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Island Peak Climbing with EBC Trek is a popular and challenging but rewarding adventure that combines the thrill of high-altitude mountaineering with the beauty of the Everest region's natural and cultural landscapes. Island Peak is located in the Khumbu region of the Himalayas. It's one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal and offers a great opportunity for climbers to gain experience in high-altitude mountaineering and world's most spectacular scenery while pushing your physical and mental limits.
Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek is designed for a professionally climbing itinerary by High Pass Adventure climbing guide. This is two routes combined namely Everest Base Camp Trek and Island Peak Climbing. This trekking and climbing route are one of the most inspiring experiences in the Everest region. Everest base camp trek is famous itself and Island peak climbing makes for a more special journey in life.
Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp trek takes you to the acclimatization hike to the most famous trekking destination in Everest Region. This route first goes ascent up to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar for the close-up views of Mount Everest and leads the trail back to climbing the Island Peak (6189m). The Island Peak stands at 6163 meters above sea level and it is the most popular climbing peak among both beginners and experienced climbers. The Island Peak name was given by Eric Shipton in 1952. It looks like an island from the place called Dingboche. It is also known as “Imja Tse” in the Sherpa language.
Following the summit, the Island Peak Climbing, offers the chance to watch the large mountains, glaciers, those never seen before during the trekking. The Island peak climbing offers an adequate chance to enjoy the incredible view of Mt Everest, 8848 m, Mt. Lhotse 8516 m, Mt. Nuptse 7890 m, Mt. Makalu 8456 m and many other giant peaks in the Everest region.
Everest Base Camp trekking is familiar itself for enjoying Sherpa cultural and Buddhist religion, warm friendly hospitality from local people, spotless lake, amazing view of High Mountain, remarkable landscape and lush high valley in the world's heritage site (Sagarmatha National Park). That will be a lifetime experience.
This trek starts from Lukla after taking an exciting Mountain Flight from Kathmandu and heads up the Khumbu Valley. Khumbu Valley is itself popular because it is surrounded by the wonderful mountains and peaks as well as rich with flora and fauna.
The trekking trail, before Namche Bazaar there is a steep ascent from Large Dovan. Namche Bazaar is the capital of Sherpa people. From there, we can watch and greet the spectacular Mountain View. Also, we take a rest day in Namche Bazaar for aid acclimatization but there are many options to hike and enjoy the area.
From Namche, we continue to trek to Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar. Kalapathar is the best viewpoint in the Everest region. You will hike up to Kalapather to capture the views. After enjoying 360 outstanding views of Mt. Everest and surrounding peaks, we continue back down to Chukhung through Lobuche and Dingboche. From Chukhung takes 4/5 hours to get to Island Peak Base Camp. When we reach the Island Peak Base Camp, we have to prepare to attempt the Island Peak. It may take a day or extra another day to summit the peak but depending on weather conditions. But some people spend one night in High Camp to attempt the top of the peak. After a successful climb, we will return back to Namche and Lukla to catch our return flight to Kathmandu through Dingboche, Tengboche and Phakding.
Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek is considered a challenging but achievable adventure. The trek to Everest Base Camp itself is strenuous due to its altitude and duration. It involves long hours of walking each day, often on rocky terrain and at high altitudes, which can be physically demanding. Altitude sickness is an anxiety as you ascend to higher elevations.
Island Peak Climbing, also known as Imja Tse, is a step up in difficulty. It requires some technical climbing skills, including the use of crampons, ice axes, and fixed ropes. Prior mountaineering experience and familiarity with these tools are beneficial. The climb involves steep sections and requires physical fitness, mental stamina, and acclimatization to the altitude.
Overall, the combination of Island Peak Climbing with the EBC Trek is challenging but definitely doable with proper preparation, physical conditioning, and a gradual ascent to acclimatize to the altitude. Training, hiring experienced guides, and allowing plenty time for acclimatization are key for a successful and enjoyable adventure trip.
Sometimes, problems like weather conditions, local politics issues, transportation or other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be considerably changed. If alterations are necessary, the Guide and Trekking leader will decide what the best options are. You can talk and decide through the best happiness of the whole group. Where a change does suggest itself, we try to do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot take responsibility for the results of changes or delays. Our trekking staff are experienced and professional and try to solve all problems during the trekking.
