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Island Peak Climbing

Trip Facts

  • Total Duration 21 days
  • Trip Grade Moderate to Strenuous Plus
  • Max Altitude 6198m.
  • Start From Lukla
  • End From Lukla
  • Min Size 2 Pax
  • Max Size 10 Pax
  • Trip Mode Trekking/Climbing
  • Accommodation Tea House/Camping
  • Best Season: September to early December and mid March to Late May

Trip Highlights

  • Island Peak Summit 6189m.
  • Breathtaking Mountains View
  • Incredible Landscape
  • Beautiful Waterfalls, Rivers, Glacier and Lakes
  • Traditional Sherpa villages and culture
  • Impressive Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas, and Mani Walls
  • Unforgettable Trekking and Climbing

Island Peak Climbing: A Challenging technical climbing Peak in Everest Region. Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse in the local language, is a popular technical climbing peak located in the Everest region. It offers an adventurous climbing experience with stunning views of the Himalayas. From the summit, you can see the 360-degree view of some of the world’s tallest mountains, including Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Baruntse, and Makalu.

The climb to Island Peak requires good physical fitness and is considered a challenging ascent. Many mountaineers use this peak as a stepping stone to bigger Himalayan climbs in the future. To ensure clients are fit and fully acclimatized before starting their climb, we trek to Everest Base Camp, climb Ngakarsang Peak and Kala Patar, and spend one or two days resting at the base camp. During this rest period, climbers are given important training in the use of climbing gear.

The common climbing route for Island Peak is the South East Flank and South-West Ridge. Base camp is typically established at Pareshaya Gyab, located between Imja Tse and the lateral moraine of the Imja Glacier. While some climbers go from base camp to the summit and back in one day, we recommend spending a night at high camp (5500m) before pushing on to the summit.

Island Peak Expedition is an unforgettable experience that combines adventure with stunning Himalayan scenery. Whether you’re an experienced mountaineer or looking for a new challenge, Island Peak is a must-visit destination in the Everest region. Book your trip now with Blossom Expeditions to experience the thrill of climbing one of Nepal’s most technical trekking peaks.

Trip Itinerary

Days program
01 Arriving KTM and transfer to Hotel-1300m
02 Preparation day of the trip
03 Fly to Lukla (35m) and trek to Manzoo-2800m. 5-6 hours
04 Trek to Namche Bazzar-3440m. 3-4 hours
05 Acclimatization Day
06 Trek to Tyengboche-3860m. 5-6 hours
07 Trek to Dingboche-4360m. 5-6 hours
08 Acclimatization day
09 Trek to Lobuche-4930m. 5-6 hours
10 Trek to Gorakshep-5160m and continue Trek to Base Camp (5330) and back to Gorakshep 7-8 hours
11 Climb to Kala Patar Peak (5545m) and trek back to Lobuche- 4930m 6-7 hours
12 Trek to Chhukkung-4800m. 5-6 hours
13 Trek to Island Peak Base Camp and one day rest-4970m. 3-4 hours
14 Rest day (Practice climbing)
15 Summit the Peak (6198m.) and Base Camp-4970m. 9-11 hours
16 Trek to Pangboche-3960m. 6-7 hours
17 Trek to Namche Bazzar-3440m. 5-6 hours
18 Trek to Lukla-2800m 7-8 hours
19 Early morning fly back to KTM-1300m
20 Free day in KTM
21 Fly back home

Trip Cost

Per Person U.S. $2800
Single Supplement U.S. $100
Trip Deposit U.S. $500

What's Included

  • Peak climbing Permit
  • Three-time meals (breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) and Tea/Coffee
  • Accommodation on the trip and during the climbing sharing basis
  • Porters, a Climbing Guide, and a Guide wages, food, accommodation, and insurance
  • Climbing guide equipment
  • Equipment tents and one Kitchen or dining tent, Snow bar, Ropes, EP gas and stove, Ice-cru, and Kitchen
  • utensils that we need at base camp and high camp.
  • 4 nights’ accommodation in KTM Tourist Standard Hotel
  • Airfare for you, Guide, and climbing guide
  • Airport Transfer
  • Personal Climbing gear rent
  • National Park and TIMS card fee.
  • Garbage deposit
  • All the Government Taxes
  • Conservation and TIMS card fee.

What's Excludes

  • Cold and hard drink and water
  • Shower
  • Food in KTM
  • Travel insurance emergency evacuation and personal medical expenses.
  • Any donation along the trail and anything that is not mentioned above
  • Guide/Transfer in Kathmandu for sightseeing
  • Tips

Trip Equipments

The Equipment we provide

  • Tents and one Kitchen or dining tent
  • Snow bar
  • Main Rope and fixed Rope
  • EP Gas and stove
  • Ice-cru
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Porters clothing
  • Helmet
  • Jummer or Ascender
  • Ice-Axe
  • Harness
  • Figure 8 (Rappel device)
  • Crampons
  • Carabineers with lock minimum and without lock
  • Climbing Boots

Personal Equipment List

  • Bags: A small day Bag pack, Backpack or Duffle bag.
  • Down or Fiber-filled Jacket and Down Pants if you have
  • Water and windproof Jacket (Gore-Tex)
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Hiking Shirts, Cotton and Polypropylene t-shirts
  • Full Polypropylene and fleece T-shirts (jumper)
  • Sun Had and woolen hot or balaclava with ear protection.
  • High altitude insulated Pants nylon wind pants
  • Hiking Pants.
  • Thermal underwear Tops and Bottoms (Polypropylene and Fleece)
  • Gloves with liner and layer shell (Gore-Tex)
  • Long Gaiters
  • Trekking Boots and camp Shoes or Thongs
  • Socks (thick woolen at least 2 pairs and some best trekking Socks)
  • Sleeping bag (minimum -25˚)
  • Water Bottle or came bag
  • Flashlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun cream
  • Towel
  • Iodine, water purification tablets or Steripen
  • Personal Medical First Aid Kid
  • Battery charger with multi adaptor and Batteries

Note: If you don’t have all the above following equipment you can buy or rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu.

Trip Highlights

  • Island Peak Summit 6189m.
  • Breathtaking Mountains View
  • Incredible Landscape
  • Beautiful Waterfalls, Rivers, Glacier and Lakes
  • Traditional Sherpa villages and culture
  • Impressive Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas, and Mani Walls
  • Unforgettable Trekking and Climbing
USD 2800

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Nepal Contact Info

PO Box No: 21101, Kapan - 12
Phone Tel: 977-1-4810388
Cell: 977 - 9841454462
Email: info@blossomexpeditions.com
ambartg@yahoo.com

U.S. A. Contact Info

Gyandip Lama
556 Tulsa Street, San Lorenza
California, 94580
Tel: 415-694-1388
gyandip_lama2002@yahoo.com

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