Lukla to Island peak - 12 Nights 13 Days
Lukla to Island Peak
Lukla to Island Peak (Imja Tse) is a popular trekking peak in the Everest region of Nepal. Here’s what you can expect to see from the summit and some information on the climb’s difficulty:
Day 01: Kathmandu to Lukla or flight from Ramechhap
From Kathmandu with a scenic mountain flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla
Flight duration: 30-35 minutes.
Incredible views of the Himalayan Peaks.
Flights depend on the weather; delays are common.
Baggage Limit: 15 kg total.
After Landing, you begin the first trekking day toward Phakding (2610m)
Duration: 3-4 hours.
Difficulty: Easy -Gentle descent.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: a guide and a porter.
Permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Pasang Lhamu municipality Fee
Walking through the Sherpa villages like Chuplung, Thadokosi, and Ghat, First views of Kusum Kanguru and Kwangde Peak. Scenic trails along the Dudh Kosi River, crossing a suspension bridge with prayer flags, and visiting small monasteries.
Day 02: | Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Lukla to Island peak | This is one of the most important and rewarding days of the Everest trek, leading into the heart of the Khumbu region at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Difficulty: moderate to Chalinging.
Duration: 5-6 hours.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: a guide and a porter.
Permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Pasang Lhamu municipality Fee
Day 03:Trek from Namche to Kumjung
Lukla to Island Peak | Short and scenic walking from Namche Bazaar via the beautiful Sherpa village of Khumjung. During walking from Namche, offering amazing Mountain views of Mount Everest, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and other white mountain peaks. Along the trek, we pass through the tradidional Sherpa settlements, yak pastures, prayer flags, and Stone mani walls.
When you reach Syangboche, the route continues with a gentle walk to Khumjung, which is the largest Sherpa village in the Khumjung Valley. This village is well known for its peaceful atmosphere, ancient monastery, and the famous Hillary School established by Sir Edmund Hillary.
This village offers excellent opportunities to experaince Sherpa culture and enjoy panoramic Himalayan scenery in a quieter environment, the Namche Bazaar.
Walking Duration: 3-4 hours from Namche Bazaar to Khumjung via the Everest Hotel,
Altitude: (3,790 m) Kumjung.
Accomodaition: Tea house Lodge.
Permits: Sagarmath Naitional park Permit and Pasang Lhamu municipality fee.
With Guide and porter service from Lukla.
Day 04: Trek from Kumjung to Pangboche via the old Sherpa village of Phortse
Breakfast at Khumjung, then the trek follows a quieter and more scenic trail throgh the tardidianal Sherpa village of Phortse before heading to the Everest trail toward Pangboche. From Khumjung, the trek trail climbs gently to Mong La top, where you can enjoy beautiful views of Cho-oyu, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Kang Tenga, and the Himalayan landscape.
From Mongla, the trail descends through Rhododendron with pine forest to the Phortse Tenga Khola before climbing up to Phortse village. Phortse Shera village is a peaceful settlement famous for producing many Everest climbers and Mountaineering Experience Sherpas. The Trekking route continues along the less crowded high trail with outstanding mountain views before we reach Pangboche.
Pangboche village is known for its ancient monastery, dramatic Himalayan scenery, and a close-up view of Ama Dablam.
Walking Duration: 6-7 hours from Khumjung via Phortse Sherpa village,
Altitude: (3,940 m) Pangboche.
Accomodaition: Tea house Lodge at Pangboche.
Permits: Sagarmath Naitional park Permit and Pasang Lhamu municipality fee.
With Guide and porter service from Lukla.
Day : 05: Hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp and returne back to Sumore.
Lukla to Island Peak | After breakfast, hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp, located beneath one of the most stunning Himalayan peaks. Ama Dablam. From Pangboche, the route gradually climbs across Alpine meadows and yak grazing areas with beautiful panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Island Peak.
Lukla to Island Peak: You are reaching the Ama Dablam Base Camp, and you can enjoy incredible close-up views of the Himalayas’ towering ice walls, hanging glaciers, and rocky ridges. The Ama Dablam Base Camp area is a beautiful and excellent place to rest, photograph, and enjoy the mountain atmosphere before descending back along the same route to Sumare.
Walking Duration: (round trip-5-6-7 hours from Pangboche base camp, Sumare.
Altitude: (4,576 m) Ama Dablam Base Camp
Accomodaition: Tea house Lodge at Sumare.
Permits: Sagarmath Naitional park Permit and Pasang Lhamu municipality fee.
With Guide and porter service from Lukla.
