Island Peak Climbing 6160m., Peak Climbing in Nepal 2009 / 2010

Island Peak Climbing 6160m.

Climbing Highlights

Scenic mountain flight to Lukla; Sherpa home down; Gokyo Lakes; amazing view of Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu; Ngozumpa Glacier, trek up to 4th & 5th lakes, Hiking to Gokyo Lake, Chola Pass, Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Island peak climbing, Tengboche Monastery.

Day to day Itinerary:

Day 01: Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 03 : Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2804m), then trail begins with an easy walk to Phakding (2610m.). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m.). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 05: Day for acclimatization at Namche Bazar for acclimatization & fine walk around the places. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 06: Trek to Phortse Tenga (3250m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 07: Trek to Machherma (4470m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4790m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 09: Hiking to Gokyo Ri, and back to Gokyo Lake.
Early in the morning with steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m), begins a day, providing you an ample chance to reward with natural beauty, is one attempt this trip. You see the stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nutse, Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) & Gychung Kang (7922m) can see very closely. This trek gives an ample opportunity to explore the glacier & Gokyo peak for those who are interested. This day is for acclimatization, so we return back to the camp in after noon. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 10: Trek to Thangna (foot of the Cho-La pass). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 11: Cross Cho-La pass (5330m), and trek down to Dzongla (4830m.). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 12: Trek to Labuje (4910m). We have a fine walk to Labuje. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 13: Trek to Ghorakshep (5140m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 14: Climbing to Kalapathar (5545m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 15: Trek to Everest base camp, & back to Ghorakshep for sleep. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 16: Trek to Dingbuche (4410m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 17: Trek to Chhukung (4730m) - Today, the trail offers an easy walking for the Chhukung valley. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 18: Hiking to Chhukung Ri (5546m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 19: This day 4 hours walking for Island base camp. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 20: This day set up the high camp for to attempt on the top for next day. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 21: This day submit on the top (6160m.), & stay overnight at Chhukung. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 22: Trek to Tyangboche monastery. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 23: Trek to Namche Bazar. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 24: Trek to Lukla. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 25: Morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 26: Leisure day in Kathmandu (it's also spare day incase of bad weather in Lukla). Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 27: Transfer to Airport for your home departure. Farewell !!

Note: The above itinerary can be customized to your travel needs.
B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Max. Altitude: 6160m.

Trip Duration: 27 days

Trek Grade: Very Strenuous

Activities:� Trekking + Climbing + Tour

Accommodation:� Tented Camp

Meals:� Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Transportation:� Car / Van / Plane

Trek Departure:� Every day throughout the week�

Group Size: 2 (minimum)

Best Time: Feb, March, April, May, Oct, Nov.

Per day Hiking: 5 to 8 hours�

Our Trip Package Includes:

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van / Bus.
4 nights accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu as per above program.
Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive of all entry fees, tour guide, car / van.
Freshly cooked meals by our expert cook, and tea, coffee during the trek.
1 highly experienced climbing guide, 1 cook, kitchen helpers, and required number of porters and their food, wages, equipments, insurance etc.. (We have insured our staffs by Neco Insurance Company Nepal).
All camping gears including two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tents, mattresses.
Round Trip flight to & from Lukla & Domestic airport taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla.
First Aid medical kit.
Sagarmatha National Park permit.
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
Government taxes.
Office Service charge.

Not Included:

Climbing permits Group Size� Rate US$� Additional P/P US$�

1-4 persons 350 only
5-8 persons� 350� Plus 40 per person.�
9-12 persons� 510� Plus 25 per person.�

Garbage deposit US$ 250 (Refundable)
Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
Climbing equipments.
Travel insurance.
International air fare to and from Nepal.
Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
Items of a personal nature
Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
Trekking Equipments (down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in Kathmandu, which would cost approximately US$
1 per day per item to hire and US$ 60 to US$ 100 per item to buy). For trekking equipments list info please click here.
Tips for guide, porters, driver...

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