Overview
Amphu Lapcha Pass with Mera Peak Climbing begins with an exciting and scenic flight to Lukla from Tribhuvan Intl Airport, Kathmandu. As soon as we land at Lukla, we continue our journey towards Chutang and start exploring the rural lifestyle and culture of Nepal. We shall cross Zatrwa La Pass (4,600m/14,720ft) the very next day to reach another village, Thuli Kharka. You will be passing through lush vegetations admiring the mountain panoramas and the soothing touch of air from buddhis prayer flags.
Nevertheless, this trek occurs in the Everest region of Nepal, home to the brave and courageous Sherpas. Their Tibetan alike lifestyle and culture, as well as a deep understanding of their tribe, bring more excitement to this remarkable journey. Whereas, Mera Peak (6,654m) is the renowned and highest official trekking peak in Nepal. Amphu Lapcha Pass with Mera Peak Climbing allows witnessing the eye-catching mountain panoramas of peaks above 8000 meters including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyo, and Kanchenjunga. Besides, the soothing and enthralling vistas of lakes, rivers, the distant Hinku and Hunku valley also contribute their part on making this journey one of the finest.
Accommodation
Moving ahead on the journey, you shall pass through various small settlements and Yak Kharkas as your overnight destination. Whereas, walk through the typical Nepali trails and various streams, rivers as well as jungles. Henceforth, after reaching and acclimatizing on the Mera La Pass, you will be experiencing the tent-camp accommodation for a couple of days. It is because there is no other accommodation on the high altitudes; base camps, and high camps.
Physical Fitness and Best Time
Almost three weeks of duration shall be spent to enjoy the best of this itinerary. If you are interested in this activity, it would be highly recommended for you to have more than three weeks willing to be spent on it. There might be some buffer days in case of unfavorable weather for flight as well as for the trek. Moreover, since it is an arduous trek, the trekkers must be physically fit enough as well as mentally stable along with a strong will towards success. And it would be an added merit for you if you have the know-how of using climbing gear and equipment. The best-fitted time frame for this amazing and demanding trek plus peak climbing is the months of autumn and spring.
