Important Note: Please be aware that taking a flight in smaller aircraft to mountainous region, where bad and unfavorable weather might prolong your journey, like delay to and from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.Himalayan weather can be unpredictable sometimes, however we will try our best to make the itinerary days as it is where possible, in case of flight delay and cancellation situation arises, where you need to extend few days before and after the trekking days from the itinerary provided to be on the safe side.

Note: Please note that above outline itinerary is just a guideline where hours of average walking distances are just approximate, providing you a clear idea to plan this wonderful trip to Everest within 11 nights and 12 days from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.

From the top of Island peak, you can see a breathtaking panorama of gigantic mountains of Nuptse, Lhotse, Lhotse central and Lhotse Shar. This form a semi circle in the north. The stunning views of Makalu (8475m), Baruntse (7129m) in the east and famous expedition peak of Ama Dablam (6812m) in the south. Never to be forgotten the experience of

Significantly the Island peak summit day starts very early morning with an interesting scramble along a rock ridge to the glacier. Furthermore above the rock ridge there is a steep snow head wall leading to the summit. Off course this is a physically challenging but a great day of achievement. Obviously our permanent and highly experienced climbing guides fix NEW ropes. Thus ensure safe ascent with jumar and harness for the strenuous and challenging section. The ultimate climb up a 60 – 70 degree faces about 150 meters to the summit ridge.

If you are looking for longer or shorter trip to Island Peak do we have many options contact us we customize your trip as your own Itinerary (Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak, Gokyo trek via Chola Pass to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak Climbing, Everest Three Passes Trek with Island Peak Climbing , Just Island Peak Climbing.

Island Peak Climbing is 6,187 m high and one of the most popular and busy climbing peak in Nepal, also known as Imja Tse, lies in the Khumbu Himalayan range. Climbing this peak gives the best satisfaction every amateur and the serious climber can dream of. If you are seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to widen your experience towards peak climbing expedition beyond simply trekking in Nepal, this is the mountain for you.Our professionally designed itinerary offers you a couple of days extra at the same town to get acclimatized which is bast way to climbing without any risk (Nanche Bazzar, Pheriche, Island Peak Base Camp before climbing).

Island Peak is also known as Imja Tse Peak. This is often the first step for most of the climbers before any summit attempt of giant peaks in the Himalaya. We take an exciting flight to Lukla for begin the Island peak climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek . Hence we climb the less trodden trail to Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar for proper acclimatization before summit. In particular we customize a special climbing training session at the base camp. Indeed the training covers on required climbing skills to scale the summit safely and successfully.

We run all of our trips in responsible way with safety and comfortable as possible at its highest standard. Most importantly we ensure the medical trained and experienced guide to lead your trip to Island peak. Besides that we carry the proper safety back up like Oxygen or Portable Altitude Chamber. Furthermore the comprehensive medical box in dealing with any problems that may arise on trip. Proud to share with you that Mountain Magic is the pioneering company having responsible trekking policy. No doubt you feel proud that you are experience of the high altitude and for this trip you have your guide and porter for support. Above all your porter carrying lighter weight and walking next to you with bigger smile.

There is no doubt that Himalayan peaks have drawn adventurers, climbers and cultural enthusiast for many decades. Among all the trekking peaks in Nepal, Island Peak Climbing is the most popular as it is suitable to all novice climbers and experienced trekkers. Explicitly this Island peak climbing offers an exhilarating climbing experience beyond simply trekking in Nepal. By climbing the Island peak, you will stand on a summit of wonderful mountain at 6189 meters. Standing on top of Island peak cherish the same unforgettable sense of achievement as you would on the top of Mt. Everest. Generally speaking the Island peak expedition is not technically challenging but it can be physically demanding. Notably the climb is graded as Alpine PD+.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu via respective airlines.

On reaching at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, warmly greeted by our staff and guides for transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu around Thamel area, the happening spot in Kathmandu with many fine hotels and restaurants with shopping stores and shops, here our guide will brief you with all information on Climb of Island / Imjatse Peak with Everest Base Camp trekking.Evening includes typical Nepalese dinner in a nice local restaurant with cultural-folk programs to entertain you with delicious meals.

Day 02: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,640 M (30 mins flight) and 3 hrs walks)

Our fantastic adventure to Island / Imjatse Peak climb starts with early morning scenic flight to Lukla, gateway to Everest and high Khumbu valley, as the first day of trek leads downhill and on moderate winding path past Choplung and Ghat farm village to Phakding for overnight stop by the glacial Dudh Kosi River.

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 05 hrs walks.

Our second day of walk leads to famous Namche Bazaar the capital of Khumbu Sherpa, as the walk follows Dudh Kosi River upstream crossing several bridges past Benkar and Monjo nice Sherpa villages then entering Sagarmatha National Park designated in 1974, as world heritage and highest Park in this planet. From here walking on river bed and then a final climb up for few hours with super views of Everest and other surrounding peak, slowly our climb brings you at colorful town village at Namche Bazaar where you can have much facilities, like banks-ATM- Post office-stores and many shops with cyber café, nice hotels and restaurants. Namche Bazaar famous and popular for weekly colorful, busy Saturday market here with time to browse around with views of Kongde and Tharmarserku peaks.

Day 04: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization and local hike.

An important and necessary rest day for acclimatization from AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) which might occur sometimes if one does take slowly on this high altitude terrain, here visit the Park Museum with excellent information of Khumbu areas, with superb views of stunning Mt. Everest-Lhotse- Amadablam and other arrays of peaks.

Optional hike to Everest View Hotel of few hours to and from Namche for more better views of peaks with steep climb and descend on the way back.

Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

From Namche onward altitude gains slowly as the walk leads on gradual winding path with tremendous views of surrounding peaks with Everest and magnificent Amadablam, as the walk descends to Imjatse River at Phunki Tenga, where a slow climb into cool alpine forest for few hours brings you at scenic and picturesque Thyangboche Monastery, encircled by series of peaks with excellent views of Amadablam and Mt. Everest, here with time to visit its interesting monastery and witness Buddhist priest and students on prayer. Thyangboche Monastery also holds a great event called Mani Rimdu in the month of October, a colorful mask dance by Lama and monks to wade evil spirits.

Day 06: Trek to Pheriche 4,240 m - 05 hrs.

From Thyangboche with morning views of mountains then downhill into green woodland reaching at a metal bridge over Imjatse River, from here with uphill walk to Pangboche, the last permanent Sherpa farm village before Everest base camp, as our walk leads to Somare for lunch with super views of Amadablam at close distance, and then heading on gradual path with short climb to reach at Pheriche valley. Pheriche at 4,240 m located within beautiful valley with close North Face views of Amadablam including Lhotse, Tawache and Cholatse peaks Pheriche with number of good lodge where you can visit HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) office and its small health post.

Day 07: Rest day at Pheriche for acclimatization and excursion.

Another important rest day for proper acclimatization before heading towards higher zone to base camp and climb of Island peak and as well scenic Kalapathar hill top, Pheriche with many fine lodges includes some cyber facilities it is also a summer pasture for yaks grazing fields. Here the Sherpa from nearby village tends their barley and buckwheat fields as well catering the needs of the trekkers. Here take a short acclimatization walks up Nagarjung hills for super views of surrounding mountains with Mt. Makalu towards further east.

Day 08: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m - 05 hrs.

Morning overlooking superb views of high snow capped peaks with Amadablam North Face, as our adventure begins heading uphill for an hour to a ridge and then on gradual up with stunning views as the walk leads to Thugla, where Khumbu glacier melts into a raging icy river here with rest and lunch then climb up to Thugla ridge, where you can observe many memorials of climbers and mountaineers who died on Everest expedition including other peaks within Everest region. After a pleasant stop another hour of high altitude walk brings you at Lobuche with 10-12 good lodges to stay facing Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.

Day 09: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and return to Gorakshep 5,180 m - 06 hrs.

Today a big marvelous day with an adventure towards our main goal and highlight of the trip reaching at the foot of world number Mt. Everest at base camp, morning walk leads on gradual uphill slope with short steep climb near Glass Pyramid, optional side walk to visit at this glass pyramid a metrological station and a lab, established by Italy and Nepal government to track and read the Himalayan weather and the flow of glacier. From here few hour of good walk over moraine and glacier brings you at Gorakshep located on route Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar hill top, Gorakshep with 3-4 nice lodges for overnight stops, from here our walk leads further east over glacier and moraine then reaching at Everest base camp of above 5,364 m high with sweeping views of Khumbu Ice Fall and glacier. During peak expedition season this place is flooded with climbers-guides and porters with many tents pitched above the glacier. After feeling high with an adventure of a lifetime experience head back to Gorakshep for overnight stop before heading back to Lukla.

