Highlights

• Breathtaking valleys of the Khumbu region including the Honku valley

• Mind blowing vistas of many majestic mountains including Mount Everest, Lhotse and Makalu

• Highest passes including the Mera La and Amphu Lapcha pass

• Test your endurance and your self strength

• Remarkable journey through the Himalayan landscapes and the glaciers

• Experience the life of Sherpa people, their love of the mountain and the harsh situations they have to go though under these mountains

• Mera Peak Summit

Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass trekking is an extraordinary adventure in the Everest or Khumbu region of Nepal. Amphu Lapcha pass is one of the highest altitude pass trekking 5,845 m and thus become one of the most challenging treks in Nepal for the tourists. Hence, this trek demands proper technical and mountaineering knowledge to successfully complete the journey. Despite the Khumbu valley being well-known to the trekkers, Amphu Lapcha pass remains mystical and less traveled allowing the nature lovers to experience the wilderness and isolated experience in Nepal.

Amphu Lapcha pass is located in the isolated valley of Honku valley. The base of Honku valley lies around 5,000 m altitude from sea level and the valley has many glacial lakes including Seto Pokhari and Panch Pokhari. The top of the pass made of ice and rock gives you an excellent view of Mount Lhotse, Island Peak (Imja Tsa) and Imja glacier. Overall, despite being one of the toughest challenges in the history of trekking, Everest Amphu Lapcha pass trek offers you most spectacular views of the Himalayas including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Makalu, Thamserku, Baruntse, Kusum Kanguru and many other smaller mountains.

As you can see, every different companies provide the same trekking package in different styles and through different route, you might be confused but after all, the journey in the Himalaya is worthy not to leave the Amphu Lapcha pass trekking. We are saying so since we haven’t included the Mera peak summit in our package while most of the other companies include it which puts your journey in the peak climbing category. You be the judge. If you want to climb Mera peak as well, we can include that easily.

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours takes pride in offering the Everest Amphu Lapcha pass trek to all mountaineering enthusiasts, mountain lovers and the nature lovers. We will lead you to the Everest region with ease and make sure you do it right. As long as you are physically fit, Amphu Lapcha pass is yours to conquer along with all other Everest destinations.

Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass trekking outline itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel, Hotel

Day 02: Final trekking preparation and Kathmandu valley sightseeing, B, Hotel

Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Chuttenga (3,450 m, 3 hrs), BLD, Teahouse

Day 04: Trek from Chuttenga to Tuli Kharka (3,490 m)  via Zatrwala pass (4,538 m) 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse

Day 05: Trek from Tuli Kharka to Kothe (3,555 m, 6 hrs), BLD, Teahouse

Day 06: Trek from Kothe to Thangnag (4,356 m, 5 hrs), BLD, Teahouse

Day 07: Trek from Thangnag to Khare (4,900 m, 05 hrs), BLD, Tented Camping

Day 08: Rest at Khare for acclimatization purpose, BLD, Tented Camping

Day 09: Trek from Khare to Mera La Pass or Mera Peak Base Camp (5,410 m, 06 hrs), BLD, Tented Camping  

Day 10: Climbing from Mera Base Camp to Mera High Camp (5,700 m), BLD, Tented Camping  

Day 11: Summit of Mera Peak (6,476 m), descend to Kongma Dingma (4,850 m), BLD, Tented Camping  

Day 12: Trek from Kongme Dingma to Seto Pokhari (5,100 m, 05 hrs) via Honku valley, BLD, Tented Camping 

Day 13: Trek from Seto Pokhari to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp, South (5,500 m, 06 hrs) via Panch Pokhari, BLD, Tented Camping

Day 14: Trek from Amphu Lapcha South Base Camp to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp (North) (5,300 m) via Amphu Lapcha La Pass (5,845 m), BLD, Tented Camping

Day 15: Trek from Amphu Lapcha North Base Camp to Pangboche (3,930 m), BLD, Teahouse 

Day 16: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), BLD, Teahouse 

Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800 m), BLD, Teahouse 

Day 18: Scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (35 minutes) and transfer to hotel, BD, Hotel

Day 19: Goodbye from Nepal, international flight, B, flight.

Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass trekking itinerary

BLD represents Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel, Hotel 

We will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport. Our office staff will help you until the check-in procedure ends at the Hotel. You can have a rest at the Hotel.

Day 02:Final trekking preparation and Kathmandu valley sightseeing, B, Hotel  

Today we will spend our day sightseeing around some of the world heritage sites of UNESCO. Most importantly we will complete all the necessary paper works and make other preparations required for Amphu Lapcha Pass trekking. 

Day 03:Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Chuttenga (3,450 m, 3 hrs), BLD, Teahouse 

After having breakfast at the Hotel, we will head to domestic flight for the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Lukla is the gateway to Khumbu and Everest region. After landing at the airport of Lukla, we will start our trek heading east and pass along several community and wooden yards. Dense forested area filled with rhododendron, pines, oaks and birch trees. Our trek goes on the hillside below Kalo Himal ridge as we head towards the summer grazing lands of Chuttenga..

Day 04:Trek from Chuttenga to Tuli Kharka (3,490 m) via Zatrwala pass (4,538 m) 6 hrs, BLD, Teahouse 

From Chuttenga, our trail is a gradually ascent and then much steeper climb for the crossing of Zatrwala Pass. After arriving at the top of the pass we are rewarded with breath taking views of Numbur Himal, Kongdi Ri, Karyolang Peak and other surrounding high peaks.

Day 05:Trek from Tuli Kharka to Kothe (3,555 m, 6 hrs), BLD, Teahouse 

We will follow descending journey all the way down to Hinku River. After reaching the river bed, we will make a final climb through dense rhododendron filled forest to arrive at Kothe. Kothe is located at the west side of Hinku valley and there exist dense rhododendron forest. In spring, the hills are filled with rhododendron flowers that make the area one of the most charming spots on the planet. We will spend our night at Kothe.

Day 06:Trek from Kothe to Thangnag (4,356 m, 5 hrs), BLD, Teahouse 

Trek from Kothe to Thangnag, we will follow the trail that goes along the Ridge of Hinku River and head towards Gondishung. Continuing our trek from there, we will pass through Lungsumgba Gompa which was built around 200 years ago. At this point, we will get to see Mera Peak along with its route scripted in a rock which is a outstanding of rock carving. From here a rather easy and short trek will lead us towards the summer grazing land of Thangnag.

Day 07:Trek from Thangnag to Khare (4,900 m, 05 hrs), BLD, Tented Camping

Today is totally uphill. From Thangnag to Khare we will follow the trail that goes over the glacier towards a Kharka with great views of surrounding peaks. Upcoming ascend through hills will lead us to the face of Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers. From this point we will climb steeply to reach Khare.

Day 08:Rest at Khare for acclimatization purpose, BLD, Tented Camping

We are at nearly 5,000 meters high from the sea level. Therefore, we will take a rest at Khare for acclimatization and exploration. Besides, Khare offers a number of good excursions to its visitors which are notably the best places for exploration and for acclimatization. While we spend our rest day at Khare, our Sherpa team will make necessary checks on our climbing gears and equipment for upcoming Mera Peak climbing.

Day 09:Trek from Khare to Mera La Pass or Mera Peak Base Camp (5,410 m, 06 hrs), BLD, Tented Camping  

After spending rest day at Khare, we will follow the route that is a slowly ascend over to Mera Glacier. We will have to cross along the glacier to arrive at Mera Peak Base Camp. As soon as we reach the base camp, our Sherpa crew will quickly set up the our camps and make necessary preparations for further trekking in high camp before the final summit climb of Mera Peak.

