Island Peak Climbing

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Nepal trekking in the form of Island Peak Climbing is well-liked peak which is positioned in the Everest Region. It is soar up at an altitude of 6,189 meter and is also acknowledged as Imja Tse. Trekking Nepal in the glorious land offers attractive location which is located in the center of Chhukung valley, on the pinnacle of the Chhukung Glacier amid Ama Dablam and Mount Lhotse. Nepal trekking tour in this peak is appear as the island inside the sea of ice thus, the peak has got its name as Island Peak and it is stated that it is the finest peak for trekking to carry out adventurous ascend.
There exist 33 peaks in Nepal which are unlock for trekking amongst them Island Peak is counted as the most revitalizing experience with fabulous sight of the Himalayan range. Observing and analyzing immaculate civilization, custom and religion of the Sherpa people are listed as the highlights of trek. Island Peak Summit proffers a grand vision of peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse Lhotse Shar and Lhotse Middle. Have you ever imagined Mount Makalu will welcome you from the east and that of Ama dablam and Baruntse from the south? If not then get prepare to have an unusual experience. Nepal trekking map too provides the opening to understand the glacial moraines, monasteries, multicolored settlements and prayer rocks. Moving into the Sagarmatha National Park put forward the characteristics if endangered fauna and flora and birds. Likewise, the warm generosity showed by Sherpa people will win your heart.
Island Peak Climbing seems more enthralling with one of the best Nepal trekking companies, Saribung Adventure. Nepal trekking season to spend your Nepal trekking holiday starting in the mid of March to May and mid of September to November where the condition of weather is perfectly good to outlook the mountains without any trouble. Although the trek is encountered as tricky but you do not need to worry as it is not difficult in terms of technical all you need to have fit body.  

Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in TIA, Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and trek preparation
Day 03: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,652m)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 05: Acclimatization day
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,867m)
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,358m)
Day 08: Acclimatization day
Day 09: Trek to Chhukung (4,730m) 3-4 hrs
Day 10: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m) 3-4 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Island Peak High Camp (5,600m) 2-3 hrs
Day 12: Island Peak Summit (6,189m) and back to Chhukung 8-10 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Khumjung (3,780m)
Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2,652m)
Day 16: Flight to Kathmandu and farewell dinner
Day 17: Final Departure!!!!
Day 01: Arrive in TIA, Kathmandu
Are you excited to inward in Nepal? So now it’s time to enjoy the holidays in Nepal with delightful company of Saribung Adventure. The representative staff will come to receive you at TIA who will take you in the hotel. Coming up in the hotel we will discuss on the detail itinerary with you. Checking all the necessary things you will go to sleep already. Stay overnight in hotel

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and trek preparation
On the next day arriving in Kathmandu and not spending time in sightseeing Kathmandu is not possible so the guide will come and take you out in an early morning. As a part of seeing the sights you will roam around Kathmandu Durbar Square which has been destroyed by earthquake and you can compare the things with past and present. You are lucky to outlook the things from destruction to development process so it is essential to keep it in our itinerary. Then, you will start to prepare the trek for next and following days. Stay overnight in hotel.
 
Day 03: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,652m)
On the following day you will wake up and verify the things as you are leave-taking to Lukla via TIA, Kathmandu. From the window of airplane you are offered an opportunity to outlook elevated mountains, people functioning in their fields and rivers flowing in their own directions. Within 30 minutes you will land on Lukla airport then you will start in on the trek to Phakding after encircle the elevation of 2,652 meter. Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Namche Bazar is a different striking location which will arrest your mind with no taking much time. This is recognized for the tradition and culture and is to be found as the affluent bazaar. Taking 5 to 6 hours you will turn up in Namche with is situated at 3,440 meter. Here, you can observe the peep of Kusum Kangru (6,369m) Thamserku (6,608m) Everest (8,848 m) and Nuptse (7879 m). Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 05: Acclimatization day
Acclimatization is noteworthy earlier to come up to the higher elevation. It is therefore not compulsory to take a small day hike in Thame, Khunde, Khumjung or to the Everest View Hotel as it will lend a hand in achieving close up picture of Mount Everest. You can so far tranquil down and make out the things to see the background of Sherpa in Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight in lodge.
 
