Island peak expedition

Island peak expedition
(Imja tse)

By flight, we reach the gates of Khumbu, the Everest region. 45 minutes of spectacular flight above the Himalayan giants to arrive at Lukla, where we slowly begin our hike. We reach Namche Bazar, a trading town between Tibet and the Sherpa country, located at an altitude of 3440 m. Then we go up the Dudh-Koshi to the Gokyo lakes, turquoise and of rare beauty, at the foot of the glaciers and Cho-oyu. The view in the evening from the famous Gokyo Ri remains the most beautiful in the entire Everest region with a day of acclimatization at 4900: from up there, a 360° view is offered to us over the entire Himalayan chain, images that will remain in your memories. We continue with a passage as close as possible to the summits, and reach the Cho La pass then the Everest camp at more than 5340 m base to spend two days there. After a good period of adaptation, we cross the last pass of Kongma La and go to the base camp of the Island peak ultimate objective of the trek is the 6149m
During the trek, we will see superb dry stone villages, many manis and stupas, and perched monasteries mark our route. We evolve under the benevolent gaze of the highest peaks in the world: Everest (8848 m), Makalu (8475 m), Lhotse (8383 m), Nuptse (7879 m), Pumori (7145 m), AmaDablam (6856 m) and many others.

HIGHLIGHTS
- The high and very high mountain atmosphere throughout the trek and the passage of the Cho La and Kongma La passes
- Many Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries: Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Thengboche.
- The Kala Pattar, Everest base camp, Everest glacier.
- The high mountain lakes: the turquoise blue lakes of Gokyo and the exceptional view from Gokyo-Ri.
- The climb to Island Peak and past 6000m.

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Itinerary

Level of Trek: Very Difficult
Best Period: April - May / October - November
Duration: 21 Days
Number of walking days: 16
Highest Altitude: 6189 Meters
Flights: Ramechap - Lukla - Ramechap
Accomodation: Hotel in Kathmandu & Lodge/Camp during trek

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Day

1ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU

Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel Holy Himalaya or a similar hotel on a BB basis
- Accommodation: Overnight at Thamel House or Holy Himalaya Hotel or similar
- Meal: Self

2PERMIT FORMALITY AND CLIMBING EQUIPMENT CHECK & VERIFY IN KATHMANDU

Meeting with the guide.
- Accommodation: Overnight in the same hotel
- Meal: Self

3FLIGHT TO LUKLA (2800 M). TREK LUKLA - PHAKDING (2600 M)

The early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla offers a panoramic view of the eastern part of the Himalayas: Langtang, Gauri, Shanker, Numbur, Manglungtse, and finally Everest appear during this 45-minute flight. At Lukla (2700 m), the Sherpas are waiting for us with the equipment.
The trek begins with a short descent to the Dudh-Koshi Valley.
From the village of Chaurikarka (2621 m), the path heads north through the Sherpa villages where wheat, potatoes, and corn are crops... We cross the Dudh-Koshi on a wooden bridge suspended.
- Elevation +: 50 meters
- Elevation -: 250 meters
- 7 km walk
- Walking time: 3h
- Accommodation: Lodge

4PHAKDING - NAMCHE BAZAR (3440 M)

This day begins with a walk along the Dudh-Kosi. The path climbs gently. We cross the river several times and pass the village of Jorsale (2805 m). Steep climb to Namche Bazaar, and 30 minutes later a reward awaits us: a breathtaking view of the city. Arrived in Namche early enough to discover this famous Sherpa village and its inhabitants. A few Tibetan shops and merchants sell jewelry and handicrafts from Tibet. Every week an important market is held in Namche where the surrounding farmers sell their crops of wheat, corn, millet, etc.
- Elevation +: 900 meters
- Elevation -: 50 meters
- 10km walk
- Walking time: 6h
- Accommodation: Lodge

5NAMCHE – PHORTSE TENGA (3600M) FROM UPPER (KHUMJUNG)

We climb above Namche Bazar on a gently sloping mountainside trail to Mong Pass, a view of AmaDablam and Kantega, two of Nepal's most spectacular peaks. We then descend to Phortse-Tenga at 3600 m on the banks of the Milky River (Dudh - Koshi). First view of Everest after a steep climb on a happy morning
- Elevation +: 560 meters
- Elevation -: 300 meters
- 8.5 km walk
- Walking time: 6h
- Accommodation: Lodge

