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Imja
Tse (Island peak), 6169m
Imja Tse(Island Peak)
6169m is one of the most popular lesser peaks
and to scale the mountain you will need some
mountaineering skill.This trip is the
same as the Everest Base Camp trek until your
entrance to the Chhukung valley.
Either you can take the air service from Kathmandu
to Lukla or drive to Jiri 184 km east of Kathmandu
and trek to Lukla and continue up to Namche
Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Imja
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Glacier to the Base Camp of Imja Tse (Island
Peak). Three days are set aside for the ascent of
Imja Tse and follow the same route back to Kathmandu
as in the Everest Base Camp trek. If you take the
one-way flight to Lukla, the whole trip will take
23 days and if you take the return flight to Lukla
the trip will take 16 days.
This trip offers you
not only enchanting views of Mt. Everest (8848m) Lhotse
(8516m) Ama Dablam (6856m) and numerous others peaks
it allows you to experience the culture and tradition
of Bhuddist monasteries and Sherpa villages.
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Days Island Peak Basic course Departure date and Program
15-20
March |
22-27
March |
29
Mar-03 Apr |
05-10
Apr |
12-17
Apr |
19-24
Apr |
26 Apr-01
May |
10-15
May |
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29 Sep-04
Oct |
06-11
Oct |
13-18
Oct |
18-23
Oct |
25-30
Oct |
31 Oct-
05 Nov |
14-19
Nov |
21-26
Nov |
05-10
Dec |
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From :
Chukhung to Chukhung
Grade : Difficult
Season : Oct-Nov, Mar- Apr
Max Elevation : 6,119 m
Cost : $700/- per person
Day 1: Arrive Chukhung,12PM , Introduction, breifing,
check equipment.
Day 2: Acclimatization and instructional day, Camp
Overnight.
Day 3: Acclimatization and instructional day Camp
Overnight.
Day 4: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp Overnight.
Day 5: Summit day, depart Base Camp 2 a.m. return
Base camp- Chukhung.
Day 6: Provides a second opportunity to summit Island
peak due to bad weather or illness.
Grade
& trek days: Vigorous ,
14 trekking days
Highlights
: Explore exciting Kathmandu, Visit
the museum of Namche Bazaar,
Experience the exhilaration of reaching
Everest Base Camp, Discover
remote monasteries, Admire spectacular
Himalayan vistas, Stay in mountain
teahouses, Learn about Sherpa culture,
Take a flight over mountain peaks
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Number
of days: 19
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Trip cost per person
: Package : 1900/- (incl. Lukla
flight)
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Transport:
Domestic Plane, bus, walking
Meals included:
3 meals a day in Tea House |
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OUTLINE ITINERARY
| Day 1 |
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Arrive Kathmandu |
| Day 2 |
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Kathmandu sightseeing and
preparations |
| Day 3 |
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Fly to Lukla (2840m), trek
to Phakding (2610m) |
| Day 4 |
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Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) |
| Day 5 |
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Rest and acclimatision day
in Namche Bazaar |
| Day 6 |
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Trek to Tengboche (3867m)
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| Day 7 |
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Trek to Dingboche (4350m) |
| Day 8 |
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Rest and acclimatisation
day in Dingboche (4350m) |
| Day 9 |
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Trek to Chukkung |
| Day 10 |
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Trek to Island Peak base
camp (4970m) |
| Day 11 |
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Climbing Island Peak |
| Day 12 |
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an extra day is included
in case of poor weather |
| Day 13/16 |
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Return to Lukla |
| Day 17 |
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Fly to Kathmandu |
| Day 18 |
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Free time in Kathmandu |
| Day 19 |
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Fly back home |
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Other extensions ::
We offer several options to extend your holiday after
your trek :
:: Cycling trips around
the Kathmandu Valley
:: Jungle Safari activities
at Temple Tiger, Chitwan
:: Everest flight- please
contact the office for details.
:: Rafting- please contact
the office for details.
:: Paragliding in Pokhara-
please contact the office for details.
:: Bunjee Jump & Swing
at the Last Resort-please contact the office for details
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Custom itinerary ::
If you would like to personalise your holiday we can
work out a trek to suit your precise requirements,
let us know what you want to do and we will be delighted
to prepare a personalised itinerary- just get in touch
with us! |
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