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Island
Peak (6,189m)
The normal route for climbing Island Peak is South East Flank & South-West Ridge Normally, the base camp is set at Pareshaya Gyab (5,087m), between Imja Tse and the lateral moraine of the Imja Glacier. Proper care should be taken to avoid the possible avalanche in the event of heavy snow fall. 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 alpine style camping at high camp which adds the joy of climbing and helps a safe ascent. Itinerary Day
01: Fly to Lukla (2800 m.).
Take an easy walk to Phakding. Day
03: Rest and acclimatization at
Namche Bazaar. A pleasant day can be spent exploring the village, talking
to the Sherpas and marveling at the incredible scenery. Day
04: It is a steep one hour walk to Synagboche. The trail descends gradually
to Phunki Thanga and then climbs steeply at first and then gradually ascends
through forest and mani stones to Tengboche (3870m.). The views of the
Himalayas including Kwangde (6,187m.), Everest (8,848m.), Nuptse (7,879m.),
Lhotse, Tawache, Amadablam are magnificient from here. Day
05: We pass through
the forest of briches, conifers & rhododendrons with possible sights
of snow pigeons, golden eagles, goshawks in tha trail. The route climbs
past some magnificiently carved mani stones to Pangboche and then enters
alpine medows to Pheriche (4,240m). Day
06: Walk up a small ridge and then contour round the base of the
Khumbu Glacier. From here, take a short steep climb to the terminal moraine
of the glacier from where the views are stunning. Arrive at Lobuje (4,930
m ). Day
07: Walk up to Gorakhshep (5,288 m) and take a climb to Kalapathar
(5,545 m). The view from the top
of Kalapathar surpasses anything one can imagine. Huge glacier
ice flows all around. The mountains of Pumori (7,145 m ), Lingtren (6,
697 m) and Khumbutse (6,623 m) stand close to Tibet. Capture the most
beautiful view of Sagarmatha, the roof of the world. Return to Lobuche. Day
08: Retrace path to Dingboche. Cost
will be provided on request. The
cost includes:
The cost does not include the expenses of
personal nature, personal climbing gear,
rescue by helicopter and accident insurance. For
Detail Information : info@angritaexpedition.com |
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Island
Peak also known as Imja Tse is one of the popular trekking peaks in Nepal
for climbing on Himalayas. From Dingboche 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 ridge rising to
the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. Imja Tse
not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the most
spectacular scenery of Himalayas in 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 in climbing Island Peak. For many mountaineers climbing
Island Peak marks the beginning of climbing on Himalayas to prepare for
a big Himalaya expedition in Nepal in later years. For some mountaineers
the peak stands for the purpose of acclimatization before heading to bigger
mountain climbing. Trekking to Kalapatthar or Everest base camp is best
suited for acclimatization before proceeding Island Peak climbing.