Last Updated on February 5, 2023 by Treks Planner Nepal
Everything you need to know about Amphu Lapcha Pass. Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking is a challenging trek that offers impressive views of the mountains and lakes in the Khumbu region. It’s a perfect adventure for vacationers who are mountain lovers. The trek includes a journey through Seto Pokhari and Chukkung, behind Ama Dablam, and in front of Mt. Everest. The views are spectacular, and the feeling of being in the mountains is exhilarating. Immerse yourself in the serenity of the majestic mountains covered with snow.
This trek gives you a thrill as you ascend the peak, and as you reach the top, it is a pure moment of happiness, bliss, and accomplishment. It gives the experience of crossing a high pass along with climbing expertise such as fixing ropes, using hammers, ice axes, and crampons, setting up climbing gear, and understanding safety procedures.
This hike offers a spectacular view of the peaks of Makalu (8463 m), Everest (8848 m), Lhotse (8416 m), Pumori, Amadablam, Nuptse, Baruntse, Kanchenjunga, and other peaks. Makalu Barun National Park guards this trekking area. Trekkers can learn about the diverse flora and fauna and the ethnic people’s cultures throughout this walk.
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TREK HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy stunning vistas of the Himalayas, lush green forests, and countless winding rivers as you travel from Kathmandu to Lukla.
- In this exhilarating close-up flight, you can see Mount Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and 19 other snowy mountains in the Everest region up close.
- Discover the Sherpa culture, heritage, and way of life.
- The 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa is home to one of the oldest monasteries at Pangboche Mera Peak, written in granite.
- Discover the Himalayan landscape of Panch Pokhari Lakes, Hongu Lakes, and glacier lakes in Hinku Hongu Valley.
MERA PEAK AND AMPHU LAPCHA PASS TREK
OUTLINE ITINERARY:
Day 01: Fly to Lukla, trek to Paiya (Chutok) | 2,730m/8,957ft | 5-6 hrs
Day 02: Paiya to Panggom | 2,846m/9,338ft | 5-6 hrs
Day 03: Panggom to Ningsow| 2,863m/9,394ft | 4-5 hrs
Day 04: Ningsow to Chhatra Khola | 2,800m/9,187ft | 7-8 hrs
Day 05: Chhatra Khola to Kothe | 3,691m/12,110ft | 6-7 hrs
Day 06: Kothe to Thaknak | 4,358m/14,299ft | 3-4 hrs
Day 07: Thaknak to Khare | 5,045m/16,553ft | 2-3 hrs
Day 08: Khare: Acclimatization and pre-climb training | 5,045m/16,553ft
Day 09: Khare to Mera High Camp | 5,780m/18,964ft
Day 10: Summit Mera Peak | trek to Kongma Dingma | 6,461m/21,199ft
Day 11: Kongma Dingma: rest day | 4,850m/15,913ft
Day 12: Contingency | 4,850m/15,913ft
Day 13: Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhari| 5,035m/16,520ft | 5-6 hrs
Day 14: Seto Pokhari to Amphu Labcha Base Camp (South)| 5,650m/18,538ft | 5-6 hrs
Day 15: Amphu Labcha Base Camp to Chhukung | 4,730m/15,519ft | 9-10 hrs
Day 16: Chhukung to Namche Bazaar| 3,438m/11,280ft | 5-6 hrs
Day 17: Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2,800m/9,187ft | 6-7 hrs
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft
MERA PEAK, AMPHU LAPCHA PASS, AND ISLAND PEAK CLIMBING
OUTLINE ITINERARY:
Day 01: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Puiyan – Altitude: 2800m/9184ft
Day 02: Trek to Pangkongma – Altitude: 2,850m/9348ft
Day 03: Trek to Nashing Dingma – Altitude: 2600m/8528ft
Day 04: Trek to Chalem Kharka – Altitude: 3600m/11808ft
Day 05: Trek to Chunbu Kharka – Altitude: 4200m/13776ft
Day 06: Rest day at Chunbu Kharka
Day 07: Trek to Hinku valley camp – Altitude: 3600m/11808ft
Day 08 & 11: Trek to Tagnag – Altitude: 4400m/14432ft
Day 09: Trek to Khare – Altitude: 4,940m/16203ft
Day 10: Trek to Mera Base Camp – Altitude: 5000m/16400ft
Day 11 – 16: Summit attempt on Mera – Altitude: 6,476m/21,247ft
Day 12 & 13: Trek to the Hunku Valley
Day 14: Rest day at Amphu Laptsa base camp
Day 15 & 16: Cross Amphu Laptsa – (Altitude: 5845m/19171ft) to Island Base Camp – Altitude: 5100m/16728ft
Day 17: Summit Island Peak – Altitude: 6,189m/20,305ft
Day 18 – 20: Trek to Lukla
Day 21: Fly to Kathmandu
TREK PREPARATION
You must be both physically and mentally prepared to climb this summit. Our schedule provides adequate acclimatization, allowing us to ascend this physically demanding peak smoothly. If you want to climb Nepal’s peaks, you’ll need to know some basic mountaineering skills and knowledge, such as how to use climbing ropes, crampons on your boots, an ice axe, a harness, and carabiners. You’ll get a briefing from our climbing guide and instructions on the basics.
