Nepal is home of mountains. For a climbing enthusiast the country is one of the major destinations to either start their mountain climbing journey. Many of these climbing enthusiasts couldn’t do the mountaineering expeditions yet they want to leave their footprints at the top of snowy mountain. Therefore, climbing a trekking peak is the only option for these kinds of climbers. In addition, veteran and experienced climbers also need a mountain to climb before attempting high towering mountains like Mt. Everest. For all kinds of climbers, in the Everest region of Nepal, Mountain Watch Trek presents you the best Island Peak Climbing package.
Get to the top of 6165 m tall Island Peak located just about 12 kilometers away from Mt. Everest. This is the best and thrilling peak climbing to do in Nepal.
Where is Island Peak located?
The Island Peak is located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. The district is divided into two sections as Solu and Khumbu. The lower region below Lukla (2800 m) is called as Solu and upper region beyond Lukla until the top of the Mount Everest (8848.86 m) is known as Khumbu region of Nepal. So, the location of Island Peak is Khumbu region in the outskirt of the Everest Base Camp Trek Route.
How to reach Island Peak Base Camp?
Climbers have to do trekking from Lukla to reach Dingboche Village of Nepal. The village is in the Everest Base Camp Trekking route. All climbers follow the itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek until they reach Everest Base Camp and return to Dingboche Village. It takes about 8 hours including staying overnight in Chhukung Village to reach Island Peak Base Camp from Dingboche. The shortest way to reach Island Peak Base Camp is by choosing the helicopter flight from Lukla or Kathmandu.
The cost of Island Peak Climbing increases if you choose to travel to Island Peak Base Camp by helicopter flight. The altitude of Island Peak Base Camp is 5083 m from sea level.
Imja Tse Peak Information
Do you know that the local name of the Island Peak is Imja Tse Peak? Yes, this name was given by group of expeditioners back in 1983. The first summit of its South Western Summit was done by Tenzing Norgay back in 1953 along with his team of British Expedition troops who were trying to climb Mt. Everest. Later on, in 1956 Hans Rudolf Von Gunten successfully climbed the mountain. The mountain is referred as Island because of its location. The mountain seems to be standing in the middle of large ocean. Around the mountain, there are many smaller peaks and Lhotse Shar extension glacier.
Climbing Island Peak
Upon reaching the base camp of Island Peak, climbers are given basic training of mountaineering. In this basic training, climbers are taught about the communication technique used while climbing the snowy peak. They are also taught the basic rope handling technique, crampon walking, ice axe handling, and emergency situations handling. The biggest thing about this training is that it provides you real life situation where you will be learning how to climb the mountain using ladder, rope, and axe as a team.
The trail to top has many rocky surfaces, crevasses, narrow ridge line, and steep vertical climbing sections. Walk carefully and always heed the instructions of your climbing Sherpa guide.
Everest Base Camp Trek Route for Island Peak Climbing
When you buy the Island Peak Climbing package then remember that you are buying the Everest Base Camp Trek package too! Yes, before climbing the Island Peak, climbers complete the Everest Base Camp journey following its regular itinerary. Once they reach the Everest Base Camp and return back to either Dingboche or Chhukung Village; the official climbing of Island Peak starts. Leave your footprints at the foothill of the world’s tallest mountain and again set forth to conquer even bigger snowy mountain peak standing tall with an altitude of 6165 m from sea level. Don’t skip the EBC Trek portion as it helps you immensely to fully adjust with an altitude and help you build up courage as well as fitness to climb the Island Peak (6165 m).
3 Days Island Peak Climbing Package
You can do entirety of trekking portion and simply book the Island Peak Climbing package with us. If you choose to book the climbing package only and want to do independent Everest Trekking then you can buy our 3 Days Island Peak Climb package. Our Sherpa guide will meet you either in Dingboche or Chhukung and help you complete the climb before guiding you to Chhukung Village or Dingboche Village.
What are requirements to climb Island Peak?
