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Mera Peak and Island Peak via Amphu Laptsa

Name: Mera Peak and Island Peak via Amphu Laptsa
Brand: Amigo Treks
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Price: 3990 USD
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This is an extreme adventure expedition with high and icy pass to Amphu Laptsa.

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27 Days

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Overview

Trip overview

A quick summary of the route, support level, and the main things travelers should know before booking.

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Island Peak Trek in the Everest region of Nepal is one of the most sought-after treks of thrill seekers residing in different corners of the world. This trek takes climbers to the altitude of 6,189m above the sea level, offering them the best peak climbing experience.

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Island peak (named by Eric Shipton’s mountaineering team in 1953) or Imja Tse is located on top of the Chhukung glacier amid Ama Dablam and Mt Lhotse. The peak flaunts itself as an island in the sea of ice. Thus, this peak lying in the middle of Chhukung valley is known as an Island peak.

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Peak expedition is one of the leading activities preferred by the trekkers in Nepal. So far, 33 peaks have officially been announced as the best trekking peaks in Nepal. Out of these peaks, expedition to Island Peak is highly recommended and preferred by trekkers planning their next trek in the Himalayas of Nepal.

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Starting from Lukla the trail makes its way through different colorful settlements of Sherpa people, prayer rocks, monasteries, suspension bridges, glacial moraines (Lhotse and Imja), Rhododendron forest, and the rare species of flora, fauna and birds in Sagarmatha National Park to the Island Peak summit, where you will be greeted with simply ‘the WOW’ scenery of Mt. Makalu in the east, Ama Dablam and Baruntse in the south and Nuptse, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar and Lhotse Middle (towering above 8000m) the north. Moreover, the hospitality offered by the Sherpa people adds more warmth even during the extremely cold days.

However, to enjoy both weather and the best view, it is very necessary to plan this trek at the right time of the year. The best times to climb Island Peak are; mid March to May and mid September to November. Though difficult, the trek is not technical. A physically fit and mentally determined person can plan this trek. If you are looking for more of a challenge, then you can consider our other packages like Pisang Peak climbing, Everest Base Camp with Island Peak climbing etc.

Amigo Treks and Expedition designs, some of the best and customized itineraries for trekkers interested to climb Island Peak. However, if you are waiting for the package that offer the best cost for Island peak trek, we recommend you to try our Island Peak climbing (17 days) package.

Key Note:

High altitude weather conditions are usually unpredictable, even during the best trekking seasons. Because of this, there may be sudden schedule changes with domestic flights to and from Lukla. The time duration varies depending on the weather condition. The flights may be delayed for a minimum of several hours extending to several days, depending on the weather conditions. Therefore, we strongly recommend you to get ready for this by adding a few extra days to your plan. However, if everything goes according to the plan you will be left with days that can be well utilized to enjoy other attractions like rafting, jungle safari, shopping and many more.

Why travelers book this with Amigo

Local support built into the trip from the start.

Island Peak Trek in the Everest region of Nepal is one of the most sought-after treks of thrill seekers residing in different corners of the world.

Trip Includes

✓Trip Includes
✓Airport pick up and transfer to hotel
✓3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast
✓Welcome & Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at one of the typical Nepalese local restaurant
✓A day guided city tour of Kathmandu valley
✓All meals during the trip (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
✓Necessary group climbing gears (Climbing rope, ice axe, ice crew and snow bar)
✓Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport taxes and transfer
✓Everest National Park Permit & TIMS (Trekkers Security Card) permit
✓Island Peak Special Climbing Permit
✓One experienced Climbing guide (English speaking, first aid trained, trained & licensed from Nepal Mountaineering Association- Rock climbing and mountaineering trained)
✓Required Porters
✓Tent and mattress
✓Rescue arrangement (Your insurance should cover the cost)
✓First Aid service (Basic)
✓Purified and medicated safe drinking water during the trek
✓Sleeping bag and down jacket
✓Official duffel bag
✓Oximeter - To determine your normal oxygen rangeâ€‹
✓Adventure certificate after the completion the trip
✓All necessary Gov. Taxes and service charges

Trip Excludes

✕Trip Excludes
✕Nepal Visa (USD25 for 15 days and USD4 for 30 days)
✕Your meals at Kathmandu, except provided dinner and breakfast
✕Entire cold and alcoholic beverages on the trip
✕Travel insurance
✕Personal climbing gear (rope, ice axe, crompons, boots, halmet etc)
✕Personal nature expenses
✕Tips to the staff
✕Any extending trips

Itinerary

Day-by-day route outline

At the airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Hotel. Your kitbag containing sleeping bag, down jacket will be issued upon arrival and individual equipment/gear checks will be held during the afternoon. A pre-trek briefing will be held at evening and is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members before heading out to dinner.

