Island Peak expeditions

Imja Tse peak, at a height of 6,160 meters, is more popularly known by the name of Island Peak. The peak was named Island peak by Eric Shipton's party in 1953, as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed form Dingboche. Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imja Tse.

The peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members who successfully ascended it.

The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, Middle Peak and Lhotse Shar. Cho Polu and Makalu lie to the east of the Island Peak. Baruntse, Amphu and Ama Dablam lie to the south.

Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 02 : Stay in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Fly KTM/LUKLA (2,834 m) & trek to Phakding (2,611 m)
Day 04 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 05 : Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m)
Day 06 : Trek to Tengboche (3,867 m)
Day 07 : Trek to Dingboche (4,343 m)
Day 08 : Trek to Chhukung (4,730 m)
Day 09 : Island Peak base camp
Day 10 : Island Peak High camp (5,600 m)
Day 11 : Island Peak Summit (6,189 m) back to base camp.
Day 12 : Trek to Pangboche (3,901 m)
Day 13 : Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m)
Day 14 : Trek to Phakding
Day 15 : Trek to Lukla
Day 16 : Spare day
Day 17 : Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 18 : Rest at Kathmandu
Day 19 : Departure on your own destination

What to expect:

Accommodation:
For most of the trek we'll be staying in the local tea houses. They usually have a good selection of hot food and drink. However the washing facilities are basic and you may have to share a room with another member of the trekking group.

On the mountain we will be tent based.

Prior trekking experienced is required if your not sure if this is the right expedition for you contact us to discuss your fitness and experience

Included

Accommodation for the duration of the trip, food and tea's and water note we don't provide bottled water in order to reduce our environmental impact. Instead we provide a water filter.

What's not included flights, Beer and fizzy drinks and tips.