Island Peak (Imja Tse) is one of Nepal’s most popular “trekking peaks,” offering a spectacular introduction to Himalayan mountaineering. Rising to 6,189 meters in the Everest region, it rewards climbers with panoramic views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and the Khumbu Icefall.
Is this Trek or Expedition?
✅ This is a full expedition package. It includes not just trekking to base camp, but also the guided summit climb with all necessary logistics and permits.
Key Features:
- 18–20 day itinerary, including Everest Base Camp trek or direct Chhukung approach (customizable)
- Climbing permit for Island Peak (government fee included)
- Experienced climbing guide (certified)
- Pre-climb training at base camp
- Use of technical gear (harness, crampons, ice axe, ropes)
- High camp or base camp tented accommodation with meals
- All logistics (porters, domestic flights, hotels in Kathmandu/Lukla)
Who is it for?
- Adventurers with trekking experience who want their first Himalayan summit
- Fit trekkers ready for glacier travel and basic alpine techniques
- Great for those preparing for bigger Himalayan expeditions
Difficulty:
- PD+/AD- grade (alpine), with glacier crossing, crevasse navigation, ~45–50° ice/snow headwall
- Requires basic crampon and rope skills (training provided)
Highlights:
✅ Stunning Himalayan scenery
✅ Technical but achievable climb
✅ Ideal preparation for higher peaks
- Airport pickup, hotel transfer
- Expedition briefing and gear check
- Final preparations
- Optional sightseeing
- Scenic 30-min flight
- 3–4 hr trek along the Dudh Koshi River
- 5–6 hr uphill trek
- First views of Everest if clear
- Hike to Everest View Hotel / Khumjung (3,800 m)
- Light day to aid acclimatization
5–6 hr trek
Visit famous Tengboche Monastery
5–6 hr gradual uphill trek
- Optional hike to Nagarjun Hill (~5,100 m)
- Rest and acclimatization
5–6 hr trek via Thukla Pass
- 7–8 hr round trip
- Optional evening hike to Kala Patthar for views
Return leg, easier downhill
3–4 hr scenic hike up the Imja Valley
- Training and gear check
- Practice using crampons, harness, ice axe
3–4 hr trek over rocky moraine
- Short ascent to High Camp (5,500 m) if used
- Early dinner, rest
- Alpine start (1–2 am)
- 8–12 hr round trip with glacier travel, headwall climb (~45–50°)
- Descend to Base Camp or Chhukung
Relaxed descent, celebrating successful climb
Downhill, crossing suspension bridges
Final day of trekking
Transfer to hotel, celebration dinner
Contingency for weather delays or rest day