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Island Peak summit climb, lesser known as the Imja Tse climb with Everest Base Camp Trek is a fantastic experience in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is designed for energetic and physically fit trekkers with little or no experience in mountain expedition. Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) is one of the main climbing peaks in the Everest Region of Nepal with an impressive and highly glaciated West Face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier. Being one of the ‘trekking peaks’ with very little technical aspects, Island Peak climb’s difficulty level is mediocre for a beginner climber wishing to enter the incredible world of mountain climbing. Our adventure journey takes us into the heartland of the Khumbu Valley and Sherpa culture. Before scaling the peak, we also visit, possibly the most popular trekking destination in the world – Everest Base Camp Trek (5,357m/17,575ft) and Kala Patthar – for the up-close views of Mt. Everest and other high mountains.
The Island peak climbing itinerary has proper and gradual acclimatization at suitable intervals. The 19-day journey begins from and comes to a conclusion at one of the most famous airstrips in the world, the Lukla Airport in the Everest Region.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 02 Kathmandu : trip preparation | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 03 Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding | 2,800m/9,187ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 04 Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 05 Namche Bazaar : Acclimatization Day | 3,438m/11,280ft | |
Day 06 Namche Bazaar to Tengboche | 3,870m/12,697ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 07 Tengboche to Pheriche | 4,288m/14,069ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 08 Pheriche to Lobuche | 4,940m/16,208ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 09 Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp | 5,364m/17,599ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 10 Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and back to Lobuche | 5,545m/18,193ft | 7-8 hrs |
Day 11 Lobuche to Kongma La to Chhukung | 4,730m/15,519ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 12 Chhukung to Island Peak base camp | 5,200m/17,061ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 13 Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp | 5,200m/17,061ft | |
Day 14 Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit ,back to base camp | 6,189m/20,306ft | |
Day 15 Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche | 3,985m/13,075ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 16 Pangboche to Namche Bazaar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 17 Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2,800m/9,187ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 18 Fly to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 19 Final Departure | - |
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Although it is possible to climb Island Peak throughout the year except during the monsoon months, the best time to climb Island Peak is during spring and fall seasons. March to early June is the spring time and also the busiest climbing season of the year. September to November is the fall season when temperatures are moderate and weather tends to be clear. Climbers have attempted to climb Island Peak even in winters in the past, but the extreme cold during winter months could really be perilous for some. Summer season invites rain and does not offer great views during the climb.
Bringing out typical tastes of peak climbing in Nepal, both Island Peak and Mera Peak have their own set of peculiarities. There are some significant differences in the climbing aspects of Mera Peak vs Island Peak Climbing. Mera Peak is slightly higher than Island Peak while Island Peak, with more steep ice climbs, is considered a little more technical than Mera Peak. Mera Peak is high but has very few challenges like crevasses while Island Peak has numerous challenging sections and the headwall, the narrow ridge to the top and several icefalls make it rather difficult. Mera can be climbed without proper mountaineering skills while climbing Island Peak demands basic mountaineering as well as some technical knowledge. The rocky ridge, glacial walk, tapering summit, and ice walls make Island Peak climbing more susceptible to altitude sickness. In the final say, the climbing section at Island Peak is harder than that of Mera Peak. But, the trekking section up to the base camp of Mera Peak is harder than that of Island Peak. Also, the trail to Island Peak Base Camp is much more crowded that the trail to Mera Peak Base Camp.
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