Altitude: 1, 400 m / 4, 594 ft.
Night stay: In a Hotel in Kathmandu.

Your arrival date is in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city and the gateway to the world’s highest mountains. When you arrive at the airport, we will meet you and drive you to our hotel. Your permits and other arrangements have already been made prior to your arrival. As a result, you have free time to explore or shop. We will have a group briefing on the same day, and we will inform you of the time you are expected to be there. During the briefing session, we will explain you about the Mera Peak Climb and provide all necessary information.

Altitude of Lukla: 2, 860 m / 9,383 ft.
Flight Duration to Lukla: 35 minutes.
Night stay: In a tea house in Lukla.

We will depart to the Kathmandu domestic terminal in the morning for our mountain flight to Lukla. The Kathmandu to Lukla trip provides one of the most incredible flying experiences in the world! Many high Himalayan peaks, including Mt. Everest, are visible from a distance. The most breathtaking vistas below are of mountain communities, which appear gorgeous from the air. Because this plane cannot fly extremely high, the majority of the surroundings are easily visible. After 30-35 minutes of amazing flight, we will arrive at Lukla Airport, which is regarded as one of the most dangerous in the world! There is no need to be worried because Nepal’s aviation agency currently has very tight flight rules. Flights to Lukla are not permitted unless the weather is clear along the entire route. After arriving in Lukla, we will be greeted by our support crew at the airport. It’s your free day to explore the vibrant Lukla market and surroundings.

If your trip to Lukla departs from Ramechhap airport, you will leave Kathmandu at 1:30 a.m. and arrive in Ramechhap at 6 a.m., where you will take a 20-minute flight to Lukla. Ramechhap is around 4.5 hours away from Kathmandu by vehicle. Usually during the season when traffic is higher for Lukla. Ramechhap Airport becomes active for the Lukla operation. Flights to Lukla depart from Ramechhap in April and May in the first half of the year, and in October and November in the second half.

Altitude of Chuthanga: 3, 200 m / 9, 843 ft.
Trekking duration to Chuthanga: 3 hours.
Night stay: In a tea house in Chuthanga.

After breakfast, our porters will look after your big luggage till you return to Lukla, and after a quick briefing with our primary guide, we will begin our trek to today’s destination, Chuthanga. The walk from Lukla to Chuthanga is moderately difficult and takes 3 – 4 hours to complete; the majority of the trail is uphill till we arrive. During the hike, you will have a great view of the Himalayan peaks, and on your back, you will see Lukla town, which is breathtaking from the top. You will cross multiple streams today via gorgeous hanging bridges and tiny wooden bridges. Once you arrive in Chuthanga, you will check into our Tea House. Chuthanga is a small town with only one proper tea house, and the facilities are modest.

Altitude of Kharki Thanga: 3, 700 m / 11, 155 ft.
Trekking duration to Kharki Thanga: 3 hours.
Night stay: In a tea house in Kharki Thanga.

Today’s journey will be short taking only three hours to reach our destination. The entire trek is an uphill hike until Kharki Thanga. The trail from Chuthanga appears to be infinite, as it leads to our destination via a difficult trek. Also, from below, the steep mountain appears impassable, although the hike is not too difficult. To begin, we’ll cross a little stream using a wooden bridge. Following the creek, we will continue uphill through rhododendron forests for a long time. Kharki Thanga is situated on level ground surrounded by mountains. It’s a very tranquil and little location with few amenities; it’s the finest place to acclimate before continuing your journey. Our current accommodation is also pretty basic in this location. We’ll all sleep in one big room today because there aren’t any individual rooms.

Altitude of Chatra Khola: 4, 200 m / 13, 779 ft.
Trekking duration to Chatra Khola: 4 to 5 hours.
Night stay: In a tea house in Chatra Khola.

