ISLAND PEAK TREK NEPAL - 16 DAYS
Island
Peak was named in 1952 by Shitons party and although it was
later renamed Imja Tse, many of the locals still refer to it as
Island
Peak.
From base camp, the trek to the summit of Island Peak involves some steep
sections, where the use of crampons, Ice-axe and ropes are
necessary, and for this reason we use highly experienced guides who
know the mountain very well, to guide you to the summit.
Not
only is Island Peak an enjoyable climb, but it also offers some of the most
spectacular scenery on the Everest region, with impressive and
memorable views of Amadablan and Lhotse face, as well as the distant
peak of Makalu
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu &
Transfer to Hotel.
Day 2:
Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley.
Day 3 Flight: Kathmandu (1,310m) - Lukla (2,840m).
Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours).
Our early morning trek begins with a flight into Lukla -
is a lifetime experience, in itself. The airfield is on a
slope and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60
meters! We start the everest base camp trek
for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi River to the village of Phakding 2,610m
& lodge or camp overnight.
Day 4 Phakding (2,610m) Namche bazaar (3,440m).
(5 hours)
The trek today takes us through a magnificent forest of
rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant firs, as we head up toward Namche.
After a steep descent and another steep climb through the forest we reach
our lodge or camp site.
Day 5 Namche bazaar (Acclimatization day 3,440 m).
We will spend a day to help acclimatization. You are
welcome to go on a day hike in the area.
Day
06: Trek Namche to Dingboche(3,860m)
(5 hrs).
Our
trek today will afford us incredible views of the soaring peaks of
Thamserku as we steadily descend to the Imja Khola and have lunch at
Phunki. Here, we will see a series of water driven prayer wheels.
After lunch will begin our 2 hr ascent to the famous Tengboche
Monastery (3,860m) - one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Overnight Camp or Lodge.
Day
07: Trek to Chhukung (4730m / 7 hrs)
From
Dingboche, we then head east into the Chhukhung Valley Lhotse .
From here you will also have magnificent views of the incredible
Amadablam (6856 m.), probably the most photographed mountain in
Nepal
Day
08: Island Peak Base Camp (4 hrs)
Today,
we trek along the Imja Khola to Pareshaya Gyab, a pleasant site by a
small lake with fine views of the Lhotse Glacier and Nuptse-Lhotse
wall. You will reach the Base Camp of Imja Tse today. Once
camp has been set up you will be free to get your climbing gear in
order and get organized for your ascent of the peak tomorrow.
Day
09: Summit Island Peak
(6160m). Return to Chhukung.
You
will start early for the summit. The going gets difficult once
you reach the bottom of the steep icefall below the summit.
Great care and caution must be exercised while scaling the
wall to emerge on the ridge leading to the summit. After the
summit of Island Peak, you will descend back down to Base Camp and
Chhukhung.
Day 10:
Contingency Day in case of bad weather, or acclimitisation
lower down the mountain.
Day 11:
Contingency Day in case of bad weather, or acclimitisation
lower down the mountain, or for a slower descent.
Day
12: Trek to Namche (3,440m) (4 hrs).
The
trail today will descend quite steeply as we head back down
towards Namche.
Day
13: Trek Namche to Lukla
(2,840m) (7 hrs).
Trek
further to the mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return
flight to Kathmandu . Weather permitting
your trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You would
be expected to join in the singing and the dancing! Overnight at
Lukla.
Day
14: Flight: Lukla (2,840m) - Kathmandu (1,310m).
Hotel Overnight.
Day
15:
Free day to explore, and enjoy .
Hotel Overnight.
Day 16: Depart Kathmandu
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