Imja Tse

Imja Tse rises to 6,189 meters in the Mahalangur Himal range, featuring steep snow slopes and glacial terrain leading to its pointed peak.

The peak received its name Island Peak in 1953 from British mountaineers who observed its position amid glacial fields during their Mount Everest expedition.

Nepalese Sherpas maintain the climbing routes, installing aluminum ladders across crevasses and sharing their mountain knowledge with international climbers.

Climbers need to obtain permits through agencies in Kathmandu and start their journey between April to May or September to October for optimal weather conditions.

The mountain presents a 5-meter high crevasse along the headwall that requires specialized climbing techniques and fixed ladder installations for safe passage.

Location: Sagarmatha Zone

Elevation above the sea: 6,189 m

Part of: Mahalangur Himal

GPS coordinates: 27.92060,86.93524

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41