Day 10:Climbing from Mera Base Camp to Mera High Camp (5,700 m), BLD, Tented Camping  

From Base Camp to Mera high camp, we will follow the trail that is frequently snow covered and slippery. Ascending on top of the rock belt we head towards Mera Peak High Camp. From the high camp, we will have astonishing views of world's towering mountains including Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse and other snow-capped mountains.

Day 11:Summit of Mera Peak (6,476 m), descend to Kongma Dingma (4,850 m), BLD, Tented Camping  

Today is the big day for us and the day we all were especially waiting for. Fully equipped and properly acclimatized, we start early and follow the steep trail made by our experienced climbing guides. We climb up the glacier and onto an uneven ridge. From there the climb goes steep up as we head towards Mera Peak summit. We will spend short quality time at the Mera Peak summit and then descend back to reach Kongma Dingma following the same route.

Day 12:Trek from Kongme Dingma to Seto Pokhari (5,100 m, 05 hrs) via Honku valley, BLD, Tented Camping 

We will follow the trekking route that leads higher into yak grazing land of the beautiful and remote valley. We trek alongside with splendid views of surrounding mountains and high alpine valleys. Our trek continues to Seto Pokhari for our overnight camping. Seto Pokhari means 'White Lake' in Nepali language.

Day 13:Trek from Seto Pokhari to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp, South (5,500 m, 06 hrs) via Panch Pokhari, BLD, Tented Camping

We will continue our trekking passing through one of the most remote part of the Himalayas. Gradually ascend in the journey over the Honku valley which offers true mountain wilderness. We will continue to trek along the beautiful Honku valley and in short time we will arrive at Amphu Lapcha Base Camp via Panch Pokhari.

Day 14:Trek from Amphu Lapcha South Base Camp to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp (North) (5,300 m) via Amphu Lapcha La Pass (5,845 m), BLD, Tented Camping

Today we start trek early for the crossing of the technically difficult and challenging alpine pass, Amphu Lapcha La Pass at 5845m. The pass is frequently covered with snow and ice, moving one step at the time we head further all the way to the top of the pass. Once we are at the top of the pass we are rewarded with splendid views of surrounding high mountains. From the top we will descend down to reach Amphu Lapcha North Base Camp.

Day 15:Trek from Amphu Lapcha North Base Camp to Pangboche (3,930 m), BLD, Teahouse 

We will follow the same route that is mostly downhill trekking along the moraine as we arrive at Chhukung. From here our trek passes the Sherpa community. After few hours of trekking, we arrive at Pangboche for the overnight stop.

Day 16:Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), BLD, Teahouse 

From Pangboche to Namche bazaar we will descends for a few hours before climbing up towards Tengboche. We will pay a visit at Tengboche Monastery before descending down through thickly forested area towards the village of Trashinga. A preferably easy trail from there will lead us to Namche Bazaar at the Sherpa Capital.

Day 17:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800 m), BLD, Teahouse 

This trekking adventure to Amphu Lapcha La Pass ends with walking down from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except climbs of a short uphill and then down to the Bhote Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill trek of 40 minutes will bring us to Lukla. As we arrive at Lukla we will celebrate our successful Amphu Lapcha Pass trekking with Mera Peak climbing.

Day 18:Scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (35 minutes) and transfer to hotel, BD, Hotel

From Lukla, we will fly back to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to the hotel as soon as you arrive in Kathmandu. You can either have the rest at Hotel or pay a visit to attraction destinations of historical significance, the world heritage sites of UNESCO in Kathmandu valley. Enjoy your last day in Kathmandu.

Day 19:Goodbye from Nepal, international flight, B, flight.

As per your international flight schedule time, our staff will drop you in the airport for you sweet flight back home. Goodbye and see you again.

Cost for 1 PAX: $3440 /-

Cost for 2 or more PAX: $2770 per person

Note: Trip cost varies with the group sizes.

Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking Cost Breakdown

Cost Include

• Airport pickup and drop and all ground transportation

• Domestic flights between Kathmandu and Lukla

• 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu on BB basis

• Complimentary farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant with cultural performance

• Tented camping nights along with the tea-houses as per availability

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea / coffee with snacks

• Freshly cooked meals by your chef in the camping nights

• Required trekking and other permits including climbing permit

• Camping gears, equipment and required field staffs

• Group trekking and climbing gears and equipment

• Healthy diets and clean drinking water

• Oxygen cylinder, to be used in case of emergency

• First Aid medical kit

• Company t-shirt and certificate of appreciation

• All government Tax and VAT

Cost Exclude

• Nepal visa fee and international flight

• Personal expenses of any sorts

• Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule

• Travel and emergency rescue insurance

• Gratuities to the staffs (mandatory)

• Duffel bag, walking stick, crampon, sleeping bag and down jacket (provided on request but to be returned after)

Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking Useful Information

Kathmandu airport pick up and drop services

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ staffs will pick you up from the airport as per your flight arrival time and similarly drop you off in the airport for international departure according to your flight schedule. During arrival, please don’t forget to look for your name placard hold by the team, outside the airport arrival gate. Our staff will be impatiently waiting for your arrival to greet you and warmly welcome you in Nepal. ‘NAMASTE’ is the foremost and the most commonly used greeting word in Nepal which you will hear from our staff at the very first moment you meet him.

Customized Trips and Trip departure

Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.

But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

Accommodations in Kathmandu and during trek

You will be staying in the 3 star hotel in Kathmandu while in the teahouses or the tented camps during the trek.

Route Map and Company T-shirt

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.

Safe Drinking Water during Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking

Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.

Your trekking guides and porters

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.

Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.

Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.

Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.

Your safety

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking.

Urgent point to Note

We always suggest you to keep extra one or two days in your trek since we are taking the domestic flights from/to Lukla. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can change anytime drastically which means your flight can be delayed or at worst cancelled and postponed for the next day. Therefore, this goes to all the Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass trekkers, that extra days are needed if you wish to take flights from/to Lukla.

Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking cost?

The cost of the Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking varies from $2300-$3300 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the group sizes. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking / climbing permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.

How is the Accommodation during the Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking?

In Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations as per availability in some days but for most of the days, you will be sleeping in the tented camps. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses are without attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Very less teahouses provide the European toilets while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.

During the camping days, you will be sleeping in the camps set up by our field Sherpa staffs. There will be separate kitchen and dining tents. Your meals will be freshly cooked and you will be served day and nights by our Sherpas. Our staffs will carry the sleeping bags, pillows and mattresses for you to sleep in the tents. Undoubtedly, you will have a perfect camping trek experience with Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

What are the permits that I need for Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking?

For Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking, you will need to make four different permits: Mera peak climbing permit, Makalu-Barun National Park fee, Sagarmatha National Park Entrance fee {can be made in Nepal Tourism Board at Kathmandu or in Monjo} and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee {obtained in Lukla}.

How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?

Tipping is not compulsory for Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.

Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices during Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking?

The charging of your electronic devices can be rarely done in this trek but in some days when you stay in the teahouses you can do so by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.

Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking?

Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking route has hardly any mobile networks in most of the days. But still you can buy one of the NTC or Ncell Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu which has coverage in most parts of Nepal. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek if available.

When is the best time to trek to Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass?

Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.

Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking?

The itinerary of our Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking.

Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking?

When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 6476m m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.

Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking demands very high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents including the Mera peak climb along with other highest passes which means you need lots of practices before you start the trekking journey. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least two months prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking.

What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking?

Only breakfast is included in Kathmandu while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouses or tented camps where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. Freshly cooked meals will be served in most of the days and usually the foods are basic and with few choices but they will certainly be healthy and nutritious. During teahouse accommodations, there will be some good choices from Nepali, Tibetan to Continental dishes.

Do I need a travel insurance for Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking?

Travel insurance is a must when you do Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 6000 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.

What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking?

Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when doing Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry for Everest Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking.