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ISLAND PEAK CLIMBING

Name: Island Peak Climbing
Brand: MultiLand
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Trip grade Strenous

Highest Altitude 6189m

Best Season

Group size 4 person

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Island peak is one of the unique existing trekking peaks in Nepal that can be scaled without being a professional climbing or trekking expert. Island peak provides a wonderful opportunity to climb the Himalayan Summit (6,189m) and also get a fascinating glimpse of Kala Patthar. Suitable for the bold, committed and adventurous climbers, it is also one of the much favored peak expeditions for the adventurers around the world. Island Peak Climbing trip starts with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and trek towards Island Peak along the Khumbu valley, heading west through Tengboche which is a very popular spot to catch magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam and Lhotse, as well as centuries-old monasteries. From Lukla onwards we shall follow an ancient route that journeys through tiny villages, across high mountain passes, and through remote valleys. Along the way, we visit Buddhist monasteries and begin to appreciate the unique mountain culture found in the Himalayan foothills. From Island Peak, spectacular views of the North summit of Mt. Amadablam, the wide line of Mt. Nuptse and the Mt. Lhotse, the world’s third highest peak is seen. The climb to Island Peak starts from the base camp, followed by the high camp and then the summit. From the summit of Island Peak there are stunning views of Lhotse and Makalu, the 4th and 5th highest mountains in the world, respectively. The area in and around Island Base Camp is a stunning and truly wild terrain, far from any villages. The return trek continues to delight adventurous souls with more spectacular mountain views, lush forested valleys, and opportunities to learn about the Nepalese religion and culture.

Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu.

After your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), our representative will be at the airport terminal to welcome you and then you will be transferred to your respective hotel and into rooms where you shall rest and relax. Later in the evening you can go out & stroll around the iconic area of Thamel. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.(1350m)

Day 02 : Free Day in Kathmandu valley.

Today you will also have the chance to purchase any personal or trekking items for your coming trip and in the evening we will also provide a briefing about your programme and ensure that you are fully prepared for the adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu. (1350m)

Day 03 : Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding.

Today we will board an early morning 40 minutes fight to Lukla. The scenic and enthralling flight above the wonderful green hills shall and flying on the horizon of the Himalayas will take us to the small hilly airport in Lukla. This place will be the starting point of our climbing expedition. After landing in Lukla airport, we will meet our remaining crew members of our trip, and then begin our trek further on to the village of Phakding. In this trek of around 4 hours to Phakding you will witness the diverse experiences in many aspects, natural cultural and others. With some usual ups and downs en route, the trail is basically flat and downhill for the trekkers. Besides exploring some of the famous settlements near here you will also witness the views Mani Stones, prayer wheels and suspension bridges festooned with prayer flags.. On reaching Phakding, you can freshen up and go for exploration of close by monasteries. Stay overnight at Phakding. (2652m)

Day 04 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar.

Today we will have our breakfast with the breezy air flowing through the valley. Afterward we will commence our trek and begin walking along the Dudh Koshi river.We will be passing through the mesmerizing forests filled with Pine trees and monasteries, we will later on cross couple of suspension bridges before having your trekking permits checked at Monj o. This place can also be called as the entrance to the all famous “Sagarmatha National Park”. Now moving on with our trek we will reach the Hillary Bridge which is one of the highest bridges, commonly by passing through the Jorsale village. After crossing the bridge you are bound to get a magnificent view of the soaring Mt. Thamserku with an elevated height of 6608meters from the village of Benkar. Adoring the imposing peaks along the route we will now take a short rest at Chautara and later move on with an uphill hike from there onward to the vivid & vibrant town of Namche Bazaar. Reaching here after trekking around 5-6 hours we will mark the end of our perilous journey for this day and shall rest for the remaining time. Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar. (3440m)

Day 05 : Rest day in Namche Bazaar.

It is usually recommended for you to have a one day rest so that your body can acclimatize to the surrounding altitude. Given the elevation of a place, the atmosphere of that place can get low in quantity of oxygen molecules needed to sustain a human body. Therefore today we will all take a day off and rest for the entire day. By doing this, our bodies can get adjusted and adapt to the elevated height. With lack of oxygen in the air, trekkers need to be highly wary of their health in these kinds of elevations. But a few hundred vertical treks are suggested rather than staying idle in your room the entire day. You may also go out and stroll around the quaint villages and get familiarized with the rich heritage of Sherpa culture. Those who have some energy left in them preferably can take a side-trip to the Everest View Hotel where they can get a very up-close view of Mt. Everest (8,848m). Surrounded by the snowy peaks, you can take a hike to Khumjung which is just a short walk away from Namche and visit the Khumjung Monastery known highly for housing the head of the Yeti. Later you may return back to your hotel room and have your dinner. Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar. (3440m)

Day 06 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche.

