Mera Peak Climbing with Ampu Laptsa Pass is an excellent mountain journey that offers a wide range of spectacular natural scenery with panoramic views of the mountains. It is an extended version of Mera peak climbing which takes you all the way up to Ampu Laptsa pass for the breathtaking views of mountains and glaciers in the Everest region of Nepal. Mera Peak at an elevation of 6461 meters is a challenging climbing journey that offers immense beauty of the world’s five highest mountains at once. You will be rewarded with the aspiring views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Cho Oyu. Apart from these five, majestic mountains, Mera Peak also offers close-up views of other surrounding mountains in the Everest region of Nepal. Mera Peak is the highest peak in Nepal that is permitted for trekking purposes. Ascending up to the peak is not an easy task as one has to cross high and tough passes. The peak is physically demanding but highly rewarding in terms of glorifying the beauty of the mountains it offers. The peak was first successfully ascended by J.O.M Roberts and Sen Tenzing in May 1953.
Mera peak climbing with Ampu Laptsa pass makes the Mera peak climbing even more thrilling and enticing. The journey starts with an exciting flight to the Lukla airport. From the airport, we take a path less travelled and enter into the Hinku valley. We pass Pangkongma and Panch Pokhari to the Mera peak base camp. We proceed with our journey and slowly with due care. We spend some days in base camp for enough acclimatization. Then with the help of climbing gears and climbing techniques, we climb up the peak of Mera and descend down for another thrill of the journey. We then head towards Ampu Laptsa pass and cross the pass appreciating the outstanding views of mountains and glaciers in the Everest region of Nepal. Leaving Ampu Laptsa Pass, we embark on our return journey via Pangboche to Namche Bazaar and then to Lukla.
So, if you are willing to add some thrill to your normal day-to-day activity, opt for Mera peak climbing with an Ampu Laptsa pass. It takes you close to the world’s highest mountain and lets you relish the mightiness of the world’s five highest peaks. You can experience the adventure of trekking and peak climbing as well. Nepal Intrepid Treks organizes climbing trips each year-round. Book your trip instantly to reserve your group with us!
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2 Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Day 3 Fly to Lukla and trek to Chutanga
Day 4 Chutanga to Chhatrwabuk/ Thuli Kharka via Zatrwa La
Day 5 Chhatrwabuk to Kothe
Day 6 Kothe to Thangnak
Day 7 Thangnak to Khare
Day 8 Acclimatization in Khare
Day 9 Khare to Mera La
Day 10 Base Camp to High Camp
Day 11 Summit the Mera peak and return back to Khare
Day 12 Contingent day
Day 13 Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhara via Hinku valley
Day 14 Seto Pokhari to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp
Day 15 Amphu Lapcha Base Camp (South) to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp (North)
Day 16 Amphu Lapcha Base Camp to Pangboche
Day 17 Pangboche to Namche Bazaar
Day 18 Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 19 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 20 Departure day