For many reasons preferred to do Island peak climbing, is most popular than any other trekking peaks in and around Nepal Himalaya, striking and beautiful shaped mountains stands majestically at the height above 6, 160 m and 20, 205 feet high. The altitude of Island Peak varies and differs slightly with other guide books and maps, the appropriate and official altitude we have mentioned above as registered and listed in NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) that controls most of the trekking peaks in Nepal.
On Island Peak Climb where walks take you around the scenic and cultural villages and monasteries, which is equally interesting and worth the experience before heading towards complete scenic wilderness for an exciting climb on top Island Peak. Island Peak, famous and most preferred mountains by trekkers, adventurers, and climbers than other hundreds of trekking peaks of the country for various and many reasons as follows.
- Striking and beautiful looking peak to climb.
- Located close to Mt. Everest and Lhotse, exploring cultural villages.
- Stands high appears like an island in the middle of scenic Imjatse valley.
- On easily accessible route to reach Island Peak base camp than other peaks of Nepal Himalaya.
- Island Peak climb for nearly all seasons.
- Various routes as options to reach Island Peak base camp for the climb.
- Lodge facilities on route before Island Peak base camp.
- Minimum overnights in a tented camp for climb than other trekking peaks.
- Less technical difficulties to reach its summit.
- Island Peak one of the high and safe successful peak to climb.
Beside above different good reasons and interests where trekkers and climbers can choose various options before and after a successful climb on top Island Peak.
A Striking and Majestic Peak to Climb Located close to Mt. Everest
Island Peak, one of the most attractive trekking peaks of Nepal Himalaya located in the heart of high and scenic Khumbu, close on route to the world’s highest Mt. Everest base camp. As it is situated next to mainstream trekking trail with various excellent facilities makes Island Peak a popular adventure destination and to reach its summit offers climbers incredible panorama of surrounding high mountains range. Island Peak also called Imja-Tse, towers high above towards clear blue sky in the midst of beautiful and scenic Imjatse Valley, enclosed within an array of giant mountains, with close views of Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar, and Amadablam.
Island Peak, Nepal’s most popular and famous trekking peaks due to close
location to Mt. Everest within high Khumbu area, that makes one of the very sought peaks to climb, for all types of climbers from beginners to expert mountaineers. Where one can visit beautiful areas of Everest before the actual climb to the summit of Island Peak, after being well acclimatized with ample time for exercise and practice climb.
The name Island tagged by early mountaineers, explorers, and pioneers due to its unique location and position as it stands in the middle of scenic Imjatse like an Island. Truly a gem of a mountain and much tempting that draws hundreds of enthusiastic trekkers, climbers, and adventurer every season throughout year-round for exciting thrill and ascent to the summit top. The easily accessible route to Island Peak than other peaks of Nepal Himalaya. Island Peak, the most popular trekking peak among other peaks of Nepal Himalaya due to its dynamic location on route to world-renowned adventure destination Everest Base Camp. Island Peak base camp, due to its easy, accessible route and not too far from the main popular trekking trail towards Everest base camp, Dingboche and Pheriche settlements make it possible for adventurer Island Peak one of the best choice.
Due to its perfect location with many alternatives where climbers can plan the climb to Island Peak from a minimum two weeks or more to three weeks enjoying treks to Everest base camp or visit Gokyo lakes, to support better acclimatization before the actual climb. For some trekkers can do this trip to Island Peak straight away from Lukla to Lukla in a short duration of time, or one can enjoy having longer itinerary days with enough rest days, visiting other beautiful scenic destinations around high Khumbu valley, then climb Island Peak after being well acclimatized. Return journey after a successful ascent of Island Peak where one can head back to Lukla taking the same scenic trail or enjoy taking an adventurous and challenging route with the climb over high Amphu-Labtsa-La Pass to reach Lukla via Hongu and Inku Valley.
Island Peak Climbing for Nearly all Seasons
Various picturesque places to discover and explore scenic mountain wilderness of high Khumbu valley before or after an exciting climb to Island Peak, where one can join in nearly all months of the year.
As Island Peak situated on the mainstream trekking route to Everest base camp and other scenic high destinations, which makes it possible for the climb nearly all seasons, with the choice from high peak to low and off trekking and climbing seasons. The main high and peak season for Island peak climb and for other adventure around Himalaya in springtime from March to May with October till early December month.
Island Peak Climb for nearly all seasons, except monsoon wet rainy months from mid- June to early September, where spring season will be lively around high green hills when wild-flower are in seasonal bloom.
Next best season during autumn/fall to pre-winter from October to December best time with the clear blue sky which makes the climb more exciting and enjoyable.
On Island Peak Climb spending only a few overnights in tented camps
One of the best reasons and highly preferred Island Peak climbing than other trekking peaks is that due to facilities of good overnight accommodation in the comfort of the nice cozy local lodge. Where other trekking peaks are far beyond villages and human settlements where tented camping is involved throughout the treks and climb, but on Island, Peak one has to spend only a few nights in a tented camp, with overnight stops in excellent lodge most of the treks.
Island Peak of less Technical Difficulties climb to Reach its Summit
The main good reason why most trekkers and adventurers choose Island Peak, as the climb is less technical, with only a few sections to encounter much technical effort to reach the top of Island Peak. The climbing grade as PD + means ‘Per Difficult’ as per French / Swiss Alpine Climb Classification Systems which is widely accepted and widely used all over the world
for an alpine-style climb. Island Peak a straight forward climb walking on the glacier, moraine and ice encountering few tough technical sections to tackle before reaching on top of Island peak summit. It has been known and regarded as one of the most successful peaks to climb with safe descend, the top offers climbers with a breathtaking panorama of the high giant mountain range.
Cultural Aspect and Scenic Walks Make Island Peak most Preferred Peaks
Apart from various good reasons choosing Island Peak, another aspect of the scenic adventure is walking in the harmony of local impressive colorful culture, where you will be visiting nice Sherpa villages festooned with Buddhist religious monuments. Exploring local Sherpa custom and visiting its interesting monasteries makes Island Peak Climb and trek more fascinating and worth the hard climb.
