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Island Peak

Are you ready for this extreme mountain adventure?

Difficulty

Difficult

Altitude

6173 Metres

Duration

21 Days

Location

Kathmandu

Months

March, April, May, October, November, December

Stay

Tea Houses

Ready for a 6000m peak?

Island peak which is also known as Imja Tse, stands at 6,189 meters/ 20,305 feet above sea level and is situated in the scenic Imja Valley ahead of Dingboche on the Everest region.   This is just a few miles from Mt. Everest and Lhotse. Island peak is one of the most popular peaks in the world, attracting an international audience due to its location. The Nepal Mountaineering Association classes Island peak as a trekking peak but it should not be underestimated. Island Peak is a lofty challenge and often most people fail to reach the summit.   You do need mountaineering experience to be safe and successful on an Island Peak climb.

 

Island peak is not an easy expedition.  The strenuous climb to its summit above 20,000 feet needs to be treated with respect and requires a proper preparation. This challenge will provide you with an incredible feeling of accomplishment.  The summit offers spectacular views of Lhotse, Nuptse and Amadablam, allowing you to set your sights on the next adventure. But with some probability of failures, you need to train and prepare extremely well for the climb.  Island Peak is an excellent introduction to the technical aspects of Himalayan high altitude mountaineering, especially with respect to lower oxygen conditions. Island peak can definitely be used as a stepping stone to high altitude peaks.

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Brief Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 2 - Sightseeing and preparation day
  • Day 3 - Fly to Lukla (2810) and trek to Phakding (2660m).
  • Day 4 - Phakding to Namche
  • Day 5 - Namche (acclimatization day)
  • Day 6 - Trek to Tengboche / Debuche (3870m).
  • Day 7 - Trek to Dingboche (4252m).
  • Day 8 - Dingboche – acclimatization – Hike to Nangakarshang (5010m).
  • Day 9 - Trek to Lobuche (4930m).
  • Day 10 - Trek to Everest base camp (5360) and stay at Gorakshep.
  • Day 11 - Kalapathar to Lobuche or Dingbouche
  • Day 12 - Chhukung
  • Day 13 - Island Peak Base Camp
  • Day 14 - Summit Island Peak (6189m) 6 hours to reach summit.
  • Day 15 - Buffer Day for Bad Weather
  • Day 16 - Trek to Debouche at 3,650m/ 12,045ft
  • Day 17 - Namche Bazaar
  • Day 18 - Lukla
  • Day 19 - Flight back to Kathmandu
  • Day 20 - Rest
  • Day 21 - Departure

Inclusions & Exclusions

Trip Cost Includes:

  • Airport pick up and drop
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu - 3 nights - twin share basis in Bed and breakfast plan
  • Flight fare from Kathmandu - Lukla- Kathmandu for members
  • Flight fare from Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu for guides
  • Domestic airport departure taxes
  • Full board tea house trekking cost with breakfast, lunch, dinner & accommodation
  • Guide salary
  • Porter salary
  • Trekking permit
  • Sagarmatha national park permit
  • First aid kit
  • Insurance for Nepali staff

Trip Cost DOES NOT Include:

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Meals in Kathmandu, except welcome and farewell dinner)
  • Beverages and alcoholic drinks
  • Emergency medical evacuation
  • Tips for staffs (mandatory)
  • Personal expenses and extra services beyond the itinerary
  • Beverages and alcoholic drinks on trek
  • Personal climbing equipment
  • All personal expenses
  • Personal medical and evacuation insurance
  • All other additional charges for additional services
  • International Flights

Things to carry

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As Island Peak is a full-fledged mountaineering and climbing experience. You would need a combination of trekking as well as technical climbing equipment. Extreme temperature variations, high altitude, snow glare & proximity to the sun are certain factors which necessitate the need for proper mountaineering equipment. In order to enjoy your experience in the mountains, we have recommended that you carry the following with you.

Apparel

  • Thermal Inners - At least 1 pair of Top and Leggings
  • 6-8 t-shirts or long-sleeve shirt (cotton / dryfit)
  • 2-3 pairs of trekking pants (no denim!)
  • 1 Sweater/Sweatshirt
  • 1 Fleece Jacket
  • 1 Down Jacket
  • 1 Waterproof Layer like raincoat or wind-cheater
  • 1 pair of hiking boots
  • 1 pair of comfortable sandals/floaters/sneakers
  • 6-8 pairs of cotton socks (for day)
  • 2 pairs of thick/woollen socks (for night)
  • Gloves - liner and outer
  • Sun hat
  • Woollen cap
  • Buff

Climbing Equipment (will be used on Island Peak)

  • Waterproof jacket and lower
  • Down insulated jacket
  • 1 pair of thick mountaineering socks
  • Mountaineering Boots
  • Thick Thermals (1 pair)
  • 2 Synthetic Undergarments
  • Thick Mountaineering mittens or gloves
  • Head torch with extra batteries
  • Gaters
  • Climbing Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Ski goggles
  • Mountaineering Harness
  • Jumar or Ascender
  • 4 Locking Carabineers
  • Dyneema Sling / Daisy Chain/ 6 metres of cord 8mm
  • Belay Devices such as figure-8, ATC or Gri-Gri
  • 2 Non-locking carabineers
  • 5mm cord for Prusik Knot
  • Pee bottle

Accessories

  • Duffel bag / Rucksack (60L+)
  • Daypack / Backpack (20-30L capacity)
  • Sleeping bag (can be bought or rented in Kathmandu)
  • 2x 1L Bottles (to carry drinking water)
  • Lunchbox
  • Torch + Batteries / Headlamp
  • Knee/Ankle/Wrist Guards
  • Trekking Poles
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Moisturiser
  • Hand Sanitiser
  • Personal Medical Kit
  • Personal Toiletries Kit
  • Snacks!

 

Fitness

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  • There are three main aspects of training to focus on – strength training, cardiovascular training, and trekking + trekking alternatives.
     
  • Strength training involves training different muscle groups, so that they can become stronger. There are different exercises for each muscle group, and working them all out 2x-3x a week should be enough to help you get comfortable trekking.
     
  • Legs / lower body - exercises like squats, glute bridges, step ups and leg presses with help you develop stronger muscles in the lower body. 

    Core - Exercises like planks, bicycle crunches and leg raises can help with core stability; Pilates is also a core-intensive type of workout that will help.

    Upper body - Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and dips will help develop these muscles. You can also use resistance bands or light weights to develop them further.
     
  • It’s vital to do plenty of cardio training before your trek, so that you can get the most out of your experience
     
  • Running - This is the most recommended form of cardio activity, as it activates a lot of the same muscles as trekking. Being able to run 10km in 60 minutes will allow you to get the most out of your trek.

    Cycling / Swimming - If you have knee issues, or don’t enjoy running, you can also opt for cycling and swimming. Being able to cycling 30-50km or swim for 30-40 minutes, thrice a week, should be good to help you with treks like EBC.

    HIIT training / Crossfit - Another option to level up your cardio training is to opt for high intensity aerobic exercises like HIIT or Crossfit, 2-3 times a week
    The aim is to get your heart rate up, so you do not get winded on long days of trekking
     
  • Hiking
    Try to get outdoors and go for a hike on the weekends! Uphill trails of 4-8 kilometres are will help you get used to trekking. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack, and walk in your trekking shoes.
     
  • Hiking Alternatives
    Climbing stairs, and using the treadmill or stairmaster on an incline, will help prepare you for treks. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack so that you can get used to the extra weight; and use your trekking boots, so that you can break them in and walk comfortably.
     
  • If you’re confused with all this information, no need to worry! The most important thing with training is consistency, and staying injury-free. Your training week should ideally have
    Strength training - 3 sessions
    Cardio training - 3 sessions
    Hiking - 1 long session, best on the weekends
    Rest and stretching - at least 1 day

FAQs

Island Peak

What are the entry and exit points for Island Peak?

