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Island Peak Climb with Everest Base Camp Trek

Trip code HH-EBC-IS-PC-21
Package name Island Peak Climb with Everest Base Camp Trek
Duration 21
Max. elevation 6189 m
Level DIFFICULT
Transportation Ground and Air, as per the Itinerary.
Accomodation Hotel and Lodge/Guesthouse and Tented camp, as per the Itinerary.
Starts at Kathmandu
Ends at Kathmandu
Trip route Kathmandu - LuKla - Namche - EBC - Chhukung - Island Peak - Dengbuche - Tangboche - Namche - Lukla - Kathmandu
Cost USD 2,750 per person

Highlights

Overview

ISLAND PEAK CLIMB WITH EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK:
‘An adventure to the summit of stunning Imjatse Himal the Island Peak, Island Peak Climb and Everest Base Camp Trek, are a perfect combination to enjoy the thrill of this exciting adventure. Allows climbers ample time and exercise before the real big ascent on top of Island Peak, also called Imjatse Himal. Island Peak towers high at above 6,160 m / 20,205 feet, located amidst beautiful Imjatse Valley. Due to its unique position, from a distance, it certainly appears like an Island, amidst the scenic Imjatse Valley. As also surrounded by tiers of towering snow-capped peaks of Lhotse, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar, and Ama Dablam.

The name Island was given by the early mountaineers on their way to, Mt. Everest. The local name is Imjatse Himal, as listed by the NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) which controls most of the trekking peaks. And Island Peak Climb is popular among trekkers and climbers due to its accessibility, located just beyond the main trekking route. As well one can climb in the shortest time which does not involve much camping as in other trekking peaks.

Island Peak, leads to a straightforward climb to the summit with some technical sections to encounter. We have listed the climbing grade from famous French and Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification Systems. As PD + means ‘Per Difficult’ with plus, a climb on ice, snow, and rocks with few technical difficulties.

But the rest of the climb is moderate with some vertical sections, of more than 60° to face. Before the final bid to the summit, from the top of Island Peak rewards a spectacular panorama of surrounding snow peaks. The Island Peak & Everest base camp trek begins from Lukla town where all treks and various adventures end. The walk follows the main trails along the Dudh Koshi River to enter the Sagarmatha National Park. Listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, due to its unique features with the world's highest peaks, exotic flora and fauna.

The walk follows on crossing several bridges and through lovely cool alpine forest, with a slow climb to the famous Namche Bazaar. A large village size of a small town, the major hub, and marketplace of the Khumbu region. Where one can find nearly all types of facilities, as well as a perfect place for an extra day to support acclimatization.

This is very important before heading towards higher altitude destinations, from Namche Bazaar, walk on a scenic trail. As climb leads to the picturesque Tengboche Monastery, located amidst beautiful woodland and surrounded by an array of snow-peaks.

The adventure continues leaving the tall trees and lush vegetation for sheer barren mountain wilderness. The high trail leads to Pangboche the last permanent village and towards Pheriche Valley and Lobuche settlements. The first part of the adventure completes upon reaching the renowned Everest base camp.  

Enjoy the dramatic views of surrounding giant peaks amidst remorseless fields of ice and glaciers with massif Khumbu Ice-Fall. For the best close views of Mt. Everest, the walk leads to a steep climb on top of a high Kalapathar black rocky ridge. Kalapathar offers breathtaking views of giant mountains with Mt. Everest at a close distance, the highest point of the trek. 

From Kalapathar and Gorakshep a small settlement, then head downhill towards scenic Imjatse Valley reaching Chukung. The last settlement of eastern Khumbu, en route to our major highlight Island Peak Base Camp. After Chukung leave the comfort of cozy lodges for tented camping for a few overnights until the climb is over. Finally, the trek reaches Island Peak Base Camp for a classic and exciting ascent on the stunning peak of Imjatse Himal. At base camp, have time for acclimatization, preparation, and practice climbing, then getting ready for the final bid.

The climb starts early morning after midnight before dawn, from Advance or High Camp. Following the right path and route with the expert guidance of our climbing guide, as the climb leads to a strenuous haul. Encountering several technical and challenging sections to tackle, after hours of tough struggle on ice, snow, and rocky edge. The final push reaches you on top of Island Peak, after a hard effort, with the best of your climbing skills. 

From the summit, enjoy the fantastic panorama of an array of Snow Mountains that surround the top. Enjoying the fabulous views and feeling in high spirits, head down being roped together for safety and precautions. As descent can be equally dangerous as climbing up, taking care of each step then finally ending the adventurous feat. 

