Everest Base Camp with Island Peak

Everest Base Camp with Island Peak

Duration : 21 Days | Price : On Request

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 Facts

Trip Code: 236406
Rating: Popular
Trip Type: Lodge and Tent Trek
Trek Duration: 18 Days
Trip Region: Peak Expeditions
Trip Destination: Nepal
Max. Altitude: 6190
Seasons: Spring / Summer / Autumn
Trip Start From: Kathmandu
Trip Ends At: Kathmandu
Group Size: 02+ Pax
Accommodation: Lodge / Hotel

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Trip Itinenary

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

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.

Trip Custom

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.

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