Physical requirements to climb Island Peak is very essential as you must possess good physical fitness able to trek 5 to 6 hours per day during the trek. Your physical fitness level and cardio vascular ability must be in a condition that you can breathe easily while climbing the snowy mountain. Climbers must obtain Peak Climbing permit from NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association), Sagarmatha National Park Permit, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit. Besides these permits climbers must buy peak climbing as well as travel insurance before the trip even commences. Make sure that you have packed well and you have proper climbing gear. Contact with our travel planners about packing lists and gear needed for Island Peak Climbing in Nepal.
When is the best time to climb Island Peak?
The best time to climb Island Peak is during the months of Everest Climbing season. However, Island Peak Climb is best during spring as well as autumn season. Most of the experienced climbers and Sherpa guides recommend end of March to first week of May as the best window to climb magnificent Island Peak of Khumbu!
Book the Island Peak Climbing package with us! Our team of highly qualified Sherpa guides and climbing crew members will ensure your safety. With us the chance of successful summit is very high as the Mountain Watch Trek always use high quality staffs for any kinds of Peak climbing activities in Nepal.
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Rest at Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3800 m)
Day 07: Tengboche to Pheriche (4200 m)
Day 08: Pheriche to Lobuche (4900 m)
Day 09: Trek to Kalapattar (5545 m) and back to Lobuche
Day 10: Trek to Dingboche (4300 m)
Day 11: Dingboche to chukung (4730 m)
Day 12: Chukung to Island peak Base Camp
Day 13: Walk to High camp
Day 14: High Camp to summit (6160 m) back to base camp
Day 15: Base Camp to Tengboche (3800 m)
Day 16: Tengboche to Namche Bazar
Day 17: Namche Bazar to Lukla
Day 18: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 19: Farewell
Day 1: Arrival
Meet our airport representative in the International Airport in Kathmandu. You will be transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu mainly in Thamel or any hotel agreed for the trekking package. All the trip details will be finalized and you will be introduced to our trekking guide. You will be given the welcome dinner in the Nepalese cultural restaurant. Overnight in a hotel
Day 2: Flight to Lukla; Trek to Phakding
Early in the morning, we will reach the domestic airport of Kathmandu for the flight to Lukla. The Lukla flight is about 35 minutes from Kathmandu. During the peak season the flight doesn’t take place directly from Kathmandu to Lukla. In order to maintain the air traffic, the flight takes place from Manthali Airport Ramechhap. We will have to drive about 4 to 5 hours to reach the Manthali Airport in Ramechhap. Upon arriving in Lukla, you will meet the rest of the crew members like porter and Sherpa for the trekking as per the trekking agreement. After a brief coffee or tea break in Lukla, we will continue our trekking towards the village of Phakding. We will have to buy the Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit in Lukla before starting the trek. Today we will be walking through terraced farmlands, small hamlets, green lush forests and cross few suspension bridges. There are many chortens and pagodas along the way. We will continue walking spinning the Mane Wheels and reach Phakding which is located on the banks of Dudhkoshi River. Overnight in a tea house
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar
We will begin our trekking after breakfast. Today is the longest day of the trekking as we will have to walk along the banks of Dudhkoshi River crossing several suspension bridges. The trekking trail is on a gentle flat terrain until we reach the Hillary Twin Suspension Bridge. Before reaching this place, we will enter the Sagarmatha National Park near Monjo. We will get our National Park permit in the entry gate. The crossing of the twin bridge over the Imja River is enticing as well as adventurous. Nowadays, you can also do the bungee jump from the lower bridge and it is equally fascinating. Some trekkers do this adventurous activity while descending down after reaching the Everest Base Camp. The trekking trail from this bridge is uphill all the way to Namche Bazaar. The first sight of the Mt. Everest is also possible on this day. Few meters before reaching the Namche Bazaar you can see the glorious view of the mountain but it depends upon the type of the weather condition. If it is a clear day then this is the first time that you will see the Everest. Namche Bazaar is beautifully situated in a hill. It is horse shoe shaped town and you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of mountains like Thamserku and Kwangde. You can visit the marketplace in the evening after checking in at the tea house. Overnight in a tea house
