Island Peak Climbing

Welcome to the land of the Himalayas with an amazing culture & world’s one of the friendliest countries. We will come to pick you up at the Airport and then transfer you to the Hotel in Kathmandu, evening we are having a group briefing & Discussion (5 PM) for the trip/checklist & last-minute gear preparing for the trip.

Early Morning Drive to Ramechhap airport then fly to Lukla airport by Twin Otter aircraft, the most renowned mountain airstrip in the world. On the flight you watch the rugged foothills give way to the snowline of the Himalayas.

 Many of the world’s highest mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu & Cho-you (the world’s highest Himalayan range) may sometimes be seen from the window of the plane. Once you are in Lukla this high-altitude trek begins by descending towards Phakding. Passing the small villages like Chiplung, Chaurikharka, Thadakosi, Ghat, etc. We stayed there at Phakding. Approximately 3 hour’s walk

The first day may have been surprisingly long for some, but staying at Phakding allows you to begin the ascent to Namche Bazaar first thing in the morning. Passing beautiful villages like Zamfutte, Toktok, Benkar, Monjo & Jorsalle gives you plenty of great photo stops & beautiful mountain scenery. You are having the Lunch at Jorsalle right after entering into the Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO) at Monjo.

At about halfway up the Namche hill after the Hillary Bridge, A gap in the trees allows us to spy on Everest for the first time. If the weather is clear the top of the South-West Face will be just visible behind the long Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. A plume can often be seen stretching away from the very summit.

Namche is the most prosperous and the largest town in the Khumbu. A bazaar (A local market) is held here every Saturday. The wares on display include grains and vegetables, tennis shoes and trinkets as well as hand-woven aprons and Tibetan boots.

The Sherpa used to host traders from the foothills, as well as Tibetans from over the border. Thamserku (6648m), Kwangde Ri (6187m), and Khumbila (5707m) surround the natural bowl that Namche sits in. Approx. 6/7 hours hike.

You hike to the National Park headquarters after breakfast to see the magnificent view of Mt. Everest & 360-degree mountain view. Then hike to Syangbuche airstrip for superb views of the Himalayas & lower Dudhkoshi valley. See the mountains like Thamserku, Kangitega, Kusum Kangaroo, Kwangde (etc. Approx. 4 hours walk.

Breakfast in Namche Bazaar fuels us for another day of trekking towards Everest Base Camp. Breathtaking views of the Himalayas – Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama-Dablam, Thamserku, cholatse, Tabuche Kwangde, etc. And some of the highlights not be missed. A short drop takes us to the riverside at Phungi Thanga then it’s across the Dudhkoshi River upwards through the forest pass. 

Brace your legs for a continual uphill trek at this point, alternating between a gradual grade and some seriously steep ground! Our destination, Tengboche, is known as one of the most beautiful places in the Everest region. Its views which include Ama Dablam, are legendary. We’ll stop in on the Tengboche monastery, which is one of the largest in Khumbu. Nourish your spirit with a guided tour of the monastery grounds, followed by chanting and prayer with the resident Buddhist monks. Stay at Tengboche: 3,860m

Your trek today kicks off with a walk through the rhododendron forest to Deboche followed by a bridge over the raging Imja Khola River. We’ll pass the valley wall and then traverse the plains to Pangboche village, the biggest settlement of Sherpas in the region.

Enjoy a great opportunity to observe a typical Sherpa village and have lunch with the locals at Somare Village about an hour’s walk from Pangboche. Our afternoon trek will be a difficult one, as the landscape gives way to dry & above tree line deserted mountains and we hike towards Dingboche(4,410m).

This is your chance to rest up before the last leg of our adventure! Spend a full day exploring Dingboche and the surrounding valleys, the latter of which links with Island Peak, the high passes of Amphu Lapcha, and Makalu Barun National Park.

