Island Peak Climbing
Expedition (19 Days)

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. Private transfer to your 3-star hotel in Thamel. Spend the afternoon exploring Thamel mountaineering outlets.

In the late afternoon, join your Sherpa climbing guide for a comprehensive gear inspection. We test plastic double boots, crampons, harness, ice axe, helmet, and ascender, assisting with equipment hire where needed.

Early morning flight from Kathmandu (or Ramechhap) to Lukla airstrip (2,860m). Meet your porter team and organize heavy expedition gear.

Descend along the Dudh Koshi River valley past pine woodlands, prayer wheels, and suspension bridges to Phakding village for overnight stay.

Trek along Dudh Koshi riverbank, entering Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo where official climbing and trekking permits are registered.

Cross double-tier Hillary Suspension Bridge and ascend the steep switchbacks of Namche Hill to Namche Bazaar amphitheater.

Climb to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for sweeping vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Island Peak.

Descend into Khumjung village to visit the Sir Edmund Hillary School and monastery before returning to Namche for afternoon rest.

Trek along scenic ridge paths with views of Ama Dablam, descending to Phunki Tenga for lunch beside water-driven prayer wheels.

Ascend through rhododendron forest to Tengboche Monastery. Attend afternoon monk chanting ceremony and enjoy sunset over Everest.

Descend through Deboche birch woods and cross Imja Khola suspension bridge. Pass upper Pangboche village with views of Ama Dablam’s north face.

Ascend past tree line into stone-walled fields at Dingboche village, situated in a sun-drenched high alpine valley.

Crucial active acclimatization day. Ascend Nagarjun Hill ridge (5,100m) for high-altitude blood cell adaptation.

Take in panoramas of Makalu (8,485m), Lhotse, and Island Peak before descending back to Dingboche for warm lunch and hydration.

Trek across high valley floor past Dusa to Thokla (4,620m). Ascend steep switchbacks of Thokla Pass (Dughla Ridge), pausing at stone climber cairns.

Follow lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier into Lobuche settlement. Rest in warm teahouse dining hall.

Trek along Khumbu Glacier moraine to Gorak Shep (5,164m). Drop main luggage and set off for Everest Base Camp (5,364m).

Stand beneath Khumbu Icefall taking photos before returning across glacial ridges to Gorak Shep for dinner.

Pre-dawn climb up Kala Patthar (5,644m) for golden sunrise panoramas over Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Changtse.

Descend to Gorak Shep for breakfast, then trek down valley past Pheriche to Dingboche for a comfortable evening.

Gentle morning trek up Imja Valley to Chhukung village beneath the massive south wall of Lhotse and Nuptse.

Spend afternoon inspecting harness, crampons, plastic double boots, and ice axe gear with your climbing Sherpa.

Trek along moraine ridges to Island Peak Base Camp at Pareshaya Gyab (5,200m). Settle into tented camp.

Conduct mandatory pre-climb training session covering jumar ascents on fixed ropes, crampon technique, and figure-8 descents.

Alpine start at 1:00 AM. Climb rocky gullies, cross crampon headwall, and ascend 45° snow slope to Island Peak summit ridge (6,189m).

Enjoy 360° views of Lhotse South Face, Makalu, and Ama Dablam. Rappel down to High Camp / Base Camp and descend to Chhukung.

Descend Imja Valley through Dingboche to upper Pangboche village.

Visit Pangboche Monastery, the oldest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region, for afternoon blessings.

Trek past Tengboche Monastery and descend through Phunki Tenga forest.

Ascend high contour trails back into Namche Bazaar for celebratory bakeries, warm showers, and rest.

Descend steep Namche Hill past Hillary Bridge and Monjo checkpoint to Phakding.

Trek back to Lukla for a joyful farewell celebration dinner with your climbing Sherpa guide and porter team.

Morning flight back to Kathmandu (or Ramechhap). Private transfer to your Thamel hotel.

Free afternoon for body massage, resting, and celebrating your 6,189m peak summit achievement.

Buffer day for Lukla flight delays or summit weather contingency. Optional city tour of Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Formal summit certificate presentation and farewell dinner.

Hotel checkout and private transfer to airport 3 hours prior to international flight.

End of 19-day Island Peak (Imja Tse) Climbing expedition with Everest Itinerary.