Your itinerary starts from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. We receive you at the Kathmandu International Airport and transfer you to your hotel located in Thamel, the tourist district of the city. You spend this day in the city and the next morning take a small aircraft from Kathmandu to Lukla (Duration 30 mins) from where we start trekking. On reaching our destination, we take the downward trail back surrounded by breathtaking views of Nepal from river banks and pine forests to snow caped peaks. We fly back from Lukla to Katmandu, trying to keep an additional day as buffer in case of delays due to bad weather. After a day spent in Kathmandu, we transfer you to the International Airport, which marks the end of your itinerary.

What happens in the case of bad weather?

Weather is very un-predictable, especially in high-altitude and can change within minutes. In case we encounter bad weather, we have kept 2 buffer days in the itinerary which would help us complete the trek. In case the weather remains unfavourable and the Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flights are delayed beyond two days, a helicopter can be chartered, at an extra cost to be borne by the trekkers, in order to reach the destination. Please note – this is optional and if exercised will have to be paid for by the clients.

Do I need technical gear for this climb?

What are the stay arrangements for this expedition?

In Kathmandu we will be staying in a 3/4 star Hotel or Guest House in Thamel, Kathmandu often referred to as a trekker’s paradise. Up until Everest Base Camp and Gorakhshep we will be staying in a combination of clean and friendly Sherpa Lodges / Tea Houses. This is popularly referred to as a Tea House trek, as opposed to a camping expedition. Once we begin the climb itself, we will be staying in tents on double occupancy.

What are the communication networks available on the way?

There are different ways to be in touch with your family. You can purchase a local Prepaid SIM Card at the International airport. If you have a Mobile with International Roaming on it, your Phone will work till Day 3 of the trek so you can easily be in touch with your Family. Up till Gorakhshep, most of the tea houses we stay in have the facility of an ISD Phone and the Internet. You can call your family every day or e-mail them during the course of the trek. Although the prices for these facilities may vary, from a minimum of 100 Nepali rupees to 500 Nepali rupees per minute. Once we begin the climb itself, cell phone coverage will be very limited, and we will not have access to tea house facilities either.

Can Island peak be my first climbing expedition?

Yes, Island Peak can be your first climbing expedition! It is often used as a precursor trek to higher peaks such as Everest, Annapurna and Ama Dablam, and is the perfect way to start your alpine mountaineering journey. However, it is not to be taken lightly, as a high level of physical fitness is required. Please see our fitness guide, or reach out to us, to know more about its requirements.

How fit do I need to be to climb Island Peak?

Island peak requires some technical knowledge as well as a good fitness level. The physical fitness required for the Island Peak climb can be obtained by training around 2-3 months in advance depending on your current fitness level. A high amount of cardiovascular endurance would be required and sports like swimming and running can help build that endurance. Walking up flights of stairs with a loaded backpack helps to get your muscles used to the rucksack you will be carrying. For complete beginners, basic technical knowledge is required for this climb, and so, we have allotted one entire day at Island Peak Base camp where your guide will teach you the basics of using equipment such as ice axes, jumars, ascenders, descenders, crampons, and the basics of ice climbing. However, if you have access to a rock-climbing wall where you can learn how to use technical equipment, you can add that to your training plan.

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Detailed Itinerary

Island Peak

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

The first day of your adventure to climb Island Peak. As you land in Nepal, an Adventure-Pulse representative will be at the airport to pick up you to the Hotel. Short briefing at the hotel. You will have a welcome dinner in the evening.

Day 2

Sightseeing and Preparation Day

In the morning we begin tour around Kathmandu with a guide. Kathmandu has many historic, religious and architectural places to visit. Swoyambunath (Buddhist shrine, also called the monkey temple), Boudhanath (Tibetan Buddhism beliefs), Pashupati Nath ( A Hindu pilgrimage site) and the Patan Durbar Square (Historic place for ancient art & architecture of Kathmandu) are the highlights of the tour. In the evening our guide will check the trekking equipment that you have. You can also buy your equipment in Kathmandu as per your convenience. Island Peak requires some specialized gear that can also be purchased in Kathmandu.

