Mera and Island Peak 6476m

Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal, located in the remote Hinku Valley of the Everest region. It’s a non-technical climb (via the standard route) ideal for fit trekkers with basic mountaineering skills.

The summit offers panoramic views of five 8,000m peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Kanchenjunga. Duration: 20–25 days..

At 6476m, is the highest ‘trekking peak’ suitable for anyone with little or no previous experience of using an ice axe and crampons.

The spectacular route is well within the reach of regular mountain walkers with a good level of fitness. Our careful programme of acclimatisation is designed to maximise your chance of comfortably reaching this special summit.

During the course of this expedition we are constantly rewarded with fine views of world famous peaks, including the towering Everest and Lhotse.

Mera Peak’s notable summit provides one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Nepal. This magical vantage point offers stunning views of five 8000m peaks, Everest and Lhotse to the north, Kanchenjunga and Makalu to the east and the majestic Cho Oyu to the west.

Island Peak: This memorable 6189m peak offers a slightly more technical climb. The ascent involves a comfortable scramble, an intriguing rock ridge and then onto a wonderful glacier. Onwards, a steep snow headwall leads to a classic summit ridge.

From here you are afforded fabulous views of many Himalayan giants, including the immense face of Lhotse and the elegant pyramid of Ama Dablam. The rewarding return journey is via the main Everest trail, with its welcoming and comfortable teahouses and lodges.

Itinerary - Option A

Mera Peak (6464m) – Amphulapcha Pass – Island Peak Climbing (6186m)

Day 1: Arrive Katmandu, transfer from airport to hotel (1300m)

Day 2: At leisure in Kathmandu, preparation for trek.

Day 3: Fly to Lukla, trek to Chutanga (3100m)

Day 4: Acclimatisation day at Chutanga (3100m)

Itinerary - Option B

Island Peak – Amphulapcha Pass – Mera Peak Climbing (6464m)

Day 01: Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

Day 02: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Day 03: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

Day 04: Namche to Tengbuche

Day 05: Tengbuche to Dingbuche

Day 06: Dingbuche to chukung

Day 07: Climbing training Preparation day

Day 08: Climbing training

Day 09: Climbing Training

Day 10: Chukung to island peak base camp

Day 11: Summit day! (Starts early morning 2.30AM) Back to B.C

Day 12: Spare day! If weather is bad!

Day 13: Spare Day Chhukkung (preparation for amaphulapcha pass and mera peak)

Day 14: Chukung to Amphulapcha North B.C O/N tent

Day 15: Amalapcha North B.C to Cross Amphulapcha pass and O/N at Panchpokhari

Day 16: Panchpokhari to Rato Odar O/N tent

Day 17: Rato Odar to Mera-La Base camp O/N tent

Day 18: Mera Peak High camp O/N tent

Day 19: Summit Mera Peak (6654m.) Back to Mera Base camp

Day 20: Spare Day if weather is bad!!

Day 21: Mera Base camp to Khare O/N lodge

Day 22: Khare to Kothey O/N lodge

Day 23: Kothey to Thuli kharka O/N lodge

Day 24: Thuli kharkha -Cross Zetra-La pass and trek down to lukla

Day 25: Flight Back to kathmandu from lukla and transfer to hotel

Cost Includes

  • All airport-hotel – airport transport
  • Accommodations in with breakfast
  • All transportation Pvt
  • Internet access & satellite phones in base camp. Satellite phone is available at $3 per minute
  • Professional weather forecasting services from USA & European based meteorologists
  • Sherpa, porters, liaison officer, camp staff and guides
  • All administration fees owed to Islamabad, including climbing permits
  • Climbing permit fee.
  • Necessary number of porters/yaks to carry load to & from base camp
  • Equipment allowance and insurance of Liaison officer
  • Personal climbing Sherpa with wages/equipment allowance/ insurance/high camps load ferry bonus
  • Cook and cook boys with their equipment allowance, wages and insurance
  • Best quality tents at Base camp with sleeping mattresses
  • Best quality dinning tent with heater at Base Camp
  • All necessary kitchen & camping equipment at base camp and camp 2 along with table/chairs.
  • Shower facility at base camp
  • Fresh and organic food and beverages at Base Camp and imported quality high altitude food (individual packet)
  • Enough numbers of EPI gases with burner for high camps
  • Walkie-talkie and permit fee
  • Satellite phone for the emergency purpose (Personal call $ 3 per minutes)
  • Solar panel/Generator with accessories at base camp for recharging & power supply
  • Necessary climbing hardware gears with fixed ropes except the personal gears
  • Required Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator.
  • Insurance of local team members
  • Rope fixing fee
  • Tented accommodation and meal at in/out to base camp

Cost Does not include

  • International round-trip airfare
  • Major meals in
  • Personal climbing equipment
  • Insurance, should include evacuation
  • Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
  • All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc.)
  • Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail)