Climbing Island Peak
Island Peak was the name given to the mountain in 1952 by Eric Shipton’s party who thought it to be reminiscent of an island in a sea of ice. It is also known by its Nepali name of Imja Tse.
We start from Lukla and trek slowly up the Dudh Kosi valley and after a trip to Everest Base Camp . Then, we branch off to Chukkung and then onto Island Peak Base Camp and prepare for the ascent.
The mountain is an extension of Lhotse Shar and is located between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers, standing at 6189m.
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrive Kathmandu |
| Day 02 | Rest/preparation |
| Day 03 | Fly Lukla (2800); trek Phakding (2010m) |
| Day 04 | Trek Namche Bazaar (3420m) |
| Day 05 | Rest/acclimatization |
| Day 06 | Trek Tengboche (3870m) |
| Day 07 | Trek Dingboche (4360m) |
| Day 08 | Rest/acclimatization |
| Day 09 | Trek Chhukung (4730m) |
| Day 10 | Trek Island Peak Base Camp (4970m) |
| Day 11 | Rest/preparation |
| Day 12 | Summit Island Peak (6189m); return Base Camp |
| Day 13 | Trek Pangboche (3860m) |
| Day 14 | Trek Namche Bazaar |
| Day 15 | Trek Lukla |
| Day 16 | Fly Kathmandu |
| Day 17 | Depart Kathmandu |
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