6PHORTSETENGA - MACHERMO (4450 M)

We climb steeply through rhododendrons, junipers, then conifers. We pass through the alpine villages of Tongba (3960 m), Gyele (3960 m), and Lhabarma (4220 m). The view of Khumbila and Tawoché is magnificent throughout the day.
- Elevation +: 850 meters
- Walking time: 5 to 6 hours
- 8 km walk
- Accommodation: Lodge

7MACHERMO - GOKYO (4750 M)

Gradual climb to a sumptuous view of Cho Oyu, which culminates at 8135 m, a fortress of snow and ice. We pass Pangka at 4390 m, then begin the descent to the river before climbing the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We reach the first turquoise lake located at 4720 m. A few minutes later, discovered a second lake at 4690m, then we come to Lake Gokyo at 4750m, impressive for its beauty (photo on the first page).
- Elevation +: 300 meters
- 7-8 km walk
- Walking time: 5h
- Accommodation: Lodge

8GOKYO (4750 M) REST DAY AND ACCLIMATIZATION TO GLACIER OF CHO OYU (5100M)

Day of rest in Gokyo and adaptation in altitude or according to the form climbed to the junction of the Cho Oyu glacier and one of the most beautiful panoramas of this region.
- Elevation + -: 500 meters
- Elevation -: 500 meters
- 15km walk
- Walking time: 8-h
- Accommodation: Lodge

9GOKYO - GOKYORI (5360 M) – THAGNAK(4 700 M)

That morning, we again discover the most beautiful panorama of the entire Everest region from Gokyo Ri. From the summit (5360m), the spectacle is unforgettable, the highest peaks on Earth are there: Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Cholaste, and Tawachee. We descend to Thagnak (4,700 m).
- Elevation +: 550 meters
- Elevation -: 600 meters
- Walk 10 km
- Walking time: 6h
- Accommodation: Lodge

10THAGNAK - CHO LAPASS (5300 M) - DZONGHLA (4 830 M)

Early in the morning, we leave for the ascent of Cho La, the most difficult day of the trek. But the reward at the top of the pass is worth all the difficulties in the world: the view is breathtaking! We descend to Dzonghla.
- Elevation +: 600 meters
- Elevation -: 500 meters
- 9km walk
- Walking time: 7h
- Accommodation: Lodge

11DZONGLHA – GORAKSHEP (5140M)

Kala Pattar (5545) / in the evening with sunset over the 8000m
- Elevation +: 400 meters
- Elevation -: 100 meters
- 10.5 km walk
- Walking time: 7h
- Accommodation: Lodge

12GORAKSHEP (5140 M) – EVEREST BASE CAMP (5360 M) - LOBUCHE (4930 M)

Day of walking around Gorakshep and for those who wish to go to the historic base camp of Everest along the Khumbu glacier, descent to Lobuche
- Elevation +: 500 meters
- Elevation -: 250 meters
- Walking time: 6-7h
- Accommodation: Lodge

13LOBUCHE( 4930 M) – KONGMA LA PASS ( 5535M) – CHUKHUNG (4743M)

Longest walking day of the trek.
- Elevation +: 600 meters
- Elevation - : 800 meters
- Number of hours of walking: 8-9h
- Accommodation: Lodge

14CHUKHUNG – ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP ( 4970M)

Along the moraine and glacial lake Chokarma Tso and Imja Tso, we climb gently to the base camp of Island Peak where we set up the tents. Preparation for the ascent.
- Elevation plus: 250 meters
- Number of hours of walking: 3h
- Accommodation: bivouac

15ASCENSION ISLAND PEAK (6189 M) CHUKHUNG (4743 M)

Ascent of the Island peak early in the morning and return to Chukhung
- Elevation +: 1200 meters
- Elevation -: 1200 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge.
- Full day depending on conditions and snow cover

16CHUKHUNG (4743 M) - DINGBOCHE - TENGBOCHE (3860 M)

We descend through Pangboche where there is one of the oldest gompas in Nepal. We find the forest and the villages and descend to Tengboche, the spiritual heart of Khumbu. Visit the famous monastery, a magnificent site dominated by the AmaDablam.
- Elevation +: 150 meters
- Elevation -: 150 meters
- Number of hours of walking: 6h
- Accommodation: Lodge

17TENGBOCHE - MONJO (2800 M)

Afternoon descent to Monjo
- Elevation +: 150 meters
- Elevation -: 800 meters
- 6 km walk
- Number of hours of walking: 4 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge

