The Island peak, also known as Imja Tse (6189m/ 20305ft) was first climbed in 1953 in preparation for the ascent on Everest. This is a very popular peak. Apart from being an enjoyable climb, it has some of the most spectacular scenery of the Khumbu region. Island peak is said to resemble an "Island in a sea of ice" and is actually an extension of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar. The mainland forms a semi-circle of cliffs that rise in the north to the rugged summits of Nuptse. Lhotse. Lhotse middle peak and Lhotse Shar. To the east lies Cho Polu and beyond this, the red granite Makalu.
To the south lie the Baruntse, Amphu and the lofty Amadablam. The Amadablam looks like a giant sea-stack guarding the entrance to the glacial bay Where Island peak stands. Island peak's first route of ascent was the south-east flank and south-west ridge. The usual base camp site is between Imja Tse and moraine of Imja glacier. In the event of heavy snowfall, this area has proved to be prone to avalanche danger. The west face also offers good route. Most people seem to Climb Island peak without bottled air, which for the Sherpas could even be "just cigarettes!"
Itineraries
Day 01 : Arrive, meet at the international airport in Kathmandu and free transport to hotel in down town in the Hotel International, Rest of the day individual activities of monkey temple and durbar square sight seeing with me,
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley full day sightseeing with professional guide.
Days 03: Arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Days 04: Kathmandu to Lukla Fly and trek to Phakdingma 2652m.
Days 05: Phakdingma to Namche Bazaar 3440m.
Days 06: Namche to Tengbuche 3867m.
Days 07: Tengbuche to Pheriche 4243m.
Days 08: Pheriche to Lobuche 4930m.
Days 09: Lobuche to Gorakshep 5184m/Kalapathar 5554m.
Days 10: Gorakshep to Dingbuche 4358m.
Days 11: Dingbuche to Island base camp. 5050m.
Days 12: BC to High camp 5350m.
Days 13: High camp to Top of Island peak 6173m. Back Chhukung 4753m.
Days 14: Chhukung to Phortse. 3840m.
Days 15: Trek to Khumjung/Khunde 3790m.
Days 16: Khumjung/Khunde to Jorsalle 2774m.
Days 17: Jorsalle to Lukla 2866m.
Days 18: Fly to Kathmandu 1350m.
Day 19: free transport to departure international Airport,
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SERVICE INCLUDES:
- Hotel to bus station by taxi
- Kathmandu to lukla air ticket
- Lodge accommodation on the way
- National park entrance permit
- One English speaking guide
- one climbing sherpa
- climbing permit
- porters
- All meals(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Tea/Coffee three times a day in cups
- Lukla back to Kathmandu by flight
- Airport tax
- Airport to hotel by taxi
- Guide's: Meals, lodge, bus, flight, insurance, equipment, salary etc.
COST EXCLUDES:
- Hard and soft table drinks such as, Coke, beer, mineral water.
- Hot shower, desert
- Rescue operation charge etc.
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