Island Peak Imja Tse 6189 m
In the Khumbu Region
- In the Khumbu Region
Duration: 24 Days
Trekking & Climbing: 19 Days
Grade of Trekking: Strenuous to Alpine
Maximum Altitude: 6189 m,
Mode of Trekking: Teahouse and Camping.
Imja Tse peak, at a height of 6, 160 meters, is more popularly known by the name of Island Peak. The peak was named Island peak by Eric Shipton’s party in 1953, as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed form Dingboche. Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imja Tse.
The peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members who successfully ascended it.
The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, Middle Peak and Lhotse Shar. Cho Polu and Makalu lie to the east of the Island Peak. Baruntse, Amphu and Ama Dablam lie to the south
Duration: 24 Days
Trekking & Climbing: 19 Days
Grade of Trekking: Strenuous to Alpine
Maximum Altitude: 6189 m,
Mode of Trekking: Teahouse and Camping.
Imja Tse peak, at a height of 6, 160 meters, is more popularly known by the name of Island Peak. The peak was named Island peak by Eric Shipton’s party in 1953, as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed form Dingboche. Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imja Tse.
The peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members who successfully ascended it.
The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, Middle Peak and Lhotse Shar. Cho Polu and Makalu lie to the east of the Island Peak. Baruntse, Amphu and Ama Dablam lie to the south
Price
From: USD2 per person (24 Days)
Price Includes
- - Transfers airport – Hotel – Airport..
- - Transportation by cars during the sight seeing in the Kathmandu Valley.
- - An expert tour guide during the sight seeing in the Kathmandu Valley.
- - Accommodation in Hotel, Kathmandu in B. B. Plan.
- - Flight ticket Kathmandu – Phaplu // Lukla - Kathmandu for clients and Nepalese staffs.
- - Full board basis during trekking camping and teahouse.
- - Professional English speaking trekking and climbing guide, cook, porters.
- - All necessary camping and Kitchen equipments.
- - Climbing, Trekking and entry permits
- - Personal insurance for Nepalese staffs
- PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE - Bar bills (any alcohol drinks, mineral water, cold drinks, cigarettes, etc) - Personal clothing and all climbing equipments. - Personal insurance of climbers. - Any unseen expenses, etc.
ITINERARY:
DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU:
DAY 02: KATHMANDU – SIGHT SEEING:
DAY 03: KATHMANDU – LUKLA – PHAKDING:
DAY 04: PHAKDING – NAMCHE BAZAAR:
DAY 05: NAMCHE BAZAAR – FREE DAY:
DAY 06: NAMCHE BAZAAR – DOLE:
DAY 07: DOLE – MACHHERMO:
DAY 08: MACHHERMO – GOKYO:
DAY 09: GOKYO – GOKYO RI HIKING:
DAY 10: GOKYO – DRAGNAG:
DAY 11: DRAGNAG – DZONGLHA:
DAY 12: DZONGLHA – LOBUCHE:
DAY 13: LOBUCHE – GORAPSHEP:
DAY 14: GORAPSHEP - KALAPATTHAR – GORAPSHEP:
DAY 15: LABUCHE – DINGBOCHE:
DAY 16: DINGBOCHE – CHHUKUNG:
DAY 17: CHHUKUNG – ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP:
DAY 18: ISLAND PEAK SUMMIT AND RETURN TO CHHUKUNG:
DAY 19: CHHUKUNG – TYANGBOCHE:
DAY 20: TYANGBOCHE – NAMCHE BAZAAR:
DAY 21: NAMCHE BAZAAR – LUKLA:
DAY 22: LUKLA – KATHMANDU:
DAY 23: KATHMANDU – SIGHT SEEING:
DAY 24: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU:
A NORMAL DAY DURING THE TREKKING:
07.00 – Wake up, washing
08.00 – Breakfast
09.00 – Start walking
12.00 – Stop for Lunch
13.00 – Start walking again
17.00 or 18.00 – Arrival for overnight
Please write us for detail itinerary and modification if any requires.
If the above itinerary is not suitable as per your desire, we organize tailor-made itinerary for your group. Please do write us.
CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
- Ice Axe.
- Crampons.
- Harness.
- 2 x Tape slings.
- 2 x Screwgate Karabiners.
- Descender / Abseil Device.
- Ascender (e.g. Jumar)
- Prussic Loops.
- Plastic Mountaineering Boots.
- 4 Season Sleeping Bag.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT FOR TREKKING.
Footwear:
Trekking Boots, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.
Clothing:
Down or fibre Jacket, filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, warm cotton trousers, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.
Other equipment:
Sleeping bag (4 seasons), down jacket, daypack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters.
Optional:
Insect repellent, toilet articles, note book & pen, toilet roll, laundry soap, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit.
DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU:
DAY 02: KATHMANDU – SIGHT SEEING:
DAY 03: KATHMANDU – LUKLA – PHAKDING:
DAY 04: PHAKDING – NAMCHE BAZAAR:
DAY 05: NAMCHE BAZAAR – FREE DAY:
DAY 06: NAMCHE BAZAAR – DOLE:
DAY 07: DOLE – MACHHERMO:
DAY 08: MACHHERMO – GOKYO:
DAY 09: GOKYO – GOKYO RI HIKING:
DAY 10: GOKYO – DRAGNAG:
DAY 11: DRAGNAG – DZONGLHA:
DAY 12: DZONGLHA – LOBUCHE:
DAY 13: LOBUCHE – GORAPSHEP:
DAY 14: GORAPSHEP - KALAPATTHAR – GORAPSHEP:
DAY 15: LABUCHE – DINGBOCHE:
DAY 16: DINGBOCHE – CHHUKUNG:
DAY 17: CHHUKUNG – ISLAND PEAK BASE CAMP:
DAY 18: ISLAND PEAK SUMMIT AND RETURN TO CHHUKUNG:
DAY 19: CHHUKUNG – TYANGBOCHE:
DAY 20: TYANGBOCHE – NAMCHE BAZAAR:
DAY 21: NAMCHE BAZAAR – LUKLA:
DAY 22: LUKLA – KATHMANDU:
DAY 23: KATHMANDU – SIGHT SEEING:
DAY 24: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU:
A NORMAL DAY DURING THE TREKKING:
07.00 – Wake up, washing
08.00 – Breakfast
09.00 – Start walking
12.00 – Stop for Lunch
13.00 – Start walking again
17.00 or 18.00 – Arrival for overnight
Please write us for detail itinerary and modification if any requires.
If the above itinerary is not suitable as per your desire, we organize tailor-made itinerary for your group. Please do write us.
CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
- Ice Axe.
- Crampons.
- Harness.
- 2 x Tape slings.
- 2 x Screwgate Karabiners.
- Descender / Abseil Device.
- Ascender (e.g. Jumar)
- Prussic Loops.
- Plastic Mountaineering Boots.
- 4 Season Sleeping Bag.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT FOR TREKKING.
Footwear:
Trekking Boots, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.
Clothing:
Down or fibre Jacket, filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, warm cotton trousers, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.
Other equipment:
Sleeping bag (4 seasons), down jacket, daypack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters.
Optional:
Insect repellent, toilet articles, note book & pen, toilet roll, laundry soap, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit.
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