Island Peak Climbing - 19 Days
Trip Facts
Trip Code
AA- IslandPeak-050
Activities
Tours, Trekking & Walking & Climbing
Meals
Full Board at Trek & Climb; Breakfast @ Kathmandu
Room
Hotel/ Mt. Lodge & Tented Camp
Max Elevation
(6,189m/20,305ft) at Summit
Group Size
2-8 Persons
Best Month
Sep - Nov & March - May
Trip Overview
Island Peak /Imja Tse 6189m is the most popular trekking peak to climb in Everest region. It is located on top of the Chukung glacier between Ama Dablam and Lhotse peaks, the most sought after trekking destination because of its challenging geographical conditions. This mountain was named "Island Peak" in 1952 AD, by a climbing team of Eric Shipton, due to its striking location in the middle of the Chhukung valley, like an Island on a sea of ice. Island peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest.
Island Peak climbing trip fulfills the dream of every amateur and serious climbers, who have been seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to take adventure climbing trips beyond simply trekking in Everest. Island peak is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar separated by a small col
A physically fit person is well qualified to make an ascent over this amazing peak.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01Arrival Day in Kathmandu (1350m/4428ft)Meals Plan: Welcome Dinner Hotel: Apsara Boutique Hotel (3 Star Deluxe Hotel)
Welcome to the land of Himalayas! At your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Advanced Adventures Nepal representative will greet you with garland of marigold flower then transfer you to the trip hotel in thamel. Once you are checked in to your hotel, you have leisure time for this afternoon.
In evening, we will have a briefing about this adventure climbing. You will be introduced to your trekking/ climbing guide and complete crew then. After this, we take you to welcome dinner celebration at one of the finest restaurants in town- eating Nepali Food and enjoy the cultural music/dance. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 02Day Guided Tour of Kathmandu Valley. Or Indoor Wall Climbing Practice SessionMeals Plan: Breakfast Hotel: Apsara Boutique at BB Plan
Today, you will have free morning. Afternoon, we take you for the guided tour of Kathmandu Valley which includes the visit of the cultural and historical highlight of the city. During our tour, we will visit to Pashupatinath Temple (Biggest Hindu temple in the city), Swayambhunath Stupa (Also known as Monkey Temple) offers 360-degree views of the Kathmandu Valley and city, and Bouddha Stupa (One of the biggest Buddhist Stupa in the city).
For interested trekkers/climber, we organize indoor wall climbing practice session with support of our lead climbing guide to help you to know the basic practice of climbing using rope, harness etc.
Evening, leisure at your hotel. As you will fly to Lukla early the next day, you should complete your gear packing this evening. If you have any extra bags to store, get it ready at this evening so our guide will help it to store at hotel storage which is safe and free of cost. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 03Flight- Kathmandu- Lukla (2800m/9186ft) (30 Minute) & Trek to Phakding (2652m/8700ft)- 3-4 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee) Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Phakding
We drive to airport early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla (2,800m) and meet our other trekking crew there and start our trek. Today you will take an easy walk passing through Chaurikharka village and make a decent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkosi River until Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) where we estimate for overnight today. First day is short for acclimatizing reason. Explore the village with the remaining time. O/N at Lodge.
Day 04Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft)- 5-7 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee) Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche Bazaar
Morning breakfast at Lodge at Phakding then start walking for a slightly longer day to Namche. At first, the trail crosses Dudhkoshi River over a long suspension bridge, then walking through beautiful pine forest. After about 2 hours of leisurely walk, we will reach to Monjo and soon thereafter, we will be at the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park, where we will check our permit (make permit), then short descent to the Dudh Kosi River again passing lots of Mani stones and in scripts and shortly reach to Jorsale, the last stop before heading up hill to Namche. Since no teahouse is available from Jorsale to Namche portion, we will have to have our lunch here.
From Jorsale, across the river again with long suspension bridge, then short walking through the riverbank brings you to another deep suspension bridge, which is known as a HILLARY SUSPENSION BRIDGE. Crossing this bridge connects you to the big hill, which required a tough walk (almost 2 to 3 hours) all the way up to Namche Bazaar. Little more than half walking to this hill, there is a rest point, which gives you a first glimpse of Mt. Everest (8848m/29021ft), it is just amazing. Namche Bazaar, which is the gateway to Mt. Everest and is the main trading center of this region. O/N at Namche at Mt. Lodge.
Day 05Day Acclimatization in NamcheMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee) Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche Bazaar
Today, we will spend a day in Namche Bazaar, resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of (3,440m/11,283ft). The best acclimatization hike we could recommend for this day is to Everest View point Hotel (3880m/12,726ft), which is approx. of 2 hours uphill, the great view of Mt. Everest and Khumbu Himalayan panorama. Afternoon, you may just explore Namche, visit its Sherpa museum- a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and if this happens to be Saturday, you would have a wonderful local market Hatt market at Namche it is interesting and a wonderful experience about how the locals do exchange their goods or buying their requires stuff for the market itself. Namche itself is a prosperous town, tourist-shopping hub with all the required trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. O/N at Namche at Mt. lodge.
Day 06Trek to Tengboche (3870m/12696ft)- Famous Tengboche Monastery- 5-7 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Tengboche
Today, we start our trek towards Tengboche. We take a smooth walk along the mountainside and walk down to riverside for lunch. And from here we start walking up gradually through pine forest for 2 more hours to reach Tenboche. Tengboche, one of the most beautiful places in the Himalaya, which is famous for its amazing views of Ama Dablam Mountain and the Tengboche monastery itself.
The Tengboche Monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries of Khumbu region (Mani Rimdu Festival is one of the most famous festival at this Monastery and you should be here for the Oct Full moon time to enjoy this), your guide will take you to see these monastery surroundings, chant with Buddhist monks, and enjoy the praying ceremony. O/N at Mt. Lodge.
Day 07Trek to Pheriche (4240/13190ft)- 5-6 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Pheriche
We descend for half an hour to river side through nice forest, cross the river and start trekking up towards opposite hill and landscapes starts drier and desert afterwards. We will cross a traditional and cultural Sherpa village Panboche where we can see a close-up daily activities of Sherpa people. After this, we make a gradual up towards a small hill afterwards trail goes to wide mountain valley- Pheriche. This is a nice wide village located on the riverside. A small helipad is available here for helicopter rescue and daily High-altitude Mountain sickness class available here with Mt. Specialist. Overnight stay at Lodge.
Day 08Acclimatization Day in PhericheMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Pheriche
Today, we will have full day to acclimatize in Pheriche and do some hike around. Simply a free afternoon for relax and take time to adopt altitude condition into your bodies. Today is our 2nd day of acclimatization at this hike, so it helps our body to fully acclimatize in the altitude condition. O/N at Mt. Lodge.
Day 09Trek to Lobuche (4928m/16164ft)- 5-7 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Lobuche
Today, we take an easy walk up to Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft), stop here for lunch and continue our trek to Lobuche. The trail goes from Duglha directly up to the Khumbu Glacier for an hour, then left into the memorial area before reaching the village of Lubuche (4,930m/12,894ft) for overnight. By this stage the effects of the altitude will be kicking in and nights are expected to be cold here. O/N at Mt. Lodge.
