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Nepal Gov. Reg. No.
52988/064/065
This expedition is not only an introduction to high altitude mountaineering, it is a wonderland of nature and breathtaking scenes of the Himalayas. The route follows the route of the Mera Peak expedition, but after descending from its summit to the Mera La pass the trail branches we head north-east into the mountain wilderness of the Upper Hongu Valley. Mount Lhotse and Everest are visible directly in front of us as we follow the valley along the towering rock face of Chamlang until we reach the sacred lakes at Panch Pokhri. Next we face the Amphu Labsta pass, 5700m, a tough technical crossing, and descend into the Imja Valley, where we will set up a base camp and prepare to summit Island Peak, 6189m, which lies close to the imposing south face of Lhotse. After the summit we descend the Everest Trail stopping in the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar before completing the circuit trek at Lukla.
Although this expedition has some very easy and basic trails, the trek is graded STRENUOUS because the schedule includes five continuous nights over 5100meters in very remote locations and because of two 6100m peaks. There are good trails for most of the route, including a well-marked trail in the snow leading over the Mera La. The paths in the upper Hongu Valley are less used but the underfoot conditions are still relatively easy.
The first few days trail between Lukla and Tagnag passes through delightful rhododendron and pine forests, whilst higher up beyond Kothay, there is no vegetation.
Annapurna Foothills Treks and Expeditions provides you with Sherpas and porters who are well experienced and well equipped for the high altitude who will be able to assure your safe execution of the expedition.
There is little chance of buying supplies on the way: all trekkers should be well prepared with the personal effects they require during the trek.
Mera Peak: The normal route by the north face to the summit of Mera Peak, is not technically difficult. It is rarely steeper than 30 degrees, except for the final 30-40m climb to the summit where fixed lines are used for safety. Ski sticks are useful in soft snowy conditions and a single walking axe for hard snow and ice. Although any climbing at these altitudes is strenuous and exhausting, the route is carefully designed to allow for your acclimatization. Stopping for two nights and one day at high camp, 5800m, will give you the best possible chance of reaching the summit.
Amphu Labtsa pass: This is more technical than Mera Peak. It will be necessary to surmount a series of ice steps (using a fixed line for safety) to reach the rocky crest, and from the summit you will use a figure 8 to make a 35m abseil to where you will reach the fixed lines for the remaining 300m descent of over 30 - 40 degrees in snow and rock until you reach easier slopes.
Island Peak: This Mountain is technically more demanding than Mera Peak. Though lower in altitude it involves climbing 45 degree snow covered slopes and the summit ridge is completely exposed. Fixed lines are used on all exposed sections but rope climbing skills are required; for this reason our experienced guides will give you a thorough training during the climb of Mera Peak and again before the summit of Island Peak.
Then there are the five sacred lakes in front of us and we have reached one of the most fantastic places of the earth: the Panch Pokhris at the foot of the impressive Baruntse, 7.168 m high.
It is very quiet. Up here, many gods of the Himalayas have their throne. No wonder people believe this, with all of the beauty, that one experiences here high above.
Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu 1300m
Day 2 : Preparation Day in Kathmandu 1300m
Day 3 : Fly to Lukla, 2820m, and trek to Paiya (Chutok), 2730m: 3-4 hrs
Day 4 : Trek to Pangoma, 2850m: 5-6 hrs
Day 5 : Trek to Ningsaw 2745m: 4-5 hrs
Day 6 : Trek to Chhatrwa Khola, 3150m: 7-8 hrs
Day 7 : Trek to Kote, 3600m: 6-7 hrs
Day 8 : Trek to Thangnak, 4356m, 5hrs
Day 9 : Trek to Khare, 5045m, 4-5 hrs
Day 10 : Acclimatization Day in Khare /Preparation day
Day 11 : Trek to Mera La, 5415m, to Base Camp 5350m, 3-4 hrs
Day 12 : Trek to High Camp, 5780m, 4 hrs
Day 13 : Mera Peak Ascent and Decent to Kongma Dingma
Day 14 : Reserve Day
Day 15 : Trek to Hongu river Seto Pokhari 5000m 4-5 hrs
Day 16 : Trek to below the Amphu Labtsu base camp 5400m 4 hrs
Day 17 : The Amphu Labtsa Pass (5,780m) and descends to Imja Valley 10 hrs
Day 18 : Trek to Island Peak Base Camp Camp (5,200m 3hrs
Day 19 : Island Peak Summit, 6189m. Descend to Base Camp Overnight in a lodge 8-10 hrs
Day 20 : Trek to Tengbuche 3860m 4 hrs
Day 21 : Trek to Namche 3500m 4 hrs Overnight Lodge
Day 22 : Trek to Lukla 2700m 7-8 hrs
Day 23 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu 1300m
Day 24 : Free Day in Kathmandu
Day 25 : Departure
S.N. | 1 Pax | 2-7 Pax | 8-12 Pax |
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US $ | 4200 | 3790 | 3400 |
Personal Climbing Gears includes:
Like every treks and climbing trips, the trek to Mera starts with a bracing mountain flight to Lukla airstrip. From Lukla, we ascend slowly to eastward, cross the Zatra pass and finally we reach the Mera La pass on 9th day. We set up our base cam there for Mera peak climbing. It is possible to climb the Mera peak ...
Trip Starts: Lukla
Trip Ends: Lukla
Max. Altitude: 6476m
Group Size: 2 pax-12 pax
Cost Starts: US$ 2550
Island peak is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal. It is named Island peak as it looks like an island in a sea of ice from Dingboche. The summit is fascinating with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse glacier. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak ...
Trip Starts: Lukla
Trip Ends: Lukla
Max. Altitude: 6189m
Group Size: 2 pax-12 pax
Cost Starts: US$ 2500
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Trip Starts: Lukla
Trip Ends: Lukla
Max. Altitude: 6119m
Group Size: 2 pax-12 pax
Cost Starts: US$ 2575
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