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ISLAND
PEAK TREK NEPAL ITINERARY
Day
01:
Arrive Kathmandu
and transfer to Hotel.
Day
02: Full
day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu (1,310m) - Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours).
Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Lukla. The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience, in itself. The airfield is on a slope and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60 meters! Here, you will meet with your trekking crew and identify your gear. Then, after lunch we will begin the trek for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi River to the village of Phakding 2,610 m. Camp
overnight.
Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche (3,440m) (5-6 hrs).
We continue north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where we officially enter the Sagarmatha National Park. After we have cleared our trekking permits, we continue along the trail, crossing the Bhote Kosi River to begin the steep climb up to Namche Bazaar 3,440m. This is the administrative centre of the Sagarmatha National Park and the hub of Sherpa society. We will also get glimpses of Mt. Everest from the trail along the way.
Day 05: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization.
Namche is the famous picturesque Sherpa village and we will spend a day at rest, or to enjoy walking round the village and visiting the Sherpa museum. Overnight Camp.
Day 06: Trek Namche to Dingboche (3,860m) (5 hrs).
Our trek today will afford us incredible views of the soaring peaks of Thamserku as we steadily descend to the Imja Khola and have lunch at Phunki. Here, we will see a series of water driven prayer wheels. After lunch will begin our 2 hr ascent to the famous Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) - one of the most beautiful places in the world. Overnight Camp or Lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Chhukung (4730m / 7 hrs)
From Dingboche, we then head east into the Chhukhung Valley, which lies directly under an incredible rock wall that links Nuptse with Lhotse. From here you will also have magnificent views of the incredible Amadablam (6856 m.), probably the most photographed mountain in Nepal.
Day 08: Island Peak Base Camp (4 hrs)
Today, we trek along the Imja Khola to Pareshaya Gyab, a pleasant site by a small lake with fine views of the Lhotse Glacier and Nuptse-Lhotse wall. You will reach the Base Camp of Imja Tse today. Once camp has been set up you will be free to get your climbing gear in order and get organized for your ascent of the peak tomorrow.
Day 09: Summit Island Peak (6160m). Return to Chhukung.
You will start early for the summit. The going gets difficult once you reach the bottom of the steep icefall below the summit. Great care and caution must be exercised while scaling the wall to emerge on the ridge leading to the summit. After the summit, you will descend back down to the Base Camp and Chhukhung.
Day 10: Trek to Namche (3,440m) (4 hrs).
The trail today will descend quite steeply as we head back down towards Namche. To get to camp, there will be a steep climb to reach our overnight stop.
Day 11: Trek Namche to Lukla (2,840m) (7 hrs).
Trek further to the mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting your trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You would be expected to join in the singing and the dancing! Overnight at Lukla.
Day 12: Flight: Lukla (2,840m) - Kathmandu (1,310m). Hotel Overnight.
Day 13: Free day to explore, and enjoy Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.
Day 14: Final Departure.
Prices available on request with excellent discounts for large groups.
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