Island peak

Island peak

Island peak at first known as Imja Tso is the most popular trekking peak in Everest region. Eric Shipton's group in 1953 named by Island peak but after 1983 again renamed as Imja Tso. Island peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members who successfully ascended it.

 Island peak 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 South Summit. Imja Tso not only provides an adventurous climb but also provides some of the different spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu region including the Mt. Everest 8848m,Mt Lhotse 8,5516m,.Nuptse 7,855m, Lhotse Middle Peak 8,410m and Lhotse Shar 8,383m make a semi circle in the north. The Spectacular views of Makalu (8475m) in the east, Baruntse 7720m, and Mt. Amadablam 6856m in the south add more worth for climbing Island Peak.

Itinerary of Island Peak or Imja Tso

01. Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding [2652m] 02. Trek to Namche [3450m]
03. Rest day in Namche 04. Trek to Tengboche [3867m]
05. Trek to Pheriche [4252m] 06. Rest day in Pheriche
07. Trek to Lobuche [4930m] 08. Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
09. Trek to Everest base camp [5357m] 10. Trek to Dingboche [4350m]
11. Trek to Chukhung [4750m] 12. Trek to island peak base camp [5150m]
13. Trek to high camp 14. Ascent of island peak [6173m]
15. Rest day 16. Trek to Pangboche [3950m]
17. Trek to Namche [3450m] 18. Trek to Lukla [2800m]
19. Fly to Kathmandu    

Included :


  • 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with 3 star bed & breakfast
  • Permit fee of Peak.
  • Meal: All meal during the trek best available hotel/lodges or tea house
  • One experience trekking guide/Climbing Guide & necessary porters
  • Park fees for conservation areas.
  • Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight
  • Insurance for Guide & Porters
  • All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses
  • Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer
  • Farewell dinner
  • Our service charge
  • Insurence service on request.

Not Included :


  • PERSONAL equipment for climbing & Trekking
  • Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
  • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
  • Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping (Tips)
  • Bar bills & Beverage
  • Departures taxes for International flights
 


Additional Info

  • Country: Nepal
  • Activities: Peak Climbing
  • No. of Days: 3 - 4 Weeks
Last modified on Tuesday, 20 September 2011 09:17

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