Situated: The peak is considered as one of the major and popular trekking peaks in Khumbu region. The Peak itself rises to the south of Everest and dominates the watershed between the heavily wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas. The ascent of the peak is technically not hard, however, the heavy snow and the labyrinth of crevasses can make the way longer to the summit. So, It demands enough mountaineering technical experience to scale the peak.
Approach: The trek starts from Kathmandu with a drive up to Jiri and a trek to Lukla at 2800m. This is a good way to begin as it helps in developing physical fitness and well acclimatization. The other way, most of the people take a flight to Lukla and start trek through rhododendron and pine forests. Crossing the Zatra-La pass the trek is very steep but the reward is a view of Cho Oyu, the world's 6th highest mountain and the Numbur Himal.
Our base camp can be set up at 5,300m near Mera La on the Hongu side in the moraine below the ice. From here a high camp is set at 5,800m near a rock on the Mera Glacier.
This expedition possibility of combine the routes crossing Amphu Labtsa (5,780m) and the Mingbo La (5,871m) provide some of the most adventurous trekking with spectacular scenery through remote glaciated valleys and passes.
The high camp provide us the view of the glorious panoramic views of Kanchanjunga, Chamlang, Makalu and Baruntse, Amadablam, Cho Oyu and Kangtega to the west. Everest is seen to the north over the massive unclimbed south face of Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge.
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Best Season: | October/ November, April/ May |
| Altitude of Summit: | 6100m | |
| Difficulties: | Technical | |
| Transportation: | Bus/ Porters/ Plane | |
| Accommodation: | Lodge/ Tent | |
| Trekking Hour: | Approximately 4 to 7hrs each day. | |
| Length of stay: | 27 Days | |
| Group size | 2-8 pax | |
| Trip Cost: | On request |
| Day 01 | Arrive in Kathmandu. Welcome in the airport and transfer to Hotel. |
| Day 02 | Kathmandu: Free day. Preparation day for peak permit O/N hotel |
| Day 03 | Kathmandu - Lukla (2800 m) 30min flight and O/N Lodge. Afternoon arrangement of porters |
| Day 04 | Lukla - Chutanga (3000m.) 4/5hrs of walk and O/N at camp or lodge |
| Day 05 | Chutanga - Chetrabu (Thulu Khraka) (4150m.) 5/6hrs of walk and O/N at camp or lodge |
| Day 06 | Chetra bu (Thuli Kharka) - Khote (3500m) 5/6hrs of walk and O/N at camp or lodge |
| Day 07 | Khote - Tangnag (4350 m) 5/6hrs of walk and O/N at camp or lodge |
| Day 08 | Tangnag - Khare (4900 m) 4/5hrs of walk and O/N at camp or lodge |
| Day 09 | Khare: acclimatization O/N at camp or lodge |
| Day 10 | Khare - traverse Mera La (5415 m) - Mera la High camp (HC) (5800 m) 5/6hrs of walk and O/N at camp |
| Day 11 | HC - Summit (6461m) Base camp (5350m), 9/10hrs of walk and O/N at camp |
| Day 12 | Mera Base Camp - Chamlang Base Camp (CBC) (4750m), 3/4hrs of walk and O/N at camp |
| Day 13 | CBC- Baruntse BC (5400m), 5/6hrs of walk and O/N at camp |
| Day 14 | Baruntse BC - Cross west pass (6135m) - Camp I (6100m) (the normal route of Baruntse), |
| Day 15 | Camp I - cross the Sherpani pass (6110m) - Camp on the base of glacier (5400m), 6/7hrs of walk and O/N at camp |
| Days 16-23 | Trek to Tumlingtar (930m) in general 5/6hrs of walk every day O/N at camp |
| Day 24 | Tumlingtar - Katmandu: 45min flight and O/N hotel. |
| Day 25 | Security day incase of any problem with domestic flight. O/N hotel |
| Day 26 | Katmandu: Day free O/N hotel |
| Day 27 | Departure to international airport |