Today we will now start our 5-6 hours trekking trail by heading out of Namche Bazaar and walking gradually up. Ascending up the hills we will now walk along the trails which have panoramic views of the Himalayas ahead. Before reaching Sanasa, you will get your eyes struck while observing the grandiose peaks of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse and the almighty Mt. Everest along with a clear close up view of Mt. Thamserku soaring high up in the sky above our trails. As we will walk along the silent paths of this tranquil environment, you get to explore the impenetrable rhododendron forest with a high chance of witnessing some rare species of wildlife thriving in these terrains. Wildlife like the Himalayan Thar, Musk Deer and the Pheasant can be seen while you move on with your trek today. Now you shall get ahead of Sanasa and trek through some more forests to reach the trail intersection which lead to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley. But we will advance further alongside the stone steps and tumble our way down to the riverbed of potent Dudh Koshi River. Afterward we will cross the river by walking through the suspension bridge and later hike for about an hour and half on a pebbly trail to make our final ascent to the village of Tengboche. This village has an imperative monastery which is generally considered as the biggest monastery/stupa in the Khumbhu region. Here you may explore around with the scenic Himalayas standing tall in the background. Stay overnight in teahouse in Tengboche. (3870m)

Day 07 : Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche.

We will eat our breakfast, and then start trekking of 5-6 hours to our next destination. You can easily view the Mt. Everest rising above the trails as we walk away from Tengboche. Today our trekking paths will be literally filled with several river crossings along wooden bridges, and we will later on climb up some large steps through colorful gateways along with the always present (but never tiring) views of the Himalayas. By passing through the first stupa that lies at the entrance we will then reach our final destination for the day, Dingboche. Upon reaching here we will take some rest and enjoy the delicious homemade food available here. Stay overnight at Dingboche. (4360m)

Day 08 : Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung.

As soon as we will finish having our breakfast at Dingboche, we will then move ahead and initially cross by paths of the dreadful Khumbu Glacier and the Kongma Glacier. These two glaciers make the upcoming view of the landscape more dramatic. Now we will move past the Kongma La, the Pokalde and Nangshar Tshang peak that lie to the far right of our designated trekking trail. As we move further on we will walk on trails filled with glacier moraines, stone walled fields, Icy rivulets and reach the village of Chhukung to mark the end of our today’s trek of about 4 hours. Stay overnight at Chhukung.(4730m)

Day 09 : Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp.

Today we will wake up early as we need to reach the Island Peak Base Camp today. Initially in our trek today we will have fairly steep climbing south then turning east to follow the main line of the valley. After hiking up the steep trail along the south side, we will now take a twist at the Lhotse glacier. The upcoming path should be a lot zigzag below the southern flank of the moraine and as we continue on with our walk where we will walk alongside the riverbed which will in the end lead us to a place popularly called as the “Big Rock”. Then the zigzag trails should open up in a wide valley before reaching the South east of the Island Peak where the base camp lies. Upon reaching the base camp after a trek of about 3-4 hours, we will set our tents and have a proper rest. Stay overnight at Island Peak Base Camp. (5200m)

Day 10 : Preparation for training on Island Peak Base Camp.

Today we will spend the whole day preparing for the climb to the summit of the Island Peak which will take place the subsequent day. You shall be given enough time to learn and remember every important detail needed for you climb. From the simple use of the ice axe, crampons, ropes and other equipments, you will be given proper training during this day. So keep your mind sharp and your physic ready as we will be climbing the all famous Island Peak tomorrow morning. Lastly after having completing the training you are requested to check your equipments for tomorrows climb one last time and return to your respective tents for proper rest. Stay overnight at Island Peak Base Camp. (5600m)

Day 11 : Island Peak Base Camp to Summit and back to Base Camp.

Pull up your socks and be ready as the real adventure begins. This is the day you have been waiting for as we will be commencing the completion of our main goal of the entire trek up till now. We all need to wake up early in the morning before dawn so that we can get an early ascends to the summit. Due to the intricate weather conditions strong winds flow during the afternoon in the entire climbing trails so as we move ahead and climb higher from the base camp you will initially bump into the narrow slopes and steep rock channel. This section needs you to use your crampons and fixed tightly in your boots. Now we need to walk by the ridgeline and surface out to the trunk of the summit glacier. Afterward we will cross the glacier while implementing the use of our ropes and climb further up to the ice slope ahead. Be very wary as there are many crevasses here and continue ahead with your climb. From here onward you have to cross the final 100 meters to reach the summit of Island Peak. Upon reaching the summit you will witness the awe-inspiring and panoramic picture of many glorious mountains. After getting pleasure from the summit view point and with the feeling of triumph we will now descend down back to the base camp. This entire climb will take us about 10-12 hours so take proper and ample amount of rest in your tent. Stay overnight at Island Peak Base Camp. (5600m)

Day 12 : Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to Deboche.

