Mera Peak Climbing - Amphu Laptsa & Three Pass Trek - 31 Days
31 Days
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
6476 M
Spring(Mar - May) & Autumn(Sep-Nov)
Hotel, Tea house & Camping
10
6000er
A demanding Himalayan traverse that combines the summit of Mera Peak (6,476 m) with the technical Amphu Laptsa Pass and the complete Three Passes Trek, offering a true expedition-style journey through Nepal’s most remote and iconic mountain regions.
Introduction
The Mera Peak Expedition with Amphu Laptsa and Three Passes Trek is one of the most complete high-altitude journeys in the Nepal Himalayas, designed for experienced trekkers and climbers seeking a continuous expedition-style traverse. This itinerary combines a 6,000-meter summit, a technical alpine pass, and the entire Three Passes circuit, offering a rare progression through Nepal’s most remote and demanding mountain terrain.
The journey begins with a classic approach through the Hinku Valley, gradually ascending toward Mera Peak with a well-structured acclimatization schedule. After summiting Mera Peak (6,476 m)—the highest trekking peak in Nepal—the route transitions into the isolated Hongu Valley, an uninhabited glacial basin rarely visited by trekkers.
From here, the expedition crosses the Amphu Laptsa La (5,845 m), a technical high pass requiring rope work and alpine movement, marking the entry into the Khumbu region. The journey then continues through Island Peak Base Camp and into the legendary Three Passes Trek, crossing Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La, while visiting key landmarks such as Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and the Gokyo Valley.
Carefully paced and logistically demanding, this expedition is suited only for trekkers with prior high-altitude and basic mountaineering experience. Operated by Expedition Himalaya, the itinerary emphasizes proper acclimatization, technical safety, and realistic expedition flow, delivering a true Himalayan traverse rather than a segmented trekking itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1,330 m / 4,364 ft)
Day 2: Documentation & Preparation
Day 3: Flight to Lukla (2,860 m / 9,383 ft) & Trek to Paiya (2,730 m / 8,957 ft)
Day 4: Trek to Pangom (2,850 m / 9,350 ft)
Day 5: Trek to Ramailo Danda (3,270 m / 10,728 ft)
Day 6: Trek to Chatra Khola (2,800 m / 9,186 ft)
Day 7: Trek to Kothe (3,580 m / 11,745 ft)
Day 8: Trek to Thangnak (4,350 m / 14,272 ft)
Day 9: Acclimatization Day at Thangnak (4,350 m / 14,272 ft)
Day 10: Trek to Khare (5,045 m / 16,552 ft)
Day 11: Training & Acclimatization at Khare (5,045 m / 16,552 ft)
Day 12: Climb to Mera High Camp (5,800 m / 19,029 ft)
Day 13: Summit Mera Peak (6,476 m / 21,247 ft) & Descend to Kongma Dingma
Day 14: Contingency Day
Day 15: Trek to Seto Pokhari (5,035 m / 16,519 ft)
Day 16: Trek to Amphu Laptsa Base Camp (5,200 m / 17,060 ft)
Day 17: Cross Amphu Laptsa La (5,845 m / 19,176 ft) & Descend to Chhukung (4,730 m / 15,518 ft)
Day 18: Rest at Chhukung (4,730 m / 15,518 ft)
Day 19: Cross Kongma La (5,535 m / 18,159 ft) to Lobuche (4,930 m / 16,175 ft)
Day 20: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160 m / 16,929 ft) & Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 17,598 ft)
Day 21: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,550 m / 18,209 ft) & Trek to Dzongla (4,830 m / 15,846 ft)
Day 22: Cross Cho La (5,420 m / 17,782 ft) to Dragnag (4,700 m / 15,420 ft)
Day 23: Trek to Gokyo (4,790 m / 15,715 ft)
Day 24: Gokyo Ri (5,357 m / 17,575 ft) & Rest Day
Day 25: Cross Renjo La (5,360 m / 17,585 ft) to Lungden (4,380 m / 14,370 ft)
Day 26: Trek to Thame (3,820 m / 12,533 ft)
Day 27: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m / 11,286 ft)
Day 28: Trek to Lukla (2,860 m / 9,383 ft)
Day 29: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 30: Rest Day in Kathmandu
Day 31: International Departure
Includes
- SERVICE IN KATHMANDU
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off service in a private tourist vehicle.
