Island Peak

Imja Tse peak, at a height of 6,160 meters, is more popularly known by the name of Island Peak. The peak was named Island peak by Eric Shipton’s party in 1953, as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed form Dingboche. Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imja Tse.

The 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.

The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, Middle Peak and Lhotse Shar. Cho Polu and Makalu lie to the east of the Island Peak. Baruntse, Amphu and Ama Dablam lie to the south.

Trip Facts:

Trip duration	22 Days
Grade	Strenuous - Peak Climbing - Alpine grade: PD+
Activity	Sightseeing and trekking
Starts in	Kathmandu
Ends in	Kathmandu
Accommodation	Hotel, camping or lodge (tea house)
Maximum altitude	6173m

 

Itinerary:

Day 1	Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2	Sightseeing in Katmandu /p>
Day 3	Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding [2652m]
Day 4	Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 5	Rest day in Namche
Day 6	Trek to Tengboche [3867m]
Day 7	Trek to Pheriche [4252m]
Day 8	Rest day in Pheriche
Day 9	Trek to Lobuche [4930m]
Day 10	Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Day 11	Trek to Everest base camp [5357m]
Day 12	Trek to Dingboche [4350m]
Day 13	Trek to Chukhung [4750m]
Day 14	Trek to island peak base camp [5150m]
Day 15	Trek to high camp
Day 16	Ascent of island peak [6173m]
Day 17	Spare day
Day 18	Trek to Pangboche [3950m]
Day 19	Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 20	Trek to Lukla [2800m]
Day 21	Fly to Kathmandu
Day 22	Depart Kathmandu

 

Cost includes:

• All airport/hotel transfers
• Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
• Three nights in 4-star hotel (Hotel Shanker or similar category hotel) in Kathmandu
• Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals in mountain
• All ground transportation as per the itinerary program by private vehicles
• All necessary paper works; trekking permits and Island Peak and Lobuche peak climbing permits
• Group mountaineering climbing and camping equipments-very high quality North Face or Mountain Hardware or similar kitchen, dining, toilet tents, mattresses, and kitchen equipments
• Travel and rescue arrangements
• All government and local taxes

 

Cost does not include:

• Nepal Visa fee
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
• Lunch and evening meals in KathmanduTravel and rescue insurance
• Personal climbing equipments
• Personal climbing guide if requested
• Personal expenses
• Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
• Tips for guides and porters