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Mera and Island Peaks Climbing

21 Days Everest Region Trekking
Trip At Glance
  • Group Size2-15 Persons
  • Max Elevation6476 Meters
  • GradeModerate to Hard
  • DestinationNepal
  • TransportationDrive and Flight
  • AccommodationHotel/Camping/Teahouse
  • CostContact us
  • Trip Length21
  • Best MonthMarch to May September to November
  • WIFIFirst two weeks and last week on the mountains
  • RegionEverest Region
  • Trip ModeCamping/Teahouse
  • MealB/L/D
  • Trekking StyleClimbing and Trekking
Trip Overview

Mera Peak and Island Peak are two popular trekking peaks in the Khumbu region of Nepal, offering stunning views of the Himalayas and a challenging yet rewarding climbing experience. Here's an overview of each peak:

  1. Mera Peak:

    • Location: Mera Peak is situated in the remote Hinku Valley within the Khumbu region of Nepal, to the southeast of Everest. It is the highest trekking peak in Nepal.
    • Altitude: The summit of Mera Peak stands at 6,476 meters (21,247 feet) above sea level.
    • Climbing Difficulty: While technically not very difficult, Mera Peak requires a good level of physical fitness and some basic mountaineering skills. The final ascent involves walking on a glacier and a short, steep section.
    • Highlights: Mera Peak offers breathtaking panoramic views of some of the world's highest mountains, including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. The trek to Mera Peak takes you through beautiful forests, traditional Sherpa villages, and pristine wilderness.

  2. Island Peak (Imja Tse):

    • Location: Island Peak is located in the Everest region of Nepal, near the base of the southeast face of Lhotse.
    • Altitude: The summit of Island Peak stands at 6,189 meters (20,305 feet) above sea level.
    • Climbing Difficulty: Island Peak is considered more technically challenging than Mera Peak. Climbers need to negotiate a steep, ice-covered headwall to reach the summit. Previous climbing experience and knowledge of basic mountaineering skills, including using crampons and ice axes, are recommended.
    • Highlights: Island Peak offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, including Lhotse and Ama Dablam. The trek to Island Peak takes you through the iconic Everest Base Camp and the scenic Imja Valley. The climb is often combined with a trek to Everest Base Camp.

Trip at a Glance

Trip Mode: Hotel – Lodge (Tea-House) and in tents, camping on trek and climb.

Trekking Grade: Adventurous and Challenging (on snow conditions).

Climbing Grade: F (French / Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification System)

Trekking Region: Nepal Far Mid East Himalaya around Khumbu region

People & Culture: Sherpa tribes of Buddhism religion with interesting old traditions and colorful cultures.

Highest Elevation: On top of Mera Peak 6,476 m high

Trek & Climb Durations: 18 Nights & 19 Days (Lukla to Lukla).

Hours of Walks & Climb: From minimum 04 hrs to maximum 08 hrs.

Total Trip: 20 Nights & 21 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of Mera Peak Trek and Climb

  • Scenic flights to and from Lukla with views of Everest and array of peaks during scenic air borne
  • Trekking into least trekked and explored areas by other trekkers into complete wilderness
  • Explore Sherpa traditional farm villages and monasteries of immense Buddhist cultures
  • Enchanting pristine forest filled with tall rhododendron-magnolia-pines-oaks and fir trees
  • Peaceful and serene walks within beautiful and scenic Inkhu valey with climb of stunning Mera Peak
  • Adventure beyond Khumbu close within Baruntse and Makalu within South of Mt. Everest and other close

  • Highlights of Island Peak Climbing

  • Scenic flights to and from Lukla with array of mountains and view of Everest
  • Trekking into world heritage Sagarmatha National park enriched with lovely alpine forest
  • Explore Sherpa traditional farm villages and monasteries of immense Buddhist cultures
  • An enchanting pristine forest filled with tall rhododendron-magnolia-pines-oaks and fir trees
  • Peaceful and serene walks within beautiful and scenic Imjatse vaelly with climb of striking Island peak
  • Adventure over high Khumbu valley in the shade of world highest Mt. Everest and giant mountains
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 On arrival in Kathmandu meet our staff for transfer to Hotel

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport received by our staff and guide with warm welcome and greetings and then transfer to your hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city. After checking into your rooms getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, a quiet environment after getting refreshed join at main hall or in lobby where our guide will provide briefing on treks-hotels with necessary information. Evening includes group dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with folk culture program with various dances of Nepal while having your authentic Nepalese dinner with local entertainment.

Meals
Dinner
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1336
Day 2 Fly to Lukla 2820 M then trek to Paiya 2730 M, 35 minutes flight and 6 Hours Trek

Early morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for super short flight to land at Lukla, The Lukla airport is located at a clearing atop a hill, and the short flight presents amazing views of the wonderful surroundings,  Open landing at the Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla, We will begin our trek to Paiya, We will start Jungle walk downhill to Surke village by amazing of Himalayas views, From here we will continue moving south cross the Chuto la pass before reaching the small vial of Paiya,

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2730
Day 3 Paiya to Panggom 2846 M, 6 Hours Trek

Starting hill from Paiya, we will reach a small bridge from where henceforth the trail turns a bit slippery, we will cross the Kari-La Pass, Walking through the rhododendron and bamboo forests on a narrow trail, Today’s trip we will also likely to be in the awestriking presence and the Duthkoshi valley, Then continue out trek to Panggom village settlers are depending on farming and trading, the day is extremely rich in natural beauty made even more gorgeous,

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2846
Day 4 Panggom to Ramailo Danda 2863 M, 6 Hours Trek

We begin our trek, trekking out of Panggom, We will cross the Panggom-La Pass ascending on a steady path turning north we will cross the Ningsow Khola before reaching the Ningsow village then continue ascending then descending for a while to climb a little more to reach Ramailo Danda.

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2863
Day 5 Ramailo Danda to Chetra Khola 2800 M, 7 Hours Trek

Start the day with breakfast, The Journey begins on the trails up and down, The weather allows us can see the views of Mera Peak and Salpa, After up and downhill walk we will enter Makalu Barun National Park, It is the eighth National Park in the Himalayas of Nepal and it was established in 1992 as an eastern extension of the Sagarmath National Park, The protected area of the Makalu Barun National Park is a habitat for a wide diversity and flora and fauna species,

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2800
Day 6 Chetra Khola to Kothey 3691 M, 5 Hours Trek

Trek  begins towards the north on the main trail to Mera Peak, we will find ourselves alongside a trail next to the Majang Khola, and from here we shall  merge with another trail that moves alongside the Hinku Khola, Our trail moves staring ahead towards Tashing Ongma which has seasonal tea shops lining the main trail, Continuein our tre we will cross the bridge or the Sanu Khola before reaching Kothey

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
3691
Day 7 Kathey to Thagnag 4360 M, 5 Hours Trek

Adventure continues towards north east after leaving tree lines and green vegetation, as the walk progress reaching into a wide open valley within grazing land around scattered cattle herders shades at Gondishung 4,350 m near to our overnight stop at Tag-Nag. Gondishung with more than 200 years old small Gompa, walk continues for an hour to Tag-Nag for overnight stop, a temporary place with huts and shades houses a small lodge as tea house.

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
4360
Day 8 Thagnag to Khare 5045 M, 4 Hours Trek

We will start our day begins with Breakfast, We will follow the moraine of Dig Glacier of Dig Kharka from where gorgeous views of the Charpate Himal, Ther trail ascending through the moraine to snout of the Hinku Nup and the Share glaciers, from where it further branches out more steeply to Khare, From here we can see the northern  face of Mera Peak, the sight is truly anything unlike ever you experienced, After lunch we can explore around Khare,

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
5045
Day 9 Rest at Khare for acclimatization and climbing training course

We have a spare day for acclimatization and pre-basic climbing training to prepare ourselves better for the climbing to Mera Peak, Our climbing leader will help us polish our basic climbing techniques and demonstrate the best ways to use our climbing gears like the ice axe, harness, ascender, climbing boots, and crampons, the training will also include learning the best climbing technique with the rope, Overnight at Khare,

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
5045
Day 10 Khare to Mera Peak High Camp 5780 M, 6 Hours Trek

We will start our steep trail to the Mera Peak Base Camp, from her ewe continue further through Mera-la Pass to reach high camp, Our path along the rocky trail which be hazardous if it has recently snowed as there as a number of crevasses, Our way to the top of the rock band was marked by a large cairn, we will set up a high camp as we enjoy excellent views of Mt. Everest, Mt, Makalu, Mt. Cho-Oyu Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse Chamlang and Baruntse, Overnight at Mera High Camp

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tent/Camping
 Altitude
5780
Day 11 Summit Mera Peak 6476 M, and trek to Kongma-dingma 4850 M, 8 Hours Climb and Trek

Early in the morning journey sart with breakfast then climb up to Mera Peak Summit 6476 M, Come back to Mera High Camp for lunch, and Continue down hill to Kongma-Dingma for overnight 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Hotel
 Altitude
4850
Day 12 Kongma-Dingma to Seto Pokhari 5000 M, 5 Hours Trek

Our day begins with Breakfast and start our trek ahead in Hongku Valley very high and remote valley with no inhabitants, Massive view of Mt. Chamlang in the left view and Mt. Baruntse comes into view beyond, The valley floor remains broad straight gradually to the blind alley of peaks, It's almost shock to realize that the two majestic mountains we are heading to staring towards are none other than Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse, After that steady climb up to Seto Pokhari

 

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
5000
Day 13 Seto Pokhari to Amphu Lapsa High Camp 5400 M, 6 Hours Trek

Today is our remote parts of the Himalayas, we rarely meet other trekkers if not high trekking season, We enjoy and experience in the wilderness of Honku Valley, We will walk high altitude trail from Seto Pokhari to Amphu Lapsa High Camp, Overnight at Amphu Lapsa High Camp 

