These two peak climbing in one package is one of the adventurous and popular expedition packages as Lobuche East (6119 m, 20075 ft) and Island Peak (6189 m, 20305 ft) being a thrilling and moderate expedition in the Everest region.
On these 22 days expedition, we will be covering two most popular expeditions alongside visiting the Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar which are reflected as the best points of the Everest region. As Lobuche Peak has two different summits - Lobuche West & Lobuche East; the west peak is called an expedition peak and east peak as a trekking peak. A ridge with a sharp gap is connected between these peaks making it two different ones.
Lobuche East was first ascended by Laurence Nelson and Ang Gyaltsen Sherpa on 25th April 1984. From the Lobuche East, you can have a spectacular view of Everest as well as other peaks like Lhotse (8516 m), Nuptse (7861 m), Makalu (8485 m), Cho Oyu (8188 m), Ama Dablam (6812 m) and Pumori (7161 m). On the trial, you get to observe the ancient monasteries of the Everest region and livelihood of Sherpa people living here.
Island Peak (also known as Imja Tse) is graded as moderate level also located in the Khumbu region. The name - Island Peak was titled by distinguished English Himalayan mountaineer Eric Shipton in 1952. The Island Peak is truly an extension of the crest coming down from the south end of Lhotse Shar (8383 m). Not only you will be enjoying the Island Peak expedition but you will also get the spectacular views of the Nuptse (7879 m), Lhotse Peak (8501 m), Lhotse Shar (8383 m) and many other peaks from the summit.
This expedition begins from the scenic flight to Lukla - the main entrance to the entire Everest region. From there continuing trekking for few days through beautiful Sherpa village with terraced fields, spectacular mountainous views, and ancient monasteries - we reach the Everest Base Camp. From EBC, we make our way trekking to Kalapathar where we get the close view of the Mount Everest. And then we are headed to Lobuche Base Camp. Next, we will be summiting the Lobuche East Peak and within next few days, we will be summiting the Island Peak. After our successful accomplishment, we retrace our way back to Lukla and finally fly to Kathmandu.
The perfect seasons for this expedition are in spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November). If you are well adapted to the cold temperatures, you can try in winter too. For more details about this dual expedition or any if you want to inquire more, please simply email or contact us.
Below we list our daily itinerary for Lobuche East and Island Peak Climbing: