Chhukung to Island Peak climbing -
Chhukung to Island Peak Climbing
Chhukung to Island Peak climbing is one of Nepal’s most popular and busy Trekking peaks. Imja Tse, Island Peak, offers stunning Himalayan views and a rewarding mountaineering experience.
Chhukung to Island Peak route
Chhukung is a small settlement in the upper Imja Valley, east of Dingboche. It is the last village before heading toward Chhukung to the Island Peak Base Camp.
Chhukung to Island Peak climbing distance
Island Peak climbing location and route, High-Altitude Island Peak (6,189m), 20,305 ft- It is also called Imja tse, Island Peak, Khumbu 4, Everest region, near the Imja Glacier, between Lhotse and Ama Dablam. It is located southeast of Chhukung village. The Chhukung to Island Peak package is the last Tea house before heading to the Island Peak base camp.
IImja tse Island Peak important things
It is essential to spend a few days here to acclimatize before attempting the summit of Island Peak climbing difficulty.
Chhukung to Island peak Base camp
Chhukung Island Peak Base Camp is relatively short but can feel challenging due to the high altitude. The trail follows the Imja Khola River and offers you incredible views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and other Himalayan Peaks. Upon reaching the island Base camp, climber usually spends the nights there.
Summit Day Island Peak (6,189m), Chhukung to Island Peak climbing difficulty
From base camp to the Island Peak Summit is about 9-10 hours for a round trip. From Base camp, climbing starts very early morning (around 1-2 AM) to reach the Island peak summit around sunrise.
Chhukung to Island Peak climbing difficulty | Island Peak terrain
Chhukung to Island Peak climbing distance. The route involves scrambling over rock and scree, followed by the glacier climb, where you will need to fix ropes up and use crampons and ice axes. There is a steep headwall of around 45-50 degrees near the summit, which requires fixed ropes.
Views from the Summit of Island Peak
From the island peak summit offers you are offered breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Baruntse, and Ama Dablam. Thamserku, including the view of Chuplu.
Following the summit of Island Peak,
After Island Peak Summit, we descend to Base Camp, which takes about 4-5 hours. But it depends on how you feel. Climbers can either stay at Base Camp or return to Chhukung on the same day.
Chhukung to Island Peak Climbing package| How to get Climbing Permits
Island Peak climbing permit: Available throughout the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), the climbing permit cost is included in our Island Peak climbing package cost.
Chhukung to Island Peak climbing difficulty | Our climbing Guide
Especially our guide sets up fixed ropes and handles logistics.
How to meet our people in Chhukung
Island Peak Climbing from Chhukung. We have every day, one of our staff always in Chhukung will collect the climbing teams and he will take you to base camp and to the summit and Base Camp..
Important meeting in the Kathmandu office
Before going on your trek, please come to us to brief us on peak climbing, and we will hand over your climbing permit, also where our staff will be waiting for you at Chhukung.
If you need any extra service for the Island Peak climbing from Chhukung
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 most responsible people.
Climbing to Island Peak, climbing Cost Per Person, Group size minimum 2 Pax
Chhukung to Island peak climbing cost, 925 USD from March to April.
Island Peak climbing cost | USD 850 from September to November.
Chhukung to Island Peak climbing cost: A single climber: 12,000 USD
Equipment information: You don’t need to bring your climbing equipment from Kathmandu; we include all the equipment from Chhukung. We include Crampons, Ice axe, sleeping bag, Helmet, Jumar, descender, ascender, and climbing boots.
| Day | Destination | Altitude | Walking Hour | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting with our climbing guide at Chhukung | 4730 | Arrival at Chhukung | Lodge include |
| 2 | Chhukung to Island peak base camp | 4970 | 6-hours | Tent Camping |
| 3 | Today climbing starts early morning about 3 am and Summit to (6,189m) Island peak and back to Chhukung | 6189 | 10-11-hours | Your |
Chhukung to Island Peak climbing cost 825$ Per person
Cost Includes
- Kitchen Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking & 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.
- Climbing Equipment such as Ice axe , Climbing boots, Sleeping bag, Helmet, Descender and Ascender.
Chhukung to Island Peak climbing Cost Excludes
- Personal equipment
- Personal expenses
- Tipping (Tips) for staffs
One of our staff is always in Chhukung to collect the group.
In Spring one Single 1,050 US$. If 2 person group then the price will be 910: US$ per person In Spring. In Autumn Session one single 855: US$ Per person If 2 person group then the price will be 735 US$ per person Autumn.
Don’t worry you can hire climbing equipment at Checking, But if you have your own Alpine boot then better to bring with you your own size. Because in Chhukung there is the only plastic boot.
Only 2 Night 3 Days program package Chhukung Island peak to Chhukung.
Yes, It is a Technical peak, but there is our experienced Sherpa guide, So, he will take you summit without any problem.
Passport photocopy (should be very clear with color scan) and validity minimum 6 months. 2 passport-size photos. Occupation. Home details address. Insurance copy
Kitchen Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking & 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 01: meals your own. Day 02: Breakfast, Pack Lunch and dinner Base camp. Day 03: Breakfast & pack Lunch Climbing day.
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 reach the summit peak
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 in Kathmandu meet with us we will brief you on how to climb 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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