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Trip Details
  • Activity and Attractions Peak, Panoramic Views, Explore Tengboche Monastery and Stargazing at High Altitude
  • Duration16 Days explore of Island Peak
  • Max. Altitude6,160 m
  • PriceUSD $ 2200 per person
  • Best SeasonOctober - November and April - May
  • Trip CodeSKOM001
  • Trip TypeLodge and Camping
  • GradeMedium
  • DestinationNepal

Island Peak: A Journey of a Lifetime

Island peak is one of the most popular trekking peak in the Nepal. It is suitable for beginner and non technical person.
Island peak is also known as ImjaTse by local. It stands at height of 6,189m. It is located at Khumbu region of Nepal. It was named Island peak because of its close resemble to island sitting in middle of glacier in Chukung valley. It was named by as Island peak by members of the British Everest Expedition. It is extension of the ridge that comes down from the Lhotse Shar in 1953.

Highlights of the trip

  • Beginner’s friendly.
  • Great view of major mountains in Everest region.
  • First step in mountaineering field.
  • Religious and Cultural beauty of the region.
  • Customizable
    This peak is one of the most popular trekking peak in the Nepal. It can be climbed with little or no experience with the help of support climber. This peak can be starting point for beginners in the field of mountaineering. This peak is often used by the climbing team as warm up peak before their major expedition in the region such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse. It helps them to acclimatize and refresh their skills.

The changing temperature have made impacted this peak too. The glacier have converted into field of crevasses. This peak now closely resemble the condition of Mt. Everest with Khumbu Glacier with lot of crevasses. This can be good to those who wants to experience the thrill of walking in field of crevasses without having to risk very much.

This peak can customized and added with other trekking route for making more interesting. Often it is combined with Everest Base Camp (EBC).

Short Itinerary:

Day 1:
Flight from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla  Trek to Phakding 
Maximum Altitude: (2,850m / 9,350ft)
Trekking duration: 3 to 4 hours

Day 2:
Trek from Phakding  to Namche Bazaar 
Maximum Altitude: (3,440m / 11,285ft)
Trekking duration: 3 to 5 hours

Day 3:
Trek to Namche Bazaar from Phakding
Maximum Altitude: (3,440m / 11,285ft)
Trekking duration: Relax and Rest

Day 4:
Acclimatization Day at Namche
Maximum Altitude: (3,440 m / 3,880ft )
Trekking Duration: 4 to 5 hours

Day 5:
Trek to Tengboche from Namche Bazaar
Maximum Altitude: (3,870m / 12,697ft)
Trekking Duration: 5 to 6 hours

DAY 6:
Trek to Dingboche from Tengboche
Maximum Altitude: (4,360 m / 14,305ft)
Trekking Duration: 5 to 6 hours

DAY 7:
Dingboche Acclimatization day Hike to Nangkartsang Peak
Maximum Altitude: (4,360m / 14,305ft)
Trekking Duration: 3 to 4 hours

DAY 8:
Dingboche to Lobuche
Maximum Altitude: (4,940m / 16,208ft)
Trekking Duration: 5 to 6 hours

DAY 9:
Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp
Maximum Altitude: (5,364m / 17,599ft)
Trekking Duration: 6 to 7 hours

DAY 10:
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Maximum Altitude: (5,545m / 18,193ft)
Trekking Duration: 7 to 8 hours

DAY 11:
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Maximum Altitude: (3,438m / 11,280ft)
Trekking Duration: 6 to 7 hours

DAY 12:
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Maximum Altitude: (2,800m / 9,187ft)
Trekking Duration: 6 to 7 hours

DAY 13:
Fly back to Kathmandu or Manthali/Ramechhap
Maximum Altitude: (1,350m /  4,429ft)
Trekking Duration: 5 to 6 hours

DAY 14:
Final departure
Maximum Altitude: (1,350m / 4,429ft)
Trekking Duration: 5 hours

Price includes and excludes
Includes
  • Expedition Permit and Royalties.
  • Garbage Deposit.
  • All ground transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicles.
  • Sagarmatha National park entry permit and all necessary paper work.
  • Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek and expedition.
  • 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan.
  • Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
  • Tents and food in base camp.
  • Base camp Kitchen staffs.
  • Climbing Sherpa as required.
  • Porters/ Yak to Base camp and back.
  • All the staff salaries & allowances.
  • All the staff insurance & Heli Insurances.
  • Group Climbing gears.
  • All the necessary equipment at base camp.
  • Walkie talkie set for each Sherpa.
Excludes
  • International flight to and from Kathmandu.
  • Nepalese visa fee.
  • Tips to staffs.
  • Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg).
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
  • Travel and Heli rescue insurance for clients.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.)
  • Internet Access during the Expedition.
  • Personal Climbing equipment.
  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended.
  • Personal Climbing Guide if requested.
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport and Transfer to Hotel (1,300m).

Arrival in Kathmandu and pick up and transfer to hotel by office representative. Hang around Thamel on availability of time. Acquire and prepare necessary gear for the trip.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel

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Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,800m) and trek to Phakding (2,640m) 3-4 hours.

We take early flight to Lukla (25minutes) and easy downhill walk to Phakding. Its short trek to Phakding from Lukla. The trail goes alongside Dudh Koshi River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

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Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,446m) 5-6 hours.

Namche Bazar is also known as Sherpa Capital. Sherpa is an ethnic community of people who are well known for being good at mountaineering.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 4: Exploration Day in Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazar is one of best place to stay. Namche Bazar is good for exploring Sherpa culture and tradition. Modern facilitates are increasing in the region. It is the combination of modern and primitive life. You can visit museum and have relaxation time in Namche.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

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Day 5: Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3800m) 5-6 hours.

On the way to Tengboche, the view of Himalaya is breathtaking. Chorten and praying flag hanged in the path to Tengboche gives amazing view to the scenery. Tengboche has monastery that is well renowned around the region. This monastery is biggest and represents the history of Buddhism in the region.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

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Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,243m) 5-6 hours.

It gradual uphill climb to Dingboche. It’s an easy ascent without any steep climb or downhill. Early start on this particular day give good sunrise view of Mt. AmaDablam. It have view point where you can see exotic view of Mt. AmaDablam.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 7: Rest and acclimatization day in Dingboche.

Acclimatization is very important in altitude. It is best to rejuvenate body to climb further in altitude. You can visit to the Himalayan Rescue Association to listen the lecture about various health related issue in high altitude.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

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Day 8: Dingboche to Chhukung(4,730m) 4hours.

It will be short lunch camp to Chhukung village. It is a small settlement and last stop before climbing. Equipments and necessary items can be purchased and hired here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

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Day 9: Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m) 3-4 hours.

It will be short walk to base camp. The base camp would be set by the staffs sent in advance. Preparations will be made by staffs to climb the peak.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping

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Day 10-11: Climbing Period.

Extra day is added to ensure the success of climbing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping

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Day 12: Island Peak Base camp to Pangboche (3,985m) 5-6 hours.

We will trace back the same route to ascend to the base camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

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Day 13: Pangboche to Namche Bazar (3,446m) 4-5 hours.

We will trace back the same route to ascend to the base camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

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Day 14: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800 m) 6-7 hours.

We will trace back the same route to ascend to the base camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

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Day 15: Lukla to Kathmandu Valley.

On arrival to Kathmandu, Sherpa Khangri representative will transfer you back to the Hotel. It will be free day. In evening, dinner with cultural dance will be arranged to celebrate the trip.

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 16: Transfer to International Airport for final departure.

Journey with us end here. Office representative will take you to International airport for final departure as per schedule requirement.

Meals: Breakfast

Gears and Equipment

Here’s a suggested packing list for your Everest Base Camp trek. Consider this as a starting point, adjusting based on your personal needs and the season. For winter treks, you’ll need additional layers of warm clothing. We’ll provide you with a 75-liter duffel bag for the trek, which you’ll receive during the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The duffel bag is yours to keep!

FAQs for Everest Base Camp Trek

DO you have Airport pickup services?

We offer complimentary airport-to-hotel transfers for all our trekking clients, both upon arrival and departure. When you land at Kathmandu airport, our representative will be there to greet you, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. As a warm welcome, you’ll receive a garland before being escorted to your hotel in a private vehicle. This service ensures you feel comfortable and supported in a new country, eliminating any concerns about navigation or finding your way.

How the Trek start?

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representative will be there to welcome you. We recommend arriving in Kathmandu no later than 3 PM, at least one day before your trek departure date, to allow sufficient time for preparation. On the day of the trek departure, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your domestic flight to Lukla. The package includes the cost of round-trip flights between Kathmandu and Lukla.

What are the different modes of transportation?

You can choose to either trek on foot or take a helicopter. Enjoy exciting and affordable helicopter treks to Everest Base Camp, with options for both 5-day and 10-day itineraries. Additionally, the tour can be customized to suit your specific needs.

What is the elevation of Everest Base Camp?

The elevation of Everest Base Camp is 5,364 meters (17,598 feet).

What is the accommodation like during the Everest Base Camp trek?

Accommodation during the Everest Base Camp trek varies from simple tea houses to more comfortable lodges. The amenities are basic, typically including a bed, a shared bathroom, and a common dining area.

Compared to other trekking regions like Langtang and Manaslu, the accommodation in the Everest region tends to be more comfortable.

Can I experience the local culture and interact with communities during the Everest Base Camp trek?

Yes, one of the highlights of trekking to Everest Base Camp is learning about and connecting with the local people and culture. The Sherpa people, who are native to the Khumbu region, offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in their unique and fascinating way of life.

What is the best time of year to trek in Nepal?

The best seasons for trekking in Nepal are autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May). Autumn provides clear skies, stunning mountain views, and moderate temperatures, while spring is known for its beautiful blooms, particularly rhododendrons, which make the trails even more picturesque.