Mera Peak Climbing Trek
>2(Min) -12(Max)
6461m
mar-may
Overview
The highest trekking mountain in Nepal, Mera Peak (6,461 m/21,190 ft), is reached via Mera Peak Climbing. This journey takes you along Hinku and Honku Valley to the peak of Mera Peak off the main path (6,476m). Your entire journey will be rewarded with a mountaineering trip filled with breathtaking scenery, panoramas of some of the highest peaks in the world, and traditional Sherpa communities.
Despite requiring only fundamental climbing skills, the Mera Peak Climbing Trek is one of the busiest trekking summits and offers breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas. The less-travelled and untamed Nepali Himalayas are crossed by the path to Mera Peak, which offers spectacular panoramas of the surrounding terrain, including some of the highest peaks in the world. The first climbers of Mount Everest, Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary, initiated the tradition of ascending the Mera peak both before and after the Everest expedition. Since then, there has been constant excitement about its popularity, which has been rising over time. Before attempting the Everest ascent, Mera Peak climbing is used as a training ground.
From the summit of Mera Peak, a visitor can take in the close-up display of four eight-thousand mountains, including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Makalu (8,643m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m), and Mt. Lhotse (8,586m). Mera Peak’s route passes via the well-known Khumbu region. And this area offers everything: distinctive Sherpa villages, verdant forests, swinging suspension bridges, conventional gompas, monasteries, prayer flags, and more. It’s an adventure trek of a lifetime, where you can experience many bizarre things and sceneries and we can’t wait to take you on this great adventure.
Itinerary
You will take an early-morning flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu on the first day of the journey. The grandeur and scenery of the Kathmandu Valley will be your backdrop as you have a warm and nutritious breakfast there.
Destination
Kathmandu
1hr
From Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will take a 40-minute sightseeing flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804m). We set off on our adventure from Lukla to Surke, passing through the woods.
You will be eating lunch at Pakhapani. After lunch, we will resume our hike toward Paiya, our final destination for the day, passing through several traditional villages, jungles, and hills. We will stay overnight in Paiya.
Trek Distance: 8 km/4.9 miles
Flight Hours: 40 minutes
Highest Altitude: 2,850m/9,350ft
Trek Duration: 8 hours
Destination
Paiya
Lodge
Lunch
2850m
8hr
The journey from Paiya to Pangkoma will be demanding and lengthy. We travel east from Paiya, past Khari-Khola and Bumbari.
Along the rocky, winding mountain terrain, the trekking route passes through bamboo and rhododendron forests. Prior to arriving in the farming and trading community of Pangkoma for a night’s stay, the trails offer spectacular views of the Dudh Koshi River valley and Dudh Kund Himal.
Trek Distance: 12km
Highest Altitude: 2,850m/9,350 ft
Trek Duration:9 hours
Destination
Pangkoma
Lodge
Breakfast
2850m
9hr
As we depart Pangkoma, we continue toward Ramailo Danda. You will reach Ningsow after a few hours of trekking after passing a lot of mani walls and prayer flags. Additionally, you will pass across Pangkoma La Pass (3,174m). The path gets more difficult as you make your way toward Ramailo Danda from Ningsow. Overnight stay at Ramailo Dada.
Highest Altitude: 2,846km
Trek Duration: 7 hours
Destination
Ramailo Danda
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
2846m
7hr
We will start our journey to Chetrakhola after having a healthy breakfast and enjoying the beautiful scenery. The hike from Ramailo Danda begins on a gorgeous trail were, during the right time of year, rhododendrons bloom. You could even get to glimpse the endangered red panda. We will arrive in Chetrakhola and spend the night there.
Destination
Chetrakhola
Lodge
Dinner
3150m
8hr
With Mera Peak in our sights, we depart Chetra Khola and travel to Kothe in the north. Your route continues down the Majang Khola before merging with another road that follows the Hinku Khola. Along the way, you’ll pass through forests with lots of pine, moss, lichens, and rhododendron trees. You will eventually arrive in Kothe, the day’s destination, after crossing the Sanu Khola. We will stay overnight in Kothe.
Trek Distance: 17 km/105 miles
Highest Altitude: 4,182m/13,716ft
Trek Duration: 7 hours
Destination
Kothe
Lodge
Dinner
4182m
7hr
After having breakfast, we will head towards our next destination, Thaknak. Along the west bank of the Hinku River, the trail from Kothe travels north to Thaknak. Sheep and yaks can graze in the grasslands in the Hinku River valley. Up till you reach Gondishung, which is famous for the Lungsum Gba monastery, the path becomes increasingly difficult as you continue to walk. From Gondishung, Tangnang is only a one-hour walk away.
Trek Distance: 6 km/3.7miles
Highest Altitude: 4,356m/13,716ft
Trek Duration: 7 hours
Destination
Thaknak
Lodge
Breakfast
4356m
7hr
The hike today is modest but quite strenuous and includes passing Hinku and Shar Glaciers. To get to Khare from Dig Kharka, you must take a steeply ascending lateral moraine trail. The northern face of Mera Peak is beautifully seen from Khare. Overnight stay at Khare.
