Lukla to Island peak - 12 Nights 13 Days
Lukla to Island Peak.
Lukla to Island Peak (Imja Tse) is a popular trekking peak in the Everest region of Nepal. Here’s what you can expect to see from the summit and some information on the climb’s difficulty:
Views from Island Peak
From the summit of Island Peak, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of several iconic Himalayan peaks, including:
Lhotse (8,516 m): The fourth highest mountain in the world, towering directly to the north.
Makalu (8,485 m): The fifth-highest mountain, visible to the east.
Baruntse (7,129 m): A striking peak seen from the summit.
Ama Dablam (6,812 m): Known as one of the most beautiful mountains, visible to the southwest.
Cho Polu (6,734 m): Also visible from the summit.
Nuptse (7,861 m): This peak, part of the Everest massif, is seen to the west.
Everest (8,848 m): While the summit of Everest itself is not fully visible, parts of it can be seen.
In addition to the peaks, you’ll get an incredible view of the Khumbu Glacier and surrounding icefalls.
Difficulty of Climbing Lukla to Island Peak
Lukla to Island Peak climbing: Island Peak is considered a challenging but achievable climb, especially for trekkers with some mountaineering experience. Here’s a breakdown of the difficulty:
Island Peak Altitude: The summit is at 6,189 meters (20,305 feet), so altitude acclimatization is essential.
Island Peak Climbing Technical Difficulty: While the peak is classified as a trekking peak, it does involve some technical sections, particularly near the summit where you’ll need to use ropes, crampons, and an ice axe. There’s a steep snow headwall and a narrow ridge leading to the summit.
Island Peak Climb Physical Demands: The climb requires good physical conditioning. You’ll face long days of trekking with significant elevation gain. Acclimatization: Proper acclimatization is crucial. Many climbers undertake the Everest Base Camp trek before attempting Island Peak to acclimatize.
Lukla to Island Peak base camp: After several days of trekking, the route reaches the base camp of Island Peak, which sits at an altitude of 5,200 meters. The base camp is the starting point for the climb up to the summit, which involves crossing a glacier and climbing a steep, icy slope using ropes and crampons.
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What time do we start to go Island Peak Climbing: From the Island Peak base camp, you should start the climb at 3 am because our aim that reaches to the top before the med day the afternoon there are too many strong winds, and after the sunshine, it is less power to walk up in the snow with the heavy mountaineering equipment.
How will find our Guide & Porter in Lukla? Our porter will be waiting for you at Lukla airport with your Name list.
Lukla to Island Peak Climbing cost | We require a minimum of 2 pax in the Group.
The climbing costs are from March to May. USD 1012 per person.
The cost of climbing from September to November. | USD 997 per person.
The climbing cost per person is from June to August and December to February. | USD 800 Per pax.
Single Climber cost Lukla to Mera peak. | USD 1355-Per Single Person.
What kinds of Services do we get Guide porter from Lukla: Lukla to Island peak climbing we will provide a tent and food in the base camp and an Island peak climbing Guide plus one porter from Lukla to the Island base camp to Lukla to Island base camp to Lukla carry your bag Service
How much we will need a daily budget for lodging, Food, and Accommodation: You can carry your daily budget of 3500 Nepali Rupees is enough for the lodge and food, It is about 33$ per day per person.
Would your company be able to arrange domestic flights to Nepal for us?
Yes, of course! All over Nepal, we have excellent cooperation between airlines, hotels, vehicle service companies, and other tour activities trekking, and peak climbing Service we are one of the highly responsible persons.
Drinking water during the Trek: You can take boiled water from the lodge it Costs 2-300 Nepali rupees per bottle. It is better to use water purification drops and tablets which you can either bring from your country or can buy in Kathmandu.
Lukla to Island Peak area food Service: During the tea house lodge trekking, you will find typical foods such as Noodles, Rice, Pasta, Potato dishes, fresh vegetables, and eggs, for dinner and Lunch. For the Breakfast items Tibetan bread, Pancake, muesli, Porridge, and toast with peanut butter. Honey and jam.
Can we charge our Moblis and Camera? The most lodges, there is a Solar system whereby you will be able to charge your iPod, mobile, and Camera batteries but they will charge you extra money 400 Nepali rupees per hour.
If we need communication during the Trek: Some Trekking regions will not be covered by mobile phone networks. Some places do offer landline and satellite phone service, but it will cost you 5 to 10 USD per minute to contact your family or friends. Therefore, be sure to carry extra money when hiking in the mountains or climbing peaks in Nepal.
Necessary Park Permits: You need Island peak climbing permits, and a Sagarmatha park permit for the Island peak climb trip is compulsory for the trekker.
Flight and Land Transport Service during the Island peak climbing Expedition: You must take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu. But there is another option you can hire a local Jeep from Kathmandu to Buksa but you need three days extra. If you travel by Jeep it takes 15 hours from Kathmandu to Buksa.
