Island Peak Climbing

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Climbing island Peak along with Everest Base Camp Trek is a fantastic experience in the himalayas of Nepal. Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) is one of the main climbing peaks in the Everest Region of Nepal with highly imressiv glaciated west face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier. It is one of the trekking peaks with little technical aspects although as high as (6189m). Island Peak is best for beginners wishing to enter the world of mountain climbing. Our adventure also takes us into the heartland of the Khumbu Valley and Sherpa culture. Before going for the summit bid of the peak, you will Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft) and Kala Patthar trek to Everest Base Camp, hike Kalapatthar for acclimatization and stand face to face with Mt. Everest and other high mountains.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) — Day 02: Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft): trip preparation — Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek — Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours — Day 05: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): Acclimatization Day — Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours — Day 07: Tengboche to Pheriche (4,200m/13,776ft): 4-5 hours — Day 08: Pheriche to Lobuche (4,930m/16,170ft): 5-6 hours — Day 09: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft): 6-7 hours — Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft) and back to Lobuche (4940m/16,207ft): 7-8 hours — Day 11: Lobuche to Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft) to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 6-7 hours — Day 12: Chhukung to Island Peak base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours — Day 13: Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp — Day 14: Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit (6,189m/20,305ft),back to base camp: 10-12 hours — Day 15: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours — Day 16: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft): 4-5 hours — Day 17: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6-7 hours — Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft) — Day 19: Final Departure —

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 10Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft) and back to Lobuche (4940m/16,207ft): 7-8 hours —+