Kongma Tse formerly called Mehra Peak or simply Mehra, this attractive mountain rises to the north of the Kongma La above the Khumbu glacier opposite Lobuje, and is one of several small summits, including Pokalde, that make up the long South-West Ridge of Nuptse, between the Khumbu and Nuptse Glaciers. Seen from Gorak Shep, the summit has a diamond shaped hanging glacier above a steeply inclined rock wall that makes up the mountain's North Face, which is in turn slashed by a diagonal ice ramp leading to the lower edge of the glacier.
From the south the mountain is much more approachable. Seen from the lakes east of the Kongma La, a small, stepped glacier descends from the summit between long, rocky arms that make up the mountain's South and South-East Ridges. The margins of the glacier provide the normal route of ascent.
As with Pokalde the views from the summit are spectacular, especially so because of the nearness of the massive south face of Nuptse. The views northwards towards Pumori and the Lho La are also outstanding.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, day at leisure. Includes: (D)
Day 2: Day at leisure/Hotel. Includes: (B)
Day 3: Flight to Lukla (2840m)/trek to Phakding (2640m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 5: Acclimatization day. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 6: Trek to Tengbuche (3860m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 7: Trek to Dingbuche (4410m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 8: Trek to High Camp near to Kongma–La. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 9: Climb to Summit (5849m) and descend to Lobuche. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4910m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 11: Trek to Gorakshep (5140m) via Kalapathar (5545m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 12: Everest Base Camp (5310m) trek and back to Gorakshep. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 13: Trek to Pheriche (4240m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 14: Trek to Tengbuche (3860m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 15: Trek to Khumjung (3780m) and to Namche (3440m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2840m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 17: Spare day in case of bad weather. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu (1350m)/Hotel. Includes: (B)
Day 19: Day at leisure/farewell dinner/Hotel. Includes: (B, D)
Day 20: Drive to Airport for return flight. Includes: (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Airport pickup and drop
- Welcome/farewell dinner
- Hotel accommodation In KTM
- Tent and teahouse stay in trek
- Round trip flight to Lukla
- Meals as mentioned
- Conservation permit
- Royalty of Kongma Tse
- Equipment of climbing guide
- Insured-equipped guide
- Insured-equipped trekking crew
Price Excludes:
- Personal climbing equipment
- Meals other than mentioned
- Drinks and bar Bill
- Tipping
- Personal insurance
- Airport departure tax (USD 23)
- Domestic Airport tax (USD 7)
- Other things not mentioned
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