Mera and Island peak climbing via Amphu Lapcha pass -

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Duration:
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 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 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 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 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 (6,476 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 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 Amphu Lamtsa Pass is hard with technical and steep ice with rock and remote location.

What is different between Mera with Island Peak?

Island Peak climb is more technical than Mera Peak. You need to use all 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.

Day Destination Altitude Walking Hour Accommodation
1 Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel 1300 one hour drive from airport to hotel Hotel in Kathmandu
2 Day Free at Kathmandu 1300 Free visit in Kathmandu Hotel with B&B Service
3 Flight to Lukla and Trek to Chutok 2800 3-hours Lodge
4 Chotok-Pangom 2846 5-6-hours Lodge
5 Pongoom -Nimso 2863 5-6-hours Lodge
6 Nimso -Chhatre Khola 3691 5-6-hours Lodge
7 Chhatre Khola - Kothe 3691 5-6-hours Lodge
8 Kothe -Tangnak 4360 5-hours Lodge
9 Tangnak -Khare 5100 4-hours Lodge
10 Acclimatize at Khare 5100 2-3-hours visit to Glacier Lodge
11 Khare -high camp 5780 4-hours Tent Camping
12 Summit to Mera peak (6470m) & Back to Kongma Dingma 4900 8-9-hours Tent or Tea house Lodge
13 Kongma Dingma - Rest day 4900 Day acclimations Tent or Tea house
14 Kongmadingma- Seto Pokhari 5.053 5-6-hours Tent Camping or Tea house
15 Seto Pokhari-Amphu Lapcha Base camp 5400 5-6-hours Lodge or tent
16 Crossing Amphu Lapcha pass (5843m) and trek to Island peak base camp 4970 7-8 hours Tent
17 Base camp summit to Island Peak (6,189m) and back to Base camp. 4970 8-9 hours Tent Camping
18 Base camp to Chhukung 4730 4-5 hours Tent Camping
19 Chhukung-Tengboche 3860 6-7 hours Lodge
20 Tengboche-Namche Bazaar Sherpa capital 3440 5-hours Lodge
21 Namche- Lukla 2800 7-hours Lodge
22 Lukla-Kathmandu flight 1300 35 Minutes flight and 35 minutes drive from airport Hotel in Kathmandu
23 Kathmandu 1300 Free day at Kathmandu Hotel in Kathmandu
24 Departure After breakfast drive to international airport Kathmandu Flight to your country At your home

Mera and Island peak via Amphu Labtsa trek cost 3,145 $ Per Person

Cost Includes

  • Arrival and departure Transport Car/ Van/ Hiace.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast as per our itinerary.
  • Full board meals Lunch-dinner Such as Nepali, Indian. Chinese and Italian, much more European food. with tea or coffee during the trek.
  • Lodge and Tented accommodation during the trek.
  • The license holder, Climbing Guide, Insurance, Equipment, day Salary, Food, and Accommodation.
  • The required number of Porters, Including Salary, Insurance, Food, Accommodation, and Equipment.
  • Everest National Park permits.
  • Mera and Island Peak climbing permit fees.
  • Garbage deposit Fees 1000 USD Both peak.
  • General Climbing equipment such as fixed Rope, Ice Screw, Snow Bar, etc.
  • Kathmandu - Lukla – Kathmandu Plane ticket.
  • High Medical Insurance.

Mera and Island peak via Amphu Labtsa Cost Excludes

  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Your Travel Insurance Policy encase if the accident and high altitude Sickness Rescue operation.
  • Nepal entry visa fee 15 Daya 30 US$ and for the 30 Days 50 US$, But you can obtain your visa in Kathmandu airport if you have not taken from your country.
  • Tips for trekking staff.
  • Your personal equipment such as Sleeping.Bag / Crampons / Harness ice ax, and ice hammer.
  • Please don't forget to bring with you 2 passport of size pictures.
  • Sleeping bag rental and down Jacket if needed.
  • All the meals are included on the trek but we only include breakfast while you are in Kathmandu.
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How high is the Mera peak Amphu Lapcha and Island Peak ?

(6,461m) Mera peak (5,845m) Amphu Lapcha pass and (6,189m) Island peak

When is the best time to Climbing and pass?

September to 10 November and March to May

What is the temperature in Climbing peak ?

Day time normal and during Night 5-15 degrees at the high camp

How much does it cost for the trek?

Trekking and climbing cost Per person US$ 3,145 Per person minimum 2 pax in the group.

What kind’s equipment should we need?

Fixe rope-main rope-Ice C row, Snow bag, Ice hummer, Jummar, Harness, and other equipment.

How long do we walking per day?

