Mera & Island Peak Expeditions via Amphu Labtsa Pass 25 days

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Mera & Island Peak Expeditions via Amphu Labtsa Pass 25 days

Overview

This expedition is not only an introduction to high altitude mountaineering, it is a wonderland of nature and breathtaking scenes of the

Himalayas. The route follows the route of the Mera Peak expedition, but after descending from its summit to the Mera La pass the trail

branches we head north-east into the mountain wilderness of the Upper Hongu Valley. Mount Lhotse and Everest are visible directly in

front of us as we follow the valley along the towering rock face of Chamlang until we reach the sacred lakes at Panch Pokhri. Next we

face the Amphu Labsta pass, 5700m, a tough technical crossing, and descend into the Imja Valley, where we will set up a base camp

and prepare to summit Island Peak, 6189m, which lies close to the imposing south face of Lhotse. After the summit we descend the

Everest Trail stopping in the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar before completing the circuit trek at Lukla.

Who should do the Mera Peak, Amphu Labtsa and Island Peak expedition

Although this expedition has some very easy and basic trails, the trek is graded STRENUOUS because the schedule includes five

continuous nights over 5100meters in very remote locations and because of two 6100m peaks. There are good trails for most of the

route, including a well-marked trail in the snow leading over the Mera La. The paths in the upper Hongu Valley are less used but the

underfoot conditions are still relatively easy.The first few days trail between Lukla and Tagnag passes through delightful rhododendron

and pine forests, whilst higher up beyond Kothay, there is no vegetation.

Trip Facts

Trip Cost USD 2900 P/P

Group Size above 2 Pax

Single Supplement $ 250

Max Elevation 6476m

Trip duration 25 Day

Trekking Type 12 nigh Lodge

Trekking Type 8 night Tent

Hotel in Kathmandu 4 Night

Ending Point Lukla

Starting Pont Lukla


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Annapurna Foothills Treks and Expeditions provides you with Sherpas and porters who are well experienced and well equipped for the

high altitude who will be able to assure your safe execution of the expedition. There is little chance of buying supplies on the way: all

trekkers should be well prepared with the personal effects they require during the trek.

Climbing difficulty

Mera Peak: The normal route by the north face to the summit of Mera Peak, is not technically difficult. It is rarely steeper than 30

degrees, except for the final 30-40m climb to the summit where fixed lines are used for safety. Ski sticks are useful in soft snowy

conditions and a single walking axe for hard snow and ice. Although any climbing at these altitudes is strenuous and exhausting, the

route is carefully designed to allow for your acclimatization. Stopping for two nights and one day at high camp, 5800m, will give you

the best possible chance of reaching the summit.

Amphu Labtsa pass: This is more technical than Mera Peak. It will be necessary to surmount a series of ice steps (using a fixed line for safety) to reach the

rocky crest, and from the summit you will use a figure 8 to make a 35m abseil to where you will reach the fixed lines for the remaining

300m descent of over 30 - 40 degrees in snow and rock until you reach easier slopes.

Island Peak: This Mountain is technically more demanding than Mera Peak. Though lower in altitude it involves climbing 45 degree

snow covered slopes and the summit ridge is completely exposed. Fixed lines are used on all exposed sections but rope climbing skills

are required; for this reason our experienced guides will give you a thorough training during the climb of Mera Peak and again before

the summit of Island Peak.

Then there are the five sacred lakes in front of us and we have reached one of the most fantastic places of the earth: the Panch Pokhris

at the foot of the impressive Baruntse, 7.168 m high. It is very quiet. Up here, many gods of the Himalayas have their throne. No

wonder people believe this, with all of the beauty, that one experiences here high above.


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Day to day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 02: Preparation Day in Kathmandu

Day 03: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Thukdingma and overnight in a lodge

Day 04: Trek to Chhatrwa and overnight in a lodge

Day 05: Trek to Thaksingdingma and overnight in a lodge

Day 06: Trek to Thagnak and overnight in a lodge

Day 07: Rest for acclimatization at Thagnak and overnight in a lodge

Day 08: Trek to Khare and overnight in a lodge

Day 09: Basic training near and overnight in a lodge

Day 10: Trek to Mera Peak base and spend the night in tent.

Day 11: Ascent to Mera High Camp 5800m and spend the night in tent

Day 12: Ascent Mera Peak (6476m and spend the night in tent

Day 13: Reserve Day (in case of unfavorable weather) and spend the night in tent

Day 14: We descend the Hongu valley from the Mera La and spend the night in tent

Day 15: Trek to Hongu river and spends the night in tent.

Day 16: Trek to below the Amphu Labtsu is about 5,500m and spend the night in tent.

Day 17: The Amphu Labtsa (5,780m) and spend the night in tent.

