Island Peak, which is also sometimes referred to as Imja Tse, is a popular trekking peak in Nepal's Khumbu region. The Island Peak Expedition is one of the most demanded peak expeditions that reaches up to the elevation of 6189m. In 1951, Eric Shipton's crew gave the peak its name Island Peak, because it appears to be an island in an ice sea when seen from Dingboche. The Island Peak is the ridge that descends from Lhotse Shar's southernmost peak and separates it from it is a continuation of that ridge. Since a Swiss team made the first climb of Island Peak Climb in 1956, it has been a popular trekking peak in the Khumbu region after that.

Island Peak has been the most popular vacation place for those looking for adventure. Starting from Lukla, the route passes through numerous Sherpa settlements and offers beautiful views of the surrounding high mountains that give a unique experience for traveling. Nuptse (7,879m/25,849ft), Lhotse (8,501m/27,890ft), and Lhotse middle peak (8,410m/27,562ft) create a semicircle to the north around the peak. The vistas of Makalu (8475m/27,805ft) in the east, and Baruntse, and Ama Dablam in the south add to the walk's attractiveness during the Island Peak Climbing.
 

The Island Peak Expedition - 21 days is a magnificent eco-destination that lies in Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The place is also well-known for its uncommon Himalayan animals, including musk deer, mountain goats, colorful pheasants, red pandas, and snow leopards. The rhododendrons that cling to the freezing cliffs offer color to the forest, primarily made up of pine and birch trees. Buddhists make up the majority of the population, and the area is littered with monasteries. The Island Peak Climbing can be one of the most amazing trekking and peak-climbing experiences in the entire world.

Is Island Peak Expedition Difficult?

For this adventurous 21-day Island Peak Climb, prior winter mountaineering expertise is crucial and required. It's very important to know how to put on crampons, walk securely with them on, use a walking or ice axe properly, tie them into a harness, and attach them to a man rope. The experience includes walking safely on a man rope over glacial terrain, but prior experience is unavoidable. Make the guide aware of your degree of experience so that they can teach and guide you for further process in the Island Peak Expedition.

The ascent to Island Peak's base camp is rather simple. The easily available accommodation and flooding make the trek much easier. You get the facilities like lodging in hotels and taking hikes through the valleys much more easily. Alpine abilities and teamwork on man ropes will become crucial after you start from base camp in the dark on loose scree and eventually onto the snow.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Welcome to Nepal, a country in the Himalayas. Our representative greets you upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport and helps you with the transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. You will then spend the night at the hotel after a day in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Rock climbing at Nagarjun hill site/ city tour (1,300m/4,264 ft)

After breakfast, we will travel three kilometers from Kathmandu to the Nagarjun Hill site for a 3- to 4-hour rock climbing session. You will be mastering some of the practical climbing techniques with our climbing specialists. You will also have some discussion and introductions with our fellow trekking crew members in the evening before your adventure journey. 

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), 3-4 hrs

Early in the morning, we take a spectacular flight of about 40 minutes from Kathmandu to the tiny airport at Lukla. We then take a short walk to Phakding village, where we will spend the night, and spend the remaining time exploring the place and the community to learn more about it.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hrs

After breakfast, we will then hike up to the Dudh Kosi's banks and cross it twice on tiny suspension bridges before arriving in Monjo, at the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. This suspension bridge spans the Dudh-Koshi River. Namche Bazar is the thriving trading center in the region which is also the Khumbu Region's capital.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar 

Today we will be resting to give our bodies a chance to adjust to the elevation of 3,440m. You can spend your entire day at leisure, visit the Everest View Point Hotel for a stunning panoramic view, or wander through the market nearby. You may also stroll back to your accommodation after visiting the Sherpa Museum, which is an excellent place to learn about Sherpa culture and mountaineering history.

Day 06: Trek to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 5-6 hrs

We begin our hike with a stroll through the forest and a breathtaking view of the mountains enjoying the magnificent view of the eastern snow-capped mountains as well as the huge peaks of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde Peak. One of the most stunning locations in the Himalayas is the huge Monastery, followed by the expansive field with campgrounds, teahouses, and lodges beneath the tall, magnificent, and lovely peak of Ama Dablam.

Day 07: Trek to Pheriche (4,200m/13,776ft), 4-5 hrs

Today, we start our walk with a leisurely stroll through a fir, juniper, birch, and rhododendron forest, descending till we reach Deboche (3,650 m), a delightful location with great views. From this point on, the path gradually climbs to the town of Pangboche, where the thick foliage and treelines vanish. From the ridge, which we will keep climbing after arriving at Pheriche, we can overlook the Pheriche Valley. The best course of action during the day is to stay inside as the cool wind blows in the region.

Day 08: Acclimatization day at Pheriche

Today is a rest day so that we can acclimate to the Pheriche valley. You can climb for a day up to the Nagarjuna summit (5,050 m), where you can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan Mountains if you don't think resting is important.

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,928m/16164 ft), 5-6 hrs

The path today turns north, and you'll reach Thukla after an hour of gradual ascent and a pleasant stroll across a meadow. It's a good idea to stop for a little break at Thukla after a strenuous climb, where you can also see various monuments honoring climbers who tragically died while on expeditions around the mountains in this region. We continue on to the Lobuche where we will spend the night.

Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) & hike to Everest Base Camp(5,320m/17,450ft), 5-7 hrs

After breakfast, we continue the trek to Gorekshep through a rocky, winding path that grants us breath-taking vistas of Mounts Pumori and Nuptse as well as other towering peaks. After checking in at the lodge and eating lunch, we continue on to the Khumbu Icefall and Everest Base Camp. The trail passes through stony dunes, moraines, and streams before arriving at the base camp. Climbers gather in Everest Base Camp during the busiest expedition season to get ready to conquer Everest. Before returning to Gorekshep for the night, we take a tour of the base camp and the glacier that surrounds it.

Day 11: Early hike to Kala Pathar ( 5,550m/18,204ft) and trek to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft), 7-8 hrs

Today we have scheduled an early-morning ascent to Kala Pathar for the most stunning Everest dawn views. You can get to this hilltop in roughly two hours. From this tiny mountain, you can see the entire Khumbu Himalayan range, Mount Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, and much more. Before traveling to Dingboche for the night, we return to Gorekshep for breakfast.

Day 12: Dingboche to Chhukung valley (4,730m/15,518ft), 2-3 hrs

Today will be quite short as we move farther east and, after 2-3 hours of moderate ascent, arrive in Chhukung, a hidden valley close to the base of Island mountain. We'll take a whole day off, set up the climbing and camping gear, and spend the night in a hotel when we reach the summit of the island.

Day 13: Chhukung -Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft), 3-4 hrs

We proceed up the valley's southern slope on a rough road before turning to the east and following the main valley line. Walking down a streamside is a great way to get to the Big Rock. A path known as a crisis cross goes to a wide valley that flanks Island mountain through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines. After arriving, we'll spend the night at the base camp for the Island Peak Climb.

Day 14: Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp (5,600m/18,372ft), 2-3 hrs

We'll pack our camping equipment and head to the High Camp after breakfast, where we'll start our ascent. You'll note that as you climb the hill, the terrain gets rocky and narrower as you approach the spot where we'll pitch up camp for the night.

Day 15: High camp to summit (6,189m/20,305ft) to Chhukung, 8-10 hrs

Early in the morning, we set out on our journey through the rocky valley. You must initially climb a few small rock steps, though they are not tough, before emerging on the right side of the gully. The glacier contains numerous crevasses, so you must be tied up. However, it leads directly to a slope of snow and ice with a height of 100 meters (330 feet) and an angle of 40 to 45 degrees, where the guides will fix a rope for you. From the top of this hill, a summit ridge with three rope lengths leads to the peak. A teahouse in Chhukung is where you can spend the night after that.

Day 16: Trek to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 4-5 hrs

The trip from Chhukung to Tyangboche will be simple today as the trek drops to the lower level, Tyangboche is one of the Himalayas' most beautiful spots. Your attention is drawn to the substantial monastery or Gumba, then to the vast field with lodges and teahouses, campsites, and other peaks all around you, including Ama Dablam, Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and Lhotse Shar to the northeast.

Day 17: Trek to Namche (3,440m/11,283ft), 4-5 hrs

You must travel down a route to get to Phungithanka, a small settlement with a few teahouses. The walk falls sharply along a path of silver fir, blue pines, rhododendron, and a few magnolia and birch trees after passing the suspension bridge over the Dudh-Koshi River. Retrace your steps back to Namche market to spend the night.

Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 6-7 hrs

The longest and last day of our arduous journey back to Lukla will be today. As we travel back, we enjoy the stunning, lush surroundings, the breathtaking mountain vistas, and the adjacent Sherpa settlement. Following your arrival in Lukla, you can go on a tour of the area while your tour guide verifies the information on your flight ticket and extends an invitation to the crew's farewell supper.

Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Our guide will transport you to your accommodation in Kathmandu after your early-morning flight there. When a lengthy journey, you may have time to unwind, catch your breath, and recover at your hotel after your Himalayan adventure with us is over.

Day 20: Leisure at Kathmandu

It serves as a backup day in case Lukla experiences extreme weather. You have the option to explore Thamel on your last day of shopping before the group meets you for the farewell dinner on this lovely day, continue your extra excursion with us for an additional cost, or spend the entire day at your leisure on your own.

Day 21: Departure from Kathmandu

Before your departure flight or drive, you have today free to complete any last-minute souvenir or gift purchases for family, friends, or relatives, or to begin any additional adventures or activities you may have planned with us. If you're leaving to catch a flight somewhere else, you'll be taken to the international airport.

Cost for Island Peak Expedition

The cost of the Island Peak Expedition with the Nepal Vision Treks & Expedition is approximately US $2580 per person. The price includes domestic airfares as well as the fees for the vehicles, your lodging in the valley, dinner in the city, and other expenses. The fees also cover the full board meals, lodging while on the hike, required documentation, an entry fee, permits, and a TIMS card. Additionally, Nepal Vision Treks will give you a down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bags. All municipal taxes and the First Aid-exclusive medical kit bag are also included in the price. Book your dates with us as soon as possible for the forthcoming Island Peak Expedition.