Best Time of the Year to Climb Island Peak

If there is a peak that is totally underestimated by many climbers, it must be Island Peak Climbing. Also known as Imja Tse, it is the mountain that lies in Sagarmatha National Park of eastern Himalayan range. The body structure of the peak appears as an island in a sea of ice which when viewed far from Dingboche. Island Peak is an extension of the ridge falling down off the south end of Lhotse Shar.

If you are wondering to climb Island Peak, it is important to have the complete information including the best time to climb the peak. Island Peak climbing expedition takes you high to the hub of Everest region and offers opportunity to visit the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. This adventurous climbing not only provides close snowy mountain experience but also offers the deep insight of people and their culture living in remote mountain terrain. In order to maximize experience opportunities and get the best out of this trip, it is only pertinent that you understand the best season of your climbing trip.

Best Season for Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak Climbing is possible to conduct throughout the year except during the height of monsoon months (mid-June-end of August). Many climbers have successfully attempted their climb even in winter but extreme cold could be detrimental for some, especially who are new to mountain. It is not technically difficult mountain to scale; all what depends on how comfortable you are with extreme temperature in winter. The best and most suitable time of the year for Island Peak Climbing are during spring (March to early June) and autumn (September to November). These seasons coincide with Everest Expedition timing, so along the climbing route you will encounter many Everest expedition team during the months of April and May. If you are novice mountaineer and want to savor the best climbing experience and view, we suggest you to launch the island peak climbing expedition during spring. It is also one of the busiest climbing season of the year. The weather during autumn in mountain tends to be clear and it is also considered as the best season to scale the island Peak.  In general, autumn is the best and popular season to visit Nepal and go for any sort of travel, trekking, touring and other expedition around Nepal. It is the season when Nepal is decorated at its finest with amazing views. The temperature during autumn are moderate; really favorable for trekking and mountaineering.  It is possible that post-monsoon period might get bit crowded but on the flip side, we assure you the best weather, climbing conditions and the view. As spring and autumn is the peak season in Nepal, you must confirm the availability and book flights and hotel accommodation in advance to secure the place. Summer invites a monsoon rain for several day resulting landslides and avalanches in some danger places. It is not favorable season to go for peak climbing or any sort of trekking in Nepal. The thick fog grooving around the mountain head obscures the view and continues rainfall prevents safe trekking and mountaineering. If the regular climbing seasons don’t favor your schedule or you want something different from usual, opting off-season is also a good idea. If you are climbing Island Peak during off-season, you must be well-prepared and have strong determination to cope the extreme situation. Always remember to get equipped with proper gear and expert crew members. Teahouse and Lodge at alpine altitude often gets closed during winter due to heavy snow-fall. You must check the availability of teahouse in high altitude of Everest region.