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Island peak (6189m/20305 ft) is the most popular
trekking peak in Everest region of Nepal. Island
Peak also known as Ima Tse Peak. It can be climb
in both the spring and autumn season. Island
peak was named by Eric Shipton in 1952 and the
first ascent was made by members of the 1953
British Everest team as a training climb. The
climbing is challenging for the beginning alpine
climber and the summit ridge provides one of the
most dramatic views of the Himalayas. The summit
of Island Peak stands nearby to the South Face
of Lhotse, one of the world’s largest ice walls,
and offers stunning views of beautiful Ama
Dablam and Makalu.
After arriving Nepal, you will have a day to
explore the exotic city of Kathmandu before
flying into the remote mountain town of Lukla
where you begin your trek into the Khumbu region
of the Himalayas. Once at Lukla, we follow an
ancient route that journeys through tiny
villages and remote Himalayan valleys. Along the
way, we visit Buddhist monasteries and begin to
appreciate the unique mountain culture found in
the Himalayan foothills. The views grow more
spectacular as we venture up the Dudh Kosi River
to Namche Bazaar - the gateway to the Khumbu
region at 3,440m/11,283ft. We spend a night next
to the Tyangboche monastery (3,867m/12684ft),
where you are rewarded with spectacular views of
Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and Lhotse. A rewarding
hike leads to the summit of Kalapatthar
(5,545m/18,192ft) and provides a truly
spectacular panorama of Mt Everest
(8848m/29,028ft), Lhotse (8516m/27,932ft) and
many more.
Our journey then continues to Imja Tse, also
known as Island Peak, tops out at
6,189m/20,305ft and rewards us with magnificent
views of Ama Dablam, South Face of Lhotse and
Everest. From the summit of Island Peak there
are stunning views of Lhotse and Makalu, the 4th
and 5th highest mountains in the world,
respectively. The return trek continues to
delight adventurous souls with more spectacular
mountain views, lush forested valleys, and
opportunities to learn about the Nepalese
religion and culture.
Island Peak Climbing – 22 Days (Adventure
combining with Everest base camp trekking)
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Trip Code |
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NAP-LPK-210 |
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Trip Cost |
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USD 2340 per person |
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Group Size |
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Minimum 2 upto 16 person |
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Accessibility |
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Round trip from Lukla, trek start from and
returns to Lukla and the flight takes about 35
minute |
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The Route |
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Maximum altitude Island Peak (6189m) Kalapatthar
BC (5545m) Everest BC (5450m), 5/7-hrs average
walking per day, Moderate to strenuous trail. |
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Season |
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Spring: March - April/Autumn: September –
November |
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Facility |
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Well-managed teahouse and tented accommodation
during the climbing period. |
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Peak Permit |
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US$ 350 Group upto 4 people, additional member
US$ 40 upto 5-8 person, maximum number of
members in a team is 12 people |
Highlights of the trip
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Sightseeing tour of historical, cultural,
religious heritages sites of Kathmandu
valley
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Spectacular Lukla mountain flights with
great views
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Sherpa villages, monasteries and culture
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Namche Bazaar and its market
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Khumjung Monastery and the yeti scalp
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Tyangboche Monastery and the 360º mountain
views
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Everest Base Camp and walking on the famous
Khumbu glacier
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Kalapatthar and the close-up views of
Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse
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Morning ascent of Island Peak and the
stunning views from the top
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