Island peak climbing with Everest Base Camp Trekking

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

The Island Peak is located at the heart of Khumbu region which is recognized as a moderate Climbing peak of Everest area. Island peak climbing can be very interested to the climbers who are planning to go for Everest Base Camp Trek and higher altitude peaks afterwards. Island peak climbing can fulfill the dream of the climbers who are seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to widen their experience towards the peak climbing & expedition. Our Island peak climbing itinerary designed very professionally and takes you to the most popular trekking destination of Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar first for the close up views of Mt. Everest and acclimatization before scaling the peak. Island Peak was the name given to the mountain in 1952 by Eric Shipton's who thought it to be reminiscent of an island in a sea of ice. Island Peak is also known as "Imja Tse" in Nepali Name. Island Peak is an extension of Lhotse Shar, and is located between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers, standing at 6,189m/20,300ft. After 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 Bazaar. We continue trek to Tengboche and Dingboche then accommodate for high altitude . We get to world's most popular trekking destination Everest Base Camp then we retrace down to Dingboche and Chhukung. After enjoying with magnificent views of Lhotse, Everest, Nuptse, Amadablam and Island peak in close distance, we prepare for the ascent of Island Peak. After a day of walking from Chhukung we reach the Island Peak Base Camp to prepare 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. For some people reaching to the summit from the base camp is a day activity. However, most of the climbers prefer alpine style camping at high camp which adds the joy of climbing and also helps a safe ascent. After a successful climbing, our trip comes back to Lukla and end after flying out from Lukla to Kathmandu in morning.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

