3 Peak Climbing: Mera Peak, Island Peak and Lobuche Peak

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Group size: Max-Altitude: 6,476m
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals:
Accommodation:
Fitness level: Challenging

Trip Introduction

For mountaineers seeking the ultimate Himalayan adventure, the 3 Peak Climbing package offers the rare opportunity to summit Mera Peak (6,476m), Island Peak (6,189m), and Lobuche East Peak (6,119m) in one extraordinary journey. This combined expedition blends high-altitude trekking, technical climbing challenges, and breathtaking Himalayan panoramas, making it a dream trip for climbers aiming to experience multiple summits in a single expedition.

  1. Mera Peak (6,476m / 21,247ft): The Summit of Acclimatization

    • The Challenge: Often the first peak in a 3-peak itinerary, Mera Peak is renowned for being the highest "trekking peak" in Nepal. While it is not considered technically difficult, its sheer altitude demands excellent physical fitness and proper acclimatization. The climb is a long, sustained ascent on snow and ice, offering an ideal introduction to the use of crampons and an ice axe.

    • The Reward: The summit of Mera Peak provides one of the most magnificent panoramic views in the world. You'll be surrounded by five of the six highest mountains: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Kangchenjunga. The feeling of being "above the clouds" is palpable here.

  2. Island Peak (6,189m / 20,305ft): The Technical Introduction

    • The Challenge: Known as Imja Tse by the locals, Island Peak is a classic for a reason. While lower in altitude than Mera, it presents a more technical challenge. The final summit push involves a headwall of ice and a steep, fixed-rope climb to the top. This section requires a good grasp of ascending ropes using a jumar and descending using a rappelling device.

    • The Reward: The climb is a thrilling and rewarding experience for those who successfully navigate the technical sections. The summit offers an unparalleled close-up view of the majestic Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, and Nuptse, along with the towering wall of the surrounding peaks.

  3. Lobuche East Peak (6,119m / 20,075ft): The Everest Region Classic

    • The Challenge: Located close to the Everest Base Camp trail, Lobuche East is a popular choice for climbers looking for a challenging ascent in the heart of the Khumbu Valley. It is considered more technical than Island Peak, involving rock, ice, and snow traverses. The climb requires a good level of experience with glacier travel and basic mountaineering skills.

    • The Reward: The views from Lobuche East are nothing short of spectacular, offering a unique perspective of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and the Khumbu Glacier. It’s an ideal way to cap off an adventure in the Everest region.

Unlike single-peak climbs, this journey lets you test your skills progressively, experience different mountain environments, and achieve three summits in one lifetime adventure. It’s not just a climb—it’s an exploration of the Himalayas in its purest form.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,300m/4,264ft

Day 02: Fly to Lukla | Trek to Paiya (Chutok)
Altitude: 2,730m/8,956ft) | Flight: 40 mins | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD (1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/1 Dinner)

Day 03: Panggom
Altitude: 2,846m/9,337ft | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Ningsow
Altitude: 2,863m/9,393ft | Trek: 4-5 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 05: Chhatra Khola
Altitude: 2,800m/9,186ft | Trek: 7-8 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 06: Kothe
Altitude: 3,691m/12,109ft | Trek: 6-7 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 07:  Thaknak
Altitude: 4,358m/14,297ft | Trek: 3-4 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 08: Khare
Altitude: 5,045m/16,486ft | Trek: 2-3 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 09: Khare: Acclimatization and pre-climb training
Meal: BLD

Day 10: Mera High Camp
Altitude: 5,780m/18,958ft | Trek: 6-7 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Mera High Camp to Summit and trek to Kongma Dingma (4,850m/15,913ft)
Altitude: 6,461m/21,1907ft | Trek: 8-9 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Kongma Dingma: rest day
Altitude: 4,850m/15,913ft | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhari
Altitude: 5,035m/16,520ft | Trek: 5-6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Seto Pokhari to Amphu Labcha Base Camp (South)
Altitude: 5,650m/18,538ft | Trek: 5-6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Amphu Labcha Base Camp to Chhukung
Altitude: 4,730m/15,519ft | Trek: 9-10 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 16: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Altitude: 5,200m/17,060ft | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 17: Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft) | Return to Chhukung
Altitude: Peak: 6,189m/20,305ft. | Trek: 8/9 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 18: COntingency Day

Day 19 : Trek to Lobuche 
Altitude: 4,928m/16164 ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 20: Trek to High Camp 
Altitude: 5398m/17,712ft | Trek: 3-4hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 21: Climb to the Summit (6, 119m/20,075ft) and back to the High Camp (5398m/17,712ft) 
Altitude: 6, 119m/20,075ft   | Trek:10hrs  | Meal: BLD

