Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek

Imje Tse, also known as Island Peak is popular among climbers because of its beauty, which looks like the island of ice on the elevated region ringed by Himalayas.  Fascinating and great climbing peak in the center of Khumbu Himalayas, Island Peak soars as high as 6,189m. It is an ideal peak to begin the Himalayan adventure of climbing and the challenges to conquer this beautiful mountain are considered moderate.

Climbing Island Peak with us has so many fantastic highlights. All the incredible highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek including Kalapaththar, and High Passes are in the itinerary. Moreover, the extension to summit Island Peak after achieving the base camp is challengingly fun. Also, the journey to the summit of Island Peak is scenic and thrilling.  The well designed itinerary allows climbers abundant acclimatization facilities and our guides who are trained and experienced in taking western climbers to summit the mountains and bring them back safety are always ready to help in any circumstances. Based on fully organized camps beyond Everest Base Camp, our trained Sherpa Cook have expertise in serving hygienic and balanced diet throughout the adventure. Even, the itinerary is designed taking proper guidance from our experienced guide and is prepared for those who wants very intensive walking in trek every day and want to climb the challenging peak accordingly.

This is a technical trekking peak that has been the top destinations for the peoples who wish to reach the summit of the snow capped mountain and observe the alluring views from top of the peak. Also the surrounding view of green rolling hills mesmerizes every people walking through this area. The Island Peak lies in Khumbu Region and hence offers best chances to explore the unique cultures and traditions of the brave Sherpas who are renowned for their climbing skills.

Starting from the short, scenic and adventurous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, each day of Island Peak Climbing is incredible with more wonders to explore. The suspension bridges, rivers and streams, gorges, and steep uphill route add adventure to the trek. This is perfect package for those who wants to climb Mount Everest and needs some warm-up before ascending highest mountain of the world. Also for those peoples who doesn’t want to take risk of Everest but has keen desire to climb snow-clad mountain in Everest Region.

Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary in terms of distance, time, and maximum altitude

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu with dinner

On the first day of the trek, you will arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal, at 1350m and transfer to the hotel with a breakfast plan.

Day 2 : Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding

Total Distance: 9 KM
Estimated time: 4 hours
Max Altitude: 2840 m

Day 3 : Trek to Namche Bazar

Total Distance: 11 KM
Estimated time: 6 hours
Max Altitude: 3440 m

Day 4 : Rest day for acclimatization 

Total Distance: 0 KM
Estimated time: 0 hours
Max Altitude: 3440 m

Day 5 : Trek to Dole 

Total Distance: 11 KM
Estimated time: 6 hours
Max Altitude: 4200 m

Day 6 : Trek to Machhermo

Total Distance: 5.5 KM
Estimated time: 4 hours
Max Altitude: 4750 m

Day 7 : Trek to Gokyo 

Total Distance: 6 KM
Estimated time: 5 hours
Max Altitude: 4800 m

Day 8 : Morning Excursion to Gokyo Ri, Trek to Thagnak 

Total Distance: 6 KM
Estimated time: 4 hours
Max Altitude: 5483 m

Day 9 : Trek to Cho La pass 5,367m to Dzongla 

Total Distance: 7 KM
Estimated time: 8 hours
Max Altitude: 5367 m

Day 10 : Trek to Gorekshep 

Total Distance: 8 KM
Estimated time: 7 hours
Max Altitude: 5550 m

Day 11 : Trek to Everest Base Camp and back to Lobuche

Total Distance: 7 KM
Estimated time: 6 hours
Max Altitude: 5357 m

Day 12 : Trek to Chhukung -Kongma-la -Chhukung

Total Distance: 8 KM
Estimated time: 7 hours
Max Altitude: 5535 m

Day 13 : Island Peak base camp 

Total Distance: 5 KM
Estimated time: 4 hours
Max Altitude: 5200 m

Day 14 : Climbing training course and preparation 

Total Distance: 0 KM
Estimated time: 0 hours
Max Altitude: 5200 m

Day 15 : Island Peak Summit 

Total Distance: 5 KM
Estimated time: 8–9 hours
Max Altitude: 6189 m

Day 16 : Trek to Namche 

Total Distance: 8 KM
Estimated time: 6 hours
Max Altitude: 3440 m

Day 17 : Trek to Lukla 

Total Distance: 9 KM
Estimated time:5 hours
Max Altitude: 2840 m

Day 18 : Fly to Kathmandu

Total Distance: 135 KM
Estimated time: 30 Minutes
Max Altitude: 2840 m

Day 19 : Final Departure