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Island Peak Climbing — 14 Days
14 days6,189 mFrom Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–May
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Duration
14 days
From
$3,400/person
Max Altitude
6,189 m
Difficulty
Extreme
Starts
Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)
Group Size
2–8 People
Stay
Tea House / Base Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Best Season
Oct–Nov, Mar–May
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Trip Highlights
Island Peak (Imja Tse, 6,189 m) — Nepal's most climbed 6,000 m peak; achievable for fit trekkers
Summit panorama: Lhotse South Face, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Makalu — all within arm's reach
Pre-acclimatisation via Chhukung, Dingboche, and Chhukung Ri (5,550 m)
Technical mountaineering: fixed ropes, crampon-equipped glacier approach
Combined EBC and Kala Patthar option — maximum Khumbu experience
85%+ summit success rate with NMA-certified climbing guides
High camp overnight (5,650 m) — true alpine expedition experience
Island Peak (6,189m) is Nepal's most popular trekking peak — a technical but achievable summit reached via the Khumbu, combining the thrill of a Himalayan climbing expedition with iconic EBC trail scenery.
Day-by-Day Itinerary(14 days)
Altitude Profile
Peak: 6,189 m · Day 11Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel. Evening welcome dinner with your lead guide covering the expedition plan, gear check, and permit documentation.
1,400 m––DHotel
The 14-day Island Peak Climbing itinerary is our accelerated option for experienced trekkers who have prior Khumbu altitude experience and want to attempt Imja Tse (6,189 m) in the shortest viable timeframe. The route follows the classic EBC approach to Namche and Dingboche for acclimatisation, then branches to Chhukung and Island Peak Base Camp (5,087 m) — skipping the Gorak Shep and Kala Patthar extension included in the 18-day version to gain 4 days on the schedule.
Island Peak is a genuine technical climb: the upper mountain involves crampon work on glacier ice, jumar ascent on 45-60 degree fixed ropes, and a narrow summit ridge. The 14-day schedule reaches high camp with adequate altitude adaptation for trekkers who arrive with recent 4,500+ m experience. For first-time Khumbu visitors, the 18-day version's additional acclimatisation days at Dingboche and the EBC approach provide a meaningfully safer margin.
All climbing equipment (crampons, ice axe, harness, jumar, helmet), high camp tent, -20°C sleeping bag, Lukla flights, and one climbing Sherpa per two trekkers on summit day are included.
Best for: Trekkers with prior Khumbu experience (above 4,500 m in past 12 months). Best seasons: October–November and April–May. Summit altitude: 6,189 m.
What's Included
Included
- NMA-certified senior climbing guide + assistant climbing Sherpa
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers)
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
- Island Peak climbing permit
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu round-trip flights (scheduled)
- All teahouse accommodation on approach + high camp tent
- 3 meals per day on trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Climbing equipment use: rope, ice axe, harness, crampons
- Altitude illness prevention kit and pulse oximeter
- All government taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal climbing gear (crampons, harness, helmet)
- Tips
Pickup
Pokhara or Kathmandu: where should we pick you up?
This trip begins in Kathmandu. If you are already in Pokhara, we can bring you across (Pokhara and Kathmandu are about 200 km apart: 25 minutes by plane or 6 to 8 hours by tourist bus).
Pickup in Kathmandu
Trip starts hereLanding in Kathmandu? We meet you at the airport or your hotel and get you to the start.
- Kathmandu international airport (on arrival)We quote
- Kathmandu domestic airportWe quote
- Kathmandu hotel pickupWe quote
- Kathmandu tourist bus park pickupWe quote
Pickup in Pokhara
Staying in Pokhara? We can bring you to Kathmandu for the start.
- Pokhara hotel pickupIncludes getting you to Kathmandu by tourist bus or flight. We confirm the price with you.We quote
- Pokhara airport pickupWe quote
- Pokhara tourist bus park pickupWe quote
Hotel in the city
- No hotel, I will book my own$0
- Kathmandu: tourist standard guest houseWe quote
- Kathmandu: 3-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
- Kathmandu: 4-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
- Kathmandu: 5-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
Prices are per person and added to the trip price when you book. “We quote” means the price depends on your flight time and hotel, so our team confirms it with you before the trip. It is never added to your payment without asking.
Best Time to Go
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Best season. October ideal — stable weather, clear summit views. November possible but colder.
Low: -10–-5°C at BC High: 5–12°C at BC
Spring (Mar–May)
Second best season. Good climbing conditions. Everest expeditions share the area — adds atmosphere.
Low: -8–-3°C at BC High: 5–15°C at BC
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Not recommended. Extreme cold and high winds make summit conditions dangerous.
Low: -20–-15°C at BC High: -5–2°C at BC
Monsoon (Jun–Aug)
Not recommended. Snow and ice on the summit face, poor visibility, high avalanche risk.
Low: -5–0°C at BC High: 8–15°C at BC
Permits Required
Island Peak Climbing Permit
USD 250 (Sep–Nov) · USD 125 (Dec–May) · USD 125 (Jun–Aug)Arranged by us before departure. Group size maximum 12 trekkers.
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
NPR 3,000 (about US$23)Required for all trekkers in the Khumbu region.
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee
NPR 3,000 (about US$23)Local municipality permit. In the Khumbu it replaces the TIMS card, which is not used here.
All permits are arranged and included in your package price. Nothing to organise yourself.
What to Pack
Moisture-wicking base layers (top + bottom)
Insulating mid-layer fleece or down
Down jacket (800+ fill — essential)
Hardshell jacket and pants
Trekking trousers (2 pairs)
Merino wool socks (6 pairs)
Liner socks (3 pairs)
Warm hat and balaclava
Sun hat
Lightweight liner gloves
Insulated climbing gloves
Neck gaiter (2×)
Thermal underwear
A detailed packing list will be sent with your booking confirmation. Gear rental available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Kit that actually matters on this trek
All our gear adviceChosen for this route specifically — not a generic list. Each one says what you give up as well as what you get.
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