Island Peak Expedition
- 01 Oct - 20 Oct 2012
- 10 Oct - 30 Oct 2012
- 15 Oct - 04 Nov 2012
- 21 Oct - 10 Nov 2012
- 25 Oct - 14 Nov 2012
- 02 Nov - 21 Nov 2012
Mera Peak Expedition
Island Peak Climbing 2nd Nov. - 21st Nov.2012
Trip Introduction
The Island Peak is located at the heart of Khumbu region which is recognized as a moderate Climbing peak of Everest area. Island peak climbing can be very interested to the climbers who are planning to go for Everest Base Camp Trek and higher altitude peaks afterwards. Island peak climbing can fulfill the dream of the climbers who are seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to widen their experience towards the peak climbing& expedition. Our Island peak climbing itinerary designed very professionally and takes you to the most popular trekking destination of Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar first for the close up views of Mt. Everest and acclimatization before scaling the peak. Island Peak was the name given to the mountain in 1952 by Eric Shipton's who thought it to be reminiscent of an island in a sea of ice. Island Peak is also known as "Imja Tse" in Nepali Name. Island Peak is an extension of Lhotse Shar, and is located between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers, standing at 6,189m/20,300ft.
After trans Himalayan flight, we start our trekking from Lukla slowly up towards the Dudh Kosi valley. We across a Hilary suspension bridge and start climbing up gradually towards a big hill to get Namche Bazaar. We continue trek to Tengboche Pheriche and accommodate at high altitude in Gorekshep. After enjoying with magnificent views of Mt Everest and surrounding peaks from Kala Patthar we continue descend to Chhukung to prepare for the ascent of Island Peak. After a day of walking from Chhukung we reach the Island Peak Base Camp to prepare for to attempt the peak. It may take an additional day or two to scale the peak depending on weather conditions. You will endeavor the summit (6,189m/20,305ft) after one night at the High Camp perched on the South West Ridge where magnificent vistas of the Khumbu can be seen from the top. For some people reaching to the summit from the base camp is a day activity. However, most of the climbers prefer alpine style camping at high camp which adds the joy of climbing and also helps a safe ascent. After a successful climbing, our trip comes back to Lukla and end after flying out from Lukla to Kathmandu in morning.
Day to Day Itinerary for Island Peak Climbing
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Important Note and Optional Activities: we will use only professionals climbing Sherpas who already summit around 8000mrs mountains. Your safety is of paramount concern whilst traveling with Expedition to Himalaya (P) LTD. Please note that your trek leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, however as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, the health of member can all contribute to changes the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary. |
Travel Insurance
It is a condition of travelling with us that you must be fully insured, including air rescue services. We also recommend you take out cancellation insurance. You should be careful in choosing a policy, however, as some make special exceptions for adventure travel.
Acclimatization
Our Island Peak Climbing itinerary has been designed with a high degree of minimization of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). This itinerary will provide the enough days in High Mountain which is most important to attempt Island Peak and following through the view top Kalapathar & Base Camp. Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to kill, your itinerary is slow and steady many days in high altitudes and then to the top of Mera Peak. The higher the altitude the less oxygen there is in the air. Waking over 4500m/14764ft in Hinku valley Himal, for example, there is 40% less oxygen than at sea level. Your body needs many days to adapt to this so for a safe trek it absolutely essential to allow for sufficient time for acclimatization and also you are trekking/camping many days over high ridge snow and mountain. Sensible planning is therefore required to minimize the risk of AMS, which Expedition to Himalaya’s Itinerary assure to prevent your risk.
We advise specially the guest(s) with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS.
Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements
Expedition to Himalaya only employs and train Nepalese leaders and local staff. By employing and training local people they put something back into their communities. ETH currently train all their trekking and climbing Guides in the following courses and your Island Peak Climbing leader will be one of the fully train climbing(Guides) Leader.
1. Intensive Wilderness First Aid - KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
2. Trekking Guide Training - Nepal Government's Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism
Training Centre of Nepal.
3. Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association Of Nepal)
4. English Language - KEEP
5. Conservation & Biodiversity - KEEP
6. Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (optional) Nepal Mountaineering Association
Our Trek Leaders obviously speak the English language but consider this is not our mother language and this enables a Expedition to Himalaya traveler to pick up and use a few of the local greetings and get first hand experience of the local culture. The guides and porters know the route direction like the back of their hand, they practice the local culture themselves and they are extremely passionate about their country and it shows.
Our operation is smooth as a safety concern; there will be one Leader, one assistance leader and one sherpa porter on each group of two. This ensure if in case one get sick, it would not disturb the itinerary, the trip still running as plan as in itinerary. And please understand that our group starts from 2 and maximum it goes up to 10 which is good team to communicate and facilitate in every manner.
Porters Protection: Each trekker is allowed his/her gear bag weighted not exceeding 25/30kgs that Expedition to Himalaya strongly stand on porters rights and solely against any exploitation on it's operation. And we are closely working with CPN (Care Porter Nepal Organization)
Day on your Trek...
Your sherpa cook knock your door and says? Good Morning? Bed Tea sir? at 6 am in the morning. After a while you will offer a basin of hot water to wash.
A variety of breakfast of many choices according your order, and you are off to trek for more then 3 hours through the forests, hills, mountain and local villages. You will stop at pleasant surroundings for hot lunch for an hour.
You will then walk 3 or more hours depends on the places and facilities for camping places, stop for the night camp, you will then offer tea or coffee some light snacks then explore the area or relax until dinner is served at the warm dining hall, and many choices of excellent food.
In the evening read or discuss among yourselves or with your crew about your spent days and next day(s). You will then encourage to sing or sang and they will show their traditional dances. Sometime you will spend playing cards and "Penny ante" card games are popular in Nepal, and the crew would love to teach you their 3 card poker-like game, among others.
Finally, go to bed which is two-men occupied room and foam mattress for a well deserved night's rest and you will also served with hot water rubber bag to keep you extra warm.
Meals during Mera Peak Climbing
Freshly cook Meals on full board basis will be provided both on trekking and climbing sections through the best provided lodges and by our experienced and trained cook during the climbing respectively, foods are high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety. Three meals (Nepali, Sherpa, and Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian cusions) will be provided both in lodges and during the camp. Each day dinner and breakfast will be provided in the same lodge/camp you spend the night. Lunch camp will be fixed on a pleasant surrounding.
Best Time for Mera Peak Climbing
The best months are September, October & November during the Autumn season and after mid March, April & May during the spring season are consider as the best seasons for attempting trekking and Climbing Mera Peak although this peak can be climbed during the months of December, January and February but these months we do not follow the itinerary exactly we cut over crossing Amphulapcha Pass.
Experience, Health & Fitness Required for Mera Peak Climbing
Mera Peak Mountain is not technical but you need long day effort while climbing, you should have your previous experience how to use Ice axe and crampons, although not mandatory. A pre climb, rock climbing training for one day here in Kathmandu and one day Ice climbing course at the base camp make you skillful of using ropes, ice pick, harness, crampons.
Mera Peak expedition usually require maximum 8 hours of walking and normally 6-7 ours everyday; You should be prepared max 12 Km of walking or jugging exercise everyday 3 months before your trip starts because you are walking on high altitude for long and short days. And also you must need a positive attitude and a strong determination; previous hiking experience preferred and technical experience preferred.
To join the Mear Peak climbing and have a good chance of success, you must have: Lots of willpower, tolerance of harsh conditions and reasonable fitness, good health and physical condition. It is vital that participants with pre-existing medical problems or conditions make these known to Expedition to Himalaya at the time of booking. Medical and evacuation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. It is also important that you consult your doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements for your trip. Expedition to Himalaya reserves the right to require a medical certificate prior to booking your trip.
Pre Trip Meeting
Prior to all our expeditions and treks, we host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of your itinerary starts in the morning during the breakfast and introduced your trek Leader mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the your trek and to introduce you to other team members,
Accommodations
Mera Peak Climbing itinerary is a mixture of lodges and tents accommodations while you are on the mountain. Actually trek part we accommodate on the best lodges/guest house and has been chosen according their comfortless, eco-friendliness, best location, hygiene and friendly nature. On climbing section will accommodate with comfortable two men camping tent, foam mattress, 4 season sleeping bag. We maintain standard & comfort in every means with best of our knowledge, experiences and costs. Accommodations are included in the trip cost and Expedition to Himalaya has chosen the best deluxe accommodation for 3 nights in Kathmandu, All accommodations on trekking/climbing lodge & tent is based on twin share, and will provide you single supplement if there is different sex; at no extra charge but if you'd like to have single supplement cost us$ 200 supplementary.
Additional Information (top)
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability
for it, please contact us by telephone: 977-1-4420451 / 016212816(Office)
and mobile No: - 97719841341954.