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ISLAND PEAK (6189m) |
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The Island peak, also
known as Imja Tse (6189m/ 20305ft) was
first climbed in 1953 in preparation for
the ascent on Everest. This is a very
popular peak. Apart from being an
enjoyable climb, it has some of the most
spectacular scenery of the Khumbu
region. Island peak is said to resemble
an "Island in a sea of ice" and is
actually an extension of the south ridge
of Lhotse Shar. The mainland forms a
semi-circle of cliffs that rise in the
north to the rugged summits of Nuptse.
Lhotse, Lhotse middle peak and Lhotse
Shar. To the east lies Cho Polu and
beyond this, the red granite Makalu.
To the south lies the Baruntse, Amphu
and the lofty Amadablam. The Amadablam
looks like a giant sea-stack guarding
the entrance to the glacial bay Where
Island peak stands. Island peak's first
route of ascent was the south-east flank
and south-west ridge. The usual base
camp site is between Imja Tse and
moraine of Imja glacier. In the event of
heavy snowfall, this area has proved to
be prone to avalanche danger. The west
face also offers good route. Most people
seem to Climb Island peak without
bottled air, which for the Sherpas could
even be "just cigarettes!"
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Itinerary of Island Peak in
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Days 01 :
Arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. |
Days 02 :
Kathmandu to Lukla Fly and trek to
Phakdingma 2652m. |
Days 03 :
Phakdingma to Namche Bazaar 3440m. |
Days 04 :
Namche to Tengbuche 3867m. |
Days 06 :
Tengbuche to Pheriche 4243m. |
Days 07 :
Pheriche to Lobuche 4930m. |
Days 08 :
Lobuche to Gorakshep 5184m/Kalapathar 5554m.
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Days 09 :
Gorakshep to Dingbuche 4358m.'
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Days 10 :
Dingbuche to Island base camp. 5050m.
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Days 11 :
BC to High camp5350m. |
Days 12 :
High camp to Top of Island peak 6173m. Back Chhukung
4753m. |
Days 13 :
Chhukung to Phortse. 3840m. |
Days 14 :
Trek to Khumjung/Khunde.3790m.
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Days 15 :
Khumjung/Khunde to Jorsalle 2774m. |
Days 16 :
Jorsalle to Lukla2866m. |
Days 17 :
Fly to Kathmandu1350m. |
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