Imja Tse is better known as Island Peak, a mountain in Sagarmatha National Park of the Northeastern Himalayas in Nepal. The peak was named Island Peak in 1953 by members of the British Mount Everest expedition because it appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche.
Elevation: 6,165 m
Prominence: 475 m
First ascent: 1953
Mountain range: Mahalangur
Easiest route: North Ridge PD+; glacier/scrambling/ascending & short Ice climbing
First ascenders: Tenzing Norgay, CharlesWylie, Charles Evans, Alf Gregory.
OVERVIEW on Island Peak & Trip Itinerary.
Seen from above Dingboche the mountain Imja Tse (Island Peak) resembles an island in a sea of ice. It was first climbed in 1953 by a very prestigious team in preparation for the ascent of Everest. It is an interesting and attractive summit with a highly glaciated West Face rising from the Lhotse glacier. The mountain itself is an extension of the South ridge of Lhotse Shar and is separated by a small pass. Above this gap, rising to the south is a classically beautiful ridge leading to the summit of Imja Tse. As well as providing an enjoyable climb, the peak also provides some of the most striking scenery of Khumbu region.
The trek to Everest Base Camp is for good reason one of the most famous in the world, and is a ‘must-do’ trip for all outdoor enthusiasts. With awe-inspiring views of the world’s highest and most beautiful mountains, itinerary is carefully designed to ensure you have plenty of time to acclimatise comfortably, making sure you will experience fully comfortable, trip sounds like few days longer but also acclimatization is essential for summit.
Combining Rinjo La route is allows you to explore the Thame valley and can witness best views on Everest, Pumori, Lhotse and Cho Oyu are truly amazing. You will also see fewer people on this route, and it is a far more remote trek.
Trek Profile
Every effort will be made to keep the above itinerary, but as this is an adventure travel in a remote mountain region, please take the itinerary as a statement of intent rather than an absolute. Traveling in Nepal can be delayed and changeable Weather conditions. The guides and their Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
Insurance for climbing guide, camping staff and porters,
Sagarmatha National Park fees,
Climbing permit for Island peak,
Trekking permit (TIMS),
Group equipment (Climbing rope and fixed static rope (200m), carabineers, snow bars and ice screws)
Domestic baggage 15 kg
Hotel/Airport/hotel transfer
Equipments for staffs and porter,
Climb High duffle bag,
Rescue arrangements,
First-aid kit,
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu
Doesn't Include
Your personal Insurance it should cover helicopter evacuation in case of an emergency and from Lukla if normal scheduled flights can’t fly due to weather disturbances,