Day 18: Rest day in Island Peak Base Camp and spend the night in tent

Day 19: Summit 6189m and overnight in a lodge

Day 20: Trek to Tengbuche and overnight in a lodge

Day 21: Trek to Namche and overnight Lodge

Day 22: Trek to Lukla

Day 23: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu


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Day 24: Free day Kathmandu

Day 25: Departure

Service Includes

Transportation from Airport – Hotel – Airport: Car, Van, Hi-ace or Coaster

Welcome dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program

Accommodation in Kathmandu, 4 nights (bed and breakfast and tax included) Hotel Holy Himalaya Or Hotel Shakti

Accommodation during trek ; local lodges 12 days (11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners, tea, coffee and twin-share rooms

with beds with comfortable foam mattress and pillows included)

Meals on the trail during 9 days camping (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tang juice, fruit, tea and coffee)

All Camping Equipment required during the trek, sleeping tents/mattresses, kitchen tent, kitchen equipment

Experienced English-speaking Sherpas; Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder guides

Porters (2 persons- One porter basis; max load 30 kg per porter

Climbing rope, Ice screws, Snow bars

Mera Peak Permit (USD $ 350)

Island Peak Permit (USD $ 350)

Equipment Fee for climbing guide (USD $ 600)

Garbage Deposit (USA $ 250)

Barun National National Park fee, TIMS permits and all required permits and official documentation

Personal Insurance for Nepalese staff

Our Service charge

Round Trip Airfare: Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathamndu (USD $ 282 per person)

Local Transportation: Hotel - Airport - Hotel Car; Van, Hi-ace or Tourist bus for

Local Airport Tax

Energy-supply chocolates: Snicker, Mars, Twix and Boundary

Biscuits and Tang Juice different flavor

Service Excludes

Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, which can be arranged upon your request.

Personal Insurance for your travel to Nepal.

Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu

Emergency Rescue/Evacuation

Trekking Sleeping Bag

Personal Expenses

Tipping (Tips)

Liquor, Mineral Water and Soft Drinks

Hot Shower charge at trekking lodges

Batteries and Telephone calls


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Starting Date Ending Date Availability Booking Price and Group Size

March 25,2014 April 18,2014 Spaces Book Now 02-04 Pax 3000 P/P

05-12 Pax $ 2800 P/P April 10

nd 2014 May 04, 2014 Spaces Book Now

April 20,2014 May 14,2014 Spaces Book Now

May 02,2014 May 26,2014 Guaranteed Book Now

DEPARTURE DATES FOR MERA & ISLAND PEAK EXPEDITIONS FOR 2014

Starting Date Ending Date Availability Booking Price and Group Size

02-04 Pax 2900 P/P

05-12 Pax $ 2700 P/P

Sep 30, 2013 Oct 24,2013 Spaces Book Now

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Very important!

Annapurna Foothills Treks commitment to excellent service!!

It is good to check out with several companies before making a decision, but please be aware that in Nepal there are some

companies who operate without experienced and qualified staff. Certainly they offer cheaper prices, but there may be some

unexpected hidden costs. Many clients go back home with bitter experience due to poor services. I saw this repeatedly when I

worked as a guide in other companies, which is what motivated me to start this business.

Perhaps you will not believe this; I will give you an example.

Please notice our services; during the trek we provide you a lodge menu which includes unlimited tea or coffee with each meal.

After hearty breakfast, we give you some energy snacks, such as Mars, Snicker, Boundary Bars and many more chocolates. When

you reach the lunch place, we provide hot tang juice and you can order the lunch of your choice from the lodge menu. After

trekking all day you will reach the guest house. After a hot shower, we will serve tea with biscuits. For dinner, you can order your

choice from the menu; soup, main course and dessert.

Other companies trying to provide cheap services will save money by cutting down on the food. Such low budget trekking

companies, although they say they provide three meals during the trek, will certainly limit the menu items and drinks. You will find

out when you are tired and hungry; the guide will inform you that only one cup tea or coffee is included in the breakfast, or only one

item is provided with the lunch and dinner, with no tea or coffee included. If you want to eat to your satisfaction or drink some tea

and coffee you have to pay extra. Unfortunately the guide who is not responsible for this limitation and the disappointed client, often

have big arguments about the services. I feel embarrassed about these kinds of service; I will not organize this kind of trip.

We always want to give high quality service as we believe that in time it will pay off by creating a positive reputation in the market.

We are not as concerned with the number of clients; to us the most important thing is this to give excellent quality service.

Unfortunately, there is a lot of competition to lower the price, and little competition in providing quality.


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Mera Peak Trip Accommodation

Annapurna Foothills Treks takes great care to arrange the most comfortable accommodation possible throughout your stay.

Accommodation is included in the cost of your package.

Our clients enjoy four nights in the Standard Hotel Shakti", in Kathmandu, before heading into the remote regions and

after returning trip. During the trek, eleven nights will be spent in clean and comfortable tea houses/lodges and three-four

nights camping in two-man tents. In major town like Lukla, the rooms have attached washrooms; however rooms in the

more remote villages have shared washing and toilet facilities. For the nights in tents, four-season and foam mattresses will

be provided. We take extra precautions to ensure your comfort even in adverse weatherconditions.

Hotel Shakti

Hotel Holy Himalaya


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DETAIL ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. Flying to Kathmandu is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. On a clear day you will get a

panoramic view of the snow-capped Annapurna mountain range. In the airport, after completing the visa formalities, collect your

luggage downstairs. As you exit the airport terminal, you will be met by our representative carrying your name on a signboard as well

as our company signboard, Annapurna Foothills Treks & Expedition. You will be taken to your hotel in our vehicle, where you will be

served free welcome drinks, tea or coffee or juice as you check in.

The Managing Director of our company will meet you in the hotel and provide more information about the expedition. Your dues must

be cleared before we proceed on the trip. Afterward, you are free to relax or explore around the city. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 02: Preparation Day in Kathmandu We will finalize paperwork-permit for your trip and make a final check of your climbing

equipment. In case you need additional trekking equipment, you will have a chance to buy it. Sightseeing tours of Kathmandu Valley

are also an option.


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Day 03: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Thukdingma Fly to Lukla. Trek to Thukdingma, from where you will have breathtaking views of

Numbur 6957m, Karyolung 6511m, Kwangde 6011m among other peaks. Overnight in a lodge.

Day 04: Trek to Chhatrwa Head form Thukdingma to Chhatrwa through jungle, grass land and finally reach a camping site at

Chhatrwa. Overnight in a lodge.

Day 05: Trek to Thaksingdingma Continue trekking to Thaksingdingma through the dense jungle; finally reaching Thaksingdingma

3,500m. Overnight in a lodge.

Day 06: Trek to Thagnak Continue through jungle to Thagnak. Overnight in a lodge.

Day 07: Rest for acclimatization at Thagnak Rest for acclimatization at Thagnak. It is a superb place for exploring and views of

stunning peaks including Peak 43 (6,769m) and the glacial lake called Sabai Tsho. Overnight in a lodge.

Day 08: Trek to Khare Continue along the glacier, Khraka and mountain moraines to Khare 5,099m. Overnight in a lodge


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Day 09: Basic training near Khare Basic training near Khare to prepare for climbing and walk a couple of hours and return back to

Khare for the night in a lodge.

Day 10: Trek to Mera Peak Continue along the mountain moraine and to Mera Peak base camp and spend a night in a tent for

acclimatization.

Day 11: Ascent to Mera High Camp 5800m We continue our ascent of the North flank of Mera Peak to a spectacular eyrie nestled

below a rocky outcropping on the ridge. Camp (5800m).

Day 12: Ascent Mera Peak (6476m We make the technically easy ascent of Mera Peak (6476m) where a camp is set up. From here,

you can see outstanding views of the world famous peaks such as Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and spend the night in tent.

Day 13 Reserve Day (in case of unfavorable weather) Since we cannot guarantee favorable weather for the scheduled summit day,

we have allowed an extra day in the schedule. If we are unable to summit the Island Peak on due to bad weather or some other reason,

such as someone in the group having acclimatization problems, it is useful to have an extra day. If the trip goes smoothly, and we do

not need this spare day, we will continue our return journey to Amphu Labsta pass.


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Day 14: We descend the Hongu valley from the Mera La. We stop for the lunch by lakeside after three hours and then continue

walking to Hongu river, which is followed by another three hours to reach another spectacular campsite by the white lake near

Chamlang and spend the night in tent.

Day 15: Trek to Hongu river We go further up the spectacular high-altitude valley, following the bank of the Hongu river. The

Amphu Labtsa appears in front with Lhotse and the Everest group beyond and Ama Dablam just to the left. We can have an excellent

view of Amphu Labtsa from the campsite and it is encircled by the beautiful mountains and spends the night in tent.

Day 16: Trek to below the Amphu Labtsu The camp below the Amphu Labtsu is about 5,500m. We have a relaxed afternoon as our

Sherpa team prepares the route over the pass and spend the night in tent.

Day 17: The Amphu Labtsa (5,780m) This is the most involved and serious mountaineering day of the trip. The approach to the pass

is over glacier and around stunning ice flutings and formations and presents no real difficulty at first and spend the night in tent.


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Day 18: Rest day in Island Peak Base Camp and spendthe night in tent.

