Island Peak Climbing

Island peak climbing with Everest base camp trek is an adventure and quite challenging peak climbing in Khumbu Region of Nepal. The island peak climbing climbs (Imja tse ) or Island peak 6,189 meters/ 20,305 Feet. The location of the peak is in upper Chhukung valley, Which offers a prominent view of the tallest Himalayan peaks such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse and many other peaks around the valley itself. Island peak is one of the most popular climbing in Nepal. Some people class Island peak as a trekking peak other they don’t. You can submit it without any difficulties if you have some experience of mountaineering.

  • peak in island peak climbing
    Peak in island peak climbing route
    • Island Peak climbing with Everest base camp trek is an adventure holiday for adventure trekkers. This adventure trip includes perhaps the most highlighted scenery of high passes of the Khumbu region. The trekking to Everest base camp is one of the best chances to see the Everest and co Mountain range as well as observe the unique Sherpa Buddhist Sherpa cultures. Tyanboche Monastery is the oldest monastery of the region where they organize the festival like Manni Rimdu. The Hike to UNESCO Word Heritage Sagarmatha National Park is an amazing to experience itself.

  • Climbers Climbing island peak
    Climbers Climbing island peak
    • The island peak climb begins from the scenic flight to Lukla airport. The trek begins from here crossing the several villages on the trekking route you will reach to Namche Bazaar. Namche, The small town of the Khumbu region where all the villagers from Khumbu come here for shopping. Most of the trekkers spent 1 Day here for acclimatization. They go to Everest view hotel from there they can see the magnificent view of Mt. Everest, Mt Amadablam and many other peaks. As you are in the Sherpa Kingdom you may see the chorten and prayer flags along the way to Everest base camp. After you resume your trek from Namche you will cross the several villages like Tengboche, Pangboche, Dingboche, Lobuche where each place you will spend your Nights. The higher you gain the best view of the mountain you see. Normally you gain 300-600 Meter each day.

  • climbers set up the tent in island peak climbing
    island peak base camp, climbers set up the tent
    • Island peak with Everest base camp trek is an unimaginable journey in the heart of Khumbu. Walking to the base camp is a thrilling to experience while island peak adds more glimpse on it. Nepal trek hub arranges you island peak base camp with our Excellency. Our friendly staff will help you to achieve this achievement for lifetime.

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    Island peak climbing highlights

    wondering about Island peak climbing highlights here are some you can see

    • Amazing scenic view through the flight to Lukla from Kathmandu
    • Excellent view of Himalayas while trekking to Everest Base Camp Trek
    • Explore and enjoy the Sherpa culture and Tibetan Buddhism in Khumbu region and visit the oldest monastery of the Khumbu
    • Excellent walking to the Himalayas, you can see Mt. Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Nuptse, Mt Amadablam, Mt Thamserku and many other countless peak while trekking to Everest base camp
    • The adventure pass of Kongma La (5,535/18,099 feet), which is a very excellent opportunity to see the Khumbu high Himalayas.
    • Island peak climbing experience and thrilling mountain view from the top of Island peak
  • Mt. Amadablam
    Mt.Amadablam

    • Island peak climbing preparation

    Island peak climbing preparation is needed to be done before you actually do island peak. This is an adventure holiday for you because it requires you need to be physically quite fit and should have also knowledge about the basic climbing, for making your island peak climbing more good and comfortable you need a plan before you come to Nepal. There are many things which can be very vital for successful climbing. In this phase, you may need to brainstorm what do I need to prepare? What information should I need to obtain? what should precaution do I need to keep on my mine. You can get all answer reading this stuff. if not please give us a

    Step-1: Determine how many days will you do have for island peak climbing?

    At the first stage of your trek preparation, you need to calculate your time, how many days trek you can do as per your holiday? how many days in Kathmandu. This makes easier of planning of itinerary, an extension of the trek in the mountain, do more day acclimatization or more time spent in Mountain.


    Step-2: Know more about Island Peak Climbing

    It is always very good to get the pre-information as much as you can before your trek, Nepal Trek Hub has some information which might be very important for you.

