Island Peak is 6187 meters high and one of the most popular and busy trekking peak in Nepal, also known as Imja Tse, lies in the Khumbu Himalayan range. This is the most popular and one of the most accessible Trekking Peaks. Dwarfed by the massive south face of Lhotse, by Baruntse and Ama Dablam, Island Peak lies between the Imja and Lhotse glaciers. From the snaking moraines near Chhukung, its south face rears up as a rocky black triangle; the end of a truncated ridge thrown down from Lhotse Shar, from which it is separated by a snowy Col at 5,700 meters (18,700 feet).

In 1952 an expedition led by Eric Shipton followed the Imja River searching for a high route into the remote Barun gorge that cuts between Baruntse and Makalu. Near the yak pasture of Chhukung, he described an isolated mountain “resembling an island in a sea of ice”. The name has stuck ever since, despite its local name, Imja Tse.

Island Peak was first climbed in 1953 by Charles Evans, Charles Wylie, Alf Gregory and Tenzing Norgay with seven Sherpas. The party comprised the then rising stars of the climbing firmament who were preparing for the historic ascent of Everest. Their climb up the southeast flank and the south ridge, from a camp at Pareshaya Gyab, remains the normal route.

Itinerary in Details (Island Peak)

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters)
Meet our Representative and transfer to the hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Start the sightseeing trip at 9am in the morning after breakfast. Where we will be visiting Pashupatinath temple, Buddhanath temple, Monkey temple, Bhaktapur durbar square, and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations of the trek. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla(2804 meters) trek to Phakding (2610 meters) 3hrs
An early morning start takes us to Tribhuwan International Airpots in Kathmandu for the 35 minutes scenic flight to Lukla at 2804 meters. On the arrival at the airport our guide will brief you and introduce to our Sherpa’s before we begin our trek towards Phakding at 2610 meters. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazar (3441 meters) 5.30 hrs
We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. Namche Bazar known as the Gateway to Everest which is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange, internet café and a bakery. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trials. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Namche Bazar Acclimatization Day

We will rest at Namche Bazar to acclimatize and adjust the thinning of the air. A short trek to the museum celebrating the traditions customs of the Sherpa people. We have rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset at the panorama of the khumbu peaks. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hrs
We trek to an attitude of 3860 meters today. On reaching Tengboche your guide will tell you about the local monastery situated here. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters) 5.30 hrs
Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dhigboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse. Island Peak and Ama Dablam. We take our time so we avoid getting affected. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 08: Trek to Chhukung (4710 meters) 4 hrs
From here we have a short walking day to Chhukung as it is very important to avoid getting affected by the thinning of the air and get acclimatization to climb Island Peak. Our guide will give you a short briefing on Climbing Island Peak and about next day’s activities. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 09: Trek to Island Peak base camp (5240 meters) 4 hrs
Today is only 4 hrs walking as we are becoming acclimatized to the thinning air, from today the accommodation will be tented camp for the next 2 days and you will be having camp food cooked by our professional cook. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 10: Rest and Acclimatization day
We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. As well as a short trek around base camp to prepare us for the 6000 meter adventure the next morning. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 11: Summit to Island Peak (6187 meters) and returning to Chhukung (4750)
Today is our main adventure day, we start early in the morning to climb Island Peak but it all depends on the weather. After camp1, we go up in the gully, traverse to the right up on a wide stone field, cross the ridge to the glacier and crevasses. After a safe trip to the top we safely make our way down then same day back to chhukung. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 12: Trek to Tengboche (3860 meters) 6hrs
Following same route back down to Tengboche via dingboche, Pangboche and Diboche. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 13: Trek to Namche Bazar (3441 meters) 5hrs
Leaving the mountain behind us our decent takes us from Tengboche monastery (3860 meters) to the town of Namche Bazar (3441 meters) we arrive back to Namche Bazar in the afternoon. You will enjoy your evening talking with fellow trekkers and with nice meal. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 14: Trek to Lukla(2804 meters) 5hrs
Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began, which seems a life time ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 15: Morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla
Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountain you have recently visited for one last time in the 35 min scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16: Leisure day in Kathmandu
It's also spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. If you are interested in continuing onto Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Shopping Tour or Scenic Everest Flight.

Day 17: Transfer for your final flight departure
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.