Day 06: Trek from Sumare to Chhukung
The trek gradually ascends deeper into the upper Imja valley toward the small settlement of Chhukung. Trekking starts from Sumare. From here, the trail passes through the village of Orsho and Dingboche while offering amazing views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Island Peak in the snow-covered mountain range.
Lukla to Island Peak via Dingboche, the trek continues along the open alpine terrain with beautiful landscapes, stone-walled fields, and glacial valleys. From here, the altitude increases, and the scenery is more dramatic and rugged. You arrive to Chhukung is a gentle but steady climb through the wide Imja Khola valley.
Chhukung village is a peaceful high-altitude settlement and a very important stop for climbers preparing for Island Peak, and other mounteenering Expedition. Chhukung village offers incredible panoramic views and excellent acclimatization opportunities.
Walking Duration: 4-5 hours from Sumare,
Altitude: (4,730 m) Chhukung.
Accomodaition: Tea house Lodge at Chhukung.
Permits: Sagarmath Naitional park Permit and Pasang Lhamu municipality fee.
With Guide and porter service from Lukla.
Day 7: Acclimatization hike from Chhukung to Chhukung Ri and back to Chhukung.
Here is an important acclimatization day at Chhukung with a rewarding hike to Chhukung Ri, one of the best and good viewpoints in the Everest Khumbu region.
Lukla to Island Peak: the trail climbs steeply to Chhukung village across rocky slopes and alpine terrain. As we gain altitude, spectacular panoramic views begin to open up the Khumbu Himalaya with the valley.
After you reach Chhukung Ri Summit, the clients enjoy breathtaking close-up views of Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, and the massive Glaciers of the Imja valley.
We espending 30 minutes at the viewpoint for rest and taking photographs, we descend back to Chhukung village. This hike helps acclimate the body to high elevation before going to Island Peak climbing.
Walking Duration: 4-5 hours to Chhukung Ri and back to Chhukung Village,
Altitude: (5,550 m) Chhukung Ri.
Accomodaition: Tea house Lodge at Chhukung.
Permits: Sagarmath Naitional park Permit and Pasang Lhamu municipality fee.
With Guide and porter service from Lukla.
Day 08: Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp
From the Chhukung trail begins a gradual climb toward Island Peak Base Camp. The trail follows the rocky hillside along the Imja Valley with spectacular views of the High Himalayan Peaks, glaciers, and rugged landscapes.
During the trek, you can enjoy amazing mountain scenery, including Lhote and Ama Dablam, Chu Phulu, and Island Peak. The route becomes steeper as we approach the base camp area.
Now you are arrival in Island Peak Base Camp. Our climbing staff has already set up the tents and is preparing for the summit. Having you for lunch, your climbing guide will provide the final training and practice on using the climbing equipment, such as fixed ropes, harnesses, crampons, ascenders, and ice axes
At Base Camp, you will have time to rest, organize your climbing gear, and prepare mentally and physically for the early morning for the summit attempt.
Accommodation: Tents at Island Peak Base Camp
Altitude: (4,970 m) at Island Peak Base Camp, Trek Durations: 5-6 hours from Chhukung to Base Camp.
Include: Lunch and Dinner with coffee, and Tea.
In-package cost: Includes a mountain climbing guide and Porter.
Climbing Permit: Island Peak climbing Permits from Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
Permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Pasang Lhamu municipality Fee
Day 09: From Base to Island Peak summit and return to Base Camp
From Base Camp early in the morning, we begin the exciting ascent of the Island Peak under the guidance of our experienced climbing team.
Lukla to Island Peak climbing | Following the rocky trail glacier route, we slowly make our way higher with the help of headlamps and fixed ropes.
As the climb continues, the route becomes more technical with snow slopes, icy sections, and glacier crossings. Our guide will assist you in using crampons, harnesses, ascenders, and fixed ropes safely during the ascent.
Lukla to Island Peak | After a challenging climb, you reach the top of Island Peak (6189m), where you can enjoy panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and many other snow-covered Himalayan Peaks.
You are spending some memorable time at the top, taking photographs, and we carefully descend back to Island Peak Base Camp
From the Island Peak top, the return requires caution and patience on the steep icy section. After the Peak summit you arrival at base camp. You can relax and celebrate the successful summit with the guide while enjoying the incredible mountain atmosphere
Accommodation: At the Island Peak Base Camp tent.
Difficulty: Very long walk, Steep, and strong High Altitude.
Includes: Lunch and dinner with coffee and tea.
In-package cost: Includes a mountain climbing guide.
Climbing permit: Island Peak climbing permit from Nepal Mountaineering Assocaition (NMA)
Permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Pasang Lhamu municipality Fee
Day 10:Island Peak Base Camp to Chhukung
Breakfast in Island Peak base camp, we descended along the rocky glacier trail back toward the amazing Imja Valley. The trail back to the same route used going up Base Camp from Chhukung.
