Nepal 🇳🇵 – Island peak (6,189m)
October 23 - November 9
Island Peak Ascent 6,189m
Himalayan peak Island Peak (6,189m) surrounded by giants Lhotse and Nuptse.
START DATE: 23.10.2025 – Kathmandu
END DATE: 09.11.2025 – Kathmandu
EXPEDITION DESCRIPTION
Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse, is one of the most spectacular Himalayan peaks at 6,189m. First summited in 1953 by a British expedition team including Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay during their Everest reconnaissance. Named for its island-like appearance amidst glaciers, it was later renamed Imja Tse though locals still call it Island Peak.
The expedition begins in Kathmandu with a flight to Lukla, followed by trekking through Khumbu Valley with Everest (8,848m) views. We pass through Sherpa villages, acclimatize on Nangar Tsang (5,100m) and Chukung Ri (5,550m), then establish base camp. The summit push takes ~8 hours, with ~4 hours for descent.
This adventure offers unforgettable mountaineering, cultural immersion, and conquering one of the world’s most beautiful peaks. We’ve successfully completed seven expeditions with over 85% summit success rate.
EXPEDITION ITINERARY
Day 01: KATHMANDU. Arrival at Kathmandu airport. Hotel transfer. Equipment packing. Briefing. Overnight.
Day 02: KATHMANDU – LUKLA – PHAGDING. Transfer to Manthali Airport. Flight to Lukla (2,804m). Trek to Phagding (2,600m). Overnight.
Day 03: PHAGDING – NAMCHE BAZAR. Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m). Sagarmatha National Park entry. Overnight.
Day 04: NAMCHE BAZAR. Acclimatization hike to 4,000m. Return to Namche. Overnight.
Day 05: NAMCHE – TENGBOCHE. Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3,867m). Overnight.
Day 06: TENGBOCHE – PANGBOCHE. Trek to Pangboche (4,000m). Overnight.
Day 07: PANGBOCHE – DINGBOCHE. Trek to Dingboche (4,410m). Visit hilltop chorten. Overnight.
Day 08: DINGBOCHE – CHUKHUNG. Trek to Chhukung (4,950m). Rest. Overnight.
Day 09: CHUKHUNG – CHUKHUNG RI. Acclimatization hike to Chhukung Ri (5,550m). Return. Overnight.
Day 10: CHUKHUNG – ISLAND PEAK BC. Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m). Overnight.
Day 11: ACCLIMATIZATION. Rest day. Summit preparation. Overnight.
Day 12: ISLAND PEAK SUMMIT. Summit push (6,189m). Return to BC. Overnight.
Day 13: BC – TENGBOCHE. Descend to Tengboche. Overnight.
Day 14: TENGBOCHE – NAMCHE BAZAR. Trek to Namche Bazaar. Overnight.
Day 15: NAMCHE – LUKLA. Return trek to Lukla. Celebration. Overnight.
Day 16: LUKLA – KATHMANDU. Flight to Manthali. Transfer to Kathmandu. Overnight.
Day 17: KATHMANDU. Sightseeing: Boudhanath, Swayambhunath. Farewell dinner. Overnight.
Day 18: KATHMANDU DEPARTURE. Airport transfer for onward journey.
EXPEDITION COSTS
Total expedition cost (Kathmandu meeting): 1,950 EUR
Package includes:
- Manthali-Lukla-Manthali flights with taxes
- Kathmandu-Manthali-Kathmandu transfers
- 3* hotel in Kathmandu (BB basis)
- All Kathmandu airport transfers
- Premium teahouse accommodation (full board)
- Tent accommodation at BC/C1 (full board)
- Expedition equipment (tents, sleeping pads, stoves, cookware, ropes, ice screws)
- All meals/drinks at Island Peak BC
- UIAA certified climbing guide
- Sagarmatha National Park permit
- Island Peak climbing permit
- Porters for equipment (Lukla-BC-Lukla)
- Summit Sherpa guides (1:2 ratio)
Package excludes:
- Nepal visa (50 USD)
- 6,000m+ climbing insurance
- Drinks during trek to BC
- Tips for guides/porters
- Personal expenses
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- Backpack (~50L) + waterproof duffel (90-120L)
- Sleeping bag (-20°C comfort) + inflatable pad
- Trekking pants x 2
- Gore-tex jacket & pants
- Down jacket & pants
- Mountaineering boots (trekking + climbing)
- Socks (thermal + regular)
- Cotton t-shirts x 5
- Base layers x 2
- Wool/fleece hat
- Sun hat
- Fleece jacket x 2
- Gloves (fleece + down)
- Quick-dry towel & toiletries
- Sunglasses + sunscreen (SPF 50)
- Crampons + ice axe
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Water bottles x 2 + thermos x 2
- Climbing helmet
- Harness, descender, ascender, 3 prusiks (6mmx3m), 3 carabiners
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Applicants must have summited at least one 6,000m peak using crampons/ice axe, or two 4,000m peaks. Must be physically capable of hiking 15-20km with 1,000m elevation gain, maintain regular aerobic training, and have winter climbing experience with fixed ropes and abseiling techniques. Applicants must submit climbing resume, insurance and passport scan.
Participation requirements:
- 6,000m+ ascent or two 4,000m+ peaks
- Medical check-up + sports medicine test
- Winter high-altitude survival skills
Registration deadline:
- 90 days before departure
Payment terms:
- 10% deposit upon registration
- 40% of total 60 days before departure
- 50% of total 30 days before departure
Cancellation policy (by participant):
- ≥60 days before – 100% refund
- 30-59 days before – 50% refund
- ≤29 days before – no refund
Cancellation by organizer:
If canceled due to insufficient participants, notice will be given 45 days prior. Full refund.
CONTACT
For inquiries: info@extremesummitteam.com