The Island is one of the popular and busy trekking peaks in the Everest region of Nepal. It is also known as Imja Tse. It is well located in the middle of Chhukung Valley, on the of Chhukung Glacier between Mt. Ama Dablam and Lhotse.
The peak is knotty, but not technical. The trail also offers an exclusive opportunity to experience glacial moraines, suspension bridges, monasteries, prayer rocks, multi-coloured settlement decorated with flags, and Sagarmatha National Park that features varieties of a typical flora, fauna and birds. In addition to this, the warm hospitality offered by the Sherpa people makes the trail more pleasant.
Country : Nepal
Altitude: 6,189 m (20,305 ft)
Start/End: Kathmandu
Day: 19
Destination : Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, Island Peak Summit
Best Season : Spring (March, April, & May) & Fall (October, November)
1. UNESCO Heritage World sites
2. Famous Sherpas Mountain Culture. Mt. Everest scenic view including Khumbu Glacier, Kalapatthar View Point
3. Himalayan Peak Climbing Experience
4. Famous Buddhist Culture and Monastery sightseeing.
5. More than 99 different Mountain over 6000m till 8848m including Mt. Everest
Day 1
Kathmandu arrival day
Day 2
Climbing session. Equipment check.
Day 3
Flight to Lukla (2,800m). 3-4 hrs trek to Phakding (2,652m)
Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 5
Rest Day. Hike to Syangboche.
Day 6
5-6 hrs trek Namche Bazaar-Devoche(3870m)
Day 7
Devoche-Pheriche
Day 8
Pheriche Rest day.
Day 9
5-6 hrs trek Pheriche-Lobuche (4,928m)
Day 10
3 hrs trek Lobuche-Gorekshep (5,160m) Eveerest Base Camp Excursion EBC (5,320m)
Day 11
Hike to Kalapatther and back to Lobuche
Day 12
Lobuche to Chukung
Day 13
Chukung to Island Peak Base Camp
Day 14
Island Peak summit and return to Chukung
Day 15
Contingency/Reserve Day
Day 16
Trek back to Namche (3,440m)
Day 17
Trek to Lukla (2,800m)
Day 18
Flight to Kathmandu
Day 19
Return Flight
Included
• Pick up and drop.
• Tickets of bus and flights related to the package.
• Management of Accommodation and meals according to contract (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
• All taxes, medical supplies and all necessary paper works and national Park and Trekking permit.
• Well equipped English speaking guide and support crews.
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley by private vehicles
• Tickets of bus and flights related to your trekking package.
Excluded
• Except the things which are not explained in included parts
• Personal wedges, extra food and all kind of bottle drinks
• Trekking gear
• Climbing equipment
• Personal travel insurance
• Visa fee, international tickets and airport tax
• Tips for guides/porters