Overview

The peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members who successfully ascended it.

For a proper acclimatization before the Island peak climbing, at first we trek to Everest Base camp and the Kalapathar, a popular trekkers destination in Nepal. Its popularity has grown since the first expedition to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1950’s.

Kalap Patthar ‘black rock’ in Nepali, appears as a big brown bump below the impressive south face of Mt. Pumori (7161m). Many trekkers attempt to climb Kala Patthar, since it provides a spectacular view of Mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp to summit.

The trek starts from Lukla after taking a 45 minutes flight from Kathmandu. The trail follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the namche bazaar, it’s a junction for local, trekkers and expedition. Trek continues to Tengboche monastery located on top of a ridge, Pangboche, Dingboche village, Lobuche and Gorakshep. After an excursion trip to Everest base camp and short climbi to Kathapather, we trek back to the final destination, the Island base camp via chukhung and start climbing.

Island Peak climbing
Day 1 – Trek to Island base camp
Day 2 – Preparation & rest
Day 3 – Excursion to high campDay 4 – High camp
Day 5 – Summit and back to Base camp
Day 6 – Reserve day.
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Highlights

• Moderate to fairly hard trek
• Exciting flight to/from Lukla
• Himalayan Flora and Fauna
• Sunrise and sunset view over the Himalaya
• Namche bazaar, the gateway to Everest region
• Tengboche Monastery
• Everest Base camp
• Kala Patthar 5,545 m. -the viewpoint to see the World highest Peak Mt. Everest
• Sherpa homeland, Monasteries, amazing view of Himalayan Peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku and excellent views of Khumbu Ice -Fall
• Climb Island Peak 6165 m. climbing

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ITINERARY

Day 01: KATHMANDU (1350m) Arrive in Kathmandu, meet and transfer to the Hotel.

Day 02: KATHMANDU (1350m) Preparation and Kathmandu sightseeing.

Day 03: KATHMANDU – LUKLA (2840m) – PHAKDING (2610m)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Fly Kathmandu/Lukla – 35m. flight, enjoy the beautiful himalayan range from the air. Upon arrival, meet the trek staff and start trekking to Phakding. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 04: PHAKDING (2610m) – NAMCHE BAZAR (3440m)
After breakfast, we started trekking to Namche Bazar, about 6hr. walk. Enter the Sagarmatha National Park (The world  heritage site) at Jorsale, cross the Bhote Kosi river and then climb steeply to Namche Bazar. Namche Bazar is the main trading center for the Khumbu Valley. – Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 05: NAMCHE BAZAR (3440m)
Excursion trip to Syangboche, Everest view hotel and Khumjung Village for acclimatization. Walk back to Namche bazar. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 06: NAMCHE BAZAR (3440m) – DEBOCHE (3820m)
After breakfast, trek to Deboche via Tengboche monastery, about 6hr. walk. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 07: DEBOCHE (3820m) – DINGBOCHE (4410m)
Trek to Dingboche, about 6-7 hr. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 08: DINGBOCHE
Climb Dingboche Ri for the acclimatization purpose. There are good views of Tawache and Ama Dablam and in the distance one can see Island Peak and Makalu. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 09: DINGBOCHE (4410m) – LOBUCHE (4920m)
Trek to Lobuche, about a 5 hours walk. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 10: LOBUCHE (4920m) – GORAKSHEP (5130m) – KALAPATTHAR (5545m)
Trek to Gorakshep, one can see the Kalapatthar from the camping area. After lunch, climb Kala Patthar (5545m)  and enjoy the magnificent view of Mt Everest in front of you and the sunset over the Himalayas. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 11: GORAKSHEP (5130m) – EVEREST BASE CAMP (5364m) – LOBUCHE (4920m)
Excursion to Everest Base Camp and back to Lobuche. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 12: LOBUCHE (4920m) – CHUKHUNG (4730m)
Trek to Chhukhung. About 5-6hr. walk. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 13: CHUKHUNG (4730m) – ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP (4970m)
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp, About 4-5hr. walk. Three meals are included. Overnight at Tent.

Day 14: ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP (4970m)
Preparation and rest for acclimatization. Three meals are included. Overnight at Tent.

Day 15: BASE CAMP (4970m) / HIGH CAMP (5600m) /BASE CAMP (4970m)
Excursion to High Camp and back to base camp. Three meals are included. Overnight at Tent.

Day 16: HIGH CAMP (5600m).
Three meals are included. Overnight at Tent.

Day 17: SUMMIT (6189M) DAY
High camp 5600m. to Summit (6189m) and back to Base camp (4970m.)
Three meals are included. Overnight at Tent.

Day 18: RESERVE DAY
Three meals are included. Overnight at Tent.

Day 19: ISLAND BASE CAMP (4970M) – DINGBOCHE
Trek to Dingboche 4410m.

Day 20: DINGBOCHE – TENGBOCHE (3860M)
Trek to Tengboche. About  5-6hrs. Walk. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 21: TENGBOCHE (3860M) – MONJO 2834m)
Trek to Monjo. About  5-6hrs. Walk. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 22: MONJO (2835m) – Lukla (2840m)
Trek to Lukla. About 3hr. walk. Three meals are included. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 23: LUKLA /KATHMANDU
Fly Lukla/Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. Free at leisure.

Day 24: KATHMANDU Free at leisure.

Day 25: KATHMANDU /Next destination.
Transfer to the airport and fly back home.

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Remarks:
We also customize the itinerary based on personal interest.

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