Island peak expedition
Island peak expedition
Island Peak: Conquering Nepal’s Gateway to the Himalayas, also known as Imja Tse (6,165 M)
By flight, we reach the gate 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 acclimatisation 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 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.
- The many Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries: Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Thengboche.
- Kala Pattar, Everest Base Camp, and the Everest Glacier.
- High-altitude lakes: the turquoise-blue lakes of Gokyo and the exceptional view from Gokyo Ri.
- The ascent of Island Peak and reaching elevations above 6,000 meters.
Daytime
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
- Accommodation: Overnight in the same hotel
- Meal: Self
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
- Elevation +: 900 meters
- Elevation -: 50 meters
- 10km walk
- Walking time: 6h
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 560 meters
- Descent: 300 meters
- Walking distance: 8.5 km
- Walking time: 6 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 560 meters
- Descent: 300 meters
- Walking distance: 8.5 km
- Walking time: 6 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 850 meters
- Walking time: 5 to 6 hours
- Walking distance: 8 km
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 300 meters
- Walking distance: 7–8 km
- Walking time: 5 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 500 meters
- Descent: 500 meters
- Walking distance: 15 km
- Walking time: 8 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 550 meters
- Descent: 600 meters
- Walking distance: 10 km
- Walking time: 6 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 600 meters
- Descent: 500 meters
- Walking distance: 9 km
- Walking time: 7 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 400 meters
- Descent: 100 meters
- Walking distance: 10.5 km
- Walking time: 7 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 500 meters
- Descent: 250 meters
- Walking time: 6–7 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 600 meters
- Descent: 800 meters
- Walking time: 8–9 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 250 meters
- Walking time: 3 hours
- Accommodation: Bivouac
- Ascent: 1,200 meters
- Descent: 1,200 meters
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Full day depending on conditions and snow cover
- Ascent: 150 meters
- Descent: 150 meters
- Walking time: 6 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 150 meters
- Descent: 800 meters
- Walking distance: 6 km
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: 300 meters
- Descent: 400 meters
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meals: On your own
- Meals: On your own
Notes
Note in case of cancellation of domestic flights
When this occurs, generally due to weather conditions, an alternative by helicopter or by road will be necessary.
We will do our best to arrange a helicopter, but we cannot guarantee either its availability or its price due to aircraft shortages and the law of supply and demand (agencies owning helicopters being given priority).
You should allow one and a half days of driving (with an overnight stay in Salleri/Phaplu en route) to reach Surke/Kathmandu, as well as a half-day walk from/to Surke to/from Phakding or Lukla.
The contingency day will be used to partially make up for this lost time; however, the itinerary may be modified due to this unforeseen event, and we wish to inform you in advance about this long journey on an uncomfortable dirt road.
If such a modification occurs beyond our control, the flights will then be fully refunded and used to pay for the private jeeps that we would have to change several times depending on road conditions (the difference may result in a refund or a supplement, depending on the number of participants in your group).
Difficulty:
Alpine Grade: PD (not very difficult - slope less than 40°)
Snow climb without major technical difficulties - requires knowledge and experience of roped walking, with crampons and ice axe.
The best time for the ascent is in autumn, specifically from October to November.
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Include
- 2 airport transfers by private car, round trip to Ramechhap- French-speaking mountain climbing guide for the entire trek/expedition and his flights (RT)
- Sagarmatha National Park permit, Khumbu Village Community Tax
- Group climbing equipment
- Full board in lodge and camp as per the itinerary
- Porter & Sherpa: Carrying of personal belongings (13 kg per participant) and personal climbing equipment
- 4 nights at Holy Himalaya or similar in Kathmandu, B&B
- Mountain guide & Sherpa climbing bonus (US$350/staff) and Kongma La bonus
- Guide & Sherpa insurance (US$290/trekking peak/staff)
Not Include
- Domestic flights.- Meals in Kathmandu (excluding breakfast)
- Helicopter supplement in case of flight cancellation to Lukla (approximately US$350 extra) per person one way
- Personal climbing equipment (see below)
- Cargo for excess baggage: 13 kg (including 10 kg checked baggage) per person on domestic flights (payable locally at approximately 1$/kg)
- Nepal visa and International flight
- Mandatory repatriation, rescue, and search insurance
- Tips, personal expenses, sleeping bag, etc.
- Spring Royalties: US$350/participant
Autumn Royalties: US$175/participant
- Mandatory Supplement: Flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu or alternative via Ramechhap: US$432
- Single Room in Kathmandu: US$120
