Island Peak (6169m)

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.

 

Highlights of the Trekking Peak
Panoramic views of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Thamserku, old Tyangboche monastery, exploring Namche Bazaar, Khumjung village and Pangboche village

Facts of the Trekking Peak
Destination : Island Peak (6169m)
Minimum altitude : 2834m.
Maximum altitude : 6169m.
Season : Spring & Autumn
Duration : 18 days
Entry : Jiri
Exit : Lukla

 

Scheduled itinerary:

Day 01, Sept 14: Drive to Jiri by Express public bus (9/10 hours driving) and over night at lodge.
Day 02, Sept 15: Trek to Bhandar (1520 mtr. 7/8 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day 03, Sept 16: Trek to Sete (2500 mtr. 6/7 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day 04, Sept 17: Trek to Junbesi (2675 mtr. 6/7 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day 05, Sept 18: Trek to Nunthala (2345 mtr. 5/6 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day 06, Sept 19: Trek to Kahrikhola (2194 mtr. 5/6 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day 07, Sept 20: Trek to Puyan (2890 mtr. 6 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day 08, Sept 21:  Trek to Phakding (2935 mtr. 6/7 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day 09, Sept 22: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3443 mtr. 5/6 hours walking). Over night at lodge.
Day 10, Sept 23: Rest Day acclimatization and exploration
Day 11, Sept 24: Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m), Overnight at Lodge.
Day 12, Sept 25: Trek to Tyangboche (3,867 m), Overnight at Lodge.
Day 13, Sept 26: Trek to Dingboche (4,343 m), Overnight at Lodge.
Day 14, Sept 27: Trek to Chhukung (4,730 m), Overnight at Lodge.
Day 15, Sept 28: Island Peak base camp, Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 16, Sept 29: Island Peak High camp (5,600 m), Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 17, Sept 30: Island Peak Summit (6,169 m) back to base camp, Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 18, Oct 01: Trek to Pangboche (3,901 m), Overnight at Lodge.
Day 19, Oct 02: Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m), Overnight at Lodge.
Day 20, Oct 03: Trek to Phakding, Overnight at Lodge.
Day 21, Oct 04: Trek to Lukla, Overnight at Resort.
Day 22, Oct 05: Fly back to Kathmandu, Overnight at Hotel.

Day 23, Oct 06: 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: Cost upon the receipt your inquiry

Trip Cost includes:

1.      Accommodation in Kathmandu in three star hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis as per the itinerary

2.      Sightseeing in Kathmandu with guide and by car

3.      Entry permits to all the monumental zones in Kathmandu

4.      Island peak climbing permit

5.      Peak climbing guide with his insurance, transportation, accommodation, meals, equipment and allowance included

6.      Trekking permit/Everest National park entry permit

7.      Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fee

8.      Land transportation from Kathmandu to Jiri

9.      All the accommodation at teahouse/lodge and at camp during the climbing and trekking period

10.  Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking period

11.  Qualified and experienced trekking guide, cook and porters services

12.  All the camping utensils for camping during climb.

13.  Lukla – Kathmandu flight ticket with cargo service

14.  Transportation, accommodation, meals, allowance, insurance and equipments for all trekking staffs

15.  All the official paper works and all applicable government taxes

16.  Sleeping bag, down jacket and rucksack if required

 

Cost does not include:

1.      Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

2.      Client’s insurance

3.      Expenses of personal nature and all bar bills

4.      Expenses other than mentioned in inclusion section above

5.      Tips

 

(We have more peak climbing trips confirmed for this year. If you are interested in other peaks, please contact us)

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