Scale the summit of Island peak and experience the thrill of Himalayan adventure while certifying yourself a step ahead to mountaineering. If you want to take the next step from trekking to mountaineering, climbing Island peak is the perfect ice climbing trip to try first among the 33 “trekking peaks” of Nepal.
Although Himalayan Peaks should not be underestimated, Island Peak can offer the fit and experienced hill walkers a window into the world of mountaineering in the greater ranges Our Island Peak Climbing-14 days program is designed to provide mountaineering experience to adventure lovers who have some high-altitude trekking experience. Island peak climbing-16 days program starts with an exciting flight to Lukla and trekking through classic Everest base camp trekking trail through the Sherpa villages of Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche. Next, we take the right turn to Chhukung and climb Chhukung Ri to aid acclimatization.
Pickup included
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft) Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft) and Trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft) Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft) Day 4: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day - Hike to Everest view hotel Day 5: Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft) Day 6: Tengboche - Dingboche (4410m/14464ft) Day 7: Climb Chukkung Ri (5546m/18190 ft) and trek to Chhukung (4730m/15514ft) Day 8: Chhukung to Island peak base camp Day 9: Reach the summit of the Island peak (6,189m/) and return to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) Day 10: Contingency Day -an extra day given in case the targeted summit day has unfavorable weather conditions to summit Day 11: Trek back Chhukung to Namche Bazzar Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu Day 14: Departure
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
6AM 10:00 – Pickup from hotel and drive to Sankhu 11:00- 16:00 – Sankhu to Nagarkot via Sali River 16:00- 17:00- Reach View Tower, Watch sunset view 17:00- Drive to hotel in Kathmandu in a private vehicle