Mera Peak - Amphulaptsa Pass - Island Peak
Trekking period: 19 days
Dates: 30th March - 20th April
Duration: 21 days
Mera Peak: Officially the highest of Nepal's permitted trekking peaks, rises to the south of Everest. Mera stands at 6,476m. The first ascent of Mera was made by J.O.M Roberts and Sen Tenzing on 20 May 1953 by the now standard route from the Mera la. By it's standard route from the Mera la, the ascent is technically straightforward: however after a heavy fall of snow or when the maze of the crevasses are open, the way can be long and demanding.
Island Peak: Seen from above Dingboche the mountain does resemble an island in a sea of ice. It was first climbed in 1953 by a very prestigious team in preparation for the ascent of Everest. It is n interesting and attractive summit with a highly glaciated West Face rising from the Lhotse glacier. The mountain itself is an extension of the South ridge of Lhotse Shar and is separated by a small col. Above this gap, rising to the south is a classically beautiful ridge leading to the summit of Imja Tse. As well as providing an enjoyable climb the peak also provides some of the most striking scenery in Khumbu.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and our representative will meet you at the airport with welcome garlands. Transfer to your Hotel.
Day 02: Rest day / Sightseeing (optional)
Trekking starts:
Day 03: Kathmandu - Lukla - Chutanga
This is a 45 minutes flight to Lukla from Katmandu. Lukla is at 2,840m. From Lukla the path traverses south-east through forest, crossing several cascading streams. Our first camp is at Chutanga 3,400m.
Day 04: Chutanga
Acclimatization day in Chutanga. We will hike up to Kharka Tang for acclimatization and return down to Chutanga.
Day 05: Chutanga - Tuli Kharka
This is 05 hr walk to Tuli Kharka crossing Zatrwa la which is at 4,600m / 15,000ft. Tuli Kharka is at 4,400m.
Day 06: Tuli Kharka - Kotay
This is 05 hr downhill walk to Kotay. Kotay is at 3,500m.
Day 07: Kotay - Tagnag
This is 06 hr walk to Tagnag. Tagnag is at 4,246m. There is a summer settlement here and also has a two or three lodges open during the trekking season.
Day 07: Tagnag - Khare
This is 04 hr walk to Khare which is at 5,100m.
Day 08: Rest day in Khare
Day 09: Khare - Mera peak high camp
You climb to Mera la glacier and start an easy climb towards Mera peak High Camp which is behind the rock at 5800m.
Day 10: Summit Mera Peak (6,476m / 21,247ft) - Kongmadingma
We leave early at four in the morning and summit at 9:00 am. The last 50m are 45- 50 degrees steep and we will fix a rope. Return to high camp and start descending down to Mera la and towards the Hongu valley.
Day 11: Kongmadingma - Setipokhari
You walk along the Hongu valley.
Day 12: Setipokhari - Amphulaptsa base camp.
We are still in the Hongu valley, and will start our preparation to go over the Amphulaptsa pass on the next day.
Day 13: Amphulaptsa base camp- Amphulaptsa pass - Island peak base camp
On this day you cross over the Amphulaptsa base camp where we will put up a fixed rope to help the porters to descend down safely. You will continue walking towards the Island peak base camp and camp close to Island peak base camp.
Day 14: Rest day at Island peak base camp (5,000m)
Day 15: Climb Island peak (6,189m / 20,305ft). Return to base camp.
Day 16: Trek to Pangboche
Day 17: Trek to Namche
Day 18: Trek to Lukla
Day 19: Fly out to Kathmandu
Day 20: Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 21: International departure
Service Includes
All meals and accommodations in tea houses and camping during trekking and climbing Mera peak and Island peak, all meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner) with both vegetarian and non vegetarian served, all camping equipment (two men tent, kitchen tent, dinning tent, toilet tent, mattresses) kitchen equipment, high altitude tents, porters and yaks during the trek, all staffs and porters insurance, cook and kitchen boys, climbing Sherpa, group climbing equipment (9mm climbing rope and 200m fixed static rope, ices crews, carabineers and snow bars), peak permit to climb Mera peak and Island peak, wages and equipment allowance for climbing Sherpa guide and all staff, equipment for staff and porters, national park entry fees, all domestic cargo clearance, airport transport to airport and hotel, domestic flights (Ktm/ Lukla/ Ktm). 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu.
Services Excluded
Insurance and it should cover helicopter evacuation in case of an emergency, soft drinks and bottled water, meals in Kathmandu, personal gear, mountaineering boots and any other expenses in case of any political disturbances or natural disaster.