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Island Peak Climbing in Nepal
Island Peak, is 6187 meters high and one of the most popular and busy trekking peak in Nepal, also known as Imja Tse, lies in the Khumbu Himalayan range. Climbing this peak gives the best satisfaction every amateur and serious climber can dream of. If you are seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to widen your experience towards the peak climbing expedition beyond simply trekking in Nepal, this is the mountain for you. Our professionally designed itinerary offers you a couple of days extra at the same town to get acclimatized.
Island peak climbing is an enormously popular Peak climbing trip in Nepal. The approach trek to the peak is through beuatiful Gokyo valley with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, we follow the Dudh Koshi river valley, acclimatise on day in the Sherpa town of Namche Bazzar and head for the pristine Gokyo lake. We enjoy the climb to famous Gokyo Ri which commands one of the finest views of Everest , Cho Oyu and other mountains, cross the Cho La pass, enjoy yet another grand view, and descend to Dingboche. From Dingboche we start the preparation for our Island peak climbing.
Trip Facts of Island Peak Climbing
| Country: |
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Nepal |
| Area: |
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Everest Region |
| Activities: |
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Peak Climbing |
| Grade: |
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4 |
| Seasons: |
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Mar - May, Sept - Nov |
| Altitude: |
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6,189m |
| Duration: |
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18 Days |
| Accommodation: |
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Tea House/ Camping |
| Transport: |
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Fly in - Fly Out |
| Group Size: |
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2 to 25 |
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Itineraries of Island Peak Climbing
| Day 01. |
Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Alt. 1,350m / 4,428 ft |
| Day 02. |
Trip preparation day in Kathmandu |
| Day 03. |
Fly to Lukla & then trek to Phakding Alt. 2,610m / 8,561ft (4 hrs) |
| Day 04. |
Trek to Namche Bazaar Alt. 3,440m / 11,283ft (5 hrs) |
| Day 05. |
Acclimatizing day at Namche Bazaar Alt. 3,440m / 11,283ft |
| Day 06. |
Trek to Phortse Thanga Alt. 3,500m / 11,480ft (5 hrs) |
| Day 07. |
Trek to Dole Alt. 4,200m / 13776 ft (6 hrs) |
| Day 08. |
Trek to Machhermo Alt. 4,410m / 14465 ft (6 hrs) |
| Day 09. |
Trek to Gokyo Alt. 4,750m / 15580 ft (5 hrs) |
| Day 10. |
Climb Gokyo Ri (5350m/17548ft.) & trek to Chhugyuma Alt. 5,000m / 16,400 ft |
| Day 11. |
Cross Cho La (5420m/17778ft) – Dzongla Alt. 4830m / 15842ft (7 hrs) |
| Day 12. |
Trek to Chhukung Alt. 4730m / 15514ft (7 hrs) |
| Day 13. |
Climb to Island Peak Base Camp then on to High Camp Alt. 5500m / 18040ft(8 hrs) |
| Day 14. |
Ascent of Island Peak 6189m / 20300ft & return to Base Camp Alt. 5087m |
| Day 15. |
Trek to Island Base Camp - Dingboche Alt. 4410m / 14465ft (5 hrs) |
| Day 16. |
Trek to Namche Bazar Alt. 3440m / 11283ft (5 hrs) |
| Day 17. |
Trek to Lukla Alt. 2800m / 9184ft (5 hrs) |
| Day 18. |
Fly Lukla back to Kathmandu |
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