Day 10Trek to Gorakshep (5160m/16929ft)-2-3 Hours Trek. Afternoon, Hike to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft). Evening, Hike Back to Gorekshep- 4-5 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Gorekshep
First walking from Lobuche onward to Gorekshep takes approx. of 2 hours, required walking over the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and gradually ascended. Check into our Mt. lodge, have quick lunch or pack the lunch and then start walking for the Everest Base Camp. Hiking from Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp is mostly straightforward; the trail wound in and out, rocky dunes and moraine, little ups and downs along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier before eventually stepping out onto the glacier itself. Explore this wonderful part of these amazing Himalayan glacier surroundings, visit the Khumbu ice fall etc. and enjoy your most auspicious time with making best photos and videos.
If this happens to be an event of the expedition seasons (March to May), you would likely to see the climbers who had their temporary climbing set up at base camp with their tented camps; it even looks the base camp colorful. Late afternoon, return back to Gorekshep and overnight.
Day 11Early Morning, Hike to Kala Pattar (For Sunrise to Mt. Everest & Great Himalayan Range)-3-4 Hours. Afternoon, Trek back to Dingboche (4410m/14465ft)- 4-5 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Dingboche
Today early morning your leader will knock your door to wake up you with a dark climb up to the Kala Pattar. It takes a couple of hours to walk up to the famous viewing point of Kala Pattar (Black Rock) at 5,545m/18,192ft; this small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lotse, Pumori and Ama Dablam. The views are golden along with sunrise and then back to its original color of white snowcapped. Explore sunrise with Everest as long as you want then hike back to Gorekshep. Breakfast at Gorekshep. Afternoon, we trek down to Lobuche, then follow the Himalayan train to Dingboche. Today, we will overnight in Dingboche.
Day 12Trek to Chhukung Valley (4700m/15416ft)- 1-2 Hours Walk. Full Day in Chhukung for Rest & AcclimatizationMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Chhukung
Today, you have easy morning, and breakfast. Afternoon, trek to Chhukung Valley. This takes about 2 hours walk which is nice and pleasant walking in this Himalayan valley. You have full day in Chhukung. Evening, meeting with Climbing Guide/s, equipment checks and climbing discussion. O/N at Chhukung.
Day 13Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5200m/17060ft)- 3-4 Hours WalkMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Tented Camp at Base Camp
Today after breakfast, we head further on to the steep way climbing southern part then turning east to the main line of the valley. Continue short pleasant walking along a streamside leads to the Big –rock and the route to the Amphu Lapcha lies to the southeast from here. A mid difficult cross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads you to a wide valley flanking of Island peak where we will set up our base camp for overnight.
Day 14Extra Day in Base camp for Ice Climbing Practice. Option- Trek to Island Peak High Camp (5600m/18372ft)- 2-3 Hours WalkMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Tented Camp
Today, in the morning, you will have few hours of Ice climbing / glacier climbing practice session. Afternoon, you have acclimatized hike to the Imja Lake for the great view of the Himalayan lake and valley. Overnight in base camp.
Option: High Camp
If you heading to high camp, you will be heading to base camp after breakfast. As you climb the hill, you will see that the slope narrows and the path enter a steep rock channel nearby where we'll overnight at camp tented camp. High camp is usually windy and dry.
Note: Our climbing Guide will help you to decide where we camp today based on weather condition, and based on your health and acclimatization requirement.
Day 15Trek & Climb to Island Peak Summit (6189m/20305ft) & Trek/Climb back to Chhukung Valley (4750m/15500ft)- 7-9 Hours ClimbMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Chhukung
Today, we take early morning breakfast about 1:00 am, then pack our day pack with drinking water and some chocolate/ dry food for the day, and start the walk about 2:00 am in the morning. Early start is always important for the climb so we could have extra time/ hours for the day in case of bad weather or for health and safety requirement. Practically, the weather at Island Peak Top gets bad (Windy mostly) at afternoon so early ascent is safe. The first hour of the trek will be via the rock gully. This is not difficult but there are several short rock steps to climb before you emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows a ridgeline where you will use your climbing boots and crampons now, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. You will need to rope up for the glacier as it contains several crevasses but it leads without difficulty with support of your climbing guide, to a 100m (330ft) snow and ice slope (40-45 Degree) on which your climbing guide will fix a rope for safety climb. From the top of this slope, 3 rope lengths along a sharp summit ridge lead to the top of Island Peak.
Island Peak summit offers a great view of the Himalayas panorama and valleys. Summit view is spectacular. After enjoying the short time in summit, you will now descend to the same trail down to high camp, and have pack lunch. With short rest, you will then head down to Chhukung Valley in the evening. O/N at Mt. Lodge in Chhukung.
Day 16Trek back to Namche (3440m/11283ft)- 5-6 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche
The trek comes down from Chukkung, via Dingboche to descend to Panboche. Further gradual descent to the bridge, across the bridge then short walking in sub- tropical forest and another 30-minute uphill bring you to Tengboche for lunch break. Further descend through forest till to the riverside for approx. of 2 hours, across the river and take a walk up towards a big hill for two hours and will have a nice pleasant walk till to Namche. Overnight at Namche.
Day 17Trek to Lukla (2800m/9186ft)- 6-7 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Lukla
After breakfast, we hike down a trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues walking over several local villages and from ere most of walking is at Dudh Kosi valley surroundings. It is the last day walking, but slightly long but mostly descent and walking through the villages, farming lands, river valley with crossing suspension bridges. You are already known with this day hike. Upon reaching to Lukla, refreshed up at your hotel and relax. Evening, you could have a Himalayan drinks party with your trekking crew, as it is your celebration of your Island Peak climbing, and last night overnight at mountain. O/N at Lukla.
Day 18Fly back to Kathmandu (1350m/4428ft)- 30 Min FlightMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Hotel: Apsara Boutique Hotel (3 Star Deluxe Hotel)
Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu from Lukla. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your board to Kathmandu. (Depending on the weather conditions and visibility, the flight may get delayed.). Transfer to your hotel. You will have free time to relax, refreshed up and rest. Evening, we will meet you again, take a feedback of your climb and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in town. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 19Final Departure from KathmanduMeals Plan: Breakfast & Departure Transfer
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. As per your flight departing, we will transfer to airport and the trip ends
End of the Trip!
What's Included?
- All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
- 03 Nights twin sharing Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
- Welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant- Traditional Dance & Music & Farewell Dinner at one of the finest restaurant in main down town
- Rock climbing course in Kathmandu Or sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- Island Peak Climbing permit/s, Everest Trekking Permit (Officially Known as Sagarmatha National Park Permit), Khumbu Village Ruralcipality Permit & TIMs Card( From TAAN)
- Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax and transfer
- Island Peak Climbing including trekking in Everest Base Camp on full board of meals plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea or coffes in a cups only, seasonal fruits)
- Trekking accommodation at comfortable & clean Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses (Nights staying in Phakding, Namche, Monjo & Lukla will be in attahced bathroom)- Rooms on twin share
- Climbing accommodation in Tented Camp( Two Men Tent)
- One Advanced Adventures Climb/Trekking Leader (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), required assistance Leader/s as per the group size, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- One trek sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggages (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter), all the payment, trek equipment and insurance
- AA Trek Duffle Bag, Trek T- shirt, Trekking Map, Adventure Certificate
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after trek use)- rated to -15 Degree Celsius
- Group medicine Kit Box (First Aid Medicine)
- All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
- Final departure tranfer from Kathmandu
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa Fee( US$- 50 for 30 days)
- International flight in/out Nepal
- Your meals at Kathmandu (Except provided welcome/Farewell dinner and breakfast)
- Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc. while on trek
- Travel Insurance (Must includes Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
- Personal nature expenses
- Tips to climbing & Trekking Guide/s, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
- Any extending trips
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa.
Transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days. Currently, foreign national can obtain Nepalese visa from the following border.
• Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
• Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
• Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
• Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
• Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
• Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
• Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
• Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Group Size
In this Island Peak Climbing, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Our Guides, Trip & Safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventures employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Acclimatization
There is no way to prepare for altitude other than to spend time at altitude. Being in very good physical condition will help ameliorate some of the exhaustion that people often feel, but it will not prevent altitude caused medical problems such as Acute Mountain Sickness. This itinerary is designed with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in mind and to ensure a comfortable and safe adventure trek in the Himalayas. Staying well hydrated and getting plenty of rest may help.
The maximum elevation of this trek will be reached at Island Summit at altitude of 6189m above sea level. Obviously this altitude range is high, but as we would be e range of altitude, and we are hiking from the 820m to this altitude range with enough days of hiking en route, it is not considered a high risk zone for AMS. However, AMS could affect to the peoples indifferently.
Travel Insurance & Vaccination
You must obtain personal travel insurance to join us for our Himalayan trips. You must be having a travel insurance which must cover helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses. And it is suggested that you buy your insurance policy from you homeland country before traveling as it is difficult buying local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal.
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be traveling.
Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for traveling to Nepal.
Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at 3 star deluxe hotel that comfort your stays in city and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and Guest House which is clean and comfortable.
While on Island Peak Climb, you will be staying in Tented Camp( Two men tent) and we will cook meals for you on climbing section.
Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 300.
In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek/climb full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.
Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
Trekking & Climbing Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek & climb Island Peak Climbing. We always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible to enjoy this trip at best weather condition.
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek/climb. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek/climb
Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek/climb at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek/climb
Caring Porter
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.
To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us. Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.
Island Peak Vs Mera Peak, which is a difficult climb?
Island Peak climbing is technical peak climbing in Nepal. Ascend of Island Peak climbing require approx. of 45-50 degrees of snow slopes climbing. It required crossing glacier, climbing ice section and slope ride. Whereas, Mera Peak is highest trekking peaks to climb in Nepal, but it is technical easier then Island Peak climb. Mera Peak is straightforward climb. Altitude wise, Mera Peak (6476m) is higher and Island Peak (6189m). Island Peak is at the route to the classical trek to Everest Base Camp but Mera Peak climbing is at remote Hinku Valley. However, we fly to Lukla to start both climbs.
What happens if I get sick during this trek/ climb?
We always take you slow and steady for this climb and ensure that you all are safe while going to this ascend. But despite the all the safety preparation, if you still get sick, we first provide you high altitude medicine, monitor your health condition, and if it still gets worse, we then take you down to the lower valley for your safety. One of our assistants climbing guide will follow you at this case. If required, we will also use Oxygen for your safety at descending time. If you are in a group departure, rest of your climbing group will continue the climb with lead climbing guide as per the climb itinerary so it will not impact to their itinerary scheduled. If you could not recover from the altitude, then the only safest option is to fly out from mountain to Kathmandu by helicopter rescue, so you must have travel insurance coverage for this climb. At your return to Kathmandu, we take you to the hospital for your further treatment, and Advanced Adventures Nepal will personally care you at this stage.
Where we stay during this Island Peak Trip? What are the facilities available?
We are staying in Mt. Lodges and Guest Houses during this climbing trip. Guest Houses facilities at places like Lukla, Namche &. Dingboche are good with private room with attached bathroom and hot shower, and other places are basic Mt. Lodges but clean and comfortable rooms. Rooms does not have heating system in mountains so please prepare for this.
During climbing period to Island Peak, you are staying in two men tented camp at Base Camp and High camp days. You will have electricity and solar system available at most of the places for charging your phone and batteries throughout the trip days.
I want to take single room/ tent to this climb. Is it available to this climb?
Yes, it is available but single room supplement cost of US$- 400 additional will be applied. Do let us know if you need single room during your booking a climb with us so we could organize single room throughout the trip as per your request. However, during the climb, you still have to use twin share tents for altitude sickness risk safety.
How about drink water during the trip? Any recommendation?
We provide water purification tablet for group and our guide and assistant team will purify the local drinking water for you so you could fill up your water bottle. Water purification is safe in mountains. But you could also plan to buy mineral water or boiled drinking water during the trek days and extra cost is applied for this. During climb days, we boiled the water and provide you a drinking water every day. At minimum, you should plan to drink 3 to 4 liter of water every day to keep you well hydrated.
Who will guide us to this climb?
Your Island Peak Climbing is guided from our local Sherpa Leader who is experienced climber, and certified from Nepal Government, Department of Tourism and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Your climbing guide speak fluent English so you do not have trouble in communication. Your climbing guide is more than 10- 12 years experienced in high altitude climbing, and specialized in climbing Island Peak so you are in safe and professional hands during this climb with us.
Does weather affect to our climb to Island Peak? What happens if flight to Lukla get delayed/ cancelled?
Weather in a mountain are changing every time so it is hard to predict the weather condition in the mountain region. These days, we have different weather forecast apps/ sites and they provide basic information about the weather change which is hardly 50-60 percent accurate. A lot of times, weather could delay our summit climb, thus we have kept extra day for adverse weather condition.
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and return is trans Himalayan flight and it is always depended with clear weather condition so if the flight is delayed or cancelled, your flight will be rescheduled for the next day. But as on option, you could also pay extra money (US$- 350 to US$-500 per person extra) to ride in helicopter to fly to Lukla and Advanced Adventures Nepal will organize helicopter flight upon your request. Helicopter can land in low visibility so even if the Lukla weather is bad for plane to fly, but Helicopter could easily fly in/ out.
How can I communicate with my family in emergency during this climb?
These days, local cell phones (Namaste- NTC & Ncell) have good reception for this climb so you could buy local SIM card, buy internet package and take it with you to this climb. In addition, your climbing guide will also have local cell phone for back up use. We also take satellite phone with us for emergency use during our climb so you could use it to get in touch with your family if it is emergency.
How about tipping? Who we tip?
Tipping is cultural practice in Nepal over the very long years. For your Island trip, you will have local Sherpa Guide, assistant guide, high altitude porter to tip. You should tip them at the end of the climb, once return back to Lukla. In Kathmandu, you will have driver and local city tour guide to tip. In general practice of tipping is about 8 to 10 percent of your climb package cost, which is divided for all the stuff as tipping.
Ultimately, tipping is your personal appreciation for the great support and services you get from our team, and you could do your own judgement while tipping to the staff.
Island Peak & EBC Trek:
Mr. Michael Edenborough
Sudarson was an excellent guide. Very flexible with the itinerary, he added extra rest days when he thought I needed them before going higher (I may not have reached Kala Patthar without the rest) and his choice of guest houses were great. He also accommodated my requests to go up another pass not on the itinerary when we had an extra day free. Highly recommend as a guide! Thanks Advacned Adventures for this great trip.
Mr. Michael Edenborough, Sydney Australia
michael.edenborough@gmail.com
Amazing & Best organized Tour Ever! Summit Island Peak
Mr Niels Dau
Amazing & Best organized Tour Ever! Summit Island Peak
We did the organized trip to the summit of Island Peak with advanced adventures.
