Island Peak Climbing 17 Days

Island Peak Climbing
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Island Peak Climbing OV
Island Peak, 6189 m is located in the upper Imja valley of the Khumbu surrounded by Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse to north , Makalu to the east and Amadablam to the south. The summit of the Island peak locates close by to the south face of the Lhotse, one of the world largest ice walls, offering stunning sights of beautiful Ama Dablam and Makalu. Island Peak is one of the best peak for advanced beginner/intermediate climbers to take on challenging glacier climb above 6000m.
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Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m). Day 02 : Kathmandu. Day 03 : Kathmandu. Day 04 : Flight to Lukla – Phagding. Day 05 : Phagding - Namche Bazar. Day 06 : Namche Bazar. Day 07 : Namche Bazar - Tyangbuche. Day 08 : Tyangbuche – Dingbuche. Day 09 : Dingbuche - Chukung (4730m) Day 10 : Chukung - Island Peak high camp. Day 11 : Summit and return to Dingbuche. Day 12 : Dingbuche - Tyangbuche. Day 13 : Tyangbuche - Namche Bazar. Day 14 : Namche Bazar - Lukla. Day 15 : Lukla - Kathmandu. Day 16 : Kathmandu. Day 17 : Departure. |
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Trip Cost > |
$5575/P
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International Flights > |
$1650/Person
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Regional Flights > |
$235/Person |
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Travel Innsurance > |
From $250/P |
Cost Includes:
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Cost Excludes:
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| - All airport transfers. - Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis. - Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. - Luxury Lodges as mentioned as available. - Luxury North Face Tents. - Climbing Equiptments. - Climbing Sherpa. - Climbing Permit. - Private vehicles. - Local English Speaking Tour Escort/guide. - All sightseeing with entry fees. - Emergency Oxygen bottle. - All applicable govt. taxes. |
- All flights. - All applicable airport taxes. - Special entry fees for camera / video camera. - Laundry, telephone calls, drinks, etc. - Tips. - Travel and Personal Insurance. - Passport and Visas. - All other services different from above mentioned. |
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Hotel/Camping
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Nights
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| Kathmandu | Dwarika's | 04 |
| Phagding | Yati Mountain Home | 01 |
| Namche | Yati Mountain Home | 03 |
| Khumjung | Camping | 01 |
| Tyangbuche | Camping | 02 |
| Dingbuche | Camping | 02 |
| Chukung |
Camping | 01 |
| Island Peak |
Camping | 01 |
| Lukla | Yati Mountain Home | 01 |
Island Peak Climbing IT
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu.Upon arrival to Kathmandu, a traditional welcome by our representative and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you can enjoy the sites of Thamel, where you can find all sorts of good restaurants. The shops are never ending. You might be tired going around confusing street, but you want shop wondering around. You find all types of Nepal's eastern handicrafts, Tibetan carpets, and exquisite jewelers. Overnight hotel.
Day 02 : Kathmandu.
A daytime to explore Kathmandu, the medieval capital while on the other side we prepare for trekking permits. Favorite destinations to get oriented are Kathmandu Durbar Square, the central cluster of incredible temples to Nepal's myriad deities, interlaced with stalls selling all manner of fascinating wares, or Swayambunath, the hilltop Buddhist monkey temple with it's characteristic 'eyes' in four directions. Both are a short stroll from the hotel, or a quick rickshaw ride. Overnight hotel.
Day 03 : Kathmandu.
After breakfast we will visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur is known for the fabulous art, culture, and lifestyle. The famous destinations of Bhaktapur are Nyatapola Temple, Pottery Square, Surya Binayak Temple, Changu Narayan, Nagarkot. You also can visit the different museums, namely National Art Gallery, The wood carving museum, and The Bronze and Brass museum. Meanwhile on the other side, we prepare for permits. Overnight Hotel.
Day 04 : Flight to Lukla - Phagding.
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800 m). After a break, trek to the Phakding (2800 m). The trial drops steeply and then descends gently to the intersection of the Jiri trial at Chablung. From Chablung the trial crosses a stream. The trial descends steeply to the Kusum Kangru Khola and cross the local-style suspension bridge. Crossing the bridge, the trial climbs then contours around a ridge to Ghat. The trial climbs again to Phakding where you find a huge collection of lodges. You can climb to the gompa on the hill above Phakding for the view of the high peaks. Overnight Lodge.
