Khongma Tse (Mehra Peak)

Formerly renowned as Mehra Peak or simply Mehra, Khongma Tse stands tall at a height of 5,849 meters. It rises to the north of Kongma La and stands above the Khumbu Glacier opposite of Lobuje. It is one of several summits, which 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. Another highlight of this trek is the climb of Pokhalde Peak, which provides spectacular views of the peak. The views northwards towards Pumori and the Lho La are impressive as well.

 
Trip Facts

Trip duration:           21 Days
Grade: Strenuous - Peak Climbing: AD
Activity:                       Sightseeing and trekking/climbing
Starts in:                    Kathmandu
Ends in:                     Kathmandu
Accommodation:     Hotel, camping
Transportation:        flights, private car or tourist bus
Maximum altitude:   5849m

 
Outline Itinerery

Day: 1 Arrival in Kathmandu

Day: 2 Sightseeing in Katmandu

Day: 3 Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding [2652m]

Day: 4 Trek to Namche [3450m]

Day: 5 Rest day at Namche

Day: 6 Trek to Tengboche [3867m]

Day: 7 Trek to Pheriche [4252m]

Day: 8 Rest day at Pheriche

Day: 9 Trek to Lobuche [4930m]

Day: 10 Trek to Pokhalde Base Camp

Day: 11 Climb Pokhalde [5,806 m] and Return to Pokhalde Base Camp

Day: 12 Trek to Khongma Tse Base Camp [5400m]

Day: 13 Climb Khongma Tse Peak [5820m] and Return to Khongma Tse Base Camp

Day: 14 Trek to Pokhalde Base Camp

Day: 15 Trek back to Lobuche [4930m]

Day: 16 Trek to Chukhung [4750m]

Day: 17 Trek to Tengboche [3867m]

Day: 18 Trek to Namche [3450m]

Day: 19 Trek to Lukla [2800m]

Day: 20 Fly to Kathmandu

Day: 21 Depart Kathmandu