Island Peak Climbing
Strenuous 16 days

Island Peak Climbing

Duration
16 days
Max Altitude
6,189m
Group Size
2-8
Best Season
Spring, Autumn

Overview

Combine the Everest Base Camp trek with an exhilarating ascent of Island Peak (Imja Tse, 6,189m) — an ideal introduction to Himalayan mountaineering.

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding

Begin the Khumbu approach.

2

Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar

Acclimatise in the Sherpa capital.

3

Day 3: Trek to Tengboche and Dingboche

Gain altitude steadily.

4

Day 4: Trek to Chhukung

Base for the climb.

5

Day 5: Pre-climb training

Rope, crampon and ice-axe skills.

6

Day 6: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp

Set up for the summit push.

7

Day 7: Summit Island Peak (6,189m)

Early alpine start to the top.

8

Day 8: Descend to Chhukung

Return below the snowline.

9

Day 9: Trek to Namche and Lukla

Begin the journey out.

10

Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu

Return to the capital.

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