On reaching Base Camp enjoy hot, warm refreshing drinks and meals, after a victorious ascent of Island Peak. Enjoy the return journey downhill to Lukla through Dingboche which is at the western end of Imjatse Valley. The rest of the walk on the same trail retracing the journey to Namche Bazaar and then Lukla for the last overnight.

Next morning a sweeping scenic flight brings you to Kathmandu, after an overwhelming experience and adventure; on the Island Peak Climb & Everest base camp trek.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu 1,338 m and transfer to hotel.


On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, Haven Holidays Nepal staff and guide receives you. After getting introduce with the staff, your baggage will be loaded either in car, coach or bus as per group size. A short drive to the center of Kathmandu city, where your hotels is located. On checking to your lovely rooms, getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, then get ready for group briefing. Where you will meet with other members of Island Peak Climb and Everest base camp trek. The guide or group leader brief with related information regarding the trek and climb, culture, accommodation and foods. Includes information about hours of walks and climb with overnight stops and views along the trek and climb.

Evening group dinner in a nice authentic Nepali restaurant, dinner with exciting Nepali cultural program.

Day 2 : In Kathmandu trek preparation and sightseeing tour.


Free day in Kathmandu preparation for Everest base camp trek, optional sightseeing tour, if it is added in the trip cost. Kathmandu is steeped with historical and religious interesting places, includes many world heritage sites.
(In case if the flight operates from Ramechap, Manthali airport, afternoon 4-5 hours’ drive to reach Manthali town to catch flight to Lukla next early morning)

Day 3 : Fly to Lukla 2, 860 m and trek to Phakding 2,645 m - 04 hrs.


As per flight time for Lukla, transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal as per the time given by our staff. On checking through security then board in a small aircraft of respective local airlines. An enchanting flight of 30-35 minutes overlooking grand views of Himalayan range of peaks with Mt. Everest.

After a pleasant flight reaching Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary Airport with a unique runway. At Lukla with time for refreshment, and then follow our guide on a pleasant easy trail to Phakding village for overnight halt.

The walk leads down to Choplung village adorned with Buddhist prayer monuments. The trail follows along the Dudh Koshi River with few short ups and down to reach Phakding, a nice moderate village. Enjoy the lovely cozy comfort in one of its best lodge with time to explore the village and local culture.  

Day 4 : Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet - 06 hrs.


Morning after breakfast, enjoy the pleasant walks on gradual trail and crossing a long suspension bridge, with slow climb to Monjo village. From Monjo enter the famous Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha name for Mt. Everest in Nepal, while the Sherpa call as Chomolungma of Tibetan origin language). Entering the park cross another bridge above Dudh Koshi River to Jorsalle village for lunch stop. Afternoon walk follows the river bed amidst lovely cool forest of rhododendron, oaks, pines and fir trees. Slowly the walk leads to climb then cross the last bridge to Namche Bazaar, from the bridge undulating winding ups till Namche Bazaar is reached for overnight halt. 

Namche Bazaar the major commercial hub of Khumbu villagers as well as for trekkers, a moderate size town. Where all good houses serves as guest-house, lodges and hotels placed stands on an amphitheater U shaped. Great views of Kwangde and Tharmasarku peaks, at Namche Bazaar check into a nice lodge for two overnights stay.

Day 5 : At Namche for acclimatization and short scenic hike to Everest View hotel(3880 m)

Namche Bazaar a perfect place for rest day, as well as right altitude for acclimatization before heading higher elevation.

Things to in Namche Bazaar on rest day:

Enjoy the pleasant rest day with short hike to the view-point above Namche Bazaar for best look of Mt. Everest. Includes grand view of Ama Dablam, Tharmasarku and Kwangde peaks with aerial view of Namche Bazaar.

From the high view-point visit the nearby national park museum treasures all necessary information of Khumbu region. The history, cultures of Sherpa tribe, flora / fauna, and history of mountaineering around Khumbu and Mt. Everest.

For energetic people can hike up to Everest View Hotel about 2 hours walks with steep climb. Provides excellent views of Mt. Everest in the comfort of luxury Everest View Hotel at 3,880 m high.

Afternoon browse around the streets of Namche Bazaar lined with shops, stores, banks, includes fancy restaurants and café. 

Day 6 : Trek to Tengboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs.


Adventure continues from Namche Bazaar, after an enjoyable and pleasant rest day, the first part of the walk is gradual. From Namche Bazaar after a short steep climb, the trail leads with scenic views of Everest and array of peaks. 

After few hours of good walk, downhill to Imjatse River a favorite lunch spot at Phunki Tenga. Afternoon climb starts through dense beautiful woods of tall rhododendron, pines and fir trees, after few hours reaching Tengboche.   

