Mera and Island peak climbing via AmphuLapcha pass trekking

Trip Facts

Cost Start FromContact Us
Duration 25 Days
Trip Difficulty Moderate
TransportationNA
DestinationNepal

About Trip

Mera and Island Peak Climbing via Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking combines the journey to two beautiful peaks in the Khumbu region - Mera and Island Peak. Both the peaks are renowned for magnificent views of mountain chains among which most are above 8000 meters. Mera is the highest peak that can be climbed without a permit in Nepal and lies in the south of Everest. Island Peak is mostly preferred by trekkers to the Everest Base Camp.

Our trek starts after an early morning flight to Lukla from where the route slowly gains elevation as we move to the Mera Peak. Crossing the Mera La pass we reach the Mera Peak Base Camp and ascend further to the High Camp (5750m). Mera Peak (6654m) itself is technically an easy climb and the slopes seldom exceed 40 degrees, however, crevasses at places demand alertness. The climb is strenuous at the last 50 meters to the top. Panoramic views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu and other peaks is rewarding at the top.

Crossing the Honku valley, PanchPokhari, and the AmphuLapcha La Pass, we reach Chhukung valley which houses the beautiful Island Peak. The climb to High Camp is a strenuous one crossing which the trail to the top of Island Peak is through rock formations and glacial regions. The view from the top is equally rewarding with outstanding views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and other peaks.

Khumbu region is also known for its beautiful valleys, high passes, Sherpa communities and varied flora and fauna. The trek demands you to be physically fit and adventure-seeking. Walking and climbing through snow onto higher altitudes is challenging, yet the trek is well designed to acclimatize you properly.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02:Stay in Kathmandu for official procedure, overnight at Hotel.
Day 03:Fly to Lukla (2853meters) and trek to Chutanga (3175meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 04:Trek to Zatrala La pass (4100meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 05:Trek to Kothe (3800meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 06:Trek to Thangnak (4600meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 07:Rest at Thangnak for acclimatization, overnight at tented camp.
Day 08:Trek to Khare (5000meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 09:Trek to Mera base camp (5200meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 10:Mera high camp (5780meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 11:Summit up to Mera peak (6654meters) and back to base camp, overnight at tented camp.
Day 12:Trek to Honku valley, overnight at tented camp.
Day 13:Trek to Panch Pokhari (5200meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 14:Rest at Panch Pokhari for acclimatization, overnight at tented camp.
Day 15:Trek to Amphu Lapcha La Base Camp (5400meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 16:Trek to Chhukung (4750meters) after crossing Amphu Lapcha La pass (5700meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 17:Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (4790meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 18:Ascent to High Camp (5600meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 19:Summit Island Peak (6160meters) and back to base camp, overnight at tented camp.
Day 20:Trek to Pangboche (3900meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 21:Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 22:Trek to Lukla (2866meters), overnight at hotel
Day 23:Fly back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
Day 24:Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel
Day 25:Transfer to airport, departure onward destination.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02Stay in Kathmandu for official procedure, overnight at Hotel.
Day 03Fly to Lukla (2853meters) and trek to Chutanga (3175meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 04Trek to Zatrala La pass (4100meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 05Trek to Kothe (3800meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 06Trek to Thangnak (4600meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 07Rest at Thangnak for acclimatization, overnight at tented camp.
Day 08Trek to Khare (5000meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 09Trek to Mera base camp (5200meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 10Mera high camp (5780meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 11Summit up to Mera peak (6654meters) and back to base camp, overnight at tented camp.
Day 12Trek to Honku valley, overnight at tented camp.
Day 13Trek to Panch Pokhari (5200meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 14Rest at Panch Pokhari for acclimatization, overnight at tented camp.
Day 15Trek to Amphu Lapcha La Base Camp (5400meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 16Trek to Chhukung (4750meters) after crossing Amphu Lapcha La pass (5700meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 17Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (4790meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 18Ascent to High Camp (5600meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 19Summit Island Peak (6160meters) and back to base camp, overnight at tented camp.
Day 20Trek to Pangboche (3900meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 21Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440meters), overnight at tented camp.
Day 22Trek to Lukla (2866meters), overnight at hotel
Day 23Fly back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
Day 24Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel
Day 25Transfer to airport, departure onward destination.