Island Peak Expedition is superb introduction to Himalaya climbing in Nepal. With its mostly non-technical climbing routes, Island peak provides an opportunity to experience altitude at first hand, while getting to experience authentic mountain culture and awe-some glimpse of Himalayan vistas. Island Peak climbing trip is perfect for amateur and passionate climbers who seek an adventure climbing experience that is simply beyond trekking in Everest.
Located to the summit of Chhukung glacier amidst of Ama Dablam and Lhotse peaks, Island peak is one of most sought trekking and climbing destination because of its challenging and rewarding geographical conditions. The mountain was named “Island Peak” by expedition team of Eric Shipton for its awe-inspiring locations in the middle of the Chhukung valley, like a floating island on a sea of ice. Island peak was first summited by a British team in 1953.
Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse, is great introductory expedition for most of the climbers seeking to summit the peaks above 8,000m. After getting all the climbing gears checked, we catch an exciting flight to the STOL airport of Lukla to start our trip to Island Peak. We join the main Everest Base Camp trekking trail and follow the Chhukung trail on our way to Island Peak. The climbing leader will provide special climbing training at the base camp to boosts up your confident and teach the best way of using climbing gears like ropes, ice-axe, crampons, ascender, descender etc. These skills help climber scale the summit safely and successfully.
The Island Peak summit trip initiates very early in the morning with an interesting scramble on a rocky trail to a glacier. The climbing leader will help fix new ropes to ensure safe climb at challenging 60 – 70 degree slope to the summit. The summit features awe-inspiring view of Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m) Lhotse Center (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) to the north and magnificent view of Ama Dablam (6,812m) to the south. The mountain is the extension to the south ridge of Lhotse Shar.
Island Peak also known Imja Tse is one of the most famous trekking peak in Everest region. Island Peak Expedition is the great mixture of glacier travel, moderate snow
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (1,300m/4,428ft)
Day 02: Flight: Kathmandu – Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) and trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) – 40 min flight – 3-4 hours trek
Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) – 5-6 hours trek
Day 04: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization and Exploration Day
Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) – 5 – 6 hours trek
Day 06: Trek from Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360m/14,300ft) – 5 – 6 hours trek
Day 07: Trek from Dingboche – Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) – 3 – 4 hours trek
Day 08: Acclimatization: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung – 3 – 4 hours trek
Day 09: Trek from Chhukung – Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,060ft) – 3 – 4 hours trek
Day 10: Pre Climb Training on Island Peak Base Camp
Day 11: Summit Day: Climb Island peak (6,189m/20,35ft) and back to the base camp – 10 – 12 hours
Day 12: Trek from Island Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) – 5 – 6 hours trek
Day 13: Trek from Pangboche – Namche Bazaar – 4 -5 hours trek
Day 14: Trek from Namche Bazaar – Lukla: 6 – 7 hours tre k
Day 15: Flight: Kathmandu – Lukla
Day 16: Final Departure
The Mount Kailash Manasarovar tour may open to Indian passport holders from May 2025. 
