Trip Overview
Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) lies in the mid-central of the higher Chukhung valley resembling an island standing proud in the sea of ice. There is no doubt that Himalayan peaks have drawn adventurers, climbers and cultural enthusiasts for many decades. Among all the trekking peaks in Nepal, Island peak is the most popular as it is suitable to all novice climbers and experienced trekkers. Wh...
Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) lies in the mid-central of the higher Chukhung valley resembling an island standing proud in the sea of ice. There is no doubt that Himalayan peaks have drawn adventurers, climbers and cultural enthusiasts for many decades. Among all the trekking peaks in Nepal, Island peak is the most popular as it is suitable to all novice climbers and experienced trekkers. Which is also well known as Imja Tse. It offers an exhilarating climbing experience beyond simply trekking in Nepal with a hike to Everest base camp. Climbing the Island peak, you will stand on a summit of a wonderful mountain at 6,189 meters with almost the same unforgettable sense of achievement as you would on the top of mt. Everest.
The Island Peak is the most chosen climbing peak as this peak was training exercise for Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay who were the first climbers of this peak. is one of the main climbing peaks in the Everest Region of Nepal with an impressive and highly glaciated West Face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier.The Island peak climbing is physically demanding but not technically challenging.
Trip Facts
- Country: Nepal
- Starting/Ending: Lukla-Lukla
- Trip Mode: Local Tea House/ Tented Camping
- Trip Duration: 14 Days KTK-KTM
- Highest Altitude: 6,189m.
- Trip Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
- Best Season: Spring/Autumn
Trip Highlights
- 6189 meter Island peak climbing with hike to Everest base camp
- Flight to Lukla
- Climbing training brief course at base camp thus no preview climbing training or experience required.
- Responsible travel : 02 trekker: 01 porter
- Hassle free trip - trek and climbing permit
- Experienced climbing guide (Everest Summiters) for Island Climbing.
Island Peak (Imja Tse) with Everest B.C Trek: Island peak is often the first step for most of the climbers before any summit attempt of giant peaks in the Himalaya. After checking all the climbing gear and equipment we take an exciting flight to Lukla to begin our journey to Island peak climbing Via Everest base camp hike. We climb the less trodden trail to Everest base camp and Kalapathar for proper acclimatization on the way to Island peak base camp. We customize a special climbing training session at the base camp where you will receive training from our experienced climbing guides on required climbing skills to scale the summit safely and successfully.
Island Peak (Imja Tse) Summit day: Starts early in the morning with an interesting scramble along a rock ridge to a glacier. Above the rock ridge there is a steep snow head wall leading to the summit, off course this is a physically challenging but a great day of achievement. Our permanent and highly experienced climbing Sherpa guides will fix ropes to ensure safe ascent with jumar and harness for the strenuous and challenging section that climbs up a 65 – 70 degree face about 100 meters to the summit ridge. From the top of Island peak, you can see a breathtaking panorama views of Nuptse 7,879m, Lhotse 8,516m, Lhotse central 8,410m and Lhotse Shar 8,383m. which form a semi circle in the north and the stunning views of Makalu 8,475m, Baruntse 7,129m in the east and famous expedition peak of Amadablam 6,812m in the south – a never to be forgotten experience of Island peak climb with Everest base camp in the Himalayas.
Itinerary
Cost includes
- Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu: 2-night Hotel (5* Standard) Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu B/B
- Climbing / Entrance / National Park Permit: Lukla VDC entrance permit, NMA Climbing permit of Island (Imja-Tse) Peak 6189m, Sagarmatha National Conservation area entry and other required permits.
- Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees.
- Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved staff during the trek and expedition.
- Member transportation: Normal Route Air Transportation (Domestic Flight Itinerary): Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla-Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
- Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs From Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (by Air) and from Lukla to Base camp (By Porters or Yak depending on group size and expedition weight) – While returning: B.C to Namche (By Yak/Porters depending on group size and expedition weight) and Namche to Lukla (By Porters) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by small aircraft) as per itinerary.
- Member Luggage: Up to 15.Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porter. NOTE: baggage more than 15.Kg p/p will charge extra additional cost at the Airport.
- Lodging & Fooding: Food 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the Trek, Basecamp and Camp 1.
- Climbing Sherpa Guide: Highly / Technically experienced (Everest Summiteers) Climbing Sherpa Guide will be provided as per required necessary for the climbing.
- Porter: 2 members 1 Porters (Per porter 30.kg max)
- Yak Transportation: Namche/Phortse- B.C-Phortse / Namche as per program
- At Base Camp and Camps above: Each Member VE-25 North-Face individual Tent Foam Mattresses, Pillows per member will be provided at B.C.
- Camping Kitchen Equipment: At Base Camp requires necessary Dining+Kitchen, Toilet, Shower and Tents and Kitchen equipment including Table, Chair will be provided as per programmed scheduled Itinerary.
- DUFFLE BAG and Sun Hat: One XTREME CLIMBERS 120.Ltr Expedition Duffel Bags to each members to put their expeditions equipments and Sun Hats will be provided for expedition members.
- Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staff, Climbing Sherpa Climbing + Daily wages including Porters and Yak daily wages, salaries, equipment and foods. As per programmed Itinerary.
- Map: Trekking Route Map.
- Medical kit Box: Comprehensive Medical kit for basic use only.
- Farewell Dinner: Farewell Dinner in a Tourist standard restaurant with Xtreme Climbers Staff.
Cost Excludes
- Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee USD 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD 120).
- Sightseeing : Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
- Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and Personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gear, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa minimum USD.400 per person.
- Tips: Calculate some tips for Base camp staff and Porters.
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
NOTE: Climbing Gears and Equipment belong to Xtreme Climbers used during Trekking / Expedition. Should return back to the company after completing the Trekking / Expedition.
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