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Activity
Adventure Treks
Altitude
6189m, Island Peak
Best Season
March - May September - November
Meals Included
14 Breakfast 13 Lunch 12 Dinner
Transportation
Flight, Car or Jeep
Accommodation
2 Nights at Hotel in Kathmandu 1 nights tent camp 11 nights at Lodge
Duration
15 Days
Region
Everest Region Treks
Group Size
2
Difficulty
Most Adventure
Overview
Island Peak (6189m) is one of the most popular climbing peaks in Nepal. This trek offers an excellent opportunity to climb Island peak (6160m) together with an exciting trek to the Everest Base Camp (5357m) and Kalapattar (5550m). The summit of the Island peak offers brilliant views of the giant Mt.Everest, Makalu, and Lhotse.
Island Peak (6189 m) is one of the most popular climbing peaks in Nepal. This trek combines a thrilling climb with stunning views of Everest, Makalu, and Lhotse. If you’re looking for an adventure beyond trekking, Island Peak offers the challenge you’re seeking, all while enjoying the beautiful Everest region.
Island Peak Climbing Details
Island Peak Climbing at Lukla after flying from Kathmandu (Nepal’s Capital) to Lukla. We trek up the Dudh Kosi valley from Lukla, passing through Namche and Tengboche on our way to Kalapathar and Everest Base Camp Trek. After being rested and feeling physically fit and acclimatized, we then head up the beautiful Imja Khola valley towards Island Peak. Besides trekking adventure, we also get to witness pristine Sherpa villages and ever-so-serene monasteries. Island Peak located on top of the Chhukhung glacier between Ama Dablam and Lhotse Mountains. To climb Island Peak, one has the option of starting from a base camp at 5,087 meters (16,690 ft) called Pareshaya Gyab. Another popular option is to ascend to High Camp at around 5,600 meters (18,400 ft) to reduce the amount of effort and time needed for summit day. However, adequate water supply and concerns about sleeping at a higher altitude may dictate starting from base camp. Basecamp to high camp is basically a hike but just above high camp, some rocky steps require moderate scrambling and up through a broad open gully. At the top of the gully, glacier travel begins and proceeds up to a steep snow and ice slope. From here, fixed ropes may be set up by the guides for the strenuous ascent of nearly 100 meters (330 ft) to the summit ridge. The climb to the summit is somewhat difficult due to steep climbing. The brilliant views from the summit, the giant mountains, Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) make a semi-circle in the north.
After the summit the Island Peak, we return down through Namche to Lukla, and from there we back to Kathmandu by flight. This trip can be done during March to May and September to November.
A physically fit and acclimatized person is well qualified to make an ascent over this Peak.
Outline
Day 01:
Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m).
Day 02:
Kathmandu - Lukla flight and trek - Phakding
Day 03:
Trek Phadking - Namche
Day 04:
Acclimatization day
Day 05:
Trek Namche - Tengboche
Day 06:
Trek Tengboche - Dingboche
Day 07:
Trek Dingboche - Chhukhung
Day 08:
Acclimatization day
Day 09:
Trek Chhukhung - Island Peak Base Camp
Day 10:
Summit Island Peak, back to Island Peak Base Camp or Chhukhung
Day 11:
Trek Island Peak Base Camp or Chhukhung - Pangboche
Day 12:
Trek Pangboche - Namche
Day 13:
Trek Namche - Lukla
Day 14:
Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 15:
Departure from Kathmandu (1350m).
Daily Itinerary
Arriving in Kathmandu
Activity
Airport Pick Up
Highest Altitude
1340m, Kathmandu
Accomodations
Kathmandu Guest House or similar
Arriving at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) you will meet with me then transfer to hotel by private vehicles then stay at the Hotel and free activities in the evening.
Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding
Activity
35 minutes flight, 3 hours walk
Highest Altitude
2610m, Phakding
Accomodations
Sherpa Guide Lodge or similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Fly to Lukla (35 minutes) and Trek to Phakding (2610m,3-4 hours walking) and then overnight at the Lodge.
Phakding-Namche Bazar
Activity
5-6 hours walk
Highest Altitude
3440m, Namche Bazar
Accomodations
Khumbu Lodge or similar
Meals
Breakfast, Luncha and Dinner
Trek from Phakding to Namche (3441m, 5-6 hours walking) and then overnight at the Lodge.