From Base Camp, the trail is mostly downhill to Chhukung. When you return from Base Camp, you feel more at ease and comfortable after when you walk up the mountain. From Base Camp to Chhukung, you enjoy peaceful mountain landscapes.
After arrival, Chhukung checks your room and enjoys a well-deserved rest, warm meals, and good sleep. Chhukung is an ideal place to relax and celebrate the successful Island Peak climbing Expedition.
Upon arrival at Chhukung, check into the lodge and enjoy a well-deserved rest with warm meals and beautiful mountain scenery. This is an ideal place to relax and celebrate the successful Island Peak climbing experience.
Walking duration: 4-5 hours from Base Camp.
Including Guide & Porter
Including: a guide and a porter.
Permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Pasang Lhamu municipality Fee.
Climbing Permit from Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
Accomodaition at Lodge in Chhukung.
Day 11: Chhukung to Deboche
Trek from Chhukung to Deboche is a long descent route that takes the high alpine valley of the Imja region down into the forested lower Khumbu, passing through key villages of the Evererest region trek
Duration: 6-7 hours, Chhukung to Deboche.
Altitude: 3820 meters, Deboche Trek starts with a gradual descent from Imja valley, wide open alpine terrain, and joins the main trekking trail to Dingboche.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: a guide and a porter.
Permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Pasang Lhamu municipality Fee
Including: a guide and a porter.
Day 12 Deboche -Namche Bazaar
From Deboche to Namche Bazaar is a beautiful downhill and forest walk through the heart of the Khumbu region, forming part of the classic Everest Base Camp Trekking route.
Duration: 5-6 hours.
Difficulty: Moderate -Long uphill after crossing the river.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
Including: a guide and a porter.
Permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Pasang Lhamu municipality Fee
Including: a guide and a porter.
Day 13: Namche to Lukla.
The Namche-to-Lukla section is the final walking section of the classic descent from the Everest region and is part of the Everest Base Camp trekking route.
Distance: 18-20 KM from Namche to Lukla.
Duration: 7-8 hours walking from Namche.
Difficulty: Moderate (Mostly) downhill and some up.
Altitude: 2,800 meters, Lukla.
Accommodation: Tea house Lodge.
How will we find our Guide & Porter in Lukla? Our guide and porter will be waiting for you at Lukla airport with your Name list.
Lukla to Island Peak Climbing cost | We require a minimum of 2 pax in the Group.
The climbing costs are from March to May. USD 14124 per person.
The cost of climbing from September to November. | USD 1249 per person.
Single Climber cost from Lukla to Mera Peak. | USD 1805 per Single Person.
What kinds of Services do we get from Guide Porter from Lukla: Lukla to Island Peak climbing? We will provide a tent and food in the base camp, and an Island Peak climbing Guide, plus one porter from Lukla to the Island base camp to Lukla to the Island base camp to Lukla carry your bag.
How much will we need for a daily budget for lodging, Food, and Accommodation? You can carry a daily budget of 3500 Nepali Rupees, which is enough for the lodge and food. It is about 33$ per day per person.
Would your company be able to arrange domestic flights to Nepal for us?
Yes, of course! All over Nepal, we have excellent cooperation between airlines, hotels, vehicle service companies, and other tour activities, trekking, and peak climbing services. We are one of the highly responsible persons.
Lukla to Island Peak area food Service: During the tea house lodge trekking, you will find typical foods such as Noodles, Rice, Pasta, Potato dishes, fresh vegetables, and eggs, for dinner and Lunch. For the Breakfast items, Tibetan bread, Pancake, muesli, Porridge, and toast with peanut butter. Honey and jam.
Necessary Park Permits: You need Island peak climbing permits, and a Sagarmatha park permit for the Island peak climb trip is compulsory for the trekker.
Flight and Land Transport Service during the Island Peak climbing Expedition: You must take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then back to Kathmandu. But there is another option: you can hire a local Jeep from Kathmandu to Surke, but you need three extra days. If you travel by Jeep, it takes 15 hours from Kathmandu to Buksa.
