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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Island and Lobuche East Peak Climbing

At the Challenging grade, Island Peak and Lobuche Peak are two of the most popular trekking peaks in Northern Nepal.  They are both considered the hardest trekking peaks in the Everest Region. Island andLobuche East Peak climbing combines the ascent of two peaks in the Everest Region. Lobuche East is probably one of the most challenging ‘trekkers peaks’ in the Everest region whereas Island Peak (6,189m) is the most popular.
Lobuche East is at an elevation of (6119m/20,070ft). Among all the trekking peaks of Nepal Lobuche East is the most technical trekking peak. Lobuche East climbing requires advanced knowledge and skills, such as using descended on fixed lines, fixing ropes using ice screws and pickets and the proper use of an ice axe. There are some steep, slippery rock slabs and snow slopes along the route. You are required to have advanced rock climbing skills that include traditional lead climbing, proper ice axe and crampons, moderately advanced movement skills and knowledge of abseiling.
IslandPeak climbing Imja Tse is famous in the Solukhumbu district of the Khumbu region. The mountain was first climbed in 1953 by a team that was preparing for an Everest ascent. Today it is still used by many to prepare for Everest or other high peaks in the region. It is one of the most highly sought after peaks in the world. Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp trek project is intended to carry out both trekkingand peak climbing in Nepal for all adventure lovers. Each year more than 300 groups make an effort to scale the summit of Island peak. This trek offers an excellent opportunity to climb this interesting peak together with an exciting trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. Besides the adventure trekking, we also get an opportunity to witness the Sherpa villages and ever-so-serene monasteries. With tedious recollections of the trekking earlier done, we retrace our route back through Namche to Lukla, and then fly back to Kathmandu.



Everest Base Camp Trek with Island peak climbing fulfils the dream of every climber who seeks for adventure and thrill along with the trekking journey to the apex touching mountains. Talking about Island peak climbing, it is mostly not so technical and can be performed by anyone with basic snow climbing skill and high altitude endurance capacity.

Annapurna base camp an achievable trek by normally fit trekkers

There’re not many treks that blends so many diverse landscapes & brings trekkers pretty close to the base of 7,000 & 8,000m peaks within such a short span of time like the ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) trek. In fact, the ABC trek is the most popular trek in Nepal after the Everest Base Camp trek. While trekking to the base camp, trekkers will pass through lush rhododendron forests, terraced rice fields, and high altitude landscapes.
The location of ABC at 4130 meters is unique & unbelievably exceptional, set amid the royal summits of Annapurna I (8091 meters), Annapurna South (7219 meters), Machapuchhre (6993 m) as well as Hiunchuli (6441 m).It usually takes 7-12 days to accomplish the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, relying upon your tour itinerary & the duration of walking days. Most of the itinerary takes 12-days, commencing from Nayapul & going north up to Ghorepani & the popular standpoint at Poon Hill. From Ghorepani, trekker moves eastward to Chomrong & then north getting into the Modi Kola Valley which directs to the Base Camp. A lot of trekkers hike the circuit Nayapul-Ghorepani-Ghandruk-Nayapul, which’s pretty satisfying in itself. This hike can be done easily with kids also.
.The lodges found in the Annapurna region are well-furnished with widespread menus varying from the usual Nepali dahl bath to chowmein and pizza. You can also find hot showers available readily. If you’re thinking about trekking in the winter season please confirm with a travel agency regarding which lodges are opened. You can come back through Jhinu Danda & offer your fatigued body a well-deserved break in the mesmerizing hot springs. When you return it’s worthwhile touring one of the picturesque Gurung villages of Landruk or Ghandruk.


The lodges found in the Annapurna region are well-furnished with widespread menus varying from the usual Nepali dahl bath to chowmein and pizza. You can also find hot showers available readily. If you’re thinking about trekking in the winter season please confirm with a travel agency regarding which lodges are opened. The Annapurna hiking province is easily available with diverse trailheads commencing just one or two hour from Pokhara. Between Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Himalayan Hotel there’s a danger of avalanches so ensure you’ve the latest info regarding trail conditions prior to setting off or rent an experienced guide. The Annapurna hiking province is easily available with diverse trailheads commencing just one or two hour from Pokhara.

Alongside ABC the Annapurna Circuit Trek can be accomplished with a dependable tour guide. It’s feasible to accomplish this hike in all seasons. However, the Base Camp can be closed sometimes during the winters because of the high snow level. Nonetheless, in spring the massive rhododendron forests are in full-blossom which offers the trekker with extraordinary scenery.