Trip Overview
Island Peak Climbing also known as Imja Tse Peak (6119 m) which lies to the south of Everest & is one of the most famous trekking peak. After flying from Kathamndu to Lulka, one can trek to Gokyo & ascend gradually to have proper acclimatization, walking beside the moraines of the Ngizumpa glaciers & lakes on the way to Gokyo. From this point, one can climb Gokyo Ri to view all of the 8000 m mountain including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Choyu & many more. Trek then continues to Lobuche via Chola pass through Khumbu glaciers to Gorakshep. Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar (5545 m) where one can have breathtaking panoramic Himalayan view. After crossing Kongma La (5535 m) to Chhukung, we have to attempt Island peak.
Detail Itinerary
Service Details
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Max Altitute:
6119 m
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Trip Duration:
19 Days
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Trip Region:
Everest Region
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Trip Start From:
Likla
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Trip End In:
Lukla
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DailyWalking Hour:
5- 7 hours
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Trip Route:
Lukla - EBC - Island Peak - Lukla
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Permit:
Conservation, VMEP and TIMS
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Trip Season:
September to November and March to May
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Activity Level:
Very Strenuous