This peak offers an enjoyable climb the peak, also provides some of the most striking scenery in the Khumbu. If the peak can be likened to an Island in a glacial sea, than the main land forms a semicircle of cliffs that rise in the north to the rugged summit of Nuptse (7879m/ 25850ft), Lhotse (9501m/ 27870ft), Lhotse middle peak (8410m/ 27590ft), as yet still unclimbed and Lhotse Shar (8383m/ 27503ft).
To the east, rising above the frozen waves of the Lhotse Shar glacier, is Cho polu(6734m/ 22093ft), beyond which can be seen the red granite mass of Makalu (8475m/ 27805ft). To the south of the Imja glacier and icy flutings of Baruntse (7720m/ 25328ft) and the Amphu peaks lead the eye to the lofty pinnacle of Ama Dablam (6856m/ 22493ft), which is liked a giant sea – stack guarding the entrance to the glacial bay in which Island peak stands. Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Day 2: Details information regarding about the trip for basic preparation and make a permit. Day 3: Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding. Day 4: Phakding to Namche. Day 5: Namche rest for acclimatization. Day 6: Namche – Thyanboche. Day 7: Thyangboche – Pheriche. Day 8: Pheriche – Lobuche. Day 9: Lobuche – Kalapathar back to Gorekshep. Day 10: Gorekshep to Everest base camp back to Gorekshep. Day 11: Gorekshep to Chhukung. Day 12: Chukung – Island Peak base camp. Day 13: Island BC – High camp. Day 14: Acclimatization day. Day 15: High Camp – Summit & back to BC. Day 16: BC – Pangboche. Day 17: Pangboche – Namche. Day 18: Namche – Lukla. Day 19: Fly Lukla – Kathmandu. Day 20: Drive to airport for departure. Notes: Price Includes:
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