To many mountaineers, Island Peak is one of the most beautiful in the world. The approach to the summit is made through Solu Khumbu on route to Everest. You veer off from the Everest trail form Namche Bazaar and head into the beautiful Gokyo valley filled with icy glaciers and high altitude lakes. Along the way you pass kalapattar from where you can get amazing panoramic views of the Everest range. From here you head to the tented base camp. The summit attempts are made after spending the night at a high camp perched on the south west ridge of island peak. The views you obtain while descending are our of this world. Attempting this peak will give you an amazing cultural as well as physically challenging and emotional experience that one can only gain in rugged mountains places, you will form strong bonds with your team and gain special admiration for your trekking team and Sheraps as you will surly appreciate their stout heart, courage and skills as they assist you in making the peak.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: Arrival at Kathmandu
DAY 02: Stay in Kathmandu for the official procedure
DAY 03: Fly to Lukla (2,834 m) & trek to Phakding (2,611 m)
Days 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
DAY 05: Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m)
DAY 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,867 m)
DAY 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,343 m)
DAY 08: Trek to Chhukung (4,730 m)
DAY 09: Island Peak base camp
DAY 10: Island Peak High camp (5,600 m)
DAY 11: Island Peak Summit (6,189 m) back to base camp.
DAY 12: Trek to Pangboche (3,901 m)
DAY 13: Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m)
DAY 14: Trek to Phakding
DAY 15: Trek to Lukla
DAY 16: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
DAY 17: Rest at Kathmandu
DAY 18: Departure on your own destination
COST INCLUDES
1 high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food, materials to the higher camps. Also help the members of the expedition during climbing and summit attempt.
Common climbing equipment (Required rope, ice bar, ice piton, figure 8 etc.)
High altitude tents for all members and climbing Sherpa
Base camp sleeping tent for each members, climbing Sherpa, BC staffs, kitchen staffs and liaison officer.
Climbing and route permits
Domestic air fares as required for each member and Nepali team
Transportation of food supply to base camp from Kathmandu via air cargo and trekking porters
Relevant park entrance fees
Lodge and food en-route to base camp and return
All Food and fuel for BC and higher camps during expedition
Solar panel at BC for light
Service of Cook and kitchen boy at base camp and Cook at other Camps
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, tables and chairs, and cooking utensils for base camp.
Insurance of climbing Sherpa, cooks, liaison officer and porters.
Equipment allowance, wages for Government Liaison Officer
Hotel accommodation in a tourist class hotel in Kathmandu on a bed and breakfast plan.
All Airport transfers.
All meals while trekking
Limited oxygen bottles
COST EXCLUDES
Entry visa into Nepal. This can be obtained at the airport upon arrival
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature
Hotel after 6 days stay in Kathmandu
Departure tax at Kathmandu airport
Personal climbing gear eg, crampons, sleeping bag, appropriate clothing
EXTRA
Climbing Bonus for Sherpa
Personal travel, medical and helicopter rescue insurance
Additional oxygen bottles should you desire to carry them. They need to be order two months before the trip.
Garbage Deposit (refundable)
Additional climbing Sherpa’s
Additional Oxygen bottles if necessary |
