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Trip Overview
The Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek is a challenging and adventurous route in the Everest region of Nepal. It takes you through remote and pristine valleys, high mountain passes, and picturesque Sherpa villages, offering stunning views of the towering Himalayan peaks.
Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek i usually starts in Lukla and follows the classic Everest Base Camp route until reaching Dingboche. From there, trekkers diverge off the main trail and head towards the Amphu Lapcha Pass, which sits at 5,845 meters (19,180 feet). The pass connects Everest and the Barun Valley, providing breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and several other peaks.
Crossing the Amphu Lapcha Pass is a challenging and technical climb requiring the use of ropes, crampons, and ice axes. Trekkers need to have prior mountaineering experience and be physically fit to navigate this section of the trek safely.
After crossing the pass, trekkers descend into the remote and less-traveled Hinku Valley, where the landscape is wild and untouched. The trek continues through beautiful alpine forests, glacial moraines, and scenic meadows before reaching the village of Chhukung.
The Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek is a less crowded alternative
to the famous Everest Base Camp Trek, offering a more
off-the-beaten-path experience for adventurous trekkers. With its
challenging terrain, stunning scenery, and unique cultural experiences,
this trek will surely provide an unforgettable and rewarding Himalayan
adventure.
Highlights of the Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek
Itinerary
Cost Include
- All accommodation in Kathmandu on (BB)
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu by excellent English speaking tourist guide.
- All Transportation by luxurious reserved tourist coach.
- All Trekking arrangements (Guide, Sherpa, & Helpers) with camping & Kitchen equipments.
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) in Trekking.
- Accommodations in trekking in tent or guesthouse.
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu domestic flight for clients & staffs.
- Trekking Permit & all entry permits.
- All services charge & Government Tax.
- Climbing permit & climbing guide.
- Climbing equipment for Guide.
- Garbage deposit, Insurance of staff & camping arrangement for three or four nights
Cost Exclude
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal climbing equipment.
- Sightseeing entry fees for Kathmandu sightseeing.
- Personal nature cost, Beverages, Personal insurance & personal tips.
- Beverages like coke, fanta, Mineral water, Beers & wines.
- The cost not mentioned in cost includes
Equipment list for Amphu Lapcha Pass Trek
This checklist is designed to help you prepare for a trekking holiday in Nepal, with additional notes for those attempting to summit a trekking peak. It's reassuring to know that high-quality gear, including outdoor clothing and sleeping bags, can be conveniently rented in Kathmandu.
Most treks will be in lodges or teahouses, which offer basic rooms with two single beds and mattresses. These lodges, with their cozy rooms and provided blankets, ensure a comfortable stay, making your trek a more enjoyable experience. A good-quality three-season sleeping bag should suffice. However, for trekking peaks, you'll generally set up base camp with tents, necessitating a warmer sleeping bag, a liner to enhance its warmth, and a sleeping mattress.
| TRAVEL DOCUMENTS | HEAD |
| Debit/Credit Cards | Sun Cap |
| PP Size Photo (2 Pieces) | Fleece Hat/ Warm Hat (1-2 Pcs) |
| Insurance Paper And Contact Address. | Neck Gaiter (2 Pcs) |
| Family Members / Company’s Contact | Head Lamp with extra batteries |
| Address | Sun Glasses (UV Protection) |
| Travel Insurance | Balaclava |
| HANDS AND FEET | UPPER BODY |
| Light Liner & Down Gloves | Thermal Top Base Layer (2 Pcs) |
| Normal Socks (5-6 Pairs) | Fleece Jacket (1 Pcs) |
| Trekking Shoes | Gore Tex Jacket (1 Pcs) |
| Slipper (1 Pair) | Down Jacket (1 Pcs) |
| Camp Shoes | Quick Dry T-Shirt (2 Pcs) |
| Hiking Boot with ankle support | Wind breaker/Windproof Jacket |
| LOWER BODY | PERSONAL EQUIPMENT |
| Thermal Bottom Base Layer (2 Pcs) | Down Sleeping Bag -10°C to -20°C |
| Fleece Trouser (1pcs) | Headlamp (Rechargeable Batteries) |
| Gore Tex Pant (1 pcs) | Trekking Pole |
| Light Weight Quick Dry Trekking Pants(2-3 Pairs) | Rucksacks 35L - 45L/Day Bag |
| Gaiters for trekking boots | Rain Pancho & Umbrella |
| Under Wear (4 pcs) | Powerbank |
| EATING & DRINKING | TOILETRIES |
| Energy Bar | Hand Disinfectant |
| Snacks | Wet Tissue |
| Water Bottle | Tooth Paste & Tooth Brush |
| Thermos | Soap & Shampoo |
| MEDICAL/FIRST AID | MISCELLANEOUS |
| Severe Pain Killer (Flexon) | Lip Balm |
| Mild Pain Killer (Paracetamol) | Sunscreen |
| Throat Lozengen (Strepsils) | Moisturizer |
| Lubricating Eye Drop (Artificial Tear) | Quick Dry Towel |
| Antacid Tab | Trails Maps |
| Electrolyte Tab | Trekking Poles |
| Handy Plast | Sun Cream (30-50 Spf) |
| Blister Blast | Lip Guard (30-50 Spf) |
| Crep Bandage (Elastic Bandage) | Sun Glasses (UV Protection) |
