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Description
Climb Island Peak and Mera Peak on this 23-day trek from Kathmandu. The trail to Mera Peak passes through the countryside, allowing you to immerse yourself in the centuries-old Nepalese and Tibetan cultures. While climbing Mera Peak and passing through the charming village of Dingbosh, you can enjoy the splendour of the Khumbu Valley glacier. The road takes you through a village rich with Buddhist temples and stone buildings leading to the mountain.
Highlights
- Admire the beautiful view of Kala Pathara, Pumori, Nuptse and Gorakshep valley
- Check out the breathtaking views of Everest and Khumbu Glacier
- Enjoy the incredible sigh of the Himalayas from Island Peak
- Marvel at the panoramic views of the world's 5 highest mountains from Mera Peak
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
Arrival in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2: Monjo (2610m) expand_more
Flight to Lukla (2860 m) and hike to Monjo (2610 m). Night at the lodge.
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Day 3: Namche Bazaar (3440m) expand_more
Trek from Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3440 m). Night at the lodge.
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Day 4: Dole (4038m) expand_more
Trek to Dole (4038m). Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 5: Machermo (4470m) expand_more
Trek to Machermo (4470m). Night at the lodge.
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Day 6: Gokyo (4750m) expand_more
Trek to Gokyo (4750m). Night at the lodge.
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Day 7: Cho-La Pass (5420m) expand_more
Gokyo-Jongla (4830m) over Cho-La pass (5420m). Night at the lodge.
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Day 8: Everest Base Camp (5364m) expand_more
Trekking from Jungle to Gorak Shep (5164m). From Lobuche, the group makes a two to three-hour hike along a winding rocky path to Gorakshep, from where there is a beautiful view of the mountains of Kala Pathara, Pumori, Nuptse and the Gorakshep valley. Then, the group is accommodated in a hotel, has a tea break, and visits the Everest base camp (5364m). Return to Gorakshep (5164 m)—night at the lodge.
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Day 9: Kala Pathar (5645m) expand_more
Climbing to the top of Kala Pathar (5645 m). The ascent is quite tricky due to the thinness of the air. In the “hot” season, this road is quite crowded and busy. Many people go to Nepal to see Everest and the Khumbu Glacier. From here, you have a great view of Mount Pumori. Climbing to the top of Kala Pathara from Gorakshep takes about two to a half hours. Then, the group returns for the night back to the hotel. Descent to Lobuche (4940m), rest. Overnight at Lobucha Lodge.
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Day 10: Chukhung expand_more
Descent to Dingboche and then crossing to Chukhung. Night at the lodge.
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Day 11: Island Peak expand_more
Trek from Chukhung to Island Peak. Setting up a campground. Trek from Chukhung for 3-4 hours. Night in tents.
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Day 12: Island Peak- Climb and Descent (6165m) expand_more
Climbing Island Peak (6165 m). About 6-7 hours up and 3-4 hours down. Descent. If possible, descend to Chukung. Overnight in tents/lodges.
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Day 13: Amfo-Laptze Pass (5850m) expand_more
Hike under the Amfo-Laptze pass (5850m). Night in tents.
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Day 14: Amfo-Laptze expand_more
Trekking through the Amfo-Laptze Pass. Night in tents.
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Day 15: Kongme Dingma expand_more
Trek to Kongme Dingma. Night in tents.
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Day 16: Camp at Mera peak expand_more
Transfer to the base camp or to the assault camp at Mera Peak. Night in tents.
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Day 17: Ascent to Mera Peak expand_more
Ascent to Mera Peak, descent to Khara. Night at the lodge.
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Day 18: Kote expand_more
Descent to Kote. Night at the lodge.
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Day 19: Lukla expand_more
Descent to Lukla. Night at the lodge.
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Day 20: Reserve Day expand_more
The would be used as a reserve day.
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Day 21: Lukla - Kathmandu expand_more
Lukla to Kathmandu transfer. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 22: Kathmandu expand_more
Day in Kathmandu.
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Day 23: Departure expand_more
Breakfast at the hotel. Airport transfer. Departure.
What's Included
- Services of professional mountain guides
- Nepalese guide. Assistant guides on the day of the ascent (strictly in the ratio of 1 guide for three clients; that is, if there are four clients in the group, then there will already be two guides)
- Meeting/seeing off at the airport
- Hotel accommodation in double rooms in Kathmandu, 2-night
- Accommodation in lodges on the track
- Accommodation and meals in tents during the ascent
- Group climbing equipment (high-altitude tents, gas, burners, ropes, etc.)
- Porters for group equipment and products for BC
- Permit to climb Island Peak and Mera Peak
- Registration of all necessary permits for trekking (trekking permit/permit/entrances to national parks, etc.), if required by law or local rules of Nepal
- Garbage deposit
What's Excluded
- International flight
- Domestic flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (about $350)
- Visa (done at the airport, cost about $50)
- Insurance covering mountain climbing and helicopter evacuation
- Porters for personal equipment ($20 per day)
- Tips
- Any deviation from the program
- Any costs associated with program changes
What to bring
Documentation:
- International passport
- Airplane tickets
- Medical insurance covering helicopter evacuation
Personal equipment:
- Backpack 60l
- Sleeping bag, comfort temperature from -20C-30
- Mat
- Trekking poles
- Cats of steel
- Ice axe with self-insurance
- Climbing system
- Helmet
- Carabiners – 3 pcs
- Lanyard moustache
- Zhumar
- Descender
- Mug-spoon-bowl
Clothes and shoes:
- Climbing boots triple or double. Double–plastic or leather
- Trekking boots are WELL impregnated in advance with a special anti-water agent
- Sneakers (for the city)
- Waterproof membrane layer – jacket + trousers
- Fleece suit
- Thermal underwear top+bottom
- Middle-class puff
- Warm mittens
- Gloves are thick
- Thin gloves
- Bandana or buff (in addition to protection from the Sun in the valley, it can be used to warm the throat or face in the cold)
- Cap
- Warm trekking socks for climbing day
- Windproof mask for the lower part of the face
Travel Accessories:
- LED flashlight for head
- Powerbank
- Sunglasses
- Raincoat
- Rain cover for backpack
- Ski goggles
- Thermos – 1l. Preferably without a button on the lid
- Sunblock spf 50
- Lip balm spf 10-15
- Leggings
- Chemical heating pads (not required, but can be beneficial)
- Toothpaste, brush, soap, shampoo, slippers
- Towel
- Toilet paper (sold in loggias along the way)
Personal medical kit
- Elastic bandage and support bandage
Meeting Point
Kathmandu, Непал
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 18 | USD 4625 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |