4 Days Island Peak Summit From Chhukung

  • Duration 4
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Challenging
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals Full Board During Trek
  • Accommodation 3-star & Tea House
  • Max. Altitude 5545m/1819ft
  • Activity Peak Climbing, Sightseeing, Exploration and Trekking
  • Group Type
  • Group Size 1-15(Customize your Trip on Request)
  • Best Season

4 Days Island Peak Summit From Chhukung Overview

Embark on an exhilarating Island Peak climbing expedition with our expert Chhukung-based services. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your lifelong dream of reaching a Himalayan summit. Island Peak (Imja Tse), standing at 6,189 meters (6,173 meters by some sources), offers an incredible opportunity for aspiring mountaineers aged 18-75 to experience high-altitude climbing. It’s a challenging yet immensely rewarding adventure for any climbing enthusiast.

The Island Peak Ascent:

The climb to Island Peak’s summit involves a mix of rock and ice climbing. After establishing a high camp, you’ll tackle a challenging 45-degree slope, requiring the skillful use of crampons before traversing a narrow, exposed crest to the top. While technically demanding, the panoramic views from the summit make Island Peak a truly worthwhile reward for your efforts.

Flexible Trekking Routes to Chhukung:

Your journey to Chhukung, the base for your climb, can be tailored to your existing trek in the Everest region. Whether you’re coming from Jhu, Phaplu, or Lukla, Chhukung can be seamlessly integrated into your itinerary. We can adapt your route through various popular passes and viewpoints, including:

  • Renjo La Pass (5338m)
  • Cho La Pass (5420m)
  • Kala Patthar (5545m)
  • Kongma La Pass (5535m)

These routes also offer the chance to experience the serene Sherpa villages and monasteries, providing clear memories of untouched traditional life.

Chhukung-Based Island Peak Climbing Package (2 Nights/3 Days):

Our dedicated Island Peak climbing package is structured to commence from Chhukung. This is ideal for those who have already completed their own trek to the Gokyo Valley or Everest Base Camp via Cho La Pass.

Upon your arrival in Chhukung, you will be warmly greeted by our experienced climbing guide/staff. They will provide a comprehensive pre-climb briefing about the Island Peak ascent. After successfully summiting Island Peak, our guide will lead you back to Chhukung, from where you are free to plan your onward journey to your nearest destination. Many of our clients join as individual trekkers to Chhukung, fostering excellent team dynamics for a successful and safe climbing experience. Enjoy trekking, climbing, and traveling together!

Meeting Your Team in Chhukung:

To ensure a smooth rendezvous, before you depart Kathmandu, we will provide you with:

  • Your Island Peak climbing permit (and other necessary permits for Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality).
  • Detailed information, including the name of our staff who will be waiting for you at your hotel/lodge in Chhukung.
  • Your permits and staff details will also be emailed to you for easy identification.

Renting Climbing Equipment in Chhukung:

Yes, you can rent most of the necessary climbing equipment in Chhukung. Our staff will assist you in acquiring the required gear for Island Peak. This generally includes essential mountaineering equipment such as:

  • Crampons
  • Harness
  • Ice Axe
  • Jumar (ascender)
  • Descender
  • Carabiners
  • Slings

While basic gear is available, we recommend having your personal mountaineering boots and comfortable clothing.

Trip Profile:

  • Summit: Island Peak (Imja Tse) at 6,189 meters (20,305 feet)
  • Cultural Immersion: Explore the rich Sherpa culture, traditions, and lifestyles of the Everest region.
  • Spectacular Landscapes: Witness the significant landscapes of the Khumbu Icefall and the towering Makalu Himalayas.
  • Combination Treks: This climbing expedition can be combined seamlessly with popular treks like Everest Base Camp (EBC) – Gokyo Lakes or other famous high passes (Three Passes Trek).

Achieve your mountaineering aspirations in the Himalayas. Contact us to plan your Island Peak climbing adventure!

Day to Day Itinerary
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Includes lunch and dinner. Leaving Chhukung, we will walk along a path that gradually rises to the upper Imja Valley. We will appreciate the spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Island Peak and other surrounding peaks. Our hard journey continued until we arrived at the Island Peak Base camp. We will install camps at the foot of the Island Peak ridge below the giant wall of Nuptse and Lhotse (5,087 m). Spend the night in the store.

Today is the day we have been waiting for because we have climbed the island and reached its peak. We are fully equipped in advance and adapted to the environment, with the aim of reaching the top of the mountain before noon. Especially strong winds after noon can cause obstacles when reaching the summit. Under the guidance and direction of our experienced Sherpa climbers, we will handle various technical parts and go to the top. At the top, we will get a magnificent view of Lhotse, Makalu, Lhotse Mid-peak, Lhotse, Mt Nuptse. , Mt Baruntse and other surrounding peaks. We will spend a short and high quality time at the top of Island Peak and then descend to the base camp for approximately 10 hours along the same route.

After successfully conquering the summit, we took the time to return to the trek, review our steps, follow the stony path and finally return to Chhukung. When we arrived at Chhukung, we could wash off the sweat and fatigue. Go for a walk.

As we pass through the rocky ravines in the morning, we begin to climb. This is not difficult, but you must climb a few rock stairs before the right side of the drain. This route extends along a ridge that leads to the nose of the glaciers of the summit, stimulating and revealing rays. You will have to provide a rope for the glacier because it contains several cracks, but it can be guided to the slope of snow and ice of 100 m / 330 feet (40-45 degrees) without difficulty, the rail will fix the rope. From the top of this slope, the length of the three cords along the crest of the apex leads to the top. You can successfully enjoy and climb bravely to the top, after which, some beautiful landscapes will continue to fall on Chhukung during the night. After the last start of the trip, after that, once again you will be your own trip back to Lukla.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes

During your trek what the things are included? Does the cost include full board meals and drinking water?  What is the ratio between trekker and porter? What safety back up on trek? Please kindly check the following inclusive and exclusive cost details of trip package: Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.

  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (2 nights).
  • Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (11 nights).
  • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
  • Free T shirt, bag and Hat.
  • Official expenses.
  • Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
  • Day guided city tour
  • All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Down jacket (to be returned after trip completion)
  • trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
  • All necessary paper work; trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit
  • Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
  • Group mountaineering (climbing) equipment
Cost Excludes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa – You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
  • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Price Includes’ section.
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
  • World heritage entrance permit.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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