The first successful summit on the Island Peak (6179m/20270ft) was made in the same year when Mt. Everest was climbed by Tenzin Norgey and Edmond Hillary successfully. So, the climbing on Island Peak is like a traditional activity for the mountaineers.
A stunning summit with challenging technical climbing route soars just above the massif Imja Glacier in the Imja Valley, after Chhukung village of Dingboche valley. Most of the climbing parties summit the peak starting from the Base Camp that is at Parsiya Gyabb (4970m/16303ft)- a pleasant grassy area situated on the northern bank of Imja Glacier. Less acclimatized climbing parties may reach to High Camp (5500m/18042ft) on the next day if they have to break the jounrey between the summit to BC. But starting from BC, its 6-8hrs journey to the summit depending how fast or slow the team is. The starting time normally is 2am from the BC and if you’re in the HC, you can start between 3 to 4am.
After the summit, it’s 3-5hrs descending to BC and on the same day to Chhukung arrive is possible.
Trip type: Peak Climbing/Mountaineering,
Activities: Adventure (technical),
Group size: 1 to 16 people in a team,
Locations: Imja Valley, Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Solukhumbu, Everest Area.
Trip duration: 19 days (if you’re looking shorter itinerary, its possible, please write us!),
Altitude: 6179m/20270ft
Season: Autumn, Spring
Technical level: medium to challenging,
Overview
For the first time the successful Island Peak route was made in the same year when Mt. Everest was climbed by Tenzin Norgey and Edmond Hillary. Since then this exciting Island Peak Itinerary has been receiving tremendous attention from almost all the mountaineers around the world. It is so popular among them as it has best slope and suitable formation snow and ice to practice with technically. Even the Mt. Everest climbers these days to perform their mountaineering practices do arrive at the top of Island Peak height. By location, this peak has easy access, therefore can be said that it is the safest too. Be you an amateur mountaineer or professional; heading to Mt. Everest or similar other 8000ers or just on Everest Base Camp trek, you are welcome to try on it. It will be a prestigious gain in the Himalayas. No previous experience condition is required. If you are an active and regular outdoor person, you can achieve the success. We have experienced mountain guides and excellent base camp supporting team. Most of our climbing Island Peak routes are based on a night stay at Base Camp (Persiya Gyabb) and next day starting before at predawn summit and return to Base Camp and further down to Chhukung. But those willing to make it a little extended like one more night at High Camp (HC) is no problem.
