Island Peak Climbing ( Imja -Tse)

Isaland peak climbing offers an enjoyable climb the peak, Island peak climbing also provides some of the most striking scenery in the Khumbu. If the peak can be likened to an Island in a glacial sea, than the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise in the north to the rugged summit of Nuptse ( 7879m/ 25850ft ), Lhotse (9501m/27870ft), Lhotse middle peak( 8410m/ 27590ft), as yet still unclimbed and Lhotse Shar ( 8383m/ 27503ft ). To the east, rising above the frozen waves of the Lhotse Shar glacier, is Cho polu( 6734m/ 22093ft ), beyond which can be seen the red granite mass of Makalu ( 8475m/ 27805ft). The peak was named Island peak by Eric Shipton's party in 1983. The peak was renamed in 1983. As the peak resembles as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche.Island peak climbing is a great trek and climb in an ancient land where Sherpas still graze yaks, cook on yak dung fires and live a very simple life. Porters to make our trip more enjoyable and culturally interesting will carry our food and equipment. We can do tea house trek till Dingboche and hire the needed food and equpment form Dingboche. To the south of the Imja glacier and icy flutings of Baruntse (7720m/ 25328ft) and the Amphu peaks lead the eye to the lofty pinnacle of Ama Dablam ( 6856m/ 22493ft ), which is liked a giant sea stack guarding the entrance to the glacial bay in whichIsland peak stands.

Day to Day Outline Itinerary

Day Activities Day 01: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding: Day 02: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (Elevation: 3446m) Day 03: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3867m): Day 05: Tengboche - Pheriche (4252m) Day 06: Rest day in Pheriche Day 07: Pheriche - Lobuche (4930m) Day 08: Lobuche- Gorak Shep (5184m) Day 09: Trek to Everest base camp (5357m) Day 10: Gorak Shep- Dingboche (4350m) Day 11: Dingboche -Chukhung (4750m) Day 12: Chukhung- island peak base camp (5150m) Day 13: Base camp -high camp Day 14: Ascent of island peak (6189m) Day 15: Spare day Day 16: Island peak base camp- Pangboche (3950m)

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Day 17: Pangboche- Namche (3450m) Day 18: Namche -Lukla (2800m) Day 19: Lukla - Kathmandu

Fact Finder
Trip duration: Trek duration: Walking hours: Activities: Grade: Type: Max. Altitude: Season: 19 days 18 days Apprx 5-6 hrs/day Trekking and climbing Strenuous Tea House + camping 6189M/20305FT feb to May- sept to Nov.

Group size: 1 +

Trip Cost Includes:o o o o o o o o o o o

Climbing peak permit and one climbing guide (Sherpa) National Park entrance permit 2 Airport transfers All Meals during the trek and camping. Accommodation in lodge during the trek, basic camping arrangement during climbing. Porters to carry member baggage 15 to 18 kg per person. Accident insurance for staffs.

Trip Cost Excludes:Personal clothing. Personal accident insurance, emergency evacuation cost, oxygen, medical box. Alcoholic beverage, laundry and tips. Hotel accommodation and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu (available as per your choice)

