Not so popular among the trekkers, but this Amphu Lapcha Trekking is a beautiful trekking trail inside the Everest Base Camp Trekking. Being less popular among the tourists, you can expect less number of trekkers in this trail, which makes this trekking trail authentic and beautiful place to explore. You will explore the local villages like Lukla, Chutanga, Chhatra La, Khare, Mera Base Camp, Amphu Lapcha Base Camp, Tengboche, Namche Bazar, and Phakding in this Amphu Lapcha Trekking.
Amphu Lapcha Trek with Mera Peak Climb
This 21 days Amphu Lapcha Trek offers you to hike up to an altitude of 5,650 m. from the sea level which makes this trek a difficult and strenuous trek. So, one must be physically as well as mentally fit in order to start and finish this trek. Technical climbing skill is a plus point while passing high passes. In average, you will be walking about 5 to 6 hours a day passing through different landscapes and vegetation. Being close to the Tibet border, most people here are influenced with Tibetan culture and share almost same, lifestyle, culture, and religion. During trek, you will see different old monasteries, houses, prayer flags and wheels, mani wall, chortens, and paintings. These are symbolic representation of the Buddhist culture, so respect them, do not damage or destroy them. Tamang, Rai, and Sherpa are the major ethnic people living in this region. You will be staying in the local tea-houses and guesthouse during this trek which are operated by the local people here. They will serve you some locally grown foods with a warm hospitality everyday on Amphu Lapcha Trekking Itinerary.
Views from Amphu Lapcha Trekking
During the trek, you will be rewarded with a majestic view of mountains like Makalu, Mera Peak, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Everest, Nuptse, Thamserku, and some other mountain ranges. Also, you will pass the high pass in Amphu Lapcha and walk alongside Imja Lake and other glaciers. Different varieties of flora and fauna can be seen while trekking through different altitudes. You will see the change in vegetation as you gain altitude. From a green meadows and forests to a barren snow covered mountain and plain, you will notice the varieties of vegetation. You can trek in this region throughout the year, but for Amphu Lapcha Trekking, September to November and March to May is considered best season. In these peak season you will meet good flow of other fellow trekkers and easy for Mera Peak climb with Amphu Lapcha Trek.
