Island Peak Climbing
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Every skill needs a proving ground and there is no better choice than the Himalayas when it comes to mountaineering. Chosen by hundreds of climbers every year, Island Peak touches the sky at 6189m, challenges wannabes and rewards those who succeed with incredible views of higher peaks further north.
The journey begins with a short domestic flight to Lukla and continues to unfold a series of exciting discoveries till its end. You will follow the same trail that leads to Mt. Everest, and as far as its base camp. The itinerary has been carefully designed, leaving enough room for your acclimatisation to the temperature and altitude, both being extreme. The intermediate destinations include Namche Bazar (one of the oldest Sherpa settlements), Gorak Shep, Kalapathhar (5,545m) and Everest Base Camp.
- Duration: 20 day(s)
- Location: Khumbu Region
Day 1: Arrival/Transfer
Based on the details provided by you, you will be picked up from the airport and then transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Preparation
You will be briefed about the whole expedition and introduced to other participants if possible. All necessary documentation includng permits will be prepared. You are encouraged to share your past experiences as well as to ask any questions you might have. The experienced tour operator/s will help you to get prepared for the adventurous journey. Besides these routines, you can enjoy a complimentary sightseeing around the city with a guide and car/van.
Day 3: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding
You will fly to Lukla on a pre-arranged domestic flight. From Lukla, your on-foot journey begins and you will trek to Phakding.
Day 4: Phakding - Namche
Day 5: Acclimatisation
Day 6: Namche - Thyangboche.
Day 7: Thyangboche - Pheriche
Day 8: Pheriche - Lobuche.
Day 9: Lobuche - Kalapathar back to Gorekshep.
Day 10: Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp back to Gorekshep.
Day 11: Gorekshep to Chhukung.
Day 12: Chhukung - Island Peak Base Camp.
Day 13: Island Base Camp - High Camp.
Day 14: Acclimatisation
Day 15: High Camp - Summit & back to Base Camp.
Day 16: Base Camp - Pangboche.
Day 17: Pangboche - Namche.
Day 18: Namche - Lukla.
Day 19: Fly Lukla - Kathmandu.
Day 20: Drive to airport for departure.
Meet Rajendra Prasad Sapkota and Outdoor Himalayan Treks, your local connection in Kathmandu. Starting as a young porter, Rajendra has all the local knowledge that will make your trip to Kathmandu life changing. With us, visitors experience remote villages, meet local people, and gain insight into our culture. We support local villages, and have even built a local orphanage to house and educate displaced, and often outcast, children. We hope to bring you a journey that will be enriching, but will also help those in need in Kathmandu.
