To many mountaineers, Island Peak is one of the most beautiful in the world. The approach to the summit is made through Solu Khumbu on route to Everest. You veer off from the Everest trail form Namche Bazaar and head into the beautiful Gokyo valley filled with icy glaciers and high altitude lakes. Along the way you pass kalapatthar from where you can get amazing panoramic views of the Everest range. From here you head to the tented base camp. The summit attempts are made after spending the night at a high camp perched on the south west ridge of island peak. The views you obtain while descending are our of this world.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 02: Stay in Kathmandu for the official procedure
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,834 m) & trek to Phakding (2,611 m)
Days 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 05: Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m)
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,867 m)
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,343 m)
Day 08: Trek to Chhukung (4,730 m)
Day 09: Island Peak base camp
Day 10: Island Peak High camp (5,600 m)
Day 11: Island Peak Summit (6,189 m) back to base camp.
Day 12: Trek to Pangboche (3,901 m)
Day 13: Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m)
Day 14: Trek to Phakding
Day 15: Trek to Lukla
Day 16: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 17: Rest at Kathmandu
Day 18: Departure on your own destination
