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Iceland peak climbing

Overview

ISLAND PEAK TREK & CLIMB ADVENTURE

‘an adventure climb to stunning and most popular trekking peaks of Nepal’

Island Peak Trek & Climb Adventure, takes you on top of Nepal’s most popular trekking peaks. An ever exciting experience to achieve once in a lifetime with great adventure around Nepal Himalayas.

Island Peak Trek & Climb Adventure, allows trekkers and climbers with good exercises, as well as acclimatization. Before climbing to the summit of Island Peak, also known as Imjatse Himal as listed in NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association).

Island Peak or Imjatse Himal towers high at 6, 160 m or 20, 210 feet high. The name Island is due to its location amidst a sea of ice, moraine, and glaciers, situated around scenic Imjatse Valley. The only nearest settlements are Dingboche and Chukung with nice lovely cozy lodges for trekkers and climbers.

We have set the itinerary having enough days to get acclimatized to visiting the world-famous Everest Base Camp. As well climb to a high view-point rocky hill on top of Kalapathar, where one can enjoy the closest views of Mt. Everest.

After exploring the high areas of Everest base camp and Kalapathar Hill, then getting ready for the big climb. A walk takes you around Imjatse valley at Chukung the last settlement before the Island Peak climb.

From Chukung after a pleasant overnight stop, then on the trail to Island Peak base camp at Parsya Gyab. Where tented camp is set for the exciting climb, having time for practice on ice and snow.

For the climb of Island Peak, we have listed the grade as PD + which means ‘Per Difficule with a plus’. The grading is used by renowned French & Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification Systems, which is widely accepted all around the world.

For the climb spared two days, having base camp and higher camps makes the ascent much more accessible and safe. Our expert guide will scout the route for a safe and better route to make the climb a great success.

Spending overnight at base camp move higher to Advance Camp right on the foot of towering Island Peak. Starting early as possible before the crack of dawn, following our lead guide over a glaciated path of ice and snow.

A straightforward climb with a few technical sections to tackle, and then making the last big haul reaching on top. Enjoy the glorious panorama of giant peaks that encircles the summit of Island Peak. Facing the nearest peak of Lhotse, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar with Mt. Ama Dablam and Nuptse, as far as Mt. Makalu.

After a great wonderful moment on top of Island Peak, descend safely back to Base Camp. Clearing the camp leaving nothing but your footsteps, then on a return journey to Lukla for an exciting flight back to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu, our marvelous experience on Island Peak Trek & Climb Adventure concludes.

Things to know on Mount Everest Base Camp Trek:

Trekkers might be unaware that Mt. Lhotse, the world's 4th highest peaks share the same base camp as Mt. Everest. The new agreed height of Mt. Everest is 8,848.86 meters / 29,031.69 feet, which was announced at a virtual ceremony by both countries Nepal and China.

 

Likewise, the actual height of Kalapathar Hill and view top is 5,643 m / 18,514 feet high, as there are two tops the lower and higher. The lower top of Kalapathar is at 5,545 m. high, the main top is slightly higher both ridges offers the grand views of Mt. Everest.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: At Kathmandu for trek preparation and sightseeing tour.

Day 03: From Kathmandu fly to Lukla 2, 820 m, trek to Phakding 2,645 m- 04 hrs.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet - 06 hrs.

Day 05: At Namche for acclimatization and a short scenic hike.

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

Day 07: Trek to Pheriche 4,260 m - 05 hrs.

Day 08: Rest day in Pheriche for acclimatization and short excursion.

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,960 m - 05 hrs.

Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m -07 hours, return to Gorakshep.

Day 11: Climb Kalapathar 5,643 m and trek to Chukung 4,740 m -06 hrs.

Day 12: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp 4,971 m - 04 hrs.

Day 13: Summit day for Island Peak climb and descend to base camp.

Day 14: Trek to Pangboche 3,900 m- 06 hrs.

Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar- 07 hrs.

Day 16: Trek to Lukla - 06 hours.

Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.

Day 18: At Kathmandu free day at leisure.

Day 19: Depart for International Departure.

Please Note:

The flight to Lukla and back to Kathmandu, where flight can be delayed or might get postponed for next morning. Due to unfavorable weather conditions around mountainous region of Himalayas, can happen sometimes even in best time of the season. If the situation arise please bear with us, the company will try its best within our limit and control.

Trip Highlights

    “Adventure of scenic combination with Everest base camp and Island Peak climb. Explore the lovely traditional Sherpa villages of Khumbu beautiful valleys. Trek around Sherpa villages adorned with age-old Buddhist heritage cultures. An exciting climb on stunning and most popular trekking peaks of Nepal. From green lovely forest to arid and windswept mountainous wilderness”

    Trip Brief Summary:

    Trekking Mode: Staying in best available Lodges and tented camping on climb of Island Peak.

    Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous with touch of altitude.

    Climbing Grade: PD + (Per Difficule) From French / Swiss Classification.

    Highest Spot on treks: Kalapathar Hill at 5,643 m / 18,514 feet. Everest base camp 5,364 m / 17, 598.43 feet.

    Activities: Exciting flights, scenic trek and adventurous climbing.

    Trek & Climb: 15 Nights and 16 Days with flights both ways.

    Total Trip: 19Nights and 20Days from arrival to final departure.

    Best Seasons:

    Island Peak Trek & Climb Adventure, nearly all seasons of the year-round, except the monsoon wet times. The best seasons are in spring and autumn/fall, where days are crystal clear for views and pleasant walks.

    The spring times begin from March till May, the high seasons for trek and climb to Island Peak and around the Himalayas.

    Most days are clear fine and bright with sunshine, which can get overcast in the late afternoon. Chances of snowfall sometimes on higher terrain, cold in the morning late afternoon, and nighttime. The mid-hills are lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendron of various species from trees to a bush. The next best time is in autumn/fall, one of the peak seasons. For trekking around the Himalayas and to Everest base camp, where days are mostly crystal

    clear for views and scenic walks. However, the days are shorter due to fewer sun-light hours, much colder morning and late afternoon till night time.

    Chances of snowfall sometimes during the walk around higher areas above 3,000 m high, but with a bright starry night sky.

    Religion, Culture of Everest, and high Khumbu:

    The Sherpa of Everest around high Khumbu follows Tibetan Buddhism known as Mahayana or Greater Wheel. Established by great Guru Rinpoche Padamasamba in the 7th Century, reforming Buddhism which was near to extinct.

    The culture, tradition, and heritage are similar to its Tibetan predecessors, the Sherpa migrated from the Eastern part of Tibet. More than 500 years of history, and the word Sherpa means Sher for East and Pa for people.

    Interesting villages of Sherpa to explore and to observe the immense impressive cultures of age-old heritage. The name for Everest in the native Sherpa language is Chomolungma of Tibetan origin, which Nepali calls Sagarmatha.

    In both languages means a ‘Great Mother’, and most villages are adorned with religious flags and monuments of prayer walls.

    Every village houses impressive monasteries and shrines, which you will have time to explore and observe.

    Sherpa celebrates New Year called Losar, which falls at the end of February or the beginning of March. According to the Tibetan Buddhist Lunar calendar, based on animals and birds, the year 2022 is a year of a Tiger.

    The other main festival celebrated around high Khumbu is Mani-Rimdu, which takes place en route to Everest base camp. At Tengboche monastery, the event takes place at end of October or the first week of November.


Detail Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On arrival in Kathmandu at Nepal international airport, received by our staff and guide for short drive to your hotel. Located amidst the main city, check into your rooms and join in for trek briefing with other members of the trip. Our guide provides information about the trek and climb, local lodge, tented camping and culture and so on. Evening group dinner an introduction to Nepalese meals and traditions.
Day 2:

At Kathmandu for trek preparation and sightseeing tour.

Enjoy the free day for trek preparation and join for an interesting sightseeing tour around historical, cultural and religious places. Kathmandu is steeped with World Heritage Sites, our city / cultural guide will takes you around the great places of historical wonders of great interest. Afternoon free for individual activities and trek preparation.
Day 3:

From Kathmandu fly to Lukla 2, 820 m, trek to Phakding 2,645 m- 04 hrs.

Morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport, as per the flight time for Lukla after checking in. Board in a small aircraft for an exciting flight of 35 minutes to land at Lukla Tenzing & Hillary Airport. During air, enjoy a panorama of Himalayan peaks with Mt. Everest. From Lukla walk stars heading down to Dudh Koshi River following a gradual winding path to Phakding village for an overnight stop.
Day 4:

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet - 06 hrs

From Phakding, after breakfast walk on a gentle path with few ups and down crossing a long bridge to Monjo. A short walk to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, and then reach Jorsalle village for a lunch stop. After a good lunch, walk on the river bed for an hour and then the climb leads to a bridge. The uphill continues till Namche Bazaar is reached for an overnight halt in the comfort of nice hotels/lodges. Enjoy views of Kwangde peaks at a near distance with a panorama of Namche Bazaar.
Day 5:

At Namche for acclimatization and a short scenic hike.

A perfect place and the right altitude for a rest day to support acclimatization. At Namche various places for a short hike, the nearest is up to the Park Headquarter, a scenic view-point. Overlooking views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and majestic Ama Dablam with adjoining peaks, visit the museum of great interest. Energetic people can hike up to Everest View Hotel, a few hours climb reach you at Everest View Hotel. The first luxurious hotels around Khumbu, which was built in the mid-1970’s at 3,880 m high. Afternoon relaxes and walks the streets of Namche Bazaar lined with restaurants, shops, and stores with large hotels and resorts. At Namche once a week a Saturday market is held, and hence the name Bazaar is tagged with Namche.
Day 6:

Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

After a pleasant rest day at Namche, the adventure continues heading higher walking on a scenic wide trail, and down to Phungi-Tenga. A small settlement with few shops and restaurants amidst a forest, an ideal lunch stop en route to Tengboche. Having lunch afternoon few hours climb into the cool shade of rhododendron and pine forest to Tengboche. A beautiful spot with an impressive colorful monastery surrounded by lovely woods and Snow Mountains. On checking into a nice lodge, with time to visit the monastery interior of great religious and cultural interest. Enjoy the panorama of high snow peaks with Mt. Everest and magnificent-looking Mt. Ama Dablam.
Day 7:

Trek to Pheriche 4,260 m - 05 hrs.

Morning catching views of Everest and magnificent Amadablam, as route descends within forested areas to reach a bridge, from here a slow climb coming across Mani (prayer) walls to Pangboche village. Pangboche, the last permanent village before Everest base camp, other places on route treks are temporary settlements, with lodges to cater the needs of trekkers. Walk continues heading higher into barren and arid country as tree lines disappears for small juniper and dwarf rhododendron bushes (azalea). Finally reaching a wide glacial valley of Pheriche facing spectacular views of Amadablam, North Face, Cholatse and Taboche peaks, a nice lovely spot with many good lodges Pheriche once a summer grazing fields for Yaks, slowly turning into a nice village with well-established lodges and resorts, also houses HRA post (Himalayan Rescue Association) with temporary and volunteering medical aid and doctors
Day 8:

Rest day at Pheriche for acclimatization and hike to view points.

We have reserved another rest day to support you with good acclimatization before heading towards Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar which is above 5,364 m and 5,545 m high before the climb of Island peak. At Pheriche with options of side walk with climb to Dingboche and to Nakarjung hill for better views of surrounding peaks and of scenic Imjatse valley with Island Peak, afternoon at leisure and enjoy the panorama of surrounding mountains at ease.
Day 9:

Trek to Lobuche 4,960 m - 05 hrs.

Adventure gets closer to our destination, morning leads on a wide valley of Pheriche. From the end of a valley a short climb up on a ridge reaching Thugla. A small place with few tea-houses, where Pheriche and Dingboche trail joins towards Lobuche and Everest base camp. At Thugla the massive Khumbu glacier melts into a torrential river, afternoon a short steep climb to Thugla ridge. On reaching the top the walk gets better with a slow uphill walk to Lobuche, located on a corner. Lobuche with many good lodges for overnight halt facing grand views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.
Day 10:

Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m -07 hours, return to Gorakshep.