When is the best time to Travel? We can do the Island peak climbing from September to November and March to June. If you wish to book your trip then please make a booking confirmation before the one year too.
Note Please
Before going to Lukla you must come to our agency in Kathmandu. You need to take a climbing permit and you get information about your climbing trip.
| Day | Destination | Altitude | Walking Hour | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukla to Phakding | Our Porter waiting at Lukla airport | 2610 | 3-hours | Lodge |
| 2 | Phakding to Namche Bazar | 3440 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 3 | Lukla to Khumjung | 3780 | 2-3-hours | Lodge |
| 4 | Khumjung to Pangboche | 2930 | 6-hours | Lodge |
| 5 | From Pangboche visit to Amadablam Base camp and back to Pangboche | 2930 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 6 | Pangboche to Chhukung | 4730 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 7 | Visit Chhukung Ri | 5550 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 8 | Chhukung to Island peak base camp | 4970 | 5-6-hours | Tent Camping |
| 9 | Summit to (6189m) Island peak and back down to base camp | 4790 | 9-10-hours | Tent camping |
| 10 | Base camp to Chhukung | 4730 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 11 | Chhukung to Tengboche | 3960 | 6-7-hours | Lodge |
| 12 | Tengboche to Namche | 3440 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 13 | Namche to Lukla | 2800 | 7-hours | Lodge |
Lukla to Island peak cost 1012 $ Per Person
Cost Includes
- 1012 US$ per person in spring | Minimum 2 Pax in your group.
- 997 US$ per person in Autumn | Minimum 2 Pax in your group.
- Including one porter From Lukla to Base camp to Lukla 13 days salary insurance, accommodation, and food.
- Kitchen Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, and Mattresses during the Peak climbing period.
- Climbing Rope, Ice screws, Snow anchor.
- Staff: 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, one climbing guide, and one helper Base Camp Base
- insurance for Nepalese teams.
- Our service charge.
- Equipment Fees for the climbing guide.
- Climbing peak permits plus Garbage deposit 500 USD.
- meals from Base camp to Base Camp.
Lukla to Island peak Cost Excludes
- Your breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Accommodation- during the trek from Lukla to Chhukung to Lukla.
- Your personal climbing equipment.
- Kathmandu –Lukla to Kathmandu flight cost 394 USD per pax.
- Pasang Lhamu vellage tax 2000 Rupees per Pax.
- Sagarmatha Park permit 3000 Rupees per pax.
- Tips for guide and porters.
15 September to 10 December and 18 March to May. Before 15 September too much rain and after 10 December to 17 March too much snow also not sour to Amphu Lapcha pass and reach the summit both peak.
Day time normal and during Night 5-14 degree.
1012 US$ per person in spring | Minimum 2 Pax in your group. 997 US$ per person in Autumn | Minimum 2 Pax in your group.
Sagarmatha National park, Pasang Lhamu VDC permit and Island peak climbing Permit.
Yes It’s, You need a guide and porter and very safe travel.
5/8 hours of walking per day.
Yes, you can see, Kusum Kanguru (6,367m), Thamserku (6.608m). Amadablam (6,856m).Kang Tenga (6,685m) Everest (8,848m), Lhotse Shar (8,414m) other mountains views
Only (6,189m)
Yes, Island peak is Technical and you need full mountaineering equipment
No, No, You can hire climbing equipment at Chhukung, But if you have your own size Alpine climbing boot it’s better to bring with you
Passport photocopy (should be very clear with color scan) and validity minimum 6 months. 2 passport size photo. Occupation. Home details address. Insurance copy
1012 US$ per person in spring | Minimum 2 Pax in your group. 997 US$ per person in Autumn | Minimum 2 Pax in your group. Including one porter From Lukla to Base camp to Lukla 13 days salary insurance, accommodation, and his foods. Kitchen Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the Peak climbing period. Climbing Rope, Ice screws, Snow anchor. Staff: 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, one climbing guide and helper Base Camp Base insurance for Nepalese teams. Our service charge. Equipment Fees for the climbing guide Climbing peak permit meals from Base camp to Base Camp day 8 and day 9
Feels like hangover & Feeling not good/ Headache/ Shortness of Breath/ Loss of appetite/ Sleep not good/ vomiting/ fevers etc.
Yes, Peak climbing is not very easy but depends on trekking peaks the same peak is less technical same peak is very steep, and much technical climbing + but you need good mountaineering equipment. We suggest that before the climbing peak you need to do a minimum 5,000 meters high trekking pass
Namaste, Frist inquiry from your trip you will have direct access to experienced and professional climbing guides advice or to ask questions on your arrival Kathmandu meet with us we will brief you how to climbing Nepal trekking peaks. If you travel with us then, of course, we will provide qualified Guides who have experience high altitude trekking and climbing guides. We provide all the trekking and climbing staff insurance as well. You can speak directly with us about your proposed climbing Nepal Trekking peaks the will brief you on our experience climbing guide who has many times summit Nepal Trekking peaks
Altitude Chart
