Last Updated on April 12, 2018 by Treks Planner Nepal
Island peak is one of the beautiful mountain peak located on the eastern part of Himalaya Nepal with the height of 6,189m above the sea level. This pick was name in 1951 AD by Eric Shipton’s party because it appears as island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche. The peak was latterly renamed on 1983 AD to Imja Tse but island peak remained the popular choice. The peak is actually on extension of the rigid coming down off the south ends of Lhotse Shar. Much of the upper Khumbu valley is within the Sagarmatha National park. The park was created in 1976 AD and added to UNESCO world heritage list on 1979 AD. It was first climbed in 1953 AD as a part of training expedition that went on to summit Charles Evans, Alf Gregory, Charles Wylie and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa with seven Sherpa were the persons. Tenzing Norgay Sherpa was also the first person to climb up the Mount Everest. This peak is very popular for trekking on eastern region of Nepal. Island peak is a popular Mountaineering for climbers with its standard climbing routes and it’s considered as the easy climb and can be also climbed by the people have little experiences and little knowledge on climbing. This peak can be climbed on all the seasons. It’s possible to climb the peak on the winter season also but it may present little difficulties comparing to the other seasons due to the coldness. The peak is high than 6,000m so, there is very important to have your body fit and fine along with acclimatization process. Though it is easy to climb comparing to others but its summit is also at high point so attitude sickness is a very real concern.
There are several ways to approach Island Peak but for directly and commonly follows the same route to the Everest Base Camp route and separates the route near Dingboche. Although there is many climbers to summit this peak we can find many of them visiting the area as trekkers also. The trekkers and climbers can also see the view of the famous Mount Everest. There you can also summit this peak within the 12 days but you need a good health condition, proper fitness and experience with knowledge of climbing. For the 1st day the trip starts from Kathmandu to Lukla by a flight and continuous walk to Phakding, 2nd day follow guide towards Namche Bazaar, 3rd day is for the acclimatization day, 4th day the trip goes towards Tengboche, for the 5th day towards Dingboche, 6th day towards chhukhung, 7th day towards island peak Base Camp, after that 8th moves towards high camp, 9th day reach to the summit and return back the same way towards the base camp and continuous towards the Chhukhung, for 10th day move towards Namche Bazaar, 11th day towards Lukla and finally 12th day back to Kathmandu valley. For the relaxed and slow entertaining full pack there is of 18 days pack. For 18 days pack there also the journey starts from Kathmandu valley. 1st day, Kathmandu to Lukla through Flight and hike to Phakding, 2nd day the trip moves forward towards the Namche Bazaar, 3rd day rest and acclimatize on Namche Bazaar for full day, 4th day the journey starts towards Tengboche, 5th day hike towards Pheriche, 6th day rest and acclimatize in Pheriche, 7th day move forward towards Lobuche, 8th day hike to Gorakshep, spend the day hiking up to Everest base camp and back to Gorakshep, for the night. 9th day hike towards to KalaPathar a black hill with good view of Mount Everest than on to Lobuche, 10th day the trip towards Chhukhung, 11th day moves towards the Island peak base camp, 12th day towards the high camp, finally on 13th day summit to the peak and return back towards base camp, on 14th day trek to Dingboche, 15th day move towards Tengboche, 16th day towards Manjo, 17th day trek towards Lukla for overnight and last 18th day fly back to Kathmandu valley. These are the packs to summit the Island peak. There are many companies and agencies running around you to provide these services and after catching to the better and best agency or company they will provide you all the services and facilities after paying the certain amount. They will also provide you the guide and potters along with you.
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Be well known about the weathers and climate of the region that you think the best for you to climb. Get chance to grab the better period for visiting the famous places of Eastern Himalaya Region and also know the chance to read the community and society of that place with many different castes and traditions along their occupation and praying flags. There are more cultural wonders on Everest Region. Before past days there were not the proper facilities on this field there it was very hard task to complete. There climbers and trekkers should take a large group with them as potters due to lack of facilities on hotels and other services which used to lead towards a heavy expenses on them. Now a day there are lots of hotels providing you there services so there you don’t need to carry a large mass of group which also helps to travel you a cheap journey comparing old days. There are lots of service providing agencies and companies have a better study on them check their websites and have a look to their services rates and taxes with experiences of the guide that they are providing and last don’t forget to have a look towards the comments and feedback’s of that company which can help you to find the best. You will have a delightful journey with awesome views and best time with beautiful captured moments as memories of your life time. Nepal is Paradise of Himalayas views and sceneries so if you are interested and thinking to have a climb or a trek on Island Peak it’s sure you can collect a best experience of your life.