Island (Imja Tse) peak climbing via three passes

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Trip Facts
  • Duration 24 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Difficulty Level Strenuous +
  • Max Altitude 6187
Highlights

Namche Bazar, the capital of Shepas, Renjola (5376m.) Gokyo Lake, Kalapathar (5545m),  Chola pass (5420m), Kongmala pass (5527m.), The immense view of the mount Everest and view of the prestigious summits: Amadablam (6856m), Thamserku (6608m), Pumori (7145m) and Nuptse (7879m).

Island (Imja Tse) 6191m peak climbing via three passes (Renjola pass, Chhola pass, Kongmala pass)

Island (Imja Tse) peak climbing program combined with Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lake with Cholapass trek via Renjola or  three passes treks program is one of the more challenging circuit in Khumbu region with comparison with other classic trek to Everest Base Camp.
Island peak summit

The adventure includes all the mountain scenery that you can possibly take and more, with souring mountains and alpine landscape surrounding you at every step and offers a glimpse of the lifestyle and culture of the world-renowned mountain race Sherpas. In addition to experiencing the Buddhist Sherpa culture. This strenuous trek is considered by some to be a best of Everest trek. It is designed to include panoramas of the famous pea, including Everest (8848m) Lhotse (8511m), Nuptse (7864m), Cho-Oyu (8201m), Makalu (8475m), among others from this viewpoint.

The ascent of the Island peak is technically not hard, however, the heavy snow and the labyrinth of crevasses can make the way longer to the summit. So, it demands enough mountaineering technical experience to scale the peak.

This circuit can be traversed under good weather condition and those who are physically fit and ambitiously seeking the thrills of Himalaya adventure trek. East to West the high mountain passes are Renjola (5376,/17,634 fit) Chola pass (5420m,/17,783fit) and the last pass is Kongmala pass (5527m,/18,135fit)

Approach: The trek starts from Kathmandu with a drive up to Jiri and a trek to Lukla at 2800m. This is a good way to begin as it helps in developing physical fitness and well acclimatization. However, most of the trekkers (Climbers) take a flight to Lukla and start trek following the Dudh Khola through pine forests of Sagarmatha National park and can be reached through various point of entrance.  

The base camp is set up at (5,087m), between Imja Tse and the lateral moraine of the Imja Glacier.
The climbing route is a steep grassy slope and small rocky steps up to 5500m, where we set up our high camp. From here we climb again on rock at first, then cross a glacier, with crevasses, to reach a final steep ascent to the summit. Before arriving to the summit we have little difficulty due to steep climbing. In recent times the snow slopes below the summit has developed some large crevasses making the final ascent to the top difficult. Ropes are fixed for the final summit climb.

 

Itinerary

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  • Accommodation hotel
  • MealsFree
  • Max Altitude1340m

Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal. The city presents a wonderful mixture of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence. City guide can be arranged by paying addition charge

  • Accommodation Hotel
  • MealsB
  • Max Altitude1340m

20 min flight to Lukla from Manthali and trek to Phakding 3/4 hours walking and overnight at lodge.
A flight to Lukla and a landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla. After meeting the crew, we head up the Dudh Koshi Valley and stay overnight in Phakding. On the way, we come across fields of potatoes and buck-wheat and also pass through small Sherpa villages.

Kathmandu - Lukla flights have been removed, instead alternate route from Manthali Airport of Ramechhap which is 130km from Kathmandu. To get there you will have to depart from Kathmandu as early as 2 a.m. by shuttle bus. You can travel a day before by reserving a jeep or by Bus paying an extra charge for the vehicle.

 

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  • Max Altitude2623m

We trek along the Dudh- Koshi River and cross some suspension bridges over it, we cross the Sagarmatha National Park control point at Monjo. From Monjo we continue the path along DudhKoshi up to Larja Dobhan. After we cross the last suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi at Larja Dobhan, we begin the long stiff ups hill up to Namche Bazaar. On the way we notice the first view of Mount Everest. While on the way we may witness the monkeys, leopards, mammals and many varieties of prey birds (Eagles, Falcons, and Himalayan Vultures).

 

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  • Max Altitude3446m
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  • Max Altitude3446m

Trek to Thame via Thamo. This trail is the entry route to Tibet through Nangpa La Pass. Nearby is Cho Oyu 8012m, which was first, summated in 1954. Thame is a popular village to many famous Sherpa mountaineers, including Apa Sherpa 22 times,  Kami Rita Sherpa who has scaled the mountain 28 times,  Ang Rita Sherpa, who summited Everest eleven times without oxygen. It was also a childhood home of Tenzing Norgay, who was (with Sir Edmund Hillary) one of the first men to climb Mount Everest. It is also where the famous Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the Lawudo Lama, head of The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) was founded in 1975 by Lamas Thubten Yeshe and Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, who began teaching Buddhism to Western students in Nepal. The FPMT has grown to encompass over 160 Dharma centers, FPMT, was born. The Thame monastery is one of the oldest in the Khumbu region, and is famous for the annual Mani Rimdu festival. Afternoon excursion around Thame  and overnight lodge

 

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  • Max Altitude3960m

Possibility to climb the Sundar peak(4830m) is a viewpoint with no technical difficulties with an unforgettable panorama view of the Nangpala valley (Tibetan border), Pasang Lamu Peak, Cho Oyu, 8201m) and many more summits above 6,000 to 7,000 meters. After noon return to the lodge in Thame.

