Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp is one of the popular peak climbing located at Khumbu region of eastern Nepal high at the altitude of 6189 m and 20307 ft. This is very famed peak climbing suitable for both frequent and novice expeditors. Also known as Imja Tse, it was first ascended by the Swiss team in 1956. This peak was named by the mountaineer - Eric Shipton in 1951. It is categorized as alpine PD+. Climbing this peak is physically hard, however not technically challenging though.
This peak climbing is also one of the interested ones among the trekkers and we Accent Himalaya have arranged the itinerary in such a way that we will be staying in between some places to acclimatize with the altitude. With the help of our professional guides and skilled climbing techniques, we successfully can accomplish this island peak climbing.
As you summit this peak, you get the splendid views of Mount Everest (8848 m), Mount Lhotse (8500 m), Mount Makalu (8478 m), Mount Nuptse (7880 m), Mount Ama Dablam (6812 m) and Mount Baruntse (7129 m) at the closest view. On the way to the route, we will summit Kalapathar (altitude of 5540 m and 18188 ft) and then we will be heading to Everest Base Camp.
This Island Peak with Everest Base Camp climbing begins from Lukla, heading to Namche Bazar and then from Tengboche to Kalapathar. From here, you get to observe the closest view of the highest peak Mount Everest. Moving towards the Everest Base Camp on the trail - you will be visiting the Sherpa communities at Pangboche, where you get to observe their local culture and the way of living.
We will be also be visiting the Tengboche Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sherpa community. Then we will be visiting the Namche Bazaar, one of the Sherpa capitals of the Khumbu region, where we will be exploring the rich culture of the Sherpa communities. After crossing three high challenging passes of this peak Renjo La (5365 m), Cho La (5365 m) and Khongma La (5530 m), our summit will be easily accomplished.
This Island Peak Climbing can be done in the month of February to May and September to December. During these months, there will be no such climate issues and you get the clearer splendid mountains views. Accent Himalaya gives you an option to prolong and abbreviate the itinerary according to your vacation schedule. So, before booking this expedition, you can inform us for customizing the itinerary. For further details or to inquire more and have any questions about this island peak climbing, please do contact or email us.
Here we list you our detailed itinerary for Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp: