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Climbing in Nepal >> Island (Imja Tse) Peak Climbing - 6,189 m

Island Peak ClimbingIsland Peak is situated in a fabulous part of the Khumbu Region, and rightly it is considered as one of the very popular trekking peaks in the Himalayas. Island Peak was named by Eric Shipton in 1952; the reason for identifying island because it looks like an island in a sea of ice. The first ascent was made by members of the 1953 British Everest team (who else!) as a training climb. Island Peak Nepalese name is "Imja Tse".The climb involves one steep and exposed 100m ice climb, otherwise it is a nontechnical snow climb. The climb also offers fabulous view of the Khumbu region and the Chhukung valley. From the summit you can enjoy the huge south face of Lhotse and the peak of Amadablam. Island Peak is an extension of Lhotse Shar, and is located between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers, standing at 6,189m/20,300ft.

The normal route for climbing Island Peak is South East Flank & South-West Ridge Normally, the base camp is set at Pareshaya Gyab (5,087m), between Imja Tse and the lateral moraine of the Imja Glacier. Proper care should be taken to avoid the possible avalanche in the event of heavy snow fall. 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. It may be the helping hand on the preparation for the ascent on Everest.Usually people are found climbing the island peak without the use of bottles air.
If you want to get high and are looking for some adventure, then this could be the trek for you.

 

When To Climb
April-May or Oct-Nov are the best times. I climbed in mid- September and I was lucky to get to the top as the weather is usually not favourable this early in the post-monsoon period.

Trip Facts

Activities : Climbing mountain
Destination : Nepal – Singu Chuli Peak
Duration : 19 days including Kathmandu sighseeing
Starting point : Sabru
Ending point : Syapru besi
Grade : Moderate to Difficult
Minimum altitude : 2834meter
Maximum altitude : 6160meter
Best Time : April-May or Oct_Nov

 

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel by our private vehicle.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square. (B)
Day 03: 40 minutes flight from Kathmandu (1,350m) - Lukla (2,840m). and commence trek to Phakding (2,610m). (3-4 hours).Overnight Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazzar (3,446m) (5-6 hrs). Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazzar for acclimatization. Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 06: Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,860m) (5 hrs). Overnight Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m) (5 hrs). Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 08: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m) (6 hrs). Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 09: Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp. Overnight Tent Camp.
(B,L,D)
Day 10: Acclimatization day incase of due to bad weather. Overnight Tent Camp. (B,L,D)
Day 11: Summit the Island Peak (6,189m / 21,210 ft). Return back to Base Camp.Overnight Tent Camp. (B,L,D)
Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp trek down to Dingboche (4,410m) (5 hrs). Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 13: Dingboche to Tengboche (3,860m) (4 hrs). Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 14: Tengboche to Namche (3,440m) (3 hrs). Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 15: Namche Bazzar to Lukla (2,840m) (6-7 hrs). Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 16: Lukla Fly back to Kathmandu (1310m) transfer to hotel. And rest of the time for shopping (B)
Day 17: Final depature to the Airport by our private vehicle (B)

Full Service Cost Includes:

  • International/Domestic Airport pick up and drop off by our private vehicle
  • Kathmandu hotels room on bed and breakfast basis
  • Fluent English Speaking license holder sightseeing tour guide
  • Sightseeing Tour guide fees
  • Sightseeing entrance fees
  • 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook.
  • Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent).
  • Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters or pack animals as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances.
  • Domestic airfare (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) including airport tax.
  • Sagarmatha National Park Entry permit fees.
  • Peak permit charge and a climbing Sherpa.

Full Service Cost excludes:

  • Nepal entry visa fees
  • Kathmandu hotel Lunch and Dinner (L ,D)
  • Personal equipment sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. (you can rent them in Kathmandu at a cost of US$ 1 per item for day)
  • Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc.

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