Island
Peak climbing trip fulfills the dream of
every amateur and serious climbers, who
have been seeking the thrill of adventure
and wish to widen their experience towards
the peak climbing expedition beyond simply
trekking in Nepal. Island Peak, also known
as Imja Tse (6,119m), lies to the south
of Everest and is one of the most popular
trekking peaks. It was named Island peak
by Eric Shiptons in 1953, as the peak resembles
an island in a sea of ice when viewed from
Dingboche. Climbing Island Peak is well
within the reach of any fit and determined
trekkers as it is not a technical, though
demanding snow climb.
The
professionally designed Island peak climbing
itinerary takes you to the acclimatization
hike to the most popular trekking destination
of Everest Base camp and Kala Pathar first
for the close up views of Everest before
scaling the peak. Heavenly place commanding
views of the beautiful glistening ice flutings
between Amadablam and Kang Leyamu and the
incredible Lhotse South Face, a soaring
wall to 3200 meters are some of the breathtaking
highlights on the way to Island peak base
camp. We head for Island peak climbing after
the essential climbing practice course briefed
and instructed by Climbing Sherpa on various
aspects of climbing techniques. Your historical
effort to summit the peak will be rewarded
with probably one of the best panoramic
views in the world as you feel Lhotse, Nuptse,
Baruntse, Ama Dablam and Makalu are almost
touching the tip of your nose. Descending
with a sense of achievement, our route takes
us into many cultural sights; Pangboche,
a traditional Sherpa village; Tangboche,
famous for its ornately decorated Tibetan
monastery and Khumjung with Hillary school
inside the clouds and mysterious Yeti scalp.
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