Introduction to Mera Peak Climbing

Mera Peak is the highest climbing peak in Nepal, with a height of 6,440 ms above sea level. Mera Peak climbing offers stunning views of five different peaks above 8,000 meters. It includes Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga.

The climbing route passes through the south of Lukla to the traditional village of Hinku. The unspoiled village, beautified with extended pastures, welcomes every visitor. Daily grazing of yaks, sheep, and yak herds befriends you in your walks.

En route, you walk across the rhododendron and bamboo forest. The exotic routes, stunning glaciers, and panoramic landscape makes it popular among trekkers.

You will also have an amazing view of Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga from the peak itself. And the view of snow-covered peaks makes your journey even more remarkable.

This climb involves a walk across glaciers which demands ice axe and crampon skills.

Many prefer this climb before going on the Everest expedition.

Meak Peak Climbing Highlights

Reach the highest point of 6,440 m

Summit the highest trekking peak under Nepal Mountaineering Association’s list of trekking peaks

Awe at stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu from the summit

Go off the beaten track to Mera Peak Base Camp from Lukla airport

Less crowded than Island Peak and Lobuche Peak

Remote villages of Hinku and Hongu.

Mera Peak Climb Itinerary

Welcome to Kathmandu. Today you will have the chance to meet some of the team who will accompany you on your climb. This is also the opportunity to ask questions and make last-minute purchases – such as hiring gear you might want to use on the trip.

: Accomodation Tea House

: Overnight Kathmandu

: Meal Not included

Depart early for the flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. The scenery on the way ranges from farmlands to hills and mountains. It is quite an experience flying into the high-altitude airport at Lukla. Once the gear is handed over to the porters, set off to the first overnight stop at Paiya.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time: 5/6Hrs

: Meal:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

: Flight Time:40/45Minutes

: Accomodation Tea House

: Overnight:Paiya

Crossing a wooden bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, the trail takes you to Kar La Pass. The trail is often slippery, so care should be taken.

After the pass, enter a Rhododendron and bamboo forest and on to Pangkoma, a typical Sherpa village. The views of the mountains are astounding and include the Dudh Kund Himal.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time: 5/6Hrs

: Overnight:Panggom

: Accomodation Tea House

: Meal:Nepali

Setting off along a rocky path through a Rhododendron forest, we continue through hills and ridges with the South Face of Mera Peak accompanying us. There are more forests of pine and Rhododendron, which the trail zigzags through until descending into Ningsow for the night.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time:4/5Hrs

: Overnight: Ningsow

: Accomodation Tea House

: Meal:Nepali

There are more Rhododendron forests today, but the trail is steep and narrow. A very typical Nepal mountain path. Reaching a stream, we come to a stone cave by the water. It is possible to see some wildlife in this forest area. We continue through the forest to our overnight stop at Chhatra Khola.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time: 7 to 8Hrs

: Meal:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

: Accomodation Tea House

: Overnight: CHHATRA KHOLA

If you are lucky, you might spot wildlife such as sloth bears or jungle cats today as the trail again passes through pine and bamboo forests, home to many of these animals.

There is a beautiful vantage point showing the Hinku Valley and great views of Mera Peak. Interestingly there is another cave – this time one considered holy to Buddhists, which shows the three elements of Buddha. After lunch, there is a river ridge to follow to Kothe.

: Trek Time:6 to 7Hrs

: Meal:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

: Accomodation Tea House

: Overnight: Kothe

As the altitude rises, today is a shorter walking day with much to see on the way and at the overnight destination. Walking gently along the ridge of the Hinku River, the trail comes to Lungsumba Gompa, which we have plenty of time to explore.

You might know that gompa is the Tibetan word for the monastery, which you will see a lot of in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

This particular gompa is 200 years old. Today’s landscape is beautiful, with the display of Mera North and other peaks. After the gompa, it is a short walk to Thaknak. This is a seasonal village existing only for summer livestock grazing. There are a few teahouses, and we will spend the night in one of them.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time:3/4Hrs

: Meal:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

: Accomodation Tea House

: Overnight:Thaknak

Another short walking day over the lateral moraine of the Dig Glacier to the Dig Kharka pasture. Passing Hinku Nup and Shar Glacier, the trail is very steep but with wonderful views of the mountains, including Charpate Himal and the north face of Mera Peak. Our tented camp is set up at Khare.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time:2/3Hrs

: Meal:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

: Accomodation Tea House

: Overnight: Khare

Today we spent the day training and checking the gear in preparation for the upcoming climb.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Accomodation Tea House

: Meal:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

: Overnight: Khare

Following the Mera Glacier to Mera Le Pass, we push on to High Camp over rock-strewn trails. Camp is set up at Mera High Camp in anticipation of the climb.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time:6/7Hours

: Meal:Nepali

: Accomodation Tea House

: Overnight: Mera High camp

This is the day you have been waiting for! The climb starts around 2 am with breakfast, followed by a 4 to 5-hour hike to reach the summit. Mt Everest, Cho Oyu, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Chamlang and Baruntse surround you.