5 to 11- hours per day we walked during the trek

What Document we need for permit

Passport photocopy (should be very clear with color scan) and validity minimum 6 months. 2 passport size photo. Occupation. Home details address. Insurance copy

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. + walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 3,000 meters you get very cold. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.

Do we carry climbing equipment from Kathmandu?

No, you can hire climbing equipment at Khare and Chhukung.

How do we know about Mountain Sickness?

Feels like hangover & Feeling not good/ Headache/ Shortness of Breath/ Loss of appetite/ Sleep not good/ vomiting/ fevers etc.

We don’t know it is very difficult for trekking peak climbing?

Yes, Peak climbing is not very easy but depends on trekking peaks the same peak is less technical same peak is very steep, and much technical climbing + but you need good mountaineering equipment. We suggest that before the climbing peak you need to do a minimum 5,000 meters high trekking pass

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking and Climbing?

No problem for a woman traveling alone to Nepal as long as she hires a trekking company to provide a guide or porter because the trekking company is responsible for trekking and mountain climbing. Our agency staff always take care of you, and they will provide you a single room single tent during the tea house trek and during the climbing trek. But if you contact a freelance Guide then you get many problems they try to make a chit for a single woman. Therefore if you book a guide porter with un agency then it is good safe your Holyday travel to Nepal.

NEEDED CLIMBING EXPERANCE FOR NEPAL TREKKING PEAKS?

Namaste, Frist inquiry from your trip you will have direct access to experienced and professional climbing guides advice or to ask questions on your arrival in Kathmandu meet with us we will brief you how to climbing Nepal trekking peaks. If you travel with us then, of course, we will provide qualified Guides who have experience high altitude trekking and climbing guides. We provide all the trekking and climbing staff insurance as well. You can speak directly with us about your proposed climbing Nepal Trekking peaks the will brief you on our experience climbing guide who has many times summit Nepal Trekking peaks

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How high is the Mera peak Amphu Lapcha and Island Peak ?

(6,461m) Mera peak (5,845m) Amphu Lapcha pass and (6,189m) Island peak

When is the best time to Climbing and pass?

September to 10 November and March to May

What is the temperature in Climbing peak ?

Day time normal and during Night 5-15 degrees at the high camp

How much does it cost for the trek?

Trekking and climbing cost Per person US$ 3,145 Per person minimum 2 pax in the group.

What kind’s equipment should we need?

Fixe rope-main rope-Ice C row, Snow bag, Ice hummer, Jummar, Harness, and other equipment.

How long do we walking per day?

5 to 11- hours per day we walked during the trek

What Document we need for permit

Passport photocopy (should be very clear with color scan) and validity minimum 6 months. 2 passport size photo. Occupation. Home details address. Insurance copy

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. + walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 3,000 meters you get very cold. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.

Do we carry climbing equipment from Kathmandu?

No, you can hire climbing equipment at Khare and Chhukung.

How do we know about Mountain Sickness?

Feels like hangover & Feeling not good/ Headache/ Shortness of Breath/ Loss of appetite/ Sleep not good/ vomiting/ fevers etc.

We don’t know it is very difficult for trekking peak climbing?

Yes, Peak climbing is not very easy but depends on trekking peaks the same peak is less technical same peak is very steep, and much technical climbing + but you need good mountaineering equipment. We suggest that before the climbing peak you need to do a minimum 5,000 meters high trekking pass

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking and Climbing?

No problem for a woman traveling alone to Nepal as long as she hires a trekking company to provide a guide or porter because the trekking company is responsible for trekking and mountain climbing. Our agency staff always take care of you, and they will provide you a single room single tent during the tea house trek and during the climbing trek. But if you contact a freelance Guide then you get many problems they try to make a chit for a single woman. Therefore if you book a guide porter with un agency then it is good safe your Holyday travel to Nepal.

NEEDED CLIMBING EXPERANCE FOR NEPAL TREKKING PEAKS?

Namaste, Frist inquiry from your trip you will have direct access to experienced and professional climbing guides advice or to ask questions on your arrival in Kathmandu meet with us we will brief you how to climbing Nepal trekking peaks. If you travel with us then, of course, we will provide qualified Guides who have experience high altitude trekking and climbing guides. We provide all the trekking and climbing staff insurance as well. You can speak directly with us about your proposed climbing Nepal Trekking peaks the will brief you on our experience climbing guide who has many times summit Nepal Trekking peaks

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How high is the Mera peak Amphu Lapcha and Island Peak ?

(6,461m) Mera peak (5,845m) Amphu Lapcha pass and (6,189m) Island peak

When is the best time to Climbing and pass?

September to 10 November and March to May

What is the temperature in Climbing peak ?

Day time normal and during Night 5-15 degrees at the high camp

How much does it cost for the trek?

Trekking and climbing cost Per person US$ 3,145 Per person minimum 2 pax in the group.

