Island Peak (6,189m.) climbing is one of the most popular and unquestionably most enlivening trekking in the world. Island peak trek provides an opportunity to visit the center region of the Khumbu. The magnificent vista visible throughout the trek will enthrall you and which will never be elapsed. Most importantly, you will get an occasion to view the world’s highest peak- Mount Everest.
Renamed as Imja Tse in 1983, Island Peak trekking is one of the major trekking peaks in Everest area with an amazing and ice-covered West Face that rise up from the Lhotse Glacier. This peak entails one steep and uncovered 100 m snow climb. In addition, mostly it has non technical snow climb with eye-catching landscape and offers superb views of the summits – Lhotse (8501m.), Nuptse (7879m.), and Lhotse Middle Peak (8410m.).
Furthermore, you can walk up to Kalapathhar (5545m.) and Everest Base Camp, the famous trekking spots. From there, you can enjoy close up views of Mount Everest and an exciting panorama of sunrise on the snow capped peaks on top of the Khumbu Glacier early in the morning. Then, we move down to Chhukung and arrange for the Island Peak climb. The peak itself is in fact an expansion of the South crest of Lhotse Shar and is divided from it by a tiny col.
This 21 days lodge or tent trek to Island Peak Climbing designed by Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks is meant for those adventure lovers who are in searching for less difficult climbing and which also bestows the most well-known Himalayan in the world. If you are active, physically healthy but have inadequate time to trek, we arrange Island Peak trekking for you which is the ideal destination.
The Fees for Peak Climbing under NMA Permission:
There are various trekking peaks in the Everest, Annapurna and other regions of Nepal. Permits for these trekking peaks can be obtained on the payments.
Group Size 01 to 04 : US $ 350.
Group Size 05 to 08 : US $ 350.- + 40.- per extra person
Group Size 09 to 12 : US $ 510.- + 25.- per extra person