Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu(1,300m).Transfer to hotel
On arrival to Kathmandu; Cozy Trek representative greets you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Later on we meet and take you to our corporate office, brief you about trip with us and introduce our trekking guide. Overnight Kathmandu.
Day 02: Trip Preparation day.
You have time to explore tourist market yourself & you may check you gear list & add or remove the necessary/unnecessary items. O/N Hotel
Day 03: Fly to Lukla2,800m/9,186ft & trek to Chutanga 3,450m/11,320ft
Early morning you will be transferred to domestic airport and fly to Lukla. It takes 40 minutes scenic flight up to small airstrip to Tenjin-Hillary airport to Lukla and enjoy your first breakfasts in the mountains .After breakfast we start our trek further an easy day through the woodland above Lukla. A good trail leads through pasture to the edge of a diminishing forest of rhododendron and pine which clothes the steep hillsides above Lukla. We make steady progress on a good trail, crossing ridges and streams up to ‘kharka’ used for grazing yaks where we’ll stop for overnight tented camp.
Day 04:Trek to Tuli Kharka4,250m/13,944ft via Zatrwa La for 5-6 hrs. O/N Tented camp
Today we Zatrwa la pass (4,600m/15,093ft)utanga we continue a long day walk around 6-7 hours crossing the Kalo Himal Ridge that separates the Khumbu from the Hinku valley that lead across this ridge is the Zatrwa La, traversing to the right and finally descending steeply to Tuli Kharka (big pasture) where there are several basic lodges. We make camp beside the lodges. Remainder time rest and relax at the camp after a long walk.
Day 05:Trek to Gothey 3600m/11,812ft For 5-6 hrs walk
Today, after a breakfast we continue our journey descending to Hinku valley of Gothey. This is a good place to camp and there are several teahouses around and you can visit and go and watch the local lifestyle in the remaining time and we’ll camp near by the teashops and overnight.
Day 06:Trek to Thagnag 4,350m/14,272ftFor 5-6 hrs walk. Tented camp
The following day is another short day as you trek in the shadow of Mera Himal along the ridge of the Hinku Khola. The west bank of the Hinku Drangka northwards, we will take lunch at Gondishung, a summer herders’ settlement. Beyond Gondishung we pass a 200 year-old Gompa built beneath a massive boulder, to burn some juniper at the shrine, an offering that just might ensure a successful ascent of Mera Peak. Thagnag is a summer grazing area with the simplest of lodges and shops starting to develop and we overnight in Thagnag.
Day 07: Acclimatization day at Thagnag
Another an acclimatization day is essential here. It is in a superb setting surrounded by stunning peaks. There is a huge moraine in the north of Tangnag where a beautiful glacial lake, Sabal Tsho is dammed which is definitely worth a visit. A cairn (5,270m/17,290ft) on the flanks of Kusum Kangguru can also be rewarding and beneficial for acclimatization. Our climbing Sherpa provide you training course.
Day 08:Trek to Khare 5,025m/16,486ftfor 3-4 hrs walk. O/N Tented camp
Today we are heading up from Tagnag towards the Mera Base camp at Khare. We follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines and to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to your camping spot at Khare after 3-4 hrs walk.
Day 09: Ice climbing practice
This morning after a breakfast, we prepare our gear for ice climbing (This may depends on season and availabilities of Ice if ice not available then we just hike around or rest) - just above the Khare and need to walk couple of hrs from where there are good views of the Mera La and the route up the mountain. This will also be a time for practicing few hrs Ice climbing and our leader will teach you and instruct about the climbing. After few hrs practicing at glacier, stroll back to camp and final preparation of our equipment and packing of our mountain bags and overnight.
Day 10: Trek to Mera base camp 5,350m/17,552ftfor 3-4 hrs walk
A very short trek allowing for as much acclimatization time and a day walk as you make your way to Mera Base Camp. We first climb to the crest of the moraine above Khare and then up a steep slope of scree or snow to reach a boulder strewn bowl below the lower tongue of the Mera Glacier. Reaching the pass Mera La (5,415m/17,766ft) allows us to see spectacular views; we then descend 100m (328ft) towards the Hongu side and set up base camp in the moraine below the ice and we overnight in Mera Base Camp.
Day 11: Climb to Mera high camp 5,750m/18,865ftfor 4 hrs walk. o/n TENTED CAMP
Making your way to Mera High Camp can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses here. You make your way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. You set up a high camp and from here the views are outstanding, with Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and more piercing the skyline. This evening we overnight in Mera High Camp.
