Climbing Island Peak + Mera Peak

We all want to climb Mount Everest. Or almost everyone. Why does he seem so out of reach? The main test for a person is height. From the cold and wind it is easy to protect yourself with modern equipment, but the height makes itself felt by everyone. Climbing Island Peak is a very good step in your high-altitude experience. Quite comfortable acclimatization, where you almost do not have to spend the night in the tent, except for the night of the assault, the high location of the camps, allow you to almost certainly climb to the top.

However, if acclimatization is a long process, why not save time by climbing the second six thousandth? This is what we thought about a few years ago when we created this program. As a result, you do not need to come twice on long expeditions, just add five days to the ascent of Island Peak to go to Mera. The total high-altitude experience of such an expedition (by the way, between the peaks of another 2 passes - 5850 and 5600 m) will give a serious groundwork for more complex high-altitude ascents - Aconcagua, Lenin and even Manaslu!

Important information:

• The time of check-in and eviction is regulated by the hotel: check-in from 15 hours, departure from the hotel - up to 11-12 hours. Baggage can be left at the hotel reception and walk around the city, or, if technically possible, pay extra for early arrival / late departure.
• In Nepal, there are a number of difficulties with the exchange of small, worn-out and old (pre-2009 issue) dollar bills, keep this in mind. Somewhere it is an extra commission, somewhere it is a refusal to exchange.

Island Peak Climbing Program and Guided Peak Measure

Day 1. Arrival in Kathmandu. Members of the expedition arrive at Tribhuvan Airport. Half an hour before landing from the windows of the aircraft you can see the velvet-green hilly valley of Kathmandu, which is surrounded from the north by sparkling glaciers of the Himalayan mountain ranges. The first thing you will often hear during your stay in Nepal is the traditional greeting “Namaste”, which literally means “In your face I salute God.” A Nepalese visa can be obtained at the airport. In the evening, dinner and instruction in the restaurant of national Nepalese cuisine, as well as dances and songs of various nationalities that inhabit Nepal. Hotel night.

Day 2. Flight to Lukla (2860 m) and trekking to Pakding (2610 m). On the second day in a small plane, the group leaves Kathmandu for Lukla. The flight takes about 45 minutes. The track starts from Lukla. The path passes through Sherpa farms and villages along the trail and leads to the Dudkoshi River and further down to Padding. On the way you will meet the Tadokola River, from its shore you can admire the magnificent view of Kusum-Kangaru. The river then crosses over a suspension bridge and after a short ascent the group goes to the village of Ghat. Another hour and a half walk and the group arrives in the village of Padding, where they stay for the night. Night in the loggia.

Day 3. Trekking to Namche Bazaar (3440 m). The group goes on the road in the morning. After crossing the suspension bridge over the river Dudkosi there is a road with small uppours and descents, and from the village of Benkar there is an amazing view of the Tamserku mountains (6608 m). The road then goes through several bridges and leads to Monjo, a settlement that houses the central entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. The group enters the national park, descends and approaches the suspension bridge over the Bhotekoshi River. Behind the bridge begins the village of Jorsal - this is the last settlement in front of Namche Bazar. Further, the road leads through the Imjatse River Bridge, from where a winding path leads to Namche Bazar. It offers amazing views of Everest, the peaks of Kwangde and Lhotse, as well as a close view of Tawache Peak. Finally, the group reaches the village of Namche Bazar, which is called the “village of colored houses”. It is the main gate of the Kumbu region. This is where the group stays for the night. Night in the loggia.

Day 4. Day of rest in Namche Bazar (3440 m). On this day, members of the group can visit the Everest Hotel, from where you can admire the panorama. You can also walk around the local shops and market, which is particularly lively on Saturdays or visit the Sherpa Museum. This is a great place to get acquainted with the history of mountaineering and Sherpa culture. Night in the loggia.

Day 5. Trekking in Pangboche, 5-6 hours (3928 m). Night in the loggia.

Day 6. Trekking in Feric (4240m). The trail passes over the abyss along hinged bridges, over the “boiling” streams among the huge white boulders. Night in the loggia.

Day 7. Trekking at Lobuche (4940m). Ascent to the plateau, on which with a slight ascent we will approach the moraine of the Khumbu glacier. Night in the loggia.

Day 8. Trekking in Gorak Shep (5164m). From Lobuche, the group makes a two-hour trek along a winding rocky path to Gorakshep, offering beautiful views of the Kala Pathara, Pumori, Nuptse and Gorak Shep Valley. The group then stays in a hotel, takes a break for tea, and then visits Everest Base Camp (5364m). Return to Gorak Shep (5164 m). Night at the cabin.

Day 9. Climb to the top of Kala Pathar (5645 m). The rise is quite difficult due to the rarefied air. In the “hot” season, this road is quite crowded and lively. Many people travel to Nepal just to see Mount Everest and the Khumbu Glacier. From here there is a great view of Mount Pumori. The climb to the top of Kala Pathara from Gorak Shep takes about two to two and a half hours. The group then goes back to the hotel for the night. Descent in Lobuche (4940m), rest. Night in the loggia.

Day 10. Descent to Dingboche and then trekking to Chukung. Night in the loggia.

Day 11. Transition from Chukung to Upper Camp. Tent camp installation. Transition from Chukung 5-6 hours. Tent night.

Day 12. Climbing Island Peak (6165 m). About 6-7 hours up and 3-4 hours down to camp. Descent to BL. If possible, go down to Chukung. Night in the loggia.

Day 13. Reserve day.

Day 14. Under the pass, night in the loggia.

Day 15. Crossing the Amfo-Laptze Pass. Tent night.

Day 16. The crossing to Kongma Dingma. Night at the shelter.

Day 17. Transition to base camp or to assault camp Mera Peak. Tent night.

Day 18. Climbing Mera Peak, descent in Khara. Night in the loggia.

Day 19. Reserve day.

Day 20. Descent in Kota. Night in the loggia.

Day 21. Descent to Panggom. Night in the loggia

Day 22. Descent to Lukla. Night in the loggia.

Day 23. Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Night at the hotel.

Day 24. Breakfast at the hotel. Airport transfer. Departure.

Tour dates:

October 3, 2024 - October 26, 2024

2 October 2025 - 25 October 2025

• Experienced Russian-speaking guide
• Nepalese guide. Guides-assistants on the day of climbing (absolutely strictly in the ratio of 1 guide per 3 clients, that is, if there are 4 clients, then there will be two guides)
• Meeting/conference at the airport
• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu 4*, 2 nights
• Accommodation in loggias on the track
• Accommodation and food in tents during climbing
• Group equipment for climbing (high-rise tents, gas, burners, ropes, etc.)
• Porters for group equipment and products for BL
• Permite on climbing Island Peak and Mera Peak
• Registration of all necessary permits for trekking (permit for trekking / permit / entrances to national parks, etc.), if required by law or local regulations of Nepal
• Garbage collection