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Imja Tse (Island Peak)
trekking peak
(12 days)
Everest Region, Nepal
climbing gear required
Highlights:
Tengboche, Chukhung Ri, and Imja Tse (Island Peak)
Difficulty:
strenuous
(climbing fees, rentals, ect)
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $320.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits Sagarmatha National Park Entry, Island Peak Permit, and Local Everest Region Tax
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- Peak Service Charge Covers administration of peak permit, garbage deposit, and other logistics for the climb.
- Base Camp Tented Accommodation & Food Includes tented accommodation, dinner, lunch, and breakfast
- Guide's Transport
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
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Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
Booking the flight with the trek insures that the guide will be able to be on the same flight in addition transport to/from the Kathmandu airport from your hotel is included.
$230 per person
+ $15 per person for service/transport fee
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Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Booking the flight with the trek insures that the guide will be able to be on the same flight in addition transport to/from the Kathmandu airport from your hotel is included.
$230 per person
+ $15 per person for service/transport fee
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
The most popular Trekking Peak in Nepal, the climb of 6189 m (20,285 ft) Imja Tse, more commonly known as Island Peak, is a great introduction to peak climbing in the Himalayas. The route to the glaciated summit follows a steep slope and traverses a narrow ridge. Crampons, Ice-axe and ropes are necessary for this climb. Limited climbing gear can be hired in Dingboche, or Namche Bazaar, a more extensive selection can be found in Kathmandu. From the summit of Island peak there is a spectacular panorama of the Chukhung valley and surrounding peaks of the Khumbu, including the Nupste, the south face of Lhotse, Makalu, and the graceful pointed peak of Ama Dablam. A porter is not mandatory but highly recommended to help carry your climbing gear.
Weather Conditions in January
change startJanuary is one of the coldest and driest months, which makes it good for Himalayan views while wearing lots of layers. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. The days are short and the nights long, so you can finally catch up on War and Peace while hiking the Himalayas. Now that’s something to be proud of! Go with the e-book version, your back or your porter’s back will thank you for it. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.
At a glance
On average there are 2 days with precipitation in
January. The highest point on the trek is
Imja Tse (Island Peak) at
6189 m. During
January, expect high temperatures of around
-9.7°C (15°F)
and lows down to
-26.7°C (-16°F)
at Imja Tse (Island Peak).
Imja Tse (Island Peak)
Trekking peak
(Elevation Profile)
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(12 days)
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| Tue Jan 28 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in January. |
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Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$230.00
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Lukla (2860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in January. |
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Phakding (2860 m)
About 3 hours from Lukla |
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Monjo (2835 m)
About 2.5 hours from Phakding |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 2.5 hours from Monjo or about 5 hours from Phakding Overnight |
| Wed Jan 29 (day 2) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m) Overnight |
| Thu Jan 30 (day 3) | |
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Tengboche (3870 m)
About 4-5 hours from Namche Overnight |
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Rating:
| 1 review
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| Fri Jan 31 (day 4) |
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Pangboche (3930 m)
About 2 hours from Tengboche |
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Dingboche (4410 m)
About 3 hours from Pangboche or about 5 hours from Tengboche Overnight |
| Sat Feb 1 (day 5) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Overnight |
| Sun Feb 2 (day 6) |
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Chukhung (4730 m)
About 3 hours from Dingboche Overnight |
| Mon Feb 3 (day 7) |
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Chukhung Ri (5550 m)
About 3-4 hours up and 1-2 hours back down to Chukhung |
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Chukhung (4730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.0°C (34°F) and lows of about -16.0°C (3°F) in February. Overnight |
| Tue Feb 4 (day 8) |
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Imja Tse (Island Peak) Base Camp (4970 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.4°C (31°F) and lows of about -17.4°C (1°F) in February. Overnight |
| Wed Feb 5 (day 9) |
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Imja Tse (Island Peak) (6189 m)
About a 10-12 hour climb and return to Base Camp |
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Imja Tse (Island Peak) Base Camp (4970 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.4°C (31°F) and lows of about -17.4°C (1°F) in February. |
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Chukhung (4730 m)
About 2-3 hours from Base Camp Overnight |
| Thu Feb 6 (day 10) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.9°C (37°F) and lows of about -14.1°C (7°F) in February. |
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Pangboche (3930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.8°C (42°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in February. |
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Phortse (3840 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.4°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in February. |
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Khumjung (3790 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.7°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.3°C (13°F) in February. |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.8°C (48°F) and lows of about -8.2°C (17°F) in February. Overnight |
| Fri Feb 7 (day 11) |
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Lukla (2860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.2°C (54°F) and lows of about -4.8°C (23°F) in February. Overnight |
| Sat Feb 8 (day 12) |
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Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$230.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in February. |
via Ama Dablam Base Camp Itinerary Reviews
by Ludmila (Germany) on Nov 1, 2018
Everest Base Camp via Ama Dablam Base Camp led by Pemba Chiri Sherpa
side trip to Ama Dablam was a great idea, really nice trip. I enjoyed it very much.
