Trip Introduction
Himalayan Planet Adventures offers a climb of Island Peak (Imja Tse 6189 meters/20,300 feet), This Island peak trip combines the classic route to the Base Camp of Mt Everest and Kalapathar, as we trek through the homeland of the Sherpa with climbing one of Nepal's trekking peaks. After visiting Everest Base Camp and climbing to Kalapathar we enter the next valley and hike to Island Peak Base Camp. We have 2 days to climb Island Peak which includes an extra day in case the weather does not co-operate on our first attempt. Island peak is located in the upper Imja valley of the Khumbu, surrounded by Himalayan giants: the South Face of Lhotse, Makalu, Baruntse and Cho Polu dominate the skyline as you climb this beautiful peak. Closely linked with Everest history, Island Peak was named by Eric Shipton in 1952 and the first ascent was made by members of the 1953 British Everest team as a training climb. The climbing is challenging yet attainable for the beginning alpine climber and the summit ridge provides one of the most aesthetic mornings that a Himalayan climber could dream of.
This peak relatively accessible mountain, and offers some of the most outstanding views. The Island Peak expedition would be suitable for either a climber visiting the Himalayas for the first time or keen hill walkers with some previous experience of using crampons and ice axes. Island Peak is a more technical peak than some of the other trekking peaks- there is an easy scramble and a rock ridge to a glacier and above here there is a steep snow headwall leading to a classic summit ridge. This itinerary has been carefully designed to allow for gradual acclimatization which increases your chances of summiting Island Peak but also makes the trip more enjoyable and safer! As a safety precaution we bring a portable altitude chamber, a comprehensive first aid kit and emergency oxygen for your safety.
Outline Itinerary
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- Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
- Day 02: Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding
- Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day 04: Acclimatization day
- Day 05: Trek to Tyangboche
- Day 06: Trek to Pheriche
- Day 07: Acclimatization day at Pheriche
- Day 08: Pheriche to Lobuche
- Day 09: Trek to Everest base camp and return back to Gorakshep
- Day 10: Kalapathar hike and to Dingboche
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- Day 11: Trek to Chhukung valley
- Day 12: Trek to Island Peak Base camp
- Day 13: Climb to High Camp
- Day 14: Climb summit to back to Chhukung
- Day 15: Reserve day for conditional situation
- Day 16: Trek back to Tyangboche
- Day 17: Trek back to Namche bazzar
- Day 18: Trek back to Lukla
- Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu
- Day 20: Flight reserve day/Leisure at Ktm
- Day 21: Departure from Kathmandu
Service Includes
- 3 night’s deluxe twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu in 4 star hotel
- All local transportation by suitable vehicle(car, van, bus) in Kathmandu
- Complementary welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu both way flight tickets
- Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the trek as per itinerary
- Accommodation on teahouse/tent during the trek as per itinerary
- Climbing leader (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), camping chef, one assistant guide (for each two member) and Sherpa porters, all payments with insurance
- Sagarmatha National park entry fee and TIMS permit
- Climbing peak permit/s & other necessary fees
- Safe drinking water
- Exclusive medical kit bag
- Emergency Oxyzen, Gamow bag
- Mobile phone for the communication on pay call basis
- Necessary group climbing gear & equipments
- Himalayan Planet exclusive medical kit bag
- Himalayan Planet T-Shirt & trek bag
- Down jacket & sleeping bag for trip only
- All government and local taxes
- Intl. flight ticket re-confirmation
- Submit your tourist registration form to the require embassy/consulate
Service Excludes
- Visa fees, intl. airfare & all departure taxes
- Garbage Deposit USD 250.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don’t take back their garbage to Namche Bazaar & Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing equipment (can be hire in Kathmandu, Namche or Chhukung)
- Excess baggage charges
- Mask and regulator
- Lunch & dinner in city
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
- Tips for driver, guides and porters
- Any extending trips
- Services doesn’t includes in service inclusive column
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)Namaste & welcome to Himalayan Planet of Nepal. While you landed at the Tribhuvan intl. airport Himalayan Planet Adventures representative welcomes you with your name and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, bring you at head office and briefing about the program and check up your equipments and evening we’ll pick up you for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program in the heart of Kathmandu and overnight at Hotel.
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