Trekking to Sherpa Capital through the heart of Khumbu valley.Follow the footprint of Tenzing and Hillary toward to Everest Base Camp. Stand the tallest peak Mount Everest Base Camp where from Expedition began. Climb Kala Patthar viewpoint for breathtaking views of Everest and other peaks. Climb one of the most Popular Trekking peak Island peak 6189 meters in Khumbu Valley. EBC trek with Island Peak Climbing trip is a combo of a regular Everest base camp trek combining with the climbing trip. Island Peak is one of the most popular trekking peaks in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Island peak is the most sought after trekking peak because of its altitude of just above 6000 meters and fairly moderate geographical circumstances making it a perfect climbing trip in the Himalayas of Nepal. EBC trek with Island Peak Climbing trip offers an excellent opportunity to climb this interesting peak together with an exciting trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. Besides the adventure trekking, we also get an opportunity to witness the Sherpa villages and ever-so-serene monasteries.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 18 Days: Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trekking — Suggested ItineraryDay 1 : Kathamandu-Lukla over flight and trek to Phakding ( 2650m./8745ft.) 3 hours walkA magnificent 35 minute flight to Lukla and an exciting landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek. We head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail for 3 hours to our first stay at a lodge in Phakding (2650m./8745 ft.) .Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 2 : Phakding-Manju-Joresalle-Namche Bazzar (3440m./11352ft.) 5 hours walkWe continue north following the Dudh Kosi river and on to Jorsale where we enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here it is a short walk to the confluence of two rivers, the lmja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Kosi) followed by a steep climb (for about 2 hours.) to Namche Bazaar, the main town in the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town and an important trading centre with a weekly Saturday market. Stay there overnight at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3 : Rest day for Acclimatization in Namche BazzarRest day and overnight. Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amongst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. Once named the 'Trekkers Mecca of Nepal’, Namche now boasts plenty of lodges and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Everest Base Camp. Options for acclimatization walks include a visit to Khumjung Village and Khumjung gompa which has a Yeti skull, and also the one hour walk up to the Everest Hotel (3850m./12705ft.) above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. Stay at same Lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Namche Bazzar-Phunki Tenga -Tengboche (3850m./12705ft.) 5 hours walkThe trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. Now we get our first really good views of the great peaks - Khumbu, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam, including Everest. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga. The village is an excellent lunch spot, and here we can rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although tiring, the hike up the zigzag path has numerous distractions, with rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. We stay near the monastery with Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam framed in the doorway of our lodge. Stay overnight there at lodge .Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Tengboche- Pangboche- Somare- Dingboche (4350m./14355ft.) 5 hours walkTrek to Dingboche. The trail leads past the tiny village of Devuche, crosses the Imja Khola and, after passing beautifully carved mani stones and a few chortens, we reach Pangboche. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as we make our way to the village of Dingboche where we stay for two nights at a lodge .Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: AcclimatizationDingboche is a good place to rest and acclimatize. There are magnificent mountain views and many options for acclimatization hikes. We need to ensure you will be successful on your trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar. Today we hike to Nagarjun hill and see the stunning views of Makalu, Island Peak, Ama Dablam and Tawache. Stay in same lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7: Dingboche-Thukla- Lobuche ( 4900m./16170ft.) 4 hours walkWe continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and Tawache on the left. We then turn right and climb more steeply towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier and Lobuche east peak. At the top of this climb, there are many stone Pyramids, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche. Stay overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8: Lobuche-Gorakshep ( 5130m./16929ft.) 2 hours walk - Excursion to EBC ( 5364m./17701ft.) 5 hours round tripWe continue our trek along the Khumbu Glacier in the early morning for a wonderful walk to the Everest Base Camp . From Lobuche, it is two hours trek to Gorak Shep where we leave our bags at the Lodge. After lunch, we hike for 2 hours up the Khumbu Glacier to the EBC. After spending time viewing the famous Khumbu Icefall and wandering through the ‘village’ of climbing groups, we return to Gorak Shep and stay overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 9: Gorak Shep - Kala Pattar - Dingboche (4400m./14520ft.) 6 hours walkWe rise very early in the morning for the hike to Kala Pattar (5550m./18315ft.) Our objective is to reach the summit of Kala Pattar just as the sun rises. After 2 hours of hiking, you will stand on Kala Pattar, just beneath Pumori (7165 m/23644 ft). From here, you have an unobstructed view of the Everest south face, Nuptse and many other peaks. The scenery is breathtaking and you will want to extend your stay as long as possible to take picture after picture and enjoy the vast array of mountains that surround you. And, at some moment while you stand looking out over the scene below, you will realize the significance of your achievement and the great feeling of satisfaction of a job well done. Soon, however, we have to leave Kala Pattar and make our way back to Gorak Shep, then trek to Dingboche and stay overnight at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 10: Dingboche- Chhukung (4730m./15518ft.) 3 hours walkTrek to Chhukung. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as we make our way to the village of Chhukung where we stay for two nights at a lodge .Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 11: Preparation Day Technical and practical preparation class for climbing Island Peak.This is a day to check and set up all the climbing gears and do final preparation for the climbing. You can have a little surrounding walk around of the valley for some hours. And have a rest for whole afternoon. Stay over night there at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 12: Chhukung - Island Peak Base Camp ( 5200m./17060ft.) 3 hours climbthe path from Chhukung leads fairly steep way climbing south then turning east to the main line of the valley. It then winds along or below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glacier. Continue short pleasant walking along a streamside leads to what we call Big -rock. The route to the Amphu Lapcha lies to the southeast. A crisis cross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the SW side of Island peak. We reach Island Peak Base Camp then stay there overnight at tent.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 13: Island Peak Base Camp - Island peak high Camp (5600m./18372ft.) 3 hours climbYou will move to Island Peak high camp, from where you will climb the Mt. Island peak. The path leads up beyond base camp for several hundred meters before striking off left up the steep hillside. Initially sandy, the path soon turns to grass before becoming boulder strewn. As you climb the hill, you will see that the slope narrows and the path enter a steep rock channel. We reach Island Peak High Camp then stay there overnight at tent.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 14: Summit Island Peak ( 6189m./20305ft.) and trek back to Chhukung ( 4730m./15518ft.) 8 hours walkWe Ascent Island peak, from early in the morning will have to climb the rock gully. This is not difficult but there are several short rock steps to climb before you emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows a ridgeline, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. You will need to rope up for the glacier as it contains several crevasses but it leads without difficulty, to a 100m(330ft) snow and ice slope (40-45Âº) on which the guides will fix a rope. From the top of this slope, 3 rope lengths along a sharp summit ridge lead to the top. After enjoying the summit views, you will descend all the way to Chhukungthen stay there overnight at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 15: Chhukung -Phortse ( 3750m./12375ft.) 5 hours walk The trail leads down the tiny village of Dingboche, crosses the Imja Khola and, after passing beautifully carved mani stones and a few chortens, we reach Pangboche. After lunch, the trail to Phortse gradually rises above the Imja Khola and the views to the west are spectacular. As you gain elevation, you see in the distance the Tangboche monastery sitting high on hill. Keep an eye open for sightings of musk deer along the way. We arrive at Phortse and stay there overnight at lodge.Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 16: Phortse -Namche ( 3440m./11352ft.) 5 hours walkOur trek takes us downhill from Phortse to the Dudh Kosi river. We cross the river and make our way through Phortse Thanga and from there, after many steep switchbacks uphill, to Mong. Again, the views from this elevation are outstanding as you look down the valleys to the west and admire the surrounding peaks. We descend and pass through Kenjoma on our way to Namche Bazzar then stay there overnight at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 17: Namche - Lukla ( 2800m./9186ft.) 6 hours walkToday the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy natural walk to phakding. After a lunch, trail will lead you back to Lukla . On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate the completion of your trek. Stay there overnight at lodge .Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 18: Lukla- Kathmandu flight ( 35 minutes) In the morning, we rise early for breakfast, then walk to the airport. Before boarding the flight to Katmandu, you say goodbye to the porters and also goodbye to the mountains. The plane rolls down the short runway, then soars across the Dudh Kosi River and makes its way back to Katmandu. Transfer to you hotel.Meals included : Breakfast Trip Ends

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE