CHULU EAST PEAK (ALPINE STYLE)

Mera Peak (6,476 m) rises majestically above the wild Hinku Valley, offering one of the most breathtaking panoramas in the Himalaya. Unlike crowded trekking routes, the journey to Mera follows peaceful trails through dense rhododendron forests, traditional Rai and Sherpa villages, and vast alpine terrain carved by ancient glaciers.

This 19-day expedition combines gradual acclimatization with immersive cultural encounters. Beginning in Kathmandu, the adventure moves east toward Ramechap and Lukla before entering the untouched hillsides of Paiya, Panggom, Chhatra Khola, and Kothe. Each day reveals new landscapes from lush forest floors to wind-sculpted ridgelines.

As you approach Khare (5,045 m), the landscape transforms into a dramatic world of ice and snow. Here, the team prepares technically with rope practice, crampon training, and glacier movement skills, ensuring everyone is ready for the high camp ascent.

Summit day begins before dawn as you climb steadily across the Mera Glacier, illuminated only by stars and headlamps. As you ascend the final ridge, the vast horizon opens Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Kanchenjunga stand in a glowing line across the sky. Few viewpoints in Nepal offer such an incredible 360° Himalayan panorama.

After celebrating the summit achievement, the descent follows a rewarding route via Thuli Kharka and the Zatrwa-La Pass back to Lukla. This journey is designed to balance acclimatization, comfort, and safety, offering both seasoned trekkers and first-time climbers an unforgettable Himalayan experience.

The Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Lobuche East Peak Climbing adventure combines Nepal’s most iconic trekking route with a true Himalayan summit experience, making it ideal for trekkers seeking a step into mountaineering. The journey follows the legendary EBC trail through Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar, sacred sites such as Tengboche Monastery, and dramatic high-altitude landscapes before reaching Everest Base Camp at the foot of the world’s highest mountain. After proper acclimatization, the focus shifts from trekking to climbing at Lobuche Base Camp, where expert Nepali guides provide technical training in the use of ropes, crampons, and ice axes.

The ascent of Lobuche East Peak (6,119 m) offers a rewarding mix of rocky ridges and snowy slopes, culminating in a panoramic summit view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Makalu. Beyond the physical challenge, the expedition is enriched by warm Sherpa hospitality, deep cultural encounters, and the powerful sense of achievement that comes from combining Everest Base Camp with a genuine Himalayan peak, making it a truly unforgettable high-altitude journey.

The Ama Dablam Expedition 2025 with AltiNepal Treks is designed for experienced climbers who want a technical, elegant Himalayan peak without the chaos of the 8000ers. Often called the “Matterhorn of the Himalaya,” Ama Dablam stands high above the Khumbu Valley as a perfect pyramid of rock, snow, and ice visible from almost every classic Everest viewpoint.

Your journey starts in Kathmandu, followed by a flight to Lukla and a classic approach through Phakding, Namche, Khumjung, and Pangboche. The trek itself is already a highlight, with monasteries, spinning prayer wheels, suspension bridges, and constant views of Everest and Ama Dablam drawing closer each day.

At Ama Dablam Base Camp (~4,570 m), you shift from trekker to climber. Under the guidance of professional technical mountain guides and Sherpa climbers, you spend several days on pre-climb training, safety briefings, and equipment checks. Rotation climbs and load carries up to higher camps allow your body to adapt and build familiarity with the route.

The summit push follows the traditional route through Camp 1 and Camp 2, tackling mixed rock, snow, and exposed ridges that have made Ama Dablam legendary in the mountaineering world. The climb is steep, technical, and incredibly rewarding with jaw-dropping views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and the entire Khumbu.

After the summit window, a helicopter flight from Base Camp to Kathmandu brings you quickly and comfortably back to the capital, where the expedition ends with a well-earned farewell celebration.

This is a serious mountaineering objective, crafted for climbers who respect the mountain, value professional logistics, and want to climb Ama Dablam the right way with a strong local team, solid planning, and safe pacing.