Peak Climbing

Island Peak Expedition is also popularly known as Island Peak Climbing. The trek to the most beautiful corner of Solu-Khumbu – and as a highlight, six-thousand climbs await the end! Island Peak is a 6,189 meter high mountain in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It is located in the Mahalangur Himal of Khumbu region between Lhotse South Face and Ama Dablam. The peak looks like an island from the surrounding ice desert, hence the name “Imja Tse” (island).

Many travel agencies and tour operators offering treks and climbs to Lobuje refer to the two peaks as “Lobuche East” and “Lobuche Far East”. The NMA – which owns the mountain – however, refers to them as Lobuche West and Lobuche East. Climbing the peak requires permission from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), which classifies Lobuche East (6,119m) as a “hiking peak” and Lobuche West (6,145m) as an “expedition peak”. Lobuche peak adventure travel route mostly falls within the Everest National Park.

Mera Peak Expedition is one of the highest trekking peaks in Nepal, which is situated in the Everest region to the east of the main Khumbu trekking route, Mera Peak stands at 6476 meter above sea level. The trail follows by crossing the high ridges and spectacular deep river gorges of the Sherpa homeland of Everest region before entering the less-frequented wilderness of the Hinku valley. The climb to the top of the Mera Peak provides a chance to see the amazing views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchanganga and Cho-Oyu.

No climbing experience is required to climb Dhampus Peak other than acclimatization. The general route to the summit follows the west ridge. The ridge also connects the famous Dhampus Pass (5,200 m). A high camp for the summit is erected here, from where climbers proceed to the summit. If you want to get an introductory experience of Himalayan trekking where there are few climbers, opt for Dhampus Peak.