Island Peak Climbing also called Imja Tse in Everest reason is most popular Himalayan climbing peak in Nepal. Climbing Island peak is the first choices for beginner climber and fit trekkers. The top of Island Peak 6,189 miters gives unforgettable sights of other Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest. Climbing Island Peak is physically demanding but not technically challenging. Climbing route starts from Lukla via regular Everest trekking trail till Dingboche village from where the trails turn towards Chhukung valley. 16 days itinerary covers enough preparation time in Kathmandu, two days climbing clinic with our climbing guide in Island base camp, get the summit and return back again to Kathmandu. Nepal Highland Treks provide professional and responsible climbing guide, climbing equipment and necessary supply to make success climb.
We can provide you different itineraries. Island peak climbing itinerary can combine with Everest Base Camp. First reach at Everest Base Camp and climb Kalapathar (5,555miters) make proper acclimatization and fit your body before reaching at peak. Another option is to combining trip itinerary as Everest Base Camp, Kongma La pass and Island peak. It is 19 days perfect itinerary have enough acclimatization and preparation days. Everest region have famous three high passes which are known as adventure passes in the world. Climbing itinerary can also combining with three highest passes Rengo La, Cho La, Kongma La, Everest Base Camp and Island peak. It can be total 22 days plan with trekking and climbing days.
Accommodation in the trip is in local tea houses accept days in Island Peak base camp. Our staffs fix the tents during climbing period. All the foods and drinks are prepared at camp. Climbing guide make you involve in climbing clinical course before starting climbing Island Peak. To get success of the peak is within one morning. We start very early in the morning from base camp and reach at Island top (6,189 miters) at the time of sunrise. Come back to base camp and trekking down towards Lukla.
