Island Peak Climbing

A team that included Tenzing Norgay first climbed Island Peak . It lies in the heart of Khumbu Region and lends some of the most beautiful Panoramic Views of the Makalu and of Ama Dablam. The climb is Non-technical. But better not underestimate the Peak, as it requires some mountaineering Skill. And experience in mountaineering is recommended.

This is the most popular climbing / trekking peak in Nepal. From Dingboche the mountain is clearly seen as a pyramid of ice and rock. 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. Imja Tse not only provides an enjoyable climb bur also provides some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu Region. Seen from the summit 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  (8,475m), in hte east, Baruntse and Amadablam in the south and more charm for climbing Island Peak

Height: 6160M
Region: Khumbu Himal Sagarmatha
Best Season: Autumn is the best but Spring is good.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu - Lukla (2840 m.)
Day 03: Phakding (2610 m.)
Day 04: Namche (3440 m.)
Day 05: Namche Rest
Day 06: Tengboche (3860 m.)
Day 07: Dingboche (4410 m.)
Day 08: Chhukung (3700 m.)
Day 09: Base camp (5200 m.)
Day 10: Summit & Base camp
Day 11: Dingbuche
Day 12: Tengboche
Day 13: Namche
Day 14: Lukla
Day 15: Kathmandu
Day 16: Final departure

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