Island Peak Climbing- 6169m.

Itinerary

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1. Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

2. Day 02 Kathmandu-Lukla (2860m) fly in the morning for 45 minutes then commence & trek to Phakding (2600m) – 4 hours

   After a very early start and an early take off from Kathmandu Domestic Airport, a 45-minute flight is all it takes to propel into the Everest region of Nepal. The landings at Lukla (2800m) is spectacular and on arrival you will be greeted by trekking crew who organize the luggage and hustle you off for tea. After a leisurely lunch you will start the trek in earnest, setting off for a gentle walk to Phakding (2800m), a further 3 hours to the north. The trail leads through Lukla, past hotels, shops and airline offices to the edge of the Lukla plateau where the trail drops to meet the intersection of the Jiri trail at Chablung. From here the trail follows the Dudh Kosi north through the village of Ghat and then finally to Phakding where you should spend the night.

3. Day 03 Phakding - Naamche Bazar (3446m) - 5/6 hours

   From Phakding the trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi Valley, staying 100m above the river on it's West Bank. The trail leads to Jorsale (2810m) where you enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here you will continue on an ever-steeping trail to Namche Bazaar (3446m), known simply as Namche. En route you have cross the spectacular suspension bridge high above the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and the Dudh Kosi, and shortly after glimpse first view of Everest, way off to the northeast. The trail to Namche is steep and long, but eventually you will reach the remarkable Sherpa capital perched high on the hillside and dominated to the east by the immense bulk of Kwangde (6187m).

4. Day 04 Namche Bazar, on day rest for acclimatization

   Acclimatization is important before trekking higher, and this is a scheduled stop, which will allow you to gradually become used to the effects of altitude - the lower pressure and the thinner air. You can spend the day by taking a side trip to Thami or Khumjung, by visiting the National Park Visitor Center on the hill above Namche or by simply resting and browsing in the shops in the town. Namche is a fascinating place simply to 'hang out' and take in the culture of the mountains, from the trading of visiting Tibetans to the stories of departing mountaineers.

5. Day 05 Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3867m) - 5/6 hours

   From Namche you have to trek northeast on a direct line to Everest, starting up the hill to the Visitor Center and continuing on a reasonably flat easy trail high above the Dudh Kosi. Ahead of you can see one of the most beautiful mountains in the Khumbu - Ama Dablam (6856m), as well as Everest still far off in the distance. At Sanasa you should branch off the trail and head up the hill to the small settlement of Phunki where you will stop for lunch. From here it is a steady descent to the Tengboche. This is a beautiful settlement where you can see the famous Tibetan Monastery. This is the place where you have to spend overnight.

6. Day 06 Tengboche – Dingboche (4343m) – 6 hours

7. Day 07 Dingboche-Lobuche (4930m) - 5 hours

8. Day 08 Lobuche-Gorakshep (3200m) – 4 hours

9. Day 09 Gorakhshep-Kalapattar (5545m) or Everest Base camp - Lobuche, 6 hours

10. Day 10 Lobuche – Chhukung valley

11. Day 11 Chhukung (acclimatization/rest day)

12. Day 12 Chhukung - Island Peak base camp

    From Chhukung you have to continue in a general easterly direction to the site of your base camp. The trail follows the moraine of the Lhotse glacier to the snout of the Imja glacier where it branches to the east and skirts around the base of Island Peak. You have to make your main camp at a spot known as Pareshaya Gyab at 5087m.

13. Day 13 Island Peak base camp-high camp

    After taking lunch and resting you will continue up to the high camp, a further hour or so up the mountain. The trail is well defined until you reach the area of the high camp at approx. 5500m.

14. Day 14 High Camp-summit – and decent Chhukung valley

    You have to set off early for the summit at about 3.00 am, and scramble up in the dark to the snow-covered glacier above. From here you have to take care your way up the glacier until you should reach a broad snow basin, which leads up to the final section of the climb. Ahead of you now is the main summit ridge and climb a steep snow and ice slope, using fixed ropes, for approx. 100m to access the ridge. The ridge is a classic and leads quickly to the east up to the main summit at 6189m. From the summit there are fantastic across to Lhotse to the north, the Amphu Labsta and Mera Peak to the south, and Ama Dablam to the west. After taking in the views you can descend by the same route, abseiling from the ridge, and making your way back carefully to Base Camp. You have to retrace your steps back down to the Imja valley, firstly to Chhukung where you have to stop for overnight stay.

15. Day 15/19 Decent from Chhukung valley - Lukla

16. Day 20 Lukla (fly out)-Katmandu

17. Day 21 Free day in ktm

    Note: You can add some more days as per your necessity.