Mera Peak and Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek

Upon your request, we can organize a guided tour in Kathmandu valley. There are many historical and world heritage sites to visit. This is a rest and packing day too, we make the necessary permits for Mera peak climbing and trekking to Amphu Lapcha on this day. In the evening, we organize a small meeting to brief you about your trip. The climbing guide will be present at the meeting so you can ask him some questions about your great trip. Overnight at the hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals: BB
• Place: Kathamandu
• Maximum Altitude:1,350m

Breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu, we drive to the domestic airport for a scenic flight to Lukla. After flying above the stunning green hills and white snow-capped mountains, we reach the mountain airport at Lukla. This is one of the most amazing air routes in the world culminating in a landing on a hillside surrounded by the high Himalayas. The rest of the time will be resting and acclimatizing. We walk around the villages and overnight at a guesthouse in Lukla.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Lukla
• Maximum Altitude:2,880m

Today, as our first-day trek is an easy walk that leads eastwards, the path from here is less frequented than the other main trails from Lukla, the walk follows through a number of hamlets and wood yards until we reach a thick forest of silver fir, birch, pines and rhododendron trees and bushes on the hillside below Nau Lekh also known as Kalo Himal Ridge, on this portion follow the guide or the group as there are many paths leading away from the main trail. There are many small streams with numerous places en route, the whole of this area is referred to as Chutanga which is a summer pasture. Explore the surroundings of Chutanga. Overnight at a guest house in Chutanga.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Chutanga
• Maximum Altitude:3,430m

After breakfast, our adventure begins with a steep climb to cross the Kalo Himal Ridge in the Nau Lekh range which separates the Khumbu from the Hinku Valley. A steep uphill climb brings us to a cairned notch in the ridge with a collection of Buddhist prayer flags at 4,450m. This small pass is called the Zatrwa-La, from here the path traverses across a boulder slope, round a corner and climbs once again to the Zatrwa-La at 4,600 m. In bad weather to find the path of our route can be quite misleading, so care should be taken but with fine weather, the views across the Dudh Kosi towards Karyolung and the Lumding Himal are very impressive, as well as the scenery across the rolling foothills of the Hinku Valley. From here less than an hour we reach Thuli Karkha. Overnight at a guest house in Thuli Kharka.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Thuli Kharka via Zwatra la
• Maximum Altitude:4,320m.,4,600 m

Following breakfast, we follow a delightful descending trail across three ridges, before dropping steeply down to the Hinku River and a final uphill to Kothe through lush rhododendron forests on the west side of the Hinku Valley. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal and on our journey, we get to admire beautiful hills dotted with rhododendrons. Overnight at a guest house in Kothe.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Kothe
• Maximum Altitude:3,600m

We trek along the ridge of the Hinku Khola in the shadow of Mera Peak. We take lunch at Gondishung, the summer herders' settlement on the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung, we pass a 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa where we can find Mera Peak scripted in rock along with its route to reach Mera. A short walk takes us to Thaknak, which is a summer grazing area with primitive lodges and shops. Overnight at a guest house in Thaknak.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Thaknak
• Maximum Altitude:4,350m

Leaving Thaknak, we follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to Khare. From here, we can view the Northern face of Mera Peak which will be an amazing experience. After lunch one can engage in hikes in the surroundings of Khare. Overnight at a guest house in Khare.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Khare
• Maximum Altitude:5,045m

After breakfast, we will carry out the last minute checking of the gears for the climb, and then arrange if any equipment becomes necessary to rent. Thereafter, we shall provide training on peak climbing techniques and the proper ways of using climbing gears such as the ice axe, climbing boots and crampons, harness, ascender, etc. The training will also include using ropes to go up and down. Although it is not mandatory to have prior training for Mera Peak Base Camp, we strongly believe that some training experience will boost your confidence and your climbing skills to increase the chances of scaling the summit as well as to fully enjoy the experience. Overnight at a guest house in Khare.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Khare
• Maximum Altitude:5,045m

After breakfast, we trek through a boulder-strewn course a steep trail to reach Mera Peak Base Camp. Upon reaching the base camp, we rest for a while. If anyone feels the previous training was not sufficient and wants to train more to build confidence to succeed in the climb, there can be additional training on a climb provided. The rest of the day would be to rest and prepare for the next day. Overnight at Mera Peak Base Camp.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Mera Base Camp
• Maximum Altitude:5,300m

We take the route through Mera La pass to reach the Mera High Camp today. Our path is along a rocky trail, which can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses here. We make our way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. We set up a high camp while enjoying excellent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse. Overnight at Mera High Camp.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Mera Base Camp to High camp
• Maximum Altitude:5,780m

