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Island Peak Climbing in 16 Days

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Conqueri trek and expedition pvt.ltd representative official will be there at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) to pick you up. You can find him waiting at the arrival door. He will greet you as soon as you see him and then welcome you warmly. Then he will take you to a parking spot where there will be a vehicle to transfer you to the hotel. Enjoying the comfort of a smooth ride and views of the vibrant city, you will soon reach your designated place of stay. Upon reaching the hotel, you can also ask for the official to help with check in procedures if you want to. Then, you can rest for a while to recover from a long and hectic flight. Afterward, you can spend quality time at the luxurious hotel ambiance.
Your flight to Lukla will originate from either Kathmandu or Manthali, depending on the trekking season. In the peak trekking seasons (March, April, May, September, October, and November), there is a possibility that flights from Kathmandu to Lukla might be redirected to Manthali Airport due to traffic congestion at Tribhuwan International Airport. To catch a flight from Manthali to Lukla, we will pick you up at your hotel around 12:30 am and take you on a 5-hour drive to Manthali Airport. The subsequent flight from Manthali to Lukla takes approximately 20 minutes. For those looking to avoid the Kathmandu-Manthali-Lukla route, an alternative is booking a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla. However, be prepared to incur around 550 USD per person to cover the helicopter expenses, provided five people share the cost. If you are trekking in December, January, February, June, July, and August, you will directly fly to Lukla from Kathmandu. After breakfast, we'll take you to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for a picturesque 40-minute flight to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. The trails begin from the prosperous village of Lukla and reach Phakding. Today's trek will be short and enjoyable as you will also be acclimatizing. In your spare time, you can visit the local monasteries around Phakding and prepare for the long trek the next day.
We begin the six-hour trek along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing several tributaries of this majestic river many times on thrilling suspension bridges adorned with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply, providing you with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar, known as the “Gateway to Everest,” is home to several quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, internet cafes, shops, and a bakery. Namche (3440m) is one of the biggest towns along the Everest trail.
We will spend a day at Namche to adjust to the high altitude. You should not miss visiting the Sherpa museum celebrating Sherpa traditional customs. Further, we will hike to the Syangboche Airport and the Everest View Hotel. From Everest View Hotel, you can see rewarding views of the Himalayas (including Everest) Amadablam, Lotshe, Tabuche peak etc. with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.
After our early morning breakfast, we will begin our trek to Tengboche. On the way, we will enjoy the stunning views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Amadablam peak. The trail leads us up and down as it becomes challenging, but you’ll enjoy great views of the Himalayas. You may also spot wildlife on the way, such as musk deer, pheasant, and Himalayan tahr. We will further trek down to cross the Dudh Koshi River. After passing through dense alpine forests, you will reach a small settlement called Phunki Thenga. As you trek ahead from Phunki Thenga, you will eventually get to Tengboche after a steep climb through a pine forest. In Tengboche, you will see the biggest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu Region - Tengboche Monastery. This monastery was founded in 1923, but destroyed twice - first in 1934 by an earthquake and then by a fire in the early 1990s. With the help of the Sir Edmund Hillary Fund, the monastery was restored. With spare time, you can visit the monastery and observe their prayers in the afternoon
We continue trekking uphill to Pangboche, past many chortens, mani walls, and small villages. You can see spectacular views of the Mt. Island peak from the trails. You will be entering the Imja Valley following the Lobuche River and trek on a steeply ascending trail to Dingboche. From Dingboche, we can see the Island peak (6,812m) and Mt. Lhotse (8,516m).
After breakfast, we head east towards the Chukhung Valley, passing through the stone-walled fields of Imja Khola Valley. While walking on the rocky trail, you will get stunning views of Mt. Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Eventually, you will reach your destination, Chhukung. At Chhukung, we check into our lodge rooms and meet our guide, who will brief us about the climb and preparations.
