Island Peak Climbing

Imsa Tse peak is more popularly known by the name of Island peak. Eric Shipton's party named island in 1953, as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche. Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imsa Tse.

Island was first climbed in 1953 by a British expedition team as training for ascending Mt. Everest. The peak is a part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main lands forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, and Lhotse Shar.

Day 01: Drive to Jiri by Express public bus (9/10 hours driving) and over night at lodge.

Day 02: Trek to Bhandar (1520 mtr. 7/8 hours walking) over night at lodge.

Day 03: Trek to Sete (2500 mtr. 6/7 hours walking) over night at lodge.

Day 04: Trek to Junbesi (2675 mtr. 6/7 hours walking) over night at lodge.

Day 05: Trek to Nunthala (2345 mtr. 5/6 hours walking) over night at lodge.

Day 06: Trek to Kahrikhola (2194 mtr. 5/6 hours walking) over night at lodge.

Day 07: Trek to Puyan (2890 mtr. 6 hours walking) over night at lodge.

Day 08: Trek to Phakding (2935 mtr. 6/7 hours walking) over night at lodge.

Day 09: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3443 mtr. 5/6 hours walking). Over night at lodge.

Day 10: Rest Day acclimatization and exploration

Day 11: Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m), Overnight at Lodge.

Day 12: Trek to Tyangboche (3,867 m), Overnight at Lodge.

Day 13: Trek to Dingboche (4,343 m), Overnight at Lodge.

Day 14: Trek to Chhukung (4,730 m), Overnight at Lodge.

Day 15: Island Peak base camp, Overnight at Tented camp.

Day 16: Island Peak High camp (5,600 m), Overnight at Tented camp.

Day 17: Island Peak Summit (6,169 m) back to base camp, Overnight at Tented camp.

Day 18: Trek to Pangboche (3,901 m), Overnight at Lodge.

Day 19: Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m), Overnight at Lodge.

Day 20: Trek to Phakding, Overnight at Lodge.

Day 21: Trek to Lukla, Overnight at Resort.

Day 22: Fly back to Kathmandu, Overnight at Hotel.

Day 23: Free day relaxation, shopping and personal activities in Kathmandu.

Day 24: As per your flight schedule, transfer to airport and fly back home or to your next destination with great experiences of Himalayan adventure

Cost Include

• Accommodation in Kathmandu in three star hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis as per the itinerary
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu with guide and by car
• Entry permits to all the monumental zones in Kathmandu
• Island peak climbing permit
• Peak climbing guide with his insurance, transportation, accommodation, meals, equipment and allowance included
• Trekking permit/Everest National park entry permit
• Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fee
• Land transportation from Kathmandu to Jiri
• All the accommodation at teahouse/lodge and at camp during the climbing and trekking period
• Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking period
• Qualified and experienced trekking guide, cook and porters services
• All the camping utensils for camping during climb.
• Lukla – Kathmandu flight ticket with cargo service
• Transportation, accommodation, meals, allowance, insurance and equipments for all trekking staffs
• All the official paper works and all applicable government taxes
• Sleeping bag, down jacket and rucksack if required

Cost Exclude

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Client’s insurance
• Expenses of personal nature and all bar bills
• Expenses other than mentioned in inclusion section above
• Tips