    • This is a challenging type of climbing, you should have a basic knowledge of climbing, if not then our sherpa will teach you how to do this but if you have then it is easier for you
    • In Mountain Altitude Mountain Sickness is always a concern of many trekkers. It can even kill people if people don’t care. There are two types of AMS. Ultimately they impact very badly on the human body. Before it gets worst you should be cautious. Get More Information About altitude mountain sickness, This Trek has a lot of chances of Altitude mountain sickness. Read about the for more information and be prepare for your trip
    • Most of us have a question to get the Nepal visa. It is very simple to get a visa. If your city does have a Nepal embassy would be very easier for you. if not you can get here in Nepal as well. If you need more information regarding Nepal Visa Please go through Nepal Immigration official website Nepal Immigration or you can also go through our website
    • This island peak climbing requires a good gear list, You need to bring gear to do this trip easily. The gears play a very vital role for success of your trek. Please try to get all gear from your country which makes you easier. insufficient gear you may also find in Kathmandu as well. If you are willing to hire a sleeping bag or other stuff, you can hire in Kathmandu, We will help you to hire the stuff without deposit in the shop. Get some information to prepare yourself

    Island peak Climbing gear/Equipments

    here we have mentions what are the island peak climbing gears/ Equipments that we need to arrange for the climbing.

    Equipments that Nepal Trek Hub arrange
    • Main Rope for Climbing
    • Fix rope, Ice axe, Rock Pitten, Snow Bar, Jumor, Kitchen stuff, Tent, Beding, mattress, Climbing helmet, Alpine climbing harness, carabineers, ascender Tent,and other Equipments

    Equipments that you need bring
    • personal Harness, Figure eight, Carabino, Head lamp, Glacier glasses, Neoprene face mask, ski goggles, warm head and neck covers
    • Crampons for shoes, Climbing boot (La Sportiva or similar)
    • Sleeping Bags at least -30 Coverage
    • Synthetic gloves, expedition gloves and hand warmers
    • Vertical Ice Axe and excellent personal trekking gears
    • Climbing Jackets and Climbing trousers

    Island peak climbing permit cost

    Island Peak Climbing permits is needed to climb for the island peak in Kathmandu. Your island peak climbing permit fee charge and royalties depend upon the season. But there is a Garbage deposit each group 500$ which is refundable after you finish the island peak climbing

    S.NMarch-April-MaySept-Oct-NovDec-Jan-FebJune-July-August
    1USD 250USD 125USD 70USD 70

    Island peak climbing difficulty

    Most of the climbers wanted to know how difficult is island peak? That is why we have explained here island peak climbing difficulty. this is below than 7000-meter peaks with a height of 6165 Meter. the geographical aspects of the peak are not that tough and counted as a normal peak but it is quite challenging as well. people who do not have any previous experience may suffer a little bit about the learning process of how does the climbing works on the mountain. The movements of body to the shifting the carrabinots and Jumor. You need to be also physically fit to climb the island peak. What we mean that is you must be able to climb and walk without any problem. if you can do the things that we mentioned above you can climb island peak easily

    Island Peak Climbing itinerary

    • Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu where your adventure starts

      Pick up you from the airport, then transfer you to the hotel. We will be discussing with you regarding the island peak climbing with ebc trip and do a basic preparation like hiring and buying some stuff which is very essential for you.
    • Day 02: Sightseeing and permit arrangements day

      Today, some of our team members will make the permits while you will go sightseeing in Kathmandu valley but this is up to you. If you go to Kathmandu valley sightseeing, there you will see Nepal’s religions, culture, history and traditions as well as you learn a bit about Hinduism and Buddhism.
    • Day 03: Fly to Lukla airport then trek to Phakding (2640m/8,822 feet.), 5 hours

      Early in the morning, you will fly to Lukla, the flight is also an incredible chance to see the Himalayan range from very clearly. In this route, people do a 1 hours mountain flight to see the Everest. Once you are in Lukla you will meet the porter who will be going with you on your entire trip then you start your trek to phakding. Trek to phakding is an interesting one because the trails often make up and down through the Dudh Kosi River valley. You will be able to see some peaks during the trek and overnight stay at Phakding.
    • Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar hikes (3,440m/11,249 feet.), 6 hours

      The trekking trails gradually ascend through the Koshi River Bank via Chomoa forest, you continuously trek up and down then arrive at Monjo. You need to take your entrance permits of Sagarmatha National Park here. That is what we do then we go further down the riverbed of the valley and we then cross the Hillary Bridge then further moves on to Namche,on the way you can see the first view of Mt. Everest and many other peaks.
    • Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazzar

      This is a rest day for acclimatization, your mountain guide will bring you to the Everest viewpoint hotel from where you can see Mt Everest so you can also be fit on the height and after you returned back from the day hike you can walk around the Namche Bazaar. There are several cafe and bakery where you can do a relax
    • Day 06: Khumjung (3,789m/12,428 feet) via Sengboche hilltop, 3 hours

      First of all you need to walk 1 hour of very steep climbing to the Sengbouche 3790, from here you will gradually ascend to Khunde. While trekking to Khungde you will pass several chorten. During the trek, you can see the super view of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, Kwangde and many other peaks. You will walk further to Khumjung village which is the largest village in the Khumbu region.
    • Day 07: Tengboche trek (3,867m/12,645 feet.), 6 hours

