Day 1
Arrival
Arrive Kathmandu. Stay in either the AA Guesthouse or local hotel.
Climb Island Peak (Imja Tse), 6189m Guided Itinerary
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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Trip snapshot
Days19 days
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 2
Rest Day & Briefing
Rest day and briefing in Kathmandu. Possible drive to Ramechhap** – see ‘Lukla Flight’ details below.
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.
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.
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.
Day 6
Deboche
Walk to Deboche which is near the famous Thyangboche Monastery.
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.
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.
Day 9
Chukkung
Trek up to the village of Chukkung and overnight in lodge. Extra equipment hire is here.
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.
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.
Day 12
Island Peak Base Camp
Camping at the lower base camp, preparation of kit, acclimatisation.
Day 15
Deboche
Trek down to Deboche.
Day 18
Weather Day
Additional Weather Day
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.
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.