If you are looking for an adventure in Nepal peak climbing is one of the best idea, there are many peaks to climb but Island Peak(6189m) is one of the adventurous and a little technical peak to climb. During this trek, you would have a good experience of trekking in Everest region. You will have a best opportunity to observe world’s highest mountain, the Mt. Everest (8848m) and many other mountains and peaks above 5500m. Besides that, settlement of Himalayan ethnic community (SHERPA) their culture, history, practice of Tibetan Buddhism, wonderful natural scenarios, Sagarmatha National Park(natural heritage site of UNESCO) which have many disappearing Himalayan floras and faunas . On the other hand you will have a wonderful experience of adventure which is beyond description and a lifetime memory.
Some important and beautiful things before climbing are: Namche Bazzar, Gokeyo valley, Gokeyo Lakes, Chola pass, Everest base camp, kala patthar, Kongma La pass, and many beautiful views of glacier, glacier lakes, mountains, peaks different himalayan animals specially Yak, Nak and many mountains birds etc. which makes your journey more interesting.
Experience of climbing peak and to be at the top will teach you many valuable life lessons. Lets join our team to have that wonderful experience.
Your idea of choosing Dreams Himalayan Treks would be the best destination, our team have very professional and experienced guide who have been taken numbers of client to the mountains and succeed their journey. We will provide you many important information and train you about techniques to climb mountain.
After your arrival in Tribhuvan international airport Kathmandu, you will take you to hotel by our team. Next day you will be visiting Kathmandu city, you will have a tour of world heritage site of Kathmandu. And from next day you will be moving to your trekking destiny.
Day 1: one day city tour at Kathmandu around wold heritage sites.
Day 2: fly from Kathmandu to Lukla airport(2800m). The flight takes 35 minutes, trek start from Lukla to Phakding(2610m) takes 4 to 5 hours.
Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazar(3440m) it takes 5 to 6 hours.
Day 4: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazar. During the acclimatization, you will climb up to Everest view hotel, enjoy the panoramic view of different mountains including Mt. Everest. You will also visit Khumjung and Khunde villege which takes 3 to 4 hours.
Day 5: Namche to Dhole (4200m) 5 to 6 hours.
Day 6: Dhole to Machherma( 4470m) 3 to 4 hours of walk. This is a short walk, best place for a acclimatize.
Day 7: Machherma to Gokeyo ( 4790) after 4 to 5 hours of walk from machherma, you would be enjoying a view of the very beautiful village surrounded by Gokyo lakes.
Day 8: Gokyo to Dragnag( 4700) routine will start from early in the morning 3 hours of climbing up to Gokyo Ri (5360m) which is the best place to observe sunrise in the mountains and also the panoramic view of different mountains. in the same day we will continue our journey up to Dragnag.
Day 9: Dragnag to Zongla( 4830m) 7 to 8 hours. This is the longest day of this whole trek, which also might be a little harder, have to move early in the morning for Chola pass( 5360m)
Day 10: Zongla to Gorakshep(5100m) 4 to 5 hours walk up to gorakshep, after lunch we can go for Everest base camp(5360m) visit.
Day 11: Gorakshep to Lobuche( 4910m) 2 hours of climb up early in the morning up to Kalapatthar(5555m) where you can enjoy all the mountains surrounding and one more mountain that you could see only from this place in this whole trek, Mt. Lhotse( 8516m) in the same day we will descend down to Lobuche.
Day 12: Lobuche to Chhukung (4730m) via Kongmala pass (5535m) 8 to 9 hours Kongma La pass is a good acclimatization before climbing Island peak.
Day 13: A day free at chhukung. during this day, a beautiful mountain hills, Chhukhung Ri (5555m) could climb.
Day 14: Another day free: for preparation, climbing gears verify and some necessary trainings by your mountain guide.
Day 15: Chhukhung to Island peak base camp( 5100m) 4 to 5 hours.
Day 16: Day of summit and back to Chhukhung. Have to be ready very early in the morning for climbing, it might takes 9 to 10 hours of climb and be back. This is a longest and a bit harder day of this trek. Mountains views from the top will take you to another world.
Day 17: Chhukhung to Tengboche(3860m) 5 to 6 hours of walk. Tengboche is one of the most popular and historical monastery of this region. which is very rich in architecture and in Buddhist literature.
Day 18: Tengboche to Monjo( 2835) 5 to 6 hours of walk.
Day 19: Monjo to Lukla(2800m)
Day 20: fly back to Kathmandu. after 3 minutes of flight to Kathmandu you will be taking to hotel in private vehicle.
Day 21: An extra day for more exploration of Kathmandu and shopping .
Day 22: Departure to your country
For peak climbing we manage all kind of climbing equipment. and if you have already or you want bring yourself you need these kind of equipment.
Feel free to contact with us about the price, most of the time it depends on, in which season would you be here and what kind of services would you like to take and also depends on group size bigger your group size much lesser price for you.
1. Visa cost of Nepal
2. International flight
3. Private insurance, medical and accident
4. Emergency rescue(helicopter cost)
5. All private expenses, equipment
6. Alcoholic drinks and cold drinks
7. Personnel climbing Gears.
8. Tips for guide and porter