Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is wholesome travel package. It is adventure as well as legend in itself. Moreover, the trip has all the activities to do in Everest region of Nepal. Get ready to capture breathtaking experience of adventure and trekking in Nepal.

If you don’t want to do Everest Base Camp, try Island Peak Climbing only. It is exclusive climbing package. Most of the climbers who are in pursuit of expedition prefer to climb Island Peak (6160 m). However, first time climbers can also scale this mountain. Therefore, it is an adventure for all.

Another name of Island Peak is Imja Tse. It is the local Sherpa name of the mountain. The term “Island Peak” was named by British expeditionary team back in 1953. That was the first time this mountain was climbed. However, main summit was scaled in 1956 by Hans Rudolf, Swiss Team and Sherpa. The mountain is an ideal for preparation exercise before scaling Mt. Everest. Lots of climbers follow the same pattern.

Island Peak Climbing Route

Best way to climb Island Peak is to start the climb around 2 or 3 a.m. in the morning. People start the climbing after resting at High Camp (5600 m). It helps to reduce the time and energy during summit push. However, major concern on this option is the high altitude. Less water supply and sleeping at such height come with lots of negative consequences. Therefore, lots of people prefer to ascend the summit from base camp. It is possible.

Base camp of Island Peak to High Camp is relatively easy. It is just a trekking exercise. Just above the high camp the climb is slightly challenging. After scrambling your way the landscape becomes broad. After the broad gully, walking in glacier begins. Climbers then have to climb on a steep snowy slope.

Fixed Ropes are in use from this point. Challenging uphill ascent starts from here which is nearly about 100 m to the summit ridge.

You Won’t see Mt. Everest from Island Peak Top

If you think that you can see Mt. Everest from top of Island Peak, then you are wrong. Mt. Lhotse blocks your view even if the Mt. Everest is just 10 km away  from Island Peak.

Why Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek?

Hike to Everest Base Camp is popular trekking trip. Lots of trekkers trek on this trail. Similarly, Island Peak Climbing is major climbing destination. It is next to Lhotse and just 10 kilometres from Mt. Everest. During peak climbing adventure if you add ebc trek, it rewards you with two things. First is that you get to leave your footprints at the base camp of world’s tallest mountain. Second is that you will be fully acclimatized before climbing.

Cost of Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek doesn’t go much higher than just climbing package. Therefore, we recommend you to add EBC Trek as well in your peak climbing itinerary.

Please check our Everest Base Camp Trek package if you want to do trekking only. For Island Peak Climbing only also check our site for more information.