This is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. From Dingboche the mountain is seen as an island in a sea of ice. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain itself is the extension of the south Ridge of Lhotse shar separated by a small col. Rising to the south. From this point the route leads to the summit of Island Peak. After a day's walking from Chhukung we will reach the Base Camp to prepare for our...