Max. Altitude
6,169 m
Best Season
Mar-May & Oct- Dec
Activity
Trekking And Climbing
Start / End Point
Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Overview of Jiri to Island Peak Climbing
Jiri to Island peak climbing is a different way to experience and trek the Everest of Khumbu. Jiri to Island peak climbing is a combination of the gradual trek and the adventurous climb to an altitude of 6,169 m.
Jiri is the historic place from where sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay sherpa started their journey to summit Mt.Everest in 1953. This tiny city is also known as the Switzerland of Nepal and is famous for the cheese it produces. Jiri to island peak climbing gives us the chance of following the footsteps of the first climber to Everest.
Everest region is not only for the Everest summiteers and Everest Base camp trek but it has a lot more things to offer like island peak climbing. Island peak is one of the most challenging peaks to climb in the region of Everest. Island is also known as the Imja Tse. After a challenging climb to such a height, you’ll get an astonishing view of the whole Everest region. Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Chou, and Pumori are some of the examples that can be seen from the top. The view from the top is just breath Taking.
Jiri to Island Peak Climbing Itinerary
01
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport
Maximum Altitude
4,330 ft
Meals
Dinner
Accomodations
3-Star Hotel
Transportation
Airport to Hotel Transport
02
Drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya
Maximum Altitude
5,886 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accomodations
Lodge
Transportation
8 hours drive
03
Trek to Bhandar
Maximum Altitude
1520 m/4,987 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
04
Trek to Sete
Maximum Altitude
2500 m/8,202 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
05
Trek to Junbesi
Maximum Altitude
2675 m/8,773 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
06
Trek to NunThala
Maximum Altitude
2675m/8,773 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
07
Trek to Kharikhola
Maximum Altitude
2194m/7,200 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
08
Trek To Puyan
Maximum Altitude
2890m/9,482 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
09
Trek to Phakding
Maximum Altitude
2935m/9,626 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
10
Trek to Namche
Maximum Altitude
3443m/11,286 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
11
Acclimatization Day in Namche
Maximum Altitude
11,286 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accomodations
Lodge
12
Trek to Tengboche
Maximum Altitude
3867m/12,687 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
13
Trek to Dingboche
Maximum Altitude
4343m/14,245 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
14
Trek to Chhukung
Maximum Altitude
4730m/15,518 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
15
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Maximum Altitude
16,732 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
4 hours Trek
Accomodations
Tented Camp
16
Island Peak Summit and Return to Base Camp
Maximum Altitude
6169m/20,305 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Tented Camp
17
Trek to Pangboche
Maximum Altitude
3985m/13,074 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
18
Trek to Monjo
Maximum Altitude
2835m/9,301 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
19
Trek to Lukla
Maximum Altitude
9,383 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
20
Flight from Lukla To Kathmandu
Maximum Altitude
4,330 ft
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
3-Star Hotel
Transportation
30 minutes flight
21
Free and Exploration Day in Kathmandu.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
3-Star Hotel
22
Departure
Maximum Altitude
4,330 ft
Meals
Breakfast
Transportation
Hotel to Airport Transfer
Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal
- Breathable Underwear
- Sports Bra
- Base Layers
- Trekking Shirts
- Trekking Trousers and Shorts
- Fleece Jacket
- Down jacket (insulated jacket)
- Windcheater (water proof)
- Sun protection Hat
- Headband or Beanie
- Scarf or neckband
- Gloves (inner and outer )
- Hiking Boots
- Trekking Shoes
- Hiking Socks
- Thermal Socks
- Gaiters
- Duffel Bag
- Day pack
- Sleeping Bag
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Hydration bladder or Water bottle
- Head Lamps
- Batteries
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Woolen socks
- Waterproof jacket
- Lip Guard
- Insulated pants
- Baby wipers
Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal
- Water bottle
- Batteries and bulbs
- Flashlight
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Rucksack
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Sewing kit
- Polypropylene/wool socks
- Other required equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Down Jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Trekking shoes/boots
- Camp shoes
- Jumperorpile jacket
- Hiking pants
- Hiking shirts
- Full–sleeves shirt
- T-shirts
- Sun hat
- Gloves
- Woolen hat
- Long underwear
- Goggles or sun glasses
- Gaiters
- Sun block for lips
- Light cotton socks
- Mountain trekking boots
- Woolen socks to wear with boots
- Nylon wind breaker
- Insulated pants
- Nylon wind pants
- Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
- Sun hat
- Long cotton hiking shorts
- Fleece/wool for climbing
- Lightweight fleece
- Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
- Down high altitude sleeping bag
- Down jacket/trousers/vest
- Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
- Water proof climbing jacket
- Head torch/batteries/bulbs
- Climbing sunglasses
- Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
- Sun screen
- Warm climbing trousers
- Wool long underwear
- Other required equipment
- Climbing boots
- Gaiters
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Crampons
- Karabiners
- Tapes/slings
- Snow bars
- Ice screws
- Rock pegs
- Deadmen
- Crash hat
- Day bag
- Rucksack
- Lip salve
- T-shirts
- Ascenders
- Ascenders
- Kit bag
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Jiri to Island Peak Climbing - Essential Information
Besides the challenging Everest trek and island peak climbing, local culture is also a noticeable thing to experience. As we go up the more Buddhist and sherpa people we met. The more Buddhist monuments and praying flags we see. The daily life, tradition, and culture of the Sherpa people are also taking part to attract this island peak climbing. Along the way we passed through the different monasteries, among them, Tengboche Monastery is the oldest one. In which, monks and Lamas are praying and doing ritual activities all day long. We also take apart for some minutes in a ritual ceremony, because people believe that taking part in such activity will give you strength and power top achieve what you desire. It releases all your tiredness and purifies your soul. So Buddhism is another beautiful thing to experience.
Along the trek to island peak climbing from Jiri, we pass through different major towns like Jiri, Phakding, NamcheBazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche. Every town is full of the sherpa people and culture but among them, Namche Bazar has huge things that you’ll be amazed to know. Namche Bazaar is situated at a height of 3540 m from sea level. However, It offers you everything you need. From ATM to Coffee shop, equipment shop and a lot more. Namche Bazaar is the main hub for the sherpa people, so it is also referred to as the capital of the Sherpa. On the day of acclimatization day, you’ll visit the Hilary mountain museum, which has all the history of the climbers and sherpa people.
Our Trek begins from the drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya through Jiri. From there, we follow the footsteps of legends and start ascending towards the Everest region. It’ll take 8 days to reach Namche Bazar. Where we will have an acclimatization day. On this day we will explore all of the capital of Sherpa people. After a rest day at Namche, we will follow the Khumbu river and climb a small hill to reach Tengboche. You can see the mesmerizing view of Mighty Everest, Amadablam, Pumori, Lhotse and so on. Passing through the valley of the mountains with small bushes, Dingboche we reach Chhukung. After here we will start climbing, by taking overnight in Island peak Base camp. After summiting, we will head towards Lukla through Monjo, Pangboche, Phakding, Jorsalle, from where we will fly to Kathmandu.
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