Island Peak 6160m-Expedition, 2006

Location: Everest Region, Nepal, Asia
Lat/Lon: 27.92080°N / 86.93720°E
Elevation: 20285 ft / 6183 m

Overview:

This is the most popular climbing/trekking peak in Nepal. This is looks like as a pyramid of ice mixed with rock. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. 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 and Lhotse. The view of Makalu in the east, Baruntse and Ama Dablam in the south add more charm for climbing Island Peak

This is a "Trekking Peak" in the Everest region of Nepal. It is a great first himalayan peak. The route to the summit includes a steep slope and a narrow ridge. Crampons, Ice-axe and ropes are necessary, and it is useful to have a sherpa guide who knows the best part of the ridge to climb. The term "trekking peak" can be misleading as in fact most of 14 or so mountains given this title by the Nepalese government are proper mountaineering propositions.

Eric Shipton's party of 1952 named the mountain Island Peak. In 1983 it was renamed Imja Tse, but even the locals still call it Island Peak.

The mountain was first climbed in 1953 by a team in preparation for the ascent of Everest. Today it is still used by many to prepare for everest or other high peaks in the region. When I climbed it there was a polish expedition who were preparing for Ama Dablam. They never reached the summit of Imja Tse - I wonder if they made it up Ama Dablan!

From Dingboche the mountain doesn't look too impressive, it looks very small next to one of the largest mountain faces in the world: the South Face of Lhotse. However, on close inspection it reveals itself to be an interesting and attractive summit with a highly glaciated West Face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. It has a classically beautiful ridge leading to the summit. The continuation of this ridge, descending south-west, provides part of the normal route of ascent and leads in turn to the South Summit, seen capping the rocky west facet of the mountain when viewed from near Chhukhung.

As well as providing an enjoyable climb the peak also provides some of the most striking scenery in the Khumbu. If the peak can be likened to an island in a glacial sea, then the mainland forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise in the north to the rugged summits of Nuptse (7,879m) Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m), as yet still unclimbed and Lhotse Shar (8,383m). To the east, rising above the frozen waves of the Lhotse Shar Glacier, is Cho Polu (6,734m). beyond which can be seen the red granite mass of Makalu (8,475m). The most impressive view for me, was that of Ama Dablan

Day to day Itinerary

Cost: Ask for Quotation Or Email Us

Cost: Camping Trek

1 Person : USD 2200.00
2 Person : Per Person USD 1200.00
3-4 Person : Per Person USD 1800.00
5 or more : Per Person USD 1499.00

Cost: Lodge Trek

1 Person : USD 1800.00
2 Person : Per Person USD 1500.00
3,4 Person : Per Person USD 1275.00
5 Person or more : Per Person USD 1100.00

Cost includes:

Camping Trek

1. 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with 3 star bed & breakfast
2. Permit fee of Island Peak
3. Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking & Peak climbing period
4. Food: Food for trekking & Peak climbing( Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
5. Staff: 1 Base Camp Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide & necessary porters
6. Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport
7. Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight
8. Park fees of Everest region
9. Trekking crews of insurance
10. Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
11. Our service charge

Lodge Trek (Tea House)

1. 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with 3 star bed & breakfast
2. Permit fee of Island Peak
3. Meal: All meal during the trek best available hotel/lodges or tea house
4. One experience trekking guide/Climbing Guide & necessary porters
5. Park fees for Everest conservation
6. Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight
7. Insurance for Guide & Porters
8. All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses
9. Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer
10. Farewell dinner
11. Our service charge

Cost does not includes:

1. PERSONAL equipment for climbing & Trekking
2. Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
3. Climbing food
4. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
5. Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed
6. Trekking Sleeping bag & Jacket
7. Personal expenses
8. Tipping (Tips)
9. Bar bills & Beverage
10. Departures taxes for International flights

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