Mera & Island Peak Climbing with Amphu Labsta Pass

Mera Peak 

Short info:
Located at the head of the quiet and remote Hinku valley, an area of the Mount Everest region rarely frequented by trekkers or visitors, Mera Peak (6,460m) is the highest trekking peak in Nepal.

Island Peak Climbing 

Overview:Lying on the edge of the famous Khumbu Region, where it overlooks many of the world's highest summits, including Mount Everest; Mera Peak is Nepal’s highest trekking peak. Standing over 6,460 m, Mera Peak offers an introductory long high altitude climb to the summit. This superb trek takes us away from the more frequented trails leading to Everest Base Camp. The ascent of the peak is technically straightforward, however, the heavy snow and the maze of crevasses can make the way longer to the summit. This trip is ideal for those with moderate mountaineering experience and a good level of fitness.The trek starts after landing in Lukla from where we descend into the almost uninhabited Hinku Valley by crossing over the Zatra La pass. We follow the Inkhu River right up to the Mera Peak Base Camp which is at the foot of North face of Mera. The route to high camp goes via Mera La pass. Only the last 30 or 40 meters to the summit require the use of fixed lines. From the summit you get magnificent views of the over-8000-meter-mountains including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Kanchenjunga, and several others.

Pancha Pokhari 

Descending from the summit of Mera, the route turns east at the Mera La, into the Upper Hongu Valley. As we follow the valley northward, the rock face of Chamlang towers to the east and Lhotse and Everest are visible directly in front of us. After a night at the sacred Panch Pokhari lakes, we make the tough crossing of the technical Amphu Labsta Pass which is basically the low point on the ridge between the Hinku and Imja Valleys. We then enter into the Khumbu valley where our trek ends.

Amphu Labsta Pass 

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Itinerary:

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
• Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
• Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Chutanga.
• Day 04: Cross Zatra La pass and trek to Thuli Kharka.
• Day 05: Trek to Kothe.
• Day 06: Trek to The Knag.
• Day 07:  Trek to Khare.
• Day 08: Acclimatisation day at Khare. 
• Day 09: Trek to Mera Base Camp.
• Day 10: Acclimatisation day at Base Camp.
• Day 11: Base Camp to High Camp.
• Day 12: Summit and back to Base Camp.
• Day 13: Reserve day for contingency.
• Day 14: Trek to Hinku Valley.
• Day 15: Trek to Panch Pokhari.
• Day 16: Trek to Amphu Labsta Base Camp.
• Day 17: Cross Amphu Labsta Pass and trek to Chukung.
• Day 18: Rest day in Chukung.
• Day 19: Trek to Tengboche.
• Day 20: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
• Day 21: Trek to Lukla.
• Day 22: Fly to Kathmandu.
• Day 23: Free day at Kathmandu.
• Day 24: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.

Mera,Island With Amphu Labtsa

MERA PEAK 

Short info:

Separated by the high technical Amphu Labsta Pass (5700m), Mera Peak (6,476m) and Island Peak (6,189m) are two of the most popular trekking peaks located in the remote Hinku valley and Imja Valley of the Khumbu region.

ISLAND PEAK 

Overview:

Mera (6,476m) & Island Peak (6,189m) are two of the most popular trekking peaks in the Nepal Himalaya and this expedition combines attempts on both mountains with a trek through the remote Hinku Valley and a crossing of the spectacular and difficult Amphu Laptsa Pass (5,700m). 

Walking along the high rocky ridge through dense forests and across several streams, this trek takes us to the Hinku valley. This valley is one of the wildest and beautiful valleys with its massive moraines, glacial lakes and beautiful mountain views. From the summit of Mera, you can see five highest mountains in the world: Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyo, as well as other Himalayan peaks.

After the successful summit of Mera Peak, we head eastwards into the mountain wilderness of the Upper Honku Valley. Trekking beneath the towering ramparts of Chamlang, with Lhotse and Everest clearly visible ahead, we reach the five large sacred glacial lakes known as Panch Pokhari. From here, we make the tough crossing of the technical Amphu Labsta which is basically the low point on the ridge between the Hinku and Imja Valleys. Dropping down into the Imja Valley, we set up our base camp below Island Peak. We have two days to climb this excellent peak which lies close to the imposing south face of Lhotse. After another successful summit, we descend the Everest trail to Namche Bazaar and complete our circuit trek at Lukla.

AMPHU LABTSA

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Day to day itinerary:

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
• Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
• Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Chutanga.
• Day 04: Cross Zatra La pass and trek to Thuli Kharka.
• Day 05: Trek to Kothe.
• Day 06: Trek to The Knag.
• Day 07:  Trek to Khare.
• Day 08: Acclimatisation day at Khare. 
• Day 09: Trek to Mera Base Camp.
• Day 10: Acclimatisation day at Base Camp.
• Day 11: Base Camp to High Camp.
• Day 12: Summit and back to Base Camp.
• Day 13: Reserve day for contingency.
• Day 14: Trek to Hinku Valley.
• Day 15: Trek to Panch Pokhari.
• Day 16: Trek to Amphu Labsta Base Camp.
• Day 17: Cross Amphu Labsta Pass and trek to Chukung.
• Day 18: Rest day in Chukung.
• Day 19: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp.
• Day 20: Acclimatization day at Base Camp.
• Day 21: Base Camp to High Camp.
• Day 22: Summit and back to Base Camp.
• Day 23: Reserve day for contingency.
• Day 24: Trek to Chukung.
• Day 25: Trek to Tengboche.
• Day 26: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
• Day 27: Trek to Lukla.
• Day 28: Fly to Kathmandu.
• Day 29: Free day at Kathmandu.
• Day 30: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.

Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak is one of the main climbing peaks in the Everest region of Nepal. Rising 6,189m above the sea level, Island peak (also known as Imja Tse) is beautifully located in the middle of Chhukung valley, on top of the Chhukung Glacier between Mt. Lhotse and Ama Dablam. This peak is an extension of the ridge from the southern end of Lhotse Shar and sits like an island in the sea of ice. Therefore, it was named Island Peak by a climbing team of Eric Shipton in 1953.

This trek takes you through the most popular Sherpa village of Khumbu region to the Base Camp of the world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest. En route we trek through many cultural sites, such as Dingboche, a traditional Sherpa village; Tengboche, famous for its ornately decorated Tibetan monastery and Khumjung with Hillary school inside the clouds and mysterious Yeti scalp.

The Island Peak summit offers a majestic view of entire Himalayan ranges. The trail also offers an exclusive opportunity to experience glacial moraines (Imja and Lhotse), suspension bridges, monasteries, prayer rocks, colorful settlements decorated with flags, and Sagarmatha National Park that features varieties of rare flora, fauna and birds. 

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Day by day itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1310m). Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m). Trek to Phakding (2652m).
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m).
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3867m).
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche.
Day 08: Trek to Chhukung.
Day 09: Acclimatization day.

Day 10: Trek to Base Camp.
Day 11: Acclimatization day.
Day 12: Base Camp to High Camp.
Day 13: High Camp to Summit and back to Base Camp.
Day 14: Trek to Chhukung.
Day 15: Trek to Khumjung.
Day 16: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 17: Trek to Lukla.
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 19: Free day.
Day 20: Final departure.