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The Island peak, also known as Imja Tse (6189m) was first climbed in 1953 in preparation for the ascent on Everest. This is a very popular peak. Apart from being an enjoyable climb, it has some of the most spectacular scenery of the Khumbu region. Island peak is said to resemble an "Island in a sea of ice" and is actually an extension of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar. The mainland forms a semi-circle of cliffs that rise in the north to the rugged summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, Lhotse middle peak and Lhotse Shar. To the east lies Cho Polu and beyond this, the red granite Makalu
To the south lies the Baruntse, Amphu and the left Amadablam. The Amadablam looks like a giant sea-stack guarding the entrance to the glacial bay Where Island peak stands. Island peak's first route of ascent was the south-east flank and south-west ridge. The usual base camp site is between Imja Tse and moraine of Imja glacier. In the event of heavy snowfall, this area has proved to be prone to avalanche danger. The west face also offers good route. Most people seem to Climb Island peak without bottled air, which for the Sherpas could even be "just cigarettes.
Feature of trekking
Area : Everest Region.
Culture : Major influences among the majority of Sherpa.
Starting Point : Lukla
End Point : Lukla.
Maximum Elevation : Island Peak (6189m.)
Trekking grade : Moderate/High altitude.
Total Days of program : 21days.
Duration of Trekking : 17 days.
Best season : Sep, Oct, Nov - Mar, April, May.
Type of trekking : Camping/ Tea house.
Accommodation : Tent/Lodge.
Transportation : By Flight
Meals : Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
Walking hours : 5 to 6 Hrs Per day.
Himalayan sights : Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu,Makalu,Nupse, Amadablam, Thamaserku, Khangtenga and many more.
Outline Itinerary
Day
01:- Arrival to Kathmandu (1310m
Day 02:- Kathmandu to Lukla by flight and
trek to Phakding (2610m) - Flight to Lukla 30 minutes and walking 3 to 4 hours
Day 03:- Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3440m) -
walking 5:30 hours.
Day 04:- Rest day in Namche Bazaar
for the acclimatization.
Day 05:- Trek to Tengboche (3860M)
Day 06:- Trek to Dingboche (4,358m)
Day 07:- Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Day 08:- Dingboche to Lobuche (4,928m)
Day 09:- Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m) & hike to Everest base camp (5,316m)
Day 10:- Hike to Kalapthar (5,550m) & trek to Dingboche (4,300m)
Day 11:- Dingboche to Chhukung
Day
12:- Chhukung to
Island peak base camp (5050m) walking 6 hours, O/N at Tented camp
Day 13:- Trek to High camp, Tented camp,
Day 14:- Summit (6189m/ 20305ft) and back to Dingboche Village over night at tea house
Day 15:-Trek Dingboche (4400m) to Phortse (3810m)
Day 16:- Phortse to Namche (3,440m)
Day 17:- Trek to Lukla (2,800m)
Day 18:- Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19:- Flight reserve day/Leisure at Kathmandu/Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 20:- Departure from Kathmandu
Day 01:- Arrival at Kathmandu (1310m)
Our
airport representative will be received you at the airport and transfer to
hotel. It is 5km and takes about 20 minutes. Our trip leader will brief the
group about the trip during the pre-departure meeting. This will be notice you
after your arrival in kathmandu, at the hotel or in the Splendid High Adventure
office. The briefing will cover whole itineraries and re-confirm flight times.
O/N at Hotel, At the evening serve welcome dinner.
Day 02:- Kathmandu to Lukla by flight and trek to
Phakding (2610m) - Flight to Lukla 30 minutes and walking 5:30 hours
Fly to Lukla,
the trail descends, gradually passing above the large village of Chaunrikharaka
(2680m) and on through small villages, fields and forests following a wide well
constructed path. After Kusum Drargka, a large stream, the trail crosses the
Day 03:- Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3440m) - walking
5:30 hours.
From Phakding the trail follows the western
bank of Dudh Kosi passing through forests of Blue Pine until it reaches the
Day 04:- Rest day in Namche Bazaar for the acclimatization.