The morning after having early breakfast, then usual time to cover a long distance to Everest base camp our main highlight. Starts on a flat level path for short while, and then climbs above Khumbu glacier and moraine. As the walk continues reaching a flat glacial sandy field at Gorakshep, a place with few lodges. Located at the bottom of Kalapathar hill and Mt. Pumori, Gorakshep was an early Everest base camp before the 1970’s. After a refreshing break, continue walking heading east towards our main goal, then finally reach Everest base camp. An exciting spot beneath the world's highest Mt. Everest, the view of Everest is obstructed by towering Lhotse and Nuptse peaks. Enjoy the dramatic scenery of arctic landscapes, covered by remorseless fields of ice and glaciers. Stand close to massif Khumbu Ice-Fall, during the Mountaineering Expedition season of April and May. The base camp will be flooded with climbers full of tents from various nations’ expeditions’ camps. After a breathtaking experience return to Gorakshep for an overnight halt.
Day 11:

Climb Kalapathar 5,643 m and trek to Chukung 4,740 m -06 hrs.

An early start before breakfast, for a tough strenuous climb of a few hours to the top of Kalapathar Hill. The highest point on treks before Island Peak climb, the top offers spectacular panorama of surrounding giant peaks with the closest views of Mt. Everest. After a great exciting views, descend to Gorakshep for breakfast, and then head downhill towards Imjatse valley. The afternoon walk can be quite windy, following a gradual gentle trail to Chukung for overnight halt. A small settlement having few good lodges and restaurants, rest of the day relax for the next adventure to Island Peak.
Day 12:

Trek to Island Peak Base Camp 4,971 m - 04 hrs.

After overnight at Chukung, from here for few days enjoying the camping facilities sleeping in tented camp. Having food prepared by our camping cook for few nights till the climb completes. Morning walk leads to our major highlight to Island Peak base camp, located on a scenic spot at Parsya Gyab. Here camps is set with afternoon free to practice climbing with our expert guide.
Day 13:

Summit day for Island Peak climb and descend to base camp.

An early morning start before dawn, follow our lead guide as climb leads avoiding serac and crevasses. Climbing northern sides of the peak, over snow covered scree in the margin between a glaciers facing a top ridge. Climb continues crossing a gully with some stone and icefall dangers, a steep snow and ice ramp takes you above 100 meters (300 feet) to the main summit. Finally reaching on top enjoy facing panorama of Mt. Everest 8,848 m, Lhotse 8,501 m, Mt. Ama Dablam 6,856 m, Mt. Makalu 8, 463 m, Chamlang and Baruntse Himal. After a great climb feeling in high spirit descend on the same route to base camp.

Day 14:

Trek to Pangboche 3,900 m- 06 hrs.

After achieving all our major goals and highlights, clearing the camp with all garbage. Walk back to Chukung, and then downhill to Dingboche following a gradual gentle for a possible lunch stop. Dingboche a nice settlement with many good lodges and restaurants, after a refreshing break walk, continues. An easy downhill walks with a short climb to Pangboche for an overnight halt in the comfort of a nice homely lodge. Enjoy the majestic view of Mt. Ama Dablam at a close distance.

Day 15:

Trek to Namche Bazaar- 07 hrs.

From Pangboche, a long day's walk to Namche Bazaar. Start the morning heading down to a bridge, then uphill back into green vegetation and tree lines. As the climb leads to the top of scenic Tengboche and the monastery, after a short break marvel at the beautiful views. From Tengboche down to Imjatse River, and then short steep up to Shanasa village, and then the walk gets easier. Following the winding trail to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop.

Day 16:

Trek to Lukla - 06 hours.

Last and a long day trekking of the adventure, start the day much earlier reaching Lukla on time by late afternoon. Return journey on the same earlier route on a scenic trail past Sagarmatha National Park to Phakding. Stopping for lunch at Phakding, and then head on a gradual path with last hour climb to Lukla for last overnight halt. Enjoy the last dinner with fellow members and guide.

Day 17:

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu with the afternoon free at leisure.

An early morning breakfast to catch a flight for Kathmandu, a short walk to Tenzing & Hillary Airport in Lukla. As the plane arrives from Kathmandu, then board a small aircraft for a sweeping short flight to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu domestic airport, transfer to respective hotels, rest of the day at leisure for individual activities.

Day 18:

At Kathmandu free day at leisure.

In Kathmandu we have spared a day free to enjoy individual activities, as well for shopping souvenirs of Nepal. Interested people can join in for another exciting sightseeing tour of Patan and Bhaktapur worth a visit.

Day 19:

Depart for international departure.

Transfer to Nepal international airport in Kathmandu, as per your international flight tim Then bid farewell to staff and guide, enter the airport terminal for homeward bound, after a great wonderful experience on Island Peak Trek & Climb Adventure.


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