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Island peak climbing

Trip code
Package name Island peak climbing
Duration 2
Max. elevation 6163 m
Level Moderate
Transportation
Accomodation Tent Camp
Starts at Chhukung
Ends at Chhukung
Trip route Chhukung-Island Peak Base Camp-High Camp- Summit-back to Chhukung
Cost USD 685 per person

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Overview

Island Peak Climb

Island Peak is best suited to climb during the spring season from March to May to the autumn Season from September to mid-November in any given year. The weather during these times in the Himalayan region and most of the places in Nepal remains stable which is the perfect time for any type of Adventure Activity. These seasons have a very ideal climate and weather for the Island peak and many more peaks around Nepal. Any peak you want to climb like Mera peak climbing or Labuche peak climbing. Similarly, in the Annapurna Region Pisang Peak Climbing, Chulu West Climb, Chulu Far East Climb, and many more peaks are available to Climb. Before you want to climb High Mountains.

Island Peak Climbing Difficulty

Island peak climbing Difficulty is classified as moderately difficult to achieve the summit. This trip will take 14 to 18 days to complete depending upon the alternative route, which only about Two days is segregated for Climbing. The height of the Island peak is 6,189m/20,305ft at the summit. The trip starts from Lukla and heads to the popular spout or village Namche Bazar. There is every facility available like nice Restaurants, hotels, Pub, Bar, pool houses, bakeries and many more. After that, the path is heading to Tengboche. In Tengboche, there is one of the oldest monasteries and they ruin the biggest festival.

Usually, Island peak Climbing and trekking leads to Everest Base Camp and back to Chhukung, if you do this it will be more worthwhile for Acclimatization and will be helpful. After Chhukung the path leads to the island's peak base camp and High camp then the summit. So, peak climbing difficulty is always uphill in high elevations and it depends on your preparation for hiking and trekking.

Accommodation in Island Peak Climbing

Accommodation in the Island peak climb with the EBC will be in Comfortable Hotels run by local families unless people specify a preference for tents. Every guest house has a central area with a stove while the bedrooms are unheated with two beds and mattresses, Blankets, and pillows. You will need to bring a sleeping Bag.

Most of the lodges generally have Showers that are powered by gas and some use solar heaters. Food on the trek is very good and excellent and a mixture of Local Nepali Sherpa with Western recipes. Burgers and chips are common meals called Dal Bhat which comes with Lentil soup, rice, pickles, Papad, veg curry, or meat curry as your choice are available. You will find everything in your trekking route from Pastries to Beer and deep-fried Mars bar or sneakers to chocolate pudding.

After Chhukung while you are heading to Island Peak base camp there will only camping is a possibility. We will be taking mountain tents sleeping two people in one tent bring a 4-season Sleeping bag and also a good quality sleeping mat. Porters take these kinds of stuff for your dream to be fulfilled.

Usually, the porters carry your main bag up to a maximum weight of 15 kilograms and cater to all the groups' needs. You will have two guides with you one is a trekking Guide and another is a Climbing Guide with you to ensure you are safe and happy to complete your thought.

Cost of Island Peak Climbing

Island peak Climbing cost depends on your stay in Kathmandu and luxury Hotels in the mountains like Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Pangpoche, and some other places. Normally, if you stay 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu and a normal Tea house lodge in the Trekking area it will cost $2320 per person.

Island Peak Climb with Everest Base Camp Trek is most popular in Nepal. And the price for peak climbing is so reasonable and affordable with Adventure A One Trek. The price of an Island peak climb with Everest Base Camp trek is cheap price and quality service is provided by our Trekking Company. We can also customize your itinerary and make it a short trip so that the entire trek will be available at a cheap cost.

Island Peak Permit Cost

The Climbing Island peak is very popular in Nepal and they wanted to do this before some higher mountain climbs like Amadablam, Pumori, or any higher mountain till Mount Everest. Island peak climbing permit cost ranges from USD 250/- per person depending upon different seasons and is issued by NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) with the local area permit for trekking costs $30/- per person. Nowadays they ask the rural development committee also Charge two thousand Nepali rupees (NRS. 2,000/-) to enter the Solukhumbu District. Island Peak is called by local people Imja Tse. It is a moderately easy peak by alpine standard most sought climbing in Nepal. 

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Hike to Island Peak Base Camp 4965 Meter/ 16279 feet 4/5 hours walking

After spending a wonderful night at Chukung, you will be heading to the Island base camp this day. The route is full of exciting mountain views. Upon arriving at the Island base camp, your guide will be setting the tent for the night. You can enjoy the exciting views of the Himalayas from there. You will be spending your night at a tented camp. 

Day 2 : Climbing day to the summit of Island peak (6,189m / 20,305 ft /8/9 hours.)

The biggest day of the trip. You will be starting early morning, following the snow-covered glacier and avoiding the crevasses, the climb progresses northwards over the snow-covered area between a glacier facing the ridge. Then continues through the stone and icefall to a steep snow route to take to the top of Island Peak where your dream meets reality. From the top of the Island, you can enjoy the fantastic views of Mt. Everest 8,848 m, Lhotse 8,501 m, Mt. Amadablam 6,856 m, Mt. Makalu 8, 463 m, Chamlang, and Baruntse peaks. Then after you will be retracing back to Chhukung for the night.

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