Island Peak Climbing is one of the most popular peak expeditions in Everest Region of Nepal. The peak is listed as NMA trekking peak which is technically simple to climb and it offers superb panorama views of Khumbu area from its summit. Nuptse, Lhotse, Lhotse Middle Peak as yet still unclimbed and Lhotse Shar are the major Himalayas of over 8000 m snowy capped peaks could be viewed from the summit of this peak. To the east of this classic trekking peak the rising above the frozen waves of the Lhotse Shar Glacier the Cho Polu (6.734mt.) and with red granite mass of Mt.Makalu (8,475m) could also be viewed. The Peak is also known as Imja Tse in Nepali. Nepal Visitors offers you full board package for this Island Peak Mountaineering as a unique adventure including climbing permit from NMA and all other necessary logistics form arrival up to departure from Kathmandu. This package may include both Everest base camp trekking and Island Peak climbing at a time. Upon your request we do also offer only base camp service of this peak climbing where the climber may arrange all required logistics for above the base camp. Yet the peak permit is provided by us. The route of this trek and expedition lies in Everest Region which is also known as Khumbu Area of Nepal’s mountaineering. In fact, Nepal Visitors invites both the climbers requiring full board service or base camp service for this Island Peak Climbing. Our service includes the proper maps of the trekking and climbing route, hygienic high altitude food cooked freshly by our experienced cooks, experienced and professional trekking and climbing Sherpas and guides, sufficient and quality logistics, properly arranged arrival and departure transfers, well managed accommodation and tours to Kathmandu valley. This mountain climbing in Nepal is introduced as an inexpensive and easy adventure with low permit fee for aspiring climbers. They can experience the striking beauty of the summit with only 6160m of the Island peak Expedition . The climbers can be acclimatized in this cold temperature in the pocket on the way back from the standard Everest base camp trekking. Thus, it is said that the Island Peak climbing could be done as an add-on activity to the most famous Everest Base Camp trekking adventure.
Short Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 - Kathmandu. Permit Obtain.
Day 03 - Fly to Lukla (2804 m) trek to Phakding (2610 m) 3 hours.
Day 04 - Trek to Namche Bazzar (3441 meters)
Day 05 - Acclimatization day- Namche Bazzar (3441 meters)
Day 06 - Trek to Tyangboche (3860 meters)
Day 07 - Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters)
Day 08 - Trek to Chhukung (4710 meters)
Day 09 - Trek to Island peak B.C. (5240 meters)
Day 10-12 - Ascent Island Peak (6160 meters)
Day 13 - Trek to Tyangboche (3860 meters). 6 hours.
Day 14 - Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters). 5 hours
Day 15 - Trek to Lukla (2804 meters) 5 hours
Day 16 - Flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 17 - Spare/Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 18 - Departure Day
