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Island Peak Climbing

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Highlights:
Duration : 17 nights and 18 days.
Trek start/end: At Lukla.
Activities: Trekking and climbing.
Best season: October to December and March to May.
Viewpoints: Kala Pattar and Chhukung Ri.
High pass: Khongma La 5535m between Labuche and Chhukung.
Grade: Difficulty due to high altitude.
Highest elevation: Island Peak 6165m.
Trek/climbing style: 15 nights at teahouse + 3 nights camping.
Enthnic group: Majority of Sherpas.
Culture: Buddhist.
Monasteries: Khumjung, Pangboche and Tengboche monasteries.
Villages: Khumjung, Khunde, Phortse and Pangboche.
Himalayan scenery: Thamserku, Kangtenga, Kawangde Peak, Tabuche, Ama Dablam, Puma Ri, Khumbutse, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Island Peak and Makalu etc.
Lakes: Cho La Tsho and Imja Tsho.
$2550 per person Island Peak Island Peak 6165m
$2250 per person Island Peak Island Peak Summit
$2550 per person Island Peak Island Peak
$2550 per person Crampon point Crampon point
$2550 per person Island Peak BC Island Peak BC
$2550 per person Ama Dablam Mt. Ama Dablam
$2550 per person Island Peak Views of Island Peak from Dingboche
Island Peak
Island Peak
Island Peak
Crampon point
Island Peak BC
Ama Dablam
Island Peak

Island Peak Climbing is in the Everest region of Nepal. Locally, it is recognized as an Imja Tse. Internationally, it is famous as Island Peak. When viewed from Dingboche, it resembles an island in a sea of ice. It rises from an extension of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar (8393m). It has unforgettable views of Nuptse, Lhotse, and Lhotse Shar to the North. Makalu, Cho Polu to the East, and Ama Dablam and Baruntse to the South of the summit.

Our experienced climbing guide fixes our climbing rope and manages the climbs with his professional skills. The guide gives a climbing training class at Base Camp a day before you climb to the summit.

How difficult is the Island Peak climbing?

Island Peak Climbing is more manageable than other 6k peaks in Nepal. The path from High Camp is narrow and steep, with zigzags and some scrambling over the rock before we reach the crampon point at the glacier’s edge. After the gears are set, we climb on the glacier traverse, crossing a few deep crevasses that must be crossed on ladders to reach the bottom of the steep summit ice wall. Then, we climb to a vertical summit ice wall where the guide fixes the climbing rope, and with a jumar, ice axe, and crampon, the summit ice wall climbing is still not technical. But, it is still challenging at high altitudes.

How to reach Island Peak Base Camp?

We fly to Lukla Airport from Kathmandu, and the walk begins from here. We hike up to Everest Base Camp, Kala Pattar Viewpoint, and Khongma La (mountain pass) for safe acclimatization before we push on to Island Peak Base Camp.

When is the best season for Island Peak Climbing?

March to May and October to December are the best season for the Island Peak Climbing.

Day to day Itinerary:

Please follow the cardboard of High Camp Trekking upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. Our company representative will help you get to the hotel. We explain things to do in Kathmandu.

All includes: Airport pick up, bed, and breakfast.
We explain each day's program and packing list for trekking and Island Peak climbing. Today, we obtained an Island Peak climbing permit in Kathmandu. In the afternoon, we will take you to tour the world heritage site Kathmandu Hanuman Dhoka.

All includes: Bed and breakfast.

We travel to Ramechhap Airport from Kathmandu (132km) by microbes at 1:00 AM. Then, we fly to Lukla in the morning. From Lukla, we go downhill through the Rhododendron forest and pass Ghat village, with its mani mantra walls and monastery, to reach Phakding, where we have lunch. Then, we follow Dhudha Khosi Green Valley and pass by Banker Village to get to Manju, where we spend a night. En route, we see Kusum Khang and Thamserku peaks.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We buy the Sagarmatha National Park hiking passes in Manju. From here, we go downhill through the Rhododendron forest and cross the bridge to reach Jhorsale village. We prepare plenty of water for the next steep uphill to get Namche through the high bridge and pine forests. We could see wild goats (Himalayan Thar), birds, and the first glimpse of Mt. Everest en route to Namche Bazaar.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
After breakfast, we will tour Everest View Hotel, Khumjung, and Khunde village for a day. We visit the school and monastery in Khumjung village to see the Yeti skull. This is also a scenic and cultural tour. After visiting Khunde village, we descend to Namche. We spend a second night in Namche to ensure safe acclimatization.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We leave Namche after breakfast. Today, we are heading to Phortse village via Mong La. The path to Kyangjungma is easy to take through Tenzin Norgay Memorial Stupa, which has fabulous views of Khumbu Valley, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. There is an uphill walk to Mong La from Kyanjungma. We could see Yaks, Naks, Chauri, and wild mountain goats (Himalayan Thar) en route. We take a cup of tea at Mong, which has stunning views of Mt. Ama Dablam. Then, we catch a steep downhill to Phortse Thanga through Rhododendrons and pine forest. After crossing the bridge, there comes uphill to reach Phortse village. It is a less crowded village where we can see Pheasants (the national birds of Nepal), musk deer, and Himalayan Thar (wild goats).

