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ISLAND PEAK
Island Peak also known as Imja Tse is one of the most
popular trekking peaks in Nepal for climbing on Himalayas .
The combination of fascinating Everest base camp trek and
Island Peak climbing is probably the best trip in Nepal
adored by adventure seekers.
From Dingboche the mountain is seen as an island in a sea of
ice. Imja Tse not only provides an enjoyable climb but also
provides some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas
in the Everest region. Seen from the summit the giant
mountains, Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle
Peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) make a semi circle in
the north. The views of Makalu (8475m) in the east, Baruntse
and Amadablam in the south justifies Island peak climbing, a
fabulous climbing trip in the Himalayas. For many
mountaineers climbing Island Peak marks the beginning of
climbing on Himalayas to prepare for a big Himalaya
expedition in Nepal in the later years. For some
mountaineers the peak stands for the purpose of
acclimatization before heading to bigger mountain climbing.
Trekking to Kaalapatthar or Everest base camp is best suited
for acclimatization before proceeding to the climbing on
Island Peak .
The normal route for climbing Island Peak is South East
Flank & South-West Ridge Normally, the base camp is set at
Pareshaya Gyab (5,087m), between Imja Tse and the lateral
moraine of the Imja Glacier. Proper care should be taken to
avoid the possible avalanche in the event of heavy snow
fall. For some people reaching to the summit from the base
camp is a day activity. However, most of the climbers prefer
alpine style camping at high camp which adds the joy of
climbing and also helps a safe ascent.
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ITINERARY
Day 01 : Khamandu - Lukla by flight. Trek to Phakding.
Day 02 : Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 03 : Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization.
Day 04 : Trek to Tengboche.
Day 05 : Trek to Pheriche.
Day 06 : Trek to Lobuche
Day 07 : Trek to Gorakhshep - Lobuche
Day 08 : Trek to Dingboche.
Day 09 : Trek to Chhukhung.
Day 10 : Trek to Island Peak Base Camp.
Day 11 : Climb to High Camp ( Optional )
Day 12 : Summit - Chhukhung.
Day 13 : Extra day to attempt summit
Day 14 : Trek to Tengboche.
Day 15 : Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 16 : Trek to Lukla
Day 17 : Lukla - Kathmandu by flight.
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Cost will be provided on request.
NEPAL ADVENTURE