Climbing peakExtreme

Island Peak / Imja Tse (Trekking Peak)

Everest / Khumbu

Duration14–18 daysMax altitude6,189 mBest seasonApr–May, Oct–NovFromLukla

About Island Peak / Imja Tse (Trekking Peak)

The Khumbu's most popular 6,000 m climbing objective (6,189 m), usually combined with EBC for acclimatisation; includes a headwall and summit ridge on fixed ropes.

Duration

14–18 days

Max altitude

6,189 m

Best season

Apr–May, Oct–Nov

Guide

Licensed guide required

Route

Lukla → Lukla

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Plan trip

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