Day 05 : Phagding - Namche Bazar.
From Phakding the trial continues up to the Dudh Kosi valley. The trial crosses a small stream. There is an excellent view of Thamserku. Trial climbs steeply over a rocky ridge then traverse high above the river to Benkar (2700 m). From Benkar the trial crosses the Dudh Koshi on a suspension bridge. The trial follows along the river and climb to Chomoa. The trial climbs a bit and descends steeply into a big valley. Trial climbs out of the valley to Monjo, beyond which, the trial enters the Sagarmatha National Park. It then turns into a stream, upper trial to reach the main street of Namche. Overnight Lodge.
Day 06 : Namche Bazar.Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
Namche is the administrative centre for the Khumbu region and has a police check post. You can buy or rent any trekking material or climbing gear that you need. You can spend the day by taking a day hike to Thami, by visiting Khunde or Khumjung, or by relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar. Overnight Lodge.
Day 07 : Namche Bazar - Tyangbuche.
A direct route from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche starts at Chhorkung and then to Khumjung, from Namche Bazaar it is one hour steep climb to Shyangboche. You can find few tea shops over here. You can have excellent view of Everest and Ama Dablam. Trial descends to Khumjung (3790 m). The Khumjung gompa possesses what is believed to be the skull of a yeti. There is Hillary school which succeeded in providing education for children of Khumbu. The trial drops steeply on a dusty trial to Phunki Thanga. It is two hours climb from Phunki Thanga to Tengpoche. The trial climbs steeply at first, then makes gradual ascent through forest and around mani stones as it follows the side of hill up to the saddle on which the monastery sits. Overnight Lodge.
Day 08 : Tyangbuche - Dingboche.
From Tengboche it is a short, steep and muddy descent to Devuche through a forest of birches, conifers and rhododendrons. You can see different types of birds such as Lophophorus (National bird of Nepal), Himalayan monal and impeyan pheasant which lives only at high altitudes. Upon crossing the Imja Khola on a steel bridge, the route climbs past some magnificently carved mani stones to Pangboche (3860 m). Following Panboche, the route enters the meadows above the tree line and reaches the Shomare. The trial from Shomare ascends to Dingboche. Overnight Lodge.
Day 09 : Dingboche - Chukung | Altitude 4730m.
The trial descends from Dingboche to Chukung. Overnight Lodge.
Day 10 : Chukung - Island Peak High camp.
Trek to Island peak high camp from Chukung. Overnight camp.
Day 11 : Summit return to Dingboche.
This is the climbing period to climb of Island peak and back to Dingbuche. Overnight Lodge.
Day 12 : Dingboche - Tyangboche.
Trek back from Dingboche to Tyangboche. Overnight Lodge.
Day 13 : Tyangboche - Namche Bazar.
Trek back from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar. Overnight Lodge.
Day 14 : Namche Bazar - Lukla.
Trek back from Namche Bazaar to Lukla. Overnight Lodge.
Day 15 : Lukla - Kathmandu.
Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel.
Day 16 : Kathmandu.
Free stay at Kathmandu Valley and sightseeing. Overnight Hotel.
Day 17 : Departure.
Transfer to airport for departure.
Island Peak Climbing IE
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Trip Details - IPC72
Group Size: 02-07
Activity Level:
Activities: Tour
Accommodations:
Hotel : 05 Nights 4-5 Star hotels ( Map: Breakfast & Dinner)
Lodge : 10 Nights Standard Lodge ( All Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Camping : 1 Nights ( All meals : Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
Trip Info
- Arrival Info:
Our representative will be arriving at the airport you will be landing. Please look for a board with your name or South Asian Holidays. Upon welcome greetings, you will be transfered to hotel. - Hotel Info:
Hotel we book are carefully selected and located in the city center unless you requested different hotel by name and category. - Guide Info:
We carefully select our guides who knows the route well and lead several group for the same trip you booked.





