Island Peak Climbing

Island peak climbing is beyond simply trekking in Himalayas - expedition summit thrill, next to the Mt. Everest.

There is no doubt that Himalayan peaks have drown adventures, climbers and cultural enthusiast since many decades. Many memorable ascents can be made with limited climbing experience even though many people have a mis-conception that travelling to the Himalayas as only high altitude climbing and trekking. Island peak climbing provide an exhilirating Himalaya summit thrill to enter & explore the world of the great Himalayas, an adventure climbing experience beyond simply trekking for novice climbers and trekkers alike. Island peak (6189 m) is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal with its alpine PD+ difficulty grading (a little difficult with some technical climb and complicated glaciers). The Island peak climb is considered physically challenging, but not technically difficult. A reasonable physically fit, well acclimatised person having a strong inclination towards adventure can join the Island peak expedition to scale the top.

Island peak also known as Imja Tse peak is an extension of the ridge that comes down from the south end of the Lhotse shar, situated hardly 10 kilometers away from the Mount Everest. This peak was first ascent in 1953 by British expedition team as preparation for the Everest climb and even today the Island peak climbing is a first step before any summit attempt of giant peaks in Himalaya. Island peak expedition combines with acclimatisation hike through the famous Khumbu valley to Everest base camp and Kalapathar where you find yourself just next to the Mt. Everest and Khumbu Icefall. We organise a special climbing training at Island peak base camp instruct by our experienced climbing guide to ensure all of you have required climbing skills to ascend the top safely and successfully.

Checking all the gears and exploring the sights and sounds of bustling Kathmandu, we take an exciting flight to Lukla airstrip to start our rugged adventure to Island peak climbing expedition with Everest base camp. We climb along the Bhote Koshi to the Sherpa homeland trading center of Namche enjoying their friendly hospitality and witnessing the most dramatic Himalayan sceneries on earth. Unlike other adventure companies we trek different and longer route in our way to Everest base camp and Island peak via Khumjung and Phortse village allowing more time for proper acclimatation and no doubt more exploration. The summit climbing day starts early in morning with an easy scramble along a rock ridge to a glacier and above there is a steep snow headwall leading to the summit. Mountain Monarch climbing guides fixed rope to have safe ascend with Jumar & Harness for the strenuous section climb up 50 - 60 degree face about 100 meters to the summit ridge. Seen from the summit of Island peak, 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. The views of Makalu (8475m), Baruntse (7129m) in the east and famous expedition peak of Amadablam (6812m) in the south are never to be forgotten. We return back to Lukla visiting the famous Thyangboche monastery to end our memorable adventure climbing trip to Island peak with Everest base camp & Kalapathar.

Outline Itinerary of Island Peak Climbing
Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu / Dinner with cultural program.
Day 02 : Explore Buddhist Stupa and Hindu Cremation Shrines / Trip preparation.
Day 03-04 : Fly to Lukla and trekking to Namche.
Day 05-06 : Trek to Khumjung after an acclimatization rest day at Namche.
Day 07 : Trek to Photse via Monla, on the way to Gokyo valley
Day 08-09 : Trek to Dingboche, above tree line / exploration day.
Day 10 : Trek to Lobuche with extraordinary scenery.
Day 11 - 12 : Trek the Everest Base Camp and climb Kalapathar.
Day 13-14 : Climb to Island peak base camp / Rest and climbing clinic
Day 15-16 : Island peak climbing expedition period / sensational Himalayan panorama.
Day 17-19 : Trekking down to Lukla via Pangboche and Thyangboche
Day 20-21 : Fly to Kathmandu / Rest day.
Day 22 : Trip ends / Airport transportation.

Service includes:
• Private Arrival & Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
• Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis as per the itinerary.
• Full board meals while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
• Freshly cooked Full board meals prepared by our cook while climbing.
• Properly boiled drinking water, tea and coffee while on trek.
• Accommodation in teahouse or lodge while trekking.
• Accommodation in Tented camp while climbing the island peak.
• Welcome / fare - well dinner as listed in the itinerary.
• Half day guided city tour with world heritage entrance fees as listed in itinerary.
• All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
• Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
• Island Peak climbing expeditions Permit Royalty and other government tax.
• Climbing Clinic Course at base camp.
• All required Personal and Group Climbing gear: Plastic climbing boot, crampons, climbing rope, ice axe, zoomer, harness, figure of eight, carabineer etc.
• All camping equipment - 2-person member tent, dinning tent, kitchen tent, staff & porter tent, toilet tent with commode, dining table with backrest chair etc.
• Destination kathandu Trip Gears - sleeping bag, fleece inner liner, down jacket, duffel bag etc for the use during the trip. Some Rolls of Toilet Paper and garbage plastic bag.
• Professional local experienced Trek Leader / Guide trained in Wilderness First Aid.
• Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) / Gamow Bag (A life saving device in case of Acute Mountain Sickness) along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
• Island peak expedition trip map.
• Well-experienced Climbing guide with all his allowance and expenses.
• Trekking cook, kitchen staff, Trek Sherpa and other support staff.
• Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
• Proper Insurance of all staff including porters.
• Warm clothing & trekking gear for staff including porters: Gortex jacket & trousers, fleece jacket and pant, trekking shoes, woolen hat, gloves, shocks, sunglasses etc.
• Destination kathmandu T-shirts.
• Island Peak climbing certificates issued from the respective body of Nepal Government.
• Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers.
• TIMS / Trekking permit, Everest National park entry fees.

Service excluded:
• Nepal entry Visa fees, Your travel insurance of any kind.
• International Airfare.
• All Drinks and main meals in cities.
• Tips and Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephome, beverage drinks etc.
 

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