Island Peak Climbing Route Map

The Island Peak Climbing route map, with its accurate and latest information, provides visual guidance for the expedition. The updated version of the map offers all the essential information needed to climb Island Peak. With every detail from start to finish, the map of Island Peak helps climbers succeed in their expedition by providing the correct information about each landmark. Boundless Adventure provides access to the map to download so that climbers can use it even offline. Furthermore, the Legend and Itinerary Highlights are the two significant features of the map.

Legend

On the top of the left side of the map is a Legend, a prominent feature. With the use of various symbols, colors, and signs, the map is visually attractive. However, an attractive look isn’t enough; instead, the map should be easily understandable. Thus, the Legend is there; the Legend provides clarity for each sign, symbol, and color coding used in a map. Looking through the Legend, readers get clear information on the map. The Legend helps to get correct details without misinterpretation and incorrect navigation. The Legend interprets the following:

Challenging Level

The foremost sign Legend has included is the challenging level of the Island Peak. Knowing the demanding level of the peak you are going to navigate is crucial and helps you prepare accordingly. However, Island Peak Climbing is a challenging climb in the Khumbu region. The peak’s highest elevation, at 6189m, makes climbing adventurous. Altitude-related issues are the primary concern during the climb. Thus, proper acclimatization is necessary for the climb. Likewise, climbers should be in good physical condition, have previous trekking and hiking experience, and, most importantly, should listen to their bodies while climbing.

Main Climbing Route

The thick orange line in a map of Island Peak illustrates the main climbing route. By following the thick orange line, climbers reach their destination without getting lost. The climbing route to Island Peak passes through the diverse landscape of the Sagarmatha National Park. The journey begins from Lukla and passes through picturesque Sherpa Village. The climb traverses gently to steep rock and ice sections, making it thrilling and adventurous.

Secondary Route

The orange dotted line in an Island Peak climbing route map outlines the secondary route. The secondary routes on Island Peak’s climbing map are Gokyo Ri and Mount Ama Dablam. The routes are in the Everest region, but Island Peak Climbing’s package doesn’t cover them. However, if climbers have more time and energy, they can take the secondary route after finishing the Island Peak.

Viewpoint

Viewpoint is the prominent point where visitors can witness the area’s beauty in a bird’s gaze via 360 degrees. Indeed, each step to the island’s peak provides climbers magnificent views of the Everest Region. However, viewpoints are especially for appreciating the view of the Khumbu region. There are numerous viewpoints in the Sagarmatha region, including viewpoints at Khumjung, Gokyo Ri, Kalapathar, and Nangkartshang Peak. Among those four, climbers get only two: Khumjung and Kalapathar. The other two are on the secondary route. However, climbers can go to Nangkartshang Peak by adding an acclimatization day at Dingboche.

Snow-capped peaks

Snow-capped peaks are the major highlight of the Island Peak Climbing route map. The Legend depicts the snow-capped peaks with a triangular shape in a white color. Panorama of Mount Everest (8848 m), Mt.Pumori (7165m), Mt.Lhotse (8501m), Mt.Nuptse (7879m), Mt.Ama Dablam (6312m), Mt.Lhotse Shar (8393m) and Island peak (6189m) are eye-catching during the expedition to Island Peak. The mountain peaks will accompany climbers throughout their journey and appeal to anyone’s eye.

Lake

Lakes in the Island Peak Climbing route map are illustrated with oval-shaped in blue. The climb to Island Peak takes climbers through a lake near the Island Peak. Besides a well-known lake in the Everest region is Gokyo Lake. However, the climb to Island Peak doesn’t cover the walk to Gokyo Lake. Climbers can extend their trip and customize their itinerary by adding the trek to Gokyo Lake. The lakes lie within the Sagarmatha National Park and are known for being oligotrophic lakes with altitudes ranging from 4,700 to 5,000 m.

Suspension bridge

The parallel line with a horizontal line on each side signifies the suspension bridge in the climbing route map of Island Peak. The suspension bridge is the key landmark of the walking route towards Island Peak. On the way to Island Peak, climbers navigate numerous suspension bridges made of wood and steel. They help them move from one segment to another in the area.

Glacier

Glaciers are the stunning beauty of the Everest region that climbers can witness during their climb to Island Peak. The glaciers, with their eye-appealing majesty, attract any climbers. It is made up of a big size with ice formations. No doubt, climbers can witness numerous glaciers and navigate through them. However, one of the notable glaciers to navigate through during their Island peak Climbing is Khumbu Glacier, the highest in the world.

Pass

The red rectangular-shaped icon on a map of Island Peak climbing signifies the Pass. It is one of the adventurous sections to navigate through. However, the expedition to Island Peak does not involve navigating any pass. Yet, the Everest region has three prominent passes in the area: Kongma La Pass (5550 m), Chola Pass (5420), and Renjola Pass (5357 m). We suggest climbers undertake the Everest Three passes if they want to challenge the inner adventure seeker inside them.

Check post

Going through the climbing route map of Island Peak, one can easily find the symbol used for the check post and where it is on a map. The checkpost is the key point of the Khumbu area, where climbers must stay to show permits, check-in, and provide identification. Climbers find numerous checkposts in different places on their way to Island Peak. Checkposts ensure safety, monitor the movement of visitors, and manage entry or exit from specific points. Moreover, the checkposts trace the traveler’s movement, and in case of emergencies and loss, they rescue.

Monasteries

The house-like structure in an Island peak Climbing route map represents the monasteries. They are a central hub for Sherpas of the Everest region to engage in religious practices, meditate, and worship. The Khumbu Valley is home to Sherpa people following Tibetan Buddhism. The monasteries are evidence of the inhabitants’ respect for their culture and religion. During the Island Peak Climbing, climbers see monasteries in each village they pass through. However, the monasteries of Khumjung, Tengboche, Pangboche, and Dingboche are prominent.

Ideal climbing time

The climbing route map of Island Peak also includes the ideal climbing time to provide climbers with a never-to-be-forgotten experience while facing less difficulty. The time between March and June and August and December is perfect for climbing to Island Peak. The time offers favorable weather, pleasant temperatures, and stable weather, making the climb more enjoyable and less difficult.

Itinerary Highlight

Just below the Legend is an “Itinerary Highlight,” another prominent feature of an Island Peak Climbing route map. The feature lets users know about each day’s journey and destination. The itinerary highlight provides a detailed day-to-day schedule on a map. It shows that the expedition to Island Peak lasted 17 days. However, the package is customizable, and climbers can extend and shorten the expedition per their preferences. The brief 17-day itinerary highlight of Island Peak Climbing is as follows:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m)

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3443m)

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3860m)

Day 07: Trek to Pheriche (4280m)

Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4940m)

Day 09: Trek to Everest Base camp (5364m) and return to Gorakshep (5160m)

Day 10: Hike to Kalapathar (5555m) and trek to Dingboche (4410m)

Day 11: Trek to Chhukung (4730m)

Day 12: Climb to Island Peak Base camp (5070m)

Day 13: Summit the Island peak (6189m) and return to base camp

Day 14: Trek to Tengboche (3867m)

Day 15: Trek to Manjo (2835m)

Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2840m)

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu