Sep 24 - Oct 6, 2023 | Change
Imja Tse (Island Peak)
via Ama Dablam Base Camp
trekking peak
(13 days)
Everest Region, Nepal
climbing gear required
- With 1 Side Trip: via Ama Dablam Base Camp
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Highlights:
Tengboche, Ama Dablam Base Camp, 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 $295.00 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.
$200 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.
$200 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.
Side trip via Ama Dablam Base Camp: If you are itching to get off the trekking highway to Everest Base Camp, a day detour off to the much less visited Ama Dablam Base Camp may be just what you're looking for. This off the beaten path side trip take you right up to the base of one of the Khumbu regions most beautiful mountains. Along the way, you’ll get views of Everest as you pass by yak shelters and walls constructed by Sherpa herdsmen.
Weather Conditions in September
change startMid-September marks the start of the ‘Fall Season’ historically the monsoon would end in mid-September, however in recent years the monsoon has officially withdrawn in early October. While there is a good chance of precipitation, clear skies and lush, rice paddy terraced hills are your spectacular when it is not raining. The chance of rain decreases as the month progresses. The end of the monsoon means there is still a chance of the occasional heavy snowfall at high altitudes. Furthermore, high passes can have a lot of snow that has accumulated over the monsoon.
At a glance
On average there are 15 days with precipitation in
September. The highest point on the trek is
Imja Tse (Island Peak) at
6189 m. During
September, expect high temperatures of around
-0.7°C (31°F)
and lows down to
-10.7°C (13°F)
at Imja Tse (Island Peak).
Imja Tse (Island Peak)
via Ama Dablam Base Camp
Trekking peak
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (13 days)
- 1 Side Trip: via Ama Dablam Base Camp
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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.
| Sun Sep 24 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 18.4°C (65°F) in September. |
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Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$180.00
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Lukla (2860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.2°C (67°F) and lows of about 9.2°C (49°F) in September. |
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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 |
| Mon Sep 25 (day 2) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m) Overnight |
| Tue Sep 26 (day 3) |
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Tengboche (3870 m)
About 5 hours from Namche |
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Pangboche (3930 m)
About 2 hours from Tengboche or about 6-7 hours from Namche Overnight |
| Wed Sep 27 (day 4) |
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Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m)
about 3 hours up from Pangboche |
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Pangboche (3930 m)
About 1-1.5 hours back down from Ama Dablam Base Camp Overnight |
| Thu Sep 28 (day 5) |
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Dingboche (4410 m)
About 3 hours from Pangboche or about 5 hours from Tengboche Overnight |
| Fri Sep 29 (day 6) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Overnight |
| Sat Sep 30 (day 7) |
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Chukhung (4730 m)
About 3 hours from Dingboche Overnight |
| Sun Oct 1 (day 8) |
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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 7.0°C (45°F) and lows of about -7.0°C (19°F) in October. Overnight |
| Mon Oct 2 (day 9) |
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Imja Tse (Island Peak) Base Camp (4970 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.6°C (42°F) and lows of about -8.4°C (17°F) in October. Overnight |
| Tue Oct 3 (day 10) |
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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 5.6°C (42°F) and lows of about -8.4°C (17°F) in October. |
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Chukhung (4730 m)
About 2-3 hours from Base Camp Overnight |
| Wed Oct 4 (day 11) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.9°C (48°F) and lows of about -5.1°C (23°F) in October. |
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Pangboche (3930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.8°C (53°F) and lows of about -2.2°C (28°F) in October. |
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Phortse (3840 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.4°C (54°F) and lows of about -1.6°C (29°F) in October. |
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Khumjung (3790 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.7°C (55°F) and lows of about -1.3°C (30°F) in October. |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.8°C (59°F) and lows of about 0.8°C (33°F) in October. Overnight |
| Thu Oct 5 (day 12) |
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Lukla (2860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.2°C (65°F) and lows of about 4.2°C (40°F) in October. Overnight |
| Fri Oct 6 (day 13) |
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Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$180.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. |
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.