We’ll start early today because we need to cross the Zatrwa-La pass (4, 600 meters), which is visible from our tea house. Once we start, the trail will be tough upward until we reach the mountain pass. The hike offers a breathtaking view of the rugged mountains. The first half of today’s trek is difficult, taking 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the top. We will spend 20 minutes on top before continuing our trek to Chatra Khola. Following the mountain crossing, we will make a modest hike to a location with stupas and prayer flags. On the way, the scenery to our right is breathtaking. A little alpine village is readily visible from a distance. After we arrive at the prayer flags, the trail continues downward till we reach Chatra Khola. There is a tiny tea shop here before you begin to descend to Chatra Khola, where you can rest and consume some hot beverages. Chatra Khola is a small town with a few tea house establishments and a helipad for emergencies.

Altitude of Kothe: 3,691 m / 12, 109 ft.
Trekking duration to Kothe: 6 to 7 hours.
Night stay: In a tea house in Kothe.

Today, we will leave early in the morning and head for Kothe. Today’s hike is moderate. The walk begins with many ups and downs, and you will cross a few tiny mountain passes. Some of the track is narrow and follows the edge of the mountains, so be extra cautious in these areas. Always follow your guide’s instructions. After a few hours of trekking, we cross a tiny mountain pass and then descend totally via rhododendron woods to a small place named Taktho, which has a few eateries for lunch.

After lunch, we will go through the deep forest to Kothe. We will descend to the riverbed and then trek uphill through the forest until we reach Kothe. The walk is very picturesque, and there are many large old pine trees along the way. This section of today’s journey is quite nice, and as a trekker, you will appreciate the trail. We can see the Makalu Baron National Park gate immediately before entering Kothe. Kothe is a modest and charming hikers’ town with many tea houses. We will check into our Tea House upon arrival.

Altitude of Thangnak: 4, 358 m / 14, 297 ft.
Trekking duration to Thangnak: 5 to 6 hours.
Night stay: In a tea house in Thangnak.

Today’s hike is moderate until Thangnak. The majority of the trail follows the riverbank. The hike provides views of Mera Peak as well as a few other mountain peaks. The first half of the journey is scenic before hitting the riverbed. Once you enter the riverbed, the majority of the trail is between rocks. After a three-hour hike, we will arrive at our lunch stop. Our lunch spot includes two little shops that serve meals to the trekkers. After lunch, we shall begin our journey towards Thangnak. On the way, you’ll notice a lovely tiny monastery on your left. Before moving on, we will pay a visit to the monastery and receive a blessing. After the Monastery, the trail is generally flat to Thangnak. Thangnak is home to a large number of tea houses. It’s a flat riverbed below a mountain.

Altitude of Khare: 5, 045 m / 16, 486 ft.
Trekking duration to Khare: 4 to 5 hours.
Night stay: In a tea house in Khare.

Today’s walk is also moderate. We will begin with an uphill climb and then descend to a very flat route. We receive spectacular views as we begin the hike, especially on the rise. We can see a hanging glacier on our left from the trail, which looks spectacular. You will come across a turquoise magnificent glacier lake just 100 meters from your trail. The lake is not visible from the trail, so many climbers miss it, but don’t worry, your guide will take you there. After crossing the lake, the trail is easy and leads across a flat valley to a rest stop. This resting location features a large tea house and offers a breathtaking view of Mera Peak from a close distance. After the refreshment stop, the trail goes upward for a while before gradually ascending to Khare.

Khare is a tea house (mountain lodge) town with several tea houses. This is the final spot with permanent accommodations; after this, camping is everywhere. Khare is the final permanent destination for those who come to climb Mera Peak, Baruntse Pek, and Amphu Lapcha Pass. Today is a leisure day, and we do nothing but inspect your climbing gear for the upcoming important days.