Day 4: Acclimatization; Everest View Hotel Hike
If you are on any high altitude trekking then you must not skip the acclimatization activity. The first acclimatization activity during the Everest Base Camp Trek takes place today. We will start our hike to the Everest View Hotel after breakfast in our tea house. Before heading to the Everest View Hotel, we will also visit the climbing memorial park in the top of the Namche Bazaar. We will get the breathtaking scenery of the mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Tabuche, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kwangde, etc. from this memorial park. It is indeed the best way to start this acclimatization hike. We will then continue walking uphill to the Everest View Hotel. In the hotel we will enjoy the sip of coffee and get enchanted by the landscape of an abode of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. After spending about an hour, we will descend back to Namche Bazaar and rest. You can stroll around the market as well and relax your body. Overnight in a tea house
Day 5: Trek to Tengboche
We will start the trek after breakfast. Today’s trail is flat trail until we reach the Kyangjuma Village. From this village we will have to descend down through green lush forests to Phungi Thanga and cross the river. We will have our lunch here and our permits will also be checked in this place. The trekking trail is completely uphill up to Tengboche. In the evening, we will explore the Tengboche Monastery and offer our prayers. The view of the Everest and Pangboche Valley including the sight of the Amadablam Mountain in the backdrop is definitely the most enticing sight to behold. Overnight in a tea house
Day 6: Trek to Dingboche via Pangboche
We will descend down to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach the Pangboche Village. This village is one of the densely populated Sherpa villages on the Everest Base Camp Trekking trail. We will have lunch in the small village called Somare before trekking to Dingboche village. Slowly, we will notice the change in the vegetation as we trek higher altitude places. The trail is rugged but we will enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the mountains. After reaching the stupa style chorten, we will see the beautiful village of Dingboche. This is the last densely populated village in the Everest Base Camp Trekking route. Overnight in a tea house
Day 7: Acclimatization; Nagarshan Hill (5100 m) Hike
The second acclimatization takes place today. We will begin our acclimatization activity of climbing to the top of the Nagarshan Hill (5100 m) after breakfast. The trail is well maintained and steep uphill! It takes about 2 hours to reach the top of the hill. Some of the trekkers prefer to return from the halfway and rest in their tea house. We will reach the top and spend about 15 to 20 minutes before returning back to Dingboche. Overnight in a tea house
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche
Beyond this village, there is high risk of altitude sickness. Therefore, you will have to heed instructions of your trekking guide. We will walk on the grassy meadows ridge line overlooking Lobuche, Cholatse, Tabuche, etc. mountains. The trail is on a gentle flat surface until we reach Thukla where we will have lunch before trekking uphill to Thukla Pass. At the top of the pass, we will visit the various memorial chortens built in the memory of those climbers who died during the Everest Expedition. The trail beyond Thukla Pass is over a rugged and rocky trail along the Lobuche River. We will reach the small village of Lobuche after walking for about an hour from the top of the Thukla Pass. Overnight in a tea house
Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep; Everest Base Camp Hike
Finally, we will reach the Everest Base Camp today. We will begin our trek after breakfast and walk on the glacier to reach Gorakshep. The Everest Base Camp Hike begins after lunch. It takes about 2 to 3 hours to reach the base camp. We will leave our footprints in the base camp and collect lots of memories. After spending about an hour in the base camp, we will return back to Gorakshep. Overnight in a tea house
Day 10: Kalapathar Hike for Sunrise; Trek to Dingboche
Early in the morning about 4:30 am or 5 am, we will begin our hike to the Kalapathar Top. It is completely uphill. We will wait for the sun to rise and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of sun rising from the casement of the mountains. Get an outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, and Lhotse from the top of the Kalapathar. After spending about half an hour at the top, we will descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast. We will retrace the same trail back to Dingboche via Lobuche and Thukla. Overnight in a tea house
