12 Nov - Rest in Camp 1. We highly recommend taking a specific technical training course. Hotel Everest View, which was at one time the highest hotel in the world, offers 360-degree views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Mount Everest. The views of the Himalayan Peaks were stunning and the people I met were awesome. On the other hand, the route up Island Peak is more technical and involves crossing crevasses on ladders and using fixed rope to reach the summit. Island peak everest base camp trek cost. Be Ready for Anything. A pair of lightweight fleece gloves (or wool). Island Peak actually extends on from Lhotse, and you will see that it truly is an island peak. Weather forecasts for Lukla are never correct and different sources will give you different information. Please fill out an application and return it to us with your refundable ten-percent deposit to hold your place on the team. A liter of mineral water at lower elevation tea houses costs around $1 USD but at higher elevations can cost up to $4 so the cost can add up. A personal tent will be provided for each member at base camp.
Due to heavy rainfall, flights to Lukla may get canceled at the beginning or end of the trek. While both the peaks can be attempted by novice climbers, Island Peak is more technical and challenging. Our climbing guides also carry a Satellite Phone for emergencies. We will further trek down, and cross the Dudh Koshi River, past the dense alpine forests to reach a small settlement called Phunki Tenga. Again, following the trail, we will arrive at the Sagarmatha National Park Check Post, where we will have our permits registered. At Khumjung Monastery, you can view the scalp of a Yeti, the abominable snowman. Personal Food: - Snack food/daily energy food. We will wake early for our acclimatization hike today, up to Shangbouche Hill at 3, 900m/ 12, 800 feet, for beautiful vistas of the whole Everest Region. Today is the day we trek to Everest Base Camp! But if the symptoms worsen, one may have to return to a lower elevation and get medical help. Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak | Marvel Adventure. Our itineraries also have two nights in Island Peak Base Camp, we use Island Peak High Camp and fix our own ropes high on the mountain. 5 Nov - Climb Island Peak, return to Island Peak base camp. This can be the busiest part of the trail. He sent a rescue helicopter right away.
The total distance today is 11. Our team are available to our clients, giving them all the information they need before this challenging adventure. During the Island Peak Climbing Trek, you can use the internet at lodges by paying a small service charge. Island Peak & Everest 18 Days. VERY IMPORTANT: You need to come proficient in crossing ladders, using a harness, figure of 8, using a Jumar device and abseiling. We advise you against drinking water from rivers, taps, and wells in trek regions, because the water may not be potable. These boots boast a waterproof membrane, good ankle support, comfortable and sturdy fit. Though you can get online weather forecasts in the Everest region, it is very difficult to get an accurate prediction. The trek into High Camp takes about 2 hours.
Travel responsibly and try to limit any negative impact on the environment. Day 12 - Chuckung - 4, 700m/ 15, 419 feet. You can also use water purification tablets to treat the water. Keep moving upward to the next section of rope. Today is the final day of our itinerary.
These links will bounce to with reviews. Expert guides and porters. We will rest for an hour after lunch and then continue on the path. Our guides wore big smiles the whole time and were constantly looking out for our safety, making sure we had water, shadowing us down slippery slopes to make sure we didnt fall, monitoring us for symptoms of AMS etc. Climb Island Peak Nepal. Leaving Lobuche, we cross the Khumbu Glacier and make an ascent up the Kongma La pass. But this tiring walk is filled with inspiring Himalayan views.