- 4 night’s accommodation in Kathmandu in 4-star category hotel including Bed and Breakfast on twin sharing basis
- Welcome dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
- Road transfers as per itinerary
- GOVERNMENT AND RELATED CHARGES
- Mera Peak climbing permit
- Makalu Barun and Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
- All applicable local and government taxes and service charges
- SERVICE DURING THE TREK
- Accommodation in tourist-standard teahouses during the trekking sections
- Camping during the camping trek section and Mera climbing period
- Full Board Meal During the entire trip
- Services of an experienced, English-speaking climbing guide
- Porters (one porter per member) with full salary, insurance, food, accommodation, and equipment Basic first-aid kit carried by the trekking guide
- CAMPING & CLIMBING SERVICE (MERA PEAK & AMPHU LAPTSA SECTION)
- Accommodation in tourist-standard teahouses during the trekking sections
- Full Board Meal During the entire trip
- Services of an experienced, English-speaking climbing guide
- Porters (one porter per member) with full salary, insurance, food, accommodation, and equipment Basic first-aid kit carried by the trekking guide
- CAMPING & CLIMBING SERVICE (MERA PEAK & AMPHU LAPTSA SECTION)
- Camping accommodation during climbing and remote high-altitude sections
- High-altitude kitchen and cook for the camping section
- Dining tent, sleeping tents, and necessary camping equipment during the expedition phase
- Experienced climbing guide and required number of climbing Sherpa during technical sections
- Group climbing equipment including ropes and safety gear for glacier travel and pass crossings
- High-altitude food supplies, including energy-rich meals during camping sections
- Epi gas and burners for high camps and remote camps
- Sherpa and support staff salaries, food, accommodation, and transportation
- Insurance coverage for trekking guides, climbing guides, climbing Sherpa, and porters
- First-aid supplies for expedition use
Excludes
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu and Nepal Visa Fees.
- Travel & medical insurance including insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation.
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu except Welcome & Farewell dinner.
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, bottled water, bar bills, trekking/climbing gears, etc.
- Tips for Sherpa & tips for local staffs.
- Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa.
- Cost for the daily weather forecast Cost of weather forecasts and satellite phone calls (if used)
- Any extra cost arising out of natural calamities or cancellation of the program.
- All other items not mentioned in the list of ‘Inclusions’.
Booking
Reviews
Good!
Exellent guide for solo trekking. The flexibility of the programm was good and everything worked with Expedition Himalaya.
Awesome experience.
This is a one in a lifetime experience, to one of the most remote areas of the world. The whole journey was breathtaking and an excellent experience. We were unfortunate with the weather at the end but that is mountain life. Himalayan experience worked tirelessly to organise helicopter flights off the mountain, along with the other 2000 people stranded at Lukla airport. Big thanks to Ian Pallister for organising this for us. Pasan our lead guide, and Lapa our junior guide. I would thoroughly recommend this company if you want to complete Everest Base camp and other adventures.
Tibet2025_Zanardi
We were a group of 4 family members traveling to Tibet through Kathmandu. EH organized the perfect trip for us. All guides and drivers were excellent from all points of view: professional, friendly, experienced, thoughtful, flexible, reliable, respectful. Prabeen was our guide in Kathmandu. Dawa Sherpa flew with us from Kathmandu to Lhasa and carefully orchestrated every single detail of our Tibet tour, including shopping for picnics in late evenings and last-minute helicopter arrangements. Tashi is THE guide you want in Tibet: all the adjectives above, plus much more, and always in harmony with Dawa for daily decisions. Driver Tsering is simply amazing: great driver, improvised porter, strong communicator with gazes and gestures (not English speaking). We ended up with the feeling of traveling in a group of 7 family members for 2 weeks. The tour included the Kailash kora, up to 5630 mt altitude. EH organized it carefully, so that we arrived acclimatized and suffered a minimum. EH co-owner (with Dawa) Nabin met us personally multiple times in Kathmandu before the Tibet tour and after it, for briefing and farewell. And Niren has been in constant contact with us, in person and by phone. I strongly recommend EH for adventure accompanied by safety and special treats.
