Everest Region · Khumbu · 6,189m
Island Peak Climbing
Nepal’s Most Popular Trekking Peak — A True Himalayan Summit
Duration
13 Days Full Package
Summit Altitude
6,189m Island Peak (Imja Tse)
Base Camp
5,100m Island Peak Base Camp
Difficulty
Moderate–Hard Technical Sections
Best Seasons
Spring & Autumn Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Kathmandu → Lukla → Phakding → Namche Bazaar → Dingboche → Chhukung → Island Peak Base Camp → Island Peak Summit (6,189m) → Chhukung → Namche Bazaar → Lukla → Kathmandu
Day by Day
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu1,400m▼
Airport pickup, hotel transfer, trek and climb briefing, permit and gear check.
Overnight
- Kathmandu Hotel
Day 2Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding2,610m▼
Scenic mountain flight to Lukla, then trek alongside the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding through Sherpa villages.
Walking Time
- Approx. 3–4 hours
Overnight
- Phakding Lodge
Day 3Phakding – Namche Bazaar3,440m▼
Cross suspension bridges and ascend through Sagarmatha National Park to the Sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar.
Walking Time
- Approx. 6–7 hours
Overnight
- Namche Lodge
Day 4Namche – Acclimatization3,440m▼
Acclimatization day — hike to Everest View Hotel for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
Overnight
- Namche Lodge
Day 5Namche – Dingboche4,410m▼
Trek through Tengboche monastery and Pangboche village, ascending into the high Khumbu valley toward Dingboche.
Walking Time
- Approx. 7–8 hours
Highlights
- Tengboche Monastery
- Ama Dablam views
Overnight
- Dingboche Lodge
Day 6Dingboche – Chhukung4,730m▼
Short acclimatization trek to Chhukung — the last permanent settlement before Island Peak Base Camp.
Walking Time
- Approx. 3 hours
Highlights
- Island Peak first views
- Lhotse south face
Overnight
- Chhukung Lodge
Day 7Chhukung – Island Peak Base Camp5,100m▼
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp and set up camp. Afternoon gear check, crampon fitting, and rope technique training session with your guide.
Training Includes
- Crampon and harness fitting
- Jumar (ascender) technique
- Fixed rope safety
- Ice axe use
Overnight
- Island Peak Base Camp (tent)
Day 8Summit Day — Island Peak (6,189m)6,189m ★▼
Pre-dawn start (2–3am). Climb through a rocky gully, cross a glacier, ascend fixed ropes on the headwall, and reach the summit for spectacular Himalayan views. Descend to Chhukung.
Summit Day Timeline
- 2:00–3:00am — Depart base camp
- 6:00–9:00am — Summit attempt
- Afternoon — Descend to Chhukung
Summit Views
- Lhotse (8,516m) & Nuptse (7,861m)
- Ama Dablam (6,812m)
- Makalu (8,485m)
- Baruntse (7,129m)
Overnight
- Chhukung Lodge
Day 9Chhukung – Namche Bazaar3,440m▼
Long descent through the Khumbu valley back to Namche Bazaar. Rest and celebrate the summit achievement.
Overnight
- Namche Lodge
Day 10Namche Bazaar – Lukla2,860m▼
Final trekking day descending to Lukla along the Dudh Koshi River.
Overnight
- Lukla Lodge
Day 11Lukla – Kathmandu1,400m▼
Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Celebration dinner and free time.
Overnight
- Kathmandu Hotel
Day 12Contingency Day1,400m▼
Buffer day for weather delays. If not needed, use for Kathmandu sightseeing or shopping.
Overnight
- Kathmandu Hotel
Day 13International DepartureKathmandu▼
Transfer to airport for international departure. End of Island Peak climbing adventure.
What You’ll Experience
Climb Highlights
Package Details
Cost Includes & Excludes
✓ Cost Includes
✕ Cost Excludes
Personal Equipment Required
Climbers must bring their own personal technical gear: mountaineering boots (compatible with crampons), crampons, harness, ice axe, helmet, jumar/ascender, carabiner, and warm high-altitude clothing layers. Equipment can be rented in Kathmandu or Namche Bazaar if needed — ask us for a full gear list.
Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover is mandatory for all Island Peak climbing participants.
Stand on Your First Himalayan Summit
Island Peak is the perfect first high-altitude climb — challenging, rewarding, and surrounded by the world’s greatest mountain scenery. Let our team guide you to the top.