Island Peak
Trip details
Start/End : Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Trip Duration : 24 days
Maximum Elevation : 6,189m (Island Peak Summit)
Best Time : October - November and March - April
Island Peak climbing 6189m. with Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular destination for trekkers for those whom are energetic and physically fit with little or no experience in mountain expedition. Being one of the ‘trekking peaks’ with very little technical aspects, it is not a difficult undertaking for a beginner climber wishing to enter of mountain climbing.
The Island peak climbing itinerary has been designed professionally by taking care of proper and gradual acclimatization. Before climbing the peak, we also visit, possibly the most popular trekking destination in the world – Everest Base Camp 5357m. and Kalapatthar 5545m. – for the up close views of Mt. Everest and other high mountains.
Normally island peak organize tea house trekking and 2 nights camping during climbing period you can choose according you your desire and requirements about what and how long. There are many options you can choose island peak with high three pass, Island peak with two pass, Island peak with one pass and island peak with Everest base camp or pan directly climb island peak. and other high mountains.
Trip Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02 : Kathmandu Sightseeing and Preparation
Day 03 : Kathmandu – Lukla (2,800m)- Phakding (2,652 m)
Day 04 : Phakding -Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 05 : Acclimatization day
Day 06 : Namche Bazzar to Dole [4,110m)
Day 07 : Dole – Machhermo(4,470m)
Day 08 : Machhermo – Gokyo (4,800 m)
Day 09 : Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day
Day 10 : Hike – Gokyo Ri (5,330m) – Thaknak (4,750m)
Day 11 : Thangnak – Cho-la Pass (5,367 m) – Lobuche (4,940 m)
Day 12 : Lobuche- Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
Day 13 : Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar (5545 m)- Dingbuche (4010m)
Day 14 : Dingbuche – – Chhukung (4,730m)
Day 15 : Chhukung -Island Peak Base camp (5,200m0)
Day 16 : Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp day trip (5,600m)
Day 17 : High camp to summit to Base camp to Chhukung
Day 18 : Reserve Day for Contingency
Day 19 : Chhukung to Tyangboche
Day 20 : Namche Bazaar to Monjo:
Day 21 : Manjo to lukla 4- 5 hours
Day 22 : Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 23 : Free day in Kathmandu
Day 24 : Final departure, transfer to international Airport