Island Peak climbing in Everest Region 17 Days

Island peak (6160m.) is also known as Imja Tse peak mostpoint. This is the most popular trekking peak in Everest region. Island peak trek/expedition offers the stunning sceneries of pristine Himalaya panorama and Buddhist culture spread out before you. This Island Peak expedition not only provides an enjoyable and adventurous climb but also provides some of the most spectacular views of the Himalayas. Seen from the summit of Island peak, the giant mountains, Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) make a semi circle in the north. The views of Makalu (8475m), Barutse (7129m) in the east and famous expedition peak of Amadablam (6812m) in the south add more charm for climbing Island Peak.

The normal route for climbing Island Peak is South East Flank & South-West Ridge Normally, the Island Peak base camp is set at Pareshaya Gyab (5,087m), between Imja Tse and the lateral moraine of the Imja Glacier. Proper care should be taken to avoid the possible avalanche in the event of heavy snowfall. From the base camp, a well-acclimatized party in good conditions can make the summit and return to the base camp in a day. However, most of the climbers prefer alpine style camping at high camp, which adds the joy of climbing and helps a safe ascent.

Day 01: Fly to Lukla 2800m. and trek to Phakding, 2652m. Lodge.

Day 02: Phakding – Namche Bazaar, 3440m. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 03: Namche Bazaar Rest for Acclimatization. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 04: Namche Bazaar – Thyangboche 3867m. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 05: Thyangboche – Pheriche 4343m. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 06: Pheriche – Lobuche. 4930m. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 07: Lobuche – Kala-Pathar 5545m. & back to Labuche. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 08: Lobuche – Dingboche 4243m. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 09: Dingboche – Chhukung 4800m. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 10: Chhukung – Island peak (Imja Tse) Base Camp. Tented Camp.

Day 11: Island B.C – High Camp 5500m. Tented Camp.

Day 12: High Camp – Island Peak summit 6198m.& back to Island B.C.

Day 13: Island B.C. – Dingboche. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 14: Dingboche – Thyangboche. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 15: Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar. Teahouse Lodge.

Day 16: Namche Bazaar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.

Day 17: Lukla- Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.