Rest day in Namche.
Activity
4 hours walk
Highest Altitude
3860m, Everest View Point
Accomodations
Khumbu Lodge or similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We can hike up to Syangboche, Everest View Point and Khumjung village. The Himalayas views including Thamserku, Mt.Everest (world highest peak), Mt. Lhotse, Konde, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Tawoche are excellent from Everest View Hotel.
Namche-Tengboche
Activity
5-6 hours walk
Highest Altitude
3860m, Tengboche
Accomodations
Hotel Himalayan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3860m,5/6 hours walking) and then overnight at the Lodge.
Tengboche-Dingboche
Activity
4-5 hours walk
Highest Altitude
4410m, Dingboche
Accomodations
Hotel Stupa inn or similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4358m, 4hours walking) and then overnight at the Lodge.
Dingboche-Chhukhung
Activity
3 hours walk
Highest Altitude
4730m, Chhukhung
Accomodations
Khangri resort lodge and restaurant or similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Dingboche to Chhukhung (4750m,3 hours walking) and then afternoon explore around Chhukung valley and then overnight at the Lodge.
Rest day
Activity
2-3 hours walk
Highest Altitude
5000m
Accomodations
Khangri resort lodge and restaurant
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This day, you will hike to Chhukhung Ri, overnight at the same place.
Chhukhung-Island Peak base camp
Activity
4-5 hours walk
Highest Altitude
5080m , Island Peak Base Camp
Accomodations
Tent Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Chhukhung to Island peak base camp (5080m, 4-5 hours walking) and overnight at Tent.
Island Peak summit-Chhekhung
Activity
9-10 hours climbing
Highest Altitude
6189m, Island Peak
Accomodations
Khangri resort lodge and restaurant or similar Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is hardest and longest day of the trek. You will start very early in the morning. The ascent of island peak (6189m) and then back to Base Camp or Chhekhung and overnight at Tent camp or Lodge.
Tent Peak Base Camp - Chhekhung-Pangboche
Activity
5-6 hours walk
Highest Altitude
3980m, Pangboche
Accomodations
Beyul Alpine Cottage or similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Island Peak base camp or Chhukhung to Pangboche (3950m,5-6 hours walking) and then overnight at the Lodge.
Pangboche-Namche
Activity
5-6 hours walk
Highest Altitude
3440m, Namche Bazar
Accomodations
Khumbu Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Pangboche to Namche (3450m,5-6 hours walking) and then overnight at the Lodge.
Namche-Lukla
Activity
7 hours walk
Highest Altitude
2840m, Lukla
Accomodations
Everest Mountain Home or similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek from Namche to Lukla (2820m,7 hours walking) and then overnight at the Lodge.
Lukla-Kathmandu
Activity
35 minutes flight
Highest Altitude
1342m, Kathmandu
Accomodations
Kathmandu Guest House or similar
Meals
Breakfast
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (35minutes)in the morning and transfer to the selected Hotel.
Departure to your home country
Meals
Breakfast
Final departure to international airport to fly your home country.
Climb Island Peak and Experience the Everest Region Like Never Before
Island Peak is the perfect climb for trekkers and mountaineers looking for an adventure that goes beyond Everest Base Camp. This 14-day expedition allows you to experience both trekking and climbing in the Himalayas. After reaching Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar, you’ll head towards Island Peak Base Camp for your summit attempt. The climb is challenging, but the stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu from the top are worth the effort.
Travel Map
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Whats Included?
- Pick-up and drop-off service at Trivuwan International Airport in Kathmandu by private Car/Van/Bus.
- 2 Nights at Kathmandu Guest House on BB Plan in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu – Lukla- Kathmandu by flight.
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with Tea house and Tent Camp accommodation during the trek.
- One English speaking experience climbing sherpa required porters.
- Island Peak Climbing Permit.
- Sagarmatha national park fee.
- Duffel Bag.
- Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (we use every day to check your oxygen level and blood pressure in your body to avoid high risk ).
- Himalaya Trip T-shirt.
- Equipment such as Tent, Ice ax, Rope, Ices crow, Snow bar.
- Garbage Deposit.
- First Aid Kids.
