Island peak climbing
Located in Everest region,very popular trekking peak Imja is known as a Island peak which is 6180m and it is good choice for adventure lover who want to summit and want to see the best view and the Imja glaciers. The approach trek to the peak is through beuatiful Gokyo valley .With a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, we follow the Dudh Koshi river valley, acclimatise on day in the Sherpa town of Namche Bazzar and head for the pristine Gokyo lake. We enjoy the climb to famous Gokyo Ri which commands one of the finest views of Everest , Cho Oyu and other mountains, cross the Cho La pass, enjoy yet another grand view, and descend to Chukung. From Chukung we start the preparation for Island peak climbing.
An alternative and equally popular approach is first visiting Everest base camp or the Kalapattar and trekking back to Chukung. With Everest base camp and Island peak climbing combined, it is one of the most enjoyable adventure tour in life time.
itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Guided tour in Kathmandu valley, preparation for climing trip
Day 03: Early in the morning fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar and O/N at Lodge
Day 05: Acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek to to Dole and O/N at Lodge
Day 07: Trek to Machhermo and O/N at Lodge
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo and O/N at Lodge
Day 09: Eary in the morning hike up to Gokyo Ri (5350m), trek to Dragnag and O/N at Lodge
Day 10: Cross Cho La (5420m) to Dzongla and O/N at Lodge
Day 11: Trek to Labuche and O/N at Lodge
Day 12: Trek to Goragshep and after lunch hike to Everest Base Camp and O/N at Lodge
Day 13: Early in the morning hike to Kala Pattar and trek to Dingboche and O/N at Lodge
Day 14: Trek to Island base Camp and O/N at tent
Day 15: Ascent of Island Peak (6189m) and return to Chukung
Day 16: Trek to Tengbiche and O/N at Lodge
Day 17: Trek to Phagding and O/N at Lodge
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla
Day 19: Shopping, rest in Kathmandu. farewell Nepali dinner with ethnic cultural show.
Day 20: Departure from kathmandu to your own destination.
Alternative itinerary via Everest Base Camp
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel 1350m.
Day 02: Shopping and preparation for trek
Day 03: Flight to Lukla 2800m. & trek to Phakding 2610m.
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m.
Day 05: Rest at Namche Bazzar for acclimatization
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche 3800m.
Day 07: Tengboche Pheriche 4200m.
Day 08: Pheriche Lobuche 4900m.
Day 09: Trek to Kalapathar 5545m and back to to Lobuche
Day 10: Trek to Dingboche 4300m.
Day 10: Trek to Island Peak Base camp at 5000m.
Day 11: Summit Island peak 6160m. & back to Chukung
Day 12: Trek to Tengboche 3800m. and O/N at Lodge
Day 13: Trek to Phakding and O/N at Lodge
Day 14: Trek to Lukla and O/N at Lodge
Day 15: Fly Kathmandu early morning , leisure in Kathmandu
Day 16: Full day sight seeing in Kathmandu with prefesonal tour guide.
Day 17:Departure from kathmandu to your own destination
Cost includes
1. Hotel in Kathmandu , 3 star hotel on twin sharing bb basis
2. Island peak climbing permit, National park fees
3. Camping equipments for climbing Island peak
4. Three meals a day with tea coffee during the trek
5. One climbing guide, one assistant guide for base camp, one cook and necessary number of porters.( we expect your luggage not to exceed 30 kg per person)
6. surface transfer as per itinerary
7. Kathmandu sightseeing
8. Two way air tickets to Lukla
9. All expenses for Nepalese staffs, their insurance and salary
Cost excludes
1. Personal equipmentsfor climbing or trekking
2. your travels insurance and air tickets to Nepal
3. Domestic airport tax of USD 3
4. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
5. Emergency rescue with helicopter, in case there be a need
6. Sleeping bags and down jackets
7. Tips to the staffs
8. Alcoholic drinks and water, cokes etc
