Imja Tse is usually reached via an offshoot of the Everest Base Camp trail. It is a very popular mountain in an incredible location. Just to the north rise Nuptse (7,879m./25,850 ft.), Lhotse (8,501 m./27,890 ft.), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410 m./27,590 ft.), and Lhotse Shar (8,383 m./27,503 ft.) To the east above Lhotse Shar Glacier is Cho Polu (6,734 m./22,093 ft.) with Makalu (8,475 m./27,805 ft.) rising behind. To the south is Baruntse (7,720 m./25,328 ft.) and Ama Dablam (6,856 m./22,493 ft.)

Climbing the mountain usually begins with a short rock scramble, then a short crossing of the glacier and then a short but steep snow climb to gain the summit ridge. The last moves onto the ridge often prove difficult and many parties leave a fixed rope in place for the descent. The ridge itself is a classic and undulates towards the main summit which is reached via a final tricky snow pitch.

Price: $2845 per person in Nepal, based on 4 to 6 persons per group.

Trek price includes: 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast, based on double occupancy, round trip flight to Lukla, complete trekking arrangements consisting of 2 person tents, foam mattresses, dining tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, all food during trekking days, experienced guide, cook, assistant guide, assistant cook, all cooking gear for low and high altitude including fuel and Epi gas, all fixed rope and hardware to install it, all portage as required by the group size, insurance required for Nepali staff including equipment compensation for high altitude sherpa, trekking permit, camping fees, and National Park fees.

Not included: International airfare to and from Nepal, airport taxes, vaccinations, Nepali visa, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, tips, laundry, telephone calls, personal clothing and equipment, rescue insurance, travel, health and accident insurance.