Quick Review
- Start: Kathmandu
- End: Kathmandu
- Duration:17 days
- Best Season: Sept-Dec, Feb-May
Introduction
Situated in the Southeast of the Everest Region, Amphu Lapcha Pass is one of the most challenging trekking passes in Nepal. It is an interesting and thrilling trek for mountain lovers which takes you to wild and less visited areas in the Khumbu Valley. Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek includes a tour of historical Buddhist monasteries, close interaction with the friendly Sherpa community, the discovery of hidden beauties (flora and fauna), and the stunning views of Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m, Mt. Makalu 8485m, Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m and other numerous snow-covered peaks. The crossing of the Amphu Lapcha Pass requires the use of technical climbing equipment and trekkers must be experienced in the use of these and be prepared. Our expert trainers will guide you through each and every step and technique. The trek leads us through barren, uninhabited areas, over glaciers, rhododendron forests, and snow-covered mountain passes which will give us room to learn more about this region and cultural insights.
Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek is specially designed for those adventure seekers who are looking forward to trekking on a challenging and untouched trekking trail and enjoying the classic view of the high Himalayas of Nepal. We begin our trek with a thrilling flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then ascend all the way up toward the snow-covered region. The trek takes you to dramatic passes of Mera La (5,415m) and Amphu Lapcha (5,845m) making a circular loop back through the Sagarmatha National Park to Lukla. This adventure also gives us the opportunity to hike up to Mera Peak and witness the best view of the world's highest mountain Mt. Everest along with other mountains. From Lukla, we fly back to Kathmandu.
Trek Highlights
- Mera La (5,415m) and Amphu Lapcha (5,845m) Pass
- Panoromic views of Makalu 8485m, Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m
- Sherpa culture, warm hospitality
- Thrilling flight to Lukla
- Varieties of flora and fauna
- Hike to Kala Patthar
Accommodation
The accommodations during Amphulapcha Pass Trek hotels and lodges are commonly known as tea houses. Most rooms are on a twin-sharing basis where you'll get a mattress, pillow, sheets, and blankets and they even provide extra blankets upon request. Teahouses in this region are well managed and a few of them even provide western facilities like hot showers and flush toilets. In high altitude, there won't be any teahouses, so we'll set up a camp for you to spend overnight. During your stay in Kathmandu, you'll get a luxurious accommodation service.
Food
Most of the teahouses are run by local people that provide you with good bed, breakfast, lunch, and dinner facilities with warm hospitality. The availability keeps on changing according to Tea houses and their location, but you'll get the best hygienic foods and you don’t have to worry about regular meals and carrying hiking foods while trekking. The teahouses provide a variety of on-site prepared hot meals. You'll have a food option of typical Nepali, Tibetan, Nepalese, Chinese, and even Indian and Italian dishes at the tea houses. On the camping trek, we'll provide excellent cooks to prepare hot and delicious foods for you. Our experienced cook will prepare both western and eastern dishes for you.
Early morning, you'll be introduced to our guide and go on a scenic flight to Lukla and a landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the gateway of Everest, Lukla. Then we start trek to Chutangna. Overnight stay at Chutangna.
We ascend further on a rocky trail for almost 12km to arrive at Thuli Kharka via Chhatra La Pass. It takes around 6-7 hours to reach Thuli Kharka which is also a stopping point for the day. Overnight stay.
The trail passes through beautiful rhododendron forests on the way to Kothe from Thuli Kharka. The forest along the trail is a delight to walk through, full of the tall Himalayan pine and rhododendron trees. Overnight at Kothe.
As we continue towards Thagnak from Kothe, you'll be blessed by stunning views of Peak 43 and Kusum Kanguru. You'll also have an opportunity to admire the beautiful hills dotted by red rhododendron. Overnight at Thagnak.
We start walking east of Thagnak enjoying the view of Charpate Himal which attracts anybody on the way trekking through this trail. We'll also get a chance to admire the view of pristine Sabai Tso glacial lake. After arriving at Khare, we spend overnight.
This is a tough and long walk, so today, we take much-needed rest before climbing to a higher elevation. This is a much-needed rest day and training day. Before climbing to Mera Peak, you need to know climbing techniques, and climbing equipment using techniques. So our expert guides will be assisting you with all this. Overnight at Khare.
After one day rest at Khare, you will be fine with a high elevation and we pack our bags for today's hike up to Mera Hike Camp. We'll get the first glimpse of sunrise on the way and the view of white mountain changing their color into gold as the sun rises is just indescribable in words. Overnight at Mera High Camp.
I think this is the most challenging and most rewarding day of this entire trek where you'll be stepping on the summit of Mera Peak and cross Mera La on the same day. From the top of Mera Peak, mountains like Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), Mt. Kanchenjunga are clearly visible. Then we descend to Komading for overnight stay.
The trek descends Seto Pokhari today and on the way to Seto Pokhari, you can still admire the majestic views of high mountains including, Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and more. Overnight at Seto Pokhari.
We all would be feeling tired after long and challenging trekking days previously, so we take much-needed rest today at Seto Pokhari and those who would like to explore the beauty of this place can go and explore. You can make preparations and basic training before going for Amphulacha Pass. Overnight stay.
The trek starts from the isolated area of Seto Pokhari and continues towards Amphulapcha High Camp. We commence with a short steep climb over moraine and rocky terrain, where you can encounter some ice sections from the frozen small streams and reach the high camp of Amphulapchha for overnight camp
Today, you'll cover the longest, toughest part of the trek where you'll be walking almost 20KM long for almost 10 hours to reach our main destination, Amphulapcha Pass. Crossing Amphulapcha Pass is the best feeling of the entire trek. After enjoying this adventurous place, we'll continue towards Chhukung for overnight stay.
Day 12 was very hard and exhausting because of 20km of the walk for almost 10 hours, we all need rest for a day. Chhukung is the best place to rest enjoying the best of the mountain region and high mountains. Overnight stay.
The walk goes downhill to the trading hub and biggest Sherpa town of the region, Namche Bazaar. The walk is easy and mostly downhill with a lot of beauty to admire around. We spend overnight at Namche.
This is your free day at the Sherpa town where you can enjoy your day exploring the village, going for short hikes, close interaction with local Sherpa people and know about their festivals, culture, and traditions. Overnight at the same guest house.
We finally trek back to Lukla with 8 hours of walk mostly downhill through rhododendron and pine forest. You may also encounter different species of flora and fauna on the way. Overnight at Lukla.
Our adventure ends here after flying to Kathmandu from Lukla. With a lot of memories to celebrate and remember, the day has come to say goodbye.
Cost Includes
- International & domestic airport transfers as per the itinerary
- Three nights hotel in Kathmandu B/B
- Internal ground transfer as per the itinerary
- Special Permit and entry fees required for the trek
- 3 meals a day while trekking(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Accommodation while trekking in twin sharing basis tents/homestay
- English speaking, well trained and experienced trekking guides, assistant guide(s) as per the group size and porter(s) for luggage
- Treated water during the trek
- Medical Supplies (First Aid Kit)
- Insurance and wages for the Nepali staff
Cost Excludes
- International airfare to/ from Nepal
- Lunch and dinner prior to the trek, please allow US$ 20 per day
- Insurance which covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses
- Drinks both alcoholic and bottled other than sterilized drinking water
- Internet & Laundry fees
- All the foods and beverages other than the itinerary
- Personal gears and expenses
- Tips and gratitude provided to staffs
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