Day 22: Contingency Day
Meal: BLD

Day 23: Trek to Pangboche
Altitude: 3931m/12900ft | Trek: 5-6hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 24: Trek back to Namche Bazaar 
Altitude: 3440m/11,283ft | Trek: 5-6hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 25: Trek to Lukla 
Altitude: 2,800m/9,186ft | Trek:  4-5 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 26: Fly back to Kathmandu
Meal: B

Day 27: Buffer Day

Day 28: Departure
Meal: B

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,300m/4,264ft

Day 02: Fly to Lukla | Trek to Paiya (Chutok)
Altitude: 2,730m/8,956ft) | Flight: 40 mins | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD (1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/1 Dinner)

Day 03: Panggom
Altitude: 2,846m/9,337ft | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Ningsow
Altitude: 2,863m/9,393ft | Trek: 4-5 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 05: Chhatra Khola
Altitude: 2,800m/9,186ft | Trek: 7-8 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 06: Kothe
Altitude: 3,691m/12,109ft | Trek: 6-7 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 07:  Thaknak
Altitude: 4,358m/14,297ft | Trek: 3-4 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 08: Khare
Altitude: 5,045m/16,486ft | Trek: 2-3 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 09: Khare: Acclimatization and pre-climb training
Meal: BLD

Day 10: Mera High Camp
Altitude: 5,780m/18,958ft | Trek: 6-7 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Mera High Camp to Summit and trek to Kongma Dingma (4,850m/15,913ft)
Altitude: 6,461m/21,1907ft | Trek: 8-9 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Kongma Dingma: rest day
Altitude: 4,850m/15,913ft | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhari
Altitude: 5,035m/16,520ft | Trek: 5-6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Seto Pokhari to Amphu Labcha Base Camp (South)
Altitude: 5,650m/18,538ft | Trek: 5-6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Amphu Labcha Base Camp to Chhukung
Altitude: 4,730m/15,519ft | Trek: 9-10 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 16: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Altitude: 5,200m/17,060ft | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 17: Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft) | Return to Chhukung
Altitude: Peak: 6,189m/20,305ft. | Trek: 8/9 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 18: COntingency Day

Day 19 : Trek to Lobuche 
Altitude: 4,928m/16164 ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 20: Trek to High Camp 
Altitude: 5398m/17,712ft | Trek: 3-4hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 21: Climb to the Summit (6, 119m/20,075ft) and back to the High Camp (5398m/17,712ft) 
Altitude: 6, 119m/20,075ft   | Trek:10hrs  | Meal: BLD

Day 22: Contingency Day
Meal: BLD

Day 23: Trek to Pangboche
Altitude: 3931m/12900ft | Trek: 5-6hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 24: Trek back to Namche Bazaar 
Altitude: 3440m/11,283ft | Trek: 5-6hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 25: Trek to Lukla 
Altitude: 2,800m/9,186ft | Trek:  4-5 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 26: Fly back to Kathmandu
Meal: B

Day 27: Buffer Day

Day 28: Departure
Meal: B

Important Note

Included / Exclude

Service Includes

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast
  • Full board meals during the trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Necessary group climbing gear (Climbing rope, ice axe, ice crew, and snow bar)
  • Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport taxes, and transfer
  • Everest National Park Permit 
  • Khumbu permit
  • Island Peak Special Climbing Permit
  • Lobuchec Peak Special Climbing Permit
  • Makalu Barun National Park Permit
  • One experienced Climbing guide (English speaking, first aid trained, trained & licensed from Nepal Mountaineering Association- Rock climbing and mountaineering trained)
  • Required Porters 
  • First Aid service (Basic), Official duffel bag and T-Shirt, and Adventure certificate after the completion of the trip
  • Sleeping bag and down jacket
  • Oximeter - To determine your normal oxygen range
  • All necessary Gov. Taxes and service charges

Service Excludes

  • Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu
  • Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers, etc. 
  • Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
  • Nepal Visa (USD25 for 15 days and USD4 for 30 days)
  • Your meals at Kathmandu, except provided dinner and breakfast
  • Travel Insurance 
  • Personal climbing gear (rope, ice axe, crampons, boots, helmets, etc)
  • Monument entrance fee for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  • Any other expenses or charges not mentioned in the “cost includes” list. 
  • Tips to the staff
  • Any extending trips

Best time to travel

spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November)

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