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Climb Island Peak (Imja Tse), 6189m Guided Itinerary

Nepal · Khumbu

Climb Island Peak (Imja Tse), 6189m Guided Itinerary is the 19-day option for Climb Island Peak (Imja Tse), 6189m. It is graded moderate and reaches about 6,189 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs.

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Days19 days
DistanceFlexible
Total climb4,500M
High point6,189M

What this trip is like

Climb Island Peak (Imja Tse), 6189m Guided Itinerary is the 19-day option for Climb Island Peak (Imja Tse), 6189m. It is graded moderate and reaches about 6,189 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs.

Stay style: Accommodation follows the standard overnight pattern for this route, with exact properties confirmed closer to departure.

Food and support: Food usually combines lodge, camp, and expedition meals, depending on altitude and the support setup for each stage.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Arrive Kathmandu. Stay in either the AA Guesthouse or local hotel.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
Flexible
Day 2

Rest Day & Briefing

Rest day and briefing in Kathmandu. Possible drive to Ramechhap** – see ‘Lukla Flight’ details below.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
0M
Moving time
Flexible
Day 3

Flight to Lukla

Flight* to Lukla, walk downhill to Phakding or Jorsale along the edge of the Dudh Kosi River. Easy, busy path, surrounded by forest.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
1,060M
Moving time
4h
Day 4

Namche Bazaar

Uphill to Namche Bazaar which is the Sherpa capital in the heart of the Khumbu region. Nowadays there are also many equipment shops, internet, bank, post office, cafes, bars, lodges and hire shops here.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
980M
Moving time
6h
Day 5

Acclimatisation Day

Acclimatisation Day is used as a rest and acclimatisation day. Base altitude or local high point is around 3,440 metres. Short local walks may be used if conditions and energy levels allow.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
0M
Moving time
Flexible
Day 6

Deboche

Walk to Deboche which is near the famous Thyangboche Monastery.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
410M
Moving time
6h
Day 7

Dingboche

This stage covers Stage based from Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 402 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 4,252 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
402M
Moving time
5h
Day 8

Rest & Acclimatisation Day

Rest & Acclimatisation Day is used as a rest and acclimatisation day. Base altitude or local high point is around 4,252 metres. Short local walks may be used if conditions and energy levels allow.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
0M
Moving time
Flexible
Day 9

Chukkung

Trek up to the village of Chukkung and overnight in lodge. Extra equipment hire is here.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
478M
Moving time
5h
Day 10

Chukkung Ri

Options include a trek up to Chukkung Ri for acclimatisation or camping at the lakes below the summit of Pokalde and a climb of this peak in the early morning. Or a rest day. If the weather is looking good then it may be better to go straight to Island Peak.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
470M
Moving time
4h
Day 11

Pokalde / Island Peak Base Camp

Optional climb of Pokalde and back to Chukkung in the afternoon or up to Island Peak base camp.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
700M
Moving time
Flexible
Day 12

Island Peak Base Camp

Camping at the lower base camp, preparation of kit, acclimatisation.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
0M
Moving time
4h
Day 15

Deboche

Trek down to Deboche.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
6h
Day 18

Weather Day

Additional Weather Day

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
Flexible
Day 19

Kathmandu / Ramechhap

Flight* to Kathmandu / Ramechhap, which is always in the morning. Allow at least 24 hours leeway for potential mountain flight delays, preferably 48 hours.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
Flexible
Day 20

Departure

International Flight home. This is the end date of the trip, although additional options remain such as travelling to Chitwan or staying in Kathmandu.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
Flexible