Island Peak 6160m Expedition

This spectacular and expedition trek, to Island Peak starts from Gokyo Lake; and offers fantastic views of Khumbu Himal, stunning view of Everest from Kala Patthar. Fabulous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Makalu. Island Peak (Imje Tse 6189 m) is one of the main climbing peaks of the Everest Area. The mountain was named "Island Peak" in 1952 due to its striking location in the middle of the Chhukung valley, like an Island on a sea of ice. It was renamed "Imje Tse" in the early 1980s, though its original name is still more popular. Island Peak has an impressive, highly glaciated West Faced that rises from Lhotse Glacier.

In fact, the mountain extends from the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar and is separated only by a small col, above this gap, which is the ridge leading to summit. From the Base Camp, you will have to ascend a steep, grassy slope with small rocky steps to High Camp. From here, it is necessary to climb a steep, exposed snow and ice slope to the summit ridge. You need to use fixed ropes, where necessary, for a safe ascent to the top.

This climb requires more technical expertise than other climbs; however we will make it easier by providing you with a technically proficient Sherpa climbing guide who is known for his knowledge of scaling high mountain peaks.

After a short Kathmandu City Tour, A half an hour's flight will be undertaken from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport. But it's not sure, because this fligt is highly sensitive and affected a lot with the weather condition. If all goes well you will be on your way to Phakding on the same day. A full days rest will follow at the Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar at a height of over 3420m. On that day, a hike for acclimatization is possible to Thame and back. The next day, with the approach to Gokyo and if possible climb the Gokyo Peak and then follow a high pass at 5420m on the next day. The camp will be installed after ascending to the glacial valley and continuing up to reach Gorak Shep, where the next day you will hike up to Kala Patthar and then to the Everest Base Camp at at the altitude of 5340m. The expedition to this point provides valuable experience, but you need better preparation. If weather permits you can take a shortcut through Congma La (5535m) to Chhukung. After a day's walking from here, you will reach to the Base Camp to prepare your attempt to the peak. It may take an additional day or two to scale the peak depending on weather conditions.

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Expeditions Snapshot

Total Duration Till Departure: 22 Days
Total Expeditaion Days: 02 Days
Height: 6160 m.
Location: Nepal, Asia

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2 Guided tour of the city sights and scenes of Kathmandu.
Day 3 Flight fromKathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Day 4 Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 5 Namche Bazaar
Day 6 Namche Bazaar to Dole
Day 7 Dole to Machhermo
Day 8 Machhermo to Gokyo
Day 9 Gokyo to Gokyo Ri
Day 10-11 Gokyo - Thangna - High Camp - Chola - Dzonglha
Day 12 Dzonglha to Lubuche
Day 13 Lobuche to Gorak Shep
Day 14 Gorak Shep to Kallapatter & back Lubuche
Day 15 Lubuche to Kongma La to Chhukung
Day 16 Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp
Day 17 sland Base Camp to High Camp
Day 18 High Camp to summit to Base Camp to Chhukung
Day 19 Chhukung to Tengboche
Day 20 Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
Day 21 Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 22 Flight to Kathmandu

Cost Includes

Accommodation in Kathmandu tourist standard Hotel
Climbing Permit
Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking Peak climbing period
Food: Food for trekking Peak climbing (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Staff: 1 BC Sirdar, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide necessary porters
Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport
Air Ticket as per your Itinerary
National park Fee
Guide and Trekking crews Insurance
Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
Our service charge
Welcome and Farewell dinner at Nepali Kitchen

Cost Excludes

Personnel Equipment for climbing
Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Emergency Rescue evacuation
Trekking Sleeping bag
Personal expenses
Tips
Bar bills, Mineral water
Departures taxes

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P.O.Box. 21276, Kathmandu Nepal, Tel: +977-1-4364838, Fax: +977-1-4381031
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