Day 3

Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

The 30-minute flight to Lukla will definitely occupy a prominent place on your list of top ten experiences during the course of this trek. Tenzing-Hillary Airport is one of the most challenging airstrips in the world. Built on a cliff-top 9334 ft in the air, this little runway is just 30 meters wide and 527 meters long (less than a tenth of the usual dimensions for a regular runway) with an 11.7 Degree gradient which is significant enough to make it one of the steepest approach landings in the world! There is no prospect of a successful go-around on-short final due to the terrain which is high (a jagged, unforgiving mountain face) immediately beyond the northern end of the runway and a steeply angled drop at the southern end of the runway into the valley below! Are you scared yet? Well, don’t be! Only the most skilled and experienced pilots operate the flights that go to and from this area and they’ve practised it to perfection. The planes that land here aren’t the regular Airbus and Boeings that we’re used to either. The airport’s paved asphalt runway is accessible only to helicopters and small, fixed-wing, short-take-off-and-landing aircraft such as the DHC-6 Twin Otter, Dornier 228 and Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter. The views of the Solo Khumbu’s forested valleys and its panoramic snow-capped mountain ranges are absolutely surreal. What’s more, for a plane that seats only 20 people, there’s still an incredibly charming air-hostess and everyone gets a window seat! Once you land, we stop for breakfast during which time you will be introduced to the real muscle behind this climb – our team of intrepid Sherpas and their Yaks who will be entrusted with your luggage for the duration of the trek, following which, we will begin our short walk down to our very first destination, the riverside village of Phakding. Your first night in the valley en route to Island Peak.

Day 4

Phakding to Namche

Arguably the longest day of the climb during the course of the trek, our ascent to Namche Bazaar will see us intimately acquainted with the beautiful Dudh Kosi River. As she meanders through the Everest Valley, we enjoy her clever little game of hide-and-seek, at times appearing as a raging torrent under the many suspension bridges that we cross in our attempt to catch up with her, and, at others, a delightfully effervescent companion as we hop over rocks and through pretty tree-lined mountain trails inching closer and closer to the true heart of the Khumbu Valley – Namche Bazaar. Huge, beautifully carved Mani stones adorn the trail that cuts through the Sagarmatha National Park, accentuated by the colourful Buddhist prayer flags that flutter in the breeze seeking blessings from the clear-skied heavens above. As for the village itself, Namche Bazaar is teeming with life! The terraced approach with its quaint potato-kale-and-spinach farms, antiquated little shops (that sell everything you could possibly need), purposeful yak caravans, playfully curious local children, and its warm, welcoming people will leave your delighted heart, spoilt for choice.

Day 5

Acclimatisation Day in Namche

At 3340m above mean sea level, after our first official night at high altitude, our fourth day sees us waking up to a well-deserved and much-needed rest day a.k.a ‘Acclimatization day’. The lofty snow-capped peaks of Thamserku and Kongde Ri stand guard right outside your window. With dreamy scenery now merging into everyday reality, even the most persistent dreamers find it impossible to delay their excitement at seeing these amazing peaks in favour for a few extra winks of sleep. Grumbling stomachs (and calf muscles alike) are in for a treat today too. A relatively relaxed start with a hot, wholesome breakfast – simple pleasures truly are the order of acclimatization days, which come along every time we gain roughly one vertical kilometre in height during this particular trail. The purpose of the Acclimatization day is to allow your body to get used to the lower levels of oxygen in the air. The universally accepted way of doing this is to “Climb high and sleep low“. Once everyone has had their fill of the various manifestations of gourmet menus that Namche’s tea houses are known to produce, we visit the Sherpa Cultural Museum which has many artefacts of historical significance and some detailed information on the local flora, fauna, topography and prevailing conditions of the region. The plateau that the museum sits on offers some great panoramic views of the Himalayas with views of Everest, Island Peak and Lhotse. It also marks the beginning of the trail for our hike to the Syangboche airstrip (you have to see this one to believe it) and the Everest View Hotel. It’s a day full of exciting firsts for the Adventure Pulse teams including, but not limited to, your very first view of Mount Everest (weather permitting)!

Day 6

Trek to Tengboche

The sheer beauty of this part of the trek to Everest Base Camp and then Island Peak cannot be overstated, and is personally, our favourite day on the trail. The wildly fun descent to our lunch stop at the riverside village of Phukithanga takes you through expansive rhododendron forests which are a verdant delight after the monsoon season and are rivalled only by their pre-monsoon avatar which captivates all your senses with Its pink, white, and scarlet flowers that dance merrily above you and line the path all the way to the little village of Tengboche. Calories are never an issue in this part of the world, with lunch invariably being followed by immediate uphill stretches. Mount Everest stays visible and resolute all through the day’s trek with her tell-tale plume of snowy clouds softly beckoning you closer. The route after our lunch stop is a steady, shaded climb whose forested slopes will have you shaking your head in utter-and-complete disbelief, at the fact that the Himalayas were, (in the not-so-distant past), entirely underwater, even as you walk through irrefutable proof of it! A beautifully carved gateway marks the end of the climb and welcomes you to Tengboche, home to the largest Gompa in the Khumbu region, the ancient and sacred Tengboche Monastery. Teams from Adventure Pulse bound for Island Peak enjoy the rare privilege of attending the prayer ceremonies at this monastery where the monks and Lama bless our expedition and request the Gods to grant us safe passage to and from the mountain.

Day 7

Trek to Dingboche

There are certain treks, or sometimes, just specific trails that have the ability to turn your entire world upside down. The walk from Tengboche to Dingboche occupies a prime position amongst these. We start by descending to the settlement of Deboche which sits placidly sheltered in the shadow of Tengboche alongside the Imja Khola River. If the trail itself doesn’t immediately summon images of the scenery that one can usually only witness in epic fantasy movies like the Lord of the Rings, one look at the almost-elven-looking Rivendell Lodge here definitely will! The hike from Debouche to Dingbouche is filled with stream and river crossings along wooden bridges, climbing up large steps, going through impressive colourful Tibetan gates, and the ever-present, never-tiring views of the Himalayas. Disguised as one of the infamous “Nepali flats“, a term that you will doubtless hear from the locals at some stage during the course of your trek, there’s only one way to find out what this trail is truly about! Cliché as it sounds, you will find that you discover more about yourself and who you really want to be with every passing step, as you gradually follow the river, crossing above the tree line into this improbably-beautiful, almost-lunar segment of our expedition. It’s amazing to see just how much life there is up here despite the fact that you are at an altitude of more than 4000m and over 50 kilometres (not to mention a whole aeroplane ride) away from the nearest roads! The huge metal bridges that span the riverine valley will soon take you to the village of Dingboche where our groups invariably experience that magical, mesmerizing phenomenon we’ve all come to recognize as the first snowfall on the trail!

Day 8

Dingboche – acclimatization – Hike to Nangakarshang (5010m).

The acclimatization day at Dingboche is quite like the one at Namche Bazaar and involves a short day-hike uphill to a point called Nangakarshang which is ringed by some of the most technical and difficult peaks to climb. The viewpoint showcases the peaks of Lhotse (4th highest mountain in the world), Manaslu (the 5th highest mountain in the world), a new face of Ama Dablam (our constant travelling companion, initially deemed unclimbable by Everest’s famous summiteer, Sir Edmund Hilary), Island Peak, Baruntse, Lobuche East and the ever steadfast Thamserku amongst others. We get back to our tea house in time for a scrumptious lunch and spend the rest of the day enjoying Dingboche, exploring the area (basically following our noses as we chase the delicious smells that waft toward us from its little bakery) and playing various board/card games; or just reading a novel in a cosy corner in front of the Bukhara( fire stove) in the wooden dining hall.

Day 9

Trek to Lobuche

The trek from Dingboche to Lobuche is where things suddenly start to get very real! There’s a good chance you’ll be walking through snow as you cross into the glacial moraine by this time which adds to the excitement. The fact that you are now only one short day away from our destination, Everest Base Camp adds to the excitement. Our route takes us to Lobuche over the Thukla-Dukla pass — a tough climb given the high altitude and steep terrain, both of which make for slow progress. However, perseverance is generously rewarded here and as you reach the top of the pass, you find yourself amidst memorials of some of the most famous climbers in the world who attempted Everest and died in the process!

