A.T. Adventures International offers Island Peak (Imja Tse Peak) Climbing in Nepal with acclimatizing trip to Everest Base Camp. Island Peak lies in upper Imja Valley of the Khumbu Valley, surrounded by snow-covered mountains. Island Peak is one of the most climbed Trekking Peaks in Nepal. It can be climbed in both the spring and autumn season. Island Peak looks like an island in the sea from above Dingboche.
Island Peak offers a very beautiful outlook of Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Makalu and many more snow-covered mountains.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Kathmandu |
DURATION DAYS TREKKING DAYS |
21 Days 14 Days |
DIFFICULTY MAX ELEVATION PRIMARY ACTIVITIES |
Easy-Medium 6173m/20253ft Trekking, Climbing & Sightseeing |
BEST SEASON TRIP ROUTE
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March, April, May, September, October & November Lukla- Namche- Pheriche- EBC- Chhukung- Island Peak BC- Summit-Namche Lukla. |
INCLUDED | All necessary airport arrival departure as per the itinerary. Hotel in Kathmandu for 4 nights including breakfast. Transportation for, full day sightseeing in Kathmandu. Entry fee during sightseeing in Kathmandu. Professional English speaking tour guide and his/her salary. Flight fare from Kathmandu – Lukla- Kathmandu for members. Flight fare from Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu for guides. Everest National Park entrance fees. Tea house trek including food and accommodation in Tents. Climbing Guide, porters and necessary staffs during the trek. Island Peak climbing Permit fee. Food, Tents and Kitchen equipment for climbing period. Boiled water, tea and coffee. Group climbing equipment such as rope, ice screws, snow pickets, etc… Climbing Guide, his equipment allowance and salary. Additional porters for carrying climbing gears. Salary and Insurance for all Nepali staffs. Farewell dinner. Insurance for Nepali staffs. First aid kit. |
NOT INCLUDED | Meals in Kathmandu (except welcome and farewell dinner). Entrance tickets during city tour. Beverages and alcoholic drinks on trek. Personal climbing equipment. All personal expenses. Personal medical and evacuation insurance. All other additional charges for additional services. |
Island peak was named by Eric Shipton in 1952 and the first ascent was made by members of the 1953 British Everest team as a training climb. The climbing is challenging for the beginning alpine climber and the summit ridge provides one of the most dramatic views in the mornings that a Himalayan climber could dream of. The summit of Island Peak stands nearby to the South Face of Lhotse, one of the world’s largest ice walls, and offers stunning views of beautiful Ama Dablam and Makalu.
We offer Island Peak Climbing services in two different way; full board services and climbing only services. For Island Peak full board services we run the expedition from Kathmandu – Island Peak – Kathmandu. Island Peak climbing services aim to provide a guide and necessary climbing equipment along with permit via Chhukung – Island Peak – Chhukung for those who want to trek them self and need climbing service assistance.
The climbing is challenging for the beginning alpine climber and the summit ridge provides one of the most dramatic views in the mornings that a Himalayan climber could dream of The summit of Island Peak stands nearby to the South Face of Lhotse, one of the world’s largest ice walls, and offers stunning views of beautiful Ama Dablam and Makalu.
The summit of Island Peak stands nearby to the South Face of Lhotse, one of the world’s largest ice walls, and offers stunning views of beautiful Ama Dablam and Makalu. We offer Island Peak Climbing services in two different way; full board services and climbing only services. For Island Peak full board services we run the expedition from Kathmandu – Island Peak – Kathmandu. Island Peak climbing only services aim to provide a guide and necessary climbing equipment along with permit via Chhukung – Island Peak – Chhukung for those who want to trek them self and need climbing service assistance.
