Island Peak Climbing takes you on top of the famous and popular trekking peaks of Nepal Himalaya, stunning and magnificent mountains stand in the middle of scenic Imjatse Valley, looking like an Island amidst giant surrounding mountains that enclose the valley of high Khumbu region, in the shade of Mt. Everest. Island Peak towers at a height above 6, 160 m and 20,328 ft high facing glamorous views of high peaks that encircle you at the top facing mind-blowing scenery of dramatic landscapes and mountains. Island Peak although popular trekking peaks due to its high success rate to reach on top of its summit and with an enjoyable adventure of low risk and safe mountain to climb, where all types of interested people can join in this wonderful alpine-style climb.
Outline Itinerary of Island Peak Climbing
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour and climb preparation.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,657 m – 04 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 06 hrs.
Day 05: In Namche for rest and acclimatisation with a short hike.
Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m – 05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Pheriche 4,240 m – 05hrs.
Day 08: Rest day at Pheriche for acclimatisation with short scenic excursion.
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m – 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and at Gorakshep – 06 hrs.
Day 11: Hike to Kalapathar 5,545 m trek to Chukung 4,730 m – 05 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Island Peak base camp in tented camps 4,970 m – 04 hrs.
Day 13: Trek Island Peak High / Advance Camp 5,400 m – 04 hrs.
Day 14: Climb Island Peak 6,160 m high and return to base camp – 08 hrs.
Day 15: Trek to Pangboche 3,900 m – 05 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Namche Bazaar – 06 hrs.
Day 17: Trek to Lukla – 06 hrs.
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to a hotel.
Day 19: In Kathmandu reserve day and free day for individual activities.
Day 20: Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound.