Mera Peak Climbing and Amphu Labcha pass-Cost, Distance, Itinerary, In Nepal

Meet our agent and transfer to the hotel upon arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. After checking in, receive a briefing on the tour and spend the evening at leisure.

We unpack and rest for the majority of the day. In the afternoon, we pay a visit to the office. Our climbing leaders will inspect our climbing gear to ensure that it is in good working order for our upcoming adventure. We also meet our fellow participants and talk about our trip. In Kathmandu, spend the night.

After landing at the Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla, we take an early morning flight to Lukla and begin our trek to Paiya. We trek through the bush, cross the Handi Khola on a bridge, and arrive in Surke Village. From here, we travel south and cross the Chutok La pass before arriving in Paiyan, also known as Chutok. Paiya is where you'll spend the night.

After a short descent, we arrive at a tiny bridge. The trail becomes slick from here until we cross the Kari La pass. On a narrow mountain trail, we stroll past rhododendron and bamboo trees. On today's tour, we'll also have the opportunity to marvel at the Dudhkoshi Valley. We continue our journey to Panggom Village, where residents rely on farming and commerce for a living. Panggom is where you'll spend the night.

After breakfast, we set out on our journey. We cross the Panggom La pass after trekking out of Panggom. Then we climb, walk in a straight line, and turn north. We first cross Peseng Kharka Khola, then walk for a while until we reach Peeng Kharka Danda. Before arriving in Ningsow Village, we must cross the Ningsow Khola (stream). Ningsow is where you'll spend the night.

We climb from Ningsow, then descend for a while before climbing again to reach Ramailo Danda. We have spectacular views of Mera Peak and Salpa from here. We enter the Makalu Barun National Park after ascending and descending on our trek. Pasang Lhamu is the name of the route that runs from here to Chhatra Khola. If we're lucky, we could even see the elusive Red Panda along the way. In Chhatra Khola, spend the night.

We take the main trail to Mera Peak to the north. We join another route that runs alongside the Hinku Khola after going along a track that runs alongside the Majang Khola. Our road continues straight ahead to Tashing Ongma, where seasonal tea shops can be found. Before reaching Kothe, we continue our journey and pass the Sanu Khola bridge. In Kothe, spend the night.

In the shadow of Mera Peak, we hike along the Hinku Khola's crest. We eat lunch at Gondishung, a summer herders' village on the Hinku Drangka's west bank. Beyond Gondishung, we visit the 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa, where Mera Peak and its way to Mera are carved into the rock. Thaknak, a summer grazing region with rudimentary hotels and stores, is a short walk away. Thaknak is where you'll spend the night.

We leave Thaknak and travel to Dig Kharka along the lateral moraine of the Dig Glacier, which provides amazing views of the Charpate Himal. The trail climbs steeply to Khare, passing through moraines on its way to the snouts of the Hinku Nup and Shar glaciers. We can see the northern face of Mera Peak from here, which will be an incredible sight. We can go hiking in and around Khare after lunch. Khare will be our home for the night.

We've set aside a day for acclimatization and basic training in order to better prepare ourselves for the Mera Peak ascent. Our climbing leader will show us how to use our climbing gear, such as the ice axe, harness, ascender climbing boots, and crampons, to improve our basic climbing techniques. The ideal technique for using the rope for climbing up and down will be taught as part of the training. Khare is where you'll spend the night.

To get to Mera Peak Base Camp, we have to go across a boulder-strewn route on a high trail. We carry on through the Mera La pass to the Mera High Camp from here. Our path follows a rocky trail with a number of crevasses, which can be dangerous if it has recently snowed. We climb to the summit of the rock band, where there is a massive cairn. Then set up a high camp with spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse's south face, Nuptse, Chamlang, and Baruntse. Mera High Camp is where you'll spend the night.

We get up at 2:00 a.m. to eat breakfast. It'll be bitterly cold at first, but as we progress up the glacier and onto a strange ridge, we'll warm up. The sun's early rays cast a stunning red hue across the peaks. As we gently climb higher into the ever-thinning air, the course remains non-technical. The slope steepens behind the ridge for a length, and the summit reappears. Depending on the weather, we may attach to a fixed rope at the base of the final steep summit cone. Only a few meters separate you from the summit. Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7,129m), and others can all be seen from the top. Later, we return to the high camp for a rest before descending to Kongma Dingma. Spend the night in Kongma Dingma.

Today in Kongma Dingma, we get some much-needed rest.

There is no guarantee that the weather will be favorable on the day of the summit. As a result, this day has been set aside as a backup in case we are unable to summit the Mera on day 12 owing to severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

We make our way up into the top yak pastures of this amazing secluded valley. The massive flanks of Chamlang have dominated our left all morning, and beyond them, the spire of Baruntse can be seen. The terrain is very gentle, especially given we're driving straight into the heart of the world's highest mountain range. The valley floor stays large and straight, gradually climbing to the hills ahead in a blind alley. It comes as a bit of a shock to realize that the two magnificent mountains we're driving straight for are Everest and Lhotse. At Seto Pokhari, you'll spend the night in a tent.

We rarely see hikers en-route because it is one of the most secluded regions of the Himalayas, unless during peak tourist season. We continue on from Seto Pokhari, passing past various lakes in the upper Hunku Basin. Our trail leads us adjacent to the spectacular Hunku Glacier after passing through Hunku Pokhari. We go on to another lake that is adjacent to our trail. Amphu Labcha Base Camp is where you'll spend the night.

We go across the Amphu Labcha Glacier after crossing the Amphu Labcha La pass (5,845m). Nearby are the Lhotse Shar Glacier and the Imja Glacier. Before continuing on to the main Island Peak trek, our trail makes a half-circle around the Imja Tsho lake. Before reaching Chhukung, we will be passing across the Ama Dablam Glacier. In Chhukung, spend the night.

After breakfast, we begin our journey to Namche Bazaar. We arrive at Bibre's tiny village and cross the Imja Khola on a bridge. Before arriving in Namche Bazaar, our trail passes through picturesque towns, grasslands, and multiple bridges. Dingboche, a short distance from our trail, has a great viewpoint. Namche Bazaar is where you'll spend the night.

Today we start our walk to Namche Bazaar on rugged terrain. It's largely a downhill hike along the Dudh Koshi River's route. Before arriving in Lukla, we cross multiple suspension bridges and pass through several monasteries and settlements. After arriving in Lukla, we spent the remainder of the day relaxing as this would be our final day in the Himalayas. Lukla is where you will spend the night.

Due to safety concerns, flights to Kathmandu are normally planned in the morning. We have the rest of the day off after arriving in the capital city to do as we choose. We might relax in our hotel room or buy mementos for our friends and family. A goodbye supper will be held in the evening to commemorate the successful completion of our Mera Peak Climb and Amphu Labcha Pass. In Kathmandu, spend the night.

We double-check our hotel room one last time to ensure that none of our items have been neglected. A representative will pick us up 3 hours before our planned flight to the Tribhuwan International Airport.