Mera and Island Peak Climb with Amphu Laptsa Pass

You may arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by one of our airport representatives who will help you get transferred to your Hotel in the city. There are no planned activities for the day, thus you may check into your Hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

This day is reserved for trip preparation. Our guide will make sure that you have everything you need for the trip tomorrow. If not, you can also rent/hire/buy equipment from the many shops near your Hotel. If you wish, you can also have a guided sightseeing tour of the city's major UNESCO World Heritage Sites as well. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

You will be transferred to the airport early in the morning for your Lukla flight. The short Lukla flight presents amazing views of the mountain peaks. From Lukla, you will make your way to Chutang, passing through a jungle trail and crossing a bridge over the Handi Khola. Along the way, you will reach Surkhe village. From here, the path continues south and crosses the Chutok-La Pass before reaching Chutang. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Chutang.

From Chutang, you will proceed further along the valley floor to reach the Zatrwa La foothill. It is a steady trek uphill and the land is filled with beautiful pastures and views of the mountain peaks like the Kusum Kanguru, the Ama Dablam, and Lhotse among others. Overnight stay at the base.

Crossing the mountain pass, you will ascend-and-descend along the blooming hillocks of pine and juniper and cross terrace farms to reach Kothe. The distant views of the mountain peaks like Everest, the Ama Dablam, the Lhotse Peak, Nuptse, and many others against the valley's green contrast present a great sight. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Kothe.

Trekking along the Hinku Khola, you will be in constant view of the Mera Peak today. Passing by the settlement of Gondishung, you will make your way to Hinku Dragka. Along the way, you will also pass by the Lungsumba Gompa where a stone inscription can be found that includes information on Mera Peak. A short hike from the Gompa then led to Thangnak. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Thangnak.

This day is reserved for acclimatization. You will have a relaxing day at Thangnak today, exploring the village. The settlement of Thangnak is mainly occupied by the ethnic Sherpa where you can where experience their lifestyle. The village also has many Gumbas and small chortens with Mani stone walls. It presents amazing views of the Mountain Peaks as well. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Thangnak.

Further from Thangnak, the path follows a lateral moraine of the Dig Glacier. The site presents spectacular views of the Charpate Himal. You will follow the path to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers. From here, you will steadily climb up to the Khare village from where you can get good views of the northern face of Mera Peak. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Khare.

Walking through a boulder-strewn terrain, you will follow the path steeply uphill to reach the Mera Peak Base Camp. From the camp, you will continue further ahead through the Mera La Mountain Pass to reach the Mera High Camp. The path is rocky and can be perilous if there is snow. Trekking to the top of the rock band marked by a cairn, you will hike ahead for High Camp. Along the way, you can enjoy breath-taking views of the Everest Peaks, like Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Overnight stay at Mera High Camp.

This is one of the important days of the entire trip. You will be summiting Mera Peak today. Waking up early at 2 in the morning, you will make your way up the glacier. Following the path onto the ridge, you will continue, up the slope that starts to thin out. The Ridgeline gets left behind at the sight of the Mera Peak comes into view. With the help of ropes and other climbing equipment, you will begin your climb. Finally, as you reach the summit, you can take in mesmerizing views of the neighboring Everest peaks. After enjoying the sight and the achievement, you will slowly retrace your steps back down the summit. Overnight stay at base camp.

From the base camp, you will follow the pathway back down the valley, passing through the coruscating woodlands once again. The trip is mostly downhill and is ever-present with amazing Himalayan sights. Overnight stay at the guesthouse.

Deep into the emerald landscapes of the Hinku valley, the terrain is embedded with glacial lakes. Following the rough pathway, you will trek through the pastures and the rock-strewn acreages towards Panch Pokhari. Overnight stay at the guesthouse.

This is another day reserved for acclimatization. Today, you can enjoy the lakeside view of the terrains and also relax at the beautiful site that the five lakebeds present. The landscape is quite serene and the horizons are filled with wonderful views of Mera Peak. Overnight stay at the guesthouse.

You will be trekking through the remote acreages of the valley to reach the Amphu Laptsa Base Camp today. This is an extremely off-beaten trail and it is very uncommon to see any other trekkers here along the journey. Steeply ascending just beyond the lake, you will be traversing along the wilderness of the Hinku valley. Finally, you will reach the base camp. Overnight stay at the Amphu Laptsa Base Camp. 

Waking up early in the morning to cross the pass, you will start the day by making your strenuous trip uphill. The trip is laden with rough terrains and a straining uphill climb. When you reach the top of the pass, you can get mesmerizing sights of the sprawling Hinku valley and the distant mountain peaks on the horizon. After taking in the views, you will start your descent back down towards Chhukung. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Chhukung.

Following the pathway that travels uphill through alpine woods, you will make your way to the Island Peak Base Camp. The trek is filled with changing terrains altering from pasturelands to snowy fields. You can also see many yaks grazing in the pastures, with cliffs occasionally hinting at the sight of the elusive Himalayan Thar. The horizons are also decorated with views of the rising peaks. Overnight stay at Island Peak Base Camp. 

This is another one of the important days of the trip. Waking up early in the morning, you will climb your way to the summit of Island Peak. The snowy terrain is filled with crevasses and hollow grounds, so you will follow your Sherpa guide carefully as he leads the way. Climbing over metal rungs of ladders placed over deep crevasses and trudging up the slopes with crampons on your boots, you will finally reach the summit. Views of the surrounding peaks dramatically present themselves from the top. After taking in the sights, you will carefully navigate your way back down to base camp and towards Chhukung. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Chhukung.

Trekking downhill past smaller settlements, you will be making your way back to Dingboche. The terrain changes from snowy glacial sludge to greener pastures and alpine woods. The lower ends of the valley then give way to Dingboche- the summer valley of the Khumbu region. Dingboche also presents amazing views of Island Peak. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Dingboche.

Following the winding pathway, you will trek through the vast grasslands and narrow cliffs towards the ridgeline above the valley. The Imja River flows below the ravines. As you make your way towards ridgelines, crossing suspension bridges, you can get dramatic highland sights of the Himalayas. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Deboche.

Finally, the trekking trip presents a down-hill serpentine of the trail that will take you back to Namche Bazaar. The terrain is easy and gives amazing serenity and Himalayan ambiance. Along the way, you can see many locals going about their way with caravans of goods, a contrast to the remote off-beaten paths that Khumbu presents that are more often quite isolated. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Namche.

From Namche, you will have a relatively easy trekking trip downhill back towards Lukla. You will be trekking once again through the alpine forests of the national park, which you will exit at Monjo. Along the way, you will pass Phakding to reach Lukla. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Lukla.

You will bid the Everest peaks goodbye for the last time today as you catch your early flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be dropped back at the airport for your departure.