This day we will rest in Namche Bazaar and we do some activities like Excursion
to Khunde and Khumjung village very beautiful Sherpa village also there is a
hotel call Everest view hotel, if you visit there you will get fantastic
panoramic View of Himalayas including Mt Everest. Beside than that you can
visit in Sagarmatha national park office in Namche Bazaar and there is a Sherpa
museum you can visit there if you are interested about Sherpa culture. And also
you have another option like if you have very good physical fitness you can
visit to Another Sherpa village call Thame takes you about 7hours to go and
back to Namche Bazaar. Thame is home
Day 05:- Trek to Tengboche (3860M)
This day in the starting we will walk normal way to Kyanjuma village with Panoramic views of
mountains including Mt Everest with
overlooking magnificent view of the great giant snow peaks Lhotse, Ama Dablam,
Thamserku and Kwangde peak. We descend to
Day 06:- Trek to Dingboche (4,358m)
This day in the starting half an hour descent to Dibuche
village small settlement of Sherpa people and some time if Tengboche is very
busy we will stay here instead of Tengboche. And cross the River and gradually
walk to Pangboche village we trek onwards to Dingboche village from where start
the lush vegetation and tree lines vanishes, we enter the Imjatse valley to the
Dingboche after 4-5 hrs walk. The great view of the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam,
Nuptse and Lhotse with view of the eastern snow capped mountains including the
Island peak or Imjatse 6,189m, which is a popular peak amongst all the trekking
peaks in
Day 07:- Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Today we rest for acclimatization at Dingboche valley, you
may have full day rest or there are some places where can go for a day walk
like trek to Chhukung 4,730m is worthwhile which takes approx. 3-4 hours from
Dingboche, towards east within the Imjatse Valley, although the trek is
gradual, however you can feel the thin air as the altitude gains slowly coming
towards Chhukung. At Chhukung, there are few teahouses overlooking superb view
of the snow capped peaks and glaciers of
Day 08:- Dingboche to Lobuche (4,928m)
Today the trail diverts towards north, the path is gradual up for about an hour as you come to a mani-prayer Stupa, from here the trail is gentle on the hard meadow looking down below Pheriche village and today’s walk offers beautiful view of the scenic mountains. After a pleasant walk through the ridge will reach at Thukla, an hour steep up brings you to the top, where you can view Mt. Pumori and other peaks west of Everest, the spot here is good place for a few minutes break after the strenuous climb, close to this spot you can also see a number of memorial of the unfortunate climbers monuments, who died in expeditions around the mountain of this region. We trek continues to the Lobuche an hour for overnight stop.
Day 09:- Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m) & hike to Everest base camp (5,316m)
Today, we’ll be walk in the morning towards the Gorakshep.
After 2 hrs walking in a windy and rocky path will arrive at Gorekshep for our
overnight. This trails offer the wonderful view with
Day 10:- Hike to Kalapthar (5,550m)
& trek to Dingboche (4,300m)
This early morning we start to steep climb to the Kalapthar takes 2 hour walk on our pace. After reaching the top, you will feel beaming as you achieve the moment that you been dreaming, since the beginning of the journey. Top of Kalapathar is a small rocky peak on the southwest ridge of Mt. Pumori, the view from here is beyond imagination as the Everest looks amazing, the panoramic view from this spot is something to cherish, and you feel its worth the hard climb up to here and to feel at the top of the world, and can be seen to the south Khumbu glacier sweeps below you, and you can also see the Everest Base camp down below on the moraine of Khumbu glacier and lot of picturesque scenery. Stroll back to Gorekshep for breakfast and we walk fairly easy down to Dingboche for the overnight. It takes 4-5 hrs walk down and during the walk may get a wind and better to start early.
Day 11:- Dingboche to Chhukung
Dingboche to Chhung takes one and half hour and after arrive to Chhukung preparation for island peak. Manage the climbing gear and more.
Day 12:- Chhukung to Island peak base camp (5050m/15291ft) walking 6 hours, O/N at
Tented camp
Day 13:- Trek to High camp, Tented camp,
FB plans, Most people go go the summit from base camp because in High camp
storm a lot and water resource is in distant.
Day 14:- Summit (6189m/ 20305ft) and back to
Dingboche Village over night at tea house
Day 15: Trek Dingboche (4400m)
to Phortse (3810m)
Wake up with the glimpse of Himalayas with sunrise, enjoy the last views of the great high Khumbu Himalayas while having breakfast, then we will start to descend! We will retrace the trail back to Pangboche and then take a right to steep uphill climb that arrives to Phortse. Till now, Phortse has many farmers who are depend on potato and buckwheat farming and Phortse is also known for producing many climbing Sherpa’s. O/N at Phortse.
Day 16: Phortse to Namche (3,440m)
Trek down to Phortse thanka a small settlement with couple of teahouses. The trail leads uphill through the forested path of silver pine, blue pines, rhododendron and some few magnolia and birch trees and with a great memories trek to the Mong –La Danda. From Mong-La you will see spectacular view of Amadablam and Cho o you and the trail descend to Kengzuma village then gradually down and normal way to Namche bazaar for the overnight stay.
Day 17:- Trek to Lukla (2,800m)
After a long walk today we’ll have long and last day trek back to Lukla, Firstly we descend the long way before cross the bridge and further walk to Monju and ten Phakding for lunch. We trek back with enjoying the lush green scenery around and passing through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village. After long walk 7-8 hrs we arrival in Lukla and you’ll have time to stroll around the areas and guide will re-confirm your flight ticket and enjoy the last celebrate dinner with your crew member and overnight at Hotel.
Day 18:- Fly back to Kathmandu
The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning
normally, because of the wind in the afternoon, sometime the flight time can be
delayed due to bad weather and other reason beyond our command. Anyway we will
fly back to
Day 19:- Flight reserve day/Leisure at Kathmandu/Sightseeing in Kathmandu
This day we reserve for if the flight cancelled then not to miss the international flight. If we fly already this may have pleasant day for you and have full day at leisure at your own or can be extends your extra trip as day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening company will meet you for the farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 20:- Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift
to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive
or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If
departing, you’ll be transferred to the
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