Not to mention several other peaks over 6,000m. What a wonderful view, amazing photographs, and memories you will have to take home. After some time, leave the summit and hike back to Khare for a well-deserved rest.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time:6/7Hrs

: Meal:Nepali

: Accomodation Tea House

: Overnight: Khare

One day is kept in case there is bad weather on the summit day or in case of illness in the group.

After a good breakfast, retrace your steps back to Kothe. With the experience of summiting Mera Peak under our belts, the valley, glaciers, and pastures seem even more vibrant than before.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time:4/5Hrs

: Meal:Nepali

: Accomodation Tea House

: Overnight:Kothe

Goodbye rocky terrain and hello again, Rhododendron, bamboo, and pine forests. We follow the Hinku River ridge with views of Mera Peak, reminding us of our accomplishments.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time:5/6Hrs

: Meal:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

: Accomodation Tea House

: Overnight:Thuli Kharka

It takes a couple of hours to reach the pass and cross it; we say goodbye to the Makalu Barun National Park and hello to Lukla Valley on display before us. This is the last night of the adventure before the flight back to Kathmandu. We also say goodbye to the crew who are not returning with us.

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time:5/6Hours

: Meal:Nepali

: Accomodation:Tea House

: Overnight:Lukla

Note: These timings are approximate and may change based on trekking pace and trail conditions.

: Trek Time:6/7Hrs

: Meal:Nepali

: Accomodation:Tea House

: Overnight: Kathmadu

This is the end of your trip to climb Mera Peak, and it was an adventure! We will ensure you arrive at the airport on time if you leave Nepal. We can assist you with your next tour or trek if you stay longer.

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INCLUDES

Local transfers for your international flight x 2 (arrival/departure)

Local transfers for your domestic flight x 2

Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu Flight

2 nights accommodation in a Kathmandu (Norbulinka boutique hotel)

Guide for 16 days

Porter for 15 days

15 nights accommodation in mountain teahouses

Makalu Barun National Park Entry Permit

Peak Climbing Permit

Climbing guide Base Camp to Base Camp

Tented accommodation at Base Camp and High Camp

Packed lunch on the summit day

All cooked meals when camping with complementary hot water, tea and coffee

Staff insurance and necessary ground transport for support staff

Group Climbing Gears

15 x set breakfasts, 15 x set lunches and 15 x set dinners while on the trek

International flight ticket and Nepal entry visa

Tip to Guide and Porter

Personal travel insurance (Which should include coverage for trekking)

Personal climbing gear (can be rented in Chukung/ Dingboche)

Mera Peak Climbing(17Days)

Introduction to Mera Peak Climbing

Meak Peak Climbing Highlights

Mera Peak Climb Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu! Kathmandu – 1,300 m / 4,265 ft

Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla Flight and Trek to Paiya Paiya – 2,730m/ 8,956ft

Day 3: Paiya to Panggom Panggom – 2,846m/ 9,337 ft

Day 4: Panggom to Ningsow Ningsow – 2,846m/ 9,393 ft

Day 5: Ningsow to Chhatra Khola Chhatra Khola – 2,800m/9,186ft

Day 6: Chhatra Khola to Kothe Kothe – 3,691m/12,109ft

Day 7: Kothe to Thaknak Thaknak – 4,358m/14,297ft

Day 8: Thaknak to Khare Khare – 5,045m/16,486ft

Day 9: Khare: Acclimatization and pre-climb training Khare – 5,045m/16,486ft

Day 10: Khare to Mera High Camp Mera High Camp – 5,780m/18,958 ft

Day 11: Mera High Camp to Summit and back to Khare Khare- 5,045m/16,547ft

Day 12: Reserve Day for Contingency Reserve Day

Day 13: Khare to Kothe Kothe – 3,600m/11,808ft

Day 14: Kothe to Thuli Kharka Thuli Kharka- 4,300 m/14,107ft

Day 15: Thuli Kharka to Lukla via Zatrwa La pass Lukla

Day 16: Flight to Kathmandu Kathmandu

Day 17: Final Departure

INCLUDES