This morning final gear checks will be held and afterwards we will depart for sightseeing tour. You will take to the key attractions in Kathmandu at the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Bouddhanath Stupa and visit Swyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with temple, unique architectures and Kumari (living goddess). Evening pre-trip discussion and introduce with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.

We will be taken to the airport for one of the great flights of the Himalaya. If the sky is clear during our flight, we will get our first views of Everest and the region in which we will be climbing. The Twin Otter aircraft will take us to the hillside village of Lukla, which is the start of our trek to Mera. Here we will meet our camp staff and porters and set off straight away for our first camp at Puiyan.

After breakfast cross the Poyan Khola, then we turn off the main trade route coming up from the south and join an older route, which climbs steeply to the ridge-line overlooking the Khare Khola. Descending the other side of the ridge, we then contour along the hillside before climbing steadily up to the attractive farming and trading village of Pangkongma. Many expedition members have been made welcome by the villagers here, spending several pleasant hours warming themselves in front of an open fire in the enveloping and welcoming atmosphere of the local's traditional Sherpa homes.

Today we climb the half hour or so to the Pangum La (3175m/10410ft) and our gateway toward the Hinku Valley, and now start to head eastward and then in a northerly direction. Today is a solid descent to the Hinku River of at least 900 meters depending on which path we take, and then a climb up to our camp high on the other side near the Surke La. We are once again traveling through a mix of terraced slopes containing grain crops interspersed by undisturbed forests of the upper temperate zone; maples, rhododendrons and fir.

After breakfast we climb up to the Source La (3085m/10118ft) we now follow the spine of the Surkie Danda ridge northwards towards Mera and the Hinku and camp part way along at a yak herders clearing or kharka. These next few days are far from teahouse and trekkers trails and should be some of the finest Himalayan wilderness trekking of the trip.

Continuing along the ridge, we climb higher and higher over knolls (lumps in the ridge) of 4000 meters and then 4500 meters. The terrain has now elevated well above the tree line and is grassy slopes and rocky outcrops and cliffs, where birds of prey may be seen flying overhead such as Griffon vulture, lammergeyer or eagles. We then descend to a camp set near a series of five lakes, Panch Pokhari, set beside the river of the Chunbu Kharka.

Today is a rest day and a lovely natural setting to explore further.

Our route now contours around many ridges on the eastern side of the Hinku, descending lower into forests of rhododendron. Near the valley floor we encounter the devastation caused by a natural damn at the head of the valley bursting in 1998. The valley has been destroyed, leaving boulders, dead trees and silt where once there were old growth forests and meadows. Our campsite is on a pleasant grassy patch, on the now much higher bank of the rocky riverbed.

Today we are now in the Hinku Valley proper, and cross over by way of a yak herder's bridge and join the main trail. The first settlement we stay at the busy village of Kote, primarily servicing the trekking groups that come through for Mera. As a result of the tremendous washout of boulders and debris, the trail follows the riverbed mostly, a good trail among rounded stones and silt. We gain our first views of dramatic peaks of the valley; Kusum Kanguru to our left that stands directly before us. The path then weaves up on to the pastures on the left hand side and pleasant easy trails through to Tagnag. Today we also enjoy our first views of Mera, initially at the confluence of the Sanu Drangka above Kote, if the weather is clear we see the dramatic south face, and then on our final approach into Tagnag. We are now among mountains and starting to prepare for our climb.

Today we can experience an excellent valley opening out views to the north of the Hinku Nup glacier and the line of peaks beyond. Behind us is the dramatic spire of the less than romantically named 'Peak 35', which has yet to be climbed. Only the last section up to our base camp at Khare is steep and reminds us that we are gaining altitude. It's a short climb and we are there in good time for lunch.

A steady climb out of the valley and up through lateral moraine and grassy culverts to our last camp below the snowline. The route itself is fairly straightforward, there are objective hazards and good basic technique and awareness of changing conditions is vital for every individual.

