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EBC Trek and Island Peak Climbing

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Overview

Island Peak (6189 m), located at the head of the Imja valley north west of Mera peak climbing, is one of the highest points open to trekkers in the Himalayas. It was named by Eric Shipron. Known locally as Imja Tse peak, it was so called because it appears to rise out of the middle of the Chhukung Valley like an Island on a sea of ice.

The peak was first ascended in 1953 by the British team as preparation for climbing Mt Everest. The peak forms part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar, and from the top you can see breathtaking panoramic views of the gigantic mountains Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse (8501m), Lhotse central (8410m) and Lhotse shar (8383m).

The EBC trek and Island peak climbing trip commences with an exploration of the world heritage cultural and historical sites in Kathmandu, followed by time to prepare and check kit and gear. Next morning we take a 30 minute flight to the famous Lukla Tenjin Hillary airstrip, with stunning mountain views alone the way. Here we begin the adventure proper. We start our trek walking alongside the Dudh Kosi river, passing through the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park. The trail then ascends to Namche Bazaar, trading centre for the Khumbu region, in the heartland of the Sherpa people. Here we take a day’s rest to acclimatise and enjoy the world famous hospitality. We might make a short walk to help with acclimatisation and if so we have the opportunity to witness some of the most remarkable Himalayan panoramas.

The journey then ascends gradually through the Khumbu valley and up to the iconic Everest base camp, where you discover yourself in the lap of the world’s tallest mountain. We make an ascent of Kalapathar for a spectacular view before descending to Gorak Shep and then on to the Chhukung valley. From here we make the ascent to the highest point of the trek, Island Peak, via Island Peak base camp, high camp and finally summit at (6,189m). We then descend back to Lukla.

This trek is suited to people with a high level of fitness and with some trekking experience. The peak itself is considered physically challenging, but not technically tricky. Because of the elevation, good attention to acclimatisation is considered a key ingredient. People with a strong inclination towards adventure can join this trip to scale the top.

As with EBC Trek and Island Peak Climbing, we can be flexible with the itinerary and can adjust many details according to your time, availability and special interests.

 

 

 

Highlights

The ultimate Himalaya trekking and mountaineering with spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and many 7,000 m+ peaks

Experience  Sherpa  Hospitality, Culture and life style 

Best sun rise and sun set view from Kalapathar top 5555 m

Visiting renowed  Tengbuche Buddhist  Monestary

 

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport Kathmandu. Pick up by Sherpa Brothers treks representative, transfer to hotel check in and welcome drink from receptionist. Rest and briefing about trip, O/N in hotel with bed and breakfast

Day 2 : Half day sightseeing around world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and preparation for the trip. In the evening welcome dinner offer from Sherpa Brothers treks at typical Nepalese cultural restaurant, O/N in hotel with bed and breakfast

Day 3 : Morning scenic flight to Lukla (2,840m / 9318ft) and trek to Phakding, (2,652m / 8701ft), O/N in tea house : Approx 4 hrs

Day 4 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,446m / 11306ft), O/N in tea house : Approx 5 hours

Day 5 : Rest day, hike to world highest point hotel Everest view hotel for hiking, O/N in tea house : Approx 5 hours

Day 6 : Trek to Tyangbuche (3867m / 12687.627ft), O/N in tea house : Approx 5 hours

Day 7 : Trek to Dingbuche (4100m / 13452ft), O/N in tea house : Approx 4 hours

Day 8 : Trek to Labuche (4930m / 16175ft), O/N in tea house : Approx 4 hours

Day 9 : Trek to Gorak Shep, hike to highest Mt. of the world Everest base camp (5363m) and Gorakshep. [5184m / 17008.704ft], O/N in tea house : Approx 6 hours

Day 10 : Early morning at 4:30am hike to Kalapathar [5554m / 18222ft] and trek to Dingbuche [4410m / 14471ft], O/N in tea house : Approx 4 hours

Day 11 : Trek to Chhukung [4700m / 15422ft], O/N in tea house : Approx 5 hours

Day 12 : Trek to Island peak base camp [5150m / 16897ft], O/N in tent : Approx 4 hours.

Day 13 : Trek to high camp, O/N in tent : Approx 2.5 hours.

