Mera Peak Climbing with Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek

Trip Highlights

Non-challenging hike and mountaineering for an amateur

  • Get to witness the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest
  • Experience the high pastures, remote villages, Sherpa culture, traditions, and lifestyle
  • Witness breathtaking views of the stunning Himalayan mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Ama Dablam, etc
  • Climbing Mera Peak and cross-challenging Amphu Lapcha La Pass
  • Experience scenic Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu mountain flight
  • Experience the warm homestay and vibrant tea houses along the way

The classified highest trekking peak in Nepal, Mera Peak (6,475 m) falls on the Mahalangur section, the Barun sub-section of the Himalayas, in the Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) region, Nepal. Mera Peak is not that technically advanced, but climbers have to be physically strong to handle any hurdles that may arise while climbing.

This peak is also known as the practice peak before climbing Mount Everest. From the top of Mera Peak, you get the finest view of the other four eight-thousanders- Mt. Everest (8,849 m), Mt. Makalu (8,643m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,081 m), and Mt. Lhotse (8,586 m).

To enjoy this venture fully, one should put more effort into their fitness. As a part of the preparation, you should avoid fatty, oily, and fried foods and exercise regularly. The highly liquid foods will keep the body hydrated, and you might not have to return in the middle of climbing because of altitude sickness.

Mera Peak climbing with the Amphu Lapcha pass trek is one of the most adventurous ventures in the Everest region. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced climber, Mera Peak is an ideal spot to begin your mountaineering journey in the Himalayas. It is the best trekking peak for someone who has been trekking and wants to level up in the Himalayas.

During the climbing, one can get a grip on tools such as crampons, ice-axe, and other mountaineering gear. Likewise, the trekking part of this trip ascends and descends via lush forests and pictures of Sherpa villages, letting you experience an authentic mountain lifestyle. The journey is full of breathtaking landscapes and fantastic mountain views.

Itinerary

After the custom formality completes at Tribhuvan International Airport, our team representatives will pick you up at the gate and lead you to your designated hotel. In the evening, you will get to enjoy the typical Nepali cuisine and discuss the trek. Explore the bustling streets of Thamel and end the day.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Food: Welcome dinner

On the second day, there is a preparation for the trek. The mountaineering equipment is inspected to make sure of good condition and usefulness. Likewise, we will discuss the plan for the trek and Mera peak climbing with fellow participants.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Food: Breakfast and dinner

Now you are all set to begin the trek. First, take a 35-minute flight to Lukla. The flight offers scenic views of Kathmandu Valley and magnificent mountain ranges followed by green hills. The flight lands at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. Then heads to Paiya through the dense forests. The trail goes along the Handi Khola to Surke village. To the south, crosses the Chutok La pass and finally reaches the tiny settled Paiyan village. And stay overnight.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 35 minutes flight and 5 to 6 hours trek

The way to Panggom descends from Paiyan to a small bridge. The path here is slippery till Kari La Pass. The journey from here is through the narrow mountain trail with colorful rhododendron flowers and thick bamboo forests with the sight of the superb Dudh Koshi Valley. The trek today ends at Panggom, the village of farmers.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 6-7 hours trek

After a delicious morning breakfast, you will be leaving the Panggom via Panggom LaPass. Ascending to steady woods towards the north leads to Peseng Kharka Khola and then to Peeng Kharka Danda. By crossing the Ningsow stream, you will reach the stopping place of the day, Ningsow Village.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 5 to 6 hours trek

Trek to Chhatra Khola is full of ups and downs. The trail stops at Ramailo Danda. We will take a short break here to stretch our legs and further enter the Makalu BarunNational Park with exclusive views of Mera Peak and Salpa. Here onwards is a walk through the Pasanga Lamhu trail, following Chhatra Khola. This part of the trail is famous for its rare Red Panda.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 4 to 5 hours trek

The trail from Chhatra Khola follows the main trail of Mera Peak in the north. The trail goes via Majang Khola merged with another river while moving along the Hinku Khola valley. You move ahead towards the Tashing Ongma with the seasonal tea shop and continue the trek by crossing the bridge over the Sanu Khola before reaching Kothe. Stay overnight.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 5 to 6 hours trek

The trail continues through the shadow of Mera Peak across the moraine of the Hinku River. We will take a lunch break at Gonsihung, Hinku Drangka settlement of herders for summer. Further, the trail passes by the 200 years old Lungsumgba Gompa with the stone inscription of Mera Peak and its route. Walking through, you will reach the Thaknak, with primitive lodges and shops, where you can enjoy organic vegetables and food.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 3 to 4 hours trek

Thaknak is left by following the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, enjoying the wonderful beauty of Charpate Himal. Then the trail passes through moraines to the snout of Hiknu nup, Shar glaciers, and the steppes of Khare. Khare welcomes the spectacular view of northern Mera Peak. You will take lunch and hike around after you reach Khare.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 3 to 4 hours trek

On the 10th day, you will stay at Khare solely for acclimatization to the elevation. You will receive basic training in climbing by the leaders to polish techniques and information related to climbing gears like the ice axe, ascender, boots, crampons, and harness with demonstration, including a climbing rope. Stay overnight in Khare.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

The route to Mera High Camp is a bit dangerous due to snowy rocks on the trail with a series of cracks and openings. Leaving Khare, we begin walking on boulder-strewn to Mera Peak Base camp. The trail continues through Mera La Pass and ascends to Mera High Camp.

