Peak Kathmandu

Peak Kathmandu

Island-Peak-Climbing-6173M

Located on top of the Chukung glacier between Ama Dablam and Lhotse Mountains, Island Peak is the most sought after trekking destination because of its challenging geographical conditions. Each year more than 300 groups attempt to scale the summit of Island peak. This trek offers an excellent opportunity to climb a Himalayan Summit [6173m] together with an exhilarating Trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. The most difficult section is a mixed rock and ice wall at a slope of around 45 degrees leading to the narrow summit ridge.
The magnificent views from the summit, however, are certainly a fitting reward for your efforts. Before climbing Island Peak, we trek up the Dudh Kosi valley from Lukla, passing through Namche and Tengboche on our way to Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. After being rested and feeling physically fit and acclimatized, we then head up the beautiful Imja Khola valley towards Island Peak. Besides trekking adventure, we also get to witness pristine Sherpa villages and ever-so-serene monasteries. With ponderous memories of the trekking earlier done, we retrace our route back through Namche to Lukla, and from there on we fly back to Kathmandu. This trip can be done during March to May and September to December.
A physically fit and acclimatized person is well qualified to make an ascent over this Peak. TRIP FACTS
Trip duration: 22 Days
Grade: Strenuous – Peak Climbing – Alpine grade: PD+ Activity: Sightseeing and trekking
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel, camping or lodge (tea house) Transportation: Flights, private car or tourist bus
Maximum altitude: 6173m OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2 Sightseeing in Katmandu Day 3 Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding [2652m]
Day 4 Trek to Namche [3450m] Day 5 Rest day in Namche Day 6 trek to Tengboche [3867m] Day 7 Trek to Pheriche [4252m] Day 8 Rest day in Pheriche Day 9 Trek to Lobuche [4930m] Day 10 Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m] Day 11 Trek to Everest base camp [5357m] Day 12 Trek to Dingboche [4350m] Day 13 Trek to Chukhung [4750m] Day 14 Trek to island peak base camp [5150m] Day 15 Trek to high camp Day 16 Ascent of island peak [6173m] Day 17 Spare day Day 18 Trek to Pangboche [3950m] Day 19 Trek to Namche [3450m] Day 20 Trek to Lukla [2800m] Day 21 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 22 Depart Kathmandu
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Gaurab Dangol Explore Himalaya Contact us at enquiry@explorehimalaya.com for more information http://www.explorehimalaya.com/island_peak.php

Nepal is the Best place for Tours and Trekking? What do you think? Any queries……?

Nepal has many spectacular locations for tours and trekking activities. Everest Base Camp trekking was voted as one of the top 20 destinations in the world that is a must visit before one dies by BBC. Nepal is also voted as number one destinations for white water rafting in the wild Himalayan Rivers – River Excursions. It also offers Wildlife Safari tours, Jungle safari programs in dense forest of Terai Region which boasts of the Royal Chitwan National Park which is listed in the world heritage. Nepal has more than 15 Wildlife Reserve and National Parks. Kathmandu valley has eight world heritage site which are also the must see. Nepal has eight out of ten highest peaks in the world. Nepal consists of diverse geographical terrain and the different cultures embedded in them.

Sounds exciting. I’d love to go check it out. I want to see the Everest Base Camp but I won’t be hiking the mountain. I also love white water rafting. It sounds like a great trip. I’ll have to check it out sometime.