Climbing Island Peak is perhaps the best (and only) opportunity for an advanced beginner or intermediate climber to climb over 6000m over a difficult glacier in the heart of the Himalayas. At the same time, the expedition members will make a trek to the Everest base camp. The trekking trail to Mera Peak passes through the countryside, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the centuries-old Nepalese and Tibetan cultures. While climbing Mera Peak, passing through the charming village of Dingbosh, you can enjoy the splendor of the Khumbu valley glacier. The road through a village rich in Buddhist temples with stone buildings leads to the mountain.
Day 1. Arrival in Kathmandu. Dinner and instructing the group. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2. Flight to Lukla (2860 m) and trekking to Phakting (2610 m). Night at the lodge.
Day 3. Trekkig to Namche Bazaar (3440 m). Night at the lodge.
Day 4. Day at Namche Bazaar (3440 m) to acclimatize to a height. Walk to the Japanese hotel, whence in good weather overlooking Everest. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 5. Trekking to Pangboche, (5-6 hours, 3928 m.) Night at the lodge.
Day 6. Trekking to Pheriche (4240m). The trail passes through high hinged bridges, above the “boiling” through the huge white boulders streams. Night at the lodge.
Day 7. Trekking to Lobuche (4940m). The rise on the plateau, on which with a small climb we will approach the moraine of the Khumbu glacier. Night at the lodge.
Day 8. Trekking to Gorak Shep (5164m). From Lobuche, the group makes a two-hour trek along a winding rocky path to Gorak Shep, from where there is a beautiful view of the Kala Pathara, Pumori, Nuptse Mountains and the Gorak Shep valley. Then the group stays at the hotel, takes a break for tea, and then we visit the Everest base camp (5364m). Return to Gorak Shep (5164 m). Night at the lodge
Day 9. Climbing to the top of Kala Pathar (5645 m). The ascent is quite difficult due to the thinness of the air. In the “hot” season, this road is quite crowded and busy. A large number of people go to Nepal just to see Everest and the Khumbu Glacier. From here you have a great view of Mount Pumori. Climbing to the top of Kala Pathara from Gorakshep takes about two to two and a half hours. Then the group returns for the night back to the hotel. Descent to Lobuche (4940m), rest. Overnight at Lobucha lodge.
Day 10. Descent to Dingboche and then trekking to Chukhung. Night at the lodge.
Day 11. Trekking from Chukung to the “high camp”. Setting up a tent camp. The journey from Chukung is 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents.
Day 12. Climbing Island Peak (6165 m). About 6-7 hours up and 3-4 hours down. Descent to BL. If possible, descend to Chukung. Night at the lodge..
Day 13. Reserve day.
Day 14. Trekking under the pass, overnight in the lodge.
Day 15. Trekking through the Amfo-Laptze pass. Night in tents
Day 16. Trekking to Kongme Dingma. Night in hut.
Day 17. Trekking to the base camp or to the assault camp Mera-peak. Night in tents.
Day 18. Ascent to Mera Peak, descent to Khara. Night at the lodge.
Day 19. Reserve day.
Day 20. Descent to Gote. Night at the lodge.
Day 21. Descent to Pangom. Night at the lodge.
Day 22. Descent to Lukla. Night at the lodge.
Day 23. Departure from Lukla to Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 24. Breakfast at the hotel. Airport transfer. Departure