Island Peak Trek is a 13 days trip to one of the finest trekking peaks in Nepal. Elevating at 6187 meters above sea level, the fascinating peak is inside the fantastic Imja valley. English Mountaineer Eric Shipton gave the name Island Peak in 1953 as he thought it resembled an island in a sea of ice. Later in 1983, it got its new name IMJA TSE. Island Peak also offers the best views of Lhotse Shar, Makalu, Baruntse and Ama Damblam from the top.
The best times to climb Island are March to May and September to November.
Island Peak Trek Highlights
- Climbing of the 33 climbing peaks in Nepal.
- Trek to Everest Base Camp for an exciting adventure.
- Hike to Kala Patthar for more incredible views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest.
- Challenge your adventure spirit with a beautiful challenge of Island climbing.
- Explore the local Sherpa villages.
- Explore the local cultures and the living styles of the Everest region.
- Visit the Tengboche Monastery- the most significant Buddhist monastery on Everest.
Island Peak Trek Short Itinerary
- Day 01: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m./4/5 hours trekking)
- Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m./6/7 hours trekking)
- Day 03: Side trip to Everest view (3800m./2 hours’ hike), then rest at Namche Bazar.
- Day 04: Trek to Tengboche (3870m./5/6 hours trekking)
- Day 05: Trek to Dingboche (4400m./5/6 hours trekking)
- Day 06: Side trip to Nagarjuna Hills (5000m./2 hours’ hike) and rest.
- Day 07: Trek to Chukhung (4730m./3/4 hours trekking)
- Day 08: Hike to Island Base Camp (5200m./4/5 hours trekking) and do ice climbing training
- Day 09: Summit Island(6187m.) and back to Chukhung (4730m./10/12 hours)
- Day 10: Trek back to Tengboche (3870m./5/6 hours trekking)
- Day 11: Trek back to Namche Bazar (3440m./4/5 hours trekking)
- Day 12: Trek back to Lukla (2860m./5/6 hours trekking)
- Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu (30 minutes flight)
If you are looking for different peaks to climb in Everest, go to our Mera Peak Trek page. If trekking and hiking are your preference, go to the following Everest trekking packages.
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Everest Sunrise Trek
- Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes Trek
- Three Passes to Everest Base Camp Trek
Go to this link if you want to extend Island Peak Trek with Everest Base Camp Trek. If you need more customization, then please get in touch with our travel experts.