Island Peak (Imje Tse 6189 m)

Island Peak Climbing is a great first Himalayan Peak in the region of Everest. The route to the summit includes a steep slope and a narrow ridge. Crampons, Ice-axe and ropes are necessary, and it is useful to have a Sherpa guide who knows the best part of the ridge to climb. The term "trekking peak" can be misleading as in fact most of 14 or so mountains given this title by the Nepalese government are proper mountaineering propositions. Island Peak Climbing in Nepal is a spectacular extension to a fabulous adventure into the Everest region. At 6183 meters, Island Peak (now know in Nepal as Imja Tse) is not among the Himalayan giants, but nevertheless provides an exhilarating mountaineering experience to the novice and expert alike. No technical mountaineering experience is necessary to climb Island Peak, simply a high level of fitness the desire to push your limits. Island peak summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar separated by a small Col. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. The extension of this ridge descending south-west is the part of the normal route of ascent and leads to the South Summit. Imja Tse not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the different spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu Region including the Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Nuptse 7,855m, Lhotse 8,516m, Lhotse Middle Peak 8,410m and Lhotse Shar 8,383m make a semicircle in the north. The views of Makalu 8,475m in the east, Baruntse 7,720m, and Mt. Amadablam 6,856m in the south add more charm for climbing Island Peak. The normal route for Island Peak Climbing 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. Embark on a wonderful adventure with Island Peak climbing and trekking that takes you into the heartland of the Khumbu and Everest Base Camp 5,357m. Island Peak 6,183m is one of the main climbing peaks in Everest Region with an impressive and highly glaciated West Face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier. An ascent of Kala Pattar 5,545m proves a good acclimatization hike and gives you magnificent close-up views of the world's highest mountains including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and more. The magnificent views from the summit, however, are certainly a fitting reward for your efforts. Before climbing Island Peak, we trek up the Dudh Kosi valley from Lukla, passing through Namche and Tengboche on our way to Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. After being rested and feeling physically fit and acclimatized, we then head up the beautiful Imja Khola valley towards Island Peak. Besides trekking adventure, we also get to witness pristine Sherpa villages and ever-so-serene monasteries. With ponderous memories of the trekking earlier done, we retrace our route back through Namche to Lukla, and from there on we fly back to Kathmandu.

	Detail itinerary Program Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) Transfert to Hotel Day 02 Free day in kathmandu Day 03 Early morning flight to Lukal(2866m) to Phakding - 3 hrs-2640m   Phakding Day 04 Phakding to Namche through the Dudh Kosi River (3450m ) 6 hrs Day 05 Namche Bazar Rest day Visit sherpa Village Day 06 Namache Bazar to walking up to the small village Dole. (4200m) 6 hrs Day 07 Dole to Machhermo (4600m)6 hrs Day 08 Machhermo to Gokyo (4750m) 4 hrs Day 09 Gokyo to gokyo peak back to Gokyo (5350m) 5 hrs Day 10 Gokyo to Thangna Is walking on Glacier (4700m) 3 hrs Day 11 Thangna to chola Pass stay Zonglha (4830m) 7hrs Day 12 Zonglha to Lubuche (4980m ) hrs Day 13 Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Kallapatter & back Gorakshep(5200m) 6 hrs Day 14 Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp & back Lubuche (4980m) 7 hrs Day 15 Lubuche to Chhukung (4750m) 6 hrs Day 16 Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5300m) 5 hrs Day 17 Island Peak Base Camp to summit to Base Camp to Chhukung (4750m) 8 hrs Day 18 Chhukung to Tengboche(3780m ) 6 hrs Day 19 Tengboche to Namche Bazaar easu down hill and up hill trek (3450m) 5 hrs Day 20 Namche Bazaar to Lukla is a long walk (2840m) 7 hrs Day 21 Lukla to flight back Kathmandu (1000m) Day 22 Free Day in Kathmandu Day 23 Transfer to airport 3 hours before your plane leaving.     Want to know more about this trek or tour itinerary? Enquiry us via our email: ecologytreks@gmail.com with the trek or tour you want to know more about. We will reply promptly with program details, cost and other information.