<p style="text-align:justify;">Island Peak is also known as Imja Tse located in eastern part of Nepal in Everest region of Sagarmatha National Park with an elevation of 6,189 meter, standing between Ama Dablam and Lhotse Peaks. The British Everest expedition team named this peak as Island Peak in 1953 later it was renamed to Imja Tse but till today Island peak remains the popular name. The south summit of Island Peak was first climbed as training exercise by a team who went to Mt. Everest summit. The climbers are Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, Alfred Gregory, Charles Evans, Charles Wylie and other Sherpa members. Later, in 1956 Hans-Rudolf Von Gunten and Sherpa Guide climbed on the summit of Island Peak from Swiss team who became the first Island peak summiteer.&nbsp;<br><br>We combine Island Peak climbing along with Everest Base Camp trek due to high altitude training and exercise before to make successful ascent. So, Island peak climbing covers both Everest Base Camp Trek and adventure experience of Mountain alpinism as well as explore pristine unique Sherpa culture; witness amazing glacial moraines, historical Buddhist monasteries, prayer rocks, Mani wall and Chortens. Island peak climbing begins after having scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and follow the trail of Everest Base Camp; explore around, climb Kala Patthar and hike to Dingboche, Chhukung, Island Peak Base Camp and finally Summit.&nbsp;<br><br>Island Peak is popular peak climbing in Nepal listing on Nepal Mountaineering Association Peak among 33 NMA peaks. The summit of Island peak offers magnificent view of Himalayan sights, valleys, and amazing glaciers. The Himalayan wonders such as Lhotse (8,516m), Nuptse (7,861m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Makalu (8,481m) and more white panoramic views can be seen from top of Island Peak. Climbers can have unforgettable climbing experience due to its adventure and delightful ascending part. But the climb near to the summit is somehow difficult due to steep route.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">&nbsp;</p><h3 style="text-align:justify;">About Climbing Route</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><br>Island peak is not technically challenging but physically demanding. We will begin our climbing part from base camp which is located with an elevation of 5,087 meters. Around 2 or 3 am our guide will lead the route and ascend to high camp which is situated in 5,600 meters. Base Camp to high camp is basically a hike but just above high camp, there are rocky trails that will be more challenging and exciting till summit. Nearby the top of Island peak is full of steep snow and ice slope so from here need to fixed ropes which is set by our Guide. Due to steep route, the end part of summit is quite difficult. That is why first part of the climbing is physically hard but till we reach glacier field of second part, must have rope-up and wear crampons and the ascending part is very steep. We cannot see Mt. Everest from top due to huge wall of Lhotse but can have magnificent views of Himalaya, glaciers and valleys. The best time to climb Island peak is in spring (March-May) and autumn (September – October) season. &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:justify;">&nbsp;</p><h3 style="text-align:justify;">About Base Camp</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><br>From Chukung, our climbing guide led the way to Island Peak Base Camp but not possible of lodges and Tea houses there. From Base Camp we have full board camping services which is fully organized by with local Sherpas. Climbers will sleep in camping tent where the climbing crew including Cook and other helpers provide Food and hot meals. In case of bad weather, we will have one more day for leisure and rest. We provide tents for sleeping, dining, ablutions including mattress and sleeping bags. In one day, we climb Island Peak and return back to base camp again.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">&nbsp;</p><h4 style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">Lukla Airport</h4><p style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">Lukla airport is one of the most exciting airports in the world where in peak seasons, the airport becomes very busy with many flights from Kathmandu. Sometime due to unexpected weather the flight can be delay and cancellation of the flight is common here. If there will be uncertainty Lukla flight, also can have helicopter charter from Kathmandu which will be little expensive than regular aero plane flight. Even sometimes weather will change suddenly, so we suggest to have one more night in Kathmandu after finishing Gokyo Lake Trekking.&nbsp;</p><h4 style="text-align:justify;">Highlights&nbsp;</h4><ul style="list-style-type:square;"><li style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">Embark scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla</li><li style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">Explore exclusive Sherpa settlement and Tibetan Buddhist living standard</li><li style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">Encounter splendid mountain view of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,481m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Nuptse (7,861m), Ama Dablam ( 6,812m), Thamserku (6,623m</li><li style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">Magnificent sunrise view of Kala Patthar &amp; exotic Khumbu Glacier&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">Historical Tengboche Monastery, Chorten, Mani Wall and Payer flags&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">Gateway of Mt. Everest called “Namche Bazaar.”</li><li style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">Exciting suspension Tenzing Hillary bridge of Jhorsalle</li><li style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">Amazing Island Peak climbing and impressive view of Chukung valley, glacier, and white mountains<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><h4 style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify;">&nbsp;</h4>