Island Peak Climbing with EBC
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Kathmandu
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Kathmandu
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Hard
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Guest House, Lodge, Tent
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Kathmandu to Lukla & back by Twin Otter Flight
About Island Peak Climbing with EBC
Neighboring the tallest Mountain in the world, Mt. Everest to the north, Imja Tse or majorly familiar as Island Peak is the most famous peak climbing among adventure admirer. Island Peak Climbing can be summited even if you have little technical knowledge or none but demands good physical condition as the trail is steep. It can too be considered as the beginner training before climbing the high mountains as did by a British expedition before summiting Sagarmatha. Standing on the top of miraculous Island peak at an altitude of 6189 meters offers a breathtaking scenario of the giant Himalayas of eastern Nepal.
Island Peak falls under Sagarmatha National Park to the east-northern side of Kathmandu. The peak name was given by Eric Shipton's party in 1951 as they saw it as an island in a sea of ice from Dingboche. It was first submitted by a British expedition in 1953 as a part of training before heading to summit Mt. Everest.
Island Peak Climbing with EBC journey begins with 35 minutes of adventurous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Lukla Airport is also known as Tenjin Hillary Airport is one the world's top ten dangerous airports built with the narrow runway. From this point, we set on foot for the rest of the duration. Before climbing the incredible Island Peak, we head towards the world's popular trekking destination at the base of Mount Everest. Take a glimpse of earth's miracle the snow-capped Himalayas then, divert to the path of Island Peak from Lobuche. Summit the challenging Island Peak, observe the stunning views and back to Kathmandu.
16 Days Peak Climbing Itinerary
- Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding.
- Meals: Lunch, and Dinner
- Trail Attractions: Panoramic Mountain Flight, Dudh Koshi River
- Walking: 7/8 km, 4 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 2,652 m / 8,699 ft (Phakding)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazar.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trail Attractions: Enter into Natural World Heritage Site (Sagarmatha National Park), Stunning views of Thamserku Peak and the Kongdi RI Himal
- Walking: 11/12 km, 6/7 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 3,440 m / 11,283 ft (Namche Bazar)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 03: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trail Attractions: Hike to Everest View Hotel, Explore nearby Museum and Village
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 04: Trek to Trek to Tengboche.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trail Attractions: Tengboche Monastery
- Walking: 10/11 km, 5/6 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 3,860 m / 12,660 ft (Tengboche)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 05: Trek to Pheriche.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trail Attractions: Magnificient views of Mt. Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Island Peak, Imja Valley, Suspension Bridge
- Walking: 10/11 km, 5/6 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 4,200 m / 13,776 ft (Pheriche)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 06: Trek to Lobuche.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trail Attractions: follow Khumbu Glacier moraine, view of Mt. Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, Nuptse and Mahalangur Himal
- Walking: 10/11 km, 5/6 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 4,910 m / 16,105ft (Lobuche)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 07: Trek to Everest Base Camp and stay at Gorakhshep.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trail Attractions: visit world’s highest glacier- the Khumbu Glacier, tour to Everest Base Camp
- Walking: 13/14 km, 7/8 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 5,364 m / 17,594 ft (Everest Base Camp)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 08: Hike to Kala Patthar, trek down to Lobuche.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trail Attractions: Hike to Kala Patthar, breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Chagatse, Mt. Lhotse and the Mt. Pumori and many other peaks
- Walking: 15/16 km, 7/8 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 5,545 m / 18,188 ft (Kala Patthar)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 09: Cross Kongma La & trek to Chhukung.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trail Attractions: Cross Kongma La Pass, follow Khumbu Glacier moraine, view of Mt. Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, Nuptse and Mahalangur Himal.
- Walking: 7/8 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 5,535 m / 18,159 ft (Kongma La pass).
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 10: Trek to the Base of Island Peak.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trail Attractions: steep trail, and moraine from Lhotse Glacier
- Walking: 3/4 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 5,200 m / 17,060 ft. (Island Base Camp).
- Overnight: Tent.
- Day 11: Climbing Training Day.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Overnight: Tent.
- Day 12: Island Peak Summit Day.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Walking: 11/12 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 6,189 m / 20,305 ft. (Island Peak).
- Overnight: Tent at Island Peak Base Camp.
- Day 13: Trek to Pangboche.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Walking: 5/6 Hrs
- Max Altitude: 3,985 m / 13,074 ft (Pangboche)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 14: Trek to Namche.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Walking: 4/5 Hrs
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge.
- Day 15: Trek to Lukla.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Walking: 6 Hrs
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge.
- Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu.
- Meals: Breakfast.
- Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
- Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp trip finished here!
Trip Cost Includes
- Kathmandu Domestic Airport Picks up and drop.
- Kathmandu to Lukla and back Flight Fares with Airport Taxes.
- Everyday Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner as per above itinerary.
- Teahouse/Lodge Accommodation while on Trek to Everest Base Camp.
- Tent accommodation while on climbing to Island Peak.
- An English Speaking Government Licence Holder Climbing Guide.
- One Porter for Two Hikers.
- Guide and Porter Salary, Insurance and Accommodation.
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Fees.
- Trekker's Information Management System Fees.
- Climbing Special Permits.
- All Government Taxes.
- Assistance in case of Emergency Evacuation.
Trip Cost Excludes
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Travel Insurance of Trekkers.
- Bar Bills like Mineral Water, Beer, Whiskey etc.
- International Air Fares.
- Nepal Visa.
- Tips and Gratitudes to Guide and Porters.
- Use of Wi-Fi, Phone Calls, and Personal Expenses.
- Rest of all that are not mentioned in Cost Inclusive.
- Island Peak Climbing with EBC - Related Infos
- 16 days
- 6189 meters
- Nepal
- 1-12
- 7 hrs / day
