Island Peak (6,160m) Climbing
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Island peak (6160m) - also referred to as ImjaTse in Nepal. Climbing island peak offers an incredible panorama of the Khumbu valley from its summit. It faces Nuptse and the 8000m peaks Lhotse, Lhotse center and Lhotse Shar. at the summit, climbers can spot the Cho Polu (6.734mt.) rising above the frozen waves of the Lhotse Shar glacier. moreover, if the climate situations allow, Mt.Makalu (8,475m) is seen to the East. Island peak is a remarkable manner to mission into altitudes above 6000m without the outstanding technical problem. way to its region, the acclimatization to the altitude may be without difficulty executed thru a trek to Everest Base Camp or every other trek in the area. it's miles an extraordinary add-on pastime for the journey seeker. Churen Himal trek offers you a full board package deal along with the mountaineering permit from the NMA and all different important logistics – from arrival in Kathmandu up to your departure. We prepare your lodging in Kathmandu in addition to throughout your trek, provide you with the essential maps, our chefs freshly prepare you nutritious food at some stage in the mountain climbing length and experienced and professional trekking and hiking Sherpas and guides accompany you on the trek and climb. you may awareness in your adventure, while we contend with the relaxation. The fundamental bundle includes both Everest base camp trekking and Island peak mountaineering. we are able to organize any sightseeing in and around Kathmandu. Upon your request, we also can provide the best base camp provider (such as the climbing allow) where the climber may additionally arrange all required logistics for any part of the climb above base camp.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel and Welcome Dinner — Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel and Welcome Dinner Day 02: Free visit in Kathmandu — Free visit in Kathmandu Day 03: By plane: KTM Lukla (2800m)/Camp Phakting (4h-2652m) — By plane: KTM Lukla (2800m)/Camp Phakting (4h-2652m) Day 04: Phakting/Namche Bazar (6h-3440m) — Phakting/Namche Bazar (6h-3440m) Day 05: Acclimatizing in Namche Bazar — Acclimatizing in Namche Bazar Day 06: Namche Bazar/Khumjung/Phortse Thanga (6h-3600m) — Namche Bazar/Khumjung/Phortse Thanga (6h-3600m) Day 07: Phortse Thanga/Machermo (5h-4400m) — Phortse Thanga/Machermo (5h-4400m) Day 08: Machermo/Gokyo Lake (5h-4750m — Machermo/Gokyo Lake (5h-4750m Day 09: Gokyo Lake/Gokyo Peak (5360m)/Thagna (6h-4690m) — Gokyo Lake/Gokyo Peak (5360m)/Thagna (6h-4690m) Day 10: Thagna/Dzongla (6h-4843m) — Thagna/Dzongla (6h-4843m) Day 11: Dzongla/Labouche (5h-4930m) — Dzongla/Labouche (5h-4930m) Day 12: Labouche/Kalapathar (5545m)/Labouche (7h) — Labouche/Kalapathar (5545m)/Labouche (7h) Day 13: Labouche/Chhukung (5h-4730m) — Labouche/Chhukung (5h-4730m) Day 14: Chhuking/Pareshya Gyap (6h-5087m) — Chhuking/Pareshya Gyap (6h-5087m) Day 15: Pareshya Gyap/Islang High Camp (4h-5600m) — Pareshya Gyap/Islang High Camp (4h-5600m) Day 16: Ascension the Island Peak (6160m)/Pareshya Gyap (7h) — Ascension the Island Peak (6160m)/Pareshya Gyap (7h) Day 17: Pareshya Gyap/Pheriche (5h-4200m) — Pareshya Gyap/Pheriche (5h-4200m) Day 18: Pheriche/Tangpoche(5h-3867m) — Pheriche/Tangpoche(5h-3867m) Day 19: Tangpoche/Namche (5h) — Tangpoche/Namche (5h) Day 20: Namche/Phakting — Namche/Phakting Day 21: Phakting/Lukla — Phakting/Lukla Day 22: By plane: Lukla/Kathmandu — By plane: Lukla/Kathmandu Day 23: Free visit in Kathmandu — Free visit in Kathmandu Day 24: Final Departure — Final Departure
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Thagna/Dzongla (6h-4843m) — Thagna/Dzongla (6h-4843m)
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Day 11Dzongla/Labouche (5h-4930m) — Dzongla/Labouche (5h-4930m)
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Day 12Labouche/Kalapathar (5545m)/Labouche (7h) — Labouche/Kalapathar (5545m)/Labouche (7h)
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Day 13Labouche/Chhukung (5h-4730m) — Labouche/Chhukung (5h-4730m)
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Day 14Chhuking/Pareshya Gyap (6h-5087m) — Chhuking/Pareshya Gyap (6h-5087m)
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Day 15Pareshya Gyap/Islang High Camp (4h-5600m) — Pareshya Gyap/Islang High Camp (4h-5600m)
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Day 16Ascension the Island Peak (6160m)/Pareshya Gyap (7h) — Ascension the Island Peak (6160m)/Pareshya Gyap (7h)
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Day 17Pareshya Gyap/Pheriche (5h-4200m) — Pareshya Gyap/Pheriche (5h-4200m)
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Day 18Pheriche/Tangpoche(5h-3867m) — Pheriche/Tangpoche(5h-3867m)
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Day 19Tangpoche/Namche (5h) — Tangpoche/Namche (5h)
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Day 20Namche/Phakting — Namche/Phakting
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Day 21Phakting/Lukla — Phakting/Lukla
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Day 22By plane: Lukla/Kathmandu — By plane: Lukla/Kathmandu
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Day 23Free visit in Kathmandu — Free visit in Kathmandu
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Day 24Final Departure — Final Departure
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Price Includes:
- Completely lodging Treks (During trekking period) and camping trek (during peak climbing period) on an AP plan i.e. breakfast, lunch, dinner and rooms in the lodge.
