Amphu Labche pass trekking
Trip Duration: 21 days
Location: East Nepal; Khumbu Valley
Highest elevation: 6476 meters
Walking Hour: 4 to 9 hrs every day
Grade Information: Strenuous Plus
Best Season: April–May / Sep. - Nov.
Accommodation: Full tented Camp
Group Size: 02–20 persons
Highlight of trekking: One of the adventure trekking in Nepal, the mountaineering, the culture, the experience requires, view and adventure.
Amphu Labtsa or Amphu Lapche pass combines with Mera peak a superb trek takes us away from the more frequented trails leading from Everest, over a pass to the east. Entering Mera peak very sparsely inhabited Hunku Valley, we walk northwards through a beautiful high alpine environment, from Mera Peak (6476 meters) the highest trekking peak in Nepal towers over the valley. Traversing around to the north, we find a softer side, and from here the climb is equipment-free. It can be attempted if you have acclimatized well and have strong lungs. You will be rewarded by the view of four of the five highest mountains on earth standing proud over hundreds more peaks, many still unnamed.
Amphu Labche trekking starting from Lukla hike to Mera base camp then Mera summit, the trail will follow crossing Amphu Labtsa down to the Everest classic route to Chhukung or Pangboche, via Tengboche Monastery. Next day trekking to Namche and down to Lukla. From Lukla either flight or all the way trekking to Jiri or Sallari and driving to/from Kathmandu.
Amphu Labche pass trekking requires tented camping. It is possible to have a guest house or Lodge from Lukla to Khare camp. From Khare camp until Chhukum you need camping and after from Chhukum all the way to Lukla is possible by hotel. Asian Hiking Team organizes Amphu Labtsa trekking guest house combined with camping. We are happy to organize full board camping as client’s request. Asian Hiking Team itinerary recommends climbing Mera peak cross Amphu Labtsa high pass then ending trek in Lukla.
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Lukla & trek to Paiya (2730m), overnight at lodge (B/L/D).
Day 02: Trekking across the river and over a ridge to Pangkongma (2,846m), overnight at guest house(B/L/D).
Option: it is possible to drive from Kathmandu to Kharikhola and trek to Pangkongma within 2 days from Kathmadu.
Day 03: Trekking a monastery, lush forests and Mera peak views as you trek over the Pangkongma La pass to Nashing Dingma (2,600m) (B/L/D).
Day 04: Trekking a steep climb over the Surke La pass and forest camping at ChalemKharka (3,600m) (B/L/D).
Day 05: Trekking Chalemkharka to KholaKharka (4,200m), overnight at hotel (B/L/D).
Day 06: Rest day in Kholakharka (B/L/D).
Day 07: Trekking to descent into the Hinku Valley and Kothe (3,550m), overnight at Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 08: Trekking to Tangnag (4,360m), overnight at guest house(B/L/D).
Day 09: Trekking to Khare (5,100m), overnight at guest house (B/L/D).
Climbing Period
Day 10: Khare Camp - Rest day for acclimatizing and pre-training, (B/L/D) (B/L/D).
Day 11: Khare to High Camp, 5–6 hours (5750 meters), overnight at the Camp (B/L/D).
Day 12: Mera High Camp to Mera Peak summits (6461 meters) to High Camp/ Base Camp, 9/12 hours, overnight at the Camp(B/L/D).
Day 13: High Camp to Hunku Khola (Khamabche or Kongma Dingma), 5 hours (4900 meters), overnight at the Camp (B/L/D).
Day 14: Hunku Khola (Khamabche or Kongma Dingma) to Panche Pokhari (5350 meters) or Seto Pokhari 5 hours, overnight at the Camp (B/L/D).
Day 15: Acclimatization day – explore the valley (B/L/D).
Day 16: Panche Pokhari (Seto Pokhari) to Amphulabtsa Base camp, 6 hours (5600 meters), overnight at the Camp (B/L/D).
Day 17: Amphulabtse Base camp to cross the Amphulabtse pass 5800m, trek to Chhukum 10–14 hours, overnight at hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 18: Chhukkung to Tengboche (3867m), 5–6 hours, overnight at hotel (B/L/D).
Day 19: Tengboche to Monjo, 5-6 hours (2850 meters), overnight at hotel (B/L/D).
Day 20: Monjo to Lukla, 4 hours (2800 meters), overnight at hotel (B/L/D).
Trekking end
Day 21: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight, free day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel (B/L/D).
Cost and payment details
The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.
Cost Including:
- All land transportation by Tourist Coach, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & Trekking pick up & drop).
- Kathmandu to Lukla Domestic Air Ticket for clients and our guide.
- Lukla to Kathmandu Domestic Air Ticket for clients and our guide.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with BB Plan as itinerary - Twin Sharing Room, 3-star hotel.
- Accommodation during the trekking Hotel/ Guest house and Tented Camping as itinerary.
- Major Meals; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with hot drinks per meals one hot drinks.
- Mera Peak Climbing Permits.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- Makalu Barun National Park Permit.
- Sagarmath National Park permit.
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- Professional equipped English speaking Trekking and Climbing Guide (two person, one climbing guide).
- Two clients one Porter plus five clients one supporting Sherpa.
- All camping equipment, staffs, foods, transport.
- Trekking and climbing insurance, equipments, meals, accommodation and their daily wages for all support crews.
- Trekking/ Camping Equipment for support crews and climbing.
- Group climbing equipment, fix rope, climbing rope, snow bar, ice screw, etc.
- Trekking Equipment such as Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket and trekking Polls, sleeping mats (if needed as clients request).
- Medical Kit Box.
- Service charge and Gov. VAT or Taxes.
Cost excludes:
- Personal natural expensive except above programs.
- Travel/Accident/Medical /emergency evacuation Insurance.
- Meals during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Hot and cold Drinks in Lodge/Hotel.
- Hot shower, Internet, Tel phone, hot water.
- Entrance fees in Temple or Durbar Square in Kathmandu if you want sightseeing.
- Personal trekking/ climbing gears.
- Summit bonus or Tips for support crew’s after the trip.