KE Adventure

Mera Peak, Island Peak and the Amphu Labsta

Climb two of Nepal's finest trekking peaks
High and wild trekking above 5000 metres
Crossing the challenging Amphu Labtsa
Trek through the Khumbu to Namche Bazaar

This exceptional high altitude Himalayan adventure follows the route of our classic Mera Peak expedition as far as the mountain's summit. Then, after descending to the Mera La, we head eastwards into the mountain wilderness of the Upper Hongu Valley. Trekking beneath the towering ramparts of Chamlang, with Lhotse and Everest at all times clearly visible ahead, we reach the sacred lakes at Panch Pokhri. From here, we make the tough crossing of the technical Amphu Labsta (5700m) and drop down into the Imja Valley, where we set up our basecamp below Island Peak (6189m). We have 2 days to climb this excellent peak which lies close to the imposing south face of Lhotse. Descending the Everest Trail by way of the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, we complete our circuit trek at Lukla. More than a climbing trip, this is also one of Nepal's finest and most challenging mountain journeys, set amongst breathtaking scenery.

Trip Guide

This trip offers a great variety of trekking conditions. On the first few days of the walk-in, between Lukla and Tagnag, we cross a high pass, sometimes under snow and then climb through forests of pine and between summer settlements on good trails. Higher up there are the uninhabited alpine valleys of the upper Hinku and Hongu rivers, and on the return leg to Namche Bazaar and Lukla the route follows a section of the well-trodden Everest Trail. The climbs of Mera Peak and Island peak are not technically difficult but are at very challenging altitudes. During the ascent of Island Peak and while crossing the Amphu Labtsa it will be necessary to use fixed lines to safeguard ascents and descents over moderately steep snow slopes. The trek is given its STRENUOUS grade on account of the challenging nature of the climbs and the fact that the trip involves up to seven continuous nights at over 5000 metres/16000 feet in a very remote location.