These three days going to plan and the weather on our side, we would move up to a rock and glaciated camp just off the Mera La saddle at approx 5400m/17712ft. Plastic mountaineering boots are usually worn from base through to the summit bid and return. Whilst they feel clumsy they are perfect for the job, providing warmth, protection and stability for the variable terrain including loose rocks, snow and ice. Another camp is set half way up the long North Slope of the mountain, at about 5700m/18696ft near a rock knob. Although it is a shorter distance here, it can be difficult in poor conditions and you are at altitude and are harder and further than it first appears. The summit bid will be made early in the morning (anywhere from 2am to 5am) from this high camp, and take around 4 to 6 hours to make the summit. Whilst the distance doesn't look far, we can assure you it will be hard work, and all the preparations and a positive, tempered attitude will pay off here. It is usually necessary to rope up for much of the summit approach due to crevasse hazards along the route. The route can vary depending on the conditions of the season but usually skirts around a major shoulder in front of us to the back side of the mountain and then traverse in a fairly straightforward approach to the summit knob. As the light comes, we enjoy incredible views across to Baruntse (7129m), Chamlang (7319m) and Nau Lekh (6360m) with Makalu (8481m) looming behind. Further to our left is Everest, peaking over several unnamed peaks of the Hinku. To the south we can see for miles down to the terrain. We aim to make the summit early/mid-morning and return to base camp after summit. The exact schedule will depend on many factors, including the weather, condition of the route and condition of the members. Our contingency of equipment and experienced staff and a time buffer, gives us a fair amount of flexibility to achieve success for all who have worked hard and consistently from the beginning of the expedition. The day will be long, and this is where all the training beforehand, the trek approach, and the right attitude will combine to give you stamina and confidence to be part of a sound team, with optimum chances for the summit.

We will need to make a relatively early start today. Once our porters are organized we will commence our most remote stages of the expedition. We descend into the Honku valley near to five large glacial lakes which sprawl out before us. They are known as Panch Pokhari (five lakes). The Amphu Laptsa pass is situated immediately at the head of the valley to our right and is basically the low point on the ridge between the Hunku and the Imja valleys. For this day or so we are in the Hunku. A new vista of peaks span out before us including Ama Dablam to the distant westward, and many unnamed peaks. Camp is set close to the rocks that lead up to the pass. On these stages we ask that members be flexible and co-operative. Camps will be set where conditions allow, and your leader will keep you advised as to each days plan.

Final preparations and gear checks for our pass crossing Amphu Laptsa.

After early breakfast an alpine start for our pass crossing. Once again, ferrying across all our loads together with all party members, crew, porters and members takes time. The approach to the pass from the Hunku is deceptive. Facing east and southward there is much more sun and little snow, just a collection of rocks that gradually lead up to the gap we travel through. On the north facing side we find steep slopes of snow that we must take care to descend by fixed ropes to the snow basins below and subsequent moraine and alpine valley beyond. The views from this pass crossing to the peaks of Khumbu are unmatched. Any spare moment one may have whilst we are climbing and descending will allow one to appreciate the spectacle of the peaks of the region.

An alpine start sees us climbing steeply up the lower flanks of the south-east face. The track is well used as this is a popular peak. At times there is a bit of rock scrambling and the rocky spur takes us to a snow ramp that leads to the upper snow fields. The peaks of Makalu and Lhotse come into view as we climb higher. Upon crossing the upper nave, it is necessary to fix ropes up a short but steep ice face that leads on to the summit ridge. The summit ridge is a classic alpine ridge and quite exposed, (we fix ropes here also) and traverse our way to the summit. Although Island Peak appears dwarfed by the seven and eight thousanders surrounding it, it provides a magnificent vantage point to all the peaks south of the stupendous Lhotse face. After some exhilarating moments on the summit we descend by the same route to our base.

We begin our exit trek descending through the famous Khumbu Valley to Tangboche Monastery and Namche Bazaar. Namche is known as the Sherpa capital and it is a great place to wonder around, visit the Tibetan stalls or enjoy the Swiss bakeries. We descend the slopes of Namche to the Dudh Kosi joining the main trail to follow at riverside through numerous villages to Phakding. On crossing the bridge, we trek a short distance up and around, to the broad flat spur that Lukla lies upon. The last night is always memorable for an end of trip celebration with all the crew and porters.

After an early morning flight to Kathmandu our guide transfer you to your hotel. You may have time to relax after long journey and take back your breath and rest at your hotel with ending your Himalayan trip with us. The remainder of the day is at leisure to rest, relax or explore and shop in the town.

Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.

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Do I need prior trekking experience?

No. A moderate fitness level is enough. Our guides pace the route with acclimatization days to support first-time high-altitude trekkers.

Can I customize this itinerary?

Yes. We can tailor pace, accommodation class, helicopter return, and add-ons like Kathmandu cultural tours.

What happens if Lukla flights are delayed?

We include a buffer day and support rescheduling. Your ground team will coordinate logistics and updates in real time.

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Mera Peak and Island Peak via Amphu Laptsa

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This trip can be tailored to your preferences.

Trip overview

Local support built into the trip from the start.

Trip Includes

Trip Excludes

Day-by-day route outline

Selected month departure calendar

Mar 2026

Apr 2026

Questions travelers usually ask before booking

Do I need prior trekking experience?

Can I customize this itinerary?

What happens if Lukla flights are delayed?

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