The document provides information about Island Peak climbing expeditions offered by a Nepal guide company. It describes Island Peak as a 6,189 meter mountain located in the Everest region that resembles an island when viewed from Dingboche. The climb involves some technical sections but is otherwise straightforward. An experienced guide and determination are needed to succeed. A sample 14-day itinerary is also included, starting and ending in Kathmandu with internal flights and several days of trekking.
2. Island Peak Expedition
● Island peak otherwise known as Imja Tse stands at the altitude of
6189m above the sea level.
● It is located at the beautiful Imja Valley on the Everest Region. It is
named Island Peak as it looks like an island in a sea of ice from
Dingboche.
● This peak is the mostly searched trekking peak in the world. In
comparison to other mountain peaks, this peak is relatively difficult to
climb
● The Island Peak climb is straight forward with some technical section
(300m) in the beginning and near to the summit.
● However, with the experienced trekking guide and your own
determination make you succeed in the mission of island peak
mountaineering.
● However, with the experienced trekking guide and your own
determination make you succeed in the mission of island peak
mountaineering.
3. Island Peak Tour Highlights
● Island Peak (6189m) is a mountain in the Sagarmatha
National Park of the Himalayas of eastern Nepal.
● Originally it is Imja Tse which was named as Island Peak in
1953 by members of British Mount Everest expedition
because it appears as an island in a sea of ice if viewed from
Dingboche.
● Island Peak Climbing Tour is an extension of the ridge coming
down off the south end of Lhotse Shar.
● Island Peak Expedition is suitable for exploring Namche
Bazaar; the Sherpa Capital.
● Island Peak Climbing rewards us breathtaking views of Mt.
Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Ama Dablam etc
● It is best suitable to study about Sherpa culture and
civilization.
● Island peak Trekking cost is reasonable
4. Island Peak Climbing Cost and Itinerary
● Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu Airport [1345m/4411ft]
and transfer to Hotel.
● Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu Valley.
● Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla
[2800m/9184m] & Trek to Phakding [2640m/8659ft]
● Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
[3440m/11283ft]
● Day 05: Acclimatization and Exploration day at
Namche Bazaar.
● Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche
[3867m/12683ft]
● Day 07: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche
[4260m/13972ft]
5. ● Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Island Peak Base
Camp [5087m/16685ft]
● Day 09: Acclimatization and Exploration
● Day 10: Island Peak summit [6189m/20299ft] & Back
to Base Camp
● Day 11: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to
Dingboche
● Day 12: Trek from Dingboche to Namche Bazaar
● Day 13: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
● Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
● Day 15: Transfer to International Airport for your final
departure.