Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking

Mera Peak and Amphulapchapass is one of the highest trekking peak and highest trekking route in Nepal. It stands to the south of Everest and dominates the watershed between the heavily wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas. Mera peak is first climbed J.O.M. Roberts and Sen Tenzing made the first successful ascent on 20 May 1953. The trek starts from Kathmandu with a drive to Jiri and a trek to Lukla at 2800m. This is a good way to begin as it helps develop physical fitness and is excellent for altitude acclimatization. But most of the people take a flight to Lukla and stay there overnight. From Lukla to Chutanga we walk through rhododendron and pine forests. Crossing the Zatra-La pass the trek is very steep but the reward is a view of Cho Oyo, the world's 6th highest mountain and the Numbur Himal. We now descend into the Mera Valley. From Chatrabu, after a walk of about around one and half hours we get the best view of Mera's South, Central and North peaks. Then we go through more forests, of rhododendron, bamboo and pine to reach Kothe (Hinku khola) from where the trekking is easier to Khare Base Camp, at 5000m. From Khare to Mera-La it is steep, but from Mera-La to our high camp at 5800m is easier, though we must take care as there are many deep crevasses. We will follow the 'standard' route to the summit, reaching the Central peak and, perhaps, the slightly higher North summit. There are many other routes to the peak, but none of them are easy, some requiring the crossing of high and difficult passes (though, of course, this adds to the true mountaineering experience). But in the end all the effort and hard work pays off as Mera provides one of the finest viewpoints in Nepal, with a panoramic view of Chamlang, Kangchenjunga, Makalu and Baruntse to the east, and Cho You, AmaDablam and Kangtega to the west. Everest is seen to the north over the massive unclimbed south face of Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge. Under favorable conditions, it is possible to climb the peak and to descend to Base Camp on the same day. Next day your trip is wild and beautiful Hingu Valley, spactaculer view of Chamlang, Barunse, Lhotse and peak 41.you will pass though the pack pokhari Glacier lake and you will stand on the 5800 meter pass and both side spectaculars view of Hungu valley and chukung valley,mt.Everest,Lhotse,Barunse,Chamlang etc then trail decent to chukung and you reach trail to famous trekking route Everest base camp and Lukla.

Trek Fact :

Total Trip Duration : 23 Days (03 nights in kathmandu/ 20 days trek)
Highest elevation : 5400 m
Style of Trek: Camping
Trek Grade: six
Start: Lukla
Finish: Lukla
Mode of Transport: Air

Day to Day Itinerary:

Day 01: pick up from the International Airport, transfer to Hotel and well come diner.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu, shopping and packing.
Day 03: Early morning flight to Lukla (2800m) Overnight in Lodge.
Day 04: Lukla to Chutenga (3350m) Camp.
Day 05: Chutenga to over Zatrela pass overnight at Chatrarbu (4340m) Camp.
Day 06: Chatrabu to Kothe (3700m) Camp.
Day 07: Kothe to Thagnak (4356m) Camp.
Day 08: Thanak Rest for Acclimatization Camp.
Day 09: Thanak to Khare (4900m) Camp.
Day 10: Khare to Mera La (5200m) For Glacier training & back to khare Camp.
Day 11: Khare to Mera High Camp (5800m) Camp.
Day 12: High Camp to Mera Summit (6421m) & return back Rato Ordar (5000m).
Day 13: Rato Ordar to Chamlang Base Camp (4700m) Camp.
Day 14: Chamlang B.C.to Seto Pokhari (4900m).
Day 15: Seto Pokhari to Amphulapcha Base Camp (5200m) Camp.
Day 16: Base Camp to over pass (5800m) camp in Chukung Valley Camp.
Day 17: Chukung Valley to Chukung (4700m) overnight in Lodge.
Day 18: Chukung to Tangboche Monastery (3800m).
Day 19: Tangboche to Namche Bazaar (3446m).
Day 20: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m) 7 hrs.
Day 21: Early in the morning flight to Kathmandu and over night in Hotel.
Day 22: Free day/shopping day in Kathmandu.
Day 23: Transfer to International Airport and fly home.