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Home > Nepal > Mountaineering Expeditions > Island (Imjatse) 6189 m. Climb (Khumbu Region)
Island (Imjatse) (6189 m./20,210 ft.) Climbing, Khumbu Region
FACTS
  Elevation: 6,160 metres
Elevation: 20,210 feet
Location: Khumbu, Nepal
Range: Himalaya
Coordinates: 27°56′ N 86°57′ E
First ascent: 1953 by a British team
Easiest route: scramble/glacier/ice climb
Nearest Major Airport: Kathmandu, Nepal 		 
 

Imja Tse, better known as Island Peak, is a mountain in the Himalaya of eastern Nepal. The peak was named Island Peak in 1953 by Eric Shipton's party since it appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche. The peak was later renamed in 1983 to Imja Tse but Island Peak remains the popular choice. The peak is actually an extension of the ridge coming down off the south end of Lhotse Shar.

Imja Tse was first climbed in 1953 by a British team as a training exercise in preparation for Mount Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members of this first ascent team.

Imja Tse is one of the most popular trekking peaks as it requires nominal mountaineering experience, especially when supported by a Nepalese climbing guide.
:: CLIMBING ROUTE
To climb Island peak, one has the option of starting from a base camp at 5,087m (16,690 ft) called Pareshaya Gyab and starting the climb between 2 and 3 am. Another popular option is to ascend to High Camp at around 5,300m (17,390 ft) to reduce the amount of effort and time needed for summit day. However, adequate water supply and concerns about sleeping at a higher altitude may dictate starting from base camp. Base camp to high camp is basically a hike but just above high camp, some rocky steps require moderate scrambling and up through a broad open gully. At the top of the gully, glacier travel begins and proceeds up to a steep snow and ice slope. From here, fixed ropes may be setup by the guides for the strenuous ascent of nearly 100 metres (320 ft) to the summit ridge. The climb to the summit is somewhat difficult due to steep climbing. On top, while Mount Everest is a mere ten kilometres away to the north, the view will be blocked by the massive wall of Nuptse, towering 1,700 metres (5,500 ft) above the summit.
Island (Imjatse) 6189 m. Climbing (Khumbu Region) Climbing Itinerary
 

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Trek to Pakding
Day 04 Trek Pakding to Namche Bazar
Day 05 Namche rest for acclimatization
Day 06 Trek Namche to Thyangboche
Day 07 Trek Thyangboche to Pheriche
Day 08 Trek to Lobuche (4,930m)
Day 09 Trek Lobuche-Kalapathar (5,545 m)-Lobuche
Day 10 Trek to Dingboche
Day 11 Trek to Island Peak Base Camp

Day 12 Climb the Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp
Day 13 Climb High Camp to the summit (6,160 m)/Return Base Camp

Day 14 Trek from Island Base Camp to Dingboche
Day 15 Trek to Thyangboche
Day 16 Trek to Namche
Day 17 Trek to Lukla
Day 18 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 20 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 21 Departure from Kathmandu.
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