Every team member of the agency did their best job: Nittam our travel consultant (very responsive, best organized, professional support every time and on short notice), Prem our trekking guide (awesome guide, considerably, solicitously, best organized, best tour and attraction guide, wants always the best for his travel partners), M. Tek our Sherpa (carried our stuff, very friendly and helpfully, thanks a lot for the daily fruit plate) and Pema & Nema our climbing guides (high professional climbing guide and climbing guide assistant, thanks a lot for pushing to the summit and for taking care of us on the mountain).
Thanks a lot for that amazing trip!!!! Definitely recommended!!!
Mr Niels Dau
dau.niels@yahoo.de
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters
Sakkar Azizuddin
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters, to the locations preparing our food, to handing us our key to our to our room when we arrived, to serving us with two hands our meal. I can't praise this organization enough to give you a sense of how truly well-run it is. Their planning is excellent.
We were a group of 21 people. Chet got us on the first two flights to Lukla on the day we were to leave. Once there, Hom, our main guide, took over and was joined by 4 assistant guides who managed our group impeccably--one guide in the front with the faster hikers, one guide at the tail with us slower folks, and two guides spread in over the middle, with Hom appearing up or down the line as needed.
We were quite spread out. They kept a sharp eye on us all. I was pegged fairly early on the trip as someone of need. I have MS, am 71, and I randomly tip over. I lose my balance. Twice the assistant guide Kalu broke my fall before I landed. I didn't even know he was nearby--he appeared from nowhere. One of these saves occurred over a yak-pie. I was sooooo appreciative!
My friend Carol was wanting to use the internet late one night and went to the dining room for a connection. There sitting around a long table were Hom and all the porters having a meeting. Carol said this must have been about 11:00 p.m..
The afternoon we were to make it to Everest Base Camp, by noon out bags had arrived and we had already checked in to our rooms. One would think the porters would have the afternoon off, but nope. Hom instructed them to help us to the Base. A young porter asked if he could carry my pack for me. I obliged. He took also one of my hiking poles to carry, then took my free hand and glided me across the tops of the boulders and rocks, choosing the route just as he would go. It was great fun. We flew! I travelled at least twice as fast as I normally do. He has long legs and I was completely under his good control. It was a hoot!
We all found the Nepali people to be completely disarming, gentle and unassuming. It was never about them, and always about our safety. They would open up about themselves if we asked. We learned that many had walked two days to come for the job. There are no motorcycles or bicycles; just porters carrying goods of all sorts, yaks, something looking like a yak but not exactly one, and on our last day, we saw a few horses.
Hiking to Everest Base Camp is an amazing journey; I'm ready do do it all over again. It is so vertical! I totally recommend Advanced Adventures as tour guides; you will love them, you will love your trip!
Sakkar Azizuddin
Pat Jiwani
eajiwani@gmail.com
USA
It’s a very serious company and I recommend it to everybody
RUNCAN GABRIEL
Hi i am gabriel; i’m from montreal, canada. It was a long time dream for me to travel to nepal so i deceided to fulfill it this november of 2011.I checked on the internet for itinnerary and all details, so i found “adv. Adventures”. I e-mailed them and the next day i got the response and the offer attached.
booked with them and i did my trip with “adv adventures”. Everything went as i expected, i found the professionalism which i nedeed, i was amazed by the friendship of the staff (Chetprasad Bhatta), guides (ram timalsina), etc as a conclusion, it’s a very serious company and i recommend it to everybody
Anybody interested could contact me for details, opinions
MR. RUNCAN GABRIEL
2404 MONTCLAIR AV, APP.5, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
1-514-449-7032
SORELGER@YAHOO.COM
My trip to the Himalaya was fantastic. Thanks AA for making it Happen!
Ludek Kucera
My trip to the Himalaya was fantastic. Thanks AA for making it Happen!
I am a rather independent traveler. I chose Advanced Adventures (AA) for my trip to Himalaya (Jiri to Gokyo + Kala Patthar + Island Peak) because I wanted to walk from Jiri to Kala Patthar via Gokyo valley on my own and AA were offering a five day climbing trek to Island Peak that started and finished in Chukkung, while essentially all other traveling companies offer just a package that includes all the trek from Kathmandu to the summit and back.
However, I also asked Ms. Sadhana (travel consultant at A.A) to provide me with necessary permits. The way I was treated by the company was unbelievable and I can’t imagine how this could be made better. They waited me at the airport, even when my flight from Istanbul had a considerable delay, I was taken to the AA headquarters to get all necessary permit and discuss details of my itinerary, including the private part. Then they moved me to a pleasant yet inexpensive hotel in a calm place, but few steps from Thamel. They bought me a bus ticket to Jiri, took me to the bus station early morning the next day – if you know Kathmandu, you know that all this is a complicated task even for an experienced traveler.
But what was the best of all services was Pema Chosang Sherpa – my guide from Chukkung to the summit of the Island Peak. A very pleasant and kind man, but after climbing among others 3 times Mt. Everest and about 200 times Island Peak, he was the most experienced high mountain guide I could imagine.
Unfortunately, after spending 3 days in Gorak Shep (5200 m) and climbing twice Kala Patthar, I developed high altitude pulmonary edema in the Island Peak base camp (also 5200 m – how HAPE is unpredictable) and this was when I appreciated the services of Pema Chosang and AA most – Pema guided me to Chukkung and the agency arranged for a helicopter transport to a Kathmandu hospital the next morning – all in a highly professional way.
Thank you once more, Pema Chosang and Advanced Adventures. My final recommendation: if you plan to visit Khumbu and Mt. Everest area, ask Advanced Adventures to organize your trek – and if you think of climbing Island Peak or a similar peak, ask them for Pema Chosang as a guide.
Ludek Kucera
ludekkucera@email.cz
I had a tremendous experience Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak Climbing Experience with Chet Bhatta and his team!
Miss. Mary Poer- USA
I booked with Advanced Adventures P. Ltd. Nepal, Kathmandu. I had a tremendous experience with Chet and many of his crew. Chet and his company is very conscious to employ locals so that it helps the peoples directly of Nepal. Going with a Nepalese company is definitely worth it.
My guide Sanjay had to do a bit of negotiating at the Lukla airport. Being a foreigner it made it so much more ensuring that things went well. I consider my guide and porter my friends after such a great trip.
We were able to talk about culture, history and so much more that is best expressed by those that live there. I continued on to tackle Island Peak which is more technical climbing. There Chet had arranged a Sherpa guide for me that was extremely experienced. He had three Everest summits and many more accomplishments. No matter what you may be seeking in the Everest region, Advanced Adventures will arrange for you anything you may want. It is such a wonderful company that is flexible and understanding of individual goals. Many other trekking companies have a cookie cutter mentality that tries to just “process” the clients through a regimented routine.
