Highlights
- Stunning 360-Degree Panoramas: Mt. Everest and enjoy unparalleled views of Lhotse,
Nuptse, Makalu, Baruntse, and Ama Dablam. - Flexible Climbing Strategies: Direct
from Base Camp (5,087m) or High Camp (5,600m) to save
your energy for the final peak push. - Technical Milestone: A thrilling 150-meter
headwall ascent on a fixed rope sloped at 60 to 70 degrees leading right to the
summit ridge. - Classic Alpine Terrain: An exhilarating mix
of rock scrambles, open glaciers, crevasses, and a steep snow ridge.
Short Island Peak Climbing Overview
Short Island Peak Climbing package is the perfect add-on for solo travelers and independent trekking groups. Designed exclusively for trekkers who are already well-acclimatized and exploring the Khumbu region, this fast-track itinerary focuses strictly on the climb. Your adventure begins in Chukung, where your expert climbing guide and base camp team will be waiting to welcome you and check your gear.
On Island peak summit day, the alpine push begins early under the stars between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM. Your guide will expertly navigate the rocky paths and moraines before it is time to strap on crampons and rope up to cross the open glacier. The ultimate highlight of the expedition is ascending the breathtaking, vertical snow-and-ice headwall using mechanical ascenders (Jumars) on fixed lines. Reaching the narrow pinnacle ridge rewards you with an unforgettable adrenaline rush and front-row, panoramic seats to the world's highest giants, including Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
Best Season Short Island Peak Climbing
Spring (Best) March to May Peak Season: Stable weather, clear skies, and comfortable daytime temperatures. Ideal for maximum visibility.
Autumn (Best) September to November Excellent Season: Crisp, dry air right after the monsoons. Offers unparalleled deep blue skies and stable snow conditions.
Winter December to February: Temperatures can drop below -30°C. High risk of heavy snow and poor visibility, suited only for highly experienced winter climbers.
Climbing Permits & Organizing
We handle 100% of the complex paperwork so you can focus entirely on your training. The required government permits and industry compliance fees include:
1. NMA Climbing Permit Fees (Per Person)
- Spring (March–May): USD 250
- Autumn (September–November): USD 125
- Winter & Summer (Dec–Feb / June–Aug): USD 70
2. Mandatory Local & National Park Fees
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit: NPR 3,395 per person
- Local Municipality Tourism Tax: NPR 4,000 per person
3. Safety Logistics & Environmental Deposits
- Garbage Deposit: A mandatory USD 500 refundable deposit is paid to the NMA to ensure responsible, eco-friendly climbing practices.
- Mandatory Insurance: In accordance with Nepal Government regulations, all guiding staff are fully covered with Rs 1.5 million in life insurance, Rs 400,000 in medical coverage, and mandatory USD 10,000 Mountain Helicopter Rescue coverage.
Climbing Equipment Required
Island Peak requires dedicated technical mountaineering gear. Key items include an ice axe, crampons, high-altitude double boots, harness, helmet, figure-8 descender, ascender (Jumar), and locking carabiners. Details Clic Here
Why Choose Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition?
Running successful Himalayan expeditions since 2006 and 28 years of guiding experience straight to your trip.
- Our Experience & Assurance: We don't just provide a guide; we provide a certified, experienced mountain professional whose top priority is your safety and high summit success rate.
- Independent Traveler Experts: We understand solo trekking logistics perfectly. We meet you exactly where you need us, completely taking the stress out of high-altitude logistics.
- Full-Service Comfort: From safety demonstrations and gear checks at base camp to delicious, hot, and hygienic camp meals prepared by our staff, we provide premium care on the mountain.
Our Best Price & Package Options
Because you are already in the mountains, we offer an incredibly competitive rate for this service.
Looking for a longer trip? If you do not want the short package from Chukung, Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition also organizes the full 14-Day Island Peak Climbing Itinerary (including flights to Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Dingboche). On request, we can easily combine this climb with the classic Everest Base Camp Trek.
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.
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