Island Peak (Imjatse) 6160mtr / 20204ft

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 according to the local reference.  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 Oyu and Makalu lie to the east of the Island Peak. Baruntse, Amphu and Ama Dablam lie to the south.  Island peak is also the most popular trekking peaks welcoming hundreds of climbers each climbing season.

Location / Range:     Chhukung Valley, Everest Region
Trip Length:              18 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Trekking Days:          14 Days
Climbing Days:          2 Days maximum
Difficulty:                   Easy to Mild ice climbing
Trek Starting point:   Lukla reached after short flight from Kathmandu
Trek Ending point:     Lukla
Trip Cost:                   US $ 1750.00 Payable in Euro, Poud or Aus. Dollar.

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