This is a very important day for us as we will be summiting Mera Peak today. We wake up around 2 in the morning for breakfast. It’s going to be very cold in the beginning but soon we warm up as we continue up the glacier and onto a peculiar ridge. The first rays of the sun hit the big peaks in an amazing red glow. The route is still non-technical as we slowly climb higher into the ever-thinning air. The slope steepens for a section behind the ridge and the summit comes back into view. At the foot of the final steep summit cone, we may attach to a fixed rope depending on the conditions. The summit is only a few meters away. From the summit, we take in amazing views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7,129m) and others. Later, we retrace our steps back to the high camp where we rest for a while before descending to Khare. Overnight at a guest house in Khare.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Summit and back to Khare
• Maximum Altitude:6,461m.,5,045m

There is no guarantee that we will have favourable weather on our planned day for the summit. So that, this day is set aside as a contingency in case we are unable to summit the Mera on day 12 due to bad weather conditions or any other unanticipated reason.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Khare
• Maximum Altitude:5,045m

We head up into the upper yak pastures of this incredible remote valley. All morning the great flanks of Chamlang dominate on our left, and the spire of Baruntse comes into view beyond. The terrain is remarkably benign, especially considering we are actually heading directly into the very epicenter of the highest group of mountains in the world. The valley floor remains broad and straight, only gradually rising to the blind alley of peaks ahead. It is almost a shock to realize that the two majestic mountains we are heading straight towards are none other than Everest and Lhotse. Overnight at Seto Pokhari.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Seto Pokhara via Honku Valley
• Maximum Altitude:5,035m

We trek through the high altitude route from Seto Pokhari to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp. This is one of the remotest parts of the Himalayas. We rarely meet any trekkers en route except if it is very high touristic season. We climb steadily up to and just beyond Seto Pokhari (White Lake), the first of a series of lakes that occupy the upper Honku Basin. Experience the wilderness of the Honku Valley. On the right is Chamlang (7321m) with hanging glaciers on its South-West and North-West faces, the Honku Valley is true mountain wilderness. Overnight in Amphu Lapcha Base Camp.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Seto Pokhari to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp
• Maximum Altitude:5,650m

Starting from the South base of Amphu Lapcha, today is an early morning climb. The climb involves steep sections on rock and ice. It`s better to tackle the pass early in the morning when the snow is stable, i.e., before sunlight melts the snow. We use climbing ropes wherever necessary. The last sections of the climb to Amphu Lapcha winds up through snow shelves. On the other side, to a steep descent awaits to endeavour on fixed lines leading down to the moraine. Reaching at the Amphu Lapcha North Base Camp, the alpine eco trek's experienced camping team set up a camp and spend the night there.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: BLD
• Place: south base camp to north Base Camp
• Maximum Altitude:5,300m

We walk downhill along the moraine to arrive at Chukkung, the starting point for the Island Peak climbing. The wilderness of the remote Hinku Valley now introduces us to the civilization of the Khumbu Region. The Imja Khola joins the Dudh Koshi River a little above the Pangboche Village. There is a famous monastery at Pangboche believed to have been the oldest in the Khumbu region. To reach Pangboche after a few long days of hard mountaineering and trekking is a delight. Spending night in the comfort of the lodges in this occupied village is a warm welcome which we feel, is well deserved. Overnight at guest house.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Amphu Lapcha Base Camp to Pangboche
• Maximum Altitude:3,930m

Today. The path leads to a steep uphill climb into Tengboche. After making a brief visit to the Tengboche Monastery, we make a steep descent and the trail leads us back along the Dudh Kosi River. We keep a lookout for wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colourful pheasants, etc., while we pass through the forest by the trail. After passing a Chorten, we reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar where we want to take a long last look back to Lhotse, the tip of Everest and Tengboche. The final steep climb traverses the hillside taking us to Namche Bazaar. We take a nice hot shower and have a very relaxed sleep in our room in Namche Bazaar. Overnight at guesthouse in Namche Bazaar.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar
• Maximum Altitude:3,445m

The trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk slowly and under control as our shaky legs continuously battle the rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries the trail becomes more level and natural. We snap a mixture of open plains, rhododendron and pine forests, and in-distance snow-covered peaks. We walk through the Sherpa villages noticing impressive faith in Buddhism and the culture of prayer stones and prayers flags while walking through the villages. On arrival in Lukla, we check in to a nice hotel for our comfortable stay. Overnight at guesthouse in Lukla.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
• Maximum Altitude:2,880m

After breakfast at Lukla, we take a scenic flight back to Kathmandu, upon arrival at the airport we will be transferred to the hotel. Rest and relax till evening. One of our team leaders will come to see you and take you for a farewell dinner. Enjoy your meal with your team including a guide and one of our alpine eco trek team leaders. Overnight at the hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals: BB
• Place: Lukla to Kathmandu
• Maximum Altitude:1,350m

After breakfast, we will drop you at the International airport for your flight back home. We wish you have a safe and sound flight. See you again in the future.