Island Peak (6173m.) also known as Imja Tse, climbing is challenging and technically difficult climbing. It is the extension of Lhotse Shar which is very popular for trekking trail that can be reached crossing Everest Base Camp.. The name of the peak is Island because it seems like an island from Dingboche. Being located on the top of Chhukung Glacier, the peak is very challenging for climbing. The difficult geographical landscape between Mt. Amadablam and Lhotse makes it challenging to reach the summit.
Island Peak Climbing Itinerary we desined includes Climbing Kalapather astonishing view of Mt. Everest, and Base Camp Of Mt Everest with enough acclimatization on the way due to high elevation.
Island Peak climb would be suitable for a climber visiting the Himalayas for the first time or keen hill walkers with previous mountaineering experience using crampons and ice axe.
The views from the top are superb including the south face of Lhotse and Ama Dablam. This mountain is a truly exhilarating climb with breathtaking scenery and with good weather it is not unusual for the whole group to reach the summit.
Trip Highlights :
Time for Nepal Total : 18 DaysWalking and Climbing Duration: 15 days
Trekking and Climbing Destination : Kalapather and Everest Base camp and Island peak
Starting : Lukla
Ending : Lukla
Grade : hard
Mode of trek : Tea house/camping
Maximum Altitude : 6200m.
Minimum: 2 people.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in KathmanduDay 02: Kathmandu exploration and preparing for trek
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2800m. trek to Phakding 2610m.
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m.
Day 05: Rest at Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche 3800m.
Day 07: Tangboche Pheriche 4200m.
Day 08: Pheriche Lobuche 4900m.
Day 09: Trek from Lobuche to Goraksheph.The day you will hike to EBC (5354m)
Day 10: Hike to Kalapather ad Trek to Dingboche 4300m.
Early Morning climb to Kalapather ( 5545m) Enjoy the Mt Everest Sunrise view then walk down to dingboche.
Day 11: Dingboche Chukung 4730m. as approach island peak trek
Day 12: Chukung Island peak Base camp at 5000m.
Day 13: High Camp 5300m.
Day 14: High Camp summit 6160m. back to Base Camp
Day 15: Base Camp Tengboche 3800m.
Day 16: Tengboche Namche Bazaar
Day 17: Namche to Lukla
Day 18: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 19: Fly back to your destination