What kind’s equipment should we need?

Fixe rope-main rope-Ice C row, Snow bag, Ice hummer, Jummar, Harness, and other equipment.

How long do we walking per day?

5 to 11- hours per day we walked during the trek

What Document we need for permit

Passport photocopy (should be very clear with color scan) and validity minimum 6 months. 2 passport size photo. Occupation. Home details address. Insurance copy

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. + walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 3,000 meters you get very cold. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.

Do we carry climbing equipment from Kathmandu?

No, you can hire climbing equipment at Khare and Chhukung.

How do we know about Mountain Sickness?

Feels like hangover & Feeling not good/ Headache/ Shortness of Breath/ Loss of appetite/ Sleep not good/ vomiting/ fevers etc.

We don’t know it is very difficult for trekking peak climbing?

Yes, Peak climbing is not very easy but depends on trekking peaks the same peak is less technical same peak is very steep, and much technical climbing + but you need good mountaineering equipment. We suggest that before the climbing peak you need to do a minimum 5,000 meters high trekking pass

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking and Climbing?

No problem for a woman traveling alone to Nepal as long as she hires a trekking company to provide a guide or porter because the trekking company is responsible for trekking and mountain climbing. Our agency staff always take care of you, and they will provide you a single room single tent during the tea house trek and during the climbing trek. But if you contact a freelance Guide then you get many problems they try to make a chit for a single woman. Therefore if you book a guide porter with un agency then it is good safe your Holyday travel to Nepal.

NEEDED CLIMBING EXPERANCE FOR NEPAL TREKKING PEAKS?

Namaste, Frist inquiry from your trip you will have direct access to experienced and professional climbing guides advice or to ask questions on your arrival in Kathmandu meet with us we will brief you how to climbing Nepal trekking peaks. If you travel with us then, of course, we will provide qualified Guides who have experience high altitude trekking and climbing guides. We provide all the trekking and climbing staff insurance as well. You can speak directly with us about your proposed climbing Nepal Trekking peaks the will brief you on our experience climbing guide who has many times summit Nepal Trekking peaks

Expand/Close
How high is the Mera peak Amphu Lapcha and Island Peak ?

(6,461m) Mera peak (5,845m) Amphu Lapcha pass and (6,189m) Island peak

When is the best time to Climbing and pass?

September to 10 November and March to May

What is the temperature in Climbing peak ?

Day time normal and during Night 5-15 degrees at the high camp

How much does it cost for the trek?

Trekking and climbing cost Per person US$ 3,145 Per person minimum 2 pax in the group.

What kind’s equipment should we need?

Fixe rope-main rope-Ice C row, Snow bag, Ice hummer, Jummar, Harness, and other equipment.

How long do we walking per day?

5 to 11- hours per day we walked during the trek

What Document we need for permit

Passport photocopy (should be very clear with color scan) and validity minimum 6 months. 2 passport size photo. Occupation. Home details address. Insurance copy

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. + walking boot If possible Gore tax boot is better. + Warm socks and Gaiters in case of rain or snow. + Day carry bag and Down Jacket over 3,000 meters you get very cold. + Sleeping bag and others which are not mansions here.

Do we carry climbing equipment from Kathmandu?

No, you can hire climbing equipment at Khare and Chhukung.

How do we know about Mountain Sickness?

Feels like hangover & Feeling not good/ Headache/ Shortness of Breath/ Loss of appetite/ Sleep not good/ vomiting/ fevers etc.

We don’t know it is very difficult for trekking peak climbing?

Yes, Peak climbing is not very easy but depends on trekking peaks the same peak is less technical same peak is very steep, and much technical climbing + but you need good mountaineering equipment. We suggest that before the climbing peak you need to do a minimum 5,000 meters high trekking pass

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking and Climbing?

No problem for a woman traveling alone to Nepal as long as she hires a trekking company to provide a guide or porter because the trekking company is responsible for trekking and mountain climbing. Our agency staff always take care of you, and they will provide you a single room single tent during the tea house trek and during the climbing trek. But if you contact a freelance Guide then you get many problems they try to make a chit for a single woman. Therefore if you book a guide porter with un agency then it is good safe your Holyday travel to Nepal.

NEEDED CLIMBING EXPERANCE FOR NEPAL TREKKING PEAKS?

Namaste, Frist inquiry from your trip you will have direct access to experienced and professional climbing guides advice or to ask questions on your arrival in Kathmandu meet with us we will brief you how to climbing Nepal trekking peaks. If you travel with us then, of course, we will provide qualified Guides who have experience high altitude trekking and climbing guides. We provide all the trekking and climbing staff insurance as well. You can speak directly with us about your proposed climbing Nepal Trekking peaks the will brief you on our experience climbing guide who has many times summit Nepal Trekking peaks

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