Island Peak Climbing 2015



sland Peak which is also known as Imja Tse  is situated on the pinnacle of the glacier known as Chukung, connecting Ama Dablam and Lhotse Mountains. It is the most hunted trekking spot due to its tough geographical structure. The Island Peak is located at the heart of Khumbu region which is recognized as a moderate Climbing peak of Everest area. Island Peak was the name given to the mountain in 1951 by Eric Shipton's who thought it to bereminiscent of an island in a sea of ice.It is said that every year 300 groups of people try to scale this peak . It provides an outstanding chance to ascend the Himalayan summit as well as thrilling hike towards Everest Base Camp plus Kala Patthar. The most difficult part is considered as a mixed rock, ice wall that lies in the slope slides which leads next to the thin summit edge. An appropriate time for climbing Island Peak is in the month of April to May in Spring Season and October to November in Autumn season.
Reaching the summit is a difficult task and hence when you reach the top of the Peak you will be properly rewarded with the splendid observation from there. Trek in Dudh Koshi valley is important before you trek in Island Peak. You may be tired after the trek of Dudh Koshi so, when you feel good, comfortable and refreshed, you will move for the Island Peak. Apart from trekking, you will be blessed with the perfect village of Sherpa and artistic monasteries. When you are done with Peak Climbing, you will return over the route back following Namche to Lukla along with good and different unforgettable memories. You can take the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Preparation, briefings, Shoppings
Day 03: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652 m)
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)  
Day 05: Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization 
Day 06: Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3860 m)
Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4410 m)
Day 08: Rest for acclimatization at Dingboche 
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4730 m)
Day 10: Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (4970 m)
Day 11: Trek to High Camp.
Day 12:  Summit to Island Peak (6189 m) Back to Base Camp 
Day 13: Trek from Island Peak Base camp to Chhukung 
Day 14: Trek from Chhukung to Pangboche.(3930 m)
Day 15:  Trek from Pangboche to Khumjung (3780 m)
Day 16: Trek from Khumjung to Monjo (2830 m)
Day 17: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2840 m)
Day 18: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 19: Leisure day, Kathmandu sightseeing, Shopping.  
Day 20: Final Departure from Kathmandu.
(The above itinerary is open to any sort of modification as per your request)

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