Mera & Island Peak via Amphu Labsta - World Expeditions - Nepal

Mera & Island Peak via Amphu Labsta

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Climbing Guided and Escorted

Carbon neutral

30 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Strenuous

Highly demanding activities designed for individuals with excellent physical fitness.

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Highlights

Climb Mera (6476m) & Island Peak (6189m) on a fully supported expedition led by expert climbing guides

Take in stunning views from the summits of two of Nepal's classic "trekking" peaks

Cross the technical Amphu Laptsa Pass at 5845m

Discover warm and welcoming Sherpa Culture

Take in the views from a stunning Himalayan mountain flight from Ramechap to Lukla

Enjoy a supportive environment with a 1:3 climbing sherpa to climber ratio

Embark on an excellent approach trek though the traditional Sherpa villages of the Solu Khumbu and the forest trails of the Hinku Valley

Experience ample acclimatisation and a generous summit window

Enjoy a supportive environment with a 1:3 climbing sherpa to climber ratio

Embark on an excellent approach trek though the traditional Sherpa villages of the Solu Khumbu and the forest trails of the Hinku Valley

Experience ample acclimatisation and a generous summit window

Itinerary

Daring mountaineers, are you ready to test your endurance on two of Nepal’s most celebrated trekking peaks? The exceptional "Mera & Island Peak via Amphu Labsta" tour is a 30-day guided expedition starting and finishing in Kathmandu, designed for highly experienced travelers and adventurous seniors seeking a true Himalayan challenge. This strenuous trip features guided climbs of Mera Peak (6,476m/21,246ft) and Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft), paired with a dramatic crossing of the technical Amphu Labsta Pass. Along the way, you’ll traverse the remote Honku Valley, pass through Thangnak, Nashing Dingma, and reach the heart of the Khumbu, all while enjoying panoramic vistas that stretch from Kanchenjunga in the east to the Langtang region in the west.

Carefully paced for acclimatisation, with contingency days for unpredictable mountain weather, this trip ensures safety and maximizes your summit chances. Mera Peak rewards climbers with sweeping mountain views, while Island Peak offers a front-row seat beneath the imposing Lhotse Face. Comprehensive inclusions—accommodation, transport, meals, and expert guides—mean you can focus on the adventure and the breathtaking scenery, rather than the logistics. The rare combination of two Himalayan peaks and the demanding Amphu Labsta crossing makes this tour package truly unique for mountaineers seeking an unforgettable, high-altitude experience.

day 1 - Join Kathmandu

You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the Radisson hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given around 4.30-5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down/fibrefill jacket. This evening we will head out for dinner, this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members.

Overnight: Radisson Hotel

day 2 - Gear check and free day in Kathmandu or drive to Ramechap (approx 5 hours)

This morning final gear checks will be held and afterwards we will depart for Thamel

where any necessary items will be hired, ie plastic boots, or purchased. After the gear check has been completed, you will either have a free day to explore

Kathmandu or depending on the season, depart for Ramechap, a small town that operates flights to Lukla, the gateway of trekking in the Khumbu region. Our campsite will be in close proximity to the runway for our early morning flight to Lukla.

Overnight: Radisson Hotel or private eco-camp

*NB: Domestic flights to/from Lukla during Spring and Autumn trekking seasons (March-May and October-December) may operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechap. This is determined by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and dates are subject to change. Your leader will brief you on flight arrangements locally.

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Fly to Lukla (2800m) & commence trekking to Puiyan (approx 2800m)

An early start to the airport to catch the 45 minute flight to the STOL airstrip at Lukla. It is a memorable flight, with marvelous views of the Eastern Himalaya. Our crew and porters assemble, loads are sorted and after a cup of tea, we are soon on our way down a trail below the air strip to the river at Surke Khola, which brings us adjacent to the racing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi. Our route takes a southerly direction along old trade routes, a trail of farm settlements growing subsistence crops such as millet, corn and buckwheat and then as we trek higher, into stands of oaks, maple and rhododendron.