Enjoy your Advanced Adventures with Mr. Chet Prasad Bhatta’s company. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Special thanks to Jennifer Austin for helping me with the final hiccups and upload to youtube. It is about 21 minutes long. Enjoy and pass on to whoever you may think will appreciate it. Over the coming weekend I will be burning DVD’s. If you would like one you can sign up on a sheet that is in my mailbox in the workroom. When watching this maybe you want to consider donating to the Sherpa family fund. A link is available through the discovery channel website: https://youtu.be/sEBFYSnAuEw
Miss. Mary Poer- USA
Director of Buildings and Grounds
2899 Hwy 47, Lac du Flambeau, Wi. 54538
715-588-3800
MPoer@ldf.k12.wi.us
Trip Overview
Island Peak /Imja Tse 6189m is the most popular trekking peak to climb in Everest region. It is located on top of the Chukung glacier between Ama Dablam and Lhotse peaks, the most sought after trekking destination because of its challenging geographical conditions. This mountain was named "Island Peak" in 1952 AD, by a climbing team of Eric Shipton, due to its striking location in the middle of the Chhukung valley, like an Island on a sea of ice. Island peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest.
Island Peak climbing trip fulfills the dream of every amateur and serious climbers, who have been seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to take adventure climbing trips beyond simply trekking in Everest. Island peak is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar separated by a small col
A physically fit person is well qualified to make an ascent over this amazing peak.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01Arrival Day in Kathmandu (1350m/4428ft)Meals Plan: Welcome Dinner Hotel: Apsara Boutique Hotel (3 Star Deluxe Hotel)
Welcome to the land of Himalayas! At your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Advanced Adventures Nepal representative will greet you with garland of marigold flower then transfer you to the trip hotel in thamel. Once you are checked in to your hotel, you have leisure time for this afternoon.
In evening, we will have a briefing about this adventure climbing. You will be introduced to your trekking/ climbing guide and complete crew then. After this, we take you to welcome dinner celebration at one of the finest restaurants in town- eating Nepali Food and enjoy the cultural music/dance. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 02Day Guided Tour of Kathmandu Valley. Or Indoor Wall Climbing Practice SessionMeals Plan: Breakfast Hotel: Apsara Boutique at BB Plan
Today, you will have free morning. Afternoon, we take you for the guided tour of Kathmandu Valley which includes the visit of the cultural and historical highlight of the city. During our tour, we will visit to Pashupatinath Temple (Biggest Hindu temple in the city), Swayambhunath Stupa (Also known as Monkey Temple) offers 360-degree views of the Kathmandu Valley and city, and Bouddha Stupa (One of the biggest Buddhist Stupa in the city).
For interested trekkers/climber, we organize indoor wall climbing practice session with support of our lead climbing guide to help you to know the basic practice of climbing using rope, harness etc.
Evening, leisure at your hotel. As you will fly to Lukla early the next day, you should complete your gear packing this evening. If you have any extra bags to store, get it ready at this evening so our guide will help it to store at hotel storage which is safe and free of cost. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 03Flight- Kathmandu- Lukla (2800m/9186ft) (30 Minute) & Trek to Phakding (2652m/8700ft)- 3-4 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee) Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Phakding
We drive to airport early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla (2,800m) and meet our other trekking crew there and start our trek. Today you will take an easy walk passing through Chaurikharka village and make a decent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkosi River until Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) where we estimate for overnight today. First day is short for acclimatizing reason. Explore the village with the remaining time. O/N at Lodge.
Day 04Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft)- 5-7 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee) Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche Bazaar
Morning breakfast at Lodge at Phakding then start walking for a slightly longer day to Namche. At first, the trail crosses Dudhkoshi River over a long suspension bridge, then walking through beautiful pine forest. After about 2 hours of leisurely walk, we will reach to Monjo and soon thereafter, we will be at the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park, where we will check our permit (make permit), then short descent to the Dudh Kosi River again passing lots of Mani stones and in scripts and shortly reach to Jorsale, the last stop before heading up hill to Namche. Since no teahouse is available from Jorsale to Namche portion, we will have to have our lunch here.
From Jorsale, across the river again with long suspension bridge, then short walking through the riverbank brings you to another deep suspension bridge, which is known as a HILLARY SUSPENSION BRIDGE. Crossing this bridge connects you to the big hill, which required a tough walk (almost 2 to 3 hours) all the way up to Namche Bazaar. Little more than half walking to this hill, there is a rest point, which gives you a first glimpse of Mt. Everest (8848m/29021ft), it is just amazing. Namche Bazaar, which is the gateway to Mt. Everest and is the main trading center of this region. O/N at Namche at Mt. Lodge.
Day 05Day Acclimatization in NamcheMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee) Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche Bazaar
Today, we will spend a day in Namche Bazaar, resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of (3,440m/11,283ft). The best acclimatization hike we could recommend for this day is to Everest View point Hotel (3880m/12,726ft), which is approx. of 2 hours uphill, the great view of Mt. Everest and Khumbu Himalayan panorama. Afternoon, you may just explore Namche, visit its Sherpa museum- a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and if this happens to be Saturday, you would have a wonderful local market Hatt market at Namche it is interesting and a wonderful experience about how the locals do exchange their goods or buying their requires stuff for the market itself. Namche itself is a prosperous town, tourist-shopping hub with all the required trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. O/N at Namche at Mt. lodge.
Day 06Trek to Tengboche (3870m/12696ft)- Famous Tengboche Monastery- 5-7 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Tengboche
Today, we start our trek towards Tengboche. We take a smooth walk along the mountainside and walk down to riverside for lunch. And from here we start walking up gradually through pine forest for 2 more hours to reach Tenboche. Tengboche, one of the most beautiful places in the Himalaya, which is famous for its amazing views of Ama Dablam Mountain and the Tengboche monastery itself.
The Tengboche Monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries of Khumbu region (Mani Rimdu Festival is one of the most famous festival at this Monastery and you should be here for the Oct Full moon time to enjoy this), your guide will take you to see these monastery surroundings, chant with Buddhist monks, and enjoy the praying ceremony. O/N at Mt. Lodge.
Day 07Trek to Pheriche (4240/13190ft)- 5-6 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Pheriche
We descend for half an hour to river side through nice forest, cross the river and start trekking up towards opposite hill and landscapes starts drier and desert afterwards. We will cross a traditional and cultural Sherpa village Panboche where we can see a close-up daily activities of Sherpa people. After this, we make a gradual up towards a small hill afterwards trail goes to wide mountain valley- Pheriche. This is a nice wide village located on the riverside. A small helipad is available here for helicopter rescue and daily High-altitude Mountain sickness class available here with Mt. Specialist. Overnight stay at Lodge.
Day 08Acclimatization Day in PhericheMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Pheriche
Today, we will have full day to acclimatize in Pheriche and do some hike around. Simply a free afternoon for relax and take time to adopt altitude condition into your bodies. Today is our 2nd day of acclimatization at this hike, so it helps our body to fully acclimatize in the altitude condition. O/N at Mt. Lodge.
Day 09Trek to Lobuche (4928m/16164ft)- 5-7 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Lobuche
Today, we take an easy walk up to Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft), stop here for lunch and continue our trek to Lobuche. The trail goes from Duglha directly up to the Khumbu Glacier for an hour, then left into the memorial area before reaching the village of Lubuche (4,930m/12,894ft) for overnight. By this stage the effects of the altitude will be kicking in and nights are expected to be cold here. O/N at Mt. Lodge.
Day 10Trek to Gorakshep (5160m/16929ft)-2-3 Hours Trek. Afternoon, Hike to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft). Evening, Hike Back to Gorekshep- 4-5 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Gorekshep
First walking from Lobuche onward to Gorekshep takes approx. of 2 hours, required walking over the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and gradually ascended. Check into our Mt. lodge, have quick lunch or pack the lunch and then start walking for the Everest Base Camp. Hiking from Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp is mostly straightforward; the trail wound in and out, rocky dunes and moraine, little ups and downs along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier before eventually stepping out onto the glacier itself. Explore this wonderful part of these amazing Himalayan glacier surroundings, visit the Khumbu ice fall etc. and enjoy your most auspicious time with making best photos and videos.
If this happens to be an event of the expedition seasons (March to May), you would likely to see the climbers who had their temporary climbing set up at base camp with their tented camps; it even looks the base camp colorful. Late afternoon, return back to Gorekshep and overnight.
Day 11Early Morning, Hike to Kala Pattar (For Sunrise to Mt. Everest & Great Himalayan Range)-3-4 Hours. Afternoon, Trek back to Dingboche (4410m/14465ft)- 4-5 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Dingboche
Today early morning your leader will knock your door to wake up you with a dark climb up to the Kala Pattar. It takes a couple of hours to walk up to the famous viewing point of Kala Pattar (Black Rock) at 5,545m/18,192ft; this small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lotse, Pumori and Ama Dablam. The views are golden along with sunrise and then back to its original color of white snowcapped. Explore sunrise with Everest as long as you want then hike back to Gorekshep. Breakfast at Gorekshep. Afternoon, we trek down to Lobuche, then follow the Himalayan train to Dingboche. Today, we will overnight in Dingboche.
Day 12Trek to Chhukung Valley (4700m/15416ft)- 1-2 Hours Walk. Full Day in Chhukung for Rest & AcclimatizationMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Chhukung
Today, you have easy morning, and breakfast. Afternoon, trek to Chhukung Valley. This takes about 2 hours walk which is nice and pleasant walking in this Himalayan valley. You have full day in Chhukung. Evening, meeting with Climbing Guide/s, equipment checks and climbing discussion. O/N at Chhukung.
Day 13Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5200m/17060ft)- 3-4 Hours WalkMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Tented Camp at Base Camp
Today after breakfast, we head further on to the steep way climbing southern part then turning east to the main line of the valley. Continue short pleasant walking along a streamside leads to the Big –rock and the route to the Amphu Lapcha lies to the southeast from here. A mid difficult cross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads you to a wide valley flanking of Island peak where we will set up our base camp for overnight.
Day 14Extra Day in Base camp for Ice Climbing Practice. Option- Trek to Island Peak High Camp (5600m/18372ft)- 2-3 Hours WalkMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Tented Camp
Today, in the morning, you will have few hours of Ice climbing / glacier climbing practice session. Afternoon, you have acclimatized hike to the Imja Lake for the great view of the Himalayan lake and valley. Overnight in base camp.
Option: High Camp
If you heading to high camp, you will be heading to base camp after breakfast. As you climb the hill, you will see that the slope narrows and the path enter a steep rock channel nearby where we'll overnight at camp tented camp. High camp is usually windy and dry.
Note: Our climbing Guide will help you to decide where we camp today based on weather condition, and based on your health and acclimatization requirement.
Day 15Trek & Climb to Island Peak Summit (6189m/20305ft) & Trek/Climb back to Chhukung Valley (4750m/15500ft)- 7-9 Hours ClimbMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Chhukung
Today, we take early morning breakfast about 1:00 am, then pack our day pack with drinking water and some chocolate/ dry food for the day, and start the walk about 2:00 am in the morning. Early start is always important for the climb so we could have extra time/ hours for the day in case of bad weather or for health and safety requirement. Practically, the weather at Island Peak Top gets bad (Windy mostly) at afternoon so early ascent is safe. The first hour of the trek will be via the rock gully. This is not difficult but there are several short rock steps to climb before you emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows a ridgeline where you will use your climbing boots and crampons now, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. You will need to rope up for the glacier as it contains several crevasses but it leads without difficulty with support of your climbing guide, to a 100m (330ft) snow and ice slope (40-45 Degree) on which your climbing guide will fix a rope for safety climb. From the top of this slope, 3 rope lengths along a sharp summit ridge lead to the top of Island Peak.
Island Peak summit offers a great view of the Himalayas panorama and valleys. Summit view is spectacular. After enjoying the short time in summit, you will now descend to the same trail down to high camp, and have pack lunch. With short rest, you will then head down to Chhukung Valley in the evening. O/N at Mt. Lodge in Chhukung.
Day 16Trek back to Namche (3440m/11283ft)- 5-6 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche
The trek comes down from Chukkung, via Dingboche to descend to Panboche. Further gradual descent to the bridge, across the bridge then short walking in sub- tropical forest and another 30-minute uphill bring you to Tengboche for lunch break. Further descend through forest till to the riverside for approx. of 2 hours, across the river and take a walk up towards a big hill for two hours and will have a nice pleasant walk till to Namche. Overnight at Namche.
Day 17Trek to Lukla (2800m/9186ft)- 6-7 Hours TrekMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Lukla
After breakfast, we hike down a trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues walking over several local villages and from ere most of walking is at Dudh Kosi valley surroundings. It is the last day walking, but slightly long but mostly descent and walking through the villages, farming lands, river valley with crossing suspension bridges. You are already known with this day hike. Upon reaching to Lukla, refreshed up at your hotel and relax. Evening, you could have a Himalayan drinks party with your trekking crew, as it is your celebration of your Island Peak climbing, and last night overnight at mountain. O/N at Lukla.
Day 18Fly back to Kathmandu (1350m/4428ft)- 30 Min FlightMeals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)Hotel: Apsara Boutique Hotel (3 Star Deluxe Hotel)
Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu from Lukla. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your board to Kathmandu. (Depending on the weather conditions and visibility, the flight may get delayed.). Transfer to your hotel. You will have free time to relax, refreshed up and rest. Evening, we will meet you again, take a feedback of your climb and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in town. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 19Final Departure from KathmanduMeals Plan: Breakfast & Departure Transfer
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. As per your flight departing, we will transfer to airport and the trip ends
End of the Trip!
What's Included?
- All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
- 03 Nights twin sharing Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
- Welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant- Traditional Dance & Music & Farewell Dinner at one of the finest restaurant in main down town
- Rock climbing course in Kathmandu Or sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- Island Peak Climbing permit/s, Everest Trekking Permit (Officially Known as Sagarmatha National Park Permit), Khumbu Village Ruralcipality Permit & TIMs Card( From TAAN)
- Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax and transfer
- Island Peak Climbing including trekking in Everest Base Camp on full board of meals plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea or coffes in a cups only, seasonal fruits)
- Trekking accommodation at comfortable & clean Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses (Nights staying in Phakding, Namche, Monjo & Lukla will be in attahced bathroom)- Rooms on twin share
- Climbing accommodation in Tented Camp( Two Men Tent)
- One Advanced Adventures Climb/Trekking Leader (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), required assistance Leader/s as per the group size, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- One trek sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggages (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter), all the payment, trek equipment and insurance
- AA Trek Duffle Bag, Trek T- shirt, Trekking Map, Adventure Certificate
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after trek use)- rated to -15 Degree Celsius
- Group medicine Kit Box (First Aid Medicine)
- All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
- Final departure tranfer from Kathmandu
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa Fee( US$- 50 for 30 days)
- International flight in/out Nepal
- Your meals at Kathmandu (Except provided welcome/Farewell dinner and breakfast)
- Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc. while on trek
- Travel Insurance (Must includes Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
- Personal nature expenses
- Tips to climbing & Trekking Guide/s, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
- Any extending trips
Departure Dates And Price
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Useful Information
Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa.
Transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days. Currently, foreign national can obtain Nepalese visa from the following border.
• Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
• Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
• Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
• Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
• Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
• Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
• Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
• Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Group Size
In this Island Peak Climbing, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Our Guides, Trip & Safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventures employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Acclimatization
There is no way to prepare for altitude other than to spend time at altitude. Being in very good physical condition will help ameliorate some of the exhaustion that people often feel, but it will not prevent altitude caused medical problems such as Acute Mountain Sickness. This itinerary is designed with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in mind and to ensure a comfortable and safe adventure trek in the Himalayas. Staying well hydrated and getting plenty of rest may help.
The maximum elevation of this trek will be reached at Island Summit at altitude of 6189m above sea level. Obviously this altitude range is high, but as we would be e range of altitude, and we are hiking from the 820m to this altitude range with enough days of hiking en route, it is not considered a high risk zone for AMS. However, AMS could affect to the peoples indifferently.
Travel Insurance & Vaccination
You must obtain personal travel insurance to join us for our Himalayan trips. You must be having a travel insurance which must cover helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses. And it is suggested that you buy your insurance policy from you homeland country before traveling as it is difficult buying local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal.
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be traveling.
Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for traveling to Nepal.
Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at 3 star deluxe hotel that comfort your stays in city and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and Guest House which is clean and comfortable.
While on Island Peak Climb, you will be staying in Tented Camp( Two men tent) and we will cook meals for you on climbing section.
Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 300.
In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek/climb full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.
Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
Trekking & Climbing Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek & climb Island Peak Climbing. We always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible to enjoy this trip at best weather condition.
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek/climb. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek/climb
Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek/climb at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek/climb
Caring Porter
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.
To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us. Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.
Frequently Asked Questions !
Island Peak Vs Mera Peak, which is a difficult climb?
Island Peak climbing is technical peak climbing in Nepal. Ascend of Island Peak climbing require approx. of 45-50 degrees of snow slopes climbing. It required crossing glacier, climbing ice section and slope ride. Whereas, Mera Peak is highest trekking peaks to climb in Nepal, but it is technical easier then Island Peak climb. Mera Peak is straightforward climb. Altitude wise, Mera Peak (6476m) is higher and Island Peak (6189m). Island Peak is at the route to the classical trek to Everest Base Camp but Mera Peak climbing is at remote Hinku Valley. However, we fly to Lukla to start both climbs.
What happens if I get sick during this trek/ climb?
We always take you slow and steady for this climb and ensure that you all are safe while going to this ascend. But despite the all the safety preparation, if you still get sick, we first provide you high altitude medicine, monitor your health condition, and if it still gets worse, we then take you down to the lower valley for your safety. One of our assistants climbing guide will follow you at this case. If required, we will also use Oxygen for your safety at descending time. If you are in a group departure, rest of your climbing group will continue the climb with lead climbing guide as per the climb itinerary so it will not impact to their itinerary scheduled. If you could not recover from the altitude, then the only safest option is to fly out from mountain to Kathmandu by helicopter rescue, so you must have travel insurance coverage for this climb. At your return to Kathmandu, we take you to the hospital for your further treatment, and Advanced Adventures Nepal will personally care you at this stage.
Where we stay during this Island Peak Trip? What are the facilities available?
We are staying in Mt. Lodges and Guest Houses during this climbing trip. Guest Houses facilities at places like Lukla, Namche &. Dingboche are good with private room with attached bathroom and hot shower, and other places are basic Mt. Lodges but clean and comfortable rooms. Rooms does not have heating system in mountains so please prepare for this.
During climbing period to Island Peak, you are staying in two men tented camp at Base Camp and High camp days. You will have electricity and solar system available at most of the places for charging your phone and batteries throughout the trip days.
I want to take single room/ tent to this climb. Is it available to this climb?
Yes, it is available but single room supplement cost of US$- 400 additional will be applied. Do let us know if you need single room during your booking a climb with us so we could organize single room throughout the trip as per your request. However, during the climb, you still have to use twin share tents for altitude sickness risk safety.
How about drink water during the trip? Any recommendation?
We provide water purification tablet for group and our guide and assistant team will purify the local drinking water for you so you could fill up your water bottle. Water purification is safe in mountains. But you could also plan to buy mineral water or boiled drinking water during the trek days and extra cost is applied for this. During climb days, we boiled the water and provide you a drinking water every day. At minimum, you should plan to drink 3 to 4 liter of water every day to keep you well hydrated.
Who will guide us to this climb?
Your Island Peak Climbing is guided from our local Sherpa Leader who is experienced climber, and certified from Nepal Government, Department of Tourism and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Your climbing guide speak fluent English so you do not have trouble in communication. Your climbing guide is more than 10- 12 years experienced in high altitude climbing, and specialized in climbing Island Peak so you are in safe and professional hands during this climb with us.
Does weather affect to our climb to Island Peak? What happens if flight to Lukla get delayed/ cancelled?
Weather in a mountain are changing every time so it is hard to predict the weather condition in the mountain region. These days, we have different weather forecast apps/ sites and they provide basic information about the weather change which is hardly 50-60 percent accurate. A lot of times, weather could delay our summit climb, thus we have kept extra day for adverse weather condition.
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and return is trans Himalayan flight and it is always depended with clear weather condition so if the flight is delayed or cancelled, your flight will be rescheduled for the next day. But as on option, you could also pay extra money (US$- 350 to US$-500 per person extra) to ride in helicopter to fly to Lukla and Advanced Adventures Nepal will organize helicopter flight upon your request. Helicopter can land in low visibility so even if the Lukla weather is bad for plane to fly, but Helicopter could easily fly in/ out.
How can I communicate with my family in emergency during this climb?
These days, local cell phones (Namaste- NTC & Ncell) have good reception for this climb so you could buy local SIM card, buy internet package and take it with you to this climb. In addition, your climbing guide will also have local cell phone for back up use. We also take satellite phone with us for emergency use during our climb so you could use it to get in touch with your family if it is emergency.
How about tipping? Who we tip?
Tipping is cultural practice in Nepal over the very long years. For your Island trip, you will have local Sherpa Guide, assistant guide, high altitude porter to tip. You should tip them at the end of the climb, once return back to Lukla. In Kathmandu, you will have driver and local city tour guide to tip. In general practice of tipping is about 8 to 10 percent of your climb package cost, which is divided for all the stuff as tipping.
Ultimately, tipping is your personal appreciation for the great support and services you get from our team, and you could do your own judgement while tipping to the staff.
Reviews
Island Peak & EBC Trek:
Mr. Michael Edenborough
Sudarson was an excellent guide. Very flexible with the itinerary, he added extra rest days when he thought I needed them before going higher (I may not have reached Kala Patthar without the rest) and his choice of guest houses were great. He also accommodated my requests to go up another pass not on the itinerary when we had an extra day free. Highly recommend as a guide! Thanks Advacned Adventures for this great trip.
Mr. Michael Edenborough, Sydney Australia
michael.edenborough@gmail.com
Amazing & Best organized Tour Ever! Summit Island Peak
Mr Niels Dau
Amazing & Best organized Tour Ever! Summit Island Peak
We did the organized trip to the summit of Island Peak with advanced adventures.
