Island Peak (Imja Tse)
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A popular trekking peak at 6,189 metres, climbed from Chhukung. It is often done as a step-up challenge after the Everest Base Camp trek.
Island Peak got its name because from Dingboche it looks like a lone island in a sea of ice. At 6,189 metres, it is one of the most popular 'trekking peaks' in Nepal. The climb usually goes from Chhukung to the Island Peak base camp. Climbers set out before dawn and use crampons, ascenders to cross glacier crevasses and steep snow walls. The round trip takes about 10 to 12 hours. You need a climbing permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association and must hire a licensed guide. Climbers should have basic snow and ice skills and be well acclimatised.
Opening hours
Climbing season (permit and guide required)
Nearby sights
- Chhukung Ri
- Mount Everest (Sagarmatha)
- Ama Dablam
- Dingboche
- Everest Base Camp (South)
- Thukla Pass Memorials
- Kala Patthar
- Pangboche Village & Monastery