Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek Highlights
- One of the most technically challenging treks in the Khumbu region
- Exploration of three Himalayan valleys
- Crossing Zatrwa La (4,600m) and Amphu Lapcha Pass (5,845m)
- Astounding view of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m) and many more
- Flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park
- The oldest and the largest monasteries of the Khumbu region
- Scenic flights to and from Lukla Airport
Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek is one of the most challenging but rewarding treks in the Khumbu region. It covers the natural and cultural wonders of the three Himalayan valleys of Eastern Nepal. It takes you along Sagarmatha National Park premises at the beginning and ending. That means you might see the animals and birds of the Himalayan region.
The silvery mountains from Langtang region to as far as Kanchenjunga region are the prizes of Nepal trekking. Karyolung Himal (6,511 m), Lumding Himal (6,111 m), Mera Peak (6,189 m), Peak 43 (Kyashar Peak: 6,769 m), Kusum Kangaru (6,367 m), Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Amadablam (6,812 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m) and Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m) are the Himalayas seen during this trek. The Sherpa ethnic villages of the Dudh Koshi River Valley including the Rai and Tamang communities of Inkhu-Hongu Valley are amazing. The local monasteries and mane walls added with the colorful prayer flags and wheels make this trip more memorable.
Amphu Lapcha Pass trek leads you through Pangboche Monastery and Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche is the largest monastery and Pangboche is the oldest monastery of the Khumbu region. Likewise, the Sherpa Capital, Namche Bazar is also one of the must-visit places while trekking in Nepal. Although located in the Himalayas, you can find all the modern amenities in this Sherpa town.
Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek Customization
Without any doubt, this trek is always a customizable trip. Since it starts and ends at Lukla, you can extend it to the Everest Base Camp trek; the Everest Gokyo Cho La Pass trek and even the Everest Three High Passes trek respectively. Likewise, you can also do the Amphu Lapcha Pass trek with Mera Peak climbing. It is so because it follows the route of Mera Peak climbing.
Besides, after crossing Amphu Lapcha Pass (5,845 m), you trek down to Chhukung Valley. Chhukung Valley is a place for preparing for Island Peak climbing. Therefore, you can do the Amphu Lapcha Pass trek with Island Peak climbing as well. Last but not least, this trek can be connected with the Panch Pokhari Lakes trek as well. For customizing this trek, you should be sure about the budget, duration, and desire to face the challenges of trekking in Nepal. If you are in a dilemma about what to do, you can contact us, and we will surely assist you in making the right decision.
Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek Difficulty
Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek is another challenging trek in the Khumbu region. It requires previous Nepal trekking experience because of its technical aspects. And, if you have experience of peak climbing in Nepal, it will be an added point.
Talking about the daily trekking duration, you have to walk for about 6/7 hours along the high-altitude trails. Most of the time, you will be walking and sleeping above 4,800 m. It means there is a high possibility of altitude sickness. Likewise, Zatrwa La Pass (4,600 m) is a little challenging to enter into Inkhu-Hongu Valley from the Dudhkoshi River Valley. Amphu Lapcha Pass (5,845 m) is the most difficult section of this trek. You need to use climbing gears to cross this high pass of the Mahalangur Himalayan Range.
Yes, there is not any restricted area en route to this trek. However, a solo trekking in Nepal cannot do this without a professional Nepal trekking guide. The experienced Sherpa guide fixes the rope before climbing the challenging section. Next, it is completely a camping trekking in Nepal except in the Everest region. Due to the lack of infrastructure of tourism, this section is least frequented by international trekkers.
It is obvious that when it is the least traveled section of the Himalayas, the condition of the trails is also not very well. This is to say, it is less maintained than the trails of the Everest Base Camp trek and Annapurna Circuit trek. To fight back with the Amphu Lapcha Pass trek difficulty, you need to book this trek with an experienced trekking agency. Taking some preventive methods; preparing physically and mentally can help you beat this off-the-beaten Path trek in Nepal.
Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek Map
Amphu Lapcha Pass trek map begins from the Dudhkoshi River Valley. Then, it moves along the other two more Himalayan valleys of Eastern Nepal. By leaving the traditional route of the Everest Base Camp trek, it diverts from Lukla to Chutunga Village. It is the same track that is followed for climbing Mera Peak (6,474 m). Moving ahead, you will enter into Inkhu-Hongu Valley via Zatrwa La Pass (Chhetra La Pass and climb Island Peak (4,600 m). Then, you will move ahead through Thulikharka, Thangnak, and take a break at Khare.
Khare acclimatization is kept for Mera Peak Climbing purposes. Therefore, if you are not planning this peak climbing in Nepal, you can further cut short the itinerary. Leaving the trail to Mera Peak, you divert towards Kongme Dingma, Seto Pokhari, and Amphu Lapcha Pass Base Camp.
The following day, you will cross Amphu Lapcha Pass (5,845 m) and enter Chhukung Valley. You know Chhukung Valley is the place for preparing Island Peak climbing. Island Peak (also called Imjatse Peak: 6,189 m) is one of the 1,310 trekking peaks of Nepal. Trekking down along the EBC trekking trail, you will walk across Tengboche Monastery and Namche Bazar to reach Lukla. In this way, after exploring the three Himalayan valleys, you return to Kathmandu by plane. The starting and ending point of the Amphu Lapcha Pass trek is Lukla, Tenzing Hillary Airport.