      Today early in the morning we set our journey to Tengboche Monastery. The trekking trail goes up and down often but eventually it goes higher, with an outstanding view of the tallest peaks you will pass the Tengboche, Tashinga, Phunki tenga. The rhododendron forest makes the trail even more beautiful.
    • Day 08: Tengboche to Dingboche trek (4,260m/13,930 feet.), 6 hours

      Trek to Dingboche is more interesting as we go higher the mountain view seems even more clear and clear. You pass several rhododendron forests and some small bushes to go to Dingboche. You need to cross the Imja river which comes from the Imja valley as an island peak also known as imja se. You will see the mighty peaks such as Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Lhotse.
    • Day 09: Dingboche to Lobuche trek (4,930m/16,121 feet.), 5:30 hours

      Today the trek gets harder as the altitude grows, the speed of the trek also becomes slower, it is a 5-6 hours journey but quite harder. The trail slowly climbs to Pheriche from where you can see Ama Dablam, Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-Tse (5820m). As we trek further to Dugla where we do Lunch at (4595m). After lunch we trek up to Lobuche and stay overnight here.
    • Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep trekking (5,180m/16,938 feet), then hike to Everest base camp 7-8 Hours

      Just when you leave the Lobuche you will have a superb view of Cholatse, Amadablam, pumori and many other peaks. You need to hike through the rocky mountain glaciers for 3-4 hours to reach the sandy ground Gorakshep, the last village of the Everest base Camp trek. You will do lunch here and leave all the luggage here then you further hike to Kalapattar and then you come back to Gorak Shep. From Kala Patthar you can see Mt. Everest and khumbu Icefall and many other peaks.
    • Day 11:Cross Kongma la pass (5,535m/17,445 feet). Descend to Chhukung (4,700m), 9 hrs.

      Today is a big adventure day, as you have to cross the Kongma la pass to reach Chukung. This is quite a long journey as first it climbs slowly then when you reach Kong ma la you will see the excellent view of Khumbu Mountains then you go descent down to Chhukung.
    • Day 12: Acclimatization day or hike to Chhukung Ridge (5,546m).

      After the long pass of the last day you might be tired so we have put this acclimatization day to acclimatize and do some light hiking to prepare yourself for the climbing. You can also hike to Chhukung Ri, if you like the guide will take you there. From Chukung Ri you can see the Ama Dablam and the Amphu Labtsa peaks.
    • Day 13: Trek to Island Peak Base camp (5,205m/17,020 feet), 3 hours

      We have to set up and arrange all the gears in Chukung before we go to island peak base camp. In chukung we can arrange all the logistic equipment for climbing. trek to Island Peak Base Camp is quite harder due to the steep trail after chhukung village. You need to trek over the Lhotse glacier. There is also a trail which arrives here from Amphulapcha pass. After you reach the island peak base camp you will set up the tent and Stay overnight in Tent Camp.
    • Day 14: Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,238 feet). Descend to base camp. Trek to Chhukung, 11 hours

      Thi is the biggest and toughest day of your entire trip, around 1.30 morning you have to start the climb because around noon it is always windy so it is better to climb early in the morning. The trail goes beyond the base camp for some hundred meters before striking off the steep hillside. the more you climb the steep slope becomes narrower. The climbing route follows a ridgeline, that leads to the submit of the peak. The guide will fix the rope if it is necessary. Both fixed rope and climbers rope will be used during the climb for safety measurement. If you can make it one day then you can go to Chukung Village.
    • Day 15:Reserve Day

    • Day 16:Trek to Tengboche Monastery, 7 hrs

      From Chhukung village through the Imja Khola river valley, then continuously ups and down we arrive at Tengboche Village.
    • Day 17: Tengbouche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/12,249 feet), 7:30 hours

    • Day 18: Namche to Lukla airport (2,860m/9,381 feet), 8 hours

    • Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu

    • Day 20: Final departure day

    Island Peak Climbing cost includes

    • Airport Pick up and drop service
    • 2 night’s twin sharing on tourist standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
    • Meals on full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day during the trekking days
    • tea house basis trekking accommodation while on trekking days
    • Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local mountain Sherpa guide and each 2 guest 1 Porter basis
    • All Camping Equipment required during the trek, sleeping tents/mattresses, kitchen tent, kitchen equipment
    • Trekking cook, kitchen staff, Trek Sherpa and other support staff while on Island peak climbing
    • 2-3 Nights camping in the tented camp
    • all the climbing gears expect personal climbing gears
    • Personal insurance for Nepalese staff.
    • Everest national park permits
    • First Aid Box
    • TIMS Permit
    • Domestic airport pick up and drop off itinerary
    • Food and accommodation and salary of Nepali trekking staffs

