Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak Climbing is one of the famous trekking peaks in Nepal for climbing on Himalayas. Island peak ( 6169m ) is also known as Imja Tshe.It is affords an excellent opportunity to go high, but the actual climbing position of the trip is limited to just a few hours of walking roped up on snow. From Dingboche the mountain is view as an Island peak in a sea of ice. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier .The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island peak.Imja Tshe is not only provides enjoyable climbs but also provides some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas in Khumbu region.You can observe from the summit the giant mountains such as Everest,Lhotse,Nuptse,Lhotse Middle Peak,and Lhotse Sha make a semi circle in the north. The observes of the Makalu in the east,Baruntse and Amadablam in the south add more charm in the climbing Island peaks marks the starting of climbing of Himalayas to prepare for a big Himalaya expedition in Nepal in Later year. For some mountaineer’s climbers the peak starts for the purpose of habituate before heading to bigger mountain climbing. Trekking to Kala Patthar or Everest base camp is best suited for habituate before starting Island peak climbing. The route for climbing peak is south east Flank and south West ridge, normally the Island peak base camp is set at Pareeshaya Gyab between Imja Tshe and the lateral moraine of the Imja Glacier. You should proper care taken to avoid the possible a mass of snow and ice moving down from a height in the event heavy snow fall. From the base camp, a well habituate party in good manner condition can make the summit and return to the base camp in a single day. Most of the climbers prefer alpine style camping at high camp which makes the joy of climbing and safe ascent. This is truly wonderful summit with friendly people.