Trekking guide: Island Peak Summit Trek

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Nepal trekking guide | Island Peak Summit Trek
The Island Peak Summit Trek is one of the challenging trip to Sagarmatha National Park with opportunities of both climbing and trekking experience. It offers one of the best view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse Mt. Choyo and other 7000 meter peaks ranges. The peak is located in the Imja Valley, which is reached afeeter passing through the wilder trails of the Khumbu Valley, on the traditional Everest Base Camp trek.

Island Peak Summit Trek | Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2 Explore Kathmandu and preparation for the trek.
Day 3 Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2840 m. / 9317 feet, 30 min.); trek to Phakding (2610 m. / 8562 feet, 3 hours).
Day 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m. / 11286 feet, 7 hours).
Day 5 Rest/acclimatization day in Namche. Explore the town.
Day 6 Second acclimatization day in Namche. Optional hike to Syangboche (3900 m. / 12792 feet, 2-3 hours).
Day 7 Trek to Tengboche (3900 m. / 12795 feet, 4 hours). Visit monastery.
Day 8 Trek to Dingboche (4410 m. / 14465 feet, 6-7 hours).
Day 9 Acclimatisation day in Dingboche.
Day 10 Second acclimatization day in Dingboche, with a chance to hike to Pheriche (2 hours. return).
Day 11 Trek to Lobuche (4940 m. / 16207 feet, 5-6 hours)
Day 12 Trek to Gorak Shep (5220 m. / 17126feet, 3 hours).
Day 13 Early morning trek to Kala Patthar (5545 m. / 18188 feet, 2-3 hours). Descend to Dingboche
Day 14 Trek to Chhukung (4700 m. / 15420 feet, 2 hours). Climbing practice and preparation.
Day 15 Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (3-4 hours, 5087 m. / 16690 feet)
Day 16 Rest and training day at Island Peak Base Camp.
Day 17 Trek to Island Peak High Camp (5500 m. / 18045 feet, 4-5 hours).
Day 18 Weather permitting, summit of Island Peak (6189 m. / 20305 feet). Return to Chhukung.
Day 19 Trek to Tengboche (4-5 hours).
Day 20 Trek to Namche (4 hours).
Day 21 Trek to Lukla (7-8 hours).
Day 22 Contingency day for second summit attempt, acclimatization en route, or delays at Lukla Airport.
Day 23 Fly to Kathmandu (30 min.)
Day 24 Departure Kathmandu.

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