 

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
5400
Day 14 Cross Amphu Lapsa Pass 5845 M, Island Peak B.C. 5080 M, 8 Hours Trek

 Our day begins with Breakfast, today we have an actual day of the challenge ahead of us, Pass is an exciting traverse of scree slopes and layered glacier walls that we must ascend on the Southside, We trek along the icefall to the crest of the pass at 5845 M, Here we have stunning views of Island Peak and Mt. Lhotse and Nupse looming over he Imja valley, the descent down to the valley is steep with a section that we negotiate by abseiling looking back, it will be quite an incredible feeling, on the side the glacier and enter the Imja valley and trek to Island Peak Base Camp, Overnight at the Island Peak Base Camp,

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tent/Camping
 Altitude
5080
Day 15 Rest day for acclimatization and Climbing training course

Take a good rest Breakfast, and Lunch after Luch little Climbing training 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tent/Camping
 Altitude
5080
Day 16 Summit of Island Peak 6189 M, and Trek to Chukung 4730 M, 10 Hours Climbing and Trekking

The climb of Island peak at above 6,160 m / 20,328 ft high graded as PD + used from French and Swiss Alpine Climbing System, climb continues following snow-covered glacier, avoiding serac and crevasses climbing northwards over snow covered scree in the margin between a glaciers facing a top ridge. Adventure carries on across a gully with some stone and icefall dangers, a steep snow and ice ramp leads you above 100 meters (300ft) to the main summit, on reaching on top where adventure of a lifetime experience reaches you at the main summit with successful climb. From the summit enjoy panorama of Mt. Lhotse 8,501 m, Mt. Ama Dablam 6,856 m, Mt. Makalu 8, 463 m, Chamlang and Baruntse peaks, after a great climb feeling in high spirit descend on same route towards base camp and trek to Chukung, 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
4730
Day 17 Chukung to Namche Bazaar 3440 M, 8 Hours Trek

Trek to Namche Bazaar Via Tengboche Monastery, 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
3440
Day 18 Rest day at Namche Bazaar 3440 M,

Rest day at Namche Bazaar,

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
3440
Day 19 Namche to Lukla 2820 M, 8 Hours Trek

The last day trek of this marvelous adventure leads on same scenic trail to Phakding following Dudh Kosi River downstream, from here a pleasant walk with few short ups and down to Choplung village, where an hour climb brings you back at Lukla for lunch and overnight stop. In Lukla celebrate last night dinner among fellow trekkers, guides and porters after a fantastic adventure and climb on top of Mera Peak and Island Peak.

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2820
Day 20 Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to your Hotel

Morning transfer to Luka air terminal known as Tenzing-Hillary airport, tribute to late legendry mountaineers the first two to conquer on top Mt. Everest. As per the flight time board in small aircraft (Dornier or Twin Otter) a scenic 35 minutes flight brings you to hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure

Meals
Breakfast
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1336
Day 21 Depart for International fliht home ward bound or to respective countries

Last day in the country of high beautiful Himalayas as per your international flight transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for homeward bound or to the next port of call after a wonderful and mesmerizing adventure on Mera Peak and  Imjatse-Island Peak Trek and Climb with great service of Tramping Himalaya Adventures

Meals
Breakfast
Cost Included
  • Airport Pick up & Drop with private transport ( International & Domestic )
  • Hotel in Kathmandu 2 Nights  3-star standard with B/B Twin Sharing Basis 
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Flight Tickets 
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Flight Tickets for Guide 
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek ( Twin Sharing Basis Tea House and  Camping at the Mera Peak High Camp and Island Peak Base Camp )
  • Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner during the trek 
  • Well English Speaking of government license holder guide 
  • Well English Speaking Climbing Sherpa Guide 
  • Climbing Guide wages including his Equipment for Mera Peak and Island Peak 
  • Climbing Guide High Altitude Covered Insurance
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Guide/Assistant guides and Porters their salary, Insurance, Equipment, and lodging & fooding
  • Tramping Himalaya Adventures Duffel bag & T-shirt
  • All the necessary paperwork, Trekking/permits/Climbing Permit for Mera Peak and Island Peak
  • Garbage deposit for Mera Peak and Island Peak Climbing 
  • Carried by your guide Medical Kit
  • All government taxes
  • Down Jacket If you need it ( To be returned after the trip )
  • Oxi-meter to check the pulse, Oxygen saturation, and heart rate
  • Unlimited Chlorine-treated safe drinking water 
Cost Excluded
  • Nepalese visa fee ( Bring the right cash in USD and 2 passport-size photographs )
  • 15 Days USD 30, 30 Days USD 50, 90 Days USD 125, 
  • Airfare International
  • Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg of luggage, the cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu 
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, Internet, etc.)
  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
  • Personal Climbing Equipment 
  • Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of  Tramping Himalaya Adventures
  • Tips and gratuities
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