Today is an acclimatization and training day. After breakfast, we’ll proceed on an upward climb to a nearby peak, where we’ll have a magnificent view of Mera and the surrounding mountains. We’ll spend some time here admiring the gorgeous scenery before heading back to our tea house. After returning to the tea house, you put on your climbing shoes and walk to the nearby training point. You will receive basic training on how to utilize rope, jumar, harness, Carabiner Lock, Carabiner Unlock, Safety Rope, Ice Axe, and Figure 8. This training will teach you how to climb up and down using a rope. During this training season, you will spend some time at the training ground with our qualified climbing guides, who will accompany you for the next three days while you ascend Mera Peak.

After finishing the training, you have the entire day to relax and save energy for the forthcoming climb.

Altitude of Mera Base Camp: 5, 350 m / 17, 553 ft.
Trekking duration to Mera Base Camp: 3 hours.
Night stay: In a tent at Mera Base Camp.

Today we will begin with an upward trek, then the trail will become milder for a distance, followed by many ups and downs on rocky terrain until we reach the base camp. Mera Peak is visible to your right as you approach the base camp. The base camp is located below the Mera glacier and is a large open area. The base camp is full of tents, and there are a few kitchens made of rocks that are really pleasant, especially in the evening. There isn’t much to do at the base camp, so you can either relax in your tent or play cards. You will find hot water, tea, and coffee in the kitchen; but, to stay hydrated, drink plenty of water. Dinner will be early today, and you will get plenty of sleep because you have nothing to do here. Always use your head torch after dark; the toilet tent is close by, and you may need to pee several times over this long night.

Altitude of Mera High Camp: 5, 780 m / 18, 958 ft.
Trekking duration to Mera High Camp: 4 hours.
Night stay: In a tent at Mera High Camp.

As soon as we wake up, we are greeted with a breathtaking panorama of the mountains as the sun begins to rise. After enjoying a hearty breakfast, we get ready to embark on our very first glacier ascent. The snow line is only a few hundred meters away from the base camp; to get there, we will first descend a little bit and then go in between large rocks until we reach the crampon point. Before beginning our ascent of the glacier, we will prepare ourselves for the next part of the ascent by putting on crampons, as well as all of the necessary gears and ropes. As a result of the fact that this section is completely different from the other days of trekking, you experience a little bit of fear. The beginning of the climb is a little bit steep. Once you have negotiated the initial steep section, which is around one hundred meters in length, the trail will progressively ascend until it reaches the top of the wall.

You will notice that the opposite side of the wall is rocky once you reach the top of the wall; however, we will continue to follow the glacier trail and make our way towards the high camp. After climbing up the wall, the rest of the ascent is moderate. You will have the impression that you are hiking through a vast ski area as you make your way to Mera Peak high camp. Everywhere you look, you will see endless white meadows, and the only color you will be able to see is white until you reach the Mera high camp. A true adventure awaits you at the Mera High Camp, which is perched on the edge of a mountain and offers a thrilling experience. Next, once you have arrived at the high camp, you will enter your tent and rest in preparation for the final ascent. Due to the proximity of the kitchen tent to you, you can stop by for a cup of hot tea or coffee. Additionally, you have the option of eating your meals either inside the kitchen or in your tent.

In order to get ready for the final ascent, we will have our dinner early today, right after the sun goes down, and we will also go to bed early because we have to get up at midnight. Do not pass up the opportunity to witness an amazing sunset from the high camp.

Altitude of Mera Peak Summit: 6, 461 m / 21, 1907 ft.
Trekking duration to Summit: 4 to 6 hours.
Descend to Khare via High Camp: 4 to 5 hours.
Night stay: In a tea house at Khare.

The first portion of the walk is a bit mild, but after that, it grows steep till you reach an edge. Just before you reach the edge, the steepness increases to a point where you need to be extremely careful and follow your guide. The final ascent to the edge is a challenging one; after you reach the ridge, you will take a break before continuing on with your quest.

