The Island Peak Climbing (19 Nights 20 Days) Overview: Snowy horizon offers full board package for the Island Peaks Climbing as a Classic adventure, which includes climbing permit from NMA, and all other necessary logistics form arrival up to departure from Kathmandu. We operate both Individual and Group Joining packages for this Island Peak Climbing in coming autumn 2012 for which you can consider the below mentioned dates and schedules. Hence, we are happy to invite the climbers requiring full board service for the Island Peak climbing autumn 2012. Our service includes the proper maps of the trekking and climbing route, hygienic high altitude food cooked freshly by our experienced cooks, experienced and professional trekking and climbing Sherpas and guides, sufficient and quality logistics, properly arranged arrival and departure transfers, well managed accommodation and tours to Kathmandu valley as well. Island Peak is one of the most popular peaks to climb in Nepal. It is a technically simple to climb and it offers superb views of Khumbu area from its summit. Nuptse (7.879m), Lhotse (8.501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8.410m), as yet still unclimbed and Lhotse Shar (8.383m) are the major peaks could be viewed from the summit of this peak where the entire Everest massive in front with these rugged summits is stands. To the east of the peak the rising above the frozen waves of the Lhotse Shar Glacier the Cho Polu (6.734mt.) with red granite mass of Makalu (8,475m) could also be viewed. Island Peak is also known as Imja Tse in Nepali, which was first climbed in 1953 by a British team as a training exercise in preparation for Mount Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members of this first ascent team. The peak was named by Eric Shipton party in 1951 as it reminded them of an island in the sea of ice when viewed Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 1
from Dingboche. Later in 1983 the peak was renamed as Imja Tse in the Sherpa tongue but could not become famous like Island Peak. The peak is actually an extension of the ridge coming down off the south end of Lhotse Shar. This mountain climbing in Nepal is introduced as an inexpensive and easy adventure with low permit fee for aspiring climbers. They can experience the striking beauty of the summit with only 6160m of the Island peak Expedition. The climbers can be acclimatized in the pocket on the way back from the standard Everest base camp trekking. Thus, it is said that the Island Peak climbing could be done as an add-on activity to the most famous EBC trekking adventure. Day to Day Itinerary; Day- 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport transfer to hotel, briefing in the afternoon, and last minute shopping. (Service: hotel accommodation BB Plan) Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla; Trek (4hrs) to Phakding (2652m); lodge accommodation Day 03: Trek (6hrs) from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) through colorful Khumbu villages Day 04: Rest day for acclimatization; you may hike to famous Everest View Hotel (3800m) (3hrs) to see Everest; back at Namche visit Hilary and Sherpa museum Day 05: Trek (5hrs) from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3850m); visit significant Buddhist monastery; Day 06: Trek (4-5hrs) from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4350m); catch glimpses of Lhotse, Ama Dablam; Day 07: Rest for acclimatization at Dingboche; enjoy pleasant Sherpa village Service: guides, porters, lodge accommodation (B L D). Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (5018m approx 4hrs walk) Service: guides, porters, lodge accommodation (B L D). Day 09: Trek from Lobuche to Everest base camp (5200m approx 5 hrs walk) Explore Everest Base Camp {Service: guides, porters, Tent accommodation (B L D)}. Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 2
Day 10: Everest Base Camp to Kalapatther (5545m) and back to Lobuche (5018) Day 11: From Lobuche (5218) to Chhukung (4730m); lodge accommodation Day 12: Trek (3hrs) from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5087m); camping accommodation. Day 13: Climb to Island Peak (6189m); camping accommodation Day 14: Trek (3hrs) from Island Peak Base Camp to Chhukung; Day 15: Trek (4hrs) from Chhukung to Pangboche (3985m); enjoy Sherpa culture; Day 16: Trek (6hrs) from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3400m.); {Service: guides, porters, lodge accommodation (B L D}). Day 17: Trek (7hrs) from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m) through scenic Khumbu; this last evening in the mountains, farewell party with our staff. Day 18: scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, takes about 35 minutes. {Service: Flight ticket, Hotel accommodation (B L D)}. Day 19: Free day and explore around the city. Farewell dinner with culture program in the evening {Service: Farewell Dinner, Hotel accommodation (B, D). Day 20: Drop to Airport for final departure Package Cost: Group of 4 persons: -With 1 Xmountain International Mountain Guide Euro 3.585,00 + International flight. -Without Mountain Guide Euro 2.040,00 + International flight. Notes: Cost defers on Hotel Category for Hotels in Kathmandu. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of the clients. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per request with nominal additional cost. Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 3
The offered cost is net payable to Snowy Horizon. Travel agents may add their service charges on their own on top of this cost offer. For any kind of changes please contact us by email or call to us. Package Includes: Pick up and drop Airport-Hotel-Airport in Kathmandu by private vehicle. Flight ticket from Kathmandu-Lukla- Kathmandu. 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek. Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek. Trekking Permit (National Park entry fee). Island Peak Climbing permit and Climbing Sherpa as per group size (2:1). TIMS card (Trekker s Information Management System). Necessary staff during the trekking period With Experience Guide and Porter. 20 Kg Luggage free Per Person during the trekking (with porter or yaks). Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment for all trekking staffs. Group medical supplies (First Aid kit). 3 Nights hotel accommodation with BB Plan in Kathmandu. Farewell Dinner before departure. Our service charges. The Package Excludes: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Your Travel insurance (Mandatory). International airfare and date change or ticket re issuance charges. Nepal entry visa fee (you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos. Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected). All kind of drinks (hot, cold and alcoholic) Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls and internet service. Personal trekking Equipments. Sightseeing/Monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu. Any others expenses not mentioned on package Includes section. OUR ADDITIONAL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND OFFERS S.N. ACTIVITIES UPOR REQUEST (PARTICULARS) COST in US$ / Person Remarks Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 4
1. Paragliding Tandem Flight (Duration 30 Minutes) US$ 100.00 In Pokhara 2. Kathmandu-Pokhara and VV Flight Tickets per sector US$ 110.00 In Pokhara 3. Bungee Jumping Day Trip in Kodari with transport US$ 130.00 In Kodari 4. Single Passenger's Ultra Light aircraft mountain US$ 155.00 In Pokhara flight in Pokhara (15 Minutes) Note: For Paragliding other than Annapurna area trekkers or the participant of the tour enclosed Pokhara, we may need to arrange additional transport by surface or by air to Pokhara. The additional cost will be liable on top of above cost. Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 5