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
Leaving Phortse village, we catch a less crowded trail to reach Upper Pangboche village, which has the best views of Mt. Ama Dablam. There is a monastery that is the oldest in the Khumbu valley. We visit the monastery that also has a Yeti skull. Now, we join on the busy trail of the Everest Base Camp to reach Somare, where we take a lunch break for an hour. Next, we catch a gradual uphill trail to Pheriche, where we spend two nights for safe acclimatization.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee
After breakfast, we hike up to Nangkar Tshang Peak (5000m), with spectacular views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu, Island Peak, Tabuche, Khangtenga, and Thamserku. We then return to Pheriche for lunch. At 3:00 p.m., we attend a free class about altitude sickness and precautions by the volunteer doctors at the Himalayan Rescue Clinic. We spend a second night at Pheriche to ensure safe acclimatization.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
Pheriche is a grassy land where yaks graze around us. Leaving Pheriche, we ascend the valley to Thukla, where we drink tea. From Thukla, we climb a steep hill to get up Thukla Pass, which has a line of memorials of the famous mountaineers who died on Mt. Everest. It is a memorable place for trekkers because of the beautiful scenery and yet poignant tombstones in tribute to the Mountaineers. From here, we go to Lobuche through a gradual uphill with a stunning panoramic of the peaks at the end of Khumbu Valley bordering Tibet. We visit the Italian pyramid in the afternoon.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We are leaving Lobuche early in the morning because we are heading to Everest Base Camp and returning to Gorak Shep today. There is a flat walk on grassy land for an hour and a short, steep climb to Lobuche Pass. We follow the Khumbu glacier northward to Gorak Shep, where we drop our luggage at the room. We have a quick lunch and prepare a day bag to hike up to Everest Base Camp through a rocky trail along the side of the Khumbu glacier. We touch the famous Khumbu icefalls and glaciers at EBC (5364m) where we spend an hour. Then, we went back to Gorakshep, where we spent a night.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We climb steeply uphill to Kala Pattar, 5545m, which offers 360-degree views of the Everest panorama, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Puma Ri, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Taboche Peak, Khumbu Icefalls, Khumbu glaciers, and Everest Base Camp. This is a bit tough but even more scenic than Everest Base Camp yesterday. We return to Gorak Shep for breakfast and pack the bag. Then, we retrace our footsteps back to Lobuche.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
As an idea of safe acclimatization for Island Peak climbing, we cross Khongma La 5535m to reach Chhukung today. Leaving Lobuche early in the morning, we cross the Khumbu glacier and climb steep uphill to reach Khongma La. The views of iconic peaks and glaciers are spectacular in all directions from the top of Khongma La. Then, we will have a long and steep downhill to Chhukung to spend a night.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
After breakfast, we collect the necessary climbing equipment in Chhukung. Then, we head up to Island Peak Base Camp, where our cook chef prepares fresh meals, and everyone sleeps in tents.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
After breakfast, the guide shows you all the necessary climbing equipment, briefs you about the technical parts and shows a demo of how to use climbing gear, such as ascending and descending on fixed lines on the steep ice wall. We provide this type of training for novice climbers.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.

Today is long and demanding because we are climbing Island Peak 6189m as our main trip objective. We wake up at 1:00 AM and head toward High Camp after breakfast. From High Camp, we climb steeply uphill over the screen to reach a narrow gully and some scrambling over the rock before we reach the crampon point at the glacier's edge. After the set of climbing gears, we climb on the glacier traverse, where we cross a few deep crevasses that must be crossed on ladders to reach the bottom of the summit ice wall. Then, we climb to the steep summit ice wall where the guide fixes the climbing rope, and with a jumar, ice axe, and crampon, the summit ice wall climbing is still not technical. But, it is still challenging at high altitudes. The views are unforgettable in all directions from the top of Island Peak. After enjoying summit victory glory and taking some pictures, we descend a long, steep downhill to Base Camp.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
After breakfast, we leave Base Camp and follow the same path back to Chhukung. We continue downhill to the villages of Dingboche and lower Pangboche to reach Tengboche, which has a popular monastery en route to the Everest Base Camp Trek. The monks chanting at the monastery and Sunset views on Mt. Everest are not to be missed from Tengboche.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
Leaving Tengboche, we walk downhill through Rhododendrons and pine forests to reach Phunki Tenga, where the army checks hiking passes. From here, we walk uphill to Lausasa and continue to Kyanjuma, where we drink a cup of tea. Then, we head to Namche through a fairly easy path with nice views of Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam. We have free time in Namche in the afternoon.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
Today, we end our walk at Lukla. Leaving Namche, the police check hiking passes at the end of the village. From here, we descend to the Top Danda, where we have the last chance to see Mt. Everest and continue downhill to the high bridge and Jhorsale. We have a short, steep uphill to Manju, Sagarmatha National Park office, where our hiking passes exit. From here, we continue walking along the Dhudha Kosi valley to reach Pakhading where we take lunch. Then, we are heading to Lukla, where we spend a night at the end of the trip.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We take a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning and check in to our Hotel. In the afternoon, we have free time in Kathmandu.

