Island peak climbing 17 days
Ascending the Island peak (6,189 m) which is popularly known as Imja Tse assuredly offers immense excitement and thrill to both, nonprofessionals as well as climbing freaks with multistoried rewards.
Challenging White Island peak climbing 17 days undertakes ahead with a passionate flight from Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu) to Tenzing Hillary Airport (Lukla). This standard route recommends numerous unique settlements, amazing landscapes, opposed vegetations and many more attractions en route along with walking experience on a rocky path and the snowy trail leads at the base of the aimed peak. Facing a lengthy 40-45 degree slope climb takes to the summit for inspecting 360° breathtaking view from high altitude throughout famous stands including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, and many more others. The closest up and the unbelievable view from the summit of the Island peak bypassing the oldest monastery of the Khumbu region (Tengboche Monastery) establishes the sense of high achievement.
Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Day 2: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trip preparation
Day 3: Kathmandu – Lukla (2,642 m) (30 to 35 mins flight) – Phakding (2,562 m) 3 to 4 hrs trek
Day 4: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) 5 to 6 hours trek
Day 5: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) Acclimatization day
Day 6: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,867 m) 5 to 6 hours trek
Day 7: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360 m) 5 to 6 hours trek
Day 8: Dingboche (4,360 m) Acclimatization day
Day 9: Dingboche – Chhukung (4,730 m) 3 to 4 hours trek
Day 10: Chhukung (4,730 m) – Lower base camp (5,200 m) 3 to 4 hours trek
Day 11: Lower base camp – Higher base camp (5,600 m) 3 to 4 hours trek
Day 12: Higher base camp – Summit peak (6,189 m) and back to Chhukung (4,730 m) 9 to 10 hrs trek
Day 13: Chhukung – Khumjung (3,780 m) 5 to 6 hours trek
Day 14: Khumjung – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) 4 to 5 hours trek
Day 15: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,652 m) 5 to 6 hours trek
Day 16: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300 m) 30 to 35 minutes flight
Day 17: Departure day
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m)
On the first day of our trip, our organization frontman picks you up from Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu) along you will be passionately welcomed and shifted towards tourist standard inn by our private vehicle. We also notice you attend for meeting at head office for discussion regarding our planned trek.
Day 2: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trip preparation
On the second day after finishing our morning breakfast, we move ahead for sightseeing some historical places which are listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site. Therefore exploring these locations, we return for finalizing our trekking equipment (trekking boots, down jacket, sleeping bags, ropes, harness, Ice axe, Crampons, and many more others) which are required during our upcoming trek, and this night we are spent at the same hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu – Lukla (2,642 m) 30 to 35 mins flight – Phakding (2,562 m) 3 to 4 hrs trek
On the third day after having breakfast, we will be shifted to Tribhuwan International Airport by our private vehicle to board the Himalayan scenic flight towards Lukla (gateway of Khumbu/Everest region). Therefore, we start our short and effortless trek downhill towards the Sherpa settlement of Cheplung along following Dudh Koshi valley takes to Phakding. Finally after reaching Phakding, accommodation, and dinner will be managed at the lodge.
Day 4: Phakding – Namche Bazaar 5 to 6 hours trek
On the fourth day after enjoying breakfast, we develop our trek by leaving several unique settlements, suspension bridges, and lush forests behind en route to pass the official permit checkpoint (entrance to Sagarmatha National Park). After that, continuously proceeding walk towards intersection point of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River along attempting upward hike with the opening perspective of monster Everest promotes Namche Bazaar. Tonight’s accommodation and dinner will be facilitated at the lodge.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) Acclimatization day
On the fifth day, we are now already over 3,400 m of elevation than sea level so before climbing extra height, today we center upon acclimatization. We don't trigger our trek forward however as indicated by your want, we will plan an arrangement to investigate minor Sherpa settlements including Khumjung, or climb up to the old Sherpa town of Thame. On residual hours, you can hang out on web cafes and restaurants or visit all through historical centers. This night, we remain at the same hotel in Namche Bazaar.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,867 m) 5 to 6 hrs trek
On the sixth day triggering Namche Bazaar after breakfast, we follow an awe-inspiring curvy hill slope trail holding pleasing forest, remembrance stupas, and Sherpa settlements, which leads us to Kyangjumg. Marching forward by watching several snowcapped mountains and bridges over Dudh Koshi River enters Imja Khola valley along with some more draw towards ridge welcomes Tengboche. Hardly any outstanding hours will be completely spent by investigating Tengboche Monastery (antiquated religious spot of Khumbu area) and night will be spent at the hold up there.
