Overview
The Island Peak Climbing is an expedition to climb one of the beautiful peaks in the periphery of the Everest Region. The peak, also known as the Imja Tse, is situated on the pinnacle of the Chukhung Glacier. The glacier connects the Ama Dablam and the Lhotse peaks and is located such that the physical property has made the climbing tougher. With the peak at the heart of the Khumbu region, the climb to the peak seems as a moderate climbing peak in the Region. Its name was given by Eric Shipton in 1951. He gave it the name because it reminded him of an island in a sea of ice.
The climbing to the Island Peak offers its visitors a chance to ascend one of the royal Himalayas of the Great Himalayan Trails. This trip also offers you a chance to hike towards the Everest Base Camp and summit the 5545 meters high Kala Patthar.
You will get rewarded along the way as you hike up towards the top of the peak. The top offers fantastic views of the Dudh Koshi Valleys down below and the panorama of peaks along the horizon. The months of April to May in the Spring and October to November in Autumn is considered as the best seasons to summit the high peak of Imja Tse.
During the peak climbing expedition, you will not only be blessed with the views, you will also be blessed with the culture and antiquity of the region. All along the way, you will be able to enjoy the Sherpa culture and tradition. Also, explore one of the oldest monasteries of the region, the Tengboche Monastery, before ending the expedition.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Preparation, Trip Briefings and last minute Shoppings
Day 3: Flight to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2650m/8,694ft, 4hrs). Lodge accommodation
Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11,286ft, 6hrs). Lodge accommodation
Day 5: Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. Lodge accommodation
Day 6: Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3850m/12,631ft, 5-6 hrs). Lodge accommodation
Day 7: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4350m/14271ft, 4hrs). Lodge accommodation
Day 8: Acclimatization in Dingboche. Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m, 4 hrs) Lodge accommodation
Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4730m/15,518ft, 3hrs). Lodge accommodation
Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) and then Back to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) – 8 hours. Lodge accommodation
Day 11: Early in the Morning Hike Up to Kala Patthar (5,555m ) and Trek Down to Pheriche (4,200m) – 7 hours. Lodge accommodation
Day 12: Trek from Periche to Chukhung (4730m/15,518ft, 3hrs). Lodge accommodation
Day 13: Trek from Chukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5087m/16,690ft, 4hrs). Camping
Day 14: Trek to High Camp (5,400m/17716ft, 5hrs). Camping
Day 15: Summit Island Peak (6,187 m) and return to Base Camp (5240m)
Day 16: Trek from Island Peak Base camp (5,240 m) to Pangboche (3985m/13,074ft) 6hrs. Lodge accommodation
Day 17: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11,286ft, 5hrs). Lodge accommodation
Day 18: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m/9,317ft, 6hrs). Lodge accommodation
Day 19: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 20: Explore the real essence of Kathmandu valley at a glance
Day 21: Final Departure from Kathmandu
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