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Hotels, Tea Houses and Camping
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Kathmandu
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Spring and Autumn
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30% Cancellation Charge (Personal Reason)
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Guided Expedition
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Available
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Covered
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6,189m.
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BLD During Trek
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Private Vehicle/ Flight
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5-6 Hours Trek
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Available
Island / Imja tse Peak Climbing Introduction:
The Great Adventure Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd offers an exclusive adventure as Himalayan high peaks of Island / Imja tse Peak Climbing 6,189m./ 20,305ft. Situated at the top of the Imja Khola valley in the Khumbu area, just above the summer settlement of Chhukung, surrounded by the Imja, Lhotse and Lhotse Shar glaciers, the adventure begins with a short sweeping scenic flight to Lukla the gateway to Everest.
Furthermore, the trek starts from here, the route follows several farm villages offering awesome views of the high snow-capped peaks, leading to the highest alpine valley and to Kalapatthar viewpoints at 5,545 m and Everest Base Camp offers the best of Khumbu before the climb of Island peak with outstanding panoramic views of unparallel peaks and glacier including Mt. Everest at mere 5 k.m. distance for the top of Island Peak.
In brief, the Great Adventure Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd trek and climb of Island Peak or Imaja-tse offer grand sceneries and beauty of the surrounding landscapes. Also, it combines all the highlights of the Everest National Park. As it includes Namche Bazaar, Khumbu’s Sherpa capital, the glamorous viewpoint of Chkung RI. As we walk to the final destination at Island Peak base camp.
With a thrilling steady climb with the support of GA high-quality mountain guides from the summit. With amazing views of Nuptse, Everest and Mt. Lhotse at 8,516 m / 27,940 ft worlds 4th highest mountain. So this is an adventure within the greatest mountains after this remarkable journey trek leads back to Lukla for the scenic short flight back to Kathmandu.
Note: Climb of Island / Imjatse peak:
In particular, it offers a worthwhile challenge to the experienced winter mountaineer, competent in using ice axe and crampons. Likewise, it is technically straight forward, the most difficult section is a mixed rock and ice wall at a slope of around 45 degrees. Like it to the narrow summit ridge, approximately Scottish Winter Grade 2. Finally, the climb will be undertaken towards the end of the trek when everyone will be fully fit and well acclimatized.
Trip Highlights: “Climb of popular Island peak at the foot of world’s giant Mt. Everest, rich Buddhist culture, warm-friendly natives the highlanders of Nepal. Moreover, the traditional villages, world’s highest heritage Sagarmatha National Park, high alpine valley’s, old interesting monasteries. Followed by an array of striking snow-capped mountain scenery, sweeping scenic flight.”