Island Peak Climbing Package

Package Overview

Imja Tse peak, at a height of 6,160 meters, is more popularly known by the name of Island Peak. The peak was named Island peak by Eric Shipton's party in 1953, as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed form Dingboche. Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imja Tse.

The peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members who successfully ascended it.The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, Middle Peak and Lhotse Shar. Cho Polu and Makalu lie to the east of the Island Peak. Baruntse, Amphu and Ama Dablam lie to the south. An alternative and equally popular approach is first visiting Everest base camp or the Kalapattar and trekking back to Dingboche. With Everest base camp and Island peak climbing combined, it is one of the most enjoyable adventure tour imaginable.

sland peak, 6160m , is actually an extension of Lhotse Shar, and is located between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers. We attempt along the standard route. Though the summit can be reached on a single day we make use of a high camp on its south west ridge to ensure the success. The climb involves one steep and exposed 100 m ice climb, otherwise it is a non technical 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.Satellite mobile phone
Personal trekking and peak climbing gears.
International departure airport tax
Climbing rope, crampons, climbing shoes, raincoat.
Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Personal clothing and equipments, down jacket, Gore-Tex jacket, (available on hire in Kathmandu)
Expenses of personal nature. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Kathamndu

  Arrival in Kathamndu and transfer to hotel.
• Day 2 : Fly to Lukla

  Fly to Lukla (2840m) hike to Phakding (2610m)
• Day 3 : Phakding (2610m) Trek

  Phakding (2610m) trek to Namche Bazar (3440m)
• Day 4 : Acclimatization Day

  Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar
• Day 5 : Namche Bazar

  Namche bazar to Dole (4200m)
• Day 6 : Dole (4200m) Trek

  Dole (4200m) trek to Machhermo (4470m)
• Day 7 : Machhermo (4470m)

  Machhermo (4470m) trek to Gokyo Lake (4470m)
• Day 8 : Exploration Day

  Exploration day around Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lake.
• Day 9 : 10 Gokyo - Thangna(4700m)

  10 Gokyo – Thangna(4700m) - Chola high camp – Dzongkha(4830m)
• Day 10 : Dzongkha to Lubuche

  Dzongkha to Lubuche(4910m)
• Day 11 : Lubuche to GorakShep

  Lubuche to GorakShep(5140m)
• Day 12 : Lubuche to GorakShep

  Lubuche to GorakShep
• Day 13 : GorakShep to Everest

  GorakShep to Everest Base Camp- Lubuche
• Day 14 : Lubuche to via Kongma

  Lubuche to via Kongma La to Chhukung (4710m)
• Day 15 : Chhukung - Island Peak (imja Tse)

  Chhukung -Island Peak (Imja Tse) Base camp(5240m)Tented Camp.
• Day 16 : Island B.C - High Camp 5500m

  Island B.C – High Camp 5500m. Tented Camp.
• Day 17 : High Camp to Summit

  High camp to summit Isaland peak (6160m) to Base camp to Chhukung
• Day 18 : Chhukung to Tengboche

  Chhukung to Tengboche(3860m)
• Day 19 : Tengboche Trek Back to Jorsale

  Tengboche trek back to Jorsale (2800m)/ Phakding
• Day 20 : Jorsale / Phakding

  Jorsale / Phakding trek back to Lukla (2840m)
• Day 21 : Fly Back from Lukla

  Fly back from Lukla to Kathamndu
• Day 22 : Extend Your Holiday

  Extend your holiday or International departure

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

Exclusions

• Satellite mobile phone
• Personal trekking and peak climbing gears.
• International departure airport tax
• Climbing rope, crampons, climbing shoes, raincoat.
• Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
• Personal clothing and equipments, down jacket, Gore-Tex jacket, (available on hire in Kathmandu)
• Expenses of personal nature. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.

Terms & Conditions

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