Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek

06/Sep/2025

Which is the best activity to do in Nepal that includes adventure, cultural insights, and legendary stories? There are several activities that you can do in Nepal where you get to experience all these aspects. However, the Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek is dramatically epic. It includes the things that make Nepal famous across the globe. They are mountain climbing and trekking. Yes, this trip encompasses climbing the snowy mountain and reaching the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain. Today’s blog is about digging deeper into finding out different aspects of this trip from itinerary to cost and from trek preparation to climbing.

The journey like this is not only a walking activity; it is also the chance to meet people and comprehend them in the geographical terrain they live. Before delving into these aspects, let’s find out the key places on the Island Peak Climbing with EBC Trek route.

What are the key destinations of Island Peak Climbing with EBC Trek route?

The trek basically borrows the itinerary of the famous Everest Base Camp Trek including 3 nights 4 days away from the trail. Therefore, the places are same as in the EBC Trek. The most famous places or key destinations of the Island Peak Climbing with EBC Trek route are Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Everest Base Camp, and Island Peak Summit. These places have their own specialties and abilities to hypnotize people with their beauty, arduousness, and cultural significances.

Climbing the Island Peak

Climb 6189 m tall Island Peak located in the Everest region of Nepal. Ironically, you can’t see the Mt. Everest from the summit of the Island Peak as the towering Lhotse blocks the view. The distance between Island Peak and Mt. Everest is nearly about 10 kilometers. People assume that climbing the Island Peak (6189 m) helps them to prepare for high mountain expeditions like the Everest Climbing. Therefore, lots of people call the mountain as the training peak before expedition. The technical difficulty of the mountain, glacier, and terrain prepare climbers for more challenging conditions.

Besides Island Peak, there are some mountains which are considered as the training peaks. Mountains like Lobuche Peak (6119 m) and Mera Peak (6476 m) from the Everest region are also the popular choice to climbers. Please check our blogs to know more about these peak climbing activities.

Trek to the Everest Base Camp

What is the epitome of trekking trips? Indeed, the Everest Base Camp Trek is above all. The fact that the trail reaches the foothill of Mt. Everest makes it interesting and alluring to people. Everyone wants to leave their footprints in the superlative places. The Everest Base Camp (5364 m) is that place where you get to knit the intrepid tale of walking in an abode of Mt. Everest and through the villages of Sherpa people. Unsurprisingly, the Everest Base Camp Trek is the cornerstone of Nepalese Trekking Industry and majority of people traveling to Nepal yearn to do the EBC Trek.

If you wish to do the trek and looking for the best price, then contact the Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. This company has lots of options for you to do the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. Moreover, you can do the trek in reasonable rate with impeccable hospitality.

Pre – Climb Preparation

Climbing is never an easy activity. In addition, conquering the towering snowy mountains above 6000 m height is never like a stroll in a park. Therefore, you need to do lots of meticulous preparation. You need to consider various things like essential packing list to physical fitness level. Know your condition first before attempting to climb the mountain. Make sure that you have proper permits and you are accompanied by the best Sherpa guides.

Here is the list of the various things to consider before Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek.

Physical Fitness Level

You need considerable amount of physical fitness level for this trip. Strong cardio – vascular ability is the most important aspect as it helps you to breathe properly in high – altitude places even during extreme exhaustion. Build the mental strength by doing yoga and meditation to prepare for sudden change in weather conditions or any kinds of unforeseen events up in the mountains. Prepare your body in such a shape that you can continuously walk for about 7 to 8 hours in an average including the arduous summit push.

Acclimatization

Prepare enough acclimatization plans for the trek. You need at least three acclimatization activities before the summit push. Climbers have to stay overnight in the places above 5000 m altitude for at least 2 nights. Therefore, acclimatization is necessary. For example, the altitude of Gorakshep on the way to Everest Base Camp is 5164 m. Similarly, the altitude of the Island Peak Base Camp is around 5100 m. Some climbers prefer to stay at Island Peak High Camp for shorter summit push. The altitude of the High Camp is 5600 m. So, acclimatization helps immensely for higher success rate of the Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek.

