Island Peak
Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse,
is one of the popular trekking peaks in Himalayan range. Eric
Shipton’s party named Island Peak during their expedition
of the Barun Gorge in 1952. The interesting and attractive
summit is raised from the Lhotse Glacier at the west. The
ridge rising from the south leads to the summit of Island
Peak. Island Peak does not only provide an enjoyable climb
but also provide some of the most spectacular sceneries of
Himalayas in the Khumbu region. It is a moderate climb with
the peak height of 6165m. You can have the perfect view over
Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu and Mt. Amadablam etc.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport
and transfer you to Hotel
Day 02: Sight seeing around Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu - Lukla by flight & trek to Phakding.
Day 04: Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.
Day 06: Khumjung
Day 07: Phortse Thanga
Day 08: Pangboche
Day 09: Dingboche
Day 10: Chukkung
Day 11: Island Peak Base Camp
Day 12: Rest at Base Camp
Day 13: High Camp
Day 14: Summit - Chhukhung
Day 15: Dingboche
Day 16: Tengboche
Day 17: Namche Bazaar
Day 18: Lukla
Day 19: Lukla - Kathmandu by flight
Day 20: Rest day In Kathmandu
Day 21: Shopping around Kathmandu
Day 22: Departure to your next destination
Cost includes:
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Climbing Sherpa guide and his equipment allowance
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High
altitude tent, ropes, snow bars, gas (high fuel) & high
food.
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All
meals (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee/ Chocolate)
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Sleep and food on tea houses/camp what we have available
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Conservation/national
park entry permits fees
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If full camping trek then all arrangement (guide, cook,
kitchen boy, porters, all meals, cooking and camping equipment).
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Airport arrival and departure land transfers
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Nepali
Staff insurance.
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Accommodations in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast twin share
basis.
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Climbing equipments: Harness, Ice axe, Ascenders or Zumar,
Descenders or Eight fingers, Ropes, Carbines, Ice screws,
snow bars and Dead man only.
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Tourist Class Hotel accommodation on the same basis in others
cities if applicable.
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Client’s personal clothes, Sleeping Bag and meals in cities,
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Personal insurance and expenses,
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International flight fares, taxes and Visas,
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Airport taxes domestic & international,
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Any unforeseen expenses, drinks (coke, beers, mineral water
etc),
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Some
climbing equipments like (climbing shoes, trekking shoes,
crampons, head torch/Batteries/ Bulbs, Gloves (Thermal),
Gaiters
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Tips to tour leader and other staff a member & Any unforeseen
expenses
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Emergency
rescue by helicopter, medication and hospitalization in
case of illness and trip delays.