High Pass Adventure Pvt.Ltd. welcomes you to in Nepal, One of the company staff will be waiting outside the baggage hall of the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. You have to look for the person carrying on A4 size paper with your and company name. This person will take to you hotel in Kathmandu from the airport. Check into hotel, rest and fresh up and ready for the meeting to your programs in our trekking office.
You will enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and get ready for the Kathmandu valley tour with experience tour guide. Our tour is of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. You will be visiting Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pasupatinath and Boudhanath, which are best and popular place 4 out of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu Valley. You will be visiting by comfortable privet vehicles before walk tour of these sites. There are interesting tour for full of fascinating insights in to Buddhism, Hinduism, ancient art and historical architecture, lifestyle, cultural of people of Kathmandu Valley. After this tour you will come to office and finalize your trekking clothing and gear.
Our trekking guide will be transferred to you the domestic terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport by privet vehicles to depart for Lukla flight. You will board a flight and fly to Lukla with your trekking guide. You will be enjoying the scenic flight for about 35 minutes and land on Lukla airstrip (Tensing-Hillary Airport). You will meet your trekking porter and introduced. They are waiting to you in Lukla airport. Treks starts from Lukla after the Pasang Lhamo memorial Gate, through the Lukla town. Our trekking trail drops down to the Phakding Village through the Chheplung, Thadokosi,Ghat and some where forest as well. From the trail, you will see wonderful Mountain View of Kusum Kangru and Kongde peak.
From Phakding, Everest Base Camp trek goes continue north. There are a few uphill and downhill, through the forest of pine and Rhododendron, suspension bridges and local Sherpa village will follow and take to you Monjo. Monjo is the gate way of the Sagarmatha Natrtional Park to Everest Base Camp Trek. Our trekking guide will manage the entrance fee of the Sagarmatha Notational Park. From the Manju Gate trail continue drops down to the bridge cross the Dudh Koshi River and you will get the Jorsalle village. Your trekking trail continues follow the north and cross another bridge of same river and following the river bank trail until large Dovan. There is very high bridge on this river, we have to cross and we will climb into forest of pine tree on lot Zigzag trail until Namche Bazaar. Before get the Namche Bazaar we will see and enjoying first view of Mt Everest and other lot mountains.
Namche Bazaar is the beautiful town, elevation is 3440 m. We have to stay two nights for acclimatization for further altitude. During the day time we have to hike up somewhere for acclimatization. There are two places for hike, one is the Thame village and another is Khumjung village. Your trekking guide deciding to your plan for the hiking. After the breakfast you will visit either Thame Sherpa village or Khumjung Sherpa village. From the both side you will enjoying panoramic Mountain View, pine forest, mani wall, Gompa (Buddhist monasteries) and Sherpa village. And remain to your time can spend visiting the National Park Head office and Museum or relax in hotel.
After having breakfast from Namche, you will follow the trail by Chhorkang. you will walk north side and past a memorial Chortan to Tenzing Norgay. From there you can enjoy beautiful panorama view of Kusum kangaroo, Thamserku, Khandega, Amadablam, Lotse, Everest, Nuptse and Tawaboche before get kyanjuma. From kyanjuma trail drop down to the bridge Phunki Thanga. You will cross the bridge and trail goes ascent to the Tengboche. If you are lucky you can see deer and pheasant bird.
After breakfast in Tengbuche, you will visit that popular monasteries and continue walk to the Everest Base Camp. Trail drop down 30 minute through the green forest and reach the bridge. After cross the river, trail is leading gently up until Denbuche. Along the trail you will enjoy wonderful Mountain View.
Acclimatization is most important time for going up, before you get your way to the Everest Base Camp or others higher place. After breakfast, your trekking guide makes a plan, either take to you full day hike for Nangkar Tsang Hill for view of MT. Makalu 8516 m, Lotse 8556 m, barunche 7245 m and other popular mountain view or full day hike to Chukkung.