All includes: Breakfast and Hotel transfer.
If the Lukla flight is canceled due to weather, we use this day for the waiting flights on the following day.
Our company representative will drop you at the Kathmandu International Airport in time for the flight home.

All includes: International Airport departure.
The Trek itinerary can be changed for an interesting side trip and additional acclimatization day if needed while on the trek.

Do you have any questions about Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing? Or, would you like to see how it can be customized to your needs? Please DM us.

The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing departure dates do not match your needs, please DM us, and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.

If you are in a group (2 to 15 people), we offer a discount on the package.

Fixed departure dates:
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
23 Dec 2024 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
30 Dec 2024 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
5 Mar 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
12 Mar 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
19 Mar 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
26 Mar 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
2 Apr 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
9 Apr 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
16 Apr 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
23 Apr 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
30 Apr 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
7 May 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
14 May 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
21 May 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
28 May 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
6 Oct 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
13 Oct 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
20 Oct 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
27 Oct 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
3 Nov 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
10 Nov 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
17 Nov 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
24 Nov 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
5 Dec 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
12 Dec 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
19 Dec 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
26 Dec 2025 Island Peak Climbing $2550 per person 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport picks up and departures.
  • 3 nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at 2** Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Sagarmatha (Everest/Khumbu) National Park hiking passes.
  • Khumbu (Everest) local Govt. Tax.
  • Island Peak climbing permit fees.
  • Round trip Lukla flight tickets for clients and guide.
  • Teahouse & camping meals for clients: 17 Breakfasts, 17 Luches and 16 Dinners with tea/coffee etc. Meals can be selected from menu and will have enough daily.
  • Normal room with twin beds and sharing bathroom at the lodge.
  • All necessary camping and kitchen equipments at Island Peak BC.
  • All necessary climbing equipment (personal and sharing climbing equipment with a group).
  • Climbing course at Island Peak BC for couple of hours.
  • First Aid Kit. First Aid Kit. Our guide trained in Wilderness First Aid.
  • Trekking & climbing staffs: an experienced trek & climbing guide, cook and necessary porters.
  • Salary and meals for trek & climbing guide, cook and porters.
  • Inusrance of trek & climbing guide, cook and porters.
  • All Govt. Taxes.
  • Rescue arrangment if needed while on the trek & climbing.
  • Island Peak summit certificate.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Mineral water, boiled water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, biscuit, sprite, beer, and whiskey etc.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical and emergency evacuation covered).
  • Private bathroom during the trekking days.
  • Horse/Yak renting while on the trek.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan etc.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal tourist visa (you can obtain tourist visa upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully the cost, including and not including the above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not include drinking or boiled water, which you can buy at the teahouse; this is $1 to 3 per liter. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charges, and hot showers are omitted. Wi-Fi costs $20 for 10GB and $ USD30 for 20GB unlimited per card. The battery charge is $1 to 10 per hour per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower is USD3 to 7 per head.

If the Lukla flight is canceled due to weather conditions, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu and Lukla for any additional days. You do not require extra payment to reschedule the Lukla flight due to the cancellation of weather. But, there can be less priority for flight-canceled passengers on the following day. If there are unexpected circumstances, such as flight cancellations due to weather conditions, we offer you an alternative trip.

We insure trekking and climbing staff and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. However, we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please accept the policy that can cover trekking and climbing activities up to 6000m for the days you will actually be trekking.

Inquiry

    List of trekking & climbing equipment:
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Four pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag (-20 degree centigrade) with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • Personal climbing gears: Climbing helmet, harness, prussik rope, tape slling, ice axe, Jumar (Ascending device), ACT guide (belay device), climbing boot, crampons and lock carabiners.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (25 to 35L) or rucksack large enough (65 to 75L) size.

    Note: We have down jacket and sleeping bag rental facilities for our clients. The rental fee is US$1.5 per sleeping bag and down jacket daily.

    The following are the reasons for booking a trip with us.
    • We are registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism and have the authority to operate a trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Government. We are a healthy and up-to-date local hiking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the expedition with a 40% advance and pay the balance of the expedition amount upon arrival in Kathmandu/Nepal.
    • You can book the expedition before you arrive and pay the Kathmandu balance.

      Pay method:

      Please read the terms and conditions carefully before booking a package trip. Once you agree with the terms and conditions, payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited,

      Bank branch address: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
      Name of Account Holder's (beneficiary):- High Camp Trekking (P) Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you would like to transfer the deposit to Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use the name of our company owner/manager, Norsang Lama.

      Note:- Please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank or Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME for transferring the booking in advance to us. 
    • The trip departure is guaranteed once you have booked the trip with us. If you want to postpone the trip's departure date, you do not need to pay an extra fee. We will never let you down after we receive payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize essential trips for group members. Our package is all-inclusive (no hidden costs). We customize the trip itinerary based on your enjoyable side trip, holiday length, and the activities you need. Let us know your holiday length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide never gets tired of your questions about plants, people, animals, and the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great hiking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can call us anytime on WhatsApp at +977-9841876395 (our support team is available 24/7).

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