This is the most popular
trekking peak in Nepal. From Dingboche the mountain is seen as an
island in a sea of ice. The 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
seperated 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 SouthSummit.
Imja Tse not only provides an enjoyable climb but 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 (8475m) in
the east, Baruntse and Amadablam in the south add more charm for
climbing Island Peak.
I T I N E R A R Y
Day 01 :
Kathmandu
Arrival / Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 :
Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
[2,610].
Day 03 :
Trek to Namche Bazzar [3,440m].
Day 04 :
Rest day for acclimatization
[Day hiking to khumjung].
Day 05 :
Trek to Tengboche [3,86om].
Day 06 :
Trek to Periche [4,240m].
Day 07 :
Rest day for acclimatization
[Climb nearby hill]
Day 08 :
Periche to Lobuche [4,910m].
Day 09 :
Lobuche to Gorekshep [5,140m].
Day 10 :
Climb Kalapattar [5,545m]
in the morning and descend to Lobuche[4910m].
Day 11 :
Trek to Chukung[4730m].
Day 12 :
Island Peak Base Camp/Pareshaya Gyab [5080m].
Day 13 :
Summit Island peak and back to Base Camp/Chukung[4730m].
