Mera Peak and Amphu Lapcha Pass are considered one of the thrilling trekking of the famous Khumbu region and are dominated by Mt. Everest. Especially, Mountain lovers choose this trekking as an adventure activity on their holiday. Mera Peak and Amphu Lapcha Pass include the broad experience of the Khumbu region as the famous Mera Peak Climbing is on the way to the Amphu Lapcha Pass and goes through Seto Pokhari and Chhukung behind the island peak and in front of Amadablam. The trekkers must know using the climbing equipment and must be physically fit and fine. You can have a magnificent view of the white Himalayas and the scenery of lakes Hongu lakes and PanchPokhari lakes. Submerge yourself in the tranquillity of the almighty snow-clad mountains in this expedition. Mera Peak and Amphu Lapcha Pass trek provides the adrenaline rush in you while climbing the peak and once you reach the summit it’s a sheer moment of joy, bliss, and achievement.
Permits
In Nepal’s Himalayas, permits are required. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Entrance Permit, Sagarmatha National Park Permit (SNP), and Makalu Barun National Park Permit are the necessary licenses.
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Welcome! To Kathmandu Nepal. Asian Heritage Treks & Travel Representative welcome you at the Airport with your nameplate. After Arrival at Nepal airport transfer you to the hotel. On the way Airport to Hotel, you will pass by the Open cremation Place (Pashupatinath temple), the Royal Palace Museum i.e. Narayanhity, Garden Of Dream, and reach the Thamel. Your hotel will be downtown at Touristic Hub. Our representative will facilitate you and discuss your travel itinerary. There will be enough time to stroll through the street of Thamel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar
Have your breakfast in the morning and then get ready to catch an early morning flight to Lukla and begin your trek to Paiya after landing at the Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla. You will walk on a jungle trail, cross a bridge over the Handi Khola and reach Surke Village. From here you will continue moving south and cross the Chutok La pass before reaching the small settlement of Paiya, also known as Chuck.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp/local lodge at Paiya.
After Breakfast, you will commence today’s trek. You will cross the Paiya Khola and start to climb steeply to the ridge-line overlooking the Khahare Khola. From Khahare Khola, you will descend from the other side of the ridge to reach Pangkongma.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp/local lodge at Pangkongma.
Have your breakfast and get ready to head towards Nashing Dingma. From Pangkongma, you will start a gradual climb to reach Pangum La (3175 m) which is your gateway towards Hinku Valley. From here you have to descend slowly to the Hinku River and from Hinku River, you again climb up to the Surke La. Here you will walk through a mix of terraced slopes containing grain crops intersperse by undisturbed forests of the upper temperate zone; maples, rhododendrons, and fir with some wild flora and fauna.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp/local lodge at Nashing Dingma.
After having breakfast, you will climb up to the Source La (3085m/10118ft) and from here you follow the back of the SurkeDanda ridge northwards towards Mera and the Hinku. Our staff will set up the tents here.
Accommodation:Overnight in Camp at Chalem Kharka.
Have your breakfast in the morning and then continue the trek, today you will climb higher and higher over a hillock of 4000 meters and then 4500 meters. Now, you will be walking above the tree line and grassy slopes and rocky outcrops and cliffs. Then, you descend to a camp set near a series of five lakes, PanchPokhari, set beside the river of the Chunbu Kharka.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp at Chunbu Kharka.
Today is your acclimatization day. You can enjoy nature and explore the surrounding with our staff. Simply enjoy being close to nature this day.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp at Chunbu Kharka.
Have your breakfast and today you travel through the trekking route which contours around many ridges on the eastern side of the Hinku, and then you will be descending lower into forests of rhododendron. Near the valley, you will see the devastation caused in 1998 when the wall of SabaiTsho, a glacial lake, broke and flooded the valley. We will also catch our first glimpses of Mera from the south, with all 3 peaks visible. You will walk for some minutes to a pleasant grassy field, which is today’s campsite.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp at Hinku Valley Camp.
Today you are in the Hinku Valley camp. After having breakfast, you will cross over the river by a yak herder’s bridge and join the main trail. The trail leads you to the day’s ultimate destination; the beautiful village of Kote. The village primarily serves the trekking groups that come for Mera peak climbing.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp at Kote.
After your breakfast gets ready to head towards Tagnag, On the way you will see the views of dramatic peaks of the valley; KusumKanguru. The path then leads up on to the pastures on the left-hand side and pleasant easy trails to Tagg. Today you will also enjoy the view of Mera Peak, initially at the confluence of the SanuDrangka above Kote. If the weather is clear, you can see the beautiful south face of Mera Peak. Now, this is time for your final approach to Tagnag. You are now among the mountains and starting to prepare for your climb.
Accommodation: Overnight at Camp at Tagnag.
After your breakfast, you will start to hike towards Khahare. From Khahare, you can experience the excellent view of the valley to the north of the Hinku Nup glacier and the line of peaks beyond it. You will walk through the easy trail until you reach the last section. The last part up to the base camp at Khahare is steep and you have to go to a higher altitude. The climb is short and you will reach there during lunchtime.
