Mera and Island are two famous trekking peaks in the Himalayas for breathtaking panoramic views of five of top ten world’s highest 8,000m mountains on earth; Everest, Lhotse, Kanchanjunga, Makalu and Cho-Oyu, Climbing the Mera and Island peaks combined with crossing the high spectacular and challenging Amphu Lapcha pass makes this expedition a very special one.Resulting the summit of these two trekking peaks over 6000 meter is achievable goal.Further more the trek through the remote valleys of Hinku and Imja tse in Everest region. Great opportunity not to miss this trek in Himalayas.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu:
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative from mountain sun valley treks welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation:
Today,we will head on for our relaxing guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla, trek to Paiya / Chutok (2,730m):
We took adventurous 24 minutes flight to Lukla. We then head eastwards from Lukla. The trail crisscrosses through pristine hamlets and thick forest along Kalo Himal Ridge. We walk on a jungle trail, cross a bridge over the Handi Khola and reach Surke Village. From here we continue moving south and cross the Chutok La pass before reaching the small settlement of Paiyan, also known as Chutok. Overnight in Paiya.
Day 04: Paiya to Panggom (2,846m):
We descend for a while and reach a small bridge. From here the trail is slippery until we cross the Kari La pass. We walk through rhododendron and bamboo forests on a narrow mountain trail. On today’s trip we also get to be in awe of the Dudhkoshi Valley. We continue our trek to Panggom Village whose settlers are dependent on farming and trading. Overnight in Panggom.
Day 05: Panggom to Ningsow (2,863m):
We begin our trek to Ningsow. After trekking out of Panggom, we cross the Panggom La pass. Then we ascend, walk on a steady path and turn north. We cross Peseng Kharka Khola first then after walking for sometime, we reach Peeng Kharka Danda. We cross Ningsow Khola (stream) before reaching the Ningsow Village. Overnight in Ningsow.
Day 06: Ningsow to Chhatra Khola (2,800m):
From Ningsow,we climb first then descend for a while and climb some more to reach Ramailo Danda. From here we get extraordinary views of Mera Peak and Salpa. After ascending and descending on our trail, we enter the Makalu Barun National Park. Our trail from here to Chhatra Khola is called Pasang Lhamu trail. Overnight in Chhatra Khola.
Day 07: Chhatra Khola to Kothe (3,690m):
After breakfast we walk towards the north on the main trail to Mera Peak. After walking on a trail next to the the Majang Khola, we merge with another trail which moves alongside the Hinku Khola. Our trail moves straight ahead towards Tashing Ongma. We continue our trek and cross the bridge over the Sanu Khola before reaching Kothe. Overnight in Kothe.
Day 08: Trek to Thangnak (4,350m):
As we head to the west bank of the Hinku Khola northwards, forest blurs in and valley zooms out.After several ascents for 4-6 hours,we approach summer settlement of Tangnag as we cross a single-plank bridge at Gondishung. Overnight in Thangnak.
Day 09: Trek to Khare (5,000m):
Approximately 3 hours walk through the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines and to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to our camping spot at Khare. The camping experience at Khare is something that would cherish us throughout our life. It is pleasure to view beautiful North face of Mera Peak from our campsite at Khare. Overnight at Khare.
Day 10: Acclimatization day in Khare (5,000m):
After breakfast we begin pre-climb training. Our professional climbing guide will provide training on peak climbing techniques and the proper ways of using climbing gears such as the ice axe, climbing boots and harness, crampons, ascender. The training will also include using ropes to go up and down. Although it is not required to have prior training for Mera Peak Climbing, we believe that some training experience will increase your confidence and climbing skills to increase the chances of scaling the summit as well as to fully enjoy the experience. We can spend rest of the day walking around or resting for the next days big climb. Overnight in Khare.
Day 11: Trek to Mera Base Camp (5,416m):
Today after breakfast, We have to walk through steep route (about 260 meters) and it takes around 3-4 hours to reach Base Camp. Upon reaching there after a short rest accompanied with our lunch, we start ice climbing training with our climbing guide. However, as we will be taking the route to High Camp through Mera La the next day, we might opt to rest at our camp at Base camp today admiring the eye-catching views the area offers. Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 12: Climb to High camp (5,850m):
We need to walk through rock-strewn area for about two hours to make our way to Mera High Camp. The trail can be hazardous if it has recently snowed as there are a number of crevasses here. We make our way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. We set up a high camp and from here the sunrise and sunset can be view along with the Mt. Everest Makalu, Cho Oyu, and south face of Lotshe, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse are outstanding and seems like they are piercing the skyline.Overnight in High Camp.
Day 13: Mera High camp to Mera Peak Summit (6,476m] to Kongme Dingma (4,800m):
Early in the morning at around 2am after breakfast, we advance towards the summit. The group puts on crampons and rope and set up for special journey to the summit. Approximately 6/7 hours walk will take you to the summit of Mount Mera. The view from the summit, can be seen the spectacular panorama including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Makalu (8,463m), Lhotse (8,516m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7 ,129m) Ama Dablam (6,812m) Kangtega (6,779m) and many peaks over six thousands meter. After achieving the summit, we retrace our steps down to high camp, where we rest for a while before descending to Kongma Dingma. Overnight in Kongma Dingma.
Day 14: Reserve Day:
We have allocated an extra day as a spare day in case of problems with the weather or acclimatization. Overnight in Tented Camp.
Day 15: Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhara (5,035m) via Honku Valley:
After a successful expedition to Mera peak, we walk today through the remote valley of the upper yak pastures of this. Throughout the route, we will enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayan valley. It is almost a shock to realize that the two majestic mountains we are heading straight towards are none other than Everest and Lhotse. Overnight in Seto Pokhari.
Day 16: Seto Pokhari to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp through south (5,650m):
Trek through the remote parts of high altitude Himalayas to reach Amphu Laptsa base camp. This route is off the beaten trail, rarely we meet some other trekkers even in high touristic season. We steeply ascend just beyond White Lake, the first of a series of lakes that occupy the upper Honku Basin. Experience the wilderness of the Honku Valley. On the right is Chamlang (7,321m) with hanging glaciers on its South-West and North-West faces, the Honku Valley is true mountain wilderness. Overnight in Amphu Laptsa Base Camp.
Day 17: Amphu Labcha Base Camp to Island peak Base Camp (4,970m):
We cross the Amphu Labcha La pass (5,845m) then walk across the Amphu Labcha Glacier. Lhotse Shar Glacier and Imja Glacier are nearby. Our trail also half circles the Imja Tsho lake before walking on the main Island Peak Base Camp. Overnight in Base Camp.
Day 18: Pre climbing training and preparation day for the summit.
After breakfast we begin pre-climb training. Our professional climbing guide will provide training on peak climbing techniques and the proper ways of using climbing gears such as the ice axe, climbing boots and harness, crampons, ascender. The training will also include using ropes to go up and down. Although it is not required to have prior training for Island Peak Climbing, we believe that some training experience will increase your confidence and climbing skills to increase the chances of scaling the summit as well as to fully enjoy the experience. We can spend rest of the day walking around or resting for the next days big climb. Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 19: High Camp to Island peak (6,189 m) & back to Base Camp (4,970 m):
Today is the big day you are looking for in the whole trip. We wake up around 1 am and take hot tea/coffee and breakfast. After short easy walk trail hit steep climb to the high camp. After the high camp we climb the rocky path then following snow path to the summit glacier. The guide fix a rope when and where it is required. While climbing through the rocky and glacier path fixed rope and man rope both will be used for safety. There are two newely formed crevasses where will be using ladders to cross them. After enjoying summit views and taking breathtaking pictures we descend to the base camp. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 20: Reserve Day:
We have allocated an extra day as a spare day in case of problems with the weather or acclimatization. Overnight in Tented Camp.
Day 21: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,800m):
We begin our descent to Pangboche after breakfast. We reach a sparse settlement Chhukung, Dingboche and cross a bridge over the Imja Khola. Our trail passes through beautiful villages, grasslands and cross several bridges before reaching Pangboche. There is an amazing view point a little further from our trail at Dingboche. Overnight in Pangboche.
Day 22: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m):
After breakfast we walk to Namche via Tengboche, we can visit the Tengboche Monastery. After we visit monastery in Tengboche trail follow steep descent and leads us back along the Dudh Kosi river. We keep a lookout for wild life such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colorful pheasants, etc, while we pass through the forest by the trail. After passing a Chorten, we reach the army camp at of Namche Bazaar where we want to take a long last look back to Lhotse, the tip of Everest and Tengboche. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 23: Namche Bazzar – Lukla: (2,800m):
This will be our last day on the trekking trails and it will be a long but rewarding day as we make a return down the DudhKosi valley. From this direction, the views will be entirely different. Eventually, we reach the large town of Lukla with airport where tomorrow we will have a flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Lukla Lodge.
Day 24: Fly back to Kathmandu:
The flights to Kathmandu are usually scheduled for morning due to safety reasons. After reaching the capital city, we have the rest of the day off to past the time. We could take a rest in our hotel room or shop for souvenirs for our loved ones. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 25: Free day in Kathmandu:
Free day in Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 26: Final Departure to home country:
We really hope that you have enjoyed the trekking holiday in Nepal’s majestic hills with us.our representative will accompany you by private vehicle to the international airport for your final departure.
Note: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your preference. For more information please e-mail us at mountainsunvalley@gmail.com
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