Day 10

Trek to Everest Base Camp and stay at Gorakhshep

We start early in the morning from Lobuche and set off for Gorakshep in order to make our ascent to Everest Base Camp! The walk to Gorakshep takes us above 5000 mtrs, where even the most resilient climbers start slowing down due to the altitude. We stop at Gorakshep to catch our breath where we wait for our Sherpas to arrive with our bags so we can settle them into our rooms and in the meantime, fortify ourselves with brunch. Once everyone is well-rested, we set off on the glacier for Everest Base Camp.

Day 11

Kalapathar to Lobuche or Dingbouche

Early in the morning, we set forth from Gorakshep to attempt reaching the summit of Kala Pathar 5,642m/ 18,510ft, if we have not already climbed it the previous evening. The ascent is extremely steep and takes between 3 to 4 hours. The climb is very cold, hard, and often exhausting; but the effort is rewarded by the classic views of the south face of Everest and the Khumbu Icefall, as well as Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori immediately above. You, however, cannot see Island Peak (Imja Tse) from this vantage point. For the trekking teams, this is as far or as high as they go up the Everest Base Camp trail. We return to the lodge at Gorak Shep for breakfast by 8 or 9 am. After breakfast, we descend down the valley to Lebouche or even Dingbouche at 4,410m/ 14,465ft depending on the strength of the team, so that we can position the expedition in preparation for Island Peak (Imja Tse).

Day 12

Chhukung

Though the previous day was long and exhausting, having acclimatized to the height of Kala Pattar 5,642m/ 18,510ft, we find our body a lot more comfortable at lower altitudes. After an early breakfast, we depart from Lebouche or Dingboche, and make the hike to Chhukung at 4,700m/ 15,420ft. The objective is to reach Chhukung by lunch so that you have enough time rest in preparation for the Island Peak Expedition. After arriving we will have lunch and can even look at hiring climbing equipment. This time is critical to sort out personal climbing equipment required on Island Peak (Imja Tse) and possibly rent anything additionally required. Having a good night’s rest is critical at Chhukung, especially as the accommodation is indoors in a tea house.

Day 13

Island Peak Base Camp

This morning, will be a late start, primarily to allow enough time to pack and transfer the camping and expedition equipment to the Island Peak Base Camp with the help of Yaks. Packing up all the gear and loading them on to the yaks often takes time. The aim is to have a heavy breakfast before we depart from Chhukung towards Island peak base camp. The hike up to Island Peak base will take 3 to 4 hours. There is an amazing Imja glacier and lake, with stunning views of the moraine formation in the Imja valley. Depending on the weather, we will do our first training session at the island Peak Base Camp. We will practice abseiling, Jumaring and get used to your climbing equipment. The accommodation at Island Peak Base Camp is tented.

Day 14

Summit Push for Island Peak

In the early hours of the morning we will set off for the summit of Island Peak. Today is the day, we will make our first summit attempt on Island Peak 6,189m/ 20,305ft, however, there may be delays due to weather conditions. This is a long hard climb through the night. As we set off, there is a steep 400m/1,312ft zig-zag rocky scree path with some scrambling. It is possible to wear trekking shoes and carry the climbing boots for this part of the terrain. This is a straight forward trek, but very strenuous as we cross this section during the night. Once we hit 5,900m/ 19,357ft the altitude slows our pace dramatically and the final rock section never seems to end. The crampon point is identified by a narrow ridge which takes us to the start of the glacier of Island Peak (Imja Tse). We take a break to hydrate and to get all our gear on, rope up and cross the glacier before the 100m/ 328ft headwall which is fixed by our climbing Sherpa’s. This marks the most difficult section of the climb to the summit. Though endless, once we cross this obstacle, we enjoy the success of reaching the summit of Island Peak with incredible views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Baruntse and even Makalu. After this, we begin the long decent back to Island Peak Base camp. It is critical to be aware of every step because most accidents happen on the way down when the adrenaline of the summit has passed and the exhaustion starts setting in. After reaching Island Peak Base Camp, we will rest for an hour or so before making the journey all the way back to Chuckung.

