Located on top of the Chukung glacier between Ama Dablam and Lhotse Mountains, Island Peak is the most sought after trekking destination because of its challenging geographical conditions. Each year more than 300 groups attempt to scale the summit of Island peak. This trek offers an excellent opportunity to climb a Island peak summit [6173m] together with an exhilarating trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. The most difficult section is a mixed rock and ice wall at a slope of around 45 degrees leading to the narrow summit ridge.
The magnificent views from the summit, however, are certainly a fitting reward for your efforts. Before climbing Island Peak, trek up the Dudh Kosi valley from Lukla, passing through Namche and Tengboche on the way to Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. After being rested and feeling physically fit and acclimatized, Then head up the beautiful Imja Khola valley towards Island Peak. This trip can be done during March to May and September to December.
Suggested Itinerary : 22 Days
Day 1 Receive you in the Kathmandu Airport. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Sightseeing in Katmandu valley as per your interest.
Day 3 Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding [2652m]
Day 4 Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 5 Rest day in Namche Bazar
Day 6 Trek to Tengboche [3867m]
Day 7 Trek to Pheriche [4252m]
Day 8 Rest day in Pheriche
Day 9 Trek to Lobuche [4930m]
Day 10 Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Day 11 Trek to Everest base camp [5357m]
Day 12 Trek to Dingboche [4350m]
Day 13 Trek to Chukhung [4750m]
Day 14 Trek to island peak base camp [5150m] Day 15 Climb to high camp
Day 16 Ascent of island peak [6173m]
Day 17 Free as a spare day
Day 18 Trek to Pangboche [3950m]
Day 19 Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 20 Trek to Lukla [2800m]
Day 21 Fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 22 Drop to the airport for your onward destination.
Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking).
Medical evacuation in case of emergency.
Personal nature or any donation.
All types of bar bill.
Any drinks, Tips for the Nepali trekking team
International Airport Tax per person US$ 24 ( Or Rs: 1695 )only
Note: The above itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. This is guideline showing tea house or tented camp trekking .
Group leader's travel free for groups of 9 or more.... (Flights and Government fees are not included).
top of the Chukung glacier between Ama Dablam and Lhotse Mountains, Island Peak is the most sought after trekking destination because of its challenging geographical conditions. Each year more than 300 groups attempt to scale the summit of Island peak. This trek offers an excellent opportunity to climb a Island peak summit [6173m] together with an exhilarating trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. The most difficult section is a mixed rock and ice wall at a slope of around 45 degrees leading to the narrow summit ridge.
