23-Day Trek To Island Peak And Mera Peak From Kathmandu
Highlights
Kathmandu, Lukla, Mera Peak, Island Peak
Locations Covered
Kathmandu, Lukla, Mera Peak, Island Peak
trekking, camping, Glaciers
Group Tour
23 Days
Hard
English, Russian
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.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2: Monjo (2610m)
Flight to Lukla (2860 m) and hike to Monjo (2610 m). Night at the lodge.
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Day 3: Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Trek from Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3440 m). Night at the lodge.
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Day 4: Dole (4038m)
Trek to Dole (4038m). Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 5: Machermo (4470m)
Trek to Machermo (4470m). Night at the lodge.
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Day 6: Gokyo (4750m)
Trek to Gokyo (4750m). Night at the lodge.
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Day 7: Cho-La Pass (5420m)
Gokyo-Jongla (4830m) over Cho-La pass (5420m). Night at the lodge.
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Day 8: Everest Base Camp (5364m)
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)
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
Descent to Dingboche and then crossing to Chukhung. Night at the lodge.
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Day 11: Island Peak
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)
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)
Hike under the Amfo-Laptze pass (5850m). Night in tents.
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Day 14: Amfo-Laptze
Trekking through the Amfo-Laptze Pass. Night in tents.
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Day 15: Kongme Dingma
Trek to Kongme Dingma. Night in tents.
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Day 16: Camp at Mera peak
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
Ascent to Mera Peak, descent to Khara. Night at the lodge.
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Day 18: Kote
Descent to Kote. Night at the lodge.
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Day 19: Lukla
Descent to Lukla. Night at the lodge.
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Day 20: Reserve Day
The would be used as a reserve day.
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Day 21: Lukla - Kathmandu
Lukla to Kathmandu transfer. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 22: Kathmandu
Day in Kathmandu.
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Day 23: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Airport transfer. Departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 18 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 18 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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