Island Peak Climbing
The mountain was named “Island Peak’ in 1952 due to its striking location in the middle of the Chhukung Valley. Like an Island on a sea of ice. It was named “Imja Tse” in the early ‘80s, though its original name is still more popular. Mt. Everest is its main trekking rout of Island Peak. It is located at the altitude of (6189m).Their rich culture and they are preserving heritage even though there is noticeable development in the region influenced by the visiting Climbing’s There are wild goat musk deer, pheasants, and Himalayan cock in the higher places.
You will be trekking the colorful grandeur of the high mountain valleys via sub-tropical pine, rhododendron forests with the views of Mt Everest (8848m) Cho- Oyu, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam etc.You will be visit local monasteries, and you will witness Sherpa culture and hospitality. Namche Bazaar (3,440m) is the hometown of the Sherpa and is the gateway of all expeditions in the region. This is a strenuous trek in the Everest Region, crossing the Chola Pass, and ascending Kalapathar lets you acclimatize fully before you attempt the final summit of the Island Peak (Imja Tse). It is normally a non-technical snow climb, except one steep ice or snow climb of about 100 Meters and then to the final ascent of the Peak. This trek offers an excellent opportunity to climb a Himalayan Summit (6173m) together with an exhilarating Trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. The most difficult section is a mixed rock and ice wall at a slope of around 45 degrees leading to the narrow summit ridge. With ponderous memories of the trekking earlier done, we retrace our route back through Namche to Lukla, and from there on we fly back to Kathmandu.
Island Peak is probably the easiest and most affordable way for you to obtain high-altitude experience and see how you feel at (6,000m)/20,000 feet. It is also a beautiful place to take an up-close look at the high peaks around Everest.
Trek Features
Duration in Nepal : 22 days
Max elevation: 6189 mt.
Trek grading: Moderate/Demanding
Total duration treks: 18 days
Trek style: Fully Lodge trek/Camping trekking
Trek starts/ends:Lukla/ Lukla
Best season: March-May, October-November
Accommodation: 4 nights in hotels in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast and 18 nights Lodge treks in with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Trip highlights:
Extremely pristine and isolated region
Breathtaking mountain views
Diverse moutain flora and fauna
Trip Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to airport
Day 02: In Kathmandu- free day, sort out permit & equipment
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2800m by Plane and trek for Phakding (2640mt.)
Day 04: Phakding trek to Namché Bazar (3446mt.)
Day 05: Namche Bazar, rest day, acclimatization
Day 06: Namche Bazar trek to Phortse Thanga (3670mt.)
Day 07: Phortse Thanga trek to Machhermo (4465mt.)
Day 08: Machhermo trek to Gokyo Lake (4791mt.)
Day 09: Gokyo Peak, (5360m) and return trek to Dragmag base camp.
Day 10: Dragmag, trek to Chola Pass and Dzong la( 4840mt)
Day 11: Dzong La trek to Lobuche 5h,(4930m).
Day 12: Lobuche trek to Kalapattar (5545m) return to Lobuche.
Day 13: Lobuche trek to Chukung (4730m).
Day 14: Chukung trek Island Peak base camp 5120m 5h. Night under Camp
Day 15: Island Peak Summit (6189mt.) and return to Chukung.
Day 16: Chukung trek to Tyangboche (3867mt.)
Day 17: Tyangboche trek to Namche Bazar.
Day 18: Namche trek to Phakding
Day 19: Phakding trek to Lukla
Day 20: Fly Lukla to Katmandu
Day 21: In Kathmandu, free day to rest and shopping.
Day 22: Transfer to airport, depart Kathmandu.