Day 12: Summit day and descend to Khare 6476m/21,241ft for 3-4 hrs walk. O/N Tented camp
This is a big day, we wake up at 2.30 am around and after a breakfast, the group will put on crampons and rope up before setting out for the summit. From the high camp a well acclimatized party will take 3 - 4 hours to the central summit of Mera peak. If time and conditions permit we may opt to make the traverse to the slightly higher north summit. This excursion adds 2 -3 hours to the day is of a more technical nature than the rest of the climb and the decision as to whether we attempt this will be taken by the trip leader. From the summit can be seen the magnificent views of Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,029ft), Cho-Oyu (8,201m/26,906ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,940ft), Makalu (8,463m/27,766ft), Kangchenjunga (8,586m/28,169ft), Nuptse (7,855m/25,770ft), Lubuche (6,145m/20,160ft), Chamlang (7,319m/24,013ft) are spectacular from the summit. You then retrace your steps to Khare after the climb with a rest and some hot soup at high camp on the way down. A long but inspirational day!
Day 13: Khare- Gothey 3600m/11812ftfor 4-5 hrs walk. Tented camp
After a great succeed of the expedition to Mt. Mera we descending to Hinku valley to Gothey for our overnight stop at camp. Enjoy the evening with local wines or whatever you want to relax at the camp and overnight.
Day 14: Gothey- Tuli Kharka 4250m/13944ft 5-6 hrs walk
Today, we again climb up through the lush forest on the west side of the Hinku Valley to Tuli Kharka below the Zatwra La where we’ll stay overnight at camp.
Day 15:Tuli Kharka- Lukla 2865m/9399ft for 5-6 hrs walk
Today, we have a last day for the trek and we start to climb few hundred meters to the Zatrwa La top will be our last climb of the trip. After the top we descending up to Lukla village where we concludes the trekking part and this evening enjoy with crews at the last dinner at the mountain and overnight at teahouse.
Day 16: Lukla- Kathmandu
The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, because of the wind in the afternoon, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason beyond our command. Anyway we will fly back to Kathmandu and your guide will transfer to hotel. You may have time to relax after long journey and take back your breath and rest at your hotel.
Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu or free from Program
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. Or get ready for another adventure with us.
Cost for Island peak Climbing 2599 US$
Price Includes:
• Pick up from Airport on arrival day
• Three night of Accommodation including breakfast in Kathmandu
• Accommodation in Guest house/lodge & tenbt as per our itinerary during trip
• Daily three times meals of your choice from our exclusively wide menu
• A trekking/climbing guide
• Additional assistant guide for group over 6 pax
• Trekking porter between two members
• National park fee
• TIMS trekking permit
• Peak permit
• Special climbing guide allowance
• Climbing equipments for guide
• Kitchen & camping gears
• Fix/man rope
• Food for climbing period
• Airport tax while fly in & out Lukla
• Road transfer to/from Lukla
• Additional porters to deliver your climbing/camping equipments/food & other logistics
• Insurance & equipments for Guide & porter
• Accommodation, meals & daily allowance of trekking staff
• Your round trip flights Kathnmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
• Round trip flight to/from Lukla for Field staff
• Everest Trek T-Shirt/farewell dinner
Services Excludes:
• More than Three Nights hotel in Kathmandu
• Donation & Entrance in heritage sites
• All drinks (Hot/cold/bottled) during trek
• Emergency Evacuation cost( We arrange you on request)
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
• Recharging cost of electronic devices during trek
• Hot shower cost
• Personal climbing equipments such as boot, crampon, harness, Ice axe etc
Equipment List:
Climbing:
Ice Axe
Crampons
Harness
Screw gate Carabineers
Descended abseil device
Prussic Loops
Plastic Mountaineering Boot
(All of those climbing equipment could be buy at Kathmandu. Hiring of all of these equipment is very much possible at Kathmandu, or Chhukung)
Head:
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses with UV protection
Lip balm
Hands:
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
Upper Body:
T- Shirts (2 at least)
Light and expedition weight thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Fleece Wind-Stopper and water proof jacket (optional)
Down vests
Down Jacket- rated at least for minus 15.
Lower Body:
Underwear (4)
Hiking shorts (2)
Lightweight cotton long pants
Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
Fleece or wool pants
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Hand:
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves/ mittens with a waterproof outer shell
Feet:
Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/ or sandals)
Gaiters (When trekking and hiking in winter or while at expeditions)
Accessories:
Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
Small padlock or combination lock for your trekking backpack
Basic First Aid Kit (Altitude medicine provided from AA)
Large plastic bags- for keeping items dry inside trek bag- Suggested
Daypack (you will carry your own small daypack for your personal valuable belongings, passport, money etc)
Water bottles (1) - 1.5 ltrs- suggested
Hiking poles/ walking sticks- (Optional)
Extras
Binoculars
Reading book
Trail Map/Guide book
Journal & Pen
Walkman
Pencils and small notebooks
Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
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