Tengboche one of the most exciting and picturesque and photogenic spots en-route Everest base camp with majestic colorful monastery. Enjoy the sweeping panorama of Everest, Ama Dablam with series of snow-capped peaks, located amidst beautiful forest surrounding. At Tengboche with several simple good lodges serving nice foods, or enjoy short walk further down to Deboche for overnight halt. Staying in Tengboche or little further downhill, but having time to visit the monastery interior of great cultural and religious interest.  

Day 7 : Trek to Pheriche 4,200 m / 13,780 feet -05 hrs.


Staying overnight in Tengboche or at Deboche facing grand views of Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam. Morning walk heads down to cross a strong metal bridge, on leaving the tall trees behind for mountain wilderness. Crossing the Imjatse River a slow climb to Pangboche, the last permanent village en-route Everest base camp.

From Pangboche onwards with temporary settlements at Dingboche, Pheriche, Lobuche and Gorakshep. Walk heads higher with great close views of majestic
peak of Ama Dablam. Slowly the trail climbs and the down to a stream and then short climb to enter Pheriche valley. Where a lovely Pheriche settlement located beneath towering Tawache, Cholatse peaks with grand views of Ama Dablam.

Pheriche houses many nice lodge and restaurants with HRA post (Himalayan Rescue Association) from here onwards within close to giant Himalayan peaks.

Day 8 : At Pheriche rest day for acclimatization and hike to Nagarjuna Peak(5080 m).


A great scenic spot Pheriche for pleasant rest, enjoy the morning hike on top Nakarjung hill past Dingboche settlement. Offers grand panorama of snow-capped peaks that surrounds the beautiful Imjatse valley. From the top ridge of Nakarjung facing views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Island Peak with 
Mt. Makalu.

Rest of the afternoon relax and enjoy short stroll around Pheriche amidst beautiful scenery.

Day 9 : Trek to Lobuche 4,960 m - 05 hrs.


Adventure slowly leads closer towards to Everest base camp, morning walk on the flat Pheriche valley, and then short climb to Thugla. A small settlement with few huts serves as Tea-Houses and restaurants, possible lunch stop. Before heading up to Lobuche, Thugla located in between the route of Pheriche and Dingboche and Everest base camp. From here a steep climb of less than an hour to Thugla ridge, as the trail follows on gentle up to Lobuche for overnight stop. Lobuche a small settlement with number of fine good lodges with grand view of Lobuche and Nuptse peaks. 



Day 10 : Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and back to Gorakshep - 07 hrs.


Our main and final day of the adventure, as well as longest high altitude trek, to complete our major goal. Starting early morning with slow walk for an hour and then climb over rocky moraine above Khumbu glacier. Then down to a flat sandy glacial field at Gorakshep, the last settlement before Everest base camp.

Gorakshep located beneath Mt. Pumori and Kalapathar rocky scenic hill top, as well en route Everest base camp. From Gorakshep few hours of good walk reaches you at Everest base camp, after walking through glaciated path.

At Everest base camp enjoy the dramatic arctic zone of icy landscapes with massif Khumbu Ice-Fall and glacier. An exciting place to experience standing on the foot of Mt. Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse. During mountaineering expedition the base camp is flooded with various nationalities tented camp and commotion.

After achieving the goal of a lifetime, return walk to Gorakshep for last overnight on the highest spot of Everest region. 

Day 11 : Climb Kalapathar 5,545 m, and trek to Chukung 4,735 m- 07 hrs.


Rise up early morning for stunning sunrise views and clear views of surrounding towering snow-capped peaks. Start the climb towards Kalapathar rocky hill top, a strenuous haul for few hours, once on top. Enjoy the glorious sunrise with closest views of Mt. Everest with adjoining giant peaks, after a refreshing morning climb.

Descend to Gorakshep for breakfast, and then downhill past Lobuche and Thugla, from here route diverts to Imjatse Valley. Where Dingboche and the last remote Chukung settlements are located en route to Island Peak. 

As walk reach Dingboche a lovely settlement with number of good lodges, from here few hour walk to Chukung for overnight stop. 

Day 12 : Trek to Island Peak Base Camp 5,100 m / 16, 732 feet- 04 hrs.


From Chukung in tented camp until the climb is over, the walk heads towards south, over moraine of rocks. Crossing few icy streams and creeks as the view of Island Peak gets closer reaching a place called Parsya Gyab. The camp close to an icy pond where Island Peak base is located. After pitching the tents and getting organized and having first meals served and cooked by our camping cook.

Enjoy the afternoon marveling the beautiful dramatic views of surrounding giant peaks and glaciers.

Day 13 : Rest day at Island Peak base camp(5,100 m) for climbing training.


A full day rest for acclimatization and practice exercise on rocks and ice walls on the foot of Island Peak. The day is important for our climbing guide and staff to prepare and study the route of the climb. As the frequent movement of glaciers and avalanche damages the path of Island Peak climb. Our guide will scout and prepares necessary arrangement on some technical sections.

