Mera Peak Climbing

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will be at Tribhuvan International Airport to greet you warmly and assist with your transfer to your hotel. Make the most of day by acclimating to the new time zone and fully embracing the vibrant ambiance of Kathmandu.The orientation program is scheduled for 5 pm, followed by a welcoming dinner with a guide.

After breakfast, our guide will take you to different attractions of Kathmandu Valley. Today, you will visit, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square. 

The flight to Lukla is the gateway to the Everest region and takes about 40-45 minutes. After landing at Tenzing-Hillary Airport, we take a short orientation break in Lukla before setting off for Chhuthanga. The trail climbs gently through rhododendron and pine forest and past a few small villages. After 4-5 hours of walking, we reach Chhuthanga, with mountains rising above the camp.

After breakfast we leave Chhuthanga and climb toward Chetra La pass, walking through rhododendron forest and yak pastures. From the pass we get wide views of several peaks before descending through forest and pasture to Thuli Kharka, where we spend the evening with another good mountain view.

We descend from Thuli Kharka through forest of oak, pine and rhododendron, with views of Mera Peak, Kusum Kanguru and the Hinku valley. The trail reaches the Hinku river, crosses it, and continues gently uphill through forest into Kothe, where a few teahouses are available for the night.

We start uphill into the upper Hinku valley. As we climb, trees give way to open hills with views of Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku and Mera Peak. We have lunch at Gondishung, then continue a short distance to Lungsumgba Gompa, an old Buddhist shrine, before the final hour's walk to Thagnak, another yak pasture below Mera Peak.

Our journey for the day will lead us to Khare, the base camp of Mera Peak. Beginning from Thangnak, we'll trek uphill with Khare as our destination. The route presents challenges with steep terrain, including navigating the Dig Glacier and Charpati Lake. The panoramic views encompass peaks, lakes, and glaciers, but caution is necessary due to rocky, icy, and glacier paths. Following our guides, we'll conquer the difficulty and arrive at Khare, where teahouses and gear shops await.

We will have an acclimatization day in Khare. It is vital to acclimatize before any ascent. We have to climb the tallest trekking peak in Nepal. We need decent acclimatization. Likewise, we must do pre-climb to condition ourselves for the terrain. Therefore, we will stay in Khare and prepare for Mera peak on this day. We will train with our climbing guide and team. The team will look for a perfect peak-like terrain to do climbing training. We will have a good training day in Khare.

It is time to leave Khare. With an acclimatized and trained body, we will ascend through a rocky and steep trail by following our guide's foodsteps. The walk goes up from there through boulders and Mera Glacier. We have to be alert while climbing there. Finishing the trail, we will reach Mera La Pass, where we can enjoy a fantastic panorama. Mera peak looks amazingly close and clear. After the pass, we will gain some more height from the Mera glacier. There will be no technical parts until this point. The walk will eventually complete in Mera High Camp. Our Mera Peak climbing team will install a camp for the night. We will have dinner and rest in the center.

This is summit day. We start around 2 a.m. so as to reach the top before midday, since winds on Mera Peak tend to pick up in the afternoon. Following the guide's steps, the climb to the summit requires little to no technical climbing. From the top, on a clear day, you get wide views of the surrounding peaks. After time at the summit we descend back to Khare for the night.

Weather at this altitude in the Khumbu region can change quickly, and summit attempts sometimes need to be delayed. This day is kept free in the itinerary as a buffer for such weather delays.

Since the bucket list was ticked off at the summit, it's time for Kothe to return to Khare. You pass through Thangnak in this stretch before you enter Kothe. The same place you stayed in is Thangnak after your arrival for one night. This time, however, you do not have to remain in Thangnak, as Kothe is easily accessible within 3 to 4 hours of walking.

From Kothe we climb back toward Thuli Kharka, around 2 hours through rhododendron forest on the far side of the Hinku valley. We continue on to Chetra La Camp, where we spend the night.

You're going to be fascinated by everything you see on your way. You will want to keep the memories of these trails forever in the back of your mind. You're going to Lukla after 6 hours of following the trek. You plan on returning to Kathmandu next day. This is the last day in the prosperous area of Lukla and Everest. Seek to make the most of Lukla last night.

Take a morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Explore Kathmandu, enjoy dinner and enjoy your last night in Kathmandu. Once you land at the airport, you'll be transferred to the hotel. Please note that flight operations are solely determined by the airline and may be influenced by the weather.

Use your last morning in Kathmandu according to your flight time. Pack your things, check out of the hotel, Head to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. Wishing you a safe and pleasant journey back home!