Island Peak Climbing: The views & Seasons
Island Peak is very popular amongst the trekkers owning to the adventurous climbing option the peak offers. Additionally, Island Peak rises in the middle of the Chhukhung Valley amidst the extended sections of Lhotse Shar glacier on all sides like an island that rises above the sea level, therefore, the peak is popularly known as the Island Peak. Moreover, it is the most preferred peak climbing journey in the Everest region of Nepal. Which lets you venture into the heights of 6000 meters and offers incredible views of mountains and glaciers.
Furthermore, it is also popular as Imje Tse in the local language. Interestingly, the climbing team of Eric Shipton gave the name Island Peak in 1953. It is not technically difficult however the magnificent views of mountains that the summit of the peak offers are beyond any mere imagination. You will get exclusive views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Lhotse Shar, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Baruntse, and many others consequently
Peak climbing is best during the spring season, from mid-March to May, and the autumn season, from September to November. The weather is comparatively warm and a visitor can get clear a view of mountains in this season. If you think you need some more challenges then you can combine Island peak climbing with other treks in Nepal. Nepal Intrepid Treks offers Island peak climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek. Additionally, Island peak climbing with Gokyo Lake Trek are predefined package. However, we are always ready to customize our itinerary as per your needs and preferences.
Journey of Island Peak Climbing
It is a sixteen-day long journey that starts with a guided tour of some magnificent places of cultural importance in Kathmandu. You will fly to Lukla airport, heading to the Khumbu region of Nepal. From Lukla, we take a trail along the Dudhkoshi River, pass forests, and villages and enter into Sagarmatha National Park. We further pass some local villages and forests to Namche, a popular and interesting town in the region. Then ascend to Dingboche via Tengboche after heading towards Chhkung Valley which will lead us to the Island peak base camp. We attempt the climb and return via the same path after a successful climb up the peak.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
- Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
- Day 03: Fly to Lukla(2850m) then trek to Phakding(2650m) – 3 hours
- Day 04: Trek to Namche (3,443m) – 6 hours
- Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche; short trek – 4 hours
- Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,880m) – 6 hours
- Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,450m) – 6 hours
- Day 08: Acclimatization day in Dingboche; hike to Nagarsan Hill (5,100m) – 4/5 hours
- Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m) – 5 hours
- Day 10: Trek to Gorekshep& day EBC (5,364m) then back to Gorekshep (5,180m) – 8 hours
- Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar(5545m) for sunrise then trek to Dingboche (4450m) – 7/8 hours
- Day 12: Trek to Chhukung (4700m) – 3 hours
- Day 13: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5300m) – 4 hours
- Day 14: Summit to Island Peak (6189m) then descend to Chhukung – 8/9 hours
- Day 15: Trek down to Namche (3441m) – 7 hours
- Day 16: Trek to Lukla-7/8 hours
- Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
- Day 18: Leisure day in Kathmandu
- Day 19: Farewell and Departure
