Island Peak (Imjatse) Climbing
This superb trek takes you right through the Khumbu region, with some wonderful views of the major peaks in the area including Everest itself. Whether you want to attempt the summit or just go alone for the trek, you will feel as though you have taken part in a real Himalayan expedition. The climb is not technical, but you will need good adaptation to altitude and basic knowledge of ice axe and crampon techniques.There are many approaches to Mera; some are easy and some require the crossing of high and difficult passes, making a trek to the peak a real mountaineering adventure for which effort is rewarded with spectacular scenery and ultimately one of the finest viewpoints in Nepal.
The first ascent of Mera was, made by J.O.M. Roberts and Sen Tenzing on 20 May 1953, by the now standard route from the Mera La. It was during this season that Roberts made the first western exploration of the Lumding, Hinku (Inukhu) and Hongu valleys. It would appear that Mera did not receive a subsequent ascent until 1978 when French climbers Marcel Jolly, G. Baus and L. Honills climbed the North Peak, following the same route as Roberts but traversing along the connecting ridge to the further summit.
Package Grade : Moderate
Duration : 21 days
Glimpse of Itinerary :
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02 : Kathmandu free day for trekking preparation
Day 03 : Kathmandu fly to Lukla (2800m) then commence trek to Phakding (2600m)
Day 04 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 05 : Excursion day around Namche Bazaar
Day 06 : Trek to Dole (4000m)
Day 07 : Trek to Machharma (4400m)
Day 08 : Trek to Gokyo (4750m)
Day 09 : Trek to Thangna (4600m) via Gokyo-Ri (5350m)
Day 10 : Trek to Jongla (4600m) via Cho-La pass (5400m)
Day 11 : Trek to Dingboche (4410m)
Day 12 : Trek to Chukung (4700m)
Day 13 : Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5100m)
Day 14 : Island Peak Summit (6190m) and back to Base camp
Day 15 : Trek back to Dingboche (4410m)
Day 16 : Trek to Thyangboche (3800m)
Day 17 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 18 : Trek back to Lukla (2800m)
Day 19 : Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 20 : A free day in Kathmandu
Day 21 : Transfer to International airport
Cost Includes :
Arrival and departure transfer from Kathmandu airport
Accomodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight cost
All three meals while in trekking
A climbing guide and necessery porters for the climbing
Everest national park fee
Island peak climbing permit fee
Climbing allowance of the climbing guide
Insurance of trekking and climbing staff
Cost Excludes :
Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu
All climbing equipments
Nepal visa fee
Any international flight cost
Your personal and medical insurance
Other cost not mentioned above