Every team member of the agency did their best job: Nittam our travel consultant (very responsive, best organized, professional support every time and on short notice), Prem our trekking guide (awesome guide, considerably, solicitously, best organized, best tour and attraction guide, wants always the best for his travel partners), M. Tek our Sherpa (carried our stuff, very friendly and helpfully, thanks a lot for the daily fruit plate) and Pema & Nema our climbing guides (high professional climbing guide and climbing guide assistant, thanks a lot for pushing to the summit and for taking care of us on the mountain).
Thanks a lot for that amazing trip!!!! Definitely recommended!!!
Mr Niels Dau
dau.niels@yahoo.de
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters
Sakkar Azizuddin
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters, to the locations preparing our food, to handing us our key to our to our room when we arrived, to serving us with two hands our meal. I can't praise this organization enough to give you a sense of how truly well-run it is. Their planning is excellent.
We were a group of 21 people. Chet got us on the first two flights to Lukla on the day we were to leave. Once there, Hom, our main guide, took over and was joined by 4 assistant guides who managed our group impeccably--one guide in the front with the faster hikers, one guide at the tail with us slower folks, and two guides spread in over the middle, with Hom appearing up or down the line as needed.
We were quite spread out. They kept a sharp eye on us all. I was pegged fairly early on the trip as someone of need. I have MS, am 71, and I randomly tip over. I lose my balance. Twice the assistant guide Kalu broke my fall before I landed. I didn't even know he was nearby--he appeared from nowhere. One of these saves occurred over a yak-pie. I was sooooo appreciative!
My friend Carol was wanting to use the internet late one night and went to the dining room for a connection. There sitting around a long table were Hom and all the porters having a meeting. Carol said this must have been about 11:00 p.m..
The afternoon we were to make it to Everest Base Camp, by noon out bags had arrived and we had already checked in to our rooms. One would think the porters would have the afternoon off, but nope. Hom instructed them to help us to the Base. A young porter asked if he could carry my pack for me. I obliged. He took also one of my hiking poles to carry, then took my free hand and glided me across the tops of the boulders and rocks, choosing the route just as he would go. It was great fun. We flew! I travelled at least twice as fast as I normally do. He has long legs and I was completely under his good control. It was a hoot!
We all found the Nepali people to be completely disarming, gentle and unassuming. It was never about them, and always about our safety. They would open up about themselves if we asked. We learned that many had walked two days to come for the job. There are no motorcycles or bicycles; just porters carrying goods of all sorts, yaks, something looking like a yak but not exactly one, and on our last day, we saw a few horses.
Hiking to Everest Base Camp is an amazing journey; I'm ready do do it all over again. It is so vertical! I totally recommend Advanced Adventures as tour guides; you will love them, you will love your trip!
Sakkar Azizuddin
Pat Jiwani
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USA
It’s a very serious company and I recommend it to everybody
RUNCAN GABRIEL
Hi i am gabriel; i’m from montreal, canada. It was a long time dream for me to travel to nepal so i deceided to fulfill it this november of 2011.I checked on the internet for itinnerary and all details, so i found “adv. Adventures”. I e-mailed them and the next day i got the response and the offer attached.
booked with them and i did my trip with “adv adventures”. Everything went as i expected, i found the professionalism which i nedeed, i was amazed by the friendship of the staff (Chetprasad Bhatta), guides (ram timalsina), etc as a conclusion, it’s a very serious company and i recommend it to everybody
Anybody interested could contact me for details, opinions
MR. RUNCAN GABRIEL
2404 MONTCLAIR AV, APP.5, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
1-514-449-7032
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My trip to the Himalaya was fantastic. Thanks AA for making it Happen!
Ludek Kucera
My trip to the Himalaya was fantastic. Thanks AA for making it Happen!
I am a rather independent traveler. I chose Advanced Adventures (AA) for my trip to Himalaya (Jiri to Gokyo + Kala Patthar + Island Peak) because I wanted to walk from Jiri to Kala Patthar via Gokyo valley on my own and AA were offering a five day climbing trek to Island Peak that started and finished in Chukkung, while essentially all other traveling companies offer just a package that includes all the trek from Kathmandu to the summit and back.
However, I also asked Ms. Sadhana (travel consultant at A.A) to provide me with necessary permits. The way I was treated by the company was unbelievable and I can’t imagine how this could be made better. They waited me at the airport, even when my flight from Istanbul had a considerable delay, I was taken to the AA headquarters to get all necessary permit and discuss details of my itinerary, including the private part. Then they moved me to a pleasant yet inexpensive hotel in a calm place, but few steps from Thamel. They bought me a bus ticket to Jiri, took me to the bus station early morning the next day – if you know Kathmandu, you know that all this is a complicated task even for an experienced traveler.
But what was the best of all services was Pema Chosang Sherpa – my guide from Chukkung to the summit of the Island Peak. A very pleasant and kind man, but after climbing among others 3 times Mt. Everest and about 200 times Island Peak, he was the most experienced high mountain guide I could imagine.
Unfortunately, after spending 3 days in Gorak Shep (5200 m) and climbing twice Kala Patthar, I developed high altitude pulmonary edema in the Island Peak base camp (also 5200 m – how HAPE is unpredictable) and this was when I appreciated the services of Pema Chosang and AA most – Pema guided me to Chukkung and the agency arranged for a helicopter transport to a Kathmandu hospital the next morning – all in a highly professional way.
Thank you once more, Pema Chosang and Advanced Adventures. My final recommendation: if you plan to visit Khumbu and Mt. Everest area, ask Advanced Adventures to organize your trek – and if you think of climbing Island Peak or a similar peak, ask them for Pema Chosang as a guide.
Ludek Kucera
ludekkucera@email.cz
I had a tremendous experience Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak Climbing Experience with Chet Bhatta and his team!
Miss. Mary Poer- USA
I booked with Advanced Adventures P. Ltd. Nepal, Kathmandu. I had a tremendous experience with Chet and many of his crew. Chet and his company is very conscious to employ locals so that it helps the peoples directly of Nepal. Going with a Nepalese company is definitely worth it.
My guide Sanjay had to do a bit of negotiating at the Lukla airport. Being a foreigner it made it so much more ensuring that things went well. I consider my guide and porter my friends after such a great trip.
We were able to talk about culture, history and so much more that is best expressed by those that live there. I continued on to tackle Island Peak which is more technical climbing. There Chet had arranged a Sherpa guide for me that was extremely experienced. He had three Everest summits and many more accomplishments. No matter what you may be seeking in the Everest region, Advanced Adventures will arrange for you anything you may want. It is such a wonderful company that is flexible and understanding of individual goals. Many other trekking companies have a cookie cutter mentality that tries to just “process” the clients through a regimented routine.
Enjoy your Advanced Adventures with Mr. Chet Prasad Bhatta’s company. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Special thanks to Jennifer Austin for helping me with the final hiccups and upload to youtube. It is about 21 minutes long. Enjoy and pass on to whoever you may think will appreciate it. Over the coming weekend I will be burning DVD’s. If you would like one you can sign up on a sheet that is in my mailbox in the workroom. When watching this maybe you want to consider donating to the Sherpa family fund. A link is available through the discovery channel website: https://youtu.be/sEBFYSnAuEw
Miss. Mary Poer- USA
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