Day 10: Hike to Kalapathar 5,545 m trek to Chhukung 4,740 m - 05 hrs.

Morning optional hike up to Kalapathar, the highest spot of the adventure on trek at above 5,545 m high offering breath taking panorama of mountains with Mt. Everest at close distance, after a vigorous climb descend to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue trek on the same path till Thugla. From here our route diverts towards scenic Imjatse valley for the climb of Island peak as the walk leads on near level ground with fabulous views during the walk all the way to Chhukung for overnight stop.

Day 11: Trek to Island / Imjatse Peak Base Camp 4,970m - 04 hrs.

From Chhukung onward walk leads at the end of Imjatse valley around a place called Parsya Gyab within Island Peak Base Camp, a steep climb towards south then on the moraine along the left bank of Lhotse glacier and the following glacial streams to the snout of Imja glacier and crossing a dry lake between Lhotse and Imja glaciers to reach at base camp around Pareshaya Gyab, afternoon free to relax with acclimatization.

Day 12: Rest day at Base Camp.

A full rest day for acclimatization, preparation and checking gears before climb of Island peak, free day for short hike around this beautiful area.

Day 13: Trek and Climb to High Camp 5,400m - 03 hrs.

After a rest day at base camp, walk further up to set High Camp this makes more approachable to reach the summit of Island / Imjatse peak, normally climbers make it from the base camp to the summit, but it is always safe and better to add one more camp before the summit bid, morning after leaving base camp with another short day walk which leads to a small climb to high camp, morning walk leads south- east around Island Peak over the moraine, then scrambling up an open gully leading in between two well defined ridges and to the high camp below a small hanging glacier at 5, 280m, afternoon with time for preparations for big day.

Day 14: Climb Island Peak 6,189m and return to base camp - 06 hrs.

After full and final preparations start the climb at early dawn trek and climb across a wide open gully, following a snow-covered glacier above, avoiding crevasses climbing northwards over snow covered scree between glacier and base of the main top ridge. Climb leads across gully with some stone and icefall danger, a steep snow and ice ramp leads upwards for nearly 100 meters (300ft) to the top of the summit, on reaching top with success, from top of the summit overlooking striking panorama that surrounds you with world’s highest mountains lies before you with offering unmatched views of Mt. Everest 8,848 m, Lhotse 8,501 m, Mt. Ama-Dablam 6,856 m, Mt. Makalu 8, 463 m, Chamlang and Baruntse peaks in the far distance, after an experience of a life time descend on the same route towards base camp.

Day 15: Trek to Pangboche 4,260 m - 05 hrs.

After a great experience climb of Island or Imjatse peak, return trek to Lukla back into villages, with few uphill’s over moraine, then reaching in Chhukung with views of snow capped mountains, after a short stop continue walk to overnight stop at Pangboche in the comfort of nice lodge with mountain views.

Day 16: Trek to Monjo 2,880 m - 06 hrs.

After a wonderful time at this scenic quiet spot within serene alpine woodland walk descends towards with pleasant and scenic walk towards Namche Bazaar, here having a short rest and then continue walk downhill towards Monjo for overnight stop.

Day 17: Trek to Lukla - 04 hrs.

Our fabulous adventure on climb of Island / Imjatse Peak with Everest Base Camp treks concludes with a walk back to Lukla, as the trail leads on the same route following gentle path past Phakding and Ghat villages with an climb to reach at Lukla, where you can enjoy the afternoon relaxing and celebrate with staff-guides- porters and fellow member on this last night around high Khumbu within Everest areas.

Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.

Early morning transfer to Lukla air terminal for super short flight to Kathmandu with scenic and exciting moment air borne, after an interesting air journey reaching at hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city life.

Day 19: Transfer to international airport for flight homeward bound.

Last day in amazing Nepal, in the country where one never forgets its incredible experience in the comfort of Mountain Magic Treks expert staff and guide, and then transfer for your international flight homeward bound or to respective destination with wonderful experience on Island / Imjatse Peak with Everest Base Camp Trekking.