Day 14 : Summit Island peak [6173m / 20253ft] and trek back to Chukung, O/N in tea house : Approx 8 hours

Day 15 : Trek to Tyangboche [3,867m / 12684ft], O/N in tea house : 4.5 hours

Day 16 : Trek to Manjo [2,835m / 9302], O/N in tea house : Approx 6 hours

Day 17 : Trek to Lukla [2800m / 9186ft], O/N in tea house : Approx 5 hours

Day 18 : After having early morning breakfast fly to Kathmandu rest, free time and last minute shopping in Kathmandu, O/N in hotel with bed and breakfast

Day 19 : Extra day for weather contingency

Day 20 : As per flight time, pick up from hotel and drop 3 hour earlier to international airport for home departure

Services Includes

    • Accommodation and 3 times meal during 16 days Everest base camp and Island peak climbing period
    • Professional and experience license holder trekking guide salary and insurance
    • Porter salary, equipments and insurance
    • Airfare to Lukla and back to Kathmandu with guide
    • standard 3 star category hotel with deluxe BB in Kathmandu for 4 nights
    • Sagarmatha National park permit
    • Half day word heritage sites sightseeing in Kathmandu
    • Airport receive and departure 4 times
    • Trip route map
    • Duffel bag for
    • packing daily trek gear
    • Island peak permit
    • License holder
    • experience and professional climbing guide salary, insurance
    • 3 days tent accommodation and food during the climbing
    • Fix rope + snow bar
    • Warm sleeping bag + mattress
    • Welcome dinner in Kathmandu

Services Excludes

    • Personal nature expense Bar and beverage bills
    • Personal insurance Personal climbing equipments
    • Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu
    • Unforeseen accidental rescue
    • Days beyond the itinerary
    • Extra day at base camp because of change in weather
    • Gratitude to staff

Map

EBC Trek and Island Peak Climbing Map

Additional Information

This trip incorporate the adventure and call for extra physical effort. Usual walking of 6-7 hours each day and approaching on top of the peak 6,419 m is the most demanding part of the trip. One should have physical fit and at least, 5000 m altitude trekking experience and basic climbing skills are essential to climb this peak. It is vital that participants with pre-existing health problems or conditions should make these known to us at the time of booking.

Accommodation and Food

4 nights in 3 star hotel with Deluxe BB in Kathmandu on twin sharing, 11 days standard twin sharing accommodation in tea house (trekking guest house) with 3 meals daily, (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/ Coffee). 3 nights 4 days standard camping accommodation and food on full board basis during the climbing period.

Travel insurance

Sherpa Brothers Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. take every care to make our treks safe and enjoyable. All our routes are scouted to ensure the trails are safe and the facilities along route are of an acceptable standard. In addition, we have vast experience of trekking at altitude and are trained to deal with Acute Altitude Sickness. However, due to terrain, weather and altitude, risk is not always predictable in the Himalaya. To ensure you have a worry free time with us, personal travel insurance is essential to cover the cost of unforeseen accident, illness or rescue. The costs involved can be large and personally overwhelming in the unlikely event of accident or injury.
All Nepalese staff, guides and porters employed by Sherpa Brothers Pvt. Ltd. are covered locally but we regret that we cannot offer insurance for our clients.
Sherpa Brothers Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is not liable should anything go wrong due to unforeseen circumstances.
When choosing an insurance policy be sure to confirm with your insurer that your policy covers adventure holidays and trekking at high altitude. Some insurers makes special exception for these types of trip so please read the small print and contact your insurer if you are unsure.

Required gears check list

Hiking gears
Day bag – 1
Dry Bag – 1
Walking pole – 1
Water bottle – 1
Head light – 1
Knife / Multi tools – 1

Cloth and body wear

Down jacket – 1
Sleeping bag – 1
Light warm hiking trouser – 2
Warm liner – 2
Towel – 2
Warm and sun hats – 1/1
Fleece / jacket and pants – 1
Windproof jacket – 1
Long and half sleeve hiking shirt – 3
Buff for (neck and head) – 1
Walking boot – 1
Gloves / mittens – 2
Warm hiking socks (wool / synthetic) – 4
Gaiter – 1
Flip flap/ Sandal – 1

Sun protection, health hygiene and water
Sun cream – 1
Sun glass – 2
Sun hat – 1
Lip guard – 1
Tooth brush – 1
Face wash soap – 1
Sanitizer – 2
Prescription medicine
Water bottle / Camel bag – 1
Water purifier tablet / lightweight filter
Toilet paper
Menstrual product

Personal belonging items
Passport
cash
Visa / credit card
Cell phone Power bank backup and charger
Camera / Gopro

We provide:

Sleeping tent
Sleeping bag
Mattress form
Sherpa Brothers office bag for packing daily trip gear
Particular area trekking map
Fixed rope and snow bar.

(Personal climbing equipment) need to bring:

Dynamic rope
Crampon – 1
Jumer – 1
Climbing boot

 

Tour Cost & Schedule

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Trip Facts

  • GradeTrip Grade :   High Altitude
  • Duration Trip Durations :  16 Days From Kathmandu
  • Point Highest Point :  6,173m / 20,535ft
  • Season Best Season :  Sep, Oct, Nov - Mar to May
  • Meal Plan Meal Plan : Breakfast in Kathmandu and Full boar on Trek

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