Imja Tse Peak (6160 meters / 20210 feet)- Island Peak Climbing will be a great experience for all types of people, who is in search for moderate, adventurous climbing experience. All you need for this trip is your positive attitude and in sound physical health, as this trip takes you to the high popular route of Everest with ample time to get acclimatized and to be in the high mountain spirit before the ascent to Island Peak or Imja Tse 6160 meters / 20210 feet. It offers a worthwhile challenge and competent in using ice-axe and crampons, being technically straight forward. The climb will be undertaken towards the end of the trek when everyone will be fully acclimatized after the moderate walk from Lukla and to Kalapattar. Finally heading for the Imja valley and Island Peak Base Camp. For those not attempting the climb of Island Peak there is the opportunity to explore the Imja Khola Valley.
This trip offers an enjoyable climb the peak, also provides some of the most striking scenery in the Khumbu. If the peak can be likened to an Island in a glacial sea, than the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise in the north to the rugged summit of Nuptse ( 7879m/ 25850ft ), Lhotse ( 9501m/27870ft), Lhotse middle peak ( 8410m / 27590ft), as yet still unclimbed and Lhotse Shar ( 8383m/ 27503ft ). To the east, rising above the frozen waves of the Lhotse Shar glacier, is Cho polu( 6734m/ 22093ft ), beyond which can be seen the red granite mass of Makalu ( 8475m/ 27805ft). To the south of the Imja glacier and icy flutings of Baruntse Mountain (7720 m / 25328 ft) and the Amphu peaks lead the eye to the lofty pinnacle of Ama Dablam Mountain ( 6812m / 22350 ft ), which is liked a giant sea stack guarding the entrance to the glacial bay in which Island peak stands. In order to acclimatize prior to climbing Island Peak (6160 meters / 20210 feet), Trek through the Himalayas Khumbu trekking trail.
Imja Tse Peak (6160 meters / 20210 feet)- Island Peak Climbing will be a great experience for all types of people, who is in search for moderate, adventurous climbing experience. All you need for this trip is your positive attitude and in sound physical health, as this trip takes you to the high popular route of Everest with ample time to get acclimatized and to be in the high mountain spirit before the ascent to Island Peak or Imja Tse 6160 meters / 20210 feet. It offers a worthwhile challenge and competent in using ice-axe and crampons, being technically straight forward. The climb will be undertaken towards the end of the trek when everyone will be fully acclimatized after the moderate walk from Lukla and to Kalapattar. Finally heading for the Imja valley and Island Peak Base Camp. For those not attempting the climb of Island Peak there is the opportunity to explore the Imja Khola Valley.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 02: Permit Preparation / Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding
Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3441 meters)
Day 05: Acclimatization day- Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek to Tyangboche Monastery (3860 meters)
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters)
Day 08: Trek to Chhukung (4710 meters)
Day 09: Trek to Island peak Base Camp (5240 m.)
Day 10: Ascent Island Peak (6160 meters / 20210 feet) and return to Base Camp
Day 11: Spare Day for Contingency
Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3985 m.)
Day 13: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 14: Namche – Lukla.
Day 15: Lukla – Kathmandu (35 minutes Flight)
Day 16: Contingency / Leisure day/Farewell dinner /Local Shopping.
Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu