Mera Peak Climbing and Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a team representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After check-in, you can relax or explore nearby areas like Thamel. In the evening, there will be a briefing about the Mera Peak and Amphu Lapcha Pass adventure. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, you will be introduced to the trek leader/guide at the hotel. This pre-trip meeting is for briefings on the trek and other necessary details. Please bring along your passport and three passport-sized photos and a copy of your travel insurance policy. You can use your free time to rest or explore around for some last-minute shopping.

We start the day with an early morning flight to Lukla via the domestic airport. It’s a scenic flight of around 35 minutes in a small airplane. After landing at the Tenzing-Hillary airport, we meet the rest of the team and get briefings on the journey further ahead. The trek to Chutanga marks the beginning of the journey. It’s a 5/30 hours walk through pine and rhododendron forests. Overnight stay in a tented camp.

You trek steeply ascending paths to cross Zatrawala Pass. From here you can enjoy the spectacular views of Numbur Himal, Kongdi Ri, Karyolang peak, and many other mountains and peaks. Now you walk along the leveled trail for almost one and a half hours and then the trail turns downhill and you trek through this descent path all the way to Zatrabok. This is a campsite surrounded by hills.

Kothe is mostly downhill leading through rhododendron and juniper forests. Views of Mera, Nauleku, and other massifs keep company during the walk.
The trek to Kothe is mostly downhill leading through rhododendron and juniper forests. Views of Mera, Nauleku, and other massifs keep company during the walk.

Passing Kharkas or grazing fields of Gondishung, we head to the small monastery beneath an overhanging rock formation. Ahead, the valley narrows as we move close to the western peak of Mera. After walking for about five hours, we reach Thangnak where we set camp for the night.

Acclimatization at Thangnak is essential as the gain in altitude demands some time for the body to adjust. We climb to the glacier (5000m) in the morning hours, where rear views of Mera peak are spectacular. After getting back and taking our lunch, we may as well venture to Sabai Tsho, a glacial lake. Overnight stay at Thangnak in a tented camp

The trek to Khare takes about 5-6 hours from Thangnak. The trail gets steep and bends along the valley to pass along the moraine of the Dig glacier to reach Dig Kharka. Spectacular views of Charpati Himal and other peaks including the Peak 35 which has not been scaled yet can be viewed. We ascend along the last section of the trail to reach the base camp at Khare where we stay overnight in a camp.

The walk today is a short one, which starts with a gradual ascent to the Mera glacier. It’s steep in the beginning but eases out as you move higher to reach a long flat trail leading to the Mera La (5400m). A short descent leads to the Mera base camp where we camp and rest for the day.

We ascent to the Mera High Camp along flat trails atop the glaciers. Views are outstanding from here. We set our tent and prepare for the next day’s ascent. Overnight stay in a tented camp.

At around 1 or 2 am, we head for the summit, as it's best to return back before the afternoon. It’s an easy climb though the final ascent requires an ice axe, crampons, and ropes. As we climb, magnificent sunrise views of Kanchenjunga, Everest, and Makalu can be viewed. The summit is a fantastic viewpoint with Everest, Cho Oyo, Lhotse, Makalu, and many other peaks ready to be photographed. The descent back to the Base Camp is a slow and careful one, and we take a good rest after these 8 - 10 hours of strenuous days. 

The trail passes along yak pastures at great altitudes today. We walk through these remote valleys with incredible views of Chamlang and Baruntse. The Honku valley is our camping site for the night.

We take a rest day in the beautiful surrounding of Panch Pokhari. It’s a day set for acclimatization as well, so you are suggested to stay active and can venture around the campsite. Overnight stay in a tented camp.

The Amphu Lapcha pass is one of the most challenging in the Khumbu region. We climb through the Honku valley along this remote trail and can view the hanging glaciers of Chamlang. After a 6-7 hours trek, we reach the Base camp where we stay overnight.

The Amphu Lapcha pass is situated beneath a huge rock formation that connects Nuptse and Lhotse. Views of Amadablam from here are well known. We further move downhill to reach Chhukung, a small village where we stay overnight. 

Descending to Imja River and crossing the forest to Tengboche, we continue along the rhododendron and juniper forests. Crossing the Dudh Koshi, we descend through pine forests rich in wildlife to Sansa. Further ahead, we pass a chorten marking the entrance to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in a lodge.

Descending to Imja River and crossing the forest to Tengboche, we continue along the rhododendron and juniper forests. Crossing the Dudh Koshi, we descend through pine forests rich in wildlife to Sansa. Further ahead, we pass a chorten marking the entrance to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in a lodge.

The last day of the trek continues with the steep downward trail. Trekkers need to walk really slowly very controlled and in a balanced manner on the steep rocky terrain until reaching the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi, passing through the open plain, and rhododendron forest while enjoying the distant view of snow-covered mountains. Finally, Lukla is reached.

This is the day when the Mountain flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is enjoyed once again. On reaching Kathmandu it is time to enjoy shopping and walking around the city. The evening is to celebrate for successful completion of the trip.

It’s a leisure day which you can use to rest after a long journey or stroll around the capital. You may want to take home souvenirs for your loved ones. It is also a good idea to visit the world heritage sites in Kathmandu itself, for which Green Valley Nepal Treks can make arrangements as per your wishes.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home or onward journey. We hope you had an unforgettable adventure and look forward to seeing you again in Nepal. Safe travels!