- Climbing guide/porters/other staffs: Salary, Insurance, Equipment, Meals, and Accommodation etc.
- 13% Government VAT and official charge.
Whats not Included?
- International airfare .
- Nepal’s visa fee (15 days for USD$30 and 30 days for USD$50) , you fill up a form depart of immigration before you leave and pay cash and get visa on your arrival in Kathmandu airport.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- All the drinks such as tea, coffee, coke, beer, mineral water, battery charge, hot shower, wifi etc.
- Personal climbing gears & clothing (also available on hire).
- Your travel insurance which should include emergency Rescue.
- Tips for staffs.
Group Joining dates & Prices
Our fixed group tours are thoughtfully scheduled and offer specific departure dates, providing a fantastic opportunity for both solo traveler and groups to come together. If you are two or more, private trip is available any date. Read more about fixed departure.
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There is no additional cost on the private trip. Group discount will be applied on checkout.
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Hi! Im Sara, from Spain! Good morning! Yesterday we arrived from our 11-day trekking in Gokyo. There were 3 people from Spain, and I don’t know how to express how happy I felt. From the beginning, Himalaya Trip has been attentive to us, with a welcome at the hotel and...
Incredible!
Hi! Im Sara, from Spain!
Good morning!
Yesterday we arrived from our 11-day trekking in Gokyo.
There were 3 people from Spain, and I don’t know how to express how happy I felt.
From the beginning, Himalaya Trip has been attentive to us, with a welcome at the hotel and explanation of the route, rental of necessary equipment, etc.
The most important thing for us has been the ease and comfort with which Ramesh (our precious guide) has taken care of us at all time.
Attentive to the food, to make sure we didn’t get cold, adapting the route day by day according to the needs of the team.
I only have words of gratitude for Ramesh, who I would recommend for any trekking in the world.
In addition to being a great guide and knowing all the mountains of Nepal perfectly, he is a great person, with a big heart.
We hope to repeat in the not too distant future and hopefully it can be with him, since he is already part of our family.
Thank you for everything, from the bottom of my heart.
Thanks!!!!
Had an incredible experience doing the Mardi Himal trek with Himalaya Trip. Our guide Jay and our two porters Umesh and Masak were all simply incredible people. I’m a photographer so always have odd requests for weird areas to access for better angles or even simply just extending time in...
Couldn’t recommend enough
Had an incredible experience doing the Mardi Himal trek with Himalaya Trip. Our guide Jay and our two porters Umesh and Masak were all simply incredible people.
I’m a photographer so always have odd requests for weird areas to access for better angles or even simply just extending time in certain areas and all requests were met with so much help from the team. Highly recommend
I had an amazing time trekking with Surpa, particularly as this was my first solo trek. Beautiful views doing the Mardi Himal trek over 4 days, Surpa was a great guide who organised everything so well for me, kept me well fed, supported a good pace the whole way and...
Mardi Himal: fantastic trek & wonderful guide
I had an amazing time trekking with Surpa, particularly as this was my first solo trek. Beautiful views doing the Mardi Himal trek over 4 days, Surpa was a great guide who organised everything so well for me, kept me well fed, supported a good pace the whole way and always cheerful. Would recommend, and I would happily have him as my guide again in the future. The organisation and booking with Himalaya Trip was great, really responsive on emails and Harka was so helpful in organising everything and meeting me in Kathmandu for a briefing before the trip. Thanks so much!
Our 4 day Mardi Himal Trek with guide Milan and porter Plekta was a wonderful experience. The manager Harka Gurung met with us over coffee in Kathmandu and briefed us about expectations as this was our first trek. After that our guide met us at our hotel in Pokhara, helped...
Once in a lifetime experience in the Himalayas
Our 4 day Mardi Himal Trek with guide Milan and porter Plekta was a wonderful experience. The manager Harka Gurung met with us over coffee in Kathmandu and briefed us about expectations as this was our first trek. After that our guide met us at our hotel in Pokhara, helped us rent equipment, and handled all logistics in between. Our first time in the Himalayas was unforgettable between all the unbelievable landscapes and scenery, and we were lucky to have MIlan and Plekta with us to experience it all. I can’t begin to describe how ethereal sunrise is over the base camp, but hopefully you’ll be able to experience it soon!