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  • Max Altitude3960m

We climb up increasingly in flat and wide valley of the pasturage. With panoramic Himalayas on the background. Animals like yaks, Himalayan goats etc…can be seen grazing on the pastures. Further away, is a hamlet (Makyo) with beautiful landscape, farms of potatoes and yak shelters in numerous places. After passing the hamlet, we ascend towards Langden via crossing a metal bridge.

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  • Max Altitude4500m

We leave early morning and moving up gradually, we will have an impressive panoramic view from Renjo la (5360m)  over the himalayenne range of Makalu (8463m), Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8501m), Lhotse Sar (8386m), Cho Oyu (8153m)….You can also catch sight of  Bhote Koshi valeey and  Chola Pass…,

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  • Max Altitude5340m

If the weather is clear this morning wake up early in the morning for the sunrise (optional) from Gokyo Ri  (Gokyo Peak 5350m) from where we could admire the great view of the sunshine and panoramic views of Himalayan ranges such as Makalu (8463m), The Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8501m), Lhotse Sar (8386m), Cho Oyu (8153m).  Not only this, again we are not far away from another marvelous site of the valley along with Bhote Koshi, Chola Pass. Then we slowly but surely climb down towards the Gokyo Lake. After break fast moving towards Dragnak


   

  • Accommodation Lodge
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  • Max Altitude4750m

We start our trek early in the morning as today is the toughest day of our entire trek. The pass is not itself difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. We need to be careful as the trail is vertical and the rocks glazed by ice add trouble to the trekkers making the trail slippery. Thought the trail from foot of the pass climbs through a ravine and a rocky trail we climb up continuously.  From the Cholo pass we have the stunning view of the pyramidal Ama Dablam the range of mountains on the south even as Cholatse soar on the west and Lobuche East and Baruntse rises sharply to our right. We trek down hill through some crevasses before we reach Dzongla, another beautiful place with a complete view of Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Lobuche peak and the Pheriche village far below.

  • Accommodation Lodge
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  • Max Altitude5360m/4950m

Today's walk will be a bit brief and ease. Thus, we would get more time to observe and relax. We climb down from Dzongla and cross a bridge and then transverse through grassy trail. Enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak we stretch up eventually through a ridge. Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku Taboche are seen looming prominently. Curving round through the wide gravelly river bed, we will be at Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.

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  • Max Altitude4900m
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  • Max Altitude5100m
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  • Max Altitude4900m
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  • Max Altitude55500m/4730m

The trek to Island Peak Base Camp is on a fairly steep trail through the winding path below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glacier. Next, we continue walking on a pleasant trail along a streamside. The route to the Amphu Lapcha lies to the southeast. A crisscross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the south west side of Island Peak.

 

  • Accommodation Tent
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  • Max Altitude5000m
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  • Max Altitude5000m
  • Accommodation Lodge
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  • Max Altitude4750m
  • Accommodation Lodge
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  • Max Altitude3867m
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  • Max Altitude3446m
  • Accommodation Lodge
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  • Max Altitude2810m
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • MealsBL
  • Max Altitude1340m

Free day reserved for shopping or if weather condition of the previous day unfavorable return flight Lukla/Kathmandu, Overnight at hotel

 

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  • Max Altitude1340m

(Departure time from hotel will be fixed as per your flight schedules for the return)

 

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Included
  • Transfer:  Airport / Hotel pick up & drop by private car/van as per group size.
  • Flight Katmandu/Lukla/Katmandu.
  • Full board meals during the trekking, accommodation in twin sharing Lodges.  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea and coffee.) (Except beverage)
  • An Experienced & Professional well-trained mountaineering  English speaking guide
  • Altitude tent at base camp (each tent for 2 persons)
  • Sagarmatha National park entrance permit
  • New Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) permit to the trekking region. You ware required 2 passport size photos.
  • 3 nights in hotel Samsara Boutique at Katmandu or Similar category on a twin sharing bed and BB basis.
  • First aid kit will be available during the trek.
  • All personal gears and group equipments will be carried by porter i.e. (1 porter for 2 clients, one porter carry max 20-25 kg).
  • Nepalese Staffs Insurance.
  • Domestic airport taxes.
Excluded
  • Meals in Katmandu except breakfast (Near about $US 10 – 15 per day/person)
  • Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal ’s Airport in Katmandu). You are required 2 passport size photos.
  • International Airfare and Airport Taxes.
  • Entrance fees in the Historical site /Monument at Kathmandu.
  • Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks or bar menu.
  • Personal trekking and Mountaineering equipment such as (crampons, Ice axe, ropes & sleeping bags... etc), travel and medical insurance & helicopter in case for emergency Rescue evacuation, personal expenses,
  • Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as roadblock due to natural climates and accidents and unforeseen events etc…
  • Tips and Gratitude.
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