Island peak is one of the most popular trekking peak in Khumbu region. This trekking & climbing begins with a dramatic scenic flight to Lukla and the trail follows many farm villages with beautiful views of the high snow capped peaks on your way, Kalapathar for the outstanding breathe taking panoramic view of numerous mountains including Mt. Everest.
To visit the Everest Base camp offers over whelming panorama. And returning to the Island peak, the Mountain itself is an extension of the south ridge of Mt. Lhotse shar separated by a small col.
Island Peak is not among the Himalayan giants, but nevertheless provides an exhilarating mountaineering experience to the novice and expert alike. No technical climbing experience is required to climb Island Peak, simply a high level of fitness the desire to push your self.
Highlights
Trip Map
Short itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu -1360m
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding 2652m, 3 hours trekking
Day 04: Phakding - Monjo 2835m, 3 hours trekking
Day 05: Monjo - Namche Bazaar 3446m, 4 hours trekking
Day 06: Namche Bazaar Hike
Day 07: Namche Bazaar - Phortse 3850m, 4 hours trekking
Day 08: Phortse - Pheruche 4200m, Trekking 3 hours
Day 09: Pheriche - Lobuche 4,928m, 5-6 hrs trekking
Day 10: Lobuche - Gorak Shep 5160m - Everest Base Camp, 3 hours trekking to Gorak Shep
Day 11: Gorak Shep - Dingboche, 4352m
Day 12: Dingboche - Chukhung 4380m, 3 hours trekking
Day 13: Chhukung - Island Peak Base camp 5,200m, 3 - 4 hours trekking
Day 14: Island Peak Base Camp - High Camp 5,600m, 2 - 3 hours trekking
Day 15: High camp - Summit 6,189m - Chhukung, 8 -10 hours climbing & trekking
Day 16: Chhukung - Tyangboche 3,867m, 4 - 5 hrs trekking
Day 17: Tangboche - Namche Bazaar - Manjo 3440m, Trekking 5 hours
Day 18: Manjo -Lukla 2800m, 3 - 4 hours trekking
Day 19: Lukla - Kathmandu, 30 minute flight
Day 20: Kathmandu Departure