Island Peak - Imjatse Himal Climb

Day 01: Reach Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels

On reaching at Kathmandu international airport received by our representative and guide, then transfer for short drive in the heart of Kathmandu city and to your hotels. After checking into your pleasant rooms then join in for group briefing regarding Lobuche East Peak Climb with Everest Base Camp treks includes useful information to make your stay in Nepal more enjoyable and worth-while with us. Evening includes group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurant with cultural programs as entertainment.

Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and preparations for Everest base camp trek.

Morning after breakfast in the hotel, our tour guide will take you in the heart of Kathmandu city, for exciting historical and heritage tour of old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square of great importance.

Tour includes Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess) Kastamandap Temple where Kathmandu name derived from, a temple built with the wood of a single tree, tour of old palace during the reign of Malla and late Shah kings.

As tour continues towards famed landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa, facing all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, as tour continues towards famed landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa, facing all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.

Afternoon tour of famous Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and visit Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the largest dome shaped monument in Asia of Buddhist religion and culture.
After an exciting and interesting tour head back to hotel preparation for Lobuche East Peak  Climb next early morning with exciting flight to Lukla around high Khumbu area of Everest.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,670 m - 04 hrs.

Morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal for exciting scenic flight to land at Lukla, a small aircraft either Dornier or Twin-Otter could be of similar types where you can witness amazing panorama of snowcapped Himalayan range of peaks with close views of Mt. Everest, as flight lands at Lukla airport known as Tenzing-Hillary airport (after legendry late mountaineers who first stepped on top Mt. Everest in 29th May 1953).

In Lukla after having refreshing stops, then walk through Lukla Sherpa town, Lukla the gateway Town for high Khumbu valley and to various adventures around Everest region, as walk leads downhill for short-while  and then on gradual winding path past nice Sherpa farm villages and tended crops and vegetable fields and terraces.

As walk encounters several Buddhist monuments Mani (prayer walls) and rows of spinning bells and into cool shade of woodland to reach our overnight stop at Phakding village located by the Dudh Kosi a glacial river.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 06 hrs.

Morning walks follows Dudh Kosi River upstream crossing bridges few time to reach at Monjo nice village with views of Kongde and Tharmasarku peaks with holy Mt. Khumbila in the north direction.

After Monjo enter into Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepalese while Sherpa Calls Chomolungma which means Great Mother in both languages), a short downhill and over a bridge to Jorsalle the last village before Namche Bazaar.

From Jorsalle walk on river bed with climb up after crossing the last high bridge and into cool shade of pines and rhododendron woods with views of peaks as winding uphill walks takes you at famous Namche Bazaar for two full overnights.

Day 05: At Namche Bazaar rest day for acclimatization and short hikes.

A full rest day for acclimatization at Namche, an interesting large village and town with many excellent facilities of ATM-Banks-nice restaurants and bakeries with many stores and shops, at Namche once a week Saturday Market is held which will be active and colorful to witness.

On this day one can hike on top Namche for grand views of Everest-Lhotse-Amadablam and other series of high peaks and visit its interesting museum with full information of Khumbu and Sherpa culture with various flora-fauna.

Other short hike to Everest View Hotel, where climb leads above Namche for few hours rewards you with stunning views of Everest and other high peaks, for energetic people can take walk around Khumjung and Khunde villages to observe culture and traditional life of Khumbu Sherpa located on a glacial valley.

Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

After an enjoyable and pleasant time at Namche with rest days, morning walk leads to scenic walks on gradual wide winding trails with views of Everest and other giant peaks, as walk leads downhill to Imjatse river at Phunki Tenga, a small place with few lodges an ideal spot for refreshing break or lunch stop.
Afternoon walk leads to uphill climb into cool shade of alpine forest to reach beautiful surrounding at Thyangboche Monastery facing panorama of mountains with Everest and Amadablam at close distance, here with time for tour into monastery and witness monks and priest on prayer.

Thyangboche holds an important ‘Mani-Rimdu’ a colorful religious festival where monks perform mask dance to wade evil spirits, the festival falls in the month of October as per Buddhist lunar calendar. 

Day 07: Trek to Pheriche 4,235 m - 05 hrs.

Morning enjoy views of Everest, our route descends into forested areas reaching a metal bridge, from here a slow climb encountering mani (prayer) walls along the walks to Pangboche village, last permanent  village on route to Everest base camp and Island Peak.

From here walk leads around barren and windswept country where tree lines fades for small bushes of juniper and dwarf rhododendron (azalea).
Walk leads uphill into a river gorge and then finally opens up into a wide glacial valley of Pheriche with many good lodges around facing views Taboche-Cholatse and Amadablam peaks. At Pheriche enjoy afternoon relaxing with surrounding views this settlement also houses a small medical post run by HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association).

