Island Peak or Imja Tse Peak

The most popular trekking peak in Everest region. Island peak is also known as Imja Tse peak .Island peak Is Located on the top of chukung glaciar between Mt. Amadablam and Mt. Lhotshe. Every year more 300 group attempt to scale of the summit of Island peak.

This trek offers the stunning view of Himalayan panorama and you see Bhuddist culture old Monastery This trek also provides spectacular views of the Himalaya in the  khumbu region including Mt. Everest (8848m) Mt. Nuptse (7879m) Lhotshe (8501m) Lhotse Middle Peak (8410m) Lhotshe Shar(8383m) make semi circle of north. The views of Makalu (8501m) Baruntse(7129m) in the east and the most famouse expedition peak Amadablam(6812m).

The normal route for Island peak is south east Flank and South west ridge normally, Island base camp is set at Pareshya Gyab(5087m) between Imja Tse and lateral morine of the  Imja glacier. Proper care should be taken to avoid the possible avalanche in the event of heavy snow fall. From the base camp a well acclimatized party in good condiotion can make summit and return to base camp in a day. However most of the climbers prefer alpine style camping at high camp which adds joy of climbing and helps a safe ascent.



Itineraries

Day

Activities

Altitude

1

Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

 

2

Free day at Kathmandu and briefing about trek and climbing

 

3

Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

 

4

Trek to Namche

 

5

Rest day Namche

 

6

Trek to Dole

 

7

Trek to Machermo

 

8

Trek to Gokyo

 

9

At the morning climb to Gokyo Ri for view

 

10

Trek to tagnag

 

11

Trek to Zong Lha via Chola pass

 

12

Trek to Lobhuche

 

13

Trek to Gorak shep and aftr lunch visit to Everest base camp

 

14

Morning hike to kala pattar and trek to Dingboche

 

15

Rest day at dingboche

 

16

Trek to Chukung

 

17

Trek to Island peak Base camp

 

18

Trek to High camp

 

19

Summit day and return to Chukung

 

20

Trek to Tengboche

 

21

Trek to Namche

 

22

Trek to Phakding

 

23

Trek to Lukla

 

24

Fly back to Kathmandu

 

25

Free day at Kathmandu

 

26

Sight seeing in Kathmandu

 

27

Final departure from Kathmandu

 

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Trip Facts

Trip Code
AG Treks 135
Grade
Group Size
2 to 10 members
Accomodation
Tent and hotel
Best Season
spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November)
Per Day Walking
Trip Type
Duration
27 days
Maximum Elevation
6160m

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