After our successful climb yesterday, we will now start heading down the valley. After waking up, we will have our breakfast needed for today’s journey and carry on with our trek. Descending down from the Island Peak Base Camp, we realize that the walk is relatively easier today as compared to ascend towards the summit. Following the previous exact route, we will head south of the Khumbhu glacier and reach the village of Dingboche via Bibre village. Walking along the Imja River, we will then preferably walk further and go beyond the villages of Dingboche. From this place we will descend downward through Pangboche and reach our final destination for the day, Deboche after 6-7 hours trekking all the day.This village lies just below the Tengboche ridge which makes it a perfect place to stay having a silent and peaceful scenery. Stay overnight at Deboche. (3820m)

Day 13 :Trek from Deboche to Namche Bazaar.

After having an early breakfast, today we shall make an attempt to reach Namche bazaar on completing 4-5 hours trekking trail by the end of the day. We now set off and continue heading down with gradual walks. Initially we will make a short climb through the pine and rhododendron forest and reach the cultural village of Tengboche. There we may have some free time to explore and take some last pictures of this iconic village. Moving on, we will now leave Tengboche and start descending further down to the steep path of Phunki. From here we will need to cross the overflowing Dudh Koshi River before heading towards Kangjuma. Later we will follow the curving paths around the hillside ahead and ultimately make a turn to reach at the top of the unofficial Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. Upon reaching Namche Bazaar we now enter into one of the lodges available here. Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar(3440m).

Day 14 :Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla.

Today shall be the last section of our trek where we will walk circumspectly. After waking up and having our breakfast in the Tea house of our stay, we will commence on with our trek. Making some very cautious descent to the Lukla. Crossing over numerous suspension bridges we will intermittently traverse upon precipitous sections along the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River before making our exit from the natural asylum of “Sagarmatha National Park”. Then further down our route, we will witness many prayer wheels and flags while passing through the rhododendron forest to reach the last point of our trek in Everest region, Lukla. Trekking for about 6-7 hours and after reaching Lukla, we will check into a lodge where you can relax for the time remaining and put an end to our strenuous trekking. Stay overnight at Lukla. (2860m)

Day 15 : Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla.

Get your bags packed and ready as we are ready to leave Lukla as early as possible for the cultural and historical capital city of Kathmandu. In an early flight of around 35 minutes, we fly over the beautiful and lush hills and valleys, perennial rivers and vast landscape, and with the close up view of the humongous Himalayas to reach the final destination in our journey. After you land in the domestic terminal of the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel for rest. Take proper and much needed rest in the hotel and prepare for the journey to onward destination by packing your bags.You can go for souvenir shopping or simply take rest for remaining day as we shall have another rest day in Kathmandu. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Days 16 : A rest and leisure day in Kathmandu for independent activities.

During these resting and relaxing time if you want we will show you more of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley’s heritage and culture. The Kathmandu Valley is the melting pot of several cultures, ethnicities and lifestyles. You may explore on your own or join us for an optional city tour. If you haven’t yet visited the nearby Kathmandu Durbar Square, we strongly recommend you do. Catch a glimpse of the Kumari goddess at her window, worshipped as the Living Goddess by the locals; observe daily Hindu rituals, marvel at the ancient architecture, barter in the markets and shops for souvenirs. Or simply relax before your onward journey. overnight in Kathmandu.

Days 17 : Final departure.

We will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight to onward destination or you may also engage in some other activities if you have booked with us. Finally, we would like to thank you for participating in this trip with us and hope that you will be taking home many precious memories from this adventure.

Included in the Price

Private Arrival & Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
Three star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu twin share bed Room with breakfast.
Full board meals while trekking and climbing (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Accommodation in teahouse or lodge while trekking.
Accommodation in tented camp while climbing.
All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
Private vehicle transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
Peak Climbing Permit Royalty and other government tax.
Climbing Clinic Course at base camp.
Climbing gear for trip use only: Plastic climbing boot, crampons, climbing rope, ice axe.
Trekking Gears for trip use only on returnable basis - sleeping bag and duffel bag.
Comprehensive First Aid Kit.
Respective region trekking map, TIMS Card.
Well-experienced Climbing guide with all his allowance and expenses.
Necessary Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
Proper Insurance of all staff including porters.
Warm clothing & trekking gear for staff including porters.
Peak climbing certificates issued from the respective body of Nepal Government.
Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers.

Excluded in the Price

Nepal entry Visa fees.
Your travel insurance of any kind (emergency evacuation insurance is recommended as this is an adventurous trip and evacuation by Helicopter may be necessary)
Personal trekking and climbing gears.
International Airfare.
Mineral Water and All bottle drinks while on trek.
Lunch and Dinner except mentioned in the itinerary.
All Drinks and main meals in cities.
Tips and Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, Telephone, laundry, beverage drinks etc.