Highlights
- Experience awe-inspiring views of some of the world's highest peaks.
- standing at 6189m, and enjoy the exhilarating sense of accomplishment as you stand atop this iconic peak
- Enjoy unparalleled panoramic views of towering peaks such as Makalu, Baruntse, and Amadablam
- thrilling mix of rock, ice, and crevasse terrain, providing a challenging yet rewarding climbing experience
Short Island Peak Climbing Overview
Experience the Thrill of short Island Peak Climbing Embark on an exhilarating journey to conquer Island Peak (6189m), Nepal's most sought-after expedition peak above 6000m. With its standard climbing route presenting a thrilling mix of rock, ice, and crevasses, Island Peak promises an unforgettable adventure for seasoned climbers and enthusiasts alike. Choose from two exciting options to kickstart your ascent: start from the base camp at 5,087 meters (16,690 ft), commencing the climb between 2 and 3 am for an early morning adrenaline rush, or opt for the convenient route to High Camp at around 5,600 meters (18,400 ft) to streamline your summit day efforts. From High Camp, navigate through the glacier and ascend a steep snow and ice slope, culminating in an awe-inspiring vertical face ascent of 60 – 70 degrees over approximately 150 meters to reach the summit ridge. At the pinnacle of Island Peak, soak in breathtaking vistas of majestic peaks, including the iconic Mt. Everest, standing proudly about 10km to the north. Marvel at the panoramic spectacle of towering giants like Nuptse, Lhotse, Lhotse Central, and Lhotse Shar, while also beholding the stunning presence of Makalu (8475m), Baruntse (7129m) to the east, and Amadablam (6812m) to the south. Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition P Ltd, we've tailored a specialized Short Island Peak Climbing itinerary catered exclusively to independent trekkers seeking a solo adventure. Our experienced guides will meet you at Chukung and accompany you on the journey from base camp to summit and back. Rest assured, we'll handle all aspects of the climbing experience, from safety instructions and gear demonstrations to delicious camp meals prepared along the way. Prepare to unleash your inner adventurer and conquer the heights of Island Peak with Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition P Ltd. Book your expedition now for an unforgettable Himalayan odyssey!
Short Island peak climbing permit
Permission to climb the peaks will be granted for a period of one month only.
March – April- May US$250/ person
September-October-November US$125/ person
December-January-February US$70/ person
June- July- August US$70/ person
As per the decision of Nepal Government, secretary-level dated 2071/1/16, the insurance amount for Sardar, mountain guide and high altitude worker fund is fixed as Rs 1.5 million. Similarly, medical insurance is fixed as Rs 4 hundred thousand. Mountain Heli-rescue of 10000USD is mandatory. The Maximum number of members in one team is 15.
Garbage deposit to acquire a climbing permit will be US$ 500.00. (US$ five hundred). The refund shall be made as per the provisions of NMA.
Other required permits
Sagarmatha National Park Permit NRS.3395/ person single entry.
Trekkers Information Management System TIMS Rs.2000/ person single entry.
Local municipality tax Rs.2000/ tourist (this tax have been collected from September 2017)
Isand peak climbing season
Climbing in Spring: March to May is the best time with clear weather and not much cold.
Climbing in Autumn: October to November is another best time with clear weather.
Climbing in Winter: Winter could be under -30 or bellow. There could be snow or bad weather with poor visibility. But there still some people who have made it in winter.
Climbing in Summer: Generally, summer has cloudy days which has no good views.
Climbing permit (NMA Group B Peak):
Beside the Island Peak Climbing itinerary, we also organize a full course of 14 days including
Fly to Lukla- Phakding- Namche- Tengboche- Dingboche -Chukung- Island Peak Base Camp- High Camp and return. Further, we can add Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing as well as on request.
Climbing equipmnt Clic Here
Hotel in Kathamndu Green Eco Resort
Day to Day Itinerary
Meet the guide in Chukung
- Meet your climbing guide at your guesthouse in Chukung.
- Have a chat with the guide to learn about the mountain, the route, and what to expect.
- Rest at the guesthouse after dinner.
Training and rest day in Chukung
- After breakfast, practice climbing on a wall with your guide to learn about safety and equipment.
- Learn how to ascend and descend safely and get comfortable with your gear.
- Return to the guesthouse for lunch and relax for the afternoon.
- Rest at the guesthouse at night.
Trek to Base Camp
- Have breakfast at the guesthouse and trek to the base camp.
- Walk for about 5 hours from Chhukung to reach the Island Peak Base Camp at 5150m.
- Spend the rest of the day resting to acclimatize to the higher altitude.
Trek to High camp
- Trek to High Camp, about 3 hours away at an altitude of 5600m.
- Decide whether to set up camp here or continue from the base camp.
- Enjoy the altitude advantage at High Camp but be prepared for challenging conditions.
- Rest at the campsite at night.
Summit Island peak and return to Chukung
- Summit Island Peak and return to Chukung.
- Start early in the morning to reach the top by noon, before strong winds pick up.