Day 15

Buffer Day

On account of the weather, this day is kept as a buffer day for the Island Peak summit push. The mountains are always unpredictable and so it is a good practice to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

Day 16

Trek to Debouche

From Chhukung, our aim is to trek to Debouche at 3,650m/ 12,045ft. This hike will take about 4 to 5 hours, and is extremely pleasant as we find ourselves back in the tree line and in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. The aim is to arrive for Lunch or maybe a little later. This will be a good opportunity to rest from the hectic physical schedule of the past few days after our Island Peak experience. The aim is to hike back to Namche Bazaar.

Day 17

Trek to Namche Bazaar

The objective of today is to trek back to Namche Bazaar. After breakfast, we will start walking at 8 or 9 am and trek back to Namche Bazaar. This hike will take 4 hours at a comfortable pace especially since this is a familiar route. We will be back below 3,500m/ 11,483ft and you will feel much better. The evening at Namche Bazaar can be spent at the Irish Pub or any of the several bakeries to celebrate a successful Island Peak (Imja Tse) Expedition.

Day 18

Lukla

After a night of celebration in Namche Bazaar, it’s important to make an early start for Lukla. We make a long descent to Jorsalle followed by Monjo where we exit the Sagarmatha National Park. We again cross the several high suspension bridges along the 7/8-hour journey back to Lukla. We stop for a break in Phakding for lunch and then make the 3-hour journey back to Lukla, where the team once again can celebrate the successful Island Peak expedition. As this is the last night spent with the porters and Nepali staff, it is customary to appreciate their hard work during the Island Peak (Imja Tse) expedition with monetary tips to show gratitude.

Day 19

Fly back to Kathmandu

We must be up early to finish breakfast and catch the flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu. For those who didn’t get the chance to see as much of Kathmandu on arrival, now is your opportunity to do so. You can visit the temples of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and districts of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square should also be on your essential to see list while in Kathmandu. There is also plenty of shopping to be done in the Thamel.

Day 20

Rest

It is our rest day in Kathmandu. You can walk around Thamel in the early evening. It is the main tourist attraction where you can have various options to buy. We will have a farewell dinner at Typical Nepali restaurant to commemorate your successful ascent of Island Peak.

Day 21

Departure

Final Departure to your country. Our staff will be at the hotel to help you to the airport and give you Khada, for good luck.

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Mt. Kilimanjaro Expedition, Africa

Balbeer Bhurjee

Consulting Systems Engineer, APAC

The experienced Samir Pathan, summiteer of the majestic Mount Everest, his team of supporters, and other amazing group of people who joined the team made my entire journey enjoyable, and memorable.

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Stok Kangri Trek, Ladakh

Tulsi C

Entrepreneur

There were multiple times during the trek that I almost gave up (its harder for a cancer survivor) But Sam was always a few steps behind encouraging me to take the necessary breaks and keep walking. Ensuring my vitals were kept under check.

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Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal

Asma Tamboli

Writer

The Everest Summitters Sam and Sauraj not only know what they are doing, but they are also deeply passionate about it and they do everything to make you to feel the same passion while you are trekking with them.

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Great Lakes Trek, Kashmir

Shipra Yadav

Marketing and Brand Manager, Hindustan Times

I joined this trek as a solo female traveller from Delhi and I would highly recommend solo travellers to consider Adventure Pulse for their next trek as they have a good mix of fun-loving and adventurous folks as clients travelling with them.

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Goecha La Trek, Sikkim

Ashdin Doctor

Director – Ormax Consultants

I have gone for three high altitude treks with Adventure Pulse. They are fantastic. I have been for their Everest base camp Trek, Summited Stok Kangri & climbed Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa

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Mt. Kilimanjaro Expedition, Africa

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