Island Peak and Three High Pass - 0 reviews

Max. Elevation

6100 m

Accommodation

Hotel, lodge-Tea house- Lodge- Tent

Best Season

Spring- Autumn

Duration

20 Days

Trip Grading

Moderate

Activity

Expedition

Meals

Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner

Transport

Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner

Departure Location

Kathmandu

In the center of the Everest region, set off on an incredible journey with the Island Peak and Three High Passes trek. This thrilling adventure offers amazing vistas of towering peaks, glacial lakes, and distinctive cultural experiences by fusing the famous Island Peak climb with the breathtaking scenery of the Three High Passes. This walk is ideal for both nature lovers and adventurers, and it promises to be an amazing experience in the magnificent Himalayas.

One of the most thrilling and daring treks in the Khumbu region is the Island Peak with Everest three-pass. The summit, which is 6189 meters above sea level, is also referred to as Imja Tse. We can also see the stunning mountains to the north of Island Peak, including Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m), Mt. Buruntse (6,770 m), Amphu Lapcha (5,245 m), and Ama Dablam (6,856 m).

  • Ascent of Island Peak (6,189 m).
  • Gokyo Ri and Kala Pattar 5,630m.
  • Everest 3 high passes over 5,000 m.
  • Everest base camp, Optimal acclimatization.
Travel Style

Nature & Adventure

Adventure Sports

Description


Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Glakeslakes, Chola Pass, Gorak Shep, Kala Pathar, Everest base camp, and numerous other sites are the main attractions along the island peak with Everest's three high pass routes. With the right acclimatization and direction from our guide member, you will ascend gradually.
We'll climb the three high passes: Kongma La Pass (5535m/18,159ft), Cho La Pass (5420m/17782ft), Reenjo La Pass trekking (5446m/17520ft), and Island Peak (6,189m). You will be astonished by the unmatched mountain views and snow-covered mountain landscapes as you hike the trek. Views of the Ama Dablam, Pumori, Cholatse, Khumbutse, Khalanga, Nuptse, and Lhotse mountains, as well as other lower mountains, may be seen from this summit ascending.

Climbing the island peaks with the Everest three-pass is an amazing trip. Both novices and specialists can complete this peak climbing because it doesn't require any prior mountaineering experience. Because island peak climbing is easy, it can be done by beginners. Although prior technical mountaineering experience is not required to climb Island Peak, it can be advantageous for climbers. All you need is the will to push yourself to the next level and a good degree of fitness. You can experience adventure and cultural exposure with the Island Peak Climbing with Everest 3 High Pass Trek.

You have a fantastic chance to get in connection with nature and the magnificent Himalayas.Don't pass up this fantastic chance to get in touch with nature.

Trip Itinerary

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Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.

Transfer to hotel
Final altitude: approximately 1350 m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel

Either a morning transfer to Kathmandu airport or very early departure (around 4 am) for Ramechhap airport and breakfast organized on your arrival before your flight to Lukla. This visual flight, which can only be done in good weather conditions, offers a magnificent panorama of the Himalayas. On arrival in Lukla, the organization of the loads with the porters and the Sherpas then the start of the trek.

Note:
- the stop at Monjo allows you to respect the essential acclimatization level between 2850 and 3440 meters, in order to carry out your trek in the best possible conditions.
- Depending on the congestion at Kathmandu airport, the Nepalese Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) may decide to operate all flights to Lukla either from Kathmandu airport or from Ramechhap airport.
- If the flight is canceled for weather reasons, it will be postponed to the next day. You will spend an additional day at the hotel in Kathmandu or Ramechhap.

Transfer by flight 25 minutes 3 hrs of walking
final altitude: 2800m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge

We travel up the Dudh Khola River, with the magnificent Himalayan pines lining our route. Several bridges make us change banks according to the meanders of the river. Steep climb to the capital of Khumbu (Sherpa country). On the way, we admire the Thamserku and from time to time we see Everest. In Namche Bazaar, visit the village, very picturesque. You can walk the alleys of this village built in an amphitheater.

6hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 3440 m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel

We climb in a small forest and admire for the first time the high peaks of Khumbu (Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam), we arrive in the villages of Kunde and Khumjung. It may be possible to visit the “Hillary High School” and the Kunde hospital built on Hillary's initiative.

Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge

We leave Namche Bazar towards the west to enter a narrow valley where we meet some yaks and their Sherpa shepherds coming down from the mountain pastures. In Thame, we visit the monastery perched above the village. Magnificent view of the Thamserku (6,608 m).

6hrs of walking
final altitude:  3,820m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge

Gradual climb to Langden, we may come across caravans of yaks with Tibetans coming down from Nangpa la in Tibet to sell or exchange Chinese products at Namche Bazaar.

7hrs of walking
final altitude: 4400m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge

We climb the Renjo Pass first on a regular path, we pass in front of splendid turquoise blue lakes then the climb is accentuated before the grand finale! Prayer flags and choughs greet us. We enjoy one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, view of the trip! From Cho-Oyu to Makalu via Everest and Lhotse to name only the 8,000!
Steep but magnificent descent to Gokyo and its turquoise lake!

6hrs of walking
final altitude: 4,750m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge

We make the round trip in the morning. The very easy climb to Gokyo Peak is worth the effort, as it offers a superb view of the magnificent Khumbu peaks that surround us. The south face of Cho Oyu (8,153 m) stands out, as well as Ngojumba and Gyachung Kang (7,922 m), but we also see Changtse (7,553 m), Everest, Lhotse ( 8,501 m), Pumori (7,145 m) and even Makalu (8,463 m). We dominate the Ngozumpa glacier, behind which our view is of Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Kantega (6,799 m) and Thamserku. Then we descend the valley to Dragnaga, on the left bank of the Dudh Kosi, opposite the frontal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier.

6hrs of walking 
final altitude: 4700m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge

Ascent of the pass in an old glacial valley on a good path that ends in an old screen. Resplendent view of all the surrounding peaks. We descend on a glacier and move on it before descending to the mountain pastures of Dzongla.

8hrs of walking 
final altitude: 4800m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge

We reach Lake Tshola on the mountainside up to Lobuche mountain pasture and continue our ascent to the lodges of Gorakshep. A pure high mountain atmosphere!

6 hrs of walking
final altitude:  5,160m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge

The hardest and most beautiful day of the trip! The slow ascent towards the bottom of the valley, to climb Kala Pattar which constitutes one of the foothills of Pumori (7,145 m) and the most beautiful belvedere in the region - Superb view of "The Ice Fall" of the Khumbu glacier, Nuptse (7,878 m), Lhotse (8,481 m) and of course Everest (8,848 m), whose name is "Sagarmatha" for the Nepalese and "Chomolungma" for the Tibetans.
 
5 hrs of walking
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge

Go and return on a moraine towards the real base camp of Everest, in a chaotic high mountain atmosphere. We are at the foot of "the Ice Fall"!

5 hrs of walking
Final altitude: 4900m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge

LOBUCHE – KONGMA LA (5,535 M) – CHUKUNG
At Lobuche, we branch off towards Kongma La culminating at 5,535 m from where we have a breathtaking view of Mera Peak (5,820 m) and Chhukhung (5,833 m). We then descend to Chukung where we spend the night. 

8-9hrs of walking
Final altitude: 4730m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge

We climb to Island Peak base camp. After Chukung, the climb is quite steep at first, before reaching the glacial valley located between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers. We thus reach the outskirts of the Imja glacier, near which is the Base Camp of the Imja Tse (Island Peak). For those who want to try the ascent, we check the equipment and its use (crampons, ice axe, rope, jumar). Those who do not attempt the ascent descend back to Chukung.

4hrs of walking
final altitude: 5000m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in  the camp 

Today is our summit day. You will conquer this majestic peak and trek to Chukung.

Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge

We descend towards the Imja Khola and cross Pangboche again before reaching Tengboche, dominated by its gompa, a Buddhist monastery, which is a high place in Nepal. We are at the foot of Ama Dablam.

6 hrs of walking
final altitude:  3,860m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge

We descend towards the Imja Khola and cross Pangboche again before reaching Tengboche, dominated by its gompa, a Buddhist monastery, which is a high place in Nepal. We are at the foot of Ama Dablam.

6 hrs of walking
final altitude:  3,860m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge

We find our outward journey and quickly lose altitude, the descent is done in the forest then the ascent on the balcony. A last look at the mountains admired during our journey.

5 hrs of walking
final altitude:  3,440m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the  lodge

As for the outward journey, the flight from Lukla airport is directly in the direction of Kathmandu; or from Ramechhap airport with a transfer to Kathmandu. If direct flight to Kathmandu, free day in Kathmandu. If the flight to Ramechhap, transfer and arrival in Kathmandu in the early afternoon.
As the flight is subject to the vagaries of the weather, a delay in the day of rotation is possible. This is why we always plan a reserve day in Kathmandu before resuming the international

flight. Transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu and free afternoon.
NB: If the flight is postponed to the next day, you will spend an additional night at the lodge in Lukla.

Altitude: About 1300m
Meals: Breakfast -Lunch -dinner  
Accommodation: overnight at the hotel

Free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.

 Departure at international airport
Altitude: About 1300m
Meals: Breakfast -Lunch -dinner 

Trip Included & Excluded


Trip Included

  • ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE :
    Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
  • HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU :
    3-night hotel in Kathmandu With breakfast plan.
  • WELCOME DINNER :
    One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
  • CARGO CLEARANCE :
    Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
  • PERMITS :
    Expedition Royalty and permits fee of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) to climb island Peak, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee.
  • GARBAGE MANAGEMENT :
    Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit Fees.
  • INSURANCE :
    Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
  • MAP :
    Trekking and climbing map.
  • DUFFLE BAG :
    One Alpinist club Duffle Bag.
  • MEMBER TRANSPORTATION :
    (Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – to Lukla and while returning Lukla - to Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
  • EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION :
    All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) and Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo).
  • MEMBER LUGGAGE :
    Up to 25 Kg per member as personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters.
  • FOOD AND LODGING :
    3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tent during the trek and at the Basecamp.
  • PORTER :
    Porters per member up to the Base camp and from the Basecamp (both ways).
  • HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA :
    1  government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back.
  • ASSISTANCE :
    Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
  • CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE :
    Climbing Sherpa’s Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
  • OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) :
    Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp in case of an emergency (with an appropriate charge).
  • OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR :
    1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
  • HIGH CAMP SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS :
    High Altitude Tent, Lights, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews. Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE TENT :
    Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
  • WEATHER FORECAST :
    Weather forecast report during the entire expedition.
  • GUIDE :
    Local government-licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.

  • MEDICAL KIT :
    Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
  • CERTIFICATE : Island Peak climbing certificate issued by NMA (after climbing  Island Peak successfully).

Trip Excluded

  • AIR FARE :
    International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE :
    The Nepalese Visa fee is $50 USD for 30 Days.
  • LUNCH & DINNER :
    Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
  • EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU :
    Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • INSURANCE POLICY :
    Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
  • PERSONAL EXPENSES :
    Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
  • PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT :
    Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.

  • TOILETRIES :
    Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
  • FILMING :
    Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
  • INTERNET SERVICE :
    Not included during the trek and the expedition.
  • SUMMIT BONUS :
    Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa - Minimum 300 USD.
  • TIPS :
    Calculate some tips for the high camp and other staff– Minimum 100 USD.


  • EXTRA :
    Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

    Notes: Costs may be subject to change in itinerary. So costs will be recalculated if the trekking/tour days get modified.

    Note: For unforeseeable reasons at this stage of climatic hazards, form or deformity of the participants or others (state of the roads, traffic, case of unforeseeable, your guide or guide may have to adapt the program, if necessary for the smooth running of your trip. He remains the sole judge and guarantor of your safety. Walking times are given as an indication and may vary from participant to participant.

Organization


Your Guide and Team

Your guide, from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially when during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the safety of the group. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.

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Your Nepalese team may consist of several people, each with different responsibilities. They are:

The Guide Leader (Sirdar) is responsible for and leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
Climbing sherpa:   is responsible fixed the rope and guide you to the summit 
The Cook is responsible for all meals and is on a trek that doesn’t use lodges for meals. (camping trek )
The Kitchen-boy is an assistant to the cook. ( camping trek )
The Assistant Guide is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and set camp. 
The Porter is the load carrier for the trekking group. As Nepal is a mountain country with few roads, porters are employed to carry loads. Compliance with regulations and common courtesy dictates the maximum weight carried and the minimum wage paid. Porters are provided with gear based on the routes they follow and with insurance for alpine treks.

Each trekker is allotted the following maximum weights per person: Lodge (tea house) Accommodations: 15 kg maximum; Tent Camping: 22 kg maximum; Expeditions/summit ascents: 20 kg maximum. The porters are given a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg. In addition, the Nepal Alpinist Club takes care to take out insurance for the Guide and porters. Specific equipment is allocated to them for crossing passes at altitude (even if wearers often refuse to put on shoes due to lack of habit).

Accommodations in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:

Hotel Ramada: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and  Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the necessary comforts for your stay: air conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Accommodation during the  peak climbing 
For camping, accommodation during the expedition: during the expedition, breakfasts, Lunch, and Dinner are prepared by the kitchen team. They are taken to the mess tent. additional energy food is provided. Purchased locally, they offer a more limited. You can, if you wish, bring some complementary cereal bars adapted to your taste.
For lodge accommodation: meals are prepared by the cooks of the lodge and are taken from the lodge's dining room. 

Here is a typical one-day menu: 

Breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee
During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
Water: provide tablets (Hydroclonazone, Micropur, or another type) to disinfect the water you put in your water bottle, depending on the source and on the advice of your guide. It is sometimes possible to buy purified water and refill your water bottle without having to buy bottled water. You can also buy mineral water in the cities (not included in the price) but its ecological balance is poor, as you know. Also, we do not recommend it.

Preparation for the Trek
Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that required short periods of high exertion.

Medical check-up
Being in good health is essential to fully enjoy your Alpinist Club trip. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.

Acute Mountain Sickness
This trip takes place at high altitudes, so some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.
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Trip FAQ's

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Even though the Island Peak climbing is suggested for beginners, it is a challenging peak. The trails have extremely high altitudes with a steep ascent and thin air to breathe. The hardest part of the climb is the foot of the headwall. It demands an experience of trekking in high altitudes.  Despite all the challenges it is one of the most rewarding climbs and the route is safe with the fixed lines all the way to the summit.

The Island peak is possible to climb throughout the year except during monsoon.The perfect seasons to climb are during Spring (April – June ) and fall ( September – November )seasons. These seasons have favorable weather conditions and clear skies which make the expedition easy to climb.

You must be physically fit to take this adventure journey. It takes strength and endurance to climb Island Peak. It is advised to have some prior trekking experience and basic mountaineering ability. Furthermore, a few weeks before the start of the walk, we advise you to engage in strength and cardiovascular training.

The meals are available at tea houses but not as convenient as you find in the cities. Apart from Western cuisine, one can find chapati, rice, Tsampa porridge, Tibetan bread, and a variety of soups such as Sherpa stew, steaks, momo (dumplings), Tenduk, noodles, and thukpa in teahouses and lodges.

On average, you must walk 5- 7 hours in a day during the expedition.

Yes, you need to obtain a few permits before the expedition. You need to have a Climbing permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association(NMA) an entry permit from Sagarmatha National Park Entry permit , and a Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit. The Climbing Permit will cost USD 250 in spring , USD 125 in autumn and USD 70 in winter and summer. The Sagarmatha National Park Entry costs NPR 3,000 and a Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit costs NPR 2,000 per person.

You will be staying in one of the hotels/ lodges or tea houses. They have basic facilities in the bedroom and toilets are outside the room. You will be also staying in the camps/tents as you ascend higher altitudes.

The Everest region is a mesmerizing tapestry of towering peaks, ancient monasteries, Sherpa culture, and pristine landscapes. The iconic views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and the Khumbu Valley create an unforgettable experience.The expedition rewards you with mesmerizing  majestic towering peaks , ancient monasteries, Sherpa culture and stunning landscapes. The mesmerizing views of Everest, Ama Dablam and the Khumbu Valley give you  memorable experience.

Yes, insurance is essential for all the climbers. You need to make sure that this insurance covers high-altitude trekking activities, including helicopter medical evacuation.

We need a copy of your passport, passport-size photos and flight details.

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