Island Peak Climbing

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu- 1300M  and Transfer to hotel)
Day 02: Flight to Lukla (2840M) & same day trek to Phakding (2800M)-Approx. 4/5 hrs- Lodge
Day 03: Trek to Namche (3440M) - Approx. 5/6 hrs –Lodge
Day 04: Acclimatization in Namche or Trek up to Khumjung (3753M) - 3 hrs –Lodge
Day 05: Trek to Tengboche (3860M) - 4 hrs –Lodge
Day 06: Trek to Chhukung (4743M) – 2-3 hrs (Climbing Training) –Lodge
Day 07: Trek to Island Peak base Camp (Climbing Training) –Tent (B/L/D)
Day 08: Trek to Island High Camp-Tent
Day 09: Island peak Summit & back to Chukung-Lodge
Day 10: Trek to Pangboche or Tengboche- 5/6 hrs –Lodge
Day 11: Trek to Namche or Manju –5/6 hrs –Lodge
Day 12: Trek to Lukla –5/6 hrs-Lodge
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel, relax day after Long Trip- Hotel
Day 14: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 15: Departure from kathmandu or visa extension as per your Itinerary.

Please contact us for the detail itinerary at sportadventuret10@gmail.com

Accommodations
Accommodations are included in the trip cost we choose the best  accommodation for 3 nights in Kathmandu i, and other nights in standard teahouse/lodge, and two/three nights in two-men camping tent. We provide attached rooms in major towns like Namche, Lukla, however teahouses/lodges in most of the places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. To sleep in tent, 4 season sleeping bag and foam mattress will be provided. We maintain standard comfort in every matter based on the enforceable conditions such as weather calamities. In climbing section, toilet facilities will be provided with necessary natural preservation. If you are a solo traveler, you will share a room/tent with someone else of same sex of your group.

Meals
During your Island Peak expedition trip, you can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) from pizza and Chips to apple pie. You can even enjoy hot chocolates, variety of breads, variety of drinks, and snacks. Breakfast of a day will be provided from the teahouse/lodge menu where you spent your night. Lunch will be served on the way to destination, dinner and breakfast in the teahouse/lodge where you will spend the night. During expedition session, a freshly cooked hygienic food or a packed food (as per condition) will be provided. A welcome dinner, a farewell dinner and breakfasts will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu.

Health and Experience Requirements
Island Peak is not a technical peak but you need good stamina for a long day effort while climbing it. You can climb Island peak without any previous expedition experience and skills of using climbing equipment but knowledge on using equipment and previous experience would be beneficial although not mandatory because a pre-ice climbing training is provided to you in Base Camp to make you skillful on using climbing gears such as ropes, ice pick, harness, crampons. As this 14- day Island peak expedition itinerary takes you to the summit very fast, this itinerary is recommended only to those who have sufficient high altitude trekking experience and good acclimatization health although Island peak itself do not need any previous climbing experience.This itinerary plans you to take straight to Island peak, lead you to successful summit and bring you back to Kathmandu, so you should be well prepared for the trip before embarking it.

Acclimatization
Our Island Peak expedition itinerary is planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).The higher the altitude the less oxygen there is in the air. However, the 14-day Island peak itinerary is only suggested to experienced who have good acclimatization health.  For example, on the high camp & at summit, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to kill. Your body needs many days to adapt to this less-oxygen environment. Our itineraries generally allow sufficient time to acclimatize. So for a safe trek and climb, it is absolutely essential to allow sufficient time for acclimatization. Sensible planning is therefore required to minimize the risk of AMS. We advise specially the guest(s) with known heart, lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS.

Best Season
Best Time for Island Peak Expedition
The best months for Island Peak Expedition are Spring( Mid March to May) and Autumn (mid September to November). As these are best seasons, routes are a bit crowded. Island peak can be climbed during the months of December, January and February but we need to be well prepared to adjust with the cold weather during these months.