Mera Peak Climbing - 18 Days

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport, our representative will welcome and assist you to transfer to your pre-booked hotel.

Today you will visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu, Visit of Swoyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan and Darbar Square etc. Evening check equipements & meeting with crews and briefing and prepare for the expedition ahead.

There is two airport from where you could board flight to Lukla, Kathmandu and Manthali. Which airport would be opened during your trip which will be fixed the exact boarding airport later, It is just let you know that if Manthali is accessible during your trip then needs to drive 4 hours from Kathmandu early in the morning, If theKathmandu airport is accessible then it is an esier because you don't need to drive until Manthali.

After arrival at Lukla airport; a brief meeting and introduction with the porters, we begin our trekking journey through the off-the-beaten-path route of the Everest region, passing through jungle sections, crossing the Handi Khola, and following typical Sherpa villages and green valleys towards Surke village. Then we continue our trek, taking in the beautiful view of Kongde Ri, and cross the Chutok La before reaching the small settlement of Paiya (Chutok).

Our day begins after having breakfast at the teahouse. Today, our trek begins to descend steeply. We cross the beautiful village of Paiya, leaving the Khumbu region and entering the Hinku Valley. From here, the pathways remain slippery until we cross the Kari La Pass. We walk through rhododendron and bamboo forests on narrow mountain sections with incredible views of the mountains.

Then we continue our trek to Panggom village, where the typical Sherpa people used to farm. Finally, after a short trek, you will reach the beautiful village of Panggom, where you will stay overnight.

After having breakfast at Panggom, we will continue our journey toward Ningsow. After a short trek from Panggom, we will reach Panggom La Pass, where you will briefly need to climb a hill. You will then cross the Peseng Kharka River and climb Peseng Kharka Danda, just north of the river. You will be soaking in all the mesmerizing views of nature as you descend toward Ningsow Village.

We take our breakfast at a teahouse in Ningsow and continue our trek early in the morning. Our walk moves forward and climbs hills from Ningsow, then descends for a while. Then we climb some more to reach Ramailo Dana, from where we can witness the outstanding views of Mera Peak and Salpa. After ascending and descending our route, we enter the Makalu Barun National Park. On the way, we might even come across the elusive Red Panda.

After breakfast at Chhetra Khola, the Mera Peak climbing journey begins with a walk through a green forest, featuring steep downhill sections. We walk north along the main pathways to Mera Peak. The route is quite straight, running along the bank of the Hinku River. After walking for some time, you will arrive at the Tashing Ongma, where you can enjoy a delicious herbal tea.

Once you’ve taken a short break, you can continue toward Sanu Khola, and from there, Kothe is just a short distance across the bridge. 

The night in Kothe will remain in your memory forever; however, it’s time to move forward. Today is the day you will make significant progress towards Mera Peak by reaching the Thagnak village. From the bank of the Hinku River, you will move towards Gondishung, located right below the highest peak of Mera, where you’ll have your lunch.

After lunch, you will make your way towards Lungsumgba Gompa, an over 200-year-old Buddhist monastery. You will be advised to pray and light a shrine in the Gampa to receive the blessing and ensure the success of your expedition. Once you make your way to Thagnak, you will find one of the best paths for trekking, and the road is also quite easy to walk, so you will get a once-in-a-lifetime experience accompanied by truly scenic beauty around you. After a couple of hours, you will arrive at Thagnak

Another challenging trek awaits you after moving ahead of Thangnak to reach today’s destination, Khare. You will have to walk through steep hills and glacier-filled, slippery roads, so you must be very careful. Once you reach Charpate Himal, you will have to descend one more steep hill to reach Khare, another village on Mera Peak’s lap.

Khare is a small, basic settlement, offering many sightseeing places. From here, we can see the northern face of Mera Peak, which will be an amazing experience. After lunch, we can hike around Khare Camp. You will stay overnight at Khare and, the next day, prepare for the Mera Peak climbing training.

This is the day to take a break from walking and climbing to ensure proper altitude acclimatization. The expert guides and sherpas will provide fundamental training and instruction in climbing skills, as well as a brief overview of the necessary climbing equipment. Climbing high and sleeping low is considered a good way to acclimate your body, reducing the likelihood of altitude sickness problems during your trip. Today, we will also have basic training to prepare ourselves better for the Mera Peak climb.

Your peak climbing guide will help you with basic climbing techniques and demonstrate the best ways to use your climbing gear, including ice axes, harnesses, ascenders, and crampons. The training will also include learning the best climbing technique with the rope, where we will be pre-climbing training near Khare. Likewise, you will need plenty of rest on the day as from tomorrow, the hiking and trekking will be relentless and regular. 

You can finally see the destination on-site as you travel from Khare toward Mera Base Camp. On the day, you must start your trek early in the morning, as you will need to move slowly, which will take longer. You will have to make your way through steep, slippery hills through Mera Glacier, so it is necessary to be very careful. After 3-4 hours of trek, you will reach the Mera Base Camp and spend the night at the camp made by Sherpas. This will be another surreal experience, as you will sleep under the beautiful stars after enjoying delicious food made by locals.

Today, you will reach the summit, the ultimate destination of your trek. On the day, you have to start very early, around 2 AM, and begin moving forward. This is because locals recommend reaching the summit before noon, as the chances of strong winds start in the afternoon, which will hamper the expedition. It’s going to be very cold in the beginning, but soon we warm up as we continue up the glacier and onto a peculiar ridge.

After reaching the top of Mera Peak, you will feel successful and overwhelmed with joy, and another breathtaking view of the mountain range awaits you. You’ll be captivated by the breathtaking views of the mountain routes, including Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu, leaving you in wonder. We spend a short time at the summit and then take our steps back to the high camp, where we rest for a while before descending along the same route back to Khare via Mera base camp. Overnight stay at a tea house in Khare Camp.

There is no guarantee that we will have favorable weather on our planned day for the summit. Therefore, this day is set aside as a contingency in case we cannot submit the Mera on the expected day due to bad weather conditions or other unexpected reasons. This day is reserved for such risks in our adventurous journey to Mera Peak climbing. However, this day will not be required if the trip goes smoothly.

Our day begins after breakfast at Khare Camp. We start trekking down the Hinku Valley today. We trek from Khare to Kothe along the same route we used previously.
Then we slowly descend, enjoying the breathtaking Himalayan vistas toward the beautiful settlement of Kothe. Kothe is famous for its local homemade delicacies and wines. 

Today, we retrace our trek to Thuli Kharka after breakfast. The pathway passes through the rhododendron forest and goes uphill on the very first sections. We climb up and descend, crossing several tributaries of the Inkhu Khola before reaching a forked section near Taktho. Then, we take the walkway that passes by the Chorten, after which we walk downhill on steep sections to reach the Thuli Kharka valley.

On the sixteenth day, you will descend from Thuli Kharka to Lukla via the massive Zatrwa-La Pass. You will still be in the company of incredible mountains, mainly Cho Oyu, Numbur Himal, Kusum Khangru, and other mighty peaks. You will descend to Chutang and then enter the magnificent Lukla, where you will stay overnight and rest before flying to Kathmandu tomorrow.

Today is the last day with your Sherpa porter and crew members, so if you are satisfied with their services, you may want to express your gratitude. Then we take the earliest possible flight back to Kathmandu, carrying with us the long-lasting memories of our successful trip completion. We enjoy a short and scenic 35-minute, breathtaking flight to Kathmandu or Manthali. Evening celebratory dinner at Kathmandu with all crews.

Free until your airport time and drop to airport for final departure to your home.