Royal Climb, 3 Peaks (AMBHU LABTSA, MERA & ISLAND PEAK), Camping 28 Days
Outline Itinerary
Day 1; Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport
transfers are provided. SNFT group package services begin with the
evening meal.
Day 2; A free day in Kathmandu. Optional guided sightseeing tour of the city's main
attractions, which include colourful Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3; An early start for the dramatic flight through the mountains to Lukla(2840m).
We spend the remaining day resting and acclimatising. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 4; A short and easy day of trekking off the beaten track, up through thinning
forest to the grazing area of Chutanga(3050m). Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 5; Acclimatisation day. We make a trek up to around 4000 metres giving views
over the Dudh Khosi Valley and across to the Atwra La pass. We return to
Chutanga. Overnight at tented camp Camp.
Day 6; A long day mostly uphill to cross the Zatrwa La (4600m) and descend to Tuli
Kharka a high pasture above the Hinku valley. Overnight at tented Camp (4320m).
Day 7; We follow a delightful descending trail across three ridges, before dropping
steeply down to the Hinku River and a final uphill to Gotay (3600m). Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 8; Following the west side of the Hinku River, we trek via the 'Yak herders'
summer settlement of Gondishung and its Buddhist shrine to Tagnag
(4350m). Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 9; A day for acclimatisation. We trek up above camp to around 5,000 metres
for views across to the Mera La and return to Tagnag. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 10; A second acclimatisation day at Tagnag. Today is set aside for skills
training particularly the techniques required for fixed lines and crevasse
rescue. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 11; We ascend an ablation valley beside the Dig Glacier to Kare, the
basecamp area for Mera Peak. Overnight at tented Camp (5000m).
Day 12; A day for further acclimatisation. We follow the ridge above camp to around
5500 metres and return to Khare. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 13; Leaving our base camp we trek up onto the glacier and traverse to the
Mera La. We make camp 100 metres below the pass on the Hongu side.
Overnight at tented Camp (5300m).
Day 14; A rest and acclimatistion day prior to the ascent of Mera Peak. Overnight at tented Camp
Day 15; We continue our ascent of the North flank of Mera Peak to a spectacular
eyrie nestled below a rocky outcropping on the ridge. Overnight at tented Camp (5800m).
Day 16; We make the technically easy ascent of Mera Peak(6476m). The summit
view includes 5 of the World's 6 highest mountains. Descend to the Hongu
Valley. Overnight at tented Camp (5200m).
Day 17; After descending to the Hongu River we trek up valley to a camp beside a
large frozen lake. Overnight at tented Camp (5000m).
Day 18; Passing beneath the giant west face of Chamlang we follow the Hongu
Khola and finally the Hongu Glacier to the holy site of Panch Pokhri (five
lakes). Overnight at tented Camp (5400).
Day 19; A rest day. The guides and Sherpas ascend the Amphu Laptsa to establish
fixed lines and prepare the pass for tomorrow's crossing. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 20; Scree slopes and an icefall are tackled to gain the Amphu Labtsa (5700m).
We now descend fixed ropes to a lake below the pass and trek to
Chukung. Overnight at tented Camp (4730m).
Day 21; From Chukung, easy three hour walk to the basecamp area for Island
Peak, beside the Imja Glacier. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 22; An easy three hour walk up to our high camp on the mountain, with it's
spectacular views over the valley and across to the Amphu Labtsa. One of
the most memorable camps of the trip. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 23; Early start(3.00 a.m.) to make the ascent of Island Peak (6189m). Descent
is by the same route reaching basecamp by early afternoon. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 24; Trekking via Thengboche, where we stop for a visit to the Monastery, and
via the settlements of Phunki Tenga and Kangjuma, we reach Namche
Bazaar. Overnight at tented Camp (3440m).
Day 25; A contingency day in case of bad weather or delay. We may use this day to
split the final day's trekking into two shorter days, or as a rest day in
Namche. Overnight at tented Camp.
Day 26; Our final days trekking following the Dudh Khosi mostly downhill but with a
last climb up to Lukla. We say goodbye to our support crew in traditional
style. Camp or Lodge.
Day 27; Fly to Kathmandu AND RELAX, farewll dinner with SNFT staff.
Day 28; SNFT complimentary transport to airport in Kathmandu.
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at 3*** Standard hotel in
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* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee, hot water during the trek.
* 23 nights accommodation in tents during the trek.
* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide,1 cook and 1 helper, 1 sherpa, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples), their food & accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance
* Trekking equipment (Tents and Kitchen Utensils).
* Everest conservation permit, and all necessary permits.
* Peak Climbing Permits and garbage deposits.
* Climbing Guide Equipments and his insurance, salary.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
* All Goverment Tax.
Our Tour Package Doesn't include:
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance
* International air fare to and from
* Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 100$ for 3 months with multiple entry. 15 days 25$ with
multiple entry. 1 month 40$ with multiple entry. You may easily issue the visa upon
your arrival at
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* Items and expenses of personal nature.
* Emergency Evacuation.
* Horse renting and extra porters on the spot during the Trek.
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
* Personal Trekking Equipments like, sleepingbags, jackets and so on...
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
NOTE: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by clients themselves.
Grade:
(Very Strenuous) [ Explain ]
USD
EUR
SFr
6,650.00
5,320.00
6,045.45
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