Your first 6,000 m summit in the heart of the Khumbu
Overview
Island Peak (Imja Tse, 6,189 m) is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal and the natural next step after Everest Base Camp. This trip combines both: you acclimatise properly on the EBC trail and Kala Patthar, then turn into the Chhukung valley for the climb.
Summit day starts around 1 am from base camp. You scramble up a rocky ridge, rope up on the glacier, cross crevasses on ladders and climb a steep fixed-rope headwall to a narrow summit ridge with Lhotse's south face towering above.
You need good fitness and previous trekking above 4,000 m, but no technical climbing experience: we run a training day at base camp on crampons, jumar and abseiling.
Why book with us: a climbing guide-to-client ratio of 1:2 on summit day, a reserve day for weather and a pace built around acclimatisation.
Remote, very high terrain. For fit and experienced trekkers.
Day By Day
Highest point reached each day, taken from the itinerary. Gradual gains give your body time to acclimatize.
Airport pickup, gear check and briefing.
Mountain flight and an easy afternoon walk.
The big climb into the Sherpa capital; 6 hours.
Hike to the Everest View Hotel.
Monastery and evening prayers; 5–6 hours.
Through Pangboche to Dingboche; 5–6 hours.
Climb Nangkartshang Peak and rest.
Thukla memorials and the moraine; 5–6 hours.
To Gorak Shep and on to EBC; 7–8 hours.
Sunrise on Everest, then down to Dingboche; 7–8 hours.
Short walk up the Imja valley; rent missing gear here; 3 hours.
Walk to base camp, then training on ropes and crampons; 3 hours.
1 am start, summit by mid-morning and descent to Chhukung; 12–14 hours.
Spare day for bad weather; otherwise an easy rest day.
A long descent through Pangboche and Tengboche; 7–8 hours.
Last trekking day and farewell dinner.
Morning flight, free afternoon.
Airport transfer.
Good To Know
Included
Not included
Best Time To Go
Recommended: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. We run this trek on the dates you choose. Tell us when you would like to go and we will check conditions for you.
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My trekking experience in Nepal was absolutely incredible. From arriving in Kathmandu to the mountains of the Himalaya, everything was perfectly organised. The guides were professional, attentive and very knowledgeable about the region. I felt safe at all times, even travelling alone. Without a doubt, I recommend this...
I went on a solo trekking adventure to the Everest region with Unique Nepal Treks and Expedition, and it was life-changing! The itinerary was perfectly planned, and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. From arranging flights and hotels to transportation and trekking support, everything was seamless. I felt safe...
From the moment I landed in Nepal, everything was taken care of with professionalism and warmth. As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe and supported throughout the trek. The landscapes were breathtaking, and the experience was life-changing. I highly recommend this agency — they are truly the best in Nepal...
Sophie Laurent
France
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