Imja Tse (Island Peak)
Imja Tse peak, at a height of 6,160 meters,
is more popularly known by the name of Island Peak. The peak was named Island peak by Eric Shipton's party in 1953, as the peak resembles an island in a sea of ice when viewed form Dingboche. Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imja Tse. The peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members who successfully ascended it. The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse Shar and the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summits of Nuptse, Lhotse, Middle Peak and Lhotse Shar. Cho Polu and Makalu lie to the east of the Island Peak. Baruntse, Amphu and Ama Dablam lie to the south.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Katmandu ,meet and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Sightseeing and Trek preparation O/N hotel
Day 3: Fly to Lukla and commence trek to Phakding same day
Day 4: Namche Bazaar(3500m)
Day 5: Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization
Day 6-8: Trek to Island Base Camp via Tengbuchey,
Day 9-10: Climbing periods
Day 11: Summit - and return to Base Camp
Day 12-17: Reserve day on the way
Day 18-19: trek to Lukla via Namche and Monjo
Day 20: Fly back to Katmandu O/N hotel
Day 21: final departure
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