Rest of the day enjoy preparing for the climb, while our guide will brief you regarding the climb to the summit of Island Peak.

Day 14 : Trek and climb to high camp 5,500 m / 18,044 feet- 04 hrs.


Normally most climbers makes the ascent in a day from base camp, which will be a rush and much struggle. Except for veteran and expert mountaineers, while we have set the itinerary much flexible adding one more High or Advance Camp.

This will make the climb shorter and more accessible, as well for safe climb and descend. Start the morning after breakfast heading north east, crossing glaciers and moraine and small fast streams. As walk and climb progresses after few hours of steady climb with few stops, then reach a small flat area. Where Advance or High Camp will be set for the final ascent to Island Peak. Rest of the afternoon relax and check the route of climb and staying mentally and physically fit.
For next early morning Big Day climb to Island Peak, as well preparing and sorting the right gear for the big haul.

Day 15 : Climb the summit of Island Peak 6,165 m / 20,205 feet-08 hrs.


Rise early morning after mid-night, in the dark keeping your head torch handy. After a quick breakfast and warm drinks, start moving for the adventure, the climb is not overall difficult. But requires a strong sense of positive attitude and flexibility to cope with the situation. Follow the main head guide, and heed with care on technical sections, where every members will be roped. Taking extreme precaution with safety measures, as climb gets tougher and harder. As you reach close on top of Island Peak, after a great struggle reaching the summit in good time. Before the sunrise, enjoy the glorious sunrise views peeking through 
Mt. Makalu in the east. Feeling on top of the world and in high spirits overlooking breathtaking views of surrounding giant peaks. Then descend with care using the same safe route back to Base Camp. After a great feat and exciting climb of Island Peak, at base camp a warm meal and hot drinks will be a great reward.

Day 16 : Trek to Pangboche 3, 900 m -06 hrs. 


After a great adventure and completing all the major goal and highlights, pack all the gears and garbage. Clearing the camp neat and tidy as it was before, leaving nothing but your footsteps. A good walk and climb to Chukung for refreshing stop and continue walk down the Imjatse valley to Dingboche for lunch.

Afternoon walk on pleasant downhill to a river, with short up and then reaching the main trail to Pangboche village. Enjoy the overnight in the comfort of a nice lodge with grand views of Ama Dablam.

Day 17 : Trek to Monjo 2,880 via Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 07 hrs.


Enjoy the morning stunning views of Ama Dablam, after breakfast head down to a bridge with two hours climb to Tengboche. Having a refreshing stop along with surrounding grand panorama of peaks. Start the walk downhill through lovely forest towards Phungi Tenga, after crossing a bridge, a steep climb for an hour.

Reaching at the junction of Namche Bazaar, Khumjung and trail to Gokyo, from here onwards an easy pleasant walk to Namche Bazaar. After a refreshing break
in Namche Bazaar, continue walk downhill to Dudh Koshi River, following the river bank past Jorsalle. Then reaching the exit post of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo village for overnight stop before Lukla.

Day 18 : Trek to Lukla(2,860 m) and transfer to a lodge-04 hrs.


From Monjo a short day walk to Lukla, morning walk starts crossing over bridges to reach Phakding. After Phakding on pleasant gradual path with last climb for an hour or more to reach Lukla. On arrival at Lukla transfer to a nice lodge for last overnight stop around the high Khumbu and Everest region. 

Day 19 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.


Waking early for quick breakfast at Lukla, then walk to Tenzing & Hillary airport, as the plane arrives from Kathmandu. After checking in then get abroad in a small aircraft for smooth scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu airport transfer to a vehicle for short exciting drive to your hotels.

Rest of the afternoon at leisure for individual activities or just relax and recall the wonderful moments of Island Peak Climb & Everest base camp trek.

(If the plane lands at Ramechap-Manthali airport, our staff transfer you to a vehicle for 4-5 hours interesting drive to Kathmandu).

Day 20 : Free day as contingency and for individual activities.


An important and necessary to have a spare day at the end in Kathmandu, in case of flight delay or cancellation. Due to bad weather condition before or after the trek, which is quite normal around Mountainous region of Himalayas. 
The situation arise only sometimes even in best seasons of the year, if all goes well according to the itinerary. Enjoy the free day in Kathmandu for extra activities or shopping souvenirs, interested people can join in for another exciting tour of Bhaktapur and Patan cities, which is worth a visit. 

Day 21 : International departure for homeward bound.


Last day in Nepal and at Kathmandu, as time for your respective airlines flight departures. Our guide, staff transfers you to the airport, then bid farewell to Nepal till you return for another exciting adventure.

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