Compare Nepal 14 Days Family Adventure by Tourboks vs Mera Peak Climbing and Amphu Labcha Pass by Himalayan Glacier Adventure

Day 1 - Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

Namaste!After arriving into Kathmandu, our reps meet you at the airport and then transfer you to the Shanker hotel for the start of your tour. In the evening, your rep will give you a brief introduction to the local area of Thamel.

OVERNIGHT: Kathmandu hotel

EXTRAS: Extra day in Kathmandu - pre-tour, Single room supplement



Day 2 - Half-day tour, free afternoon

After being introduced to your guide, the tour starts this morning with a half-day City tour, taking in the ancient Durbar Square where you can see a living Goddess before heading to the impressive Swayanbunath Temple for great views over the City and the Kathmandu Valley. Lunch today is included at Rum Doodles.

OVERNIGHT: Kathmandu hotel

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch



Day 3 - Half-day tour, fly to Pokhara

After breakfast, we head back into the city to visit the important Buddhist and Hindu religious sites at Boudhnath and Pasupatinath. We make a brief stop for lunch before transferring you to the airport for your short flight to the lakeside town of Pokhara. Upon arrival we transfer you to the Barahi hotel and the rest of the day is free.

OVERNIGHT: Pokhara hotel

MEALS: Breakfast



Day 4 - Pokhara, trekking

Today marks the beginning of the 3 day camping trek in the Annapurna region of the beautiful Himalayas. After being introduced to the porters and cooks, a bus take us to Dam Head from where we start trekking on to Bhumdi (1500m), which is where we make camp for the first night.

OVERNIGHT: Camping on trek

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Day 5 - Trek to Panchase Bhanjjang

After a campfire breakfast, the trek today continues on to Panchase Bhanjyang through lush rhododendron forests to the traditional settlement of Bhanjyang which offers great views back down to Pokhara and the Phewa Tal Lake. Camp is made near to Panchase Bhanjyang.

OVERNIGHT: Camping on trek

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Day 6 - Climb Panchase Hill, trek to Bhaduri

This morning gives you the opportunity to make the climb up to Panchase Hill (2500m) for an even better view of the nearby peaks of the Annapurna’s including Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Manaslu (8156m). After lunch, the trail then starts to head down to Bhaduri where we spend the last night camping.

OVERNIGHT: Camping on trek

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Day 7 - Finish trekking, return to Pokhara

The camping trek ends with an easy walk down to Naudanda where your vehicle will be waiting to take you back to the town of Pokhara. The afternoon is free to wander the town or to rest any tired legs!

OVERNIGHT: Pokhara hotel

MEALS: Breakfast



Day 8 - Cycling trip to Devi Falls & Shiva Cave, free afternoon

The tour starts today with a short cycling trip to the local tourist attractions of the legendary Devi Falls and the important local religious site at the Shiva Caves. The afternoon is free to enjoy Pokhara and there is the chance to take a rowing boat out on to the lake or browse the local stores.

OVERNIGHT: Pokhara hotel

MEALS: Breakfast



Day 9 - Drive to Bandipur and explore the village, school visit

This morning we bid farewell to Pokhara as we start the drive to the town of Bandipur. An ancient trading town, Bandipur has stone-paved streets, temples and an interesting old bazaar which we pass on the way to your hotel. In the afternoon, we arrange a visit to a local Nepalese school, including a relaxed English/Nepali language class.

OVERNIGHT: Bandipur hotel

MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner



Day 10 - White water rafting, drive to Chitwan National Park

After enjoying sunrise over the Himalayas, we leave Bandipur to reach the put-in point on the Trisuli River, where you have the chance to experience some white-water rafting on a moderate grade. We include all equipment and instruction is given while in the water. Note – we do offer alternatives for those travellers wishing to miss this out. In the afternoon, we make the drive to Chitwan National Park in the southern Terai region.

OVERNIGHT: Chitwan hotel

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Day 11 - Chitwan National Park, safari activities

After an early breakfast, your activities in the Park begin with jungle walk or jeep safari, followed by an Elephant back safari in the afternoon. Over the next two days you will have the chance to explore the jungles and look for all kinds of animals including Rhinos, Sloth bears, Crocodiles and the elusive Tiger. In the evening, we talk a short walk to one of the nearby Tharu villages for a close-up look on local life here.

OVERNIGHT: Chitwan hotel

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Day 12 - Safari activity, return to Kathmandu

This morning starts with a canoe trip on the gentle Rapti River – try and spot the many different birds or two breeds of crocodiles that live in and on the river. We then include a visit to the local and important Elephant breeding centre where you have the opportunity to learn more about these incredible creatures. In the afternoon we make the trip back to Kathmandu by private vehicle.

