Peak:
Island (Imja Tse) Peak (6,160m/20,205ft)
Area: Khumbu Himal in the Everest Area,
Nepal.
Route:
South-West Ridge [
Route
Map
]
Best
Season: April-May & October-November
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Trek through the Sherpa Villages of Everest
area.
- Trek up the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base
Camp (5364 m).
- Climb Kala Patthar (5550 m) for views of Everest
and other peaks.
- Learn the finer points of Himalayan climbing
from trained Instructor.
- Climb Island Peak (6,160 m) with our experienced
Sherpa Guide.
| TREK
& CLIMB: 2009 & 2010 |
20-Day
Everest Base Camp Trek
6-day Training & Island Peak Climbing.
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06-Day Island Peak Expeditions
Only
Training and Climb of Island
Peak |
05
- 24 March
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15 - 20 March |
11 - 30 March
|
21
- 26 March |
| 23
March - 11 April |
02 - 07 April |
| 28
March - 16 April |
07
- 12 April |
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01 - 20 April |
11 - 16 April |
|
07 - 26 April |
17 - 22 April |
|
13 April - 02 May |
23 - 28 April |
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20 April - 09 May |
30 April - 05 May |
|
02 - 21 May |
12 - 17 May |
08 - 27 May
|
18 - 23 May |
| 14
May - 02 June |
24
- 29 May |
| 20
May - 08 June |
30
May - 04 June |
03
- 22 October
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13
- 18 October |
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10 - 29 October |
20
- 25 October |
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17 October - 05 November |
27
Oct - 01 November |
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24 October - 12 November |
03
- 08 November |
| 31
October - 19 November |
10
- 15 November |
Tour
starts and ends in Kathmandu, Nepal, with
flights to and from Lukla..
Participants should arrive Kathmandu
at least 2 days in advance.
Private customized Island Peak Expeditions
are available on request. |
I T I
N E R A R Y:
Days 01-10: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Meet trek
guide.
Trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. Lodges.
Climbing
Portion starts:
Day 11 (1): Trek to Chukhung. Meet
climbing Instructor/guide.
Afternoon briefing, equipment check, AMS lecture.
Camp.
Day 12 (2): Acclimatization and instructional
day. Camp.
Day 13 (3): Acclimatization and instructional
day. Camp.
Day 14 (4): Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5200m).
Camp.
Day 15 (5): Summit day. Start at 2 a.m. Return
to Base Camp.
Day 16 (6): Extra day in case of bad weather.
Camp.
End of climbing portion.
Days 17-19:
Trek to Namche and Lukla. Lodges.
Day 20: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. End of Trek.
INCLUDED:
Trekking permits, National Park Entrance and climbing
fee.
Accommodation in lodges on the trek portion.
Tent and camping arrangements for climbing portion.
Trek guide, porter/s. All 3 meals a day.
Service of Instructor and Sherpa Guide for Island
Peak climbing.
Climbing equipment: ice axe, helmet, harness,
main rope, pitons, snow bars, etc.
Guide and porter insurance.
NOT INCLUDED:
Sleeping bags (can be hired in Kathmandu),
Personal equipment: boots, crampons, clothing,
head lamp, backpack, etc.
Bottled/alcoholic drinks, tips and personal expenses,
Client insurance of any kind.
Contact us for further
information: Inquiry/Booking
Form
Email: 2getaway#gmail.com
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