Island Peak Climbing
Island peak stands at 6,189 m. (20,305 ft). This trekking peak offer
greatpotential for climbing and provide a challenging but achievable
alternative to full scale mountaineering expeditions with a chance to
stand on top of a Himalayan peak. Trekking peaks do vary in terms of
difficulty from non-technical plods to very technical climbs. Island
peak is mostly a plod up but does require the use of ice axe and
crampons and there is one part where a rope is needed.
| Day
1 |
Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. |
| Day
2 |
Kathmandu free day for trekking preparation. |
| Day
3 |
Kathmandu fly to Lukla (2800m) then commence trek to Phakding (2600m) |
| Day 4 |
Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m) |
| Day 5 |
Excursion days. |
| Day 6 |
Trek to Khumjung (3800m) |
| Day 7 |
Trek to Dole (4000m) |
| Day 8 |
Trek to Machharma (4400m) |
| Day 9 |
Trek to Gokyo (4750m) |
| Day 10 |
Trek to Thangna (4600m) Via Gokyo-Ri (5350m) |
| Day 11 |
Trek to Jongla (4600m) Via Cho-La pass (5400m) |
| Day 12 |
Trek to Dingboche (4410m) |
| Day 13 |
Trek to Chukung (4700m) |
| Day 14 |
Trek to Island Peak BC (5100m) |
| Day 15 |
Island Peak. |
| Day 16 |
Island Peak Summit (6190m) |
| Day 17 |
Island Peak BC |
| Day 18 |
Trek back to Dingboche (4410m) |
| Day 19 |
Trek to Tyangboche (3800m) |
| Day 20 |
Trek to Namche Bazzar (3440m) |
| Day 21 |
Trek back to Lukla (2800m) |
| Day 22 |
Fly back to Kathmandu |
| Day 23 |
Kathmandu valley sightseeing |
| Day 24 |
Transfer to international airport |
