About Island Peak Climbing
Island Peak Climbing is perfect for physically fit climbers who are adventurers and mountain lovers. It is located at an altitude of 6189m from sea level. The local people called Imja Tse in the local language to island peak. In 1953, Eric Shipton, given the name Island peak which justifies as the peak, located isolated in the center surrounded by glacier. It is unparalleled in mountain vista and snow-faced mountain scenery. This peak climbing is physically demanding but not challenging, which is perfect for all the beginner climbers too. This peak climb is perfect for those who wish to expand their experience towards mountain expeditions which can also be considered as the training grounds.
While embarking on this peak, the trail leads through Sherpa villages where to get to know about unique culture and traditions of Sherpa people. On the way to Island peak, we will pass through monuments, Buddhist monasteries, prayer wheels, and flags. The trail gives us a chance to visit Sagarmatha National Park where many floras and fauna are preserved. On this national park, we get an opportunity to see wildlife animals like musk deer, blue sheep, Himalayan Thar, barking deer, blood pheasant, Tibetan snow cock, and many other animals. From this peak, we get a mesmerizing view of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Makalu.
If you are planning for peak climbing in Nepal, then this peak climbing is perfect for you which are perfect for thrilling and adventure seekers. On the way to Island peak, we will explore many beautiful villages of the Khumbu region. The village like Phakding, Tengboche, Dingboche, Pangboche, Chukhung, Manjo and other villages of this region. On this peak climbing, climbers get an opportunity to explore one of the biggest monasteries at Tengboche. The trail offers breathtaking views of mountains, dense forest, meadows and blooming rhododendron.
Island Peak Climbing Difficulty
Island Peak is moderately difficult but not technically challenging. Some of the difficulty which may face at Island peak is:
Altitude: On this Island peak climbing, the trekkers need trek an altitude of 6000m from sea level. While trekking, at this altitude, usually trekkers will suffer from altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is the most common factor which makes the peak more difficult.
Weather and climate: While trekking in high Himalayan land, the weather temperature can be unpredictable and does not take time to be worse from bad. It is better to trek in autumn and spring, if you are planning to trek in off-season then the weather and climate will be bad.
Island peak climbing routes
To start Island peak, we have to take a short flight from Kathmandu valley. We will take a flight towards Lukla which takes only 35 minutes. After reaching Lukla, we will start our walking trekking towards Phakding. On this peak climbing, we will pass through several Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Chhukung, with mesmerizing views of Mt Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We also have an opportunity to enter Sagarmatha National Park where numerous numbers of flora and fauna are conserved.