    Cost excludes

    • Any meal in Kathmandu
    • Any kinds of battery charges, wifi charge, laundry service, phone calls and hot shower during the trekking.
    • Personal trekking equipment and Clothing.
    • Personal nature expenses, any drinks and bar bills.(tea, coffe, water, beer, alcohol, wine)
    • Your travel insurance (it is mandatory in case of emergency).
    • Any donation and monuments entrance fees.
    • Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but highly expected)
    • Any other things which are not mentioned above

    Island Peak Climbing Notes

    If the weather becomes bad and can not fly then we are not responsible for this but we try our best to manage the flights for next day if not we also manage the helicopter to Lukla
    If in case we can not pass the Kong ma la then we have to return and start trek from Dingbouche
    We have put 2 days as extra, if the weather becomes bad then we will try to manage the climbing day from it but if you come earlier, it would not be any refunds or so on.

    If the weather becomes bad and you can not make submit the climbing bonus will get by the Sherpa Climber Guide anyhow so there will not be any refunds on the scheduled trip

    Island Peak Climbing FAQ

    here we have given some Island Peak Climbing faq, This faq might be helpful to answer your some question, If you still have question regarding Everest base camp trek, let’s us know by email


    Which is the best time to trek to Island Peak Climbing

    There are 2 Season one is Spring and another is autumn. In this both season you can do this Island Peak Climbing but the best one for climbing is spring season. This is also a Everest Climbing Season


    How long and difficult is island peak climbing

    The island peak is quite challenging but not that hard, there is some steep sections where you need the ropes and also some technical climb so it is not that easy to climb but as compare to other peaks this is quite easier


    What kind of accommodation available, During the trek and climbing

    There are basic tea houses around the trek route, they provide a various dishes of food and comfortable bed. Sometimes you will be able to find the room with toilet/ bathroom too but during the climbing time you will have a tent trekking so you need to have a very good sleeping bags


    Is there WIFI on climbing route

    Most of the tea house in the Everest base camp trek route has a WIFI Nowadays. You need to purchase the cards to use WIFI. Speed of WIFI are quite slow. But in Chukung valley there is No WIFI


    When do we climb so early in the morning?

    To avoid the wind in the noon we have to climb early in the morning, we have to start around 1.30 as late


    What is the drinking water condition on Island Peak Climbing

    Yes, There is a availability of Mineral water, every tea houses. It is always not good to drink the mineral water, first it is quite costly to traveler, secondly it is damaging the Eco-system, the water company using a lot of plastic bottles. In a mountain mineral water bottle are a real threat to the environment. We can use the water purifier or water purification tablet and become a responsible traveler


    Is there regular flight to Lukla

    Yes there are regular flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Flight company likes yeti air, tara air, sita air do regular flight. The flight start from 6.30 am to 12:00 pm. Sometimes they can even fly from ramechap if there is some traffic jam or any causes they fly from ramechap. On that time airlines transfer you there.


    What is the height of Island Peak?

    Island Peak is 6,189 Meter height but the Island peak base camp is around 5200 Meter so it is about 1100 Meter climbing to the top of island Peak


    Standard price

    Per Pax, Min 2 Person base:

    $2200USD

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    Island Peak Climbing Facts
    • Difficulty:Challenging climb
    • Duration:20 Days
    • Accommodation: Tea House
    • Trip Style:Tea House
    • RegionEverest Region
    • MealsB,L,D
    • Altitude6,189 Meter
    • Group-Size1-15 Person
    • Transportation:Flight
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      Why with us

      • We Emphasis on the personal and customize itinerary, You can design your own personal tailored made holiday

      • We are a local Small agency, customer-focused, grassroots foundation with in-depth knowledge of Nepal.

      • We pay a fair salary to our team of reliable and experienced people

      • We give guarantee of best value for money, best price and no hidden costs are implicit

      • We care for each of you individually, providing uncompromising service just for you.

      • We also care about environment, we encourage our client’s to avoid mineral water, instead of this drink the own purified water and use chlorine tablet

      • We have a 100% repeated customer, check our tripadvisior page

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      Why you like this?

      • Mountain Sherpa community

      • You can Explore the Sherpa culture and Buddhist religion of the Everest region by visiting various monasteries and villages of this region

      • Amazing and Thrilling mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and from Lukla to Kathmandu

      • Magnificent views of Mount Everest and many other 8000m-7000m mountains, Khumbu Icefall

      • Hike to Kala Patthar(5555m), Everest Base Camp(5365m) and Discover the best Himalayan view in 360 deg angle from Syangeboche hill and from Kalapatthar

      • Challenging Kongma la pass and the splendid view from Kongma la pass

      • Adventure island peak climbing