Mera & Island Peak Crossing Amphu Lapcha

Mera Peak (6,476m) and Island Peak (6,189m) are both highly sought after summits. Although geographically fairly close together, they are separated by the formidable mountain chain dividing the Hongu and Khumbu Valleys. This expedition provides an opportunity for mountaineers to attempt both peaks, linking them with a crossing of the remote and stunning Amphu Labtsa Pass (5,780m). Mera Peak is the highest "trekking peak" in Nepal. It is less technical than Island Peak, but summit day is a tough outing, and it's often bitterly cold. Amphu Lapcha pass trekking is one of the best outstanding and spectacular alpine high pass trek leads adventurous trekking trail crossing Mera La and Amphu Lapcha pass, which is one of the most challenging pass situated in Southeast of Everest Region. This adventure high passes trek is one of the challenging trekking pass in the Nepal, which offers fascinating experience. This trekking trail is situated in quite high elevation and it demands physical fitness.

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Brief itinerary

Day 1
International Arrival .Overnight in Hotel
Day 2
Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight in Hotel B
Day 3
Fly to Lukla( 2800m/9,186ft) & trek to Chutanga (3450m/11,320ft) Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 4
Chutanga to Tuli Kharka (4,250m/13,944ft) via Zatrwa La pass (4600m) Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 5
Tuli Kharka to Gothey (3600m/11,812ft) Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 6
Gothey to Thagnag (4,350m/14,272ft) Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 7
Rest day for acclimatization at Thagnag Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 8
Thagnag to Khare (5,025m/16,486ft) Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 9
Ice climbing practice @ Khare Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 10
Khare to Mera base camp (5,350m/17,552ft) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 11
Base Camp to high camp (5,750m/18,865ft) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 12
Summit day( 6476m/21,241ft) and descend to at Kongma Dingma (4415m) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 13
Spare day for Bad weather. Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 14
Kongma Ding to Setopokhari ( 4785m) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 15
Setopokhari to Amphu Lapcha High camp (5400m) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 16
Amphulapcha High camp to Chukkung (4725m) Via Amphu Labtsa Pass (5,780m). Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 17
Rest day in Chukkung Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 18
Chukkung Island Peak base camp(5050m) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 19
Island Peak summit (6189m) & back to Chukkung Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 20
Reserved day incase of bad weather Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 21
Chukkung to Namche Bazar(3440m) Overnight in Trekking Lodges BLD
Day 22
Namche to Lukla(2810m) Overnight in Trekking Lodges BLD
Day 23
Fly to Kathmandu Overnight in Hotel B
Day 24
Free Day in Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel BD
Day 25
Final Departure. B

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Day 1
International Arrival .Overnight in Hotel
Day 2
Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight in Hotel B
Day 3
Fly to Lukla( 2800m/9,186ft) & trek to Chutanga (3450m/11,320ft) Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 4
Chutanga to Tuli Kharka (4,250m/13,944ft) via Zatrwa La pass (4600m) Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 5
Tuli Kharka to Gothey (3600m/11,812ft) Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 6
Gothey to Thagnag (4,350m/14,272ft) Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 7
Rest day for acclimatization at Thagnag Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 8
Thagnag to Khare (5,025m/16,486ft) Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 9
Ice climbing practice @ Khare Overnight in Basic lodges BLD
Day 10
Khare to Mera base camp (5,350m/17,552ft) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 11
Base Camp to high camp (5,750m/18,865ft) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 12
Summit day( 6476m/21,241ft) and descend to at Kongma Dingma (4415m) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 13
Spare day for Bad weather. Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 14
Kongma Ding to Setopokhari ( 4785m) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 15
Setopokhari to Amphu Lapcha High camp (5400m) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 16
Amphulapcha High camp to Chukkung (4725m) Via Amphu Labtsa Pass (5,780m). Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 17
Rest day in Chukkung Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 18
Chukkung Island Peak base camp(5050m) Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 19
Island Peak summit (6189m) & back to Chukkung Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 20
Reserved day incase of bad weather Overnight in TENT BLD
Day 21
Chukkung to Namche Bazar(3440m) Overnight in Trekking Lodges BLD
Day 22
Namche to Lukla(2810m) Overnight in Trekking Lodges BLD
Day 23
Fly to Kathmandu Overnight in Hotel B
Day 24
Free Day in Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel BD
Day 25
Final Departure. B

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Recommended equipment list: Trekkers need to provide their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment are available for hire from us as like Down Jacket

Footwear : Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.

Clothing : Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.

Other equipment: Sleeping bag (5 seasons), lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters.

Other items: Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit.

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