OVERNIGHT: Kathmandu hotel

MEALS: Breakfast



Day 13 - Free day in Kathmandu

Today is left as a free day to explore Kathmandu on your own, stock up on souvenirs or try any of our extra tour options such as the Everest Mountain flight, or a trip to Patan & Bhatkatpur. In the evening, we will help arrange a farewell dinner for the whole group at one of Kathmandu’s local or international restaurants.

OVERNIGHT: Kathmandu hotel

MEALS: Breakfast

EXTRAS: Everest Mountain Flight



Day 14 - Kathmandu, tour ends, airport transfer

Home time! With fond goodbyes and hopefully some great memories of your trip, we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

OVERNIGHT: N/A

MEALS: Breakfast

EXTRAS: Everest Mountain Flight, Bardia National Park Extension, Extra day in Kathmandu - post-tour

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

We complete our custom formalities at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Afterwards, there is a Himalayan Glacier representative waiting for us at the gate who will take us to our hotel.  We can then spend the rest of the day taking a rest. In the evening, we get to try Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Glacier. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu: trip preparation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

We rest for most of the day and unpack. We visit Himalayan Glacier’s office in the afternoon. Our climbing leaders will check our set of climbing equipment to make sure that they are in good condition for our coming journey. We also get introduced to fellow participants, and discuss our trip. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Fly to Lukla, trek to Paiya (Chutok)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 2,730m/8,957ft

Flight: 40 min Hiking: 5-6 hrs

We catch an early morning flight to Lukla and begin our trek to Paiya after landing at the Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla. We walk on a jungle trail, cross a bridge over the Handi Khola and reach Surke Village. From here we continue moving south and cross the Chutok La pass before reaching the small settlement of Paiyan, also known as Chutok. Overnight in Paiya.

Day 4: Paiya to Panggom

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,846m/9,338ft

We descend for a while and reach a small bridge. From here the trail is slippery until we cross the Kari La pass. We walk through rhododendron and bamboo forests on a narrow mountain trail. On today’s trip we also get to be in awe of the Dudhkoshi Valley. We continue our trek to Panggom Village whose settlers are dependent on farming and trading. Overnight in Panggom.

Day 5: Panggom to Ningsow

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 4-5 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,863m/9,394ft

We begin our trek after breakfast. After trekking out of Panggom, we cross the Panggom La pass. Then we ascend, walk on a steady path and turn north. We cross Peseng Kharka Khola first then after walking for sometime, reach Peeng Kharka Danda. We cross Ningsow Khola (stream) before reaching the Ningsow Village. Overnight in Ningsow.

Day 6: Ningsow to Chhatra Khola

From Ningsow, we climb first then descend for a while and climb some more to reach Ramailo Danda. From here we get extraordinary views of Mera Peak and Salpa. After ascending and descending on our trail, we enter the Makalu Barun National Park. Our trail from here to Chhatra Khola is called Pasang Lhamu trail. On the way, if we are lucky, we might even come across the elusive Red Panda. Overnight in Chhatra Khola.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 7-8 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft

Day 7: Chhatra Khola to Kothe

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 6-7 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,691m/12,110ft

We walk towards the north on the main trail to Mera Peak. After walking on a trail next to the the Majang Khola, we merge with another trail which moves alongside the Hinku Khola. Our trail moves straight ahead towards Tashing Ongma which has seasonal tea shops. We continue our trek and cross the bridge over the Sanu Khola before reaching Kothe. Overnight in Kothe.

Day 8: Kothe to Thaknak

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 3-4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,358m/14,299ft

We trek along the ridge of the Hinku Khola in the shadow of Mera Peak. We take lunch at Gondishung, the summer herders’ settlement in the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung, we pass a 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa where we can find Mera Peak scripted in rock along with its route to reach Mera. A short walk takes us to Thaknak, which is a summer grazing area with primitive lodges and shops. Overnight in Thaknak.

Day 9: Thaknak to Khare

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 5,045m/16,553ft

Hiking: 2-3 hrs

Leaving Thaknak, we follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar glaciers, and then climbs more steeply to Khare. From here, we can see the northern face of Mera Peak which will be an amazing experience. After lunch we can hike in and around Khare. Overnight at Khare.

Day 10: Khare: Acclimatization and pre - climb training

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 5,045m/16,553ft

We have a separate day set aside solely for acclimatization and basic training just to prepare ourselves better for the Mera Peak climb. Our climbing leader will help us polish our basic climbing techniques and demonstrate the best ways to use our climbing gears like the ice axe, harness, ascender climbing boots and crampons. The training will also include learning the best technique to use the rope for climbing up and down. Overnight in Khare.

