Island Peak
Kalapattar Trek and Island Peak climb (22 days)
Trip Difficulty:
Grade 5
Trekking starts from Lukla to Kalapatter having its great scenery and spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest. Then you will continue to climb famous Island peak as well as to experience highlander Buddhist culture and the legends of Yeti. Trip end at Lukla and fly Kathmandu.
Your trip preparation:
Trekking to Kalapattar top is considered as middle hard trek of Nepal. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure you will finish your trip successfuly both trek and climb and enjoy a lot. But climbing Island peak require additional experience of mountaineering skill. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.
Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.
As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.
Your trekking preparation:
This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure will enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not expected high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.
We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, biking or aerobics is recommended, but mostly hiking on steep hills or running up and down steps are preferable.
Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.
As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, assemble and dissemble the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.
Day to day itinerary:
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel
Day 02-03 Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu Valley
Day 04 Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakdingma [2600m]
Day 05 Trek from Pakdingma to Namche Bazaar [3440m]
Day 06 Acclimatization day in Namche
Day 07 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche [3867m]
Day 08 Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche [4400m]
Day 09 A rest day in Periche for acclimatization
Day 10 Trek from Periche to Lobuche [4930m]
Day 11 Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep [5160m]
Day 12 Ascent of Kala Pattar [5545m] and trek to Pheriche [4400m]
Day 13 Trek from Periche to Pareshaya Gyab [4970m]
Day 14 Trek from Pareshaya Gyab to High camp Island Peak [5600m]
Day 15 Ascent of island Peak [6189m]
Day 16 A Spare day
Day 17 Trek from Pareshaya Gyab Dingboche [4410m]
Day 18 Trek from Dingboche to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 19 Trek from Pangboche to Khumjung [3790m]
Day 20 Trek from Khumjung to Pakdingma [2600m]
Day 21 Trek from Pakdingma to Lukla [2800m]
Day 22 Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
For Cost details of above package,
Please contact us.
The above Package includes the following services:
- Kathmandu airport transfers.
- Twin sharing accommodations in 2 star standard hotel on BB basis in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with English speaking tour guide
- Domestic airfare (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu) and airport tax
- Camping and meals - 3 time a day during the trek
- Professional trekking and climbing guide, Sherpa, Porter fees and their insurance
- Sagarmatha conservation area entrance fee
- Peak permit
- Climbing Sirdar and his equipment allowance
The above Package does not include:
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu International Airport tax
- Insurance and rescue helicopter
- Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, tips etc.