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Island Peak Chukung to Chukung

Imja tse peak is more popularly known by the name of Island peak. Eric Shipton's party named Island in 1953 as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche. Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imja Tse.

Island peak was first climbed in 1953 by a British expedition team in a training phase for ascending Mt. Everest. The peak is a part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, and Lhotse Shar.

Itinerary Details

Day 01 : Arival at Chhukung (4730meters) to meet our Guide , overnight at guesthouse

Day 02 : Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5200meters), overnight at tented camp

Day 03 : Ascent High Camp of Island Peak (5600meters), overnight at tented camp

Day 04 : Island Peak Summit (6160meters) and back to Island Peak Base Camp, overnight at tented camp

Day 05 : Back to Chhukung, overnight at guesthouse

Day 06 : Back to Yours destination.

The price covers the following services

• Three meals in a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with hot beverage and snacks whilst on trekking and climbing period (chukung to chukung)

• Cosy guesthouse & tented camp accommodation whilst on trekking climbing period (chukung to chukung)

• Sagarmatha Naitonal Park entry and trekking peak royalty fees.

• All necessary staff with an experienced fluent English speaking trekking and expedition guide trained and licenced by Nepal Mountainering Association (NMA), cook and assistant expedition guide.

• Highly experienced trekking porters to carry luggage (1porter per 2 trekkers).

• Staff food, accommodation, clothing, salary & insurance.

• All governmental paperworks and procedures.

• All government and local taxes.

The price does not cover the following services

• Visa fee for Nepal.

• International airfares, extra baggage and cargo charges

• Meals and extra night (more than stated in itinerary) accomodation in Kathmandu.

• Personal expenses

• Personal expedition equipment.

• Bar and beverage bills.

• Your Travel and rescue Insurance.

• Rescue & Evacuation costs.

• Your optional and extended trips e.g. sightseeing, rafting etc. (other than the negotiated)

• Gratitude (tip) for staff.

• flight from kathmandu to lukla and back to kathmandu.

• Hotel in kathmandu and airport pickup and drop.

• Trekking, food, accommodation, Trekking staffs from Llukla to Chukung and Chukung to Lukla.

Note

All conditions stated in the itinerary are for the visitors who prefer full package programme. At the same time, we also serve you based on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the staff depends on your choice and financial procurement. We have options for any partial visit as per your requirement regarding your interest and financial condition.

Please Read Our Terms & Conditions

Highlights of Trekking Peak

Panoramic views of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Thamserku, old Tyangboche monastery, exploring Namche Bazaar, Khumjung village and Pangboche village.

Fact of Trekking Peak

Destination : Imja Tse (Island) Peak (6160meter)
Grade Size : Min - 1
Minimum altitude : 2834meter
Maximum altitude : 6160meter
Season : Spring & Autumn
Transportation : Airplane
Accommodation : Hotel, Guesthouse & Tented Camp
Duration : 6 Days
Entry : Chukung
Exit :Chukung

Departure Dates & Prices

5 Mar 2012
25 mar 2012
12 Apr 2012
26 Apr 2012

14 may 2012
24 may 2012
5 Oct 2012
25 Oct 2012
1 Nov - 2012
12 Nov - 2012

Besides the fixed departures, we manage other departure dates as per your requirements. We request you to email us at info@uniquetreks.com for price and other details.

Necessary Gears

Main rope, Down Sleeping, Bag, Down Jacket, Gore-Tex jacket, Trouser, Climbing boots, Trekking boot, ICE-axe with Ice hammer, Rucksack, Crampon, Stick, Harness, Get up (Boot clover), Snow Glass, ICE Screws, snow Shavel, Carbine Lock & unlock, Head Lights, Wind Proof Jacket & trouser, Down Trouser, Wind Proof Trouser, Water Bottle, Woolen Gloves, Bag Cover, Wind mask for climbing, Climbing gloves, Socks for climbing, Personal Medicine, Eight figure, Knife

Note: You can bring the necessary gears from your own country or can buy or hire from the stores at Kathmandu.

Client References

BY TOM RUMSEY
The Himalayas is one of those places that very few people ever have the fortune to visit. One of the few places in the world that just thinking about makes you breathless.

Staff Informations

D. P. Aryal (Managing Director)
Khum Bahadur Subedi (Director/Journalist Tourism)