18MONJO - LUKLA (2800 M)

We pass through multiple Sherpa villages along the river as we descend to
Cheplung from where we begin a short ascent to Lukla
- Elevation +: 300 meters
- Elevation -: 400 meters
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge

19FLIGHT LUKLA - KATHMANDU (RAMECHAP THEN DRIVE KATHMANDU)

- Accommodation: Holy Himalaya Hotel or similar on a BB basis
Meal: Self

20FREE DAY IN KATHMANDU

- Accommodation: Same hotel on BB basis
Meal: Self

21TRANSFER TO AEROPORT / RETURN FLIGHT

Notes

USEFUL INFORMATION:

Difficulty:
Alpine grade: little difficult - slope less than 40°
Snow race without great technical difficulty - requires knowledge and practice of roped walking, with crampons and ice axe
The best time for climbing is in October.
The second choice is in March – April, but there is always a risk of avalanches during that time.

Materials that you should have:

For trekking

- trekking shoes: high stems and waterproof. Choose quite rigid shoes with non-slip soles and crampons.
- light shoes (tennis) or sandals to put on during the stages in town, village, or while camping at night.
- a pair of flip-flops
- pairs of walking and mountain socks
- 2 trekking pants
- underwear. (Fine technical fibres such as Carline or Polartec fibres)
- 1 or 2 breathable Carline shirts and T-shirts
- 1 fleece jacket. It is warm, light and dries quickly)
- 1 mountain jacket (like Goretex or Micropore)
- A quilted jacket is a must
- Rain cape
- gloves or fingerless gloves
- hat
- Sunhat
- good sunglasses

Equipment:

- a sleeping bag (- 20° C): Warm, comfortable, fit to your size, sarcophagus-shape (closer to the body with a closing hood)
- sun cream (face and lips)
- headlamp, with spare batteries and bulbs
- light water bottle - 2 litres minimum and isothermal
- pocket knife, better if multipurpose
- toilet paper
- lighter

Climbing equipment to prove (or to rent in Kathmandu):

1. Ice axe
2. Crampons
3. Gaiter
4. Helmet (optional)
5. Harness with short rope
6. Carabiners (2 + 2)
7. Mountain shoes

Materials supplied by our agency:

- Tents
- Ropes
- Mattress
- Fixed ropes
- Ice picks
- Hammer
- Snow anchor
- All camping equipment and trekking kitchen

What's included

- 2 Airport transfers by private car, round trip to Ramechhap
- French-speaking mountain guide for the entire trek/expedition and its 2 flights (English-speaking for less than 3 participants, no extra charge)
- Sagarmatha Park permit, Village Community Tax Khumbu
- Collective climbing equipment for the climb
- Full board in lodge & bivouac according to the itinerary
- Porter & Sherpa: Carrying personal belongings (13kgs per participant) and personal climbing equipment
- 4 nights in Holy Himalaya or similar in Kathmandu in B&B
- Climbing bonus for the mountain guide & sherpas (350 US$ HT/staff) and Kongma La bonus
- Insurance for the guide & sherpas (290$/trekking peak/staff)

What's not included

- Flights
- Meals in Kathmandu excluding breakfast
- Helicopter supplement in case of cancellation of domestic flights
- Personal climbing equipment (see below)
- Cargo for baggage exceeding 15 kg per person on domestic flights (to be paid on site approximately $1/kg)
- Nepal visa, international flight and PCR tests if required
- Repatriation insurance + compulsory rescue and search
- Tips, personal expenses, sleeping bag etc.

Suppliments

Spring Royalties: 250 US$/participant

Autumn fees: 125 US$/participant

Mandatory supplement: Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu flight or alternative by Ramechhap:
432 US$ /participant

Single room in Kathmandu: US$120

CLIENT REVIEW

Marion Bonacorsi Trip (Voyage) : Island peak expedition Date of Trip : Du 27/10 au 12/11/2019

Another great trip with Base Camp Trek! Kopra Trek last year, Island Peak this year, and next year? Ana Dablam?

Jaya has become a friend more than a guide, we laughed a lot, he is always in a good mood and caring for us! The carriers were also adorable, very attentive thanks to them! I am very satisfied with Base Camp trek, the team is very responsive and very caring too. Thank you so much for allowing tourists to discover your beautiful country that is Nepal.

See you soon, for sure, never 2 without 3