21 Days Mera Peak Climbing & Amphu Labcha Pass

  • Duration 21
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Challenging
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals Full Board During Trek
  • Accommodation 3 Star & Tea House
  • Max. Altitude
  • Activity Peak Climbing & Trekking
  • Group Type Private
  • Group Size 1-12 (Private Trip on Request)
  • Best Season

21 Days Mera Peak Climbing & Amphu Labcha Pass Overview

Embark on a breathtaking 21-day Mera Peak Climbing and Amphu Labcha Pass expedition, one of the most fascinating and challenging high-altitude adventures in Nepal. This journey takes you deep into the remote Himalayan wilderness, offering an unparalleled experience for intrepid explorers.

Mera Peak (6,461m / 21,190 ft): The Gateway to Panoramic Views

Conquer Mera Peak, known as Nepal’s highest trekking peak. While physically demanding, its non-technical nature makes it an excellent introductory mountaineering experience. From its summit, you’ll be rewarded with one of the most beautiful and expansive views of the Himalayas, including five of the world’s highest mountains: Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu, along with numerous other majestic Himalayan peaks. Mera Peak offers a truly exciting ascent, without the extreme steepness often associated with more technical climbs, making it accessible for fit individuals with a strong sense of adventure.

Amphu Labcha Pass (5,845m): A Challenging Alpine Crossing

The expedition’s true highlight and most demanding section is the traverse of the Amphu Labcha Pass. This high-altitude pass, reaching approximately 5,845 meters (some sources state 5,700m or 5,780m), requires technical climbing skills and is considered one of the most challenging passes in the Himalayas. It involves rope work, glacier travel, and a degree of exposure. However, our experienced rock climbing guides and support teams are adept at fixing ropes to ensure a safe descent from the top of the rock face. Our support team will also establish fixed ropes from the top of Amphu Labcha Pass down to the compact blue glaciers of the Base Camp, ensuring the safety of all expedition members.

The Ultimate Peak Combination: Mera Peak & Island Peak

This expedition offers the rare and exhilarating opportunity to combine the ascent of Mera Peak with a traverse over the spectacular and challenging Amphu Labcha Pass, leading directly into the Everest region for a potential Island Peak (6,189m) climb. This makes it one of the most demanding and rewarding trekking and climbing experiences in Nepal. Himalayan Adventure Nepal specializes in this unique dual-peak expedition, allowing each participant to properly acclimatize to two peaks over 6,000 meters and navigate the challenging Amphu Labcha Pass, while exploring the remote Hinku Valley and Imja Tse region.

While Mera Peak is considered an excellent introduction to high-altitude climbing, Island Peak, though slightly lower at 6,189 meters, presents a slightly higher technical requirement and degree of exposure. If you possess climbing skills or are prepared to learn, this combination is an unmissable opportunity. We organize dedicated climbing courses at Base Camp to ensure you acquire all necessary climbing techniques for a safe and successful ascent of both Himalayan peaks.

Itinerary Overview:

Your adventure begins with two nights in Kathmandu, allowing time for expedition briefings, gear checks, and an opportunity to explore the city’s vibrant cultural attractions. The journey kicks off with an exciting scenic mountain flight to Lukla.

  • Mera Peak Ascent: We follow the conventional Mera Peak climbing route, traversing through stunning rhododendron forests and fragrant pine groves. The trail leads us through the Tangnang range to Mera Base Camp, then into the upper, uninhabited mountainous areas of the Hinku Valley. After a successful summit of Mera Peak, we explore a less-used route towards Makalu Base Camp and the wilderness of the Hinku Valley.
  • Seto Pokhari & Amphu Labcha Pass: We camp at Seto Pokhari, a sacred lake above 5,000 meters, nestled beneath the magnificent walls of Chamlang. Here, the awe-inspiring peaks of Lhotse and Mount Everest dominate the horizon. Our next significant challenge is crossing the formidable Amphu Labcha Pass, followed by a technically demanding descent to Island Peak Base Camp. The panoramic summit views are truly unforgettable and will be etched in your memory forever.
  • Descent & Departure: Finally, we trek to Lukla via the charming Thyangboche Monastery. During the trek from Island Peak to Lukla, we utilize local teahouse accommodations, allowing you to enjoy cozy restaurants and comfortable beds after several nights of tent camping.

Participant Requirements:

This expedition demands a good level of outdoor adventure skills, excellent physical fitness, and prior hiking and trekking experience. While previous rock climbing experience is recommended for Amphu Labcha and Island Peak, it is not mandatory as we provide comprehensive training in all necessary climbing techniques at Base Camp.