Day 11: Dingboche to Chukung (4730 m)
We will start our trekking after the breakfast. Today is the gentle day of trekking. We will meet our climbing guide today and the guide will brief about the climbing route and provides basic information about climbing the mountain. Overnight in a tea house
Day 12: Chukung to Island peak Base Camp
Today, we will trek towards the Island Peak Base Camp and participate in the basic climbing training. We will get familiarized with all the climbing gears and equipment. We will do rope walking and ice axe handling exercises. Overnight in a tent
Day 13: Walk to High camp
Today we will begin our climbing towards the High Camp. It is easy to do the summit push from High Camp instead of starting the summit push from the base camp. Overnight in a tent
Day 14: High Camp to summit (6160 m) back to base camp
We will begin our climbing in the midnight. This is the epic section of the climbing journey towards the top of the Island Peak Climbing. The route is steep inclined along the ridge line. Once we are at the top, we will enjoy the majestic sunrise and the scenery of mountains on all sides including the sight of famous Mt. Lhotse and Makalu but we can’t get the view of the Mt. Everest. We will meticulously descend back down to the Island Peak Base Camp. Overnight in a tent
Day 15: Base Camp to Tengboche (3800 m)
Early in the morning, we will start our trekking and have breakfast in the Chhukung village then we will continue our journey towards Tengboche via Dingboche, and Pangboche. It is the joyous section of the trekking as we have already conquered the Island Peak. Overnight in a tea house
Day 16: Tengboche to Namche Bazar
We will have to trek downhill to Phungi Thanga and again climb uphill to Kyanjin Gompa all the way to Namche Bazaar. You can enjoy in the various eateries and bars of the Namche Bazaar. Overnight in a tea house
Day 17: Namche Bazar to Lukla
After breakfast, we will retrace the same trail back to Lukla via Monjo Sagarmatha National Park and Phakding. In the evening, we will enjoy with our trekking crew members after the successful trekking to the Everest Base Camp. Overnight in a tea house
Day 18: Lukla to Kathmandu
We will board the flight and return back to Kathmandu. In the evening the agency will host the farewell dinner and review the trekking trip together. Overnight in a Hotel
Day 19: Farewell
Your trekking guide or the agency representative will take you to the airport for the final departure. We will bid farewell promising to meet again for future trekking trips in Nepal.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Airport Transfers – Pickup and drop-off at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu – Hotel stay (typically 2-3 nights) with breakfast.
- Domestic Flights – Round-trip flights from Kathmandu to Lukla.
- Trekking Permits – Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Card, and Island Peak Climbing Permit.
- Accommodation During the Trek – Lodge/tea house stays during EBC trek and tented camping at Island Peak Base Camp.
- Meals During the Trek & Climb – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee during the trek and at base camp.
- Guide and Porters – Experienced, English-speaking trekking/climbing guide and porter (1 porter for every 2 trekkers).
- Climbing Guide & Crew – Certified climbing guide and necessary support staff at Island Peak.
- Guide, Porter & Crew Expenses – Salary, food, accommodation, insurance, and gear for staff.
- Climbing Equipment – Group climbing equipment including ropes, ice screws, and carabiners.
- Camping Gear – Tents, kitchen equipment, and cooking staff at Island Peak Base Camp.
- Emergency Support – Basic first aid kit and arrangements for emergency evacuation (helicopter rescue at extra cost).
- Government Taxes – All applicable local taxes and service charges.
Cost Includes
- International Flights – Airfare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal Visa Fee – Visa-on-arrival costs at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Travel Insurance – Mandatory insurance covering high-altitude rescue and medical emergencies.
- Personal Expenses – Snacks, drinks (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), extra meals, hot showers, WiFi, battery charging, etc.
- Personal Trekking & Climbing Gear – Boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, sleeping bag, and warm clothing (can be rented in Kathmandu).
- Tips for Guides, Porters, and Crew – Tipping is expected as per local customs.
- Extra Accommodation – Additional hotel stays in Kathmandu due to flight delays, early return, or personal reasons.
- Emergency Rescue – Helicopter evacuation cost (covered if you have travel insurance).
- Any Unforeseen Expenses – Due to bad weather, natural disasters, political disturbances, or personal health issues.
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