Island Peak, one of the most wanted peaks among climbers in Khumbu Himalayan range is destination for many adventurers. The peak has long been permitted by NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) for the Himalayan adventurer, which offers the greatest and closest view of the scenic mountains such as Ama Dablam (6812m) and Lhotse (8516m) in the Himalayan opera.
The trek is of a 25-days trip departing from, and returning to Kathmandu. Initially, the trekking group joins the Botanical Treks & Excursion in Kathmandu then set forward to Gokeyo via Namchhe bazaar. During the week our professional Sherpa Guide and Service personal handle the group providing enough logistic arrangements. The Gokeyo Valley has some high altitude pasture that is so much scenic and adventurous part of the Himalayan Journeys. After Conquered the Peak Gooey Ri at 5300m Our Sherpa Guide, who has vast knowledge about Himalayan hidden trails, brings you cross over the High Pass Cho La at the altitude of 5400m and that pass brings you to Phereche and then to Khumbu Glacier Valley. Trekkers continue their trek towards Mt Everest Base Camp and the scenic viewpoint of Kalapathaar. Here at Kalapathaar one experiences Mt Everest in a close eyes and we also have enough acclimatization for our final challenge to Island peak climb. After our 'Everest experience' we approach the base camp for Island peak via a high alpine pass. In the Imjatse valley Island peak enjoys spectacular views of the North Side of Ama Dablam and the sweeping flanks of Mt Nuptse and the worlds 5th highest peak, Mt Lhotse.
To climb Island Peak one needs to be fit and energetic. Our Sherpa guide & climbing supporters will ensure a safe passage on the journey providing the highest level of safety.
After the successful ascend of Island peak we head down to Lukla following Panbonche and Thyanbonche village then to Namchhe Bazaar for the returning flight to Kathmandu
Cost Includes
* All land transfer as per itinerary
* Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
* Sightseeing in Kathmandu
* Airfare between LUKLA Kathmandu
* Lodge & tent accommodation in the mountain
* All meals & Hot drinks on trek
* English / French Speaking Guide
* All trekking logistics, the Sherpa, Porter, cook, kitchen helper etc
* Climbing Sherpa
* Climbing equipment for Sherpa & Insurance for all local staff
* Park entrance (Rs 1000), peak permit (US $ 500, NMA Group “A” Peak).
* Garbage deposited (U S $ 250).
Cost Excludes
* Insurance, Nepal visa, meals in Kathmandu
* Monuments entry fee in Kathmandu
* Personal trekking &climbing equipment
* Beverages & alcoholic drinks, laundry
* Tips and other a personal nature expenses
Itinerary
07th May: Arrival in Kathmandu, Hotel transfer
08th May: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
09th May: Fly to LUKLA trek to Phakding
10th May: Trek Phakding to Namchhe Bazar (3450 m)
11th May: Acclimatize at Namche
12th May: Trek Namchhe to Dole (5 hrs / 4200m)
13th May: Trek Dole to Machermo (4 hrs / 4400m)
14th May: Trek Machermo to Gokyo (5 hrs / 4800m)
15th May: Hike Gokyo to Gokyo RI & trek to Thangnak (4 hrs / 4400M)
16th May: Trek Thangnak to Jonzla (7 h, 5340m)
17th May: Trek Jonzla to Lobuche (4 hrs / 4800m)
18th May: Trek Lobuche to Gorakshp (3hrs /5100m)
19th May: Trek Gorakshp to Kalapatthar (4 hrs/5545m)
20th May: Trek Gorakshp to Everest base camp (4 hrs. 5545m)
21st May: Trek Gorakshp to Dinbonche (5 hrs/4200m)
22ndMay: Trek Dinbonche to Chhukum (4 hrs/4800)
23rd May: Trek Chhukum to Island Peak base camp (3 hrs/ 5300m)
24th May: Trek base camp to High camp (2 hrs/ 55oom
25th May: Climb High camp to Summit back to base camp (5 hrs/ 6180m)
26th May: Trek Base camp to Dinbonche (4 hrs/ 4200m)
27th May: Trek Dinbonche to Tenbonche (4 hrs/ 3900m)
28th May: Tengbonche to Khumjung (5 hrs/ 3900m)
29th May: Trek Khumjung to Monju (5 hrs/ 2800m)
30th May: Trek Monju to Lukla (5 hrs/ 2800m)
31st May: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