Accommodation: Overnight at Camp at Khahare.
Have your breakfast in the morning and today you will have to climb steadily out of the valley and up to lateral moraine and grassy culverts to the last camp below the snowline. The route is fairly straightforward. You will take rest and prepare yourself for the next day’s climbing attempt as well.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp at Mera Base Camp.
These three days going to be tough and you and your team member will plan the weather needs to favor your side too, you would move up to the rock and glaciated camp just off the Mera La saddle at approx. 5400m/17712ft. Plastic mountaineering boots are usually worn from the base through to the summit bid and return. Whilst they feel clumsy they are perfect for the job, providing warmth, protection, and stability for the variable terrain including loose rocks, snow, and ice. Another camp is set halfway up the long North Slope of the mountain, at about 5700m/18696ft near a rock knob. Although it is a shorter distance here, it can be difficult in poor conditions and you are at altitude and are harder and further than it first appears.
The summit bid will be made early in the morning (anywhere from 2 am to 5 am) from this high camp, and take around 4 to 6 hours to make the summit. Whilst the distance doesn’t look far, you can be assured that it will be hard work, and all the preparations and a positive, tempered attitude will pay off here. It is usually necessary to rope up for much of the summit approach due to crevasse hazards along the route.
The route can vary depending on the conditions of the season but usually skirts around a major shoulder in front of us to the backside of the mountain and then traverse in a fairly straightforward approach to the summit knob. As the light comes, you can enjoy incredible views across Baruntse (7129 m), Chamlang (7319 m), and NauLekh (6360 m) with Makalu (8481 m) looming behind. Further to our left is Everest, peaking over several unnamed peaks of the Hinku. To the south, you can see for miles down to the terrain.
Aim to make the summit early/mid-morning and return to base camp after the summit. The exact schedule will depend on many factors, including the weather, the condition of the route, and the condition of the members. Our contingency of equipment and experienced staff and a time buffer gives us a fair amount of flexibility to achieve success for all who have worked hard and consistently from the beginning of the expedition. The day will be long, and this is where all the training beforehand, the trek approach, and the right attitude will combine to give you stamina and confidence to be part of a sound team, with optimum chances for the summit.
Accommodation: Overnight at Camp at Mera.
You will need to make a relatively early start today. Once our porters are organized you will commence your most remote stages of the expedition. You descend into the Hinku valley near to five large glacial lakes that sprawl out before us. They are known as PanchPokhari (five lakes). The Amphu Lapcha pass is situated immediately at the head of the valley to our right and is the low point on the ridge between the Hinku and the Imja valleys. For this day or so you are in the Hinku. A new vista of peaks spans out before us including Amadablam to the distant westward and many unnamed peaks. The camp is set to close to the rocks that lead up to the pass.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp at Hinku Valley.
Today is a rest day for you and also the final preparations and gear checks for your pass crossing Amphu Lapcha. Have enough rest physically today as tomorrow is another tough climbing for you. If you want to explore the surroundings make sure not to get tired and exhausted.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp at Amphu Lapcha Base Camp.
After early breakfast, an alpine starts for our pass crossing. Once again, ferrying across all our loads together with all party members, crew, porters, and members take time. The approach to the pass from the Hinku is deceptive. Facing east and southward there is much more sun and little snow, just a collection of rocks that gradually lead up to the gap we travel through. On the north-facing side, you find steep slopes of snow that you must take care of to descend by fixed ropes to the snow basins below and subsequent moraine and alpine valley beyond. The views from this pass crossing to the peaks of Khumbu are unmatched. Any spare moment one may have whilst you are climbing and descending will allow one to appreciate the spectacle of the peaks of the region.
Accommodation: Overnight in Camp at Island Peak Base Camp.
Have your breakfast and start to head towards Lukla. Your trek starts descending through the famous Khumbu Valley to Tengboche Monastery and Namche Bazaar. Namche is known as the Sherpa capital and it is a great place to wander around, visit the Tibetan stalls or enjoy the Swiss bakeries. You descend the slopes of Namche to the Dudh Koshi joining the main trail to follow at Riverside through numerous villages to Phakding. On crossing the bridge, you trek a short distance up and around, to the broad flat spur that Lukla lies upon. The last night is always memorable for the end-of-the-trip celebration with all the crew and porters.
Accommodation: Overnight in an available Hotel at Lukla.
After early morning breakfast in Lukla, you will fly back to Kathmandu, make sure to get your seat on the left side of the plane as from this site you will be able to witness the panoramic and majestic view of the Himalayas ranging from north to the far east. Upon arrival, our guide will transfer you to your hotel. Check in at the hotel and have a sound rest. This marks the end of the Mera Peak and Amphu Lapcha Pass trek.
Accommodation: Overnight Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar in Kathmandu.
Our representative will pick you up and drive you to Kathmandu. You will be advised and assisted with your onward travel arrangements and transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport by our private van around 3 hours before your flight schedule and flight back to your home/other travel destination.
Have a safe journey onwards.