- 4 Nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB Plan (Bed & Breakfast)
- Airport pick up/drops on private vehicles
- Climbing permit of Island peak peak
- Sagarmatha National park entrance fee
- All government taxes and official charges.
- Airfare: Kathmandu to Lukla & Lukla to Kathmandu
- Climbing equipment & allowance for a climbing Guide
- Climbing equipment: Ropes (Main & dynamic), Ice screw, Rock piton, snow shovel and Snow bar
- High altitude Tents, High altitude food and Cooking pot and gas stove.
- English speaking Trekking / Mountain Guide and Porters
- Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs
- Welcome dinner
Not included
- Price Excludes:
- 1: Nepal entry visa fee
- 2: International airfare
- 3: Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per the itinerary
- 4: Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner)
- 5: Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
- 6: phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water and hot shower
- 7: Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- 8: Clothing packing items or bags, personal medical kit
- 9: Personal equipment for climbing & trekking( Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags)
- 10: Any additional staff other than specified
- 11:Tips and Gratitude.
- 12:In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
- 13:Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa and staffs’ tip (US$500 to US$1,000)
- 14:Personal expenses
Essential trip information
Before you go
Equipment Check List Already booked a trekking package to the mountains of Nepal and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey? We are pleased to offer our checklist for your references. You can make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. In case, you couldn’t get any of the following listed items in your hometown or be in rush before your flight to Kathmandu, don’t panic! The equipment necessary can be easily purchased in the shops in Kathmandu. Again, if you are worried about the quality of gears available in Kathmandu then the majority of them are manufactured locally and some are imported from China and they are of awesome quality. Remember to keep your luggage as light as possible for a convenient journey. A porter is available for two people who will carry up to 25 kg at maximum, therefore, keep this in mind before you pack your bags! Below is the checklist of equipment you need for the trek. GENERAL Duffel or Rucksack bag: (Churen Himal Treks will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for non-trek items left at the hotel in Kathmandu) Day pack: (Approximately 20-22 Liter) Down Jacket: (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended) 4 seasons’ Sleeping bag: (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Churen Himal Treks also supply complimentary sleeping bags which need to be return at the completion of the trek for the renting) HEAD Sun hat or scarf Light balaclava or warm fleece hat Sunglasses with UV protection FEET Thin, lightweight inner socks Thick, warm wool hiking socks Hiking boots with spare laces Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter HANDS Lightweight gloves Heavyweight gloves or mittens With a waterproof shell outer (Seasonal LOWER BODY Under Garments Hiking shorts Lightweight cotton long pants Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants UPPER BODY T-shirts Light and expedition weight thermal tops Fleece jacket or pullover Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (Optional) Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket ACCESSORIES Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F * Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries Small pad or combination lock-to-lock Trekking Bags/Duffel bag Basic First Aid Kit Large plastic bags – for keeping Items dry inside trek bag Day pack (Approximately 20-22 Liter) Trekking Poles Water bottles Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc) Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring) TOILETRIES Tooth brush/paste Multipurpose soap Nail cutter Small mirror Personal Hygiene: Wet wipes (baby wipes) Tissue /toilet roll Anti-bacterial hands wash EXTRAS/LUXURIES Binoculars Reading book Trail Map/Guide book Journal & Pen Pencils and small notebooks Travel game i.e., cards Equipment for Mountaineering in Nepal Helmet Harness set crampon ice-axe (7,8), carabiner descender insurance (helping) rope jumar hard mattress high altitude sleeping bag ( – 30 o) Head lamp coffloch (Mountaineering shoes) gutter direction compass woolen socks warm under garments Gore-tex water-proof Jacket Gore-tex water-proof trousers pullover water-proof gloves first-aid kit Ruck-sack (40 – 45 liters) Equipment provided by Churen Himal Treks in the Expedition Fixed rope (Korean) Gas Stove High-altitude tent Shovel ice-screw Snow Bar Rock pitons
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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