Island peak climbing offers an unforgettable climbing experience beyond simply trekking in Nepal. Situated to the south of Mt. Everest (8848m), it stands out as an island surrounded by glaciers. Moreover, this peak is also an ideal option for trekkers and beginner climbers to test their climbing skills. The trip starts from Lukla which is the gateway to Everest and ascends gradually to the Island Peak Base Camp. Then, the climb to the top of the peak officially begins.
Initially, a short flight- 35 minutes from Kathmandu takes you to Lukla. From here, we trek alongside the Dudh Koshi River to join the company of the illustrious Sagarmatha National Park. Thereon, the trail leads you to Namche Bazaar where we will spend an extra day to acclimatize with the altitude. Following the Imja River, you head to Tengboche and continue to Chhukung. When we arrive at the village you will hike up to Chhukung Ri (5550m) then the next day we’ll trek to Island Peak Base Camp, At the base, camp our climbing guide provides climbing training practice. The toiling climb to the top entails steep sections, snowy paths, and glacial moraines. Ultimately, the top of the peak offers a majestic panorama of Mt. Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), and many other mountains. After the climb, you descend back to Lukla and end your adventure in the Himalayas.
Experience Required
Since the trail on this trip offers many challenges as it ascends to an altitude of 6,189 meters, it requires previous mountaineering climbing experience such as rock climbing, ice climbing, basic rope knowledge, and high-altitude walking with crampons. Our team don’t just lead the trip, they work with clients closely to provide specific training for Island peak to build your climbing skills, and strength and give encouragement to climb a little higher. Alternatively, if you haven’t been over 4000m walking experience and some climbing experience, we highly recommend the Everest base camp trek, this trip is a great choice before the island peak climb to develop acclimatization. The Island peak can be climbed during both the autumn and spring season, both seasons are the ideal time to climb the Island peak.
Why climb Island Peak with Altitude Expeditions
We offer one of the unique experiences for those who want to summit a 6000m Himalayan peak in just over 2 weeks. Our island peak expedition will be led by a very experienced guide and limited to 10 climbers with a 2:1 climber to Sherpa ratio to focus on your safety and success. We are confident that how we operate Island peak because we know, and we have succeeded in Island peak expedition several times – so we pride ourselves on our previous record of safety and success. Therefore, if you are just embarking on Himalayan climbs, an ascent of Island Peak with Altitude Expedition is a great place to start.
