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Island
Peak was named in 1952 by Shitons party and although it
was later renamed Imja Tse, many of the locals still
refer to it as Island
Peak
.
From base camp, the trek to the summit of Island
Peak involves some steep sections, where the use of
crampons, Ice-axe and ropes are necessary, and for this
reason we use highly experienced guides who know the
mountain very well, to guide you to the summit.
Not
only is Island Peak an enjoyable climb, but it also
offers some of the most spectacular scenery on the
Everest region, with impressive and memorable views of
Amadablan and Lhotse face, as well as the distant peak
of Makalu, reaching a height of 8475m.
ITINERARY
Day
01:
Arrive
Kathmandu
and
Transfer to Hotel.
Day
02: Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu
valley, taking
in such sights as Swayambhunath,
one of world’s most glorious, ancient, enigmatic and
holiest of Buddhist Chaitya, Bouddhanth,
a colossal and ancient Stupa; Guheshwari,
which is where Sati, the consort of Siva, immolated
herself due to her father’s insult and Pashupatinath
with two tiered golden roof and silver doors.
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Day
03: Flight:
Kathmandu
(1,310m)
- Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m).
(2-3 hours).
Early
morning transfer to airport for flight to Lukla.
The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience,
in itself.
The airfield is on a slope and the
difference between the two ends of the runway is
about 60 meters! Here, you will meet with your
trekking crew and identify your gear.
Then, after lunch we will begin the
island peak trek for a few hours along the
Dudh
Kosi
River
to
the
village
of
Phakding
2,610
m.
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Day
04: Trek Phakding to Namche (3,440m) (5-6 hrs).
We
continue north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where
we officially enter the Sagarmatha
National
Park
.
After we have cleared our trekking permits, we
continue along the trail, crossing the BhoteKosi
River
to
begin the steep climb up to Namche Bazaar 3,440m. This
is the administrative centre of the Sagarmatha
National
Park
and
the hub of Sherpa society.
We will also get glimpses of
Mt.
Everest
from
the trail along the way.
Day
05: Rest day at Namche
for acclimatization.
Namche
is the famous picturesque Sherpa village and we will
spend a day at rest, or to enjoy walking round the
village and visiting the Sherpa museum. Overnight Camp
or Lodge.
Day
06: Trek Namche to Dingboche
(3,860m) (5 hrs).
Our
trek today will afford us incredible views of the
soaring peaks of Thamserku as we steadily descend to the
Imja Khola and have lunch at Phunki. Here, we will see a
series of water driven prayer wheels. After lunch will
begin our 2 hr ascent to the famous Tengboche Monastery
(3,860m) - one of the most beautiful places in the
world. Overnight Camp or Lodge.
Day
07: Trek to Chhukung (4730m / 7 hrs)
From
Dingboche, we then head east into the
Chhukhung
Valley
,
which lies directly under an incredible rock wall that
links Nuptse with Lhotse
.
From here you will also have magnificent views of the
incredible Amadablam (6856 m.), probably the most
photographed mountain in
Nepal
.
Day
08:
Island
Peak
Base
Camp (4 hrs)
Today,
we trek along the Imja Khola to Pareshaya Gyab, a
pleasant site by a small lake with fine views of the
Lhotse Glacier and Nuptse-Lhotse wall. You will reach
the Base Camp of Imja Tse today. Once camp has
been set up you will be free to get your climbing gear
in order and get organized for your ascent of the peak
tomorrow.
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Day
09: Summit
Island
Peak
(6160m).
Return to Chhukung.
You
will start early for the summit. The going gets
difficult once you reach the bottom of the steep
icefall below the summit. Great care and caution
must be exercised while scaling the wall to
emerge on the ridge leading to the summit. After
the summit of Island Peak, you will descend back
down to the Base Camp and Chhukhung.
Day
10: Trek to Namche (3,440m) (4 hrs).
The
trail today will descend quite steeply as we
head back down towards Namche. To get to camp,
there will be a steep climb to reach our
overnight stop.
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Day
11: Trek Namche to Lukla
(2,840m) (7 hrs).
Trek
further to the mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your
return flight to
Kathmandu
.
Weather permitting your trekking crew might prepare a
farewell treat for you. You would be expected to join in
the singing and the dancing! Overnight at Lukla.
Day
12: Flight: Lukla (2,840m) -
Kathmandu
(1,310m).
Hotel Overnight.
Day
13:
Free day to explore, and enjoy
Kathmandu
.
Hotel Overnight.
Day
14:
Final Departure.
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