Trekking holiday in Nepal

To Trek in Nepal is to walk at your own pace along well-established village trails. It is not a test of endurance, but rather a stimulating way to enjoy magnificent scenery, a rich and ancient culture and make contact with villagers whose life styles have remained unchanged for generations. Choice of 2 trips trekking in Nepal:

Imjatse (Island) Peak: A unique trek into the high valleys of the Khumbu, first ascending Kala Pattar for the classic Everest view.
Mera Peak: Fulfill your dream of a Himalayan summit - the highest trekking peak in Nepal.

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Imjatse (Island) Peak 
A unique trek into the high valleys of the Khumbu, first ascending Kala Pattar for the classic Everest view. Hike up the Imja Khola to Chhukung, a heavenly place commanding views of the beautiful glistening ice flutings between Ama Dablam and Kang Leyamu and the incredible Lhotse South Face, soaring 3200 metres.

The ascent of Imja Tse (Island Peak) is within the capabilities of fit and determined hill walkers as, aside from one steep and exposed 100m ice or snow climb, it is a non-technical, though demanding, snow climb. Add to this the colorful Sherpa market town of Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, the most important Buddhist center of the region for a truly memorable experience.

Itinerary

	Day 1-2:	Arrive in Kathmandu where a half day tour will introduce you to some of the highlights of the city.
	Day 3-6:	The mountain flight into Lukla is spectacular and the landing an exciting beginning to the trek. Leaving Namche the route is unbelievably beautiful and the morning view from Tengboche is justifiably considered one of the most magnificent in the world.
	Day 7-8:	From Dingboche, the only place in the region where barley is grown, the mountain views are outstanding. It was the view of Island Peak from here – and island in a sea of ice – that gave the mountain its name.
	Day 9-10:	Alpine meadows and summer yak pasture lead toward the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier where there is a steep, tough climb. ascend Kala Pattar for more spectacular views of the surrounding mountains including the black rocky ramparts of Everest’s southwest face.
	Day 11-12:	Cross alpine meadows to Chhukung, from where the views of Island Peak (6189), Lhotse, Ama Dablam and the fluted ice walls flanking the Amphu Lapcha pass are one of the highlights of the entire trek.
	Day 13-15:	Follow moraine and glacial streams to Imja Base Camp. The ascent to the summit (6189m) is across snow-covered scree to a steep snow and ice ramp leading to the summit ridge, which often proves difficult. Enjoy some of the most striking scenery in the Khumbu before descending as far as Chhukung.
	Day 16-19:	Re-enter the forests of rhododendron, birch and conifer - mani walls, chorten and suspension bridges across the river combine to make this a lovely walk.
	Day 20-21:	Return flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and depart.

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Mera Peak 
Fulfill your dream of a Himalayan summit - the highest trekking peak in Nepal.Situated in the Everest Region, to the east of the main Khumbu trekking trails, Mera Peak stands at 6654 metres.

The trail follows the original Everest expedition route from the road head at Jiri, crossing the high ridges and spectacular deep river-gorges of the traditional Sherpa homeland of Solu Khumbu before entering the less-frequented wilderness of the Hinku Valley.

This delightful, unspoiled country is just one of the highlights of this expedition. From the summit of Mera Peak the view is astounding and includes the peaks of Everest and Makalu.

Itinerary

	Day 1-2:	Arrive in Kathmandu where a half day tour will introduce you to some of the highlights of the city.
	Day 3:	A long drive from Kathmandu to Jiri through beautiful mountains, terraced fields and the crystalline beauty of the Sun Koshi (River of Gold).
	Day 4-5:	For the first days the route is through rolling hills and rhododendron forests interspersed with small streams and rivers. Villages are frequent and you will notice, with the increasing altitude, the change from Hindu to Buddhist. There are frequent Mani walls (remember always pass to the left) and Thuptencholing is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in Nepal.
	Day 6-13:	Trek through Sherpa villages, terraced fields and enjoy your first view of Everest. Forest gives way to alpine meadows.
	Day 14:	Today the trail reaches Khare, the base camp for Mera Peak, where we will prepare for our ascent of the Peak.
	Day 15:	The ascent to Mera La (5415m) across the glacier. From here wide snow slopes lead south and southwest and there are glorious views of Kanchenjunga, Chamlang, Makalu and Baruntse.
	Day 16:	Continue up the Mera Glacier to establish a high camp at 5800m on a rock outcrop that marks the divide between the Mera and Naulekh Glaciers. The views are phenomenal, one of the best in Nepal - sit on the rocky outcrop listening to the wind and marvel!
	Day 17:	An early start heading for one of the 3 summits, North, Central and South, all of which are accessible and the decision will be made by the guide based on current conditions.
	Day 18-21:	Return via Tangnang and Chhatre before turning north to Lukla.
	Day 22:	Fly to Kathmandu.
	Day 23:	Depart.