From Dingboche trail goes slowly climb up to the long ridge through Yak Kharka, you will get Dhukla. From the ridge you can enjoying view of Taboche, Cholatse,Lobuche, Amadblam and khatega. Before get Dhukla you will cross glacial stream. From Dhukla, the trail continues goes up to Dhukla pass, there are number of memorials that lost climber and Sherpa during the climbing mountain. After passed this memorial place, starts easy trail to reach in the Lobuche. If you have extra time, you can either hiking up ridge for view of khumbu Glaciar or rest in hotel.
This is your mission day to reach the Everest Base Camp, so you will definitely get Everest Base Camp on this day. After breakfast from there you will hurry to leave without wasting any time, continues walk to Goreshep through Italian Pyramid side, beside khumbu glacier and terminal moraine. After lunch in Gorakshep you will enjoying view of Nuptse, Khumbutse, Chanhtse, Pumori, and Lingtren mountain and you will continues hike to Everest Base Camp. You will spend few minute for enjoying your aim and take picture in Base Camp and get back to Gorakshep by following the same trail.
Early morning start hiking up to summit the trekking peak (Kalapathar 5545 m) for magnificent sunrise view of the many snow-capped mountain include Everest. Or you will short hike following the ridge of the Khumbu Glacier to reach popular base camp of tallest mountain. After capture the some pictures, you will head back to Gorakshep for meal before descending to Lobuche for the night.
Early morning breakfast to attempt the Kongma La (5535 m) Pass. Trekking trail starts head to east through Khumbu Glacier to summit the Khongma La top. You will enjoy the views from the top and continue descend to Chukkung valley for the night.
That day, you will have late breakfast and you will train about climbing from climbing guide. Trekking continue goes to Island Peak Base Camp after lunch with easy day hiking. That day is a gradual ascent but try to take easy and rest your body for the peak climb on next day.
Very early morning start to summit day (walking up around 1 am) is need, so that peak can be summited on noon. Because of there is less wind in the morning than afternoon. After summit the peak, you will capture the mountain vista and continue descend to Chukkung through island peak base camp for the night.
You will have breakfast there and you will follow back to continues trail to Namche through of regular Everest Base Camp route on Somare, Pangboche, Tengbuche (popular Buddhist monasteries), Phungi Tanga and Kyanjuma.
You will have breakfast in Namche and you will continue downhill to large bridge from Namche. After cross large bridge of the Dudh Kosi River, you will following trail the bank of this river until Phakding, where you did spend first night to this trek. You will stop Phakding for the lunch. After lunch you will walk up/ down and ascend before reached the Lukla.
After last Breakfast in Lukla of your trek in Everest region, you will catch morning flight to Kathmandu from the Lukla airport. In Kathmandu, Your trekking guide manage privet vehicle transfer you to your hotel.
This is your last day of your trip in Nepal. One of our High Pass Adventure staff will take to you Kathmandu international Airport for your flight departure time. If you are looking to your extra trip in Nepal, High Pass Adventure help to you for your next trip and adventure activities in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.
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The best time for Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek is during the pre-monsoon (spring) and post-monsoon (autumn) seasons in Nepal. These periods offer the most favorable weather conditions for trekking and climbing in Nepal Himalayas.
Spring (March to May): This is the best and most popular time for trekking and climbing. The weather is generally stable, with clear skies, mild temperatures, warm days, less rain and snow. The visibility is excellent for mountain views, and the trails are often busy with trekkers.
Autumn (September to November): this time considered the peak trekking season, autumn also offers clear skies, stable weather, and excellent visibility. The temperatures are pleasant during the day, making it perfect for trekking. The trails might be busier compared to other times, but the views of the Himalayas are breathtaking.
Both seasons offer good weather conditions but April, May, October and November months are the best time to climb Island Peak. Anyway this season, making the trekkers suitable for the trek to Everest Base Camp and the climb to Island Peak. However, keep in mind that the weather in the mountains can be changeable, so it's always advisable to be prepared for sudden changes regardless of the season.
Winter (December to February) and monsoon/summer (June to August) are generally not recommended for this trekking and climbing due to extreme cold, snowfall, and potential avalanche risks in winter, while the monsoon brings heavy rainfall and blocked mountain views.