Today is another day for acclimatization. Our Sherpa climbing guide will train you on peak climbing and teach you how to use the ice axes, climbing boots, crampons, harness, etc. Island Peak does not require prior training experiences. However, past climbing experiences will boost climber confidence and increase the chances of scaling the summit.
From Chhukung, we ascend northwards and follow this valley along the moraine from the Lhotse glacier to the east. A short hike by the river leads up to a big rock, and after a 40-minute climb, we reach Island Peak Base Camp. After setting up our tents, you will get short training on peak climbing techniques, including using gear such as ice axes, climbing boots and crampons, harnesses, and rope skills
We start early morning to reach the Island Peak summit before noon to avoid afternoon wind. You will follow our experienced Sherpa guides. First, we will ascend to the rocky ridge before reaching the base of a glacier. Then using ropes, we continue up the glacier to the south ridge and follow this ridge to the summit. From the Island Peak top, you can see outstanding views of Lhotse (27,890 feet), Makalu (27,805 feet), Island peak (22,493 feet), and Baruntse (25,328 feet). After spending some of the best moments at the top, you will return to the base camp, then descend to Chhukung for an overnight stay.
We added this extra day to compensate for summit day if the weather was not favorable on our scheduled summit day. If summit day was successful, we will relax and enjoy staying in the Himalayas. If not, we will use this day to scale Island Peak. We will be spending the night at Chhukung.
Today, you will retrace your steps on the same rocky trail to Chhukung and then to Dingboche. You will descend to Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the famous Tengboche monastery, the biggest monastery in the Everest region, lies.
The trail to Namche Bazaar takes us through forests teeming with wildlife like pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, or even snow leopards. We will be trekking on the steep slopes and trails with several bends, past prayer flags hung along the way. While heading back, you can click pictures and enjoy the views of the tip of Everest and the backside of Lhotse. After finally arriving at Namche Bazaar, we will head to our lodges and rest.
Our last day on the trekking trails will be rewarding as we return to the Dudh Koshi Valley. The route is generally quite gentle back uphill to Lukla from the Kusum stream. Before rushing to Lukla, the trail heads steeply up to the west. After the first climb, the path reaches a small village, and then we take a left turn up into the trees. The trial ahead leads down to the main trail joining at the sidestream before reaching Toktok Village. From Toktok, the views will be entirely different. Eventually, you will reach the large town of Lukla, from where you will catch a flight back to Kathmandu the next day. Evening we celebrate our trekking/ Expedition last day with all of our Nepalese staff to say thank you and distribute some tips collection from group.
At the end of your trek, you will fly from Lukla to Manthali or Kathmandu, depending on the trekking season. If you are trekking in March, April, May, September, October, or November, you'll take a 20-minute flight to Manthali, followed by a subsequent 5-hour drive to Kathmandu. For treks in other months—December, January, February, June, July, or August—you'll enjoy a direct flight to Kathmandu. For those who want to avoid Lukla-Manthali-Kathmandu, there is an option to book a helicopter. However, this option entails an additional cost of approximately 550 USD each, based on a five-person sharing of the helicopter costs. We hope your journey back to Kathmandu will be relaxing, as you will feel a sense of accomplishment from climbing Island Peak. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will head to your respective hotels, and you can decide to spend the rest of the day however you like.
Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be transferred to the airport by one of our staff members from where you will depart.

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Me on the top of Island peak

Includes

  • Airport Pick up and drop International/Domestic
  • 2 nights Hotel in kathmandu ( 3-4 star hotel)
  • Permits: Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit, and Island Peak Climbing Permit
  • Sagarmatha pollution control committee Garbage Deposit
  • Experienced guides and porters ( 1 porter for 2 clients maximum 30 kg and 2 clients 1 climbing Sherpa) to assist with the climb and logistics
  • Meals and accommodation during the expedition, including at the base camp tents and along the route
  • Staff Insurances/ Nepalese who are belongs to trekking and expedition
  • An arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service ( with your insurance policy cover.). If in case of worst case only

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