Island Peak, the name of this mountain was given in 1952 by Eric Shipton's party who were on their way to explore the Barun Gorge. Seen from above Dingboche the mountain does indeed resemble an island in a sea of ice. In 1983 it was renamed Imja Tse, although for most people the descriptive name of Island Peak seems to have been retained.
Seen from the moraines between Pheriche and Dingboche the mountain doesn't look too impressive, dwarfed as it is by 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. The mountain itself is really an extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar and is separated from it by a small col. Above this gap, rising to the south, is a classically beautiful ridge leading to the summit of lmja Tse. 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.
Suggested Itineraries: 17 Days , 22 days, 25 Days ,
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Sight seeing in kathmandu Valley.
Day 3: Fly to lukla (2840m). Trek to Manjo(2840m). Overnight in Hotel.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazar(3440m).
Day 5: Acclimitization in Namche Bazar. Visit some Sherpa Villages.
Day 6: Trek to Tengbuche(3860m). Overnight in Hotel.
Day 7:Trek to Pheruche(4240m). Overnight in Hotel.
Day 8: Trek to Chukkum Valley(4730m). And proceed trek upto Chukum Ri. Back to Hotel.
Day 9: Trek to Island Peak Base camp (4970m). Overnight in Tent.
Day 10: Acclimitization and Climbing Practice. Overnight in Tent.
Day 11: Trek to High Camp. Overnight in Tent.
Day 12: climb to Summit and back to base camp.
Day 13 :Cleaning up Base Camp.
Day 14: Trek back to Deboche (3820m).
Day 15: Trek back to Khumzung (3780m).
Day 16: Trek Back to Phagding (2610m).
Day 17 : Trek Back to Lukla and confirmation the flight
Day 17 : Fly to kathmandu. Then transfer to hotel.
Day 18: Drop to the kathmandu international airport for your onward destination.
Itinerary: 2nd:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Sight seeing in kathmandu Valley.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla(2840m). Trek to Manjo(2840m). Overnight in Hotel.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazar(3440m).
Day 5: Acclimitization in Namche Bazar. Visit some Sherpa Villages.
Day 6: Trek to Tengbuche(3860m). Overnight in Hotel.
Day 7:Trek to Pheruche. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 8: Trek to Chukkum Valley. And proceed trek upto Chukum Ri. Back to Hotel.
Day 9: Trek to Island Peak Base camp.
Day 10: Acclimitization and Climbing Practice. Overnight in Tent.
Day 11: Trek to High Camp. Overnight in Tent.
Day 12: climb to Summit and back to base camp. Overnight in Tent.
Day 13 :Cleaning up Base Camp.
Day 14: Island Peak Base Camp to Phereche.
Day15: Pheruche to Lobuche. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 16 : Trek to Gorakhhep. Go to Everest Base Camp. Back to Gorakhchep.
Day 17:Trek To Kalapathar for sunrise View. Trek to Dughla. Overnight in hotel.
Day 18: Trek to Leisyasa. Overnioght in tent.
Day 19: Trek to Chola Pass(5330m). And Trek to Dragnag . Overnight in Tent.
Day 20 : Trek to Gokyo (4790m). View sunrise from Gokyo Ri.(5360m). And back to Gokyo.Overnight in Lodge.
Day 21 : Trek Down to Dole(4200m). Overnight in Lodge.
Day 22: Trek to Namche. Overnignt in Lodge.
Day 23: Trek to Lukla. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 24: Fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel.
Itinerary: 3rd:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Sight seeing in kathmandu Valley.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla(2840m). Trek to Manjo(2840m). Overnight in Hotel.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazar(3440m).
Day 5: Acclimitization in Namche Bazar. Visit some Sherpa Villages.
Day 6: Trek to Tengbuche(3860m). Overnight in Hotel.
Day 7: Trek to Pheruche(4240m). Overnight in Hotel.
Day 8: Trek to Chukkum Valley(4730m). And proceed trek upto Chukum Ri. Back to Hotel.
Day 9: Trek to Island Peak Base camp(4970m).
Day 10: Acclimitization and Climbing Practice. Overnight in Tent.
Day 11: Trek to High Camp. Overnight in Tent.
Day 12: climb to Summit and back to base camp. Overnight in Tent.
Day 13 :Cleaning up Base Camp.
Day 14: Island Peak Base Camp to Phereche.
Day15: Pheruche to Lobuche. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 16 : Trek to Gorakhhep. Go to Everest Base Camp. Back to Gorakhchep.
Day 17:Trek To Kalapathar for sunrise View. Trek to Thukla.
Day 18: Trek to Tingbuche.
Day 19: Trek back to Khumzung.
Day 20: Trek Back to Phagding.
Day 21 : Trek Back to Lukla.
Day 22: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Fixed Departure on option no 1 only. : Sept: 09, 24, October 10 and any date as per your interest.
Cost Includes in this package:
Kathmandu international airport transfer
2 Nights hotel in kathmandu / or 2 Nights hotel in Planet Hotel Bhaktapur on B. B plan
All meals ( Bf, Lun, Din.) 3 times serving with Hot drinks each day as per itinerary
Tented camp accommodation during the trip (Dingaboche - Island Peak - Dingaboche).
Equipment for the camping trek , cooking and eating utensils during the trip.
Service of staffs and government liason officer at the base camp
High altitude porters, & their wages, high altitude and equipment allowances and other facilities to Nepali staffs.
Guide, sherpa, cook, and all other necessaries porter during the trip as per the group sizes
Accidential insurances for all Nepali staffs
Domestic Airfare according to program
All types of ground transport as per itinerary
Drop to the kathmandu international airport for your onward destination
Eexcludes in this package:
Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
Personal clothing, climbing gear, climbing equipment and gear and sleeping bag
High camp equipments and oxygen
Airfare and transportation that are not specifically mentioned in the program
Guest / clients Personal accident and health insurance
Emergency evacuation and medical equipment
Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips for the staffs.
Hotel accommodation, sightseeing and meals in Katmandu
Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned
Expenses due to flight delay, sickness and other contingencies
International Airport departure tax per person US$ 24 only
Note: The above itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. This is guideline showing tea house or tented camp trekking .
Group leader's travel free for groups of 9 or more.... (Flights and Government fees not included).
(Abbreviation: A - Accommodation, B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