Day 10: Hike to Kalapathar Hill top 5,545 m and descend to Lobuche base camp
4,730 m - 06 hrs.

Morning a steady climb to Kalapatthar at 5,545 m, the highest spot of the adventure beside Island Peak this scenic hill top offers super panorama of mountains with Everest and Pumori at close distance.

After an amazing time head back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue downhill walk past Lobuche and Thugla, as our route leads to Imjatse valley past Dingboche with many good lodges then heading further east to reach at a small settlement of Chukung on route Island Peak base camp.
At Chukung enjoy glamorous scenery of high mountains with time for rest in the comfort of a nice lodge, from here on camping for few nights till the end of the climb of Island Peak.

Day 12: Rest and preparation for the climb.

At base camp where our expert guide will scout the section and route for safe and successfulclimb to the summit of Island Peak / Imjatse Himal, while rest of the afternoon relax and enjoy the day with views and preparations for next early climb on top Island Peak.

Day 13: Climbing day on top Island Peak / Imjatse Himal 6,160 m high - 08 hrs.

From the base camp of Island Peak where early morning climb leads you further high up towards a rocky ridge and then climb across a broad and open gully, and then follow snow-covered glacier above, avoiding serac and crevasses climbing northwards over snow covered scree in the margin in between a glacier and base of the main top ridge.

Last final ascent leads to a gully with some stone and icefall danger, a steep snow and ice ramp leads upwards for nearly 100 meters (300ft) to the top of the summit, on reaching at the top feeling in high spirit enjoying panorama of world’s highest mountains Mt. Everest 8,848 m, Lhotse 8,501 m, Mt. Amadablam 6,856 m, Mt. Makalu 8, 463 m, Chamlang and Baruntse peaks in the far distance, after an experience of a life time descend on the same route towards base camp.

Day 14: Trek to Dingboche 4,360 m via Chukung from base camp - 06 hrs.

After an exciting and wonderful experience on top Island Peak from the base camp head back to Dingboche at the end of western side of Imjatse valley, walking past Chukung to reach at Dingboche for overnight stop after nice day walks.

Day 15: Trek to Kyanjima 3,560 m via Thyangboche - 06 hrs.

From Dingboche walk leads down with short climb and then a long descend to Pangboche village, overlooking grand views of Mt. Amadablam at close distance, after Pangboche morning walk on downhill to a bridge over Imjatse Rive, and then climb to Thyangboche Monastery within green vegetation and tree lines.

At Thyangboche time to relax and enjoy the scenic views, as walk lead downhill to Phunki-Tenga with climb for an hour to reach a small place at Kyanjima for overnight stop, which is on route to Namche, a pleasant and peaceful place with superb views of Everest-Amadablam and Tharmarserku with other range of peaks.
Here chances of spotting some wild-life like musk deer, herd of Himalayan Thar and pheasant Danfe (national bird of Nepal).

Day 16: Trek to Monjo 2,860 m via Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.

After a nice morning with views of Everest and adjoining peaks, leads to Namche with time for lunch break and stroll around its bazaar with stores and shops, afternoon walk downhill to Dudh Kosi River to reach at Monjo village for overnight stop before Lukla near the entrance of Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park.

Day 17: Trek to Lukla - 04 hrs for last overnight with free afternoon.

Our last day walk of the adventure, leads to a short trek for few hours following on the same trail back to Lukla past Phakding and Ghat villages crossing over Dudh Kosi, and then with last final climb to reach Lukla town for last overnight stop around high scenic Khumbu and Everest region.

Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with free afternoon.

Early morning get transferred to Lukla ‘Tenzing and Hillary’ airport for short scenic flight back to Kathmandu overlooking mountain panorama with green hill landscapes as flight reaches at Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your hotel, with free afternoon at leisure.

Day 19: Free and contingency day in Kathmandu and for individual activities.

Reserved as free and or contingency day,in case of flight delay and cancellationin Lukla in case of Himalayan unfavorable and unpredictable bad weather that might happen sometimes.

To be safe and secure having an extra day in Kathmandu, if all goes well as per our itinerary days, enjoy this free day for individual activities or join in for another exciting sightseeing tour around places of great interest visiting Kathmandu-Patan or Bhaktapur.

Day 20: Depart for International flights homeward bound.

Final and last day in Nepal, country of high Himalaya and varied culture, after a memorable experience and great adventure of a lifetime on Island Peak-Imjatse Himal Climb with Everest Base Camp trekking, as per time for international flight our staff transfer you to the airport for  homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective destinations.