Day 19: Base Camp to Summit 6189m and descent to Chhukung. We have to start early in the morning to climb through the rock

channel. Although it is not difficult, there are many short rock steps to be crossed before you come across the other side of the channel.

Then the trail leads to the ridgeline where you traverse the snout of the summit glacier. You will need to rope up for the glacier as it

contains several crevasses, which leads with little difficulty, to a 100m snow and ice slope (40-45Â°) on which the guides will fix a

rope. From the top of this slope, 3 rope lengths along a sharp summit ridge will take you to the top. After enjoying the summit view,

you will descend all the way to Chhukung, 4710m. Overnight in a lodge.


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Day 18: Trek to Tengbuche, 3864m gradually, we trek down to Dingboche and again pass through the Pangboche village, the same

trail we used on the way up. The trail leads down to a river. After crossing the river, we walk for an hour up through the forest and

reach Tengbuche Overnight Lodge

Day 21: Trek to Namche [3450] From Tengboche we descend to the bridge over the Dudh Kosi at Phunki Tenga, where there are

water driven prayer wheels, before making our way to Namche. Overnight Lodge

Day 22: Trek to Lukla Boosted by all our new red blood cells, we rush down the footpath toward Sagarmatha National Park gate, in

Jorsale. Later, Lukla's footpath leads us back to the first villages we saw two weeks ago: Gumila, Phakdingma, and Choplung. The

high peaks disappear behind the hills. In Lukla, this last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity for a farewell party with your

sherpa guides and porters, and a good chance to sample some chhang, try Nepali and Sherpa dance and look back on the memorable

trekking experiences. The staff will be hoping for some precious and well deserved tips.

Day 23: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu You take an early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu . Over Night stay in Hotel

Day 24: Free day Kathmandu After breakfast, there will be free time for souvenir shopping and other independent activities.

Day 25: Departure We will accompany you to the International Airport in time to board your flight.

WHY CLIMB MERA , AMPHU LABTSA ISLAND PEAK WITH ANNAPURNA FOOTHILLS TREKS

There are some important points to be considered which will explain you why you should choose Annapurna Foothill Treks.

To make sure that you receive a quality service with a reasonable cost. Our cost is almost half than the most international

companies charge. Joining a small company like ours means promoting the socio-economic status of the local Sherpa guides

and porters. In addition, you save your money as well.


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As we have born and grown up in the mountain regions, we know more about the local environment and people.

We have got the team of professional and well trained staffs. Therefore, we can guarantee you for the quality and professional

service.

Our all teams members such as guides and leaders represent from the Sherpa community

Our staffs are trustable, faithful and hardworking and they make your trip memorable. We provide valuable trekking package.

We provide better care and comfortable service to our valued service clients.

We design trip according to your requirements. We are flexible in itinerary.

Single person is responsible for everyday departure and organize trip

You can choose the meal of your choice from the local menu

Our staff’s fine sense of humor will excite your trekking

Environmental Responsibility

Annapurna Foothills Treks is deeply committed to maintaining ecosystems at home and around the world. With each expedition, we

not only attempt to leave the environment as we found it, but strive to assist the local population in protecting the land and people

indigenous to that region. Annapurna Foothills Treks reaches for the highest ethical business practices at home and abroad. Each staff

member of AFT is dedicated to preserving the environment.

At Annapurna Foothills Treks environmental stewardship remains one of our core values and we take Leave No Trace ethics and

practices very seriously. The mountains are our home and we are unwilling to sacrifice their preservation for human objectives. On

every one of our courses and climbs we teach and follow the environmentally appropriate Leave No Trace principals and practices.

Each 12-member group requires the Mera and Island Peak Permit, and pays a refundable garbage deposit of US$ 500.00 at

Kathmandu. The check post records items taken in by the group. Upon return, clients present their used EP gas, plastic bags, tin and

batteries to the check post. The check post will give a declaration data of garbage hand over and refund the money.

Annapurna Foothills Treks believe that given the proper information most people will do all they can to help protect and maintain the

environment. AFT is committed to developing safe, self-reliant and environmentally conscious mountaineers.

How Can I Plan and Confirm My Trip?

Annapurna Foothills Treks and Expedition is a government licensed trekking and touring company in Nepal. On the following terms

and conditions, we accept your bookings.

In order to confirm your bookings we require a non-refundable deposit US$ of 15% down payment in advance is mandatory to book

the flight tickets and hotel booking and permit process too. Bookings must be done 60 days prior to your planned trekking date, to

reserve a place. This amount can be sent by bank-to-bank transfer, Western Union, money grams, or credit card (telex transfer or wire

transfer). And the rest of the money must be paid to us upon arrival

With best regards

Ngima Nuru Sherpa


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