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Everest Base Camp with Island Peak

  • Seasons:
    Spring / Summer / Autumn

Everest Base Camp with Island Peak


Overview

Island Peak, at a height of 6160 meters, is more popularly and as well known by the name of Imjet-Se Peak. The peak was named Island peak by Eric Shipton?s party in 1953, as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed form Dingboche. Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imja Tse. The peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members who successfully ascended it. The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, Middle Peak and Lhotse Shar. Cho Polu and Makalu lies to the east of the Island Peak. Baruntse, Amphu Laptsa and Ama Dablam lies to the south.

Trip Fact

Price

On Request

Duration

21 Days

Altitude

6190 M

Group Size

02+ Pax

Accommodation

Lodge / Hotel

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Trip At Glance

Trip Map


Trip Gallery


Difficulty Level

Challenging

Brief Itinerary

  • Day 01:
    Arrival in Kathmandu, meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel.
  • Day 02:
    Fly Kathmandu – Lukla (2800 m), overnight at Phakding (2600 m)
  • Day 03:
    Namche Bazar (3450 m)
  • Day 04:
    Acclimatisations day
  • Day 05:
    Phortse (3810m) via cross Mong
  • Day 06:
    Pheriche (4250 m)
  • Day 07:
    Lobuche (4930 m))
  • Day 08:
    Gorak Shep (5130 m)
  • Day 09:
    Everest Base Camp (5500 m), overnight at Gorak Shep (5130 m)
  • Day 10:
    Kala Pattar (5550 m), overnight at Dingboche (4350 m)
  • Day 11:
    Chukhung (4700 m)
  • Day 12:
    Chukhung Ri (5400 m) Excursion and back to Chukhung (4700 m)
  • Day 13:
    Island Peak Base Camp, (5100 m) – Camp
  • Day 14:
    Island Peak, (6190 m) – Camp
  • Day 15:
    Island Peak – Reserve day – Camp
  • Day 16:
    Tengpoche (3900 m)
  • Day 17:
    Jorsale (2810 m)
  • Day 18:
    Lukla (2800 m)
  • Day 19:
    Fly Lukla – Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
  • Day 20:
    Kathmandu – leisure day and evening farewell dinner
  • Day 21:
    Departure to connect next destination or you may extend the trip as per your desire and time

Package Details

Cost Includes:

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer
    3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin share basis
  • 14 nights full board (BLD) teahouse trek with accommodation in mountain lodge
  • 3 nights full board (BLD) Island peak camping trek with necessary camping supports
  • Airfare for guest and guide
  • An english speaking trekking guide & porters from Lukla (2 guests = 1 Porter & Max 25 kg)
  • Peak Permit, Climbing Sherpa, National Park and TIMS (required pp copy and 2 picture for permit).
  • Farewell dinner with Nepalese cultural dance show

Cost Excludes:

  • Travel Insurance for rescue operation if any form (USD 2500 per hour for helicopter charter)
  • Airport taxes and excess baggage fee ( 20KG free)
  • Extra night accommodation or accommodation if earlier return from trekking by any reason
  • Extra cost occur by any reason which is not in our control such as strike, landslide and accident etc
  • Personal expenses and trekking & climbing gears
  • TIPS for staffs and other things which is not included above.

Plan your Trip

For those planning an upcoming adventure, trek, or tour, or looking to personalize their trip, we encourage you to contact our expert by phone or message.
Sangita Bhandari

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Personal climbing Equipment Check List – possible to hire or buying in Kathmandu

S. No. Items Description Quantity need S. No. Items Description Quantity need
1 Climbing Boot 1 pair 9 Unlock Karabiners 3 piece
2 Crampon 1 pair 10 Helmet 1 piece
3 Harness 1 piece 11 Tape Sling – 1 mtr 2 piece
4 Descend Device 1 piece 12 Pocket Knife 1 piece
5 Jummer ( Ascend Device) 1 piece 13 Personal kit Bag 1 piece
6 Ice-axe 1 piece 14 Head light / Torchlight 1 piece
7 Gaiter 2 piece 15 Prussik Rope 6/7 mm 3 mtr.
8 Lock Karabiners 3 piece 16 Prusssik Rope 6/7 mm 2 mtr.