Taking an optional trek by hiking up to Ngarshyang hill (5150m) to see the valleys will pay off in rewarding views, but taking it easy is the most important thing today. You’ll need your rest for another day of ascent tomorrow. Stay here at Dingboche Again (4410m).

Take a gentle ascent northeast of Dingboche village and hit the trail towards Chukkung. After leaving Dingboche you feel the altitude gain as Chukkung lies at a higher elevation. From the trail, you get marvelous views of Island Peak and Lhotse. You lie surrounded by giant mountains, rolling glaciers, and glacier moraines.

  A handful of lodges lie scattered on a desolate but beautiful landscape. Chukkung lies below the Island Peak Base Camp and during the climbing season, it’s usually filled with climbers attempting to summit Island Peak. Head to a teahouse and take a rest. Overnight in Chukkung (4730m)

We will reach one step closer to our destination today. After walking for 4 to 5 hours from Chhukung village, we reach the Base camp (5150m) of Island Peak. We rest for the remainder of the day to acclimatize to the higher altitude. Do some side trips for better acclimatization & your climbing guide will teach you about using the climbing equipment on the climbing tomorrow. Stay at Island Peak Base Camp in Tent(5150m).

The weather in the Himalayas is quite unpredictable. Hence, it is good to take on a contingency day considering unfavorable weather or any other obstructions that might delay the group in climbing the peak. If the group summits the peak on the planned date and everything goes well, this day could be cut off from the itinerary. 

Finally, the most awaited day has come, climbing Island Peak(6189m). We start very early in the morning as we have to reach the top as early as possible because, after the afternoon there may be high winds that will make climbing more challenging. The ascent will be somewhat difficult as we have to climb through the steep and uneven terrain. And after a lot of time pushing and pulling, we will finally reach the Island Peak Summit yeah!!!! 

We will spend a significant amount of time on the peak taking in and appreciating the spectacular scenery and adventure before returning to the base camp. From the base camp, we will further walk down to Chhukung for the night. Stay at Chukkung (4730m) . 

With the immense pleasure of conquering the most beautiful Island Peak, we retrace our trip back the same route to Tengboche where there is a beautiful Buddhist Monastery. Today, we celebrate our success in climbing Island Peak once again we reach the village of Tengboche. stay at Tengboche(3860m). 

The walk from Tengboche back to Namche is mainly short & easy walk-ups & downhill. Down to Phungi Thanga then uphill toward the Kyanjuma. We’ll be in Namche Bazar by lunchtime. Another day in Namche Bazar to celebrate, you can visit bars, bakery, and cafes to have a bit different taste. Stay at Namche Bazar (3440m). 

After early breakfast, we trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages. Our arrival in Lukla brings an evening in our last Tea House and, traditionally, a party with your trekking crew, you made it! Thanks to great teamwork and perseverance, you’ve accomplished a physical feat of which others only dream. This is your last night on the mountain, which can be bittersweet. 

In the morning, you’ll have a brief flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (Ramechhap than 4-5 Hours drive), where your journey both begins and ends. You’ll transfer to your hotel upon landing for some much-needed solo rest and reflection after your trek conquering the Himalayas. We’ll reunite in the evening for a farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants in town, where we’ll be eager to hear your feedback on the trip. 

Today is the exploration of the city of temples, gods, culture, art, architecture, and traditional capital city of this Himalayan country. Out of the 10 World Heritage Sites in Nepal, 7 of them are inside this beautiful capital city making the highest density of UNESCO World Heritage sites, As visiting all of these historic and religious landmarks in a single day is not possible, you will explore 3-4 of these magnificent marvels in this day. Visiting Swyambhunath Temple(Monkey temple), Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple & Bouddhanath Stupa.

It’s your last day in Nepal, the end of your Island Peak trekking & climbing trip! Grab some breakfast, and then take in some last-minute shopping in Kathmandu. We’ll make sure you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport with plenty of time before your flight home. At this time, we’ll say we see you again and bid you farewell, armed with warm memories and gorgeous photos to show your loved ones.