Trip Profile:

  • Destination: Nepal (Everest Region)
  • Trip Grade: Strenuous to Very Strenuous (Combines trekking and technical climbing)
  • Max Elevation: Summit Mera Peak 6461m (21,190 ft); Amphu Labcha Pass at 5,845m (19,176 ft).
  • Total Duration: 21 Days
  • Best Time: Autumn (September-November) and Spring (March-May) for optimal weather and climbing conditions.
  • Experience: Requires good physical fitness and prior trekking experience. Basic climbing skills recommended, but training provided.
  • Highlights:
    • Summit Mera Peak (6,461m), the highest trekking peak in Nepal.
    • Traverse the challenging and adventurous Amphu Labcha Pass (5,845m).
    • Option to include Island Peak (6,189m) climb.
    • Experience the rich Sherpa culture, traditions, and lifestyle in the high Himalayas.
    • Enjoy magnificent panoramic landscapes of the world’s most imposing mountains, including Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, and numerous other snow-capped peaks in the Everest region.
    • Includes a picturesque mountain flight: Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu.

This is a truly rewarding expedition for those seeking the ultimate Himalayan challenge. Contact Himalayan Adventure Nepal to conquer Mera Peak and traverse Amphu Labcha Pass!

Day to Day Itinerary
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Arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Our airport representative will welcome you and explain the program further. There are no planned activities for the day, so check into the hotel. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel.

We take a break most of the day and open the package. We visit the office of the Everest Mountain Expedition Nepal in the afternoon. Our climbing leaders will check our climbing equipment to make sure they are in good shape on our next trip. We also introduce the participants and discuss our trips. We will spend the night in Kathmandu. Includes meals: breakfast.

We take a flight to Lukla early in the morning and start walking towards Paiya after landing at the Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. We walk along the jungle path and cross the bridge of Handi Khola to the village of Surke. From here, we continue south, crossing the Chutok La Passage, and then we come to the small settlements of Paiyan (also known as Chutok). We will spend the night in Paiya. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

From here, the road is slippery until we pass the Kari La channel. We cross rhododendrons and bamboo forests on narrow mountain roads. On today’s trip, we are also amaze in the Dudhkoshi Valley. We continue to the village of Panggom, whose people depend on agriculture and commerce. We will spend the night in Panggom. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We start walking after breakfast. After walking from Panggom, we pass the Panggom La pass. Then we ascend, walk along a stable road and turn north. First we cross Peseng Kharka Khola and then we walk for a while to reach Peeng Kharka Danda. We crossed the Ningsow Khola (stream) to the village of Ningsow. Spend the night in Ningsow. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

Starting from Ningsow, we first climb, then we descending, then we climb more Ramailo Danda. From here we can see the extraordinary landscape of Mera Peak and Salpa. After our trails go up and down, we enter the Makalu Barran National Park. The road from here to Chhatra Khola is called Pasang Lhamu Trail. On the way, if we are lucky, we may even find ourselves with red pandas. We will spend the night in Chhatra Khola. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We walk north along the small main radial towards Mera Peak. After taking a walk along the path next to Majang Khola, we merge with another trail that move along with Hinku Khola. Our path goes directly to Tashing Ongma, which sometimes makes tea shops. Before arriving at Kothe, we continue crossing the Sanu Khola Bridge. We will spend the night in Kothe. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We trek along the Hinku Khola ridge in the shadow of Mera Peak. We had lunch at Gondishung, a summer shepherds’ settlement on the west bank of Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung, we pass through a 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa, where we can find Mera Peak on rock and the route to Mera. A short walk will take you to Thaknak, a summer grazing area with huts and original shops. Spend the night in Thaknak. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

