This is one of the most popular trekking Peak and also it is known as Imja Tse which is situated in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It was first climbed in 1953 by a very prestigious team of Charles Evans including Tenzing Norgay before did the expedition of Mount Everest, the highest Peak of the world. This mountain has seen from Dinboche as an Island in a see of Ice. Most of mountaineers have taken as a course to summit this peak for the preparation to ascend of higher mountains. The journey begins through a unique home land of Sherpa villages via Lukla or Jiri on the way of Everest Base camp with wondering views of mother nature.
Trekking to Kalapathar or Everest Base camp is the best suited for the acclimatization before proceeding Island Peak climbing. Generally to climb this peak, the climbing route is South East and South West Ridge, and after a little rock scrambling the route joins a small lake-bed between Lhotse and Imja Tse Glaciers. From the base camp at Pareshaya Gyab, a well in good conditions can make the summit and return back to base camp in a day. However most of mountaineers would love to prefer alpine style camping at high camp which it provides excellent joyful moments and also helps for a safe climbing. From the summit of this Peak provides magnificent views of snowy mountains of Khumbhu region such as Nuptse, Lhotse, Bruntse, Maklu and Amdamblam and Lhotse Shar.
Imja Tse, better known as Island Peak (6189m.), is a mountain in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. The peak was named Island Peak in 1951 by Eric Shipton's party since it appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche. The peak was later renamed in 1983 to Imja Tse but Island Peak remains the popular choice. The peak is actually an extension of the ridge coming down off the south end of Lhotse Shar.
Once there, we follow an ancient route that journeys through tiny villages, across high mountain passes, and through remote valleys. Along the way, we visit Buddhist monasteries and begin to appreciate the unique mountain culture found in the Himalayan foothills. Imja Tse was first climbed in 1953 by a British team as a training exercise in preparation for Mount Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members of this first ascent team. Imja Tse is one of the most popular trekking peaks given its difficulty and accessibility especially when supported by a Nepalese climbing guide.
Day by day Island Peak Climbing itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Lukla (2850m.) thirty minute. by flight & same day trek to Phakding (2610m.) it takes four hours walk via Cheplung (2660m.), Ghat village (2592m.), Thado Kosi (2580m.), lodhe/hotel till Phakding.
Day 02: Trek to Namche (3440m.) it takes six hours walk. This day you cross three bridges in Jorsalle village (2740m.), Everest national park check point after third bridge steep up until Namche Bazar.
Day 03: Acclimatization in Namche and sight seeing in local village, national park museum, Everest panoramic view from syangboche and down to hotel in the after noon.
Day 04: Trek to Tengboche (3867m.) it takes five hours walk. All the way from Kyanjuma (3550m.) where you can see close view of Thamserku mountain (6618m.) & continue to Phungi Thanga (3250m.) stop for lunch either drink & steep up to Tengboche.
Day 05: Trek to Dingboche (4410m.) it takes five an half to six hours walk via Deboche (3820m.), Pangboche (3930m.), Somare (4010m.) & Orsho (4190m.) final destination is Dingboche.
Day 06: Trek to Acclimatization in Dingboche but in the morning after breakfast hiking up to Chhukung (4730m.) close view of Island Peak (6200m.), south face of Mt. Lotse (8516m.), different view of Mt. Amadaplam (6814m.), rest in Chhukung for a while & down to Dingboche.
Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4910m.) it takes six hours walk via Thukla (4620m.) stop here for tea/coffee after here steep up memory place on the top & path is pretty easy to final destination Lobuche.
Day 08: Trek to Gorek Shep (5185m.) it takes three to three an half hours walk almost on desert path and old glacier too where you can see Everest (8848m.) top and other mountain too rest of the time walk around Gorek Shep or continue to Everest Base Camp & back to Gorek Shep it takes five hours walk.
Day 09: Get up early morning climb up to Kalapattar for sunrise view on Mt Everest as well as several mountain view from there & down to hotel take breakfast trek continue to Dingboche (4410m.) it takes six to seven hours walk.
Day 10: Trek to Chhukung (4750m.) it takes two hours walk. Easy hike up to Chhukung put your all gear in hotel room where you sleep, lunch in Chhukung walk around and back to hotel.
Day 11: Rest day in Chhukung but early morning climb up to Chhukung Ri for more Acclimatization to Island Peak, see view from top of Chhukung Ri, back down to hotel for lunch and discuss about island peak as well as preparing.
Day 12: Trek to Island Base Camp (5150m.) it takes four hours walk. Trail all the way from river side and base camp is side of Imja glacier.
Day 15: Climb up to High camp make easy for top summit of Island peak.
Day 16: Summit to Island peak (6200m.). Today is really challenging and exciting for you from top of Island peak where you can see numerous peak and same route down to base camp and continue to Chhukung where you sleep in hotel.
Day 17: Trek to Tengboche (3867m.) it takes five hours walk via Dingboche, Orshe, Somare, Pangboche, Deboche and finally you are in Tengboche.
Day 18: Trek to Namche (3440m.) it takes five hours walk. Steep down till Phungi Thanga (3250m.) & steep up to Kyanjuma (3550m.) and path is pretty easy until Namche Bazar.
Day 19: Trek to Phakding (2610m.) four to five hours walk. Steep down till third of Jorsalle (2740m.) & walk between local village.
Day 20: Trek to Lukla (2850m.) three hours walk. Via Ghat (2592m.), Thado Khosi (2560m.) Cheplung (2660m.) & steep up till Lukla (2850m.) twenty minute.
Day 21: Morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla thirty minute & finish your trip in Himalaya.
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