This is the ultimate peak climbing adventure. By summiting both Mera Peak and Island Peak, you’ll tackle the most famous trekking peaks in the Everest region. Mera Peak is a relatively easy trekking peak, and Island Peak is the next step to a more technical summit.
After your arrival, we conduct a final gear check. The Mera Peak and Island Peak adventure commences with a jeep drive to Paphlu and onwards to Khari Khola. This village is where most of the porters who support Everest treks live. From Khari Khola, you’ll hike into the remote Hinku valley. As you progress, the trail winds through rhododendron and pine forest. At times, you will pass by local Sherpa settlements and yak pastures.
Eventually, you’ll reach Khare, where you’ll find yourself just below the Mera glacier. From here, together with our climbing Sherpa, we trek to Mera High Camp. Leaving early in the morning, the ascent to Mera Peak starts. Upon reaching the summit, the views of the mountains of the Everest region are well worth all the effort. At this point, you can see Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, and Cho Oyu.
After enjoying the views, we’ll descend to the east base camp and trek into the Hongu valley. White snow-capped peaks surround this pristine valley. Next comes the crossing of the Amphu Labsta pass towards the Island Peak base camp, which is a technical and challenging crossing.
Island Peak’s base camp sits at 5100 m near the huge Imja Lhotse Glacier. At base camp, you’ll enjoy a well-deserved resting day to gain energy for the summit of Island Peak. The final ascent to Island Peak begins with a scramble up a rocky gully to a ridge where you put on crampons and rope up for the glacier crossing heading towards the south ridge.
The route across the glacier follows easy angles, but crevasses mark certain sections. Beyond the glacier, the base of the headwall is covered for 100 m with snow and ice. The climb is as steep as 45° before you arrive on the airy summit ridge. Finally, the summit ridge leads to the top, where you can enjoy fabulous views of the nearby Lhotse Shar, Makalu, and Ama Dablam.
In the afternoon, we aim to return to base camp. After the descent and after a break, you’ll hike to the teahouse in Chhukhung. Departing Chhukhung, you’ll trek to Lukla, passing the impressive Tengboche monastery and Namche Bazaar. The following morning, a flight back to Kathmandu ends this Mera Peak & Island Peak climbing adventure.
Our itineraries are designed to be flexible. If you would like to modify this plan, let us know, and we will work with you to create a personalized trip.
Day 1: Arrival Nepal; pick up at the international airport and drop off at a hotel in Thamel Kathmandu
Day 2: Final preparations for the Mera Peak and Island Peak climb
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Khari Khola (2040 m - 9 hrs.)
Day 4: Trek to Pangkongma (2850 m – 7 hrs.)
Day 5: Cross over Pangkongma La pass (3174 m) and trek to Kharka (2850 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 6: Trek to Jungle Camp (3160 m – 7 hrs.)
Day 7: Trek to Khote (3600 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 8: Trek to Tangnag (4350 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 9: Resting day at Tangnag for acclimatization
Day 10: Trek to Khare, Mera Peak Base Camp (4950 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 11: Trek to Mera Peak High Camp (5415 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 12: Mera Peak summit ascent and trek to Kongme Dingma in the Hongu Valley (4850m – 10 hrs.)
Day 13: Trek to Seto Pokhari, White Lake in the Hongu Valley (4900m – 6 hrs.)
Day 14: Trek to Amphu Labsta base camp (5500m – 6 hrs.)
Day 15: Cross Amphu Labsta pass (5780m) to Island Peak base camp (5100m – 9 hrs.)
Day 16: Resting day at Island Peak base camp
Day 17: Island Peak (6189 m) ascent and overnight in Chhukung (11 hrs.)
Day 18: Contingency day
Day 19: Trek to Phunge Tenga (3250m – 7hrs.)
Day 20: Trek to Jorsale (2805m – 6 hrs.)
Day 21: Trek to Lukla (2800 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 22: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu / Ramechap (0,5 hrs.)
Day 23: Free day at leisure in Kathmandu
Day 24: Departure; pick up from the hotel and drop off at the international airport
During the trekking season prices may rise. The final price depends on the trekking season, group size and, if applicable, the cost of the local transfers.
Cost includes:
– Pick up and drop off from Kathmandu International Airport to the hotel
– Private drive from Kathmandu to Khari Khola; flight from Lukla to Kathmandu/ Ramechap and transfer from the domestic airport to the hotel
– 4 nights hotel room in Kathmandu; breakfast included
– Teahouse room during trek
– Free use of tent equipment at High camp, including one dome tent for two persons and a light sleeping mattress; dining tent, tables & chairs; toilet tent; cooking equipment
– During the climb trek, free use of tent equipment, including one dome tent for two persons and a light sleeping mattress
– 3 meals per day; breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
– Licensed and certified mountain guide. Well experienced and English speaking
– Experienced and certified climbing Sherpa
– Porter service for carrying luggage, tent equipment and climbing gear.; 12 kg private luggage per person
– Salary, food, accommodation and insurance for the mountain guide, climbing Sherpa, porters and cooking staff
– Climbing gear including: climbing harness, crampons, ice axe, helmet, climbing ropes, and a jumar
– Radio set during climb
– Satellite phone during trek
– First Aid kit
– Free use of one waterproof bag
– Makalu Barun National Park entrance fee, Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee, Mera Peak and Island Peak climbing permit, TIMS card and local taxes
– Support of the Sherpa Heritage Trails head office in Kathmandu
Cost excludes:
– International flight to Kathmandu
– Nepal entrance visa
– Personal clothing, climbing gear and personal medical kit
– Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
– All other beverage bills, hot shower, internet services, laundry, and battery charge during trek
– Personal travel and climbing insurance
– Rescue operation charge in case of an emergency
– Any cost of hotel/ teahouse/ transport related to the member terminating earlier than the scheduled itinerary from the expedition/ trekking
– Any cost that arises due to a change of itinerary, like health issues, flight delay, natural calamities, etc.
– Gratitude and tips for the mountain guide and porters