We advise that you work out for an hour or longer at least five days a week. Focus on training with low intensity and great volume. Hikes lasting several days at a good altitude are ideal. Your success at any summit depends on both your mindset and your mental preparation.
ACCOMMODATION
The majority of places to stay in the Himalayas are local-run teahouses or lodges. They have simple, decent accommodations. Services like hot showers, Wi-Fi, device charging stations, and laundry are provided with an additional fee. At high altitudes and during the busiest times of the year, room sharing is common. Therefore, be prepared for it. Most restrooms are located outside the lodge or teahouse. In the Mera Base Camp, Hongu Valley, Panch Pokhari, and Amphu Lapcha Base Camps, trekkers stay in tents.
AMPHU LAPCHA PASS PACKAGE DETAILS
MEALS
In Kathmandu, we only offer breakfast, and the entire trek includes three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Simple, organic, and healthy meals are served at the teahouses or lodges. In the tent camp, healthy food arrangements are made. A typical Nepali dish with fresh green vegetable curry, lentils, and rice is the most popular. In addition, hot beverages, bread, roti, soup, and sherpa stew are offered. At your own expense, you can enjoy continental food in Namche.
DRINKING WATER
The water is clean and fresh in the Himalayas. The Himalayan natural freshwater stream is drinkable right away. Or, for an additional fee, fill up a water bottle in the teahouses with boiled water. Always keep water purification supplies on hand for safety and effective water treatment. To avoid altitude sickness, drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.
INTERNET ACCESS AND MOBILE NETWORKS
The Wi-Fi card from Everest Link offers internet access throughout the Everest region. So the lower regions have stable and easy access to internet connectivity. In the lower regions, the mobile network is also reliable. Additionally, you can buy a SIM card and use mobile data from it. Internet connectivity and cell networks are hard to locate at higher altitudes.
AMPHU LAPCHA PASS PACKAGE DETAILS
SAFETY
Regarding safety, our top priority is the safety of our clients. Our trekking guides have years of experience in this field and are certified and well-trained. They have demonstrated exceptional safety performance and are technically proficient. They always have first aid supplies, safety gear, and other necessities with them. The itinerary is carefully planned, and the acclimatization rest days are strategically placed to help our trekkers and climbers acclimate to the high altitude and avoid altitude sickness for their safety.
NECESSARY PERMITS
In Nepal’s Himalayas, permits are required. Permits required for Mera, Amphu Lapcha Pass, and Island Peak Climbing:
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Entrance Permit
- Sagarmatha National Park Permit (SNP)
- Makalu Barun National Park Permit
PEAK CLIMBING PERMIT
1. Mera Peak Climbing Permit
2. Island Peak Climbing Permit
TRAVEL INSURANCE
In the Himalayas, travel insurance is essential. All emergency evacuations, medical emergencies, lost or stolen bags, canceled flights, altitudes exceeding 4,000 meters, and other emergencies must be covered. Therefore, you must purchase travel insurance from a trusted agency.
TREKKING GEARS LIST
Essential Equipment to Pack for trekking/Peak Climbing in Nepal. Every mountaineering adventure, whether technical or not, requires a range of climbing equipment that serves as a life support system to ensure a smooth ascent. Check out the list of essential equipment to pack for peak climbing in Nepal. We have carefully prepared a packing list to eliminate any doubt about what to pack for climbing in Nepal. This list is meant to serve as a general guide for all trekkers, including climbers. Your personal preferences and sense of judgment will also factor into your ultimate packing list for climbing in Nepal.