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Khumbu, Nepal / Peak climbing

Island Peak with Everest Base Camp

Combine the Everest Base Camp approach with a technical Island Peak climb from the Imja valley.

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The approach from Chhukung towards Island Peak
The approach from Chhukung towards Island Peak.
Duration
22 daysOutline programme
Summit objective
6,189 mRoute objective
Season
Spring / AutumnAsk for current dates
Experience
Technical peak climbingPeak climbing

A closer look at the journey.

This journey combines the upper Khumbu trek to Everest Base Camp with a climbing objective on Island Peak, also called Imja Tse. After visiting the base camp area, the route turns through Dingboche and Chhukung towards the mountain. The ascent involves glacier travel, steep snow and rope work, so it calls for preparation beyond trekking fitness.

The programme combines an approach trek with time for climbing preparation and a summit attempt. Snow, glacier conditions and weather can change the route and daily plan. Tell us about your mountain experience before booking so that we can agree the equipment, guiding and preparation needed for this particular climb.

  • Everest Base Camp approach through the Khumbu
  • Imja valley camps below Island Peak
  • A separate summit window and spare day

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-2Kathmandu preparation

Arrive and complete the equipment checks and trip briefing.

Day 3Lukla to Phakding

Fly to Lukla and begin the trek along the Dudh Koshi.

Day 4-5Namche and acclimatization

Reach Namche and include a further day before continuing higher.

Day 6-8Tengboche and Pheriche

Trek through Tengboche to Pheriche and spend an acclimatization day there.

Day 9-11Lobuche, Gorak Shep and base camp

Continue into the upper valley for the Everest Base Camp visit, returning to overnight accommodation on the trekking route.

Day 12-13Dingboche and Chhukung

Leave the base camp approach and enter the Imja valley.

Day 14-15Island Peak climbing camps

Reach base camp, review climbing skills and move higher as agreed with the guide.

Day 16-17Island Peak summit window

Attempt the climb when conditions allow, with a spare day for weather or the team.

Day 18-20Return to Lukla

Descend through Pangboche and Namche to Lukla.

Day 21Fly to Kathmandu

Return by air, subject to weather.

Day 22Departure

Transfer for your onward flight.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Strong trekking fitness, previous altitude experience and training in crampons, fixed-rope ascent and abseiling are needed.

Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, trekking lodges or approach camps, and tented climbing camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Does this itinerary include Everest Base Camp?

Yes. The main programme follows the direct upper Khumbu approach to Everest Base Camp before returning through Dingboche to Chhukung for Island Peak.

Can we use a different approach to Island Peak?

An alternative can link the approach with Kongma La. That is a different high-pass programme, so its duration, acclimatization and technical requirements should be agreed separately.

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