Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak Climbing is not only a climbing adventure but a wonderful Himalayan trekking adventure as well. The trekking trail is well maintained and easy to walk. No technical maneuvers are needed while trekking. On the trail, you will be spending your nights at teahouses run by Sherpa families. These are like large and cozy family homes. At Island Peak Base Camp, you will be staying in a tented camp.

Island Peak trek and climb offers a fine Himalayan mountain climbing and trekking experience. The only criteria needed to complete is trip is physical fitness, a high level of endurance, and mental balance.

Climbing Island Peak can be physically draining, but it is not that difficult to climb. It is the ideal mountain for novice climbers to scale before they progress onto something big. It is also the perfect Himalayan peak for climbers trying to summit a Himalayan peak for the first time. Mountaineers aiming to climb Mount Everest usually choose trekking peaks like Island or Mera Peak to practice their climbing skills. Climbing on ice, rock, and snow with technical maneuvers and using ropes to belay and rappel down on Island Peak gives them the added confidence.

Though it is not technically challenging, one should bear in mind that climbing Island Peak can be physically challenging. On the summit day, you will be walking and climbing non-stop for more than 10 hours.  Only those who are physically and mentally fit can complete this challeng.

Highlights of Islang Peak Climbing;

• Reach the summit of Island Peak in one day, without camping at High Camp
• Technical sections to hone climbing skills for novice climbers
• A straightforward route to the summit
• Overnight stays at traditional Sherpa villages while trekking
• Chance to interact with the Sherpas, the world’s toughest mountain-dwelling community
• Inspiring Buddhist culture
• Close up views of 8000m, 7000m, and 6000m peaks and a walk through the ecologically diverse Sagarmatha National Park
• Guided by a climbing guide with 20+ years of mountaineering experience