Island Peak is one of the most frequently climbed peak in the Himalayas, and can be combined with a trek to the Everest Base Camp as well.Most people fail to reach the summit. Island peak otherwise known as Imja Tse, stands at at 6,189 meters above sea level and is located in the picturesque Imja Valley on the Everest region.
Trip Highlights
Max.Elevation:-6190m
Type of Trek:-Tea House & Camping
Grade:-Challenging
Duration:- 14 Days(Trekking+Climbing)
Best time for Trek:-September to November & March to May
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m) & trek to Phakding (2650m)
Day 02: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3440m)
Day 03: Namche – Rest (day exploration )
Day 04: Namche – Thyngboche (3867m)
Day 05: Thyngboche – Dingboche (4413m)
Day 06: Dingboche -Chhunkung(4730m)
Day 07:Day hike to Chhunkung Ri(5550m)
Day 08:Chhunkung-Island peak base camp(5000m)
Day 09:Basecam -High camp(5300m)
Day 10:Early in the morning start Summit Island peak(6189m) and back to Base camp
Day 11:Basecamp-Tangbochhe
Day 12:Tangbochhe-Namche
Day 13:Namche-Lukla
Day 14:Fly back to Kathmandu