Island Peak Climbing From Lukla

We will travel to the domestic airport early in the morning to take a flight to Lukla. If the weather is clear, the flight will take off, which providing a picturesque trip from Kathmandu to Lukla. After landing, we'll continue our journey to Phakding. While travelling through little settlements, take in the scenery. We continue walking along the Dudh Koshi River's bank until we reach Phakding, where we spend the night and acclimatise to the altitude.

On day three, we start our trek to Namche. The trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar is one of the initial sections of the classic Everest Base Camp trek. Cross the DudhKoshi River over suspension bridges and make your way through charming villages and lush forests. You'll pass through Monjo, where you need to check-in at the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Point. Here, your permits will be verified before proceeding further. Continue the Trek, gradually ascending through pine and rhododendron forests, with occasional glimpses of Mt. Thamserku (6,623 metres). After a few hours of trekking, you'll reach the Hillary Suspension Bridge, named after Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest along with Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. Cross the bridge, and the trail starts to steepen as you ascend towards Namche Bazaar. As you climb higher, you'll get the first stunning view of Mt. Everest (8,848 metres) and Lhotse (8,516 metres) in the distance. The trek to Namche takes you through picturesque landscapes, lush forests, and charming villages before reaching Namche Bazaar, the bustling Sherpa town and the gateway to the Everest region. Finally, after a challenging but rewarding trek, you'll arrive at Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa town and the commercial hub of the Khumbu region. Namche Bazaar offers a variety of facilities, including cosy lodges, shops, cafes, and stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. It's an essential acclimatisation point, so you'll usually spend an extra day here to adapt to the higher altitude before continuing your trek towards Everest Base Camp or other destinations in the region.

The maxim "Climb high, sleep low" can help you avoid getting acute mountain sickness. The majority of trekkers begin to exhibit AMS symptoms at or near Namche. In order to acclimatise, the day will be spent climbing up and returning in the evening. Namche Bazaar is a popular acclimatisation spot on the route to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal. It is essential to spend an acclimatisation day in Namche to allow your body to adjust to the higher altitude and reduce the risk of altitude sickness. Typically, trekkers reach Namche Bazaar on the second day of the Everest Base Camp trek from Lukla. During the acclimatisation day in Namche, trekkers either remain at the same altitude or take a short hike to a higher elevation and then return to sleep at Namche. After breakfast, embark on a day hike to a higher elevation point nearby. One common destination is the Everest View Hotel, which offers spectacular views of Mount Everest and other peaks. The acclimatisation will help your body adapt to the altitude gain and then descend back to Namche for sleeping.  On the rest day at Namche Bazar, Explore Namche Bazaar, visit the local market, and enjoy breathtaking views of Everest and surrounding peaks.

Phortse is a significant landmark on the Everest Base Camp trek. It is famous for the Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC), which was launched in 2003. Early in the morning, we started Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Phortse. It is also a popular route in the Everest region of Nepal. Both Namche Bazaar and Phortse are significant stops along the famous Everest Base Camp trek. The trek offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Leaving Namche Bazaar, you'll trek uphill towards the Mongla Danda before following the trail to reach Phortsee. The trail goes through ups and downs before reaching PhortseThanga, a small village located at the bottom of a steep hill on the bank of the river. From Phortse Thanga, you'll cross a suspension bridge and start a short climb up to Phortse

Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche is a popular route in the Everest region of Nepal. Both Tengboche and Dingboche are beautiful villages situated at different altitudes, offering stunning views of the Himalayas. Early in the morning, after breakfast, we start our trek towards Dingboche.  On the way to Dingboche,we will visit Tangboche monastery, which is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. After visiting the Tenboche monastery, we slowly moved to Dingboche. The trail from Tengboche to Dingboche is scenic and varied, passing through small Sherpa villages. After reaching the village of Pangboche, the trail diverges into two routes: the upper route leading to Dingboche and the lower route to Pheriche. We will follow the upper route to Dingboche, and a couple of hours later we will reach Dingboche.