Day 11: Khare to Mera High Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Camping (Camping)

Climbing: 6-7 hrs

Maximum Altitude:5,780m/18,964ft

We walk through a boulder-strewn course on a steep trail to reach the Mera Peak Base Camp. From here, we continue further through the Mera La pass to reach the Mera High Camp. Our path is along a rocky trail, which can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses here. We make our way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. Then set up a high camp while enjoying excellent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse. Overnight at Mera High Camp.

Day 12: Summit Mera Peak, trek to Kongma Dingma

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Camping (Camping)

Climbing: 10-11 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 6,461m/21,199ft

We wake up around 2 in the morning for breakfast. It’s going to be very cold in the beginning but we get warmer as we continue up the glacier and onto a peculiar ridge. The first rays of the sun hit the big peaks in an amazing red glow. The route is still non-technical as we slowly climb higher into the ever-thinning air. The slope steepens for a section behind the ridge and the summit comes back into view. At the foot of the final steep summit cone, we may attach to a fixed rope depending on the conditions. The summit is only a few meters away. From the summit, we take in amazing views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7 ,129m) and others. Later, we retrace our steps back to the high camp where we rest for a while before descending to Kongma Dingma. Overnight in Kongma Dingma

Day 13: Kongma Dingma: rest day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Maximum Altitude: 4,850m/15,913ft

We take the much needed rest in Kongma Dingma today.

Day 14: Contingency

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Camping (Camping)

Maximum Altitude: 4,850m/15,913ft

There is no guarantee that we will have favorable weather on our planned day for the summit. Therefore, this day is set aside as a contingency in case we are unable to summit the Mera on day 12 due to bad weather conditions or any other unanticipated reason.

Day 15: Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhari

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 5,035m/16,520ft

We head up into the upper yak pastures of this incredible remote valley. All morning the great flanks of Chamlang dominate our left, and the spire of Baruntse comes into view beyond. The terrain is remarkably benign, especially considering we are actually heading directly into the very epicenter of the highest group of mountains in the world. The valley floor remains broad and straight, only gradually rising to the blind alley of peaks ahead. It is almost a shock to realize that the two majestic mountains we are heading straight towards are none other than Everest and Lhotse. Overnight in camp at Seto Pokhari.

Day 16: Seto Pokhari to Amphu Labcha Base Camp (South)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 5,650m/18,538ft

This is one of the remotest parts of the Himalayas, so we rarely see any trekkers en-route except if it is a very high tourist season. From Seto Pokhari we move ahead and pass through several lakes that occupy the upper Hunku Basin. After walking past Hunku Pokhari, our trail is next to the magnificent Hunku Glacier. We continue further with another lake close by to our trail. Overnight in Amphu Labcha Base Camp.

Day 17: Amphu Labcha Base Camp to Chhukung

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 9-10 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,730m/15,519ft

We cross the Amphu Labcha La pass (5,845m) then walk across the Amphu Labcha Glacier. Lhotse Shar Glacier and Imja Glacier are nearby. Our trail also half circles the Imja Tsho lake before walking on the main Island Peak trail. Moving further ahead, we are also in the vicinity of the Ama Dablam Glacier before reaching Chhukung. Overnight in Chhukung.

Day 18: Chhukung to Namche Bazaar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft

We begin our descent to Namche Bazaar after breakfast. We reach a sparse settlement of Bibre and cross a bridge over the Imja Khola. Our trail passes through beautiful villages, grasslands and cross several bridges before reaching Namche Bazaar. There is an amazing view point a little further from our trail at Dingboche.  Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 19: Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 6-7 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft

We begin our trek to Namche Bazaar today on a rocky terrain.  It is mostly a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. We cross several suspension bridges, pass by several monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla. After reaching Lukla we spend the rest of the day taking a rest as today will be our last day on the mountains. Overnight in Lukla.

Day 20: Fly back to Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Flight: 40 min

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

The flights to Kathmandu are usually scheduled for morning due to safety reasons. After reaching the capital city, we have the rest of the day off to past the time as we please. We could take a rest in our hotel room or shop for souvenirs for our loved ones. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of our Mera Peak Climbing and Amphu Labcha Pass. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 21: Final departure

Meals: Breakfast

We check our hotel room for one last time and make sure that we have not forgotten to pack any of our belongings. A Himalayan Glacier representative will take us to the Tribhuwan International Airport 3 hours earlier before our scheduled flight.