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,867m)
On the following day you will come up the forests viewing the musk deer. It is found at an elevation of 3870 meter and is enclosed with dwarf fires and Rhododendrons. Kwongde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Thamserku are arresting panorama Himalayan. Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,358m)
From Tengboche you will move towards Dingboche where you will take move into frequent walls chortens and peanuts next to small villages. Then, you are allowed to view Amadablam and the beautiful exhibit will make you happy. Thus, you will cover 4,360 meter by strolling 5 to 6 hours of medium walk. Stay overnight in tented camp.
 
Day 08: Acclimatization day
This is counted as another acclimatization day where you can explore more about Dingboche and its near surrounding. You will be blessed as you have gain this one more day to spend in this area. You can roam around the surrounding as you never know when you will visit for next time. Stay overnight in tented camp.

Day 09: Trek to Chhukung (4,730m) 3-4 hrs
On the next day you will start to trek Chhukung after you get acclimatized. It is positioned at an elevation of 4,750 meter with the time frame of 3 to 4 hours. You will get pleasure from the mount and then arrive in Chhukung. Stay overnight in tented camp.

Day 10: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m) 3-4 hrs
On the following day you will depart from Chhukung and head to trek Island Peak Base Camp which consumes 3 to 4 hours. It will make you to cover 5,200 meter so there might be chance to get an altitude sickness be prepared to it and we will teach you how to overcome from that. Stay overnight in tented camp.

Day 11: Trek to Island Peak High Camp (5,600m) 2-3 hrs
Accomplishing the island Base Camp successfully you have already complete the first step so without much trouble you will attempt to trek Island High Camp which is positioned at an elevation of 5,600 meter and it consumes only 2 to 3 hours but you should pay attention. Stay overnight in tented camp.
 
 
Day 12: Island Peak Summit (6,189m) and back to Chhukung 8-10 hrs
Today you will leave the High Camp and thus move forward to conquer the summit of Island which is situated at an altitude of 6,189 meter. There is a high chance of getting altitude sickness and your body should resist against the difficulty. Winning over the trouble you will celebrate your victory then after some time you will revisit the Chhukung. All together you will end the trek after 8 to 10 hours of trek. Stay overnight in tented camp.

Day 13: Trek to Khumjung (3,780m)
For trekking in Khumjung Village you will hike all through the villages of Khumjung and Khunde. Then, you will begin the trek with vertical stroll for an hour to ascend the Shyangboche which will open the trail to move Khunde after crossing several chortens. Moving ahead from Khunde you will arrive in Khumjung which has gained its name as the largest village. Here, you can make the trek especial by viewing Mount Everest. Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
On this day you will move from Khumjung to Namche Bazaar, covering an elevation of 3,440 meter. As you have already been here things are familiar to you and you can enjoy the revisit properly. Today you can basically enjoy the cultural part and traditional activities followed by Sherpa people. Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2,652m)
On the following day you will take downwards movement before you cross the suspension bridges. At this point, the trail make out more plain and natural. Get pleasure from the forests of Rhododendron and Pine trees and snow peak you will travel earlier arriving at Phakding. Taking a lunch you will move to Lukla. Stay overnight in guest house.

Day 16: Flight to Kathmandu and farewell dinner
On the following day you will all set to take a flight to Kathmandu thus you will drive to the airport. Here, enjoying the main entrance to pass the Everest Region you will arrive in Kathmandu with enjoying the sceneries and lifestyles of people on the way to your destinations. Afterward you will drive back to hotel where you will take sound rest and are participate in cultural program and farewell dinner. Stay overnight in hotel.

Day 17: Final Departure!!!!
This is the last day of tour where you will check out from the hotel and our representative staffs will take you to TIA and from TIA you will depart from us after accomplishing the tour with the promise to visit again and thus will return your home town. 

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