Island Peak - 6160m

DESCRIPTION:
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 semi circle 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.

Island Peak Suggested Peak Climbing Itinerary:
Elevation: 6160m/20,205ft.
Region: Everest/ Khumbu Himal
The Route:KTM- Lukla- Chhukung _Base Camp
Best Season: Sept. to Nov.& April to May.
Program Duration: 20 day or 25 day via Gokyo Lake

Suggested Itinerary | Kathmandu
Day 01: Arrival Kathamndu & transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Preparation day / sightseeing
Trekking
Day 03-11: Fly to Lukla - trek to Everest Base camp first and trek back to Dingboche
Day 12-13: Rest day at Dingbooche
Day 14: Chhukung
Climbing
Day 15-20: Set up Base Camp, High camp & summit attempt
Day 21-25: Trek back to Lukla and fly KTM
Cost includes
Arrival and departure transportation, Hotels in Kathmandu, 3-meals a day during trekking, Professional climbing guide, Porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances Peak permit fee , conservation and national park area entrance permit and first aid service.

Cost excludes
Personal Insurance, Personal equipments - High Camp Tent, sleeping bag, down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. Equipment allowance (Legally each expedition must be providing equipment allowance for all Sherpa, guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat etc.). Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost, laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.

Peak Climbing Information:
Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has categorized 33 climbing peaks 2 different groups ‘A’ and ‘B’ which are given below. Please check the related fee accordingly.In exercise of the powers conferred by Nepal Government (NPG). Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has made the following rules to be observed for the climbing of the peaks of Nepal Himalaya as listed in Appendix "1" These rules will come force at once.

Definition:
Where applicable definitions for these rules will be the same as those for Nepal Government, Mountaineering Expedition Regulations 1979 and its first Amendment 1984.

Permission:
Any person or Mountaineering team desirous of climbing the peak listed in Appendix "1" must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association. Application to climb the peak must be made in the form as prescribed in Appendix "2"
Permission may be climb the peaks will be granted for a period of one month only.
Permission may be extended, if necessary, for another period of two weeks.
The period of permission granted relates to time spent for climbing above the base camp. The trek to and from the base camp is not included.
Application for climbing permit may be made at any time by the concerned Mountaineering team. Permit will be granted on a first come first serve basis.
Each climbing party will be given a permit as prescribed in Appendix "3". The right permission to another party for climbing the same peak during the same period is reserved by Nepal Mountaineering Association.
Nepal Mountaineering Association will recommend to Immigration Office of Nepal Government for obtaining trekking permit of the area to the team Members.

Group Size Climbing Fee US$ Additional Persons / Maximum number of members in one team is 12.
1-4 Persons US$ 350.00 N.A.
5-8 Persons US$ 350.00 US$ 40.00 Per Person
9-12 Persons US$ 510.00 US$ 25.00 Per Person
Garbage Deposit for all 33 NMA Peaks:
A Garbage Deposit fee of USD 250.00 payable to NMA is required to obtain permits for all 33 NMA peaks. Refunds on the Garbage Deposit shall be as per NMA provisions.

Protection of Environments:
Base camp and other camps will be left perfectly clean at the conclusion of the climb. No foreign materials such as fix ropes, pitons etc. shall be left on the mountain. All rubbish and waste material must be burnt or otherwise disposed off.

Insurance:
All employees going above base camp must be insured for personal accident to the value of NRs. 5,00,000/- (Amended 1999) For More information
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