Mera with Amphu Lapcha Pass

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Mera with Amphu Lapcha Pass

Trip Overview

This superb trek takes us away from the more frequented trails, which lead to Everest Base Camp and over a little used pass to the east, through which we enter the sparsely inhabited Linkhu Valley. From here we walk northwards through a beautiful high alpine environment, where Mera Peak, at (6,470m) the highest trekking peak in Nepal, towers over the valley. Traversing around to the north, however, we find a softer side to the mountain, and from here it is a non-technical climb which anyone with ice-axe and crampon experience can attempt.

If you’ve acclimatized well, and have strong lungs and plenty of willpower, you can reach the summit of this beautiful Himalayan peak and obtain views that encompass four of the five highest mountains on earth standing proud over hundreds of lesser ones, many still unnamed and unclimbed. The main interesting and adventure treks take us through the Amphu Lapcha high passes to Chhukung from where our trek back to Lukla.

Outline Trek Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2,860m) trek to Chutanga (3,173m) or Kharketanga. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Chutanga - Zatrwa-La Pass (4,592m) - Thuli Kharka (4,400m) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Thuli Kharka - Kothe (Kote or Lungsamba - 4,182m) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Kothe - Tangnang (Thangnak - 4,356m) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Rest day in Tangnang for acclimatization. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Tangnang - Khare. (Base Camp - 5,045m) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Rest day for acclimatization and preparation for climb. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 10: Khare Base Camp to Mera Peak High Camp (5,800m) O/N at Camping.
Day 11: Ascent of Mera Peak (6,470m) summit, descent to Kongma Dingma (4,900m) O/N at Camping.
Day 12: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, Clean Base Camp and backpack. O/N at Camping.
Day 13: Kangme Dingma – Set Pokhari (4,850m) O/N at Camping.
Day 14: Seto Pokhari - Amphu Lapcha or, Mt. Baruntse Base Camp (5,450m) O/N at Camping.
Day 15: Amphu Lapcha BC – Amphu Lapcha Pass (5,780m) – Chhukung (4,730m) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 16: Chhukung Village – Tengboche Village (3,867m) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 17: Tengboche Village - Namche Bazar (3,440m) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 18: Namche Bazar – Lukla Bazar and transfer to Hotel/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 19: Flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu then transfers to Hotel.
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu for rest or shopping, with a farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to TIA airport for your onward journey. Final departure.

Cost Includes

All pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic flights are provided as per the itinerary (Airport-Hotel-Airport and trip pick-up and drop-off).
4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast plan. (2 nights before and 2 nights after the climbing.)
A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Domestic flight ticket: Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu or Ramechhap–Lukla–Ramechhap for members and climbing guide, including airport taxes and cargo fees.
Toyota Hiace or, tourist Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Ramechhap/Kathmandu if the flight is scheduled.
Jeep or, Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Surke/Kathmandu for Cook and all kitchen teams.
Mera Peak Climbing Permit.
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality area and Sagarmatha National Park entrance permit fees.
Garbage Deposit and Shipment Charges.
3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Teahouse Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge and tented camp at base camp during the trekking/climbing en-route.
1 Professional equipped English speaking H. A. Climbing guide. (1 Guide sharing between 1-4 climbing members).
Equipments allowance and daily wages for the H. A. Climbing guide.
Necessary Porters to carry member luggage and climbing equipments. (1 Porter between 2 climbing member).
Equipments allowance, daily wages of base camp Cook, kitchen helpers and porters.
Helicopter rescue coverage, medical expenses, accident insurance for the H. A. Climbing guide.
Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow in the trek and climbing.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages
Technical Climbing Gears: High Tent, Snow bars, Rock Pitons, Shovel, EPI Gas, Gas Burner, enough Korean Rope and high food.
First Aid Medical Kit Box in trekking and at Base Camp.
Walkie-talkies will be provided for communication between Base Camp and the summit, depending on the size of the group.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Mt. Mera Peak summit certificate after the successful summit of the peak.
Nepal government official taxes and company service charge.

Cost Excludes

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (To be applied for 30 days - Visa can be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport-Kathmandu).
Personal transportation except above programs.
Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Personal trekking and climbing gears (trekking and climbing Boots).
Personal Sleeping bag (should cover -20º Celsius) and mattress for the high camp.
Extra meals while on trek (besides breakfast, lunch, dinner and 3 times Tea or, coffee)
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, hospital medical expenses, emergency evacuation and lost your luggage.
Personal Expenses: Phone calls, wifi while on the trek, battery charging, laundry service, postage, alcoholic beverages, bottles and canned beverages, specialty coffee or espresso drinks etc during in teahouse lodges on the way to base camp and return.
Airport customs charges for communication equipment, Drone Camera, commercial filming permits during the trek and peak climbing. (If required)
Airport customs charges for peak climbing gear and materials. (If climber sent by cargo to Kathmandu)
Bank/wire transfer fees (if applicable).
Risk of flight delays to and from Lukla or any other reason. (incase of bad weather)
Any other service cost which is not included in the cost includes.
Tips and Gratuities for climbing guide, cook, Kitchen boys and porters.

Tipping System:
Tipping is done on a group-sharing basis by peak climbing participants. The minimum recommended amounts are as bellow:
1. Trek+Climbing Guide, a Cook: Min. USD 150 each.
2. BC Kitchen Boys/Helpers: Min. USD 80 each.
3. Porters: Min. USD 40 each.

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Trip Highlights

Trip Days
21 Days
Height
6,470m.
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
No Limit
Lodging Level
Hotels/Lodges/Camping
Accommodation
4 Nights in Kathmandu at a Hotel and 16 Nights in Teahouse Lodges/Camping
Food
B/L/D Included, except main meals Lunch - Dinner in Kathmandu.
Best Seasons
Spring & Autumn