Lobuche East and Island Peak Climbing

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Group size: Min:2, Max: 10+ Max-Altitude: 6189M
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: Private/Sharing Room Lodge/Teahouse/Camping
Fitness level: Challenging

Trip Introduction

Lobuche East and Island Peak Expedition combine ascending peaks in the Everest Region. This itinerary ensures you acclimatize gradually whilst trekking up the Khumbu Valley to Everest base camp and gradually progressing before reaching the summit of Lobuche East Peak and Island Peak. Both the peaks are of a semi-technical nature. Lobuche East Peak 6119M is one of the most popular 6,000M climbing peaks in Nepal. Everest summit teams mostly use the Lobuche East peak as one of the training peaks before attempting the summit.

 Island Peak 6189M is another popular 6,000M+ climbing peak in Nepal. The peak is an extension of the ridge coming down off the south end of Lhotse Shar. Imja Tse is a popular mountaineering objective for climbers in Nepal. 

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.

Day 02: Fly to Lukla | Trek to Phakding
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. | Phakding: 2610 m/8613 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 03: Trek to Namche
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization
Altitude: 3440 m/11352 ft. Meal: BLD

Day 05: Trek to Thame
Altitude: 3800 m/12540 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 06: Trek to Lumde
Altitude: 4380 m/14455 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 07: Trek to Gokyo via Renjo-la Pass (5360 m)
Altitude: Renjo-la Pass: 5360 m/17685 ft. Gokyo: 4790 m/15805 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Day 08: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day - Optional Hike to Gokyo Ri or 5th Lake
Altitude: 5,357 m. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 09: Trek to Tragnang
Altitude: 4700 m/15510 ft. | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass
Altitude: Cho-la pass: 5330 m/17589 ft. | Dzongla: 4830 m/15939 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp, back to Gorakshep
Altitude: EBC: 5357m/17678 ft. | Gorakshep: 5140 m/16960 ft. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek to Kalapatthar, trek back to Lobuche
Altitude: Kalapatthar: 5550 m/18315 ft. | Lobuche: 4910 m/16203 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Trek to Lobuche High Camp | Pre-Climb Training
Altitude: 5,400m/17,712ft | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Summit and Return to Base Camp
Altitude: 6119m/20,070 ft. | Trek: 9/10 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Contingency day / back to Lobuche
Meal: BLD

Day 16: Trek to Chhukung via Kongma-la pass
Altitude: Kongma-la: 5535 m/18265 ft. | Chhukung: 4750 m/15675 ft. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 17: Climb Chhukung Tse and back to Chhukung
Altitude: 5857 m | Climb: 6-8 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 18: Island Peak base camp | Climbing training course and preparation
Altitude: 5,200m/17,060ft. | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 19: Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20305ft) back to Chhukung
Altitude: 6,189m/20305ft. | Trek: 8/9 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 20: Trek to Namche
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

 Day 21: Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 22: Fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Meal: B

Day 23: Spare day | Meal: B

Day 24: Departure | Meal: B

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.

Day 02: Fly to Lukla | Trek to Phakding
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. | Phakding: 2610 m/8613 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 03: Trek to Namche
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization
Altitude: 3440 m/11352 ft. Meal: BLD

Day 05: Trek to Thame
Altitude: 3800 m/12540 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 06: Trek to Lumde
Altitude: 4380 m/14455 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 07: Trek to Gokyo via Renjo-la Pass (5360 m)
Altitude: Renjo-la Pass: 5360 m/17685 ft. Gokyo: 4790 m/15805 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Day 08: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day - Optional Hike to Gokyo Ri or 5th Lake
Altitude: 5,357 m. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 09: Trek to Tragnang
Altitude: 4700 m/15510 ft. | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass
Altitude: Cho-la pass: 5330 m/17589 ft. | Dzongla: 4830 m/15939 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp, back to Gorakshep
Altitude: EBC: 5357m/17678 ft. | Gorakshep: 5140 m/16960 ft. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek to Kalapatthar, trek back to Lobuche
Altitude: Kalapatthar: 5550 m/18315 ft. | Lobuche: 4910 m/16203 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Trek to Lobuche High Camp | Pre-Climb Training
Altitude: 5,400m/17,712ft | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Summit and Return to Base Camp
Altitude: 6119m/20,070 ft. | Trek: 9/10 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Contingency day / back to Lobuche
Meal: BLD

Day 16: Trek to Chhukung via Kongma-la pass
Altitude: Kongma-la: 5535 m/18265 ft. | Chhukung: 4750 m/15675 ft. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 17: Climb Chhukung Tse and back to Chhukung
Altitude: 5857 m | Climb: 6-8 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 18: Island Peak base camp | Climbing training course and preparation
Altitude: 5,200m/17,060ft. | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 19: Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20305ft) back to Chhukung
Altitude: 6,189m/20305ft. | Trek: 8/9 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 20: Trek to Namche
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

 Day 21: Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 22: Fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Meal: B

Day 23: Spare day | Meal: B

Day 24: Departure | Meal: B

Important Note

Included / Exclude

SERVICE INCLUDES:

  • Airport transfer with an escort in a private vehicle
  • Fully catered camping trek during Summit Days
  • 20 nights’ accommodation with meals at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge available en-route during the trek (Few nights’ at during trek with attached bathrooms/toilets)
  • English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1)
  • Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps, Adventure Certificate
  • Equipment allowance for the guide 
  • Island peak climbing permit
  • Lobuche peak climbing permit
  • Sagarmatha National Park Permit
  • Khumbu Permit
  • Garbage Deposit Fee.
  • 3 nights’ accommodation at Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast (Twin/Double Sharing basis)
  • Domestic Airfare for the sector Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu (Ramechhap/Lukla/Ramechhap in peak season)
  • Equipment clothing for porter & staff
  • Insurance for all staff & porters
  • Free group gears: Rope, Snow bar, Ice Hammer, Ice Screw
  • All the government and local taxes

SERVICE EXCLUDES:

  • Nepal Visa - (Cost- US$- 25 for 15 days & $- 40 for 30 days)
  • Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu (Except welcome/farewell dinner)
  • Travel insurance
  • Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca-cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phone bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry, etc.
  • The cost incurred during an emergency, evacuations
  • Tips for Climbing Sherpa/Guide/porters/driver...
  • Any other expenses not included in “Service Includes”
  • Personal Climbing Equipment. The personal gears are available to hire at Khare (starting point of Mera Peak). For hiring the personal gear, it would cost around USD 100 to USD 200. Ice axe, Crampons, Harness, Tape Slings, Screwgate, Karabiners (2 locks, 2 unlock), Descender/Abseil Device, Mountaineering Boots, Ascender, Helmet

Best time to travel

Spring: March-May Autumn: September to December

Physical Condition and requirement

Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes, however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is important that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the Island Peak. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Treks Planner Nepal before booking the trek.

Additional info

Trekking in the Himalayan region goes through unexpected complication like natural and health challenges resulting changes in the itinerary for your own security reason, If such incident happens during the trek our professional Guide, Porters and leader take you to final point safely for evacuation so, please be friendly with your guide for more achievements and protections. Flights in the Himalayan region often get cancelled even in the best season due to bad weather so we request our travelers to carry luggage for extra days.

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip but if you want, we can still customize the itinerary according to your wish and preferable time for visit. Feel free to write to us or you can even give us a call if you would like to discuss any aspect regarding the trip.

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