You have to make your way to the top of the rock band by a large burial mound. Here, you will get to enjoy the fun of camping with the incredible views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang, and Baruntse.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 5 to 6 hours climbing

This morning you have to wake up early in the first hour of the day and have breakfast around 2 AM for Summit. The first few hours of climbing will be freezing and get warmer as you climb up to witness the jaw-dropping sunrise on the peaks. The route is non-technical, with the increasing height of the ridges followed by thin air.

Further, the climb steepens to Mera Peak summit with the never seen astonishing close-up view of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Nuptse, Chamlang, Baruntse, and many other snow-capped mountains. After spending quality time at the Mera Peak summit, you trek back to reach Kongma Dingma following the same route.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 8-9 hours

The weather in the Himalayas might not always be in favor. This day is a contingency in case unable to summit to the Mera due to bad weather conditions or any other unanticipated reason.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After our challenging summit of Mera Peak, we’ll spend one day resting and recovering. The whole day, there would not be any other activities rather than taking much-needed rest.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Kongma Dingma heads up to the pasture land of a remote valley with yaks grazing. The trail is dominated by the great Chamlang mountains on the left. The incredible Baruntse looks just in front. After passing a few terrains, you will be at the major attraction point of the world for mountains with the highest group of the peaks. The trek continues until arriving at Seto Pokhari for overnight camping. Seto Pokhari is a 'White Lake' in the Nepali language. It is the first of a series of lakes in the upper Honku Basin.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 5 to 6 hours trek

One of the remotest parts of the Himalayas is Amphu Lapcha. The trek from SetoPokhari gradually ascends to Honku Valley with the pure mountain wilderness. Visitors are rare except during the peak trekking seasons. Witness stunning lakes of the upper Honku basin on the way. The trail goes beside the impressive Honku glacier and ends at Amphu Lapcha Base Camp.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 5 to 6 hours trek

We will be trekking through Amphu Lapcha Glacier, crossing over the Amphu Lapcha La Pass nearby Lhotse Shar Glaciar and Imja Glacier. The trail rounds half the Imja Tsho Lake before reaching the main island peak trail. The trail further goes via the Ama Dablam Glacier to Chhukung village for the night stay.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 9 to 10 hours trek

The trek then goes through several Sherpa villages. After a few hours of trekking from Chukkung, you will arrive at Dingboche village, known as the summer valley of the Khumbu region. Here, get plenty of rest and stay overnight to continue your journey.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 1 to 2 hours

The trail descends for a while before climbing up towards Tengboche via Pangboche and Deboche villages. You will visit the Tengboche monastery on the way and descend through a dense forest area before the village of Trashinga. This trail is very convenient rather than tough and leads us to Namche Bazaar, the gate of mountains.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 6 to 7 hours trek

The trail of this day has rocky terrains. It is a downhill trek alongside the Dudh Koshiriver, crossing multiple suspension bridges adorned with prayer flags., several holy monasteries, and villages to Lukla. Here you will take a day break in the local lodge.

  • Accommodation: Local hotel/tea houses
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Duration: 6 to 7 hours trek

After the final goodbye to the Lukla and magical mountains in the morning, you will head back to Kathmandu on a scenic flight of 35 minutes. Our guide will transfer us to the hotel. Later in the day, shop for souvenirs. Enjoy the delicious farewell dinner over the reminiscence of your achievements with the team members.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Food: Breakfast and farewell dinner
  • Duration: 35 minutes flight

After checking your belongings, the team representative will drop you off at the international flight.

Food: Breakfast

Cost Includes
  • Pickup from/to the international and domestic airports via private vehicles as per the itinerary
  • Standard hotel lodging in Kathmandu on a twin shared bed with breakfast as per itinerary
  • Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner ) and local tea house accommodation during the trek
  • Highly experienced and medically trained licensed mountain guide with their meals, flight insurance, necessary equipment, accommodations, and salary
  • Hot drinks such as tea, boiled water, and coffee throughout the trek
  • Reliable local porter/helper (1 porter for 2 trekkers with maximum weights of 10kg each)
  • All the trekking documents and expenses with the government taxes for Mera Peak climbing
  • Makalu region entry fees and Trekking Information management system (TIMS) card
  • Required personal and group climbing gear: climbing boot, crampons, ice axe, harness, jumar, carabiner, climbing rope, etc
  • Necessary camping gear such as a sleeping tent, mattress, dining tent, kitchen, and toilet tent
  • Supplementary oxygen cylinder with a comprehensive first-aid kit and Gamow bag in case of mountain sickness
Cost Excludes
  • Nepal entry visa fees
  • International airfare, airport taxes
  • Travel insurances
  • Extra backpacks charge.
  • Main meals and drinks in Kathmandu
  • Tips and personal expenses for a hot shower, battery charge, mineral water, telephone, etc
  • Extra accommodation which is not included in the itinerary due to any reason
  • Trip Duration: 22 Days
  • Difficulty Level: Very Strenuous
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