When is the best time to travel? We can do the Island Peak climbing from September to November and from March to June. If you wish to book your trip, please make a booking confirmation within one year.
| Day | Destination | Altitude | Walking Hour | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukla to Phakding | Our Porter waiting at Lukla airport | 2610 | 3-hours | Lodge |
| 2 | Phakding to Namche Bazar | 3440 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 3 | Lukla to Khumjung | 3780 | 2-3-hours | Lodge |
| 4 | Khumjung to Pangboche | 3930 | 6-hours | Lodge |
| 5 | From Pangboche visit to Amadablam Base camp and back to Pangboche | 4576 Ama Dablam Base Camp | Round Trip 5-6 hours | Lodge |
| 6 | Pangboche to Chhukung | 4730 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 7 | Visit Chhukung Ri | 5550 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 8 | Chhukung to Island peak base camp | 4970 | 5-6-hours | Tent Camping |
| 9 | Summit to (6189m) Island peak and back down to base camp | 4790 | 9-10-hours | Tent camping |
| 10 | Base camp to Chhukung | 4730 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 11 | Chhukung to Deboche | 3820 | 5-6-hours | Lodge |
| 12 | Tengboche to Namche | 3440 | 5-hours | Lodge |
| 13 | Namche to Lukla | 2800 | 7-hours | Lodge |
Lukla to Island peak cost 1262 $ Per Person
Cost Includes
- 1262 US$ per person in spring | Minimum 2 Pax in your group.
- 1097 US$ per person in Autumn | Minimum 2 Pax in your group.
- Including one porter From Lukla to Base camp to Lukla 13 days of salary insurance, accommodation, and food.
- Kitchen Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tents, Kitchen Tents, Toilet Tents, Table and chairs, and Mattresses during the Peak climbing period.
- Climbing Rope, Ice screws, Snow anchor.
- Staff: 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, one climbing guide, and one helper Base Camp Base
- insurance for Nepalese teams.
- Our service charge.
- Equipment Fees for the climbing guide.
- Climbing peak permits plus Garbage deposit of 500 USD.
- meals from Base camp to Base Camp.
Lukla to Island peak Cost Excludes
- Your breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Accommodation- during the trek from Lukla to Chhukung to Lukla.
- Your personal climbing equipment.
- Kathmandu –Lukla to Kathmandu flight cost 394 USD per pax.
- Pasang Lhamu vellage tax 2000 Rupees per Pax.
- Sagarmatha Park permit 3000 Rupees per pax.
- Tips for guide and porters.
15 September to 10 December and 18 March to May. Before 15 September too much rain and after 10 December to 17 March too much snow also not sour to Amphu Lapcha pass and reach the summit both peak.
Day time normal and during Night 5-14 degree.
1012 US$ per person in spring | Minimum 2 Pax in your group. 997 US$ per person in Autumn | Minimum 2 Pax in your group.
Sagarmatha National park, Pasang Lhamu VDC permit and Island peak climbing Permit.
Yes It’s, You need a guide and porter and very safe travel.
5/8 hours of walking per day.
Yes, you can see, Kusum Kanguru (6,367m), Thamserku (6.608m). Amadablam (6,856m).Kang Tenga (6,685m) Everest (8,848m), Lhotse Shar (8,414m) other mountains views
Only (6,189m)
Yes, Island peak is Technical and you need full mountaineering equipment
No, No, You can hire climbing equipment at Chhukung, But if you have your own size Alpine climbing boot it’s better to bring with you
Passport photocopy (should be very clear with color scan) and validity minimum 6 months. 2 passport size photo. Occupation. Home details address. Insurance copy
1012 US$ per person in spring | Minimum 2 Pax in your group. 997 US$ per person in Autumn | Minimum 2 Pax in your group. Including one porter From Lukla to Base camp to Lukla 13 days salary insurance, accommodation, and his foods. Kitchen Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the Peak climbing period. Climbing Rope, Ice screws, Snow anchor. Staff: 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, one climbing guide and helper Base Camp Base insurance for Nepalese teams. Our service charge. Equipment Fees for the climbing guide Climbing peak permit meals from Base camp to Base Camp day 8 and day 9
Feels like hangover & Feeling not good/ Headache/ Shortness of Breath/ Loss of appetite/ Sleep not good/ vomiting/ fevers etc.
Yes, Peak climbing is not very easy but depends on trekking peaks the same peak is less technical same peak is very steep, and much technical climbing + but you need good mountaineering equipment. We suggest that before the climbing peak you need to do a minimum 5,000 meters high trekking pass
Namaste, Frist inquiry from your trip you will have direct access to experienced and professional climbing guides advice or to ask questions on your arrival Kathmandu meet with us we will brief you how to climbing Nepal trekking peaks. If you travel with us then, of course, we will provide qualified Guides who have experience high altitude trekking and climbing guides. We provide all the trekking and climbing staff insurance as well. You can speak directly with us about your proposed climbing Nepal Trekking peaks the will brief you on our experience climbing guide who has many times summit Nepal Trekking peaks
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