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Island/Imja Se (6,160m.) Peak Climbing

Island/Imja Se (6160m.) Peak Climbing

Island Peak is one of the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. From Dingboche the mountain is seen as an island in a sea of ice. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier.The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar seperated by a small col. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. The extension of this ridge descending south-west is the part of the normal route of ascent and leads to the South Summit. Imja Tse not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu 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 add more charm for climbing Island Peak.

Trip Fact:

Trip Duration 19 and 16 Days
Best Time Oct/ Nov/ March/ April
Trip Grading Alpine
Mode of trek Tea House / Camping, Equipment and clothing Checklist 
Trip Cost Cost includes / excludes

Itinerary I :




Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu Transfer to the Hotel [1,338m].   
Day 02: Mountain Flight To Lukla [2,810 m],Trek To Phakdaing [2,640 m].Tea House.
Day 03: Trek To Namche Bazaar [3,440 m]. Tea House.
Day 04: Rest Day At Namche [3,440 m]. ].Tea House.
Day 05: Trek To Tyangboche [3,860 m].Tea House.
Day 06: Trek To Pheriche [4,250 m]. ].Tea House.
Day 07: Trek To Lobuche [4,930 m]. ].Tea House.
Day 08: Trek To Gorakchep [5,170 m]. / Everest Base camp [5,350 m]. trip in the afternoon.
Day 09: Trek to Kalapattar (5545 M) and back to Dingboche. [4,350 m].
Day 10: Trek to Chhukung.(4720M) ].Tea House.
Day 11: Island peak base camp (15,520 feet). ].Tent.
Day 12: Climb Island peak (17,323 feet). (6,160M) back to Chhukkung. (4,720M) ]. Tea House. .
Day 13: An Extra Day incase of Bad weather. Tea House. .
Day 14: Trek down to Tyangboche. [3,860 m]. ]. Tea House.
Day 15: Trek to Nyamche. [3,440 m]. ]. Tea House.
Day 16: Trek to lukla. [2,810 m] ].Tea House.
Day 17: Fly back to kathmandu. [1,338m].
Day 18: In Kathmandu:  (free day).   [1,338m].
Day 19: Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time. 

Itinerary II :

Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu Transfer to the Hotel [1,338m].   
Day 02: Mountain Flight To Lukla [2,810 m],Trek To Phakdaing [2,640 m].Tea House.
Day 03: Trek To Namche Bazaar [3,440 m]. Tea House.
Day 04: Rest Day At Namche [3,440 m]. ].Tea House.
Day 05: Trek To Tyangboche [3,860 m].Tea House.
Day 06: Trek To Dingboche. [4,350 m].
Day 07: Trek to Chhukung.(4720M) ].Tea House.
Day 08: Island peak base camp (15,520 feet). ].Tent.
Day 09: Climb Island peak (17,323 feet). (6,160M) back to Chhukkung. (4,720M) ]. Tea House. .
Day 10: An Extra Day incase of Bad weather. Tea House. .
Day 11: Trek down to Tyangboche. [3,860 m]. ]. Tea House.
Day 12: Trek to Nyamche. [3,440 m]. ]. Tea House.
Day 13: Trek to lukla. [2,810 m] ].Tea House.
Day 14: Fly back to kathmandu. [1,338m].
Day 15: In Kathmandu:  (free day).   [1,338m].
Day 16: Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time. 

Note: Also Customize Dates are available according to clients wish.

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Peak Climbing Peak Opened for Foreign Expedition:

Name of the peak Height Region
Hiunchuli 6441m Annapurna. Region
Singu Chuli 6501m Annapurna. Region
Mera Peak 6654m Khumbu Region
Kusum Kangru 6367m Khumbu Region
Kwandge 6011m Khumbu Region
Chulu West 6419m Annapurna Region
Chulu East 6584m Annapurna Region
Island Peak 6160m Khumbu Region
Pachermu Peak 6187m Rolwaling Region
Lobuje 6119m Khumbu Region
Ramdung 5925m Rolwaling Region
Pisang Peak 6091m Annapurna Region
Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) 5663m Annapurna Region
Mardi Himal 5587m Annapurna Region
Mehara Peak 5849m Khumbu Region
Ganja-La Chuli 5844m Langtang Region
Pokhalde 5806m Khumbu Region
Paldor Peak 5896m Langtang Region
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