Choosing the best time depends on your preferences, availability, and tolerance for crowds, as both spring and autumn have their unique advantages.
A special day during an Island Peak climbing is a thrilling adventure that naturally spans over a week to reach the Base Camp. Then after the summit push, you feel the ultimate challenge and achievement of the entire journey in your life.
Here are some highlights of what a typical day might look like during an Island Peak climbing: Usually around 1:00 to get an early start after breakfast and hot tea/coffee, because of the need to take advantage of daylight hours for climbing. This is the rule of climbing to start in the early hours of the morning (around midnight to 1- 2 AM) to ensure reaching the summit and descending before inclement weather sets in.
It takes 4-5 hours to get to an icy place through challenging terrains, negotiating steep slopes with rock. Then after using the proper climbing gears will attempt the peak through challenging ascend, negotiating steep slopes, ice, and fixed ropes.
After reaching the summit of the Island Peak (6,168 meters or 20,305 feet) will be a significant accomplishment and offers stunning panoramic views of the high Himalayas. Then, you will descend back to Base camp but you will have packed lunch along the way back.
At all, a special day on Island Peak climbing embodies the culmination of physical and mental strength, teamwork, and the reward of conquering a formidable challenge while being surrounded by the stunning Himalayan landscape.
Except for Indian passport holders, all foreign visitors to Nepal need a visa; however, you must have a passport with a six-month validity date in order to apply for a tourist visa. At the Tribhuvan International Airport and the Chinese-Indian border in Tibet, visas are available on arrival. To apply for a visa to enter Nepal, you must have a color photograph in PP size. Please click this link for more details about Visa Information.
If you're seeking for the best foreign exchange rates and locations in Nepal, you may easily exchange the majority of your foreign currency at a local bank or authorized money exchange facility in a well-known tourist destination. The Nepal Rastra Bank controls all exchange rates (Center Bank of Nepal). You can exchange small amounts of money at the hotel if you want to. Because our banks will not take dirty or old notes, kindly bring clean and fresh notes.
In order to avoid the time-consuming processes associated with cards and traveler's checks, Nepalese people typically prefer cash in hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and other locations. You can use an ATM to get cash (in Nepali Rupees) if you have a credit or debit card. In the main tourist city, there are a number of ATM counters with 24-hour service. If you use a card, the maximum withdrawal amount is between 30,000 and 35,000 rupees at once, plus a processing fee of 500 rupees.
You must convert your money in Kathmandu or Pokhara before the hike because the majority of trekking routes do not offer a facility for international currency exchange. Additionally, inquire about the amount of money required for a Himalayan trek from your trekking operator or guide.
When traveling in Nepal, safety and security are crucial issues to consider both on the way to in and out. We are here for you at all times, and we promise to provide the greatest service to all of our cherished clients. Our guides have extensive training in the field of trekking and broad understanding of first aid items. Because it rises more than 4000 m above sea level, it is essential for hiking in Nepal. Because health is crucial, if a trekker becomes ill from the high altitude, our knowledgeable guide discusses the necessary medications and decides to continue the trek while organizing the emergency rescue.
You must be cautious when hiking trails pass one other because they are not wide enough to do so. During the busiest trekking season, there are lots of porters, yaks, mules, and Jokpe along the trail. You must stay on the safe side if you encounter them on a bridge or in a confined space because otherwise they may force you over the edge.
For a healthy body while traveling and staying hydrated, clean water is essential. It will be the most effective method of completing the Himalayan journey. If not, getting sick and having diarrhea is simple. Almost everywhere during the Nepalese tea house trip, but not during the camping trek, sells bottled water. Unfortunately, bottled water is very pricey.
Please bring good water bottles (for boiling water) and water purification tablets or water filter bottles since plastic bottles are detrimental for the environment. Reusable water bottles are a good idea because they help keep the mountain clean. If you are concerned about finding a typical water tap to fill up your bottles in the trekking region of Nepal, they are very simple to locate. It can be found in rivers, streams, and lodges.
Nepal hiking tours: The difficulty levels of the Himalayas range from easy to tough. As a result of the Himalayan climate changing, there is a risk of high altitude and potential mishap.