- Climb through steep and uneven terrain to reach the summit.
- Spend time enjoying the breathtaking views before descending.
- Return to the base camp and then continue to Chhukung for the night.
- Thank your guide and say goodbye.
Whats Included?
Accommodation
- Four-nights Hotel in Kathmandu with B/B basis
Meals
- Welcome and farewell dinner at Nepali Kitchen
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea/coffee) while on the trek
Transportation
- Airport pick-ups and drops in a private vehicle
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Other
- Full day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
- All necessary paperwork
- Annapurna Conservation Area entrance fee and TIMS
- Professional & government licensed holder English Speaking Trekking Guide
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, Transportation and accommodation
- Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for staff including porters woolen hat, gloves, shocks, shoes & sunglasses etc…
- Entrance fee of all Monastery & Museums while on the trek
- Annapurna Base camp Trekking Map
- First Aid medical box with Guide
- All government and local taxes
Whats not Included?
Not Included
- International Airfare and Nepal Visa fee
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
- Any Alcoholic Drinks, Water and deserts in Trek
- Hot Shower, Battery Charges, International call, WIFI & internet on Trek
- Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation
- Tips for guides and porters
Notes
- Your big Luggage should be 12 kg each without your Carry bag (small bag). You have to carry 4/5 kg with a small bag during you walking on the Trekking. Your small bag should be over 30 to 40L.
- You have to bring personal medicine box for the mountain. You have to good physical condition is necessary to travel in Nepal. It is recommended to go to doctor for a checkup before coming to Nepal.
Travel Infos
Trekking season
- No of Pax: min 2 person
- Height: 6189m
- Grade: Technical (little ice and snow wall)
- Best time: March/ April, October/ November
- Transportation: Car, van, domestic flight
- Fooding: from local guest house and from our kitchen
- Accommodation: local guest house and camp
- Taken care by: Climbing guide and other staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trekking guide will have the license from Nepal government after the completion the formal training. Our trekking guide has the long experience to Annapurna Base Camp. He speaks English and keeps knowledge about High Altitude mountain sickness, first aid, Annapurna Mountain and its history, people and culture. We will provide a porter (helper to carry the luggage) with warm clothing’s while going to the high mountain. Our company will give priority to the local porter as much as they are available. Porter can speak little English but they are friendly and honest.
There are limited medical facilities in the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking trail. We recommend to our trekkers to bring their own medicine (a headache, stomach ache, painkiller, Diamox, bandage, iodine, cotton, gauze, handy place, common cold, diarrhea, and scissor). Do not expect doctor or medical clinic in the upper section.
We will accommodate you in nice and tiny guest houses in the Annapurna Base Camp trek. The guest houses are also known as the tea house. You have will your own room (twin sharing) but the bathroom is sharing. The guest houses are safe and are friendly. Your guide and porter will have their own room. From Deurali to ABC there are limited guest houses. In a busy season, you may have to share with more than 2 people in 1 room. The general understanding in trekking is sleep and eat at the same guest house. You will be served freshly cooked food. All the guest house have a standard menu with the fixed price which is set by the Local Lodge Management Committee. You can choose your meal from the menu.
There is electricity supply until the Annapurna Base Camp. There may have some power cut schedule in the winter season. Generally, they will ask you to pay extra for charging. Nepal has 220-volt power system. The power sockets are 2pin, 3 pins both are ok. Most of the guest houses offer paid internet services but upper section has no good reception for internet. For your convenient, you can buy a local SIM card in Kathmandu and buy an internet package.
Trekking in Nepal is safe. There is no life-threatening in Annapurna region from human but precaution is always advised. If you require an emergency lift up from the mountain we can send the helicopter from Kathmandu or Pokhara. The price of the Heli charter is per hour basis. That should be paid by yourself or by your insurance. You may buy a insurance which includes emergency evacuation (search and rescue).
Recommended Trekking Gear Lists:
- Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light full leather boots
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks and lightweight inner socks
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Fleece or wool pants
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
- Good wind/rain jacket
- Warm fleece jacket or jersey or pullover
- Good -20 Sleeping bag (can be rented or buy in Kathmandu or in Pokhara)
- A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband.
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
- Gloves (light and heavy)
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Some T-shirts
- Some Underwears
- Hiking shorts
- Sneakers and/or sandals
- Headlamp or torchlight with sphere batteries
- Basic First Aid Kit (We also provide comprehensive first aid medical kit)
- Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
- Daypack (approximately 25 ltr)
- Water bottles (2 bottles recommended)
- Toiletries
- Small wash towel
Chocolate, biscuit, chewing gum, Snickers or etc
Please bring a prmanent water bottle to refill the boiled water or to put iodine tablets to purify the water, rubbish bag to bring the rubbish till the lodge or to the right place and etc.
Himalayas are very fargile. We cant predict the weather condition. Our business is to take care of you in trekking. We give first priourity to your safety while in trekking. If the weather condition is very bad or you are seriously injured or sick, your leader will have a authority to amend or cancel the rest of the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