Detail Itinerary
Day Activities

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Day 01: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding: In the morning, participants will take a spectacular 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla - perched at 9400ft (2865m) in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal providing unforgettable views of the terraced landscape and river valleys below, as well as up-close perspectives of some of the worlds highest mountains followed by a trip to Phakding (8700ft, 2650m). After an easy afternoons scenic walk, camp in Phakding. Day 02: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (Elevation: 3446m) Walking through the magnificent forest of rhododendron, ending your nature-filled journey at Namche Bazaar (7 hrs from Phakding). While passing this long and often-steep passage, experience both the serenity and scenery of blue pine forests, firs, and junipers - all serving as the foreground to the beautiful backsplash that is Mount Everest. Day 03: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar: Enjoy the beauty of Namches quaint village as well as the friendliness and hospitality of its local Sherpa people. Visit the local museum containing exhibits displaying the areas native flora and fauna as well as the history of the Mount Everest region. Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3867m): Begin their trek with awe-inspiring, unforgettable views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cholatse, Kantaiga, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. This stretch of the trek (approximately three hours) is quite an easy walk from Namche to Phunki, followed by a three-hour ascent towards Tengboche. Day 05: Tengboche - Pheriche (4252m): A short days journey towards Pheriche consists of a trek through forests filled with of a variety of lush trees - birch, conifers and rhododendron. This picturesque trail dips down to Devuche, crossing the Imja River before climbing up to Pheriche. Day 06: Rest day in Pheriche: A day to rest and acclimatize and a chance to wander up the valley to look at a lake, the Tshola Tsho and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache. Alternatively, we can climb up onto the ridge overlooking Dingboche for the view up the Imja Valley and the incredible south face of Lhotse. Day 07: Pheriche - Lobuche (4930m): continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and Tawache on the left then turn right and climb more steeply towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier., before zigzagging up through the boulders of the glacier's terminal moraine. Day 08: Lobuche- Gorak Shep (5184m): To reach our next objective, Kala Pattar, the trail follows the Khumbu Glacier, and offers superb views of the surrounding mountains, especially where the path is forced to rise to cross a tributary glacier. Later in the afternoon, when the sunset colors begin to appear on Everest, we make our way to the top of one of the finest viewpoints in the Everest region, Kala Pattar [5554m]. Day 09: Trek to Everest base camp (5357m): To reach Everest Base Camp, a very early start is required, as it takes several hours on a trail which weaves its way through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. On the return leg, we can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and the route to the South Col. We return to Gorak Shep. Day 10: Gorak Shep- Dingboche (4350m) We head back down today, through Duglha, to the summer village of Dingboche, where the houses are dotted about in the fields.

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Day 11: Dingboche -Chukhung (4750m): An easy walk for about 2 hours, climbing up gradually to the small settlement of Chukhung. Along the way we have great views of Island Peak and the challenge that awaits us. Day 12: Chukhung- island peak base camp (5150m): Camp Another easy day, the trail crosses the river and follows the valley for approx 3 hours, passing beneath the magnificent south face of Lhotse. Base camp is by the side of the Imja glacier, below steep grassy slopes which mark the start of the climb on Island Peak. Day 13: Base camp -high camp: We ascend a little further to high camp where we will relax and make final preparations for our climb tomorrow. Day 14: Ascent of island peak (6189m): Crossing the gully above the camp the trail makes a climb for another hour to a narrow ridge, leading on to the glacier. Here it is time to rope-up and put on our crampons as the most interesting part of the climb begins with the glacier crossing. This is followed by the steep snow slope that leads onto the summit ridge. This ridge is wonderfully airy and on reaching the summit we have stunning close-up views of the south face of Lhotse looming over us whilst in the other direction, there are more dramatic mountain views. We descend along the same route, down to base camp. Day 15: Spare day:camp A contingency day allocated for weather etc. Day 16: Island peak base camp- Pangboche (3950m): After descending along the trail to Chukhung, we continue on to Dingboche for lunch. It is then another couple of hours to the lovely village of Pangboche. Day 17: Pangboche- Namche (3450m): follow the river and, after crossing it, climb back up through birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche. Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku are just a few of the Himalayan giants to be seen. From Tengboche we descend to the bridge over the Dudh Kosi at Phunki Tenga, where there are water driven prayer wheels, before making our way back to Namche. Day 18: Namche -Lukla (2800m): Final day's trekking follows the Dudh Kosi back down to Lukla. This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity for a farewell party with the Sherpa guides and porters, where we can sample some chang, try Sherpa dancing and look back on a memorable trekking experience. Day 19: Lukla - Kathmandu: After breakfast, transfer to airport, fly to Kathmandu takes half an hour.

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