OVERVIEW
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From the panoramic views of snow-capped summits to the dramatic insights of Lhotse Shar & Ama Dablam, island peak is an unforgettable experience, for climbers with basic mountaineering skills: Crampons, ice axe & rope handling. There are few trekking peaks that have the same power to captivate & delight.
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Being a close neighbour to highest trekking Mt.Mera, it is more technical & often challenging than Mera. Also known for Alias called "Imja Tse", Island Peak appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche.
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Island peak is among the trekking peak of Nepal, with its standard climbing route having the Alpine PD+ difficulty level. The peak is actually an extension of the ridge coming down off the south end of Lhotse Shar & typically climbed in a round trip from Kathmandu in 17 Days.
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The 360-degree panorama of many of highest mountains-Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse (8501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8410m), Lhotse Shar (8383m) Makalu (8475m) Baruntse & Amadablam all spice up your climbing expedition.
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BEST TIME TO GO
Spring : March - May Fall : September - November
At these times, the weather is at its best, being hot but not uncomfortably so, and there’s usually minimal or no rain.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
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Climbing island peak is challenging for sure. But if you happen to have a great flexibility & can manage to walk on glacier, you can make it to the summit. It is non-technical climbing, but due to the steep ascent, it’s physically demanding. One must have basic knowledge of mountaineering.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
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Island Peak follows much of the classic Everest Base Camp trek
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Views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and many 7,000 m+ peaks
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Experience the local culture of Sherpa & their long mountaineering history
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Climbing led by Highly experienced & certified Sherpa Guides
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Sagarmatha National Park & its rich vegetation: Flora & Fauna
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Island Peak an ideal climbing choice for novice climbers
