Island Peak Climbing

The Island Peak (Imje Tse 6,189m/20,300ft) is located at the Khumbu region .It is very famous peak for the beginner climbers. Normally, the rout trek goes via Namche bazzar, Tyangboche, Pherich,Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar and return to Chukung and climb Island peak. This way you can acclimatized before climb.The name of this Island Peak was given by a mountaineer Eric Shipton’s in 1952 who thought it to be reminiscent of an island in a sea of ice. It is also known as "Imja Tse" in Nepali .The Mountain is an extension of Lhotse Shar, and is located between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers, standing at 6,189m/20,305ft. After a trans Himalayan flight, We start our trekking from Lukla slowly up towards the Dudh Kosi valley, We across a Hilary Suspension bridge and start climbing up gradually towards a big hill to get Namche. We continue trek to Tengboche Pheriche and accommodate at high altitude in Gorekshep. After enjoying with magnificent views of Mt Everest and surrounding peaks, we continue descend to Chhukung to prepare for the ascent of Island Peak. After a day of walking from Chhukung we reach the Island Peak Base Camp to prepare for to attempt the peak. It may take an additional day or two to scale the peak depending on weather conditions. You will endeavor the summit (6,189m/20,305ft) after one night at the High Camp perched on the South West Ridge where magnificent vistas of the Khumbu can be seen from the top.

Day 1:
Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel 1350m.

Day 2:
Prepare permit & trekking.

DAY 3:
Flight to Lukla 2800m. & trek to Phakding 2610m.

DAY 4:
Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m.

DAY 5:
Namche rest for acclimatization.

DAY 6:
Namche – Thyanboche 3800m.

DAY 7:
Thyangboche – Pheriche 4200m.

DAY 8:
Pheriche – Lobuche 4900m.

DAY 9:
Lobuche – Kalapathar 5545m. – Back to Lobuche 4900m.

DAY 10:
Lobuche – Dingboche 4300m.

DAY 11:
Dingboche – Chukung 4730m.

DAY 12:
Chukung – Island Peak Base camp 5000m.

DAY 13:
Island Base Camp – High 5500m.

DAY 14:
High Camp – Summit 6160m. & back to Base Camp

DAY 15:
Base Camp – Thyanboche 3800m.

DAY 16:
Pangboche – Namche Bazaar 3440m.

DAY 17:
Namche – Phakding 2610m

DAY 18:
Phakding – Lukla 2800m

DAY 19:
Fly Lukla – Kathmandu

DAY 20:
Kathmandu

DAY 21:
Final Departure

Service and cost includes:
All ground transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Half day guided cultural tour in Kathmandu as per itinerary & monument entry fees
Air –travel KTM-LUKLA-KTM
Meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) in during the trek
Comfortable accommodation on teahouse/lodge & camping during the trek and climbing period
Trekking/Climbing peak permit/s & other necessary fees
Necessary climbing gear & equipments
Trekking/Climbing Guide (English speaking, First Aid trained), Sherpa helper, all payments
Sagarmatha National park entry fee and permit
Exclusive medical kit bag
All government and local taxes

Service and cost does NOT include:
PERSONAL equipment for climbing & Trekking (can be hired in Kathmandu)
Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
Climbing food (Some dry food)
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed
Trekking Sleeping bag & Jacket
Personal expenses
Tipping (Tips)
Bar bills & Beverage

We frequently arrange customized trip to fit your time schedule, and special requirements. We can design your trip in any region of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Sikkim, Darjeeling & other part of India and the trips can range from 1 to several weeks. The minimum group size for a customized trip is 2 people. Just write to us at info@brothersadventures.com

Additional Itinerary option:
1. You can add tours in Nepal, White water river rafting, mountain flight, etc. in the itinerary
2. You can also add Tibet and Bhutan Tours from Nepal itinerary