Trekking in Nepal

Island Peak (6189 Meters) Climbing is fabulous adventure, famously known as Imja Tse peak raised from Imja Glacier. Imja Tse peak was named Island peak by Eric Shipton in 1953. He was vice leader of British Everest Expedition team in 1953, successfully first ascended as preparation and acclimatization for Everest expedition. Island peak climbing can be done either before Gokyo trek (4750m/ 15584ft), Cho La (5420m/ 17782ft), Everest Base camp (5357m/ 17575ft) and Everest view point Kalapathar (5545m/ 18192ft) or after the peak summit. Island peak trekking before climbing, offers an opportunity to acclimatize in highland, increase fitness label and experience of Sherpa heritage. Island peak climbing in Nepal is an excitement of both amateur and serious climb. Island peak climbing route is splendid choice of those who are looking for mixed adventure experiences, highland trekking, high passes and Island peak climbing. The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summit of Nuptse (7879 m), Lhotse (8516 m) and middle peak of Lhotse Shar (8410 m). Cho Oyu (8201 m) and Makalu (8463 m) lie to the east of the Island Peak and Barunche (7129m), Amphulapche (5663m) and Ama Dablam (6814 m) lie to the south. It's a wonderful peak itself is the extension of the south ridge of the Lhotse Shar separated by a small col.