Know 7 fact about climbing Island Peak in Nepal

Know 7 fact things about climbing Island Peak in Nepal

Scenic view from Island Peak climbing route.

Island peak is most popular climbing peak 6,189m/20,305ft located in Khumbu mount Everest region Nepal. There are some fact about island peak, that many climber and people dont know. This is the blog post explain some of the 7 fact of this island peak.

Fact 1: Island peak is a trek trip or climbing trip ?

Island peak is 6189m climbing peak on the south west slope of Mt. Lhotse and above the Chukung village in Khumbu region insight the Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal. In fact before climbing to island peak you need to trek up to Everest Base Camp will be so much recommended for you. After hiking up to EBC you will get more acclimatized and get fit. Island peak is a begin mountain before the Everest expedition. It is good and easy access mountain for climbing for trekkers who world like straightforward introduction of mountaineering and high altitude climbing expeditions.  The climbing route involves a walk up to glacier and using basic ice axe and crampon skills. You need to fixed rope and follow the instruction of climbing Sherpa.  So it is a classic climbing peaks below the 6500 meters by on foot hiking to base camp from Lukla.

Fact 2: What a good and classic mountain to try before climbing island peak ?

Before attempting to Island peak i will strongly suggest you at least hiking up to 5000 meters or above mountains. Like Kalapatthar, Gokyo Ri, Annapurna Thorong La pass and Chola Pass or similar high places in the earth. And get knowledge of climbing technical skill can easily acquired on Island Peak.

Face 3: Which route is the best to trek and climb Island peak ?

To reach Island peak there are only two ways and possibilities for you in general way. Route one is Fly to Lukla and trek to Everest Base Camp than return to Island Peak Base Camp and attempt Island peak  summit. Second way is fly to Lukla or Phaplu than continue trek Amphu Lapcha pass via Mera La and Mera Peak than climb Island Peak. Route two is more harder and rear trek route for you. However trekking route to Everest Base Camp  via Namche Bazaar is one of most busy and famous hiking route through rhododendron and pine forest up to grassy moorland on behind of yaks caravan.

Fact 4: Is island peak is true summit and view ?

It is one of most fascinating climbing peak nearby 8000 meters mountains range and the view from the tip of island peak is fantastic and marvelous.

Fact 5: Can I see Mt. Everest and Other highest mountain summit from the peak ?

Island peak is the one of climbing peak which is just next to 8000 meter Himalayas between Mt. Lhotse, Lhotse Shar and Mt. Makalu. On West south Mt. Ama Dablam and Mt. Nuptse.  From the island peak summit you will have panoramic view of Those top mountains including Mount Everest and others 8000 meters summit toll Mt. Tso Oyu. Even you able to see Mt. Kanchenjunga as well which is quite fare view.

Fact 6: Who climbed island peak first ? attempt?

Island peak title name is Imja Tse in local Sherpa Language. The snowy peak was named by Eric Shiptons  as Island Peak in 1951 AD since it appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche village. Island peak first attempt was 1956 AD. by Swiss climbing team as a training to Mount Everest and Mt. Lhotse Expedition.

Fact 7: Where and how i can find island peak climbing guide and trip planner with flexible ?

There are numbers of Expedition and trekking peak climbing operator in Nepal who offer their package for you. Nepal Footprint Holiday is a locally  guide owned trekking and peak climbing agency who offer service by experience climbing Sherpa team, reliable logistic service, catering and camping with the necessary climbing equipment for you till island peak summit. Even this is the first agency who offer you life saver oxygen back support for emergency rescue against high altitude sickness problem.

Island Peak climbing  and summit view Video link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqim6EToPVk