Island peak climbing trek starts from Lukla (2,840m). The Nepali name of this peak is Imja Tse. In 1952, it was named in English as Island Peak by Eric Shipton’s party who thought it to be reminiscent of an Island in a sea of ice. The Island Peak located between the Mt. Lhotse and Imja glaciers is an extension of Lhotse Shar (8,400m).
Although the summit can be reached in a day from the Base Camp of Island Peak, we climb by the standard route to make use of a high camp. From the peak we can see wonderful views of many Himalayan giants, including the huge south face of Mt. Lhoste (8,516m) and the beautiful peak of Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m).
Day |
Itinerary |
Accommodation |
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01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel |
Hotel |
02 |
Kathmandu(guided Kathmandu sightseeing on request) |
Hotel |
03 |
Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding |
Sherpa Shangrila Resort |
04 |
Phakding to Namche Bazaar |
Hotel Sherpaland |
05 |
Namche (excursion to the Sherpa settlements of Khumjung and Khunde) |
Hotel Sherpaland |
06 |
Trek Namche to Tyangboche |
Lodge |
07 |
Tyangboche to Pheriche |
Lodge |
08 |
Pheriche to Lobuche |
8000 inn |
09 |
Visit Kalapattar and return to Gorakshep |
Lodge |
10 |
Visit Everest Base Camp and return to Lobuche |
8000 inn |
11 |
Lobuche to Chukkung |
Lodge |
12 |
Chukkung to Island Peak Base Camp |
Camping |
13 |
Summit Island Peak and descend to Chukkung |
Camping |
14 |
Rest day |
Lodge |
15 |
Trek Chukkung to Tyangboche |
Lodge |
16 |
Tyangboche to Namche |
Hotel Sherpaland |
17 |
Namche to Lukla |
Lodge |
18 |
Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel |
Hotel |
19 |
Kathmandu |
Hotel |
20 |
Transfer to airport for international departure |
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