FIXED DEPARTURE DATES
TRIP START | TRIP END |
Tuesday, 20 March | Monday, 9 April |
Sunday, 25 March | Saturday, 14 April |
Thursday, 5 April | Wednesday, 25 April |
Tuesday, 10 April | Monday, 30 April |
Friday, 20 April | Thursday, 10 May |
Wednesday, 25 April | Tuesday, 15 May |
Saturday, 5 May | Friday, 25 May |
Thursday, 10 May | Wednesday, 30 May |
Sunday, 20 May | Saturday, 9 June |
Sunday, 30 September | Saturday, 20 October |
Friday, 5 October | Thursday, 25 October |
Monday, 15 October | Sunday, 4 November |
Thursday, 25 October | Wednesday, 14 November |
Tuesday, 30 October | Monday, 19 November |
Monday, 5 November | Sunday, 25 November |
Saturday, 10 November | Friday, 30 November |
ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
SIGHTSEEING AND PREPARATION DAY
In the morning after having breakfast we begin the tour around Kathmandu with an English-speaking guide. During the day you will cover some of the historical and religious, world heritage sites:
Swoyambhunath –“the Self Existing One’. The oldest Buddhist stupa of Nepal situated in the small hill, from where you can see the nice view of Kathmandu valley. Historians believe that this area contains some of the oldest histories of Kathmandu. No sooner than you enter the periphery of Swoyambhunath, you will see the monks, chanting religious words and monkeys chattering and hanging around the different temple and trees. It is also known as monkey temple, a name given by the tourist.
Bouddha Nath Stupa: the ancient stupa of Boudhanath is one of the biggest Buddhist stupa of Nepal, situated in the northern part of Kathmandu valley, which is one of the trading routes of Nepal with Tibet in ancient time. Tibetan merchants used to take rest and offer prayers in this place during their trading time. Later when Tibetan refugees enter Nepal in the 1950s, most of them decided to stay. Even now most of the monks in Boudhanath is from Tibet. Around the stupa, you can see Buddhist painting schools of traditional paints “Thanka”.
Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath the national deity of Nepal is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu. The word Pashupatinath is derived from three Sanskrit words: “pashu” means “organism”, “pati” means “protector,” and “nath” means Lord. Hence in Hindu mythology, Pashupatinath means “protector” and “Lord of all living things.” The bank of Bagmati River is the cremation centre of Hindu dead. Where you can see the cremation process of the hindu people. Beside this you can see the colorful sadhu ‘the holy devotee of Lord Shiva’ around the periphery of temple. After sightseeing, you will complete final preparations for the trekking adventure. Your trekking guide will meet you and give the final instruction for the next day.
FLY TO LUKLA TREK TO PHAKDING (2,610 M) – 30 MINUTES FLIGHT AND2 HOURS TO 2:30 HOURS WALK
PHAKDING TO NAMCHE (3,440 M) – 6 HOURS APPROX.
NAMCHE (ACCLIMATIZATION DAY)
TENGBOCHE (3,860 M) 6-7 HOURS
PHERICHE 5-6 HOURS
PHERICHE (4,371 M) ACCLIMATIZE DAY.
LOBUCHE (4,940 M) 5-6 HOURS
GORAKSHEP (5,164 M) < EVEREST BASE CAMP (5,362 M) >GORAKSHEP
KALAPATHAR (5,545 M) TO LOBUCHE (4,940 M) 2 HOURS
CHHUKUNG (4,730 M) 6-7 HOURS
ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP (5,240 M) 3 HOURS
HIGH CAMP 1:30 HOURS
SUMMIT (6,189M) > BASE CAMP (5,087M) 5 HOURS TO REACH SUMMIT, BACK TO ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP 2 HOURS
TENGBOCHE (3,860 M) 5 TO 6 HOURS
NAMCHE (3,440 M) 5 TO 6 HOURS
LUKLA (2,845 M) 6 HOURS
FLY TO KATHMANDU 30 MINUTES FLIGHT
REST DAY
DEPARTURE
Island Peak is a great way to prepare for Mt. Everest. This experience and these guidelines will help you to be more comfortable while ascending to the summit of that mountain.
Basic Training to attempt Island Peak
- One should be able to hike for 6-7 hours a day.
- One should be able to carry a 35lb backpack.
2018 AVAILABLE DATES (Minimum of 2 People) |
APRIL 1-21 |
MAY 1-21 |
SEPT 1-21 |
OCT 1-21 |
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