Mera and Island peak climbing via Amphu Lapcha pass -
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.
| 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$, But you can obtain your visa in Kathmandu airport if you have not taken from your country.
- Tips for trekking staff.
- Your personal equipment such as Sleeping.Bag / Crampons / Harness ice ax, and ice hammer.
- Please don't forget to bring with you 2 passport of size pictures.
- Sleeping bag rental and down Jacket if needed.
- All the meals are included on the trek but we only include breakfast while you are in Kathmandu.
(6,461m) Mera peak (5,845m) Amphu Lapcha pass and (6,189m) Island peak
September to 10 November and March to May
Day time normal and during Night 5-15 degrees at the high camp
Trekking and climbing cost Per person US$ 3,145 Per person minimum 2 pax in the group.
Fixe rope-main rope-Ice C row, Snow bag, Ice hummer, Jummar, Harness, and other equipment.
5 to 11- hours per day we walked during the trek
Passport photocopy (should be very clear with color scan) and validity minimum 6 months. 2 passport size photo. Occupation. Home details address. Insurance copy
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.
No, you can hire climbing equipment at Khare and Chhukung.
Feels like hangover & Feeling not good/ Headache/ Shortness of Breath/ Loss of appetite/ Sleep not good/ vomiting/ fevers etc.
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
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.
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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