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Kathmandu Arrival Date: March 14, 2025 Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 14, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: March 17, 2025 Expedition Fixed Departure Date: Oct. 17, 2025
It is named ‘Island Peak’ in 1952 due to its striking resemblance to a Island on a sea of ice, this mountain was renamed ‘Imje Tse’ in the early 80s. Its original name is more often used, however. First climbed by a team preparing for an Everest ascent in 1953, Island Peak has an impressive, highly glaciated West Face which rises from the Lhotse Glacier. In fact, the mountain extends from the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar and is separated only by a small col. Above this gap is the ridge leading to the summit. From base camp, we will ascend gradually a steep grassy slope and rocky steps to high camp. It is necessary to climb a steep, exposed 300' snow and ice ramp to the summit ridge; fixed ropes will be used at this point in an otherwise non-technical snow climb. We will negotiate a final tricky snow pitch before reaching the summit. From here stunning views of the surrounding mountains can be seen from the peak, including Mt. Nuptse, Lhotse, Cho Polu, Makalu, Ama Dablam and Baruntse at the south east.
Beside this another adventure is Ama Dablam has been considered the prettiest mountain in the world. High on her Southwest face hangs a glacier resembling a 'Dablam' - the sacred ornament box worn by ladies in the Sherpa community. It was this spectacular feature that got her the name "Ama Dablam". She lies alongside Everest in the heart of the Khumbu valley offering a superb diversions close up view of Mt Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu and Mt. Everest. Ama Dablam expedition requires steep ice, rock and snow climbing. Normally, three camps are set in Ama Dablam climbing above the base camp (4,570m.), however, only two camps are used to spend the nights. The normal route for climbing is South-West Ridge. The ascent from Base Camp to camp 1st is considered one the difficult days of the expedition.
Experience Required: All climbers need to have good skills on rock and ice climbing and technically competent. On most parts of the routes there will be fixed rope, however, the climbers should posses skills of climbing through steep rock and hard compact ice. We follow the standard South West ridge route (normal route) to the top, as it is consider the safe route, free from the objective danger such as avalanche and so on. The route we follow begins at Lukla (2,850m.) and the initial days of the trek pass through the legendary Sherpa country up the spectacular high valley of the Khumbu region. Most of the route on the actual climbing is fixed with no icefall or glacier to negotiate, and most of it is concentrated on the crest of a ridge.
We have designed the itineraries to climb Island Peak 6,160 meter before go to Ama Dablam Expedition. It would be a good training and acclimatization to make your success to climb Mt. Ama Dablam.
Note:
If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.
14 March - Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
15 March - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
16 March - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
17 March - Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
18 March - Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.).
19 March - Day 06: Namche Bazar Acclimatization.
20 March - Day 07: Namche –Tengboche (3,867m.).
21 March - Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.).
22 March - Day 09: Dingboche – Island Peak Base Camp (5,087m.).
23 March - Day 10: Island Peak high Camp (5,087m.).
24 March - Day 11: Island Peak (6,160m.) Summit and back to Chhukung (4,720m.).
25 March - Day 12: Chhukung trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600m.).
26 March/10 April - Day 13/28: Climbing period for Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m.).
11 April - Day 29: Reserve day.
12 April - Day 30: Trek back to Tengboche.
13 April - Day 31: Tengboche – Manjo.
14 April - Day 32: Manjo – Lukla then transfer to teahouse Lodge.
15 April - Day 33: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfers to Hotel.
16 April - Day 34: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
17 April - Day 35: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
14 October - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
15 October - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
16 October - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
17 October - Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,622m.)/Monjo.
18 October - Day 05: Phakding/Monjo – Namche Bazar (3,440m.).
19 October - Day 06: Namche Bazar Acclimatization.
20 October - Day 07: Namche –Tengboche (3,867m.).
21 October - Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.).
22 October - Day 09: Dingboche – Island Peak Base camp (5,087m.).
23 October - Day 10: Island Peak high Camp (5,087m.).
24 October - Day 11: Island Peak (6,160m.) Summit and back to Chhukung (4,720m.).
25 October - Day 12: Chhukung trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600m.).
26 Oct./10 Nov. - Day 13/28: Climbing period for Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m.).
11 November - Day 29: Reserve day.
12 November - Day 30: Trek back to Tengboche.
13 November - Day 31: Tengboche – Manjo.
14 November - Day 32: Manjo – Lukla then transfer to teahouse Lodge.
15 November - Day 33: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfers to Hotel.
16 November - Day 34: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
17 November - Day 35: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1900 for group sharing basis (if required by client)
Note:
- We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
- Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
- Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.
Summit Bonus: Island Peak 200 USD + Ama Dablam Camp 6000m. = USD 500 and over 6000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1300 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.