Leave Thaknak, we walk along the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to take advantage of Kharka, which can see spectacular views of Charpate Himal. Moiraine climb track to Hinku Nup and the nose of Shar Glacier, and then a steeper climb to Khare. From here, we can see the north side of Mera Peak, which will be an incredible experience. After lunch, we can walk around Khare. We will spend the night in Khare. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We also have a separate day dedicated to the adaptation to the environment and basic training to prepare for the climbing of Mera Peak. Our climbing leader will help us improve our basic climbing techniques, and the best way to demonstrate the use of our climbing equipment, ice ax, harness, hiking boots and crampons. The training will also include learning the best techniques for raising and lowering the ropes. We will spend the night in Khare. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We walk through a stone dew path on a steep road to the base camp of Mera Peak. From here, we continue traveling to the Mera High Camp through the Mera La channel. Our path follows a rocky path, which can be dangerous if it has snowed recently because there are many cracks here. We go to the top of the rock band and we mark it with a big stone sign. Then build a high camp while enjoying the beauty of the mountains. Mount Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Nupsi, Chamlang and Baruntse to the south. We will spend the night at Mera High Camp. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We go up around 2 in the morning for breakfast. It will be cold at first, but as we continue along the glacier on a special ridge, we will become warmer. The first rays of the sun strike the great peak with an incredible red light. This route is not yet technical because we are slowly climbing the thinnest and thinnest air. The slope behind the slope became steep and the top of the mountain returned to the field of vision. At the bottom of the last steep mountain cone, we can fix it on a fixed rope according to the conditions. The top of the hill is only a few meters from the hotel. From the top of the mountain, we appreciate the magnificent views of the mighty Himalayas, including the mountains. Everest (8,848 meters), Cho-Oyu (8,210 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), Makalu (8,463 meters), Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters), Nuptse (7,855 meters), Chamlang (7,319 meters), Baruntse (7,129 meters) ) and something else. After that, we returned to the high camp, took a break and then descended into the Dingma space. We will spend the night in Kongma Dingma Meals included: breakfast lunch dinnerWe go up around 2 in the morning for breakfast. It will be cold at first, but as we continue along the glacier on a special ridge, we will become warmer. The first rays of the sun strike the great peak with an incredible red light. This route is not yet technical because we are slowly climbing the thinnest and thinnest air. The slope behind the slope became steep and the top of the mountain returned to the field of vision. At the bottom of the last steep mountain cone, we can fix it on a fixed rope according to the conditions. The top of the hill is only a few meters from the hotel. From the top of the mountain, we appreciate the magnificent views of the mighty Himalayas, including the mountains. Everest (8,848 meters), Cho-Oyu (8,210 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), Makalu (8,463 meters), Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters), Nuptse (7,855 meters), Chamlang (7,319 meters), Baruntse (7,129 meters) ) and something else. After that, we returned to the high camp, took a break and then descended into the Dingma space. We will spend the night in Kongma Dingma Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We need a break in Kongma Dingma today. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We cannot guarantee sufficient climate during our planned summit days. Therefore, if we cannot reach Mera on the 12th due to bad weather conditions or any other accident, this day is reserved for emergencies. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We head to the yak pastures in this incredibly remote valley. Throughout the morning, the huge flank of Chamlang occupies our left side, and Baruntse’s needle enters the distance. The terrain is very temperate, especially considering that we are actually going directly to the epicenter of the highest mountain in the world. The bottom of the valley is still wide and straight, just in front of the mountain. Almost surprisingly, we headed towards the majestic mountains of Mount Everest and the Lhotse. We will spend the night in the camp at Seto Pokhari. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

This is one of the most remote areas of the Himalayas, so we rarely see hikers on the road unless it is a very high tourist season. Starting with Seto Bockarie, we march through several lakes that occupy the upper reaches of the Hanku basin. After Hunku Pokhari, our trail is next to the magnificent Hunku glacier. We continue moving along another lake. We will spend the night at Amphu Labcha base camp. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We cross the Amphu Labcha La pass (5,845 m) and then pass through the Amphu Labcha glacier. The Lhotse Shar glacier and the Imja glacier are nearby. Our trail is also surrounded by the middle of Lake Imja Tsho and then walks along the main route of the island. Going further, we also arrive near the Ama Dablam Glacier and then we arrive at Chhukung. We will spend the night in Chhukung. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

We start to go to Namche Bazaar after breakfast. We arrive at a scattered settlement of Bibre and crossed a bridge in Imja Khola. Our trails pass through beautiful villages, pastures, through several bridges, and then to Namche Bazaar. The Dingboche trail has an incredible view. We will spend the night in Namche Bazaar. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

Today we start walking on the rocky terrain towards Namche Bazaar. Most of the trails along the Dudh Koshi River are downhill trails. We went through several suspension bridges, passed through several monasteries and villages, and then we arrived at Lukla. After arriving in Lukla, we will rest for the rest of the day, because today will be our last day on the mountain. We will spend the night in Lukla. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner.

For safety reasons, flights to Kathmandu are usually scheduled in the morning. After arriving in the capital, we take a day off and eventually. We can rest in the hotel room or buy souvenirs for your loved ones. In the evening, a farewell dinner will be held to celebrate the successful completion of our Mera Peak Climbing and Amphu Labcha Pass. We will spend the night in Kathmandu. Includes meals: breakfast dinner.

We check our hotel room for the last time and made sure we did not forget to pack any item.  EMEN representative will take us to the Tribhuwan International Airport 3 hours before our scheduled flight departure.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
  • Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (13 nights).
  • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
  • Free T shirt, bag and Hat.
  • Official expenses.
  • Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
  • Day guided city tour
  • All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Down jacket (to be returned after trip completion)
  •  trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
  • All necessary paper work; trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit
  • Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
  • Everest summit experienced climbing guide
Cost Excludes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa – You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
  • Personal trekking/climbing equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Price Includes’ section.
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
  • World heritage entrance permit.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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