Trekking in the Nepalese Himalayas demands practical trekking abilities at high altitudes (above 4,000 meters), so travel insurance is essential. If an accident occurs during a trip and requires medical attention or evacuation, the cost of returning to a city and receiving treatment may be significant. Therefore, you must ensure that your insurance covers the price of an air ambulance, medical care, and any risks associated with travel, such as delayed flights and lost, stolen, damaged, or missing baggage. Your complete itinerary while visiting Nepal should be covered by your insurance policy. Make sure your insurance policy covers hikes higher than 5,500 meters. If not, you will be responsible for all unforeseen costs associated with your trek through Nepal.
All trekkers must send a copy of their certificate from their comprehensive travel insurance policy to High Pass Adventure as part of the booking process for trekking and climbing in Nepal.
Mountain sickness is another name for high altitude sickness. You must be aware of high altitude sickness symptoms since they arise rapidly if you hike or ascend to a higher elevation. Here are some details if you're curious as to why it occurs. The air pressure is the main cause of altitude sickness. Your body needs time to adapt to the shift in air pressure when you travel to higher elevations since the air pressure decreases and there is less oxygen present. According to doctors, If you are at sea level, it begins at 8,000 feet (2400 meters).
1) Types
There are three types of altitude sickness:
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): it is very common and symptoms feel like a tiredness, dizzy, headache, thirsty, muscle aches, nausea
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): it is effect in the lungs, which can be very dangerous and hard to do life threatening
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): it is effective in the brain and most difficult to treat and you need to go to hospital attention the right way.
2) Cause
Following are the causes of high altitude sickness:
Generally living near sea level and travel to a high elevation
Had the sickness before
Climbing quickly
Not being acclimatized to the altitude
Drinking alcohol when you ascend
Medical problems of heart, nervous or lungs
3) Symptoms
These symptoms will appear depending on your speed to climb and how hard you push. Symptoms range from normal to serious. They can affect the nervous system, lungs, muscles, and heart.
Here are symptoms of High Altitude Sickness:
Difficulty sleeping
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Rapid Pulse (Heart Rate)
Short breath with action
Blue color of skin or gray soft skin
Chest tightness or blocking
Confusion
Dry cough or coughing with blood
Cannot walk in a straight line
4) Prevention
Important keys to preventing of High Altitude Sickness are:
Climb the mountain gradually.
Stop every 2,000 feet (600 meters) of climb above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) and one or two nights sleep there.
Sleep at a lower altitude when possible.
Make sure that you have the ability to quickly descend if needed.
Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness.
If you plan on climbing quickly, or climbing to a high altitude, ask your provider about medicines that may help.
If you are at risk for a low red blood cell count (anemia), ask your provider if your planned trip is safe. Also ask if an iron supplement is right for you. Anemia lowers the amount of oxygen in your blood. This makes you more likely to have mountain sickness.
5) While climbing, you should follow these rules:
Drink plenty of water
Climb slowly.
Take it easy
Do not drink alcohol.
Eat regular meals that are high in carbohydrates.
Sleep lower elevation
Take a medication (diomax) according to doctor
Trekking gear and equipment are most important for the trekking. Either you have to bring those things or you can buy here in Kathmandu. Also you can hire in Kathmandu Trekking gear shops.
Reading/writing material
Health requirements arranged
First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu.
Money: cash/credit card
Down Sleeping bag and jacket provided by High Pass Adventure (if needed)
Light weight Towel
Day pack (25-30 liter) to carry your personal needs during the day
Walking shoes and sport shoes 1/1 pair
Normal and warm gloves 1/1 pair
Sun glasses and sun block cream 1/1 pieces
Down Sleeping Bag and down warm jacket 1/1 pieces
Normal Socks 2/3 pair
Fleece Jacket and Trouser 1/1 pieces
Head lamp 1 pic
Gore-Tex Jacket and Trouser 1/1 pieces
Water bottle 2 pieces
Trekking stick (pole) 1 pair
T-shirt 4/5 pieces
bandanna of scarf
Sleeper (sandal) one pair
Wind and waterproof Jacket & Pants
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