Island Peak Climbing

Pisang Peak Climbing
Price inclusive $ 1619
16 days

“Island Peak Climbing: an adventurous climb on top of stunning Island peak around beautiful Imjatse valley”

Highlights:

  • On top of stunning Island Peak with a trek to world highest Mt. Everest base camp
  • Sweeping panorama view of dramatic landscapes and peaks of Eastern Himalaya
  • An amazing journey with grand scenery on daily walks and climb of Island Peak
  • Trek and climb within World Heritage Site at Sagarmatha National Park
  • Exploring cultural villages and monasteries of highlanders the Sherpa people”

Trek & Climb at a Glance:

Group Size: 1 – 15
Duration:  16 Days
Trip Level: Challenging, PD+
Max Altitude: 6,189m – Island Peak Climbing
Activity:  Sightseeing, Climbing & Trekking
Best Time:  Spring (March – May) and Autumn (September – November)
Accommodation: Hotel/Camp/Lodge

Introduction:

The Island Peak Climb is a challenging but fulfilling trek that takes you to the top of one of the highest trekking peaks of Nepal, Island Peak (6189m) with its extensive views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Amadamlam among other peaks. Over the course of this journey, you will pass through numerous monasteries and Sherpa villages and have an opportunity to learn about their culture. Traversing through the Imja valley, there is also a possibility of encountering the various species of Himalayan wildlife residing in the Everest region. With the chance to experience fantastic scenery, rare species of flora and fauna and untouched Sherpa culture on its trail, Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse, is one of the most popular climbing peaks.

Island Peak Climbing Route Profile

We begin the Island Peak Climbing trek with a flight to the Tenzing Hillary airport in Lukla. We make our way through Phakding, Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, taking one rest day in between. Travelling through numerous Sherpa villages including Pheriche and Chhukung, we eventually reach Island Base Camp.

We will slowly scramble up the snowy slope from base camp, all the way to the summit from where we’ll have awe-inspiring views of Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8475m), Nuptse (7855m), Baruntse (7720m), Amadablam (6856m) and other peaks depending on how good the weather and visibility is. After we’re done savoring the glorious view from the top, we will carefully descend back down to base camp and head towards Dingboche. Once at Dingboche, we come to understand why Imja Tse was named Island Peak. As we look back on the peak we just scaled, it looks like an island in a sea of ice. We bring our trek to a closure as we retrace our steps back to Lukla and catch a flight back to Kathmandu.

Island Peak Climbing is a physically challenging trek that can be performed without much technical knowledge. It is a perfect introduction for anyone looking to get into mountaineering but doesn’t have much experience so far.
However, regardless of interest in mountaineering, this is an enjoyable trek that anyone can perform as long as they are physically fit.

Best Times to Visit: Spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November)

The best times to attempt the Island Peak Climb would be during spring and autumn. The monsoon washes away most of the dust and pollution making these times ideal for sightseeing. The weather is stable, the temperatures are pleasant and the skies are clear leading to an easy climbing experience with the best possible views. Winter (December – February) might not be a good time to visit as the climb can become perilous due to heavy snowfall and the cold winds and temperatures can be quite harsh.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft)

Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek

Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours

Day 04: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): Acclimatization Day

Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) 5- 6 hours

Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 to 6 hours

Day 07: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 3-4 hours

Day 08: Acclimatization: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung: 3 – 4 hours

Day 09: Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours

Day 10: Pre-Climb training on Island Peak Base Camp

Day 11: Island Peak Base Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft), back to base camp: 10-12 hours

Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours

Day 13: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours

Day 14: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours

Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 16: Final departure

 

Details Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft)

On your arrival our representative from High Five Adventure will receive you, make sure you check the name card. You will be escorted in the designated hotel. We will have welcome dinner with typical Nepalese cuisine and culture later in the evening with introducing ourselves with the trek guide.

Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek

We will take early morning flight to Lukla right after breakfast. 40 mins of scenic flight around the green landscapes with snowcapped mountains. We take off to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at luka and meet rest of the team for our journey. After group up we head towards Phakding. To adjust with the environment and altitude we slowly ascend towards the destination through the wonderful village of lukla. We will visit various monasteries on our way.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours

Early in the morning after breakfast we enter the lush pine forest along the Dudh Koshi River reaching the Namche Bazar afterwards. Namche Bazar is known as the gateway of Mt Everest. On a clear day we get to witness the beautiful glimpse of the Mt Everest over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. We keep on going passing various pine and juniper forest and suspension bridges till we reach the Namche Bazar. Namche Bazar is the Main trading center of this region. We stay for overnight at Namche Bazar.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): Acclimatization Day

 We take a day break today to adjust our body with the altitude and environment preparing ourselves for the upcoming adventure. We explore around this beautiful village experiencing the unique culture of the Sherpa visiting local museums. Trekking uptpo the Khumjumg Village that takes 5-6 hours can be another option to spend our day with. Overnight stay in Namche Bazar and preparing for tomorrow.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) 5- 6 hours

After having breakfast we leave Namche Bazar heading towards the Tengbozhe. We will have an easy walk up to the Phunki followed by ascend uphill to reach the Tengboche. On reaching the Tengboche we get to see the 360 degree view of the majestic Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. We enter the Sagarmatha National Park which is enlisted in World’s heritage site by UNESCO. Some monasteries can be encountered on our way to the Tengboche. We stay for overnight at Tengboche.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 to 6 hours

