Island Peak or Imja Tse

This is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. From dingboche the mountain is seem as an island in a sea of ice. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain itself is the extension of the south Ridge of Lhotse shar separated by a small col. the ridge raising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. The extension of this ridge descending southwest is the part of the normal route of ascent and leads to the south summit Island Peak not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu region. Seen from the summit the giant mountains- Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse middle Peak (8,410m) and. Lhotse Shar (8,383m) makes a semi circle in the north. The views of Makalu (8475m) in the east Baruntse and Amadaldam in the south add more charm for climbing Island Peak.