Island Peak (Imja Tse)
6,189-m glaciated peak next to Everest — a stepping-stone for 6,000-m climbers.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Nepal
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Himalayan (5,000–6,189 m)
- Best season
- October – November, March – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Himalayan (5,000–6,189 m)
- Best season: October – November, March – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
6,189-m glaciated peak next to Everest — a stepping-stone for 6,000-m climbers.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: October – November, March – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Himalayan (5,000–6,189 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Himalayan (5,000–6,189 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Island Peak (Imja Tse) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Island Peak (Imja Tse)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
