ISLAND PEAK CLIMB EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
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
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
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 6: Trek Namche to Tengboche
(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. After lunch will begin our
2 hr ascent to the famous Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) - one of the
most beautiful places in the world.
Day 7: Trek Tengboche to Pheriche
(4,312m) (5 hrs).
We set off up to Imja Khola valley
towards Pangboche at 3,900m and stop for lunch. Later, we will visit
the Monastery and look at the Yeti scalp before moving on towards
the summer village of Pheriche (4,260m).
Day 8: Trek Pheriche to Lobuche
(4,920m) (4-5 hrs).
We ascend up a small ridge and contour
around the base of Khumbu Glacier and stop for lunch at Dhugla
(4,600m). After lunch, we take a steep ascent to the terminal
moraine of the glacier from where the views are breathtaking. We
continue again along the moraine and overnight at the foot off the
Lobuche Ice Fall (4,930m).
Day 9: Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep
(5,140m) (4 hrs).
Our trekking distance today is not so
far, but we will wake early in the morning and move forward to Gorek
Sherpa for our next night stop.
Day 10: Hike up to Kalapatthar /
Everest Base Camp / Retrace your steps to Lobuche (4,920m) (8 hrs).
Our climb today, takes us up Kala Patthar, a steep
ascent, which enables us to get uninterrupted views of Everest Peak.
Kala Patthar lies at 5,545m. The mountains of Pumori (7,145m),
Lingtren (6,697m) and Khumbutse (6,623m) separate us from Tibet and
just over the Lho La pass we see the huge face of Changtse (7,750m).
We then retrace our steps and head back to Lobuche.
Day 11: Trek to Dingboche (4410m) 5 hrs
Today we continue to retrace out steps down to Dingboche. Camp or Lodge
Overnight.
Day 12: Trek to Chhukung (4730m / 7 hrs)
From Lobuche, we then head east into the Chhukhung Valley, which lies
directly under an incredible rock wall that links Nuptse with Lhotse
. From here you will also have magnificent views of the incredible
Amadablam (6856 m.), probably the most photographed mountain in
Nepal.
Day 13: 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.
Day 14: Island Peak High Camp
Day 15: Summit Island Peak (6160m). Return to Base
Camp.
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,
you will descend back to Base Camp.
Day 16: Trek Island Peak Base to
Dingboche (4410m) (5hrs).
Day 17: Trek Dingboche to Tengboche
(3,860m) (4 hrs).
Today is an easier walk along the Imja
Khola with a visit to the gompa at Pangboche, before we make a short
climb up to the Tengboche Monastery. Camp or Lodge Overnight.
Day 18: Trek Tingboche to Namche
(3,440m). (3-4 hours).
The trail today will descend quite
steeply as we head back down towards Namche. To get to camp, there
will be a steep climb to reach our overnight stop.
Day 19: Namche to Lukla (2,840m) (3
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!
Day 20: Flight: Lukla (2,840m) -
Kathmandu (1,310m).
Day 21:
Free day to explore, and enjoy Kathmandu.
Day 22: Final Departure
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