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
DATES - 2004 & 2005: |
20-Day
Everest Base Camp Trek
+ 6-day Training and Climb of Island
Peak |
06-Day Island Peak Climbing
Only
Training and Climb of Island
Peak |
| 15
March-03 April |
25-30
March |
| 23
March-11 April |
02-07 April |
| 30
March-18 April |
09-14
April |
| 13
April-02 May |
23-28
April |
27
April-16 May
|
07-12
May |
11-30
May
|
21-26
May |
| 03-22
October |
13-18
October |
| 10-29
October |
20-25
October |
17
October-05 November
|
27 Oct-01 November |
24
October-12 November
|
03-08
November |
| 31
October-19 November |
10-15 November |
| 07-26
November |
17-22
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 treks 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: [email protected]
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