After crossing the ridge, the pathway is moderate and appears to go on forever. However, in reality, it is not very long because you get fatigued and walking at this altitude is absolutely difficult, so the path appears to go on forever. We are going to cross a small crevasse after we have passed the edge, and it is completely risk-free.
After what seems like an eternity, we will finally arrive at a level ground before beginning our final climb to the peak. Following a brief period of resting here, we will then begin our final ascent to the peak of Mera, which is the highest point in the area. The distance from the resting location is not too large; however, the path is steep until it reaches the summit. The final step is a little bit difficult because you have to climb to the very edge of the path in order to reach the top. At the summit of Mera Peak, which is fairly broad, there are a great number of prayer flags. The summit of Mera Peak offers incredible panoramas of the five highest mountain peaks on the earth, in addition to a number of other enormous mountain peaks around the region.

Take care when capturing images and videos because you won’t be able to keep your bare hands in this freezing and windy environment for long. After some time at the summit, we will begin our return journey. Don’t forget to take photos and films before beginning your descent, because this is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and you don’t want to miss out on any of it. You must also provide photographic documentation in order to obtain your summit certificate from the Nepal Mountaineering Association; unless your summit is correctly verified, the certificate will not be issued. And receiving your summit certificate is critical because it serves as proof of climbing and allows you to climb any of Nepal’s 8000-meter mountains.

Descending from the peak is straightforward, but caution is essential when navigating the edge of the summit; beyond that point, everything is ideal. After reaching the leveled area, we will enjoy our packed breakfast before starting our return journey to High Camp. Once more, you need to exercise some caution while descending from the second ridge; after that, the path becomes straightforward all the way to the High Camp. Enjoy a warm cup of tea or coffee at the high camp before beginning the final descent to the base camp. The descent to the base camp is straightforward; just exercise a bit of caution while making your way down to the endpoint. Once we cross the snowline, we will take off our crampons and begin the rather simple descent to Khare.

Upon arriving at your tea house in Khare, you should return all your gear to the guide, after which you will have the day to yourself. You may take a moment to relax in your room prior to the grand celebration.

Altitude of Kothe: 3,691 m / 12, 109 ft.
Trekking duration to Kothe: 5 to 6 hours.
Night stay: In a tea house at Kothe.

After breakfast, we will begin our return trek to Khare. It’s an easy day for us because the majority of the trail is downhill till we reach Khare. Before arriving in the Khare, we’ll pass via Thangnak and the little monastery.

Altitude of Chatra Khola: 4, 200 m / 13, 779 ft.
Trekking duration to Chatra Khola: 7 to 8 hours.
Night stay: In a tea house at Chatra Khola.

Today, we’ll start early and head to Taktho for lunch, followed by a tough walk over a mountain pass and various ups and downs to Chatra Khola. Today will undoubtedly be a difficult day of hiking, but you will be full of enthusiasm after completing your summit and eager to arrive in Kathmandu.

Altitude of Lukla: 2, 860 m / 9, 383 ft.
Trekking duration to Lukla: 6 to 7 hours.
Night stay: In a tea house at Lukla.

Today, we’ll start early and arrive at Lukla in 6 to 7 hours. The first portion of the walk is entirely uphill, followed by ups and downs till the Zatrwa-La pass. Once we cross the mountain pass, it’s all downhill to Lukla. Once you’ve descended from the pass, you can see the Lukla town from above. We will eat lunch in Chuthanga before trekking down to Lukla.

Altitude of Kathmandu: 1, 400 m / 4, 594 ft.
Travel Duration: 35 minutes by flight (if flight is operational from Ramechhap then you must travel by road to Kathmandu from Ramechhap and it takes 4.5 hours).
Night stay: In a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, depending on the flight operation, we will fly to Ramechhap Airport or Kathmandu. If we fly to Ramechhap Airport, we will have to travel 4.5 hours by road to Kathmandu. It’s time to celebrate your accomplishment, and you can do it anywhere along Thamel Street. It is also the final night of our fantastic trip, so you can browse the stores and buy some souvenirs before returning home.

The Mera Peak Climb Expedition has concluded. Today marks the conclusion of an exceptional expedition. If you wish to extend your stay in Nepal, you are welcome to do