Island Peak Climb - Nepal Himalayas
THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2009
Island Peak climbing trip fulfills the dream of every amateur and serious climbers, who have been seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to widen their experience towards the peak climbing expedition beyond simply trekking in Nepal. Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse (6,119m), lies to the south of Everest and is one of the most popular trekking peaks. It was named Island peak by Eric Shiptons in 1953, as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche. Climbing Island Peak is well within the reach of any fit and determined trekkers as it is not a technical, though demanding snow climb
The professionally designed Island peak-climbing itinerary takes you to the acclimatization hike to the most popular trekking destination of Everest Base camp and Kala Pathar first for the close up views of Everest before scaling the peak. Heavenly place commanding views of the beautiful glistening ice flutings between Amadablam and Kang Leyamu and the incredible Lhotse South Face, a soaring wall to 3200 meters are some of the breathtaking highlights on the way to Island peak base camp. We head for Island peak climbing after the essential climbing practice course briefed and instructed by Climbing Sherpa on various aspects of climbing techniques. Your historical effort to summit the peak will be rewarded with probably one of the best panoramic views in the world as you feel Lhotse, Nuptse, Baruntse, Ama Dablam and Makalu are almost touching the tip of your nose. Descending with a sense of achievement, our route takes us into many cultural sights; Pangboche, a traditional Sherpa village; Tangboche, famous for its ornately decorated Tibetan monastery and Khumjung with Hillary school inside the clouds and mysterious Yeti scalp.
An outline Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, Welcome dinner, O/n at Hotel
Day 02 Cultural Tour / Preparation for the trek
Day 03 Fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2850)
Day 04 Trek to Namche (3440m)
Day 05 Acclimatization rest day
Day 06 Trek to Khumjung
Day 07 Trek to Photse village
Day 08 Trek to Dingboche (4360m)
Day 09 Rest day at Dingboche (4360m)
Day 10 Trek to Lobuche (4930m)
Day 11 Trek to Gorak Shep (5288m) Excursion to Everest base camp (5545m)
Day 12 Climb Kalapathar and trek to Dingboche
Day 13 Trek to Island peak base camp
Day 14 Climbing Clinic at base camp
Day 15 Summit and back to base camp
Day 16 Spare day
Day 17 Trek to Pangboche
Day 18 Trek to Namche
Day 19 Trek to Lukla
Day 20 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 21 In Kathmandu
Day 22 Trip end / departure
Trip Cost
Trek & Climbing Cost US$ 1750 only per person
Round Trip Airfare to Lukla US$ 230 only Per person
Total Trip Cost US$ 1980 only per person
Fixed Trip Departure date for Autumn 2009
Arrival in Kathmandu: 04 Oct 2009
Departure from KTM: 25 Oct 2009
Arrival in Kathmandu: 18 Oct 2009
Departure from KTM: 08 Nov 2009
Arrival in Kathmandu: 04 Nov 2009
Departure from KTM: 25 Nov 2009
Trip Cost Includes:
Private Arrival & Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
Accommodation at 3 / 4 star hotels or best available hotel in Kathmandu on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis as per the itinerary.
Full board meals (open / choice menu) while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Freshly cooked Full board meals prepared by our cook while climbing
Properly boiled drinking water, tea and coffee while on trek.
Accommodation in teahouse or lodge while trekking.
Accommodation in Tented camp while climbing.
Welcome / fare - well dinner as listed in the itinerary.
Half day guided city tour with world heritage cultural entrance fees as in itinerary.
All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek.
Peak Climbing Permit Royalty and other government tax.
Climbing Clinic Course at base camp
All required Personal and Group Climbing gear: Plastic climbing boot, crampons, climbing rope, ice axe, zoomer, harness, figure of eight, carabineer etc
All camping equipment - 2-person member tent, dinning tent, kitchen tent, staff & porter tent, toilet tent with commode, dining table with backrest chair etc.
Mountain Monarch gear - sleeping bag, fleece inner liner, down jacket, duffel bag etc for the use during the trip. Some Rolls of Toilet Paper and garbage plastic bag.
Professional & experienced trekking group leader trained in Wilderness First Aid.
Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) / Gamow Bag (A life saving device in case of Acute Mountain Sickness) along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
Respective region trekking map.
Well-experienced Climbing guide with all his allowance and expenses.
Trekking cook, kitchen staff, Trek Sherpa and other support staff.
Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
Proper Insurance of all staff including porters.
Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for staff including porters: Gortex jacket & trousers, inner fleece jacket and pant, trekking shoes / boots, woolen hat, gloves, shocks, sunglasses etc.
Mountain Monarch T-shirts / other seasonal gifts.
Peak climbing certificates issued from the respective body of Nepal Government.
Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
TIMS / Trekking permit, National park / Conservation entry fees.
Trip cost excludes:
Nepal entry Visa fees, Your travel insurance of any kind
International Airfare and Airport Tax
All Drinks and main meals in cities.
Tips and Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, beverage drinks etc while on trek.
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