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IMJATSE (ISLAND PEAK) EXPEDITION 6189m
April/September
Imjatse was first named
Island Peak because of its
resemblance to an island in a sea of ice when seen
from above Dingboche. As well as providing an
enjoyable climb the peak also provides some of the
most striking scenery in the Khumbu. Many other peaks
can be seen from the summit including Nuptse, Lhotse,
Lhotse Middle Peak, Lhotse Star, Cho Polu, Makalu,
Baruntse and Ama Dablam. Refer to notes on regulations
for Peak Climbing Expeditions.
ITINERARY "A"
Day 1 Trip
commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
1336m
Day 2 Sightseeing around
Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 Lukla
(2800m) by air then trek to Phakding
2780m
Day 4 Namche Bazaar
3440m
Day 5 Acclimitisation
day at Namche Bazaar - short side hike
Day 6 Thyangboche
3867m
Day 7 Dingboche
4360m
Day 8 Chhukhung
4730m
Day 9 Imjetse Base Camp
4900m
Day 10 High Camp
5700m
Day 11 Summit Camp
6100m
Day 12 Chhukhung
4730m
Day 13 Dingboche
4350m
Day 14 Thyangboche
3867m
Day 15 Namche Bazaar
3440m
Day 16 Phakding
2780m
Day 17 Lukla
2800m
Day 18 Kathmandu by air
Day 19 Day in Kathmandu -
sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing
Day 20 Trip concludes in
Kathmandu
Cost: We
will be pleased to quote you a price based on your
requirements. Please submit the booking/enquiry form
or give us a call. Royalty fees etc. - Refer to the
notes on expedition costs.
Cost
includes: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
(as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B,
twin share basis), airport transfers, full compliment
of trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except
alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland
transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew
insurance, emergency first aid kit.
Not included: Extra hotel
expenses, single room supplement where requested, any
personal expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone
charges, video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and
international airfares, medical costs (except medical
attention given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips
for crew (typically around NRp100 per trekking day),
airport departure tax (currently NRp1100 for
international destinations), Visas and visa extension
costs, lunch and evening meals while in Kathmandu
(except Namaste meal on first night). Any additional
costs not included in quote.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in
Kathmandu (1336m). You will be met by your group
leader and transferred to the hotel where the pre-trek
briefing will be given. Arrangements are made today
for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and
down jacket. Remainder of the afternoon is at your
leisure.
Day 2: Day at leisure
in Kathmandu. You have time to explore Kathmandu,
Patan, Bhaktapur and the lessor known towns that dot
the valley. The area has an amazing range of
fascinating highlights, whatever your interest.
Excellent bookshops, extensive markets, novelty shops
and handicraft shops contrast with fantastic centres
of cultural and spiritual significance. Kathmandu has
more World heritage sites than any other city in the
world. A sightseeing tour is organised for your
benefit.
Days 3 to 18:
Trekking programme as per itinerary
above.
Day 19: Day at leisure
in Kathmandu. There are a million things to see in
Kathmandu and we recommend you spend this day
wandering around the town and exploring the valley on
bicycle or by taxi. The old Royal Palace, Durbar
Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple),
Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the giant
Buddhist Stupa at Bodnath are absolute musts. Our
staff can help you with arrangements or provide a
guide and/or transport should you wish, or you can
head off armed with a map and let the day unfold. An
optional Rock-climbing activity can be organised for
those who are interested - an additional cost will be
incurred for this option.
Day 20:
Trip concludes in Kathmandu. After breakfast,
arrangements cease unless further arrangements have
been made. Those people travelling by aircraft to
further destinations will be transferred to the
airport and assisted with check-in procedures. Don't
forget to have NRp1100 departure tax available for
payment at the airport.
The above
itinerary and times are a guide only. The itinerary
may change at any time due to weather and/or trail
conditions or for any other reason deemed necessary by
the trek leader. Your Leader will always make the
final decision after assessing the situation and
consulting with our Nepali crew and the group members.
Trekking times are estimated only but have been
calculated to give the trekker a comfortable pace
throughout the trek.
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