Mera and Island peak climbing via Amphu Lapcha pass -

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Trekking Route: Lukla/Khare Mera high camp Amphu lapcha pass Island peak Namche Lukla
Best Time: Sep to Nov and April and May
Transport: Plane
Minimum Pax: 2
Places Cover: Kathmandu - Luklar - Kothe - Khare - Mera Peak climbing - Ama Laptsa pass - Island Peak climbing - Chhukung - Namche - Lukla Kathmandu

Mera and Island peak climbing via Amphu Lapcha pass

Mera Peak and Island Peak climbing via Amphu Lapcha pass offer beautiful Himalayan views, along with the trekking and mountaineering experience.

Peak climbing altitude

Climbing Mera Peak altitude is (6,470m) in feet (21,247). The peak is known for being one of the highest Trekking peaks in the Everest Khumbu region, providing a relatively non-technical climb but still demanding in terms of altitude endurance.

What will you see from the Mera Peak?

From the Summit of Mera Peak, you will have excellent views of five of the world’s highest peaks, such as Mount Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), and over six thousand high Trekking Peaks.

Landscape and Glacier

You will be walking among the vast glaciers, especially during the ascent to the summit. The Mera glacier is a defending feature, offering icy trails and expansive ice fields.

Alpine scenery

The trek to Mera Peak passes through rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and traditional Sherpa villages before reaching Khare.

Mera and Island peak climbing via Amphu Lapchha pass

Rivers and valleys: Along the trekking trails, you will cross suspension bridges over rivers like the Hinku River, which passes through the remote Hinku Valley, known for its isolation and scenic beauty.

Island peak climbing

Imja Tse- The Island’s peak altitude is (6,189m) -20305 feet populer trekking peak in Everest. It is often climbed as part of an acclimatization process for the high Summit Everest expedition.

What you will see from the Island Peak summit.

Mt, Everest, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Baruntse, and Ama Dablam are visible throughout the climbing and provide one of the most photographed sights in the Khumbu Everest region.

Khumbu and Imja glacier

The route of Island Peak Base Camp takes you near the Khumbu Glacier and Imja Glacier, providing a dramatic icy environment as you climb higher peaks.

Sherpa villages Trekking and Climbing

During the trek to Island Peak, we pass through the Sherpa village Chhukung, giving insight into Sherpa culture and hospitality.

Mera and Island peak via Amphu Lapcha Pass

Cultural Encounters: Both Trekking and peak climbing take you through the Sherpa villages where you can visit monasteries and stupas and have a good experience of Buddhist traditions and the Sherpa way of life.

Climbing Mera and Island Peak

Climbing Both peaks offer a unique blend of Trekking through the forest and a high mountain pass.

Mera peak climbing with Amphu Lapcha pass Island Peak.

After Mera peak climbing you will cross the Amphu Lapcha Pass at an altitude (5,843m) challenging high pass trek, but a rewarding adventure each of these elements adds a different level of difficulty, and combined, they require strong mountaineering skills.

Mera Peak Climbing Difficulty (6,470 meters / 21,247 feet)

Mera Peak is considered one of the higher trekking peaks in Nepal, but it is technically less demanding compared to others like Island Peak.

Key Challenges:

Over more than 6,000 Meters is the main challenge, proper acclimatization is crucial to avoid altitude sickness.

Glacier walking and crossing

There are glaciers to traverse, particularly near the summit. while not highly technical, you need to know how to use Crampons and ice axes and be comfortable walking rope up on snow and ice.

Cold Temperatures in the high-altitude

Your face will be freezing, especially near the summit, which can be mentally and physically draining.

Difficulty pass

Amphu Lapcha Pass is one of the Khumbu region’s most difficult technical high passes trek (5,845m). it is often tackled after Mera Peak en route up to Island Peak.

Crevasses during the pass

the pass involves glacier travel, and crossing crevasses can be more dangerous. We need to be roped up and have experience managing glacier travel risk.

Amphu Lapcha Location

The Amphu Lapcha pass is a remote and difficult trek, with no easy escape trekking routes. If the weather conditions become bad, it is very dangerous. The Amphu Lamtsa Pass is hard with technical and steep ice with rock, and a remote location.

What is different between Mera and Island Peak?

Island Peak climb is more technical than Mera Peak. You need to use all the Mountaineering equipment due to the steep ice wall.

Key Challenges

Climbing Island involves more technical sections a headwall of 45-50 degrees near the peak summit, where you will need to use fixed ropes and ascend with Jumar devices. The summit ridge is also narrow and exposed

Peak summit Day

Mera and Island peak climbing pushes are long and demanding, requiring a start very early morning, 2-3 am. The physical effort combined with technical climbing makes it more exhausting.

Regarding the Accilimatizion

You need more acclimation planning to deal with the constant high altitude, especially for the Mera Peak, Apmphu Lapcha pass, and Island peak climbing.

Food and accommodation for the Trekking and climbing

Nepal Alsace Trekking company will provide a Local tea house lodge during the trek Mera and Island Peak High Camp we will provide a tent camp. During the trek breakfast, Lunch and dinner will be served from the Tea House Lodge.

Which permits do we need for trekking and climbing

Both Trekking peak climbing permits from Nepal Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) and other Trekking permits- the Sagarmatha National Park permit, Barune National Park permits, and Pasang Lhamu municipality permits we include in our package cost.

Transportation for Mera, Island Peak, and the Amphu Lapcha pass Trek

We arranging a flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla, Kathmandu or Ramechhap Lukla to Ramechhap.

Mera and Island peak climbing cost

The cost will be based on a group of 2-6 people, Groups 01: Climbing costs from March to May | USD 3145 Per pax.

02: Climbing cost from September to November | USD 3020 Per pax.

03: Single climber cost | USD 3485 Any season.

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