Island Peak (Imja Tse) Climbing - 6189m

This peak offers an enjoyable climb the peak, 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). 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 which Island peak stands.

Royalty For Climbing Peaks

Itinerary In Details

Day 01: Arriving in Katmandu brifing at hotel (1330m)

Day 02: Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley

Day 03: KTM/Lukla Trek to phakding 5 hrs (2652m)

Day 04: Trek to Nmmche Bazar 6to 7-hrs (3440m)

Day 05: Acclimatization day visit National Park museum, is possible to do site trip to Everest view hotel it takes 5 hrs going up and coming down Everest view Hotel elevation is (4050m.)

Day 06: Trek to Thame 6 hrs (3800m) Visit Thame Monastery in the evening.

Day 07: Trek to Khumjung 6 hrs (3790m) Monastery tour in the Evening where you can see Yeti Scalp.

Day 08: Trek to Dole (4220m.) 6 hrs.

Day 09: Trek to Mchermo (4410.) 5 hrs.

Day 10: Trek to Gokyo (4750m.) 6 hrs.

Day 11: Climbing Gokyo ri back to gokyo over night at Gokyo Morning climb Gokyo Ri (5360) for views of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and many other mountains (6 kms round trip / 4 hours). Afternoon optional hike up along the Ngumpa Glacier to the 5th lake or further to Scoundrel's viewpoint.

Day 12: Trek to Drangnag (4790m). 3 hrs.

Day 13: Early in the morning start trek to over chola to Jongla. Cho La pass (5330m) 7 hrs.

Day 14: Trek to Labuche (4910m. 3 hrs

Day 15: Hiking early in the morning to kala pathar( 5545m.) Back to Gorakshep 6to 8-hrs

Day 16: Visit Everest Base camp early in the morning back to Lobuche 7 to 8-hrs (4930m)

Day 17: Trek to Chhuking 4730m.

Day 18: Trek to Island Peak Base camp 5087m.

Day 19: Climb Island Peak 6,189m.

Day 20: Trek to dingbuche 4480m.

Day 21: Trek to Namache 3440m 6 hrs.

Day 22: Trek to Monjo 2835m.

Day 23: Trek to Lukla 2652m.

Day 24: Fly back to Kathmandu drive to hotel.

Day 25: Extra day.

Day 26: Departure day.

Cost Includes: National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter(s), Essential equipment.

Cost Excludes: Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.