Day 7: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360 m) 5 to 6 hrs trek
On the Seventh day after attending morning breakfast, we begin our steps ahead through stone advances crossing chores and long smaller mini walls along Imja Khola to climb Pangboche. Therefore, strolling with the close perspective of mountains all through terraced fields takes to Dingboche. Apart from steeping Dingboche, the remaining hours of the day will be spent on investigating round Sherpa settlement along the night will likewise be spent at a lodge in Dingboche.
Day 8: Dingboche (4,360 m) Acclimatization day
On eight days, we are already now height above 4,300 m so this day is isolated as the second acclimatization day of our trip. Though this day is separated as for acclimatization we won't stay icon preferably we climb up towards the north and sight numerous different well-known peaks with Dingboche valley on floor. During outstanding hours we plan to move forward towards the world’s highest billiard parlor and we spend our night in the same hotel in Dingboche.
Day 9: Dingboche – Chhukung (4,730 m) 3 to 4 hrs trek
On the seventh day, we advance from the Imja Khola valley towards the east. We stroll along the rough trail to get to the valley along with achieving Chhukung, we register a fine hotel and meet our climbing guide according to the timetable. After a series of preparation concerning the following day's climb, we will likewise check all the fundamental equipment and gears that will be required for the following day's climb. The night will be spent at a lodge in Chhukung.
Day 10: Chhukung (4,730 m) – Lower base camp (5,200 m) 3 to 4 hrs trek
On the tenth day, we first stroll towards the south and afterward towards the principal valley in the east. In the wake of strolling on a charming trail along the stream, the trail coordinates towards a huge rock. From here this rough trail ends and changes into glacial as we cross Lhotse and Imja glacial. Finally passing glacier moraines, we achieve the goal set for the day. Today, one-hour preparation is separated to work on the following day's climb, particularly for novices. The night is spent in a tent at the lower base camp of Island.
Day 11: Lower base camp – Higher base camp (5,600 m) 3 to 4 hrs trek
On the eleventh day subsequently after having a self-arranged light breakfast, we connect for rechecking the whole climbing gears and equipment for some moments. At first, leaving the lower base camp, we head towards the high base camp by following the narrow slopes and rigid path. However, in the wake of putting venture on high construct camp, we take part in light exercises and take a full day as relaxation hours. This night will be spent at risen camp at the higher base camp of Island peak.
Day 12: Higher base camp – Summit peak (6,189 m) and return to Chhukung (4,730 m) 9 to 10 hrs trek
On the most awaited twelfth day, we move ahead as early as possible. Utilizing and following the methods instructed by the climbing professionals, we advance through short rock steps, crevasses, sears, facing a lengthy 40-45 degree slope climb, which finally takes us to the summit. Inspecting 360° stunning view from high altitude throughout high peaks including famous stands rewards you feel of achievement. Collecting our belongings, we walk the entire way retracing the trail to Chhukung valley for spending the night.
Day 13: Chhukung – Khumjung (3,780 m) 5 to 6 hours trek
The thirteenth day after attending morning breakfast, we march forward catching vertical descent bypassing numerous settlements including Pangboche and Tengboche along crossing those landscapes, monasteries and pleasing lush forest filled with rhododendron and pine behind reaches Khumjung. Finally, after reaching Khumjung, we check for a fine lodge and move forward to examine throughout the domain if interested along night will be spent at the lodge.
Day 14: Khumjung – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) 4 to 5 hours trek
On the fourteenth day after enjoying breakfast in Khumjung, we develop our walk through the ridge which soon turns into a fairly easier walking trail. Continuing the walk ahead, by retracing the earlier developed trail steadily but surely takes to meet the destination of the day. Leisure hours will be spent by exploring different attractions throughout Namche Bazaar along the night will be spent at a fine lodge in Namche.
Day 15: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,652 m) 5 to 6 hours trek
The fifteenth day after morning breakfast firstly developed walk proceeds downhill towards the extension over the Dudh Koshi River. After that, we slightly stroll towards Monjo for considering some formalities at the check post of Sagarmatha National Park along proceeding walk forward leads us to Lukla triggering Phakding behind. Evening hours will be spent by recollecting the memories with the trekking crew members. This night will be spent at the lodge in Lukla.
Day 16: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300 m) 30 to 35 minutes flight
Sixteenth day after having light breakfast, we board a morning flight from Tenzing Hillary Airport (Lukla) to Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu). Guide handles entire formalities and bag packs in the airport. Finally, after landing at Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu) our private vehicle picks you up and escorts you toward a fine tourist hotel along with a farewell dinner hosted by us in one of the Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu.
Day 17: Departure day
On the seventeenth day (last day) of the trip managing your time, you can move forward by collecting unique souvenirs for your family members or your loving ones. Entire necessary arrangements and pack ups will be looked after along with private vehicle escorts you to the airport focusing on departure hours. Well-wishers and representatives of our company will be there to wish for your safe flight.
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