Climbing Experience & Training

The climbing experience is not needed to climb the Island Peak (6189 m). Even a novice climber can successfully climb the mountain. However, expedition of mountains requires prior climbing experience and extensive training. Peak climbing in Nepal is for those without experiences and training. Please note that the climbing support crew provides some hands on training at the base camp of the mountain before the actual climb. If you have a fit body and strong cardio – vascular ability including sturdy mental strength, then you can easily conquer the Island Peak. Doing training before the trip can help immensely and if you have time, then we encourage you to do some basic mountaineering training.

Permits

The Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit (NRs. 3000 to foreigners & NRs. 1500 to SAARC nationals), Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit (NRs. 2000) are the basic trekking permits required for the trip. Besides these permits, climbers must obtain the Island Peak Climbing from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). The Island Peak Climbing permit costs 350 $ for spring season and 175 $ for other seasons.

Climbing and Trekking Guides

Hire best guides with prior experiences for the Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek. It is crucial for safety and don’t attempt to do the trip alone. Contact an experienced and reliable trekking company for trip management and logistic support.

Travel Insurance

Buy the travel insurance before the trip. Your insurance plan must clearly mention the peak climbing and provision of emergency rescue by helicopters. Leave the copy of the insurance to the travel company before embarking on this trip. During the time of emergency, the company will act promptly and do the needful.

Best Time to Go

Spring and autumn seasons are considered as the best time to go on this epic adventure. Avoid monsoon (June – August) and winter (December – February) seasons. Despite the expensive permit for the months of spring season (March – May), choose this season for better experiences. Similarly, the autumn season (September – November) is also okay to climb and the permit is also lesser than the spring season.

Island peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
DAY 02: FLY TO LUKLA, TREK TO PHAKDING (2,651M/8,700FT) 3 – 4 HOURS
DAY 03: PHAKDING TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,438M/11,280 FT) 5 – 6 HOURS
DAY 04: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY – NAMCHE BAZAAR: (3,440M/11,284FT)
DAY 05: NAMCHE BAZAAR TO PHORTSE (3,870M/12,694FT) 5- 6 HOURS
DAY 06: PHORTSE TO DINGBOCHE (4,360 M/14,300 FT) 5 – 6 HOURS
DAY 07: DINGBOCHE ACCLIMATIZATION DAY
DAY 08: DINGBOCHE TO LOBUCHE (4910 M) 5/6 HOURS
DAY 09: LOBUCHE TO GORAK SHEP (5170 M/16,961FT), TO EVEREST BASE CAMP (5364M.)
DAY 10: GORAK SHEP TO KALA PATTHAR (5,545M/18,192FT) TO DINGBOCHE (4,400M): 16KM, 7-8 HOURS
DAY 11: DINGBOCHE TO CHHUKUNG (4750M) 3 HOURS
DAY 12: CHHUKUNG TO ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP (5000M/17,060FT): 3-4 HOURS
DAY 13: ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP TO ISLAND PEAK SUMMIT (6,189M/20,305FT), BACK TO BASE CAMP: 10-12 HOURS
DAY 14: ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP TO PANGBOCHE (3,985M/13,074FT) 5-6 HOURS
DAY 15: PANGBOCHE TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,440M/11,286FT): 4-5 HOURS
DAY 16: NAMCHE BAZAAR TO LUKLA (2,800M/9,186FT): 19KM, 6 – 7 HOURS
DAY 17: FLY TO KATHMANDU 30 MINUTES
DAY 18: FINAL INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE

Best Cost of Island Peak Climbing with EBC 2025/2026 Season in Nepal

There are many rates and costs of the Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek in the market. Some are inflated and some are creepily low priced. However, the cost of the trip depends upon your preferences on lodging, meals, guides, and miscellaneous. The best cost of the Island Peak Climbing with EBC for 2025 / 2026 season is about 2150 $ for all inclusive package. It provides basic facilities.

Booking Island Peak Climbing Package

Book the Island Peak Climbing package with the Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. It is the specialist travel company for any kinds of trekking and climbing activities in the Everest Region. The company offers the package in just 2150 $. Check out this package on this website and contact the travel planners of the company.