Trek Distance: 5.5km/3.4miles
Highest Altitude: 5,045m/16,552ft
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
Destination
Khare
Lodge
Dinner
5045m
5hr
This is the day to admire the beauty and acclimatize yourself nearby and explore the Khare. Additionally, you will test and use climbing equipment under the guidance of our climbing guide. You might also choose to climb a neighbouring hill and admire the views from the top.
Destination
Khare
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5045m
1hr
You will use your technical climbing abilities for the first time today. The narrow paths go through frozen glaciers, stony paths, and even tiny crevasses. Captivating panorama of Mountain Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Baruntse, and Everest can be witnessed from the Mera Base High Camp.
Trek Distance: 6 km/3.7miles
Highest Altitude: 5,800m/19,029ft
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Destination
Mera High Camp
Lodge
Breakfast
5800m
6hr
On day 11 of the trek, we will have a long day ahead of us as we are climbing Mera Peak. Early morning you will have a nutritional breakfast and do warm-up exercises. To avoid the challenging noontime winds, the climb begins early in the morning. You must follow your guide’s instructions until you reach Mera Peak’s summit. From the summit, you can witness several gorgeous peaks, including Mount Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Kangchenjunga (8586m), Nuptse (7861m), Chamlang (7319m), Baruntse (7129m), Ama Dablam (6812m), and Kangtega (6779m). You will descend to Mera Peak Base Camp and then spend the night in Khare after taking in the scenery and applauding your fortitude.
Highest Altitude: 6,476 m/21,831ft
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
Destination
Summit to Mera Peak and back to Khare
Camp
Lunch, Dinner
6476m
7hr
We will utilize this day to climb Mera Peak if you weren’t successful the previous day. If not, we will rest, unwind, and visit local attractions near Khare.
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1hr
On the 13th day, we will descend toward Kothe from Khare. It will be a downward journey from Khare to Kothe since you have already begun to descend. Thangnak can be reached after a three-hour walk from Khare, but our journey to Kothe continues, passing through subtropical forests.
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
Destination
Kothe
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4095m
5hr
Early in the morning, we set off for Thuli Kharka from Kothe. In order to get to Thuli Kharka, the trail initially rises while crossing through thick woodland. Thuli Kharka is renowned for offering spectacular scenery of Mera North (6476) and Mera Central (6461) as well as the Southern Face of Mera Peak (6476m).
Destination
Thuli Kharka
Lodge
Dinner
2840m
6hr
You have a long hike ahead of you today. Your route leads you to the Kalo Himal ridge before ascending till you reach the 4,600-meter (15,092-foot) Zatrawa La Pass. You will descend to Chutanga and then Lukla after crossing this pass. You’ll spend your last expedition night at Lukla.
Destination
Lukla
Lodge
Dinner
2840m
7hr
Today is the final day of our journey. We’ll eat breakfast and then head to Lukla airport for our early morning flight to Kathmandu. Today, we will be flying back to Kathmandu early in the morning. It will be a 40-minute flight.
Destination
Kathmandu
Lodge
Breakfast
2850m
1hr
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Inclusion/Exclusion
The Cost Includes
- Three meals a day during the Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Accommodations in a Tea House/Lodge during the Trekking.
- Pokhara-Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight costs (includes tax and government fees)
- Trekking Guide, assistant trekking guide for groups with 12 or more trekkers and a porter (Shared by two clients) with Insurance, food, and accommodations.
- Group gears and supplies.
- All camping equipment (kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table, chair, and kitchen utensils.
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and Mera Peak Climbing Permit fees.
- Experienced and licensed Sherpa Climbing Guide fee
- Tent and camping staff with the kitchen crew
- Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
- Rescue operation arrangement in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance).
- Proper First aid kit
- A TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) is like a permit.
- All government, local taxes, and official expenses
- The company’s duffel bag will also be provided. (If needed)
- All essential official fees
Service not included in the Price
- International flight cost
- Your travel insurance
- Excess baggage charge (weight limit 9 kg per person)
- On arrival visa fees at Tribhuvan International Airport (30 days- USD 50)
- All accommodations and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the trek
- Extra night accommodations in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek
- Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, boiled water, hot (tea/coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc.
- Tips for the Guide and Porter(expected).
- Travel insurance that covers emergency high-altitude Heli – rescue and evacuation and health care costs (compulsory)
- Additional costs or delays due to circumstances beyond our control like bad weather conditions, itinerary modification for safety, government policy changes
Useful Info
ADDITIONAL INFO
The weather must be taken into account before deciding to attempt Mera Peak Climbing. The sky is clear from nightfall till dawn, there is no rain, and the temperatures are just ideal during the spring and autumn. The most breathtaking landscapes can be seen under the charm of clear, blue skies.
In comparison to the spring and autumn season, during the winter months when temperatures drop to 18 degrees Celsius, snow begins to accumulate in the trek area and it becomes increasingly difficult to climb Mera Peak.
There is a strong likelihood that flights to Lukla at the beginning or finish of the walk will be cancelled during monsoon season due to the unpredictable rains and weather. Most importantly, the pathways can get muddy and slippery, making climbing Mera Peak more difficult but still achievable.
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Trip name: * Mera Peak Climbing Trek