Trekking to Chukung is a popular adventure in Nepal, especially among those seeking to explore the stunning Himalayan landscapes and witness the mighty peaks up close. Chukung is a small Sherpa village, located in the Khumbu region, which is famous for its proximity to some of the world's highest mountains, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The trek to Chukung is part of the Everest Base Camp trekking route, and it also serves as a gateway to the challenging Island Peak (Imja Tse) climbing expedition. Chukung is a small village at the base of Imja Tse. It is also a very beautiful village, surrounded by many snow-capped peaks and majestic mountains.

As Chukung is situated at a relatively high altitude, it's essential to take an acclimatisation day to allow your body to adjust to the thin air. It is a beautiful Sherpa village. And in this village, there is also good accommodation. During the acclimatisation day, we can hike to Nagarjun Hill or Chhukung Ri, which offer fantastic views of AmaDablam and Island Peak

Trekking to Island Peak Base Camp typically involves starting from Lukla and making your way to Chukhung, a popular acclimatisation spot on the way to Island Peak. Island Peak (also known as Imja Tse) is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal and a great option for those looking to combine trekking with some basic mountaineering. Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m): The final part of the trek takes you to Island Peak Base Camp. The trail gradually ascends, and you'll be surrounded by stunning glacial landscapes. Ascend to Island Peak Base Camp, set up camp, and do some basic training for the climb.  Although it does not require technical expertise, it is good to have some knowledge about climbing and gear, so at Island Peak Base Camp, you'll receive instructions and preparations for the summit climb, including basic mountaineering techniques like using ice axes and crampons.

On the summit day After having some food and carrying some hot bottle water and some snacks with us, we start our climbing attempt. We must reach the summit before lunch because it can become very windy in the late afternoon. From the base camp, the path ascends hundreds of metres before encountering a steep incline that is initially covered in sand and eventually stones. Before entering a steep rock valley, the path gradually becomes narrower. We eventually reach the other side of the valley after taking several steps across and through it. For your safety, your guide might attach a rope to each climber to help them up the last snowy slope to the summit ridge. And to cross the crevasses, which range in size from a couple metres across, requires the use of ladders. After all the passion to reach the top of Island Peak, when you finally reach the summit, you can see the 360 degree viewof the majestic snow capped mountains and the beautiful view of Khumbu Valley. At this time, you can capture some memories with your camera, keep them with you for a lifetime, and enjoy the view. Following our successful ascent, we will descend to Island Peak Base Camp.

We will  Keep an extra day for any unforeseen circumstances, like bad weather or other issues.

After the summit of Island Peak, as we descend to lower elevations today, the walk will be rather easy compared to yesterday's more challenging ascent. We might alternatively follow an important historical route to the Gompa in higher Pangboche, which is thought to be the Khumbu region's oldest route. As an alternative, we may follow the common route to Pangboche, a charming settlement that is surrounded by the peaks Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtaiga to the east, Everest to the north, and Kongde to the south. The expansive, rich terrain is traversed by the meandering Imja Khola.

After trekking down from Pangboche, we take the same route back to Imja Khola, ascending through the jungle to Tengboche. We descend along a trail lined with juniper trees and alpine bushes after lunch at Tengboche. The trail leads to Dudh Koshi Gorge and through pine forests before arriving at Sansa when we pass the bridge across the Dudh Koshi. We should be on the lookout for wildlife on the way down, including mountain goats, snow leopards, vibrant pheasants, and other creatures.  We spent tonight at Namche Bazaar.

It is essential to exercise caution when navigating this rocky area because the path down is steep and rocky. The path gradually flattens out and becomes simpler to navigate when we pass the suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi and its tributaries. When we finally reach Lukla, we can stretch our tired legs and happily reflect on the thrilling events of the last few weeks.

Today, we fly early in the morning to Kathmandu. We can recall and purchase souvenirs in Kathmandu. You can locate some great deals and the perfect path with the help of our guides.  We enjoy a goodbye dinner in the evening to commemorate your ascent of Island Peak.