At a Glance



Trip Overview
Island Peak climbing is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. From Dingbuche the mountain is seen as an island in a sea of ice. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain itself is the extension of the Island Peak South Ridge of Lhotse Shar, separated by a small col. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. The extension of this ridge descending south-west is the part of the normal route of ascent and leads to the South Summit.
Imja Tse (Island Peak) not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu region. Seen from the summit the giant mountains, Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) make a semi-circle in the north. The views of Makalu (8475m) in the east, Baruntse and Amadablam in the south add more charm for climbing Island Peak.
South East Flank & South-West Ridge: The Island Peak base camp is set at Pareshaya Gyab (5,150m), between Imja Tse and the lateral moraine of the Imja Glacier. It should not be forgotten that the place is at high risk of avalanche in the event of heavy snowfall. From the base camp, a well acclimatized party in good conditions can make the summit and return to the base camp in a day. However, most of the climbers prefer establishing a High-Camp which helps a safe ascent. From the base camp, the route skirts southeast around the base of Imja Tse and climbs steep grassy slopes and small rocky steps. We scramble up an open gully which leads between two ridges to the site of high camp on the left-hand ridge below and to the right of a small hanging glacier (5,280m).
From the high camp, the left hand ridge scramble across the broad open gully. After crossing a gully a steep snow and ice ramp leads upward for nearly 100 meters to the summit ridge. Climbing near the summit is a little difficult due to steep climbing. In recent times the snow slopes below the summit have developed some large crevasses making the final ascent to the top difficult.
North Ridge Route: First ascent was in 1958 by Alf Gregory, Dick Cook and two Sherpas. North of the main summit the ridge continues to a col (5,700m). The route climbs the ridge from the col, which is reached by following the true right bank of the Imja Glacier and later the moraines on the right bank of the Lhotse Sar Glacier, before climbing north-west over snowy slopes to the col. On the first ascent, a camp was placed on the col. From the col, follow the ridge which is a magnificent snow area, due south, this steepness for the final summit pyramid. This is a long ridge that would be difficult under soft snow conditions and may under other conditions have a marked cornice. The climb is a little more difficult than the normal route, and is graded alpine PD+. If you want to combine with trek, check out our trekking trips.
The tour is On-Demand only.
Trip Highlights
- Spectacular view of Himalayan giants, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu
- Develop high altitude skills
- One of the best Himalaya peak to climb
- Enjoy sherpa village and culture
- Visiting Tengboche monastery
- Great mountain flight to and from Lukla
Trip Itinerary
- Full Itinerary
- Outline Itinerary
Departure from home
Back to home
Cost Include
- Airport pick up and drop
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- All sightseeing trip as mentioned
- All entry fees during sightseeing
- All Hotel accommodation
- All transport on private coach
- Meals as mentioned
- All climbing equipment
- All camping equipments
- Climbing guide and necessary porter
- Round trip flight to Lukla
- TIMS permit and national park permit
- Garbage deposit
Cost Exclude
- Meals other than mentioned
- Drinks and bar bill
- Tipping
- Personal Insurance
- Other things not mentioned
- Nepales visa 40$ for 30 days multiple
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Trip Reviews
I am planning to climb Mount Everest next year so this year i took some climbing course with organized by Trekking Team Group. I chose Island Peak climbing started from Chukkung which was of 5 days and really a difficult activities however worthy and helpful for next year Everest peak climbing. Thanks Shree for your wonderful support.


I could not recommend trekking team group enough! We had a 20 days Island Peak Climbing and had the most amazing experience along with perfect guides. Our guides were knowledgeable on the area and local sites while always been there for a chat if needed. Every person in the group was really well supported from start to finish and would definitely return to Nepal to have another experience with trekking team group! Thank you Birman and Sancha.


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Additional Information
This is ADVENTURE travel, and many of the destinations on this site are in remote, underdeveloped areas where unpredictability is the norm. Despite careful planning and organization, our adventure trips can’t be taken for granted like regular trips. Many of the places we visit lack the emergency health and safety services you’re used to in the developed world. Internal flights can be canceled, road transport is often uncomfortable and unreliable, and hotel standards may not match those of the West.
If you’re not prepared for this, you shouldn’t travel with us. The unpredictability also means that our itineraries are statements of intent, not contractual obligations. Factors such as weather, transport difficulties, and political instability might require us to change any itinerary. The trip leader will make any necessary changes after consulting with the group. Such changes are rarely significant, and we always do our best to minimize their impact. However, we cannot be held responsible for changes or delays, regardless of their cause.
What makes this trip different ?
Trekking Team Groups is one of the main supporters of Ambe Foundation, a non-political and non-profit social organization. We contribute our support to the remote village of Nuwakot and different schools like Gramin Devi, Khumbeshwori through donation, sponsorship and partnership in various projects. For details click here what we do and why we do?
Donation
Trekking Team Group donates a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis, which supports the ongoing maintenance cost required for Gramin Devi and Khumbeshwori school, a community-based school in Nuwakot.
Sponsorship
One of the major activities of Ambe foundation is the children sponsorship program, which is conducted with full collaboration with Trekking Team Group.
Partnership (Volunteering Program)
The Ambe Volunteer Program, organised by Ambe Foundation and Trekking Team Group, aims to mobilize teams of experts and interested individuals as an effective and economic measure in providing the human capital for education, health and community development in Nuwakot District.