Island Peak (Imja Tse) Climbing
About This Expedition
Island Peak (6,189m) is Nepal's most popular trekking peak and an excellent introduction to high-altitude mountaineering. The approach follows the classic Everest Base Camp route before branching off to this stunning summit above the Chhukung valley.
6,189mm
Summit Altitude18 Days
Total DurationExpedition Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu & Briefing
Gear check, briefing, rest.
1400mFly to Lukla – Trek to Phakding
Begin the Everest approach.
2610mTrek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Sherpa capital of the Khumbu.
3440mAcclimatization Day in Namche
Day hike to Everest View Hotel.
3440mTrek to Tengboche (3,860m)
Visit the famous monastery.
3860mTrek to Dingboche (4,410m)
Enter upper Khumbu.
4410mAcclimatization at Dingboche
Rest and altitude adjustment.
4410mTrek to Chhukung (4,730m)
Island Peak comes into view.
4730mAcclimatization at Chhukung
Day hike to Chhukung Ri (5,550m).
5550mIsland Peak Base Camp (5,100m)
Set up base camp, equipment check.
5100mHigh Camp (5,600m)
Move to high camp. Glacier travel practice.
5600mSummit Day (6,189m) – Return to Chhukung
Pre-dawn departure. Summit attempt. Descend.
6189mTrek to Namche Bazaar
Begin descent.
3440mTrek to Lukla
Complete the trek descent.
2860mFly to Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu, celebration dinner.
1400mRest / Exploration Day
Free day in Kathmandu.
1400mDeparture Preparation
Final shopping and packing.
1400mDeparture
Transfer to airport.
1400mRequired Equipment
Equipment list available on request. We also offer gear rental.
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