Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak (6189 Meters) Climbing is fabulous adventure, famously known as Imja Tse peak raised from Imja Glacier. Imja Tse peak was named Island peak by Eric  Shipton in 1953. He was vice leader of  British Everest Expedition team in 1953, successfully first ascended as preparation and acclimatization for Everest expedition.  Island peak climbing can be done either before Gokyo trek (4750m/ 15584ft), Cho La (5420m/ 17782ft), Everest Base camp (5357m/ 17575ft) and Everest view point Kalapathar (5545m/ 18192ft)  or after the peak summit. Island peak trekking before climbing, offers an opportunity to acclimatize in highland, increase fitness label and experience of Sherpa heritage. Island peak climbing in Nepal is an excitement of both amateur and  serious climb. Island peak climbing route is splendid choice of those who are looking for mixed adventure experiences, highland trekking, high passes and Island peak climbing. The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summit of Nuptse (7879 m), Lhotse (8516 m) and middle peak of Lhotse Shar (8410 m).  Cho Oyu (8201 m) and Makalu (8463 m) lie to the east of the Island Peak and Barunche (7129m), Amphulapche (5663m) and Ama Dablam (6814 m) lie to the south.  It’s a wonderful peak itself is the extension of the south ridge of the Lhotse Shar separated by a small col. 

Island peak trekking itinerary and Island peak climbing are exactly designated for adventure in quest of challenging and “off the beaten route” climbing. This will feel you still away of modern civilization. Our most experience highland adventure working team and their friendly behavior makes the trip always possible. If you have different idea to customize your valued trip according to physical fitness, then we are always flexible to consult with you. Island Peak Climbing Itinerary

Island peak climbing Itinerary

Day  01:  Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 03: fly Kathmandu – Lukla and trek to Phakding (2562m /8700ft) 45 minutes airstrip and 3/4 hrs trek.

Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 ft): 5/6 hrs trek.

Day 05: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)

Day 06: Namche Bazzar - Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) - 5 to 6 hrs walk

Day 07: Tengboche -  Pheriche (4,200 m/13,776 ft): 5 to 6 hrs

Day 08: Acclimatization day in Pheriche 

Day 09: Pheriche – Lobuche (4940 /16207ft) 4/5 hrs. walk

Day 10: Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5160 m/17,000ft) - Everest Base Camp (5364 m/17,594 ft) - Gorak Shep : 7 to 8 hrs walk

Day 11: Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545 m/18,192 ft) - Lobuche (4940 m/16,207ft)  4-5 hrs walk

Day 12: Lobuche – Kongma La (5535m/ 18150ft) – Chukkung (4730m/15510ft) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 13: Chukkung – Island Peak Base Camp (5200m/ 17000ft) 3-4 hrs trek

Day 14: Island Peak Base Camp – High Camp (5600m/18370ft) 2-3 hrs climb

Day 15: High Camp – Summit (6189m)- Island Peak base Camp – Chukkung: 8-10 hrs

Day 16: Reserve day for contingency

Day 17: Chukkung – Pangboche (3,990m/13,090ft): 4-5 hrs

Day 18: Pngboche – Monjo ( (2,800m /9,200ft), 5-6 hrs

Day 19: Monjo – Lukla  (2,780m /9,175ft):: 3-4 hrs

Day 20: Fly back to Kathmandu in the morning & free afternoon.

Day 21: Final departure

Drive to international airport and fly to onward destination.

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Island Peak Climbing Itinerary

Day  01:  Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 03: fly Kathmandu – Lukla and trek to Phakding (2562m /8700ft) 45 minutes airstrip and 3/4 hrs trek.

Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 ft): 5/6 hrs trek.

Day 05: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)

Day 06: Namche Bazzar - Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) - 5 to 6 hrs walk

Day 07: Tengboche -  Pheriche (4,200 m/13,776 ft): 5 to 6 hrs

Day 08: Dingboche – Lobuche (4940 /16207ft) 4/5 hrs. walk

Day 09: Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5160 m/17,000ft) - Everest Base Camp (5364 m/17,594 ft) - Gorak Shep : 7 to 8 hrs walk

Day 10: Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545 m/18,192 ft) - Lobuche (4940 m/16,207ft)  4-5 hrs walk

Day 11: Lobuche – Kongma La (5535m/ 18150ft) – Chukkung (4730m/15510ft) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 12: Chukkung – Island Peak Base Camp (5200m/ 17000ft) 3-4 hrs trek

Day 13: Island Peak Base Camp – High Camp (5600m/18370ft) 2-3 hrs climb

Day 14: High Camp – Summit (6189m)- Island Peak base Camp – Chukkung: 8-10 hrs

Day 15: Reserve day for contingency

Day 16: Chukkung – Dingboche: 5-6 hrs

Day 17: Dingboche – Monjo : 5-6 hrs

Day 18:Monjo – Lukla: 3-4 hrs

Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu in the morning & free afternoon. 

Day 20: Final departure

Drive to international airport and fly to onward destination.

                  "OR"

For more fantastic ideal trip to extend your valued holiday in Nepal, from riding elephant in Chitwan to tours in Tibet and Bhutan, please follow the link.

Departure Dates for Island Peak Climbing

Peak Climbing Equipment

• Climbing boots
• Crampons
• Ice axe
• Harness
• Karabiners
• Ice screws
• Snow bars
• Deadmen
• Tapes/slings
• Rock pegs
• Helmet (Crash Hat)
• Warm climbing trousers
• Long cotton hiking shirts
• Waterproof climbing jacket
• Gaiters
• Light weight thermal/ insulated ski gloves
• Sun hat
• Light cotton athletic socks and wool climbing socks
• Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
• T-shirts
• Wool long underwear
• Down high altitude sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Down jacket/ trousers/vest
• Climbing sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Lip salve
• Lightweight fleece
• Fleece/wool for climbing
• Descenders
• Ascenders
• Head torch /batteries/bulbs