 We visit Tengboche monastery with the Himalayas as its backdrop location and capture some moments there early in the morning. After breakfast we head towards the Dingboche passing through the lush forest of birch, conifers and Rhodendrons on an easy trail. We cross the Imja River followed by the Pangboche afterwards. Enjoying the pristine view of the valleys and Himalayas we keep our pace. The Imja valley unfolds slowly reaching the Lobuche River. We head towards Dingboche with an ascend uphill from the river. We will be witnessing the beautiful array fields bordered by the stone walls. We stay for overnight at Dingboche.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 07: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 3-4 hours

We can find about the Village through its looks. Dingboche is a summer settlement area with Ama Dablam at the background. After exploring for a while and having breakfast we head towards the Chhukung today. We will be walking through the Stone-walled fields, Imja valley followed by the glacier moraines. On reaching the Bibre Village we can find the glorious Island peak soaring above us. After crossing some icy steams we reach Chukung, a small settlement located across the valley we stay for overnight at Chhukung.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Day 08: Acclimatization: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung: 3 – 4 hours

We will be taking a day break today as well. Acclimating our body with the altitude and environment we will be climbing the Chhukung Ri located directly above the village. With some easy scrambling we reach at the top of peak.  Fantastic view of the valley with majestic mountain Ama Dablam soaring above the valley awaits us in the top. After spending some time and capturing the moments we head back to the village. We stay for overnight at Chhukung Village.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

Day 09: Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours

After breakfast we head towards the Island base camp on a steep trail. We head towards south turning east afterwards reaching the main line of the valley. Following the winy path we reach the Lhotse Glacier followed by the pleasant steep trail along a streamline. Shortly after crossing the glacier we reach the Island peak base camp. We stay for overnight at Island Peak base camp.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 

Day 10: Pre-Climb training on Island Peak Base Camp

Today we will spend whole day in the Island Base camp. After breakfast we will have pre climbing training. Trek guide will train you on peak climbing techniques and tutorials to use the climbing gears that we have. Training also includes how to use the ropes while ascending and descending. We will practice on rocky and icy surface afterwards. Though it is not recommended to have the training but to build up the confidence and increase the chance of scaling the summit we provide it. We can spend rest of the time hiking up to the high camp. Overnight stay in the Island peak Base camp.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Island Peak Base Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft), back to base camp: 10-12 hours

Today is the day we conquer the Island peak. We wake up early in the morning around 1 am and have our breakfast. Aiming to reach the peak before noon we head towards the summit. We pass through the steep hillside and gradually rock channel. Climbing up to the rock gully is not much difficult yet challenging. We follow a ridgeline leading to an exhilarating and exposed transverse of the summit glaciers. Using the ladders to cross the crevasses we reach the peak shortly afterwards. After enjoying the summit views and capturing the moments we head back to the base camp. We stay for overnight at the base camp.

Includes: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours

 After breakfast we will be having an easy way to the Pangboche. We will be descending to the lower altitudes reaching some villages. We pass through the Sherpa village visitng a Gompa on the way. We reach Pangboche shortly afterwards. Pancgboche is the beautiful scenic villagesurrounded by beautiful Himalayas; Everest, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and Kangtaiga. This village has a fertile land. We stay for overnight in Pangboche.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours

Today we will be retracing our steps down towards the Imja Khola followed by the TengBoche. We can visit Tengboche monastery in the midway. Passing thorough the rhododendron and juniper forest we descend down to the Dudhkoshi crossing a bridge. We can encounter some rare animals like snow-leopard, Pheasants etc. We reach Namche Bazar shortly afterwards. Overnight stay in Namche Bazar.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 14: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours

We will descend back to the Lukla shortly after having our breakfast. We will have a steep downward trek, with shaky lakes we head towards the lukla. We cross a suspension bridge on a way over Dudh koshi river. After trekking for a while we reach over destination for today. We stay for overnight at Lukla waiting for flight to Kathmandu tomorrow.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu

We will head back to Kathmandu with an early morning flight. We will escort you at the hotel letting you rest and freshen up afterwards. You can go for shopping and roam around the city. We will gather later in the evening for farewell dinner, celebrating for the successful completion of the tiresome journey. We stay for overnight at Kathmandu preparing to leave towards the home tomorrow.
Includes: Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner

Day 16: Final departure

Today is the end of our 16 days long journey together. We will drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport right before the 3 hours of scheduled flight. We hope you will visit us again with another great adventure. See you again.

Includes: Breakfast

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Nepal entry visa
  • International airfare
  • Extra food costs (B,L,D) outside of those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips for drivers, guides and porters
  • Personal trekking equipment and clothing
  • Personal expenses (Phone calls, extra food and showers, laundry, water)
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Oxygen cylinders

Cost does not include on:

  • Airport pickup and drop off services
  • One day cultural tour in Kathmandu with licensed driver
  • All the hotel and lodge accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Domestic air tickets and taxes
  • Bus transportation tickets
  • An experienced English speaking trek leader, assistant trek leaders and guides as well as one porter per 2 people (2:1)
  • Down jackets, tented camps and other necessary equipment
  • Island Peak Climbing Permit, (Everest) Sagarmatha National Park Permit and TIMS card
  • All food costs (B,L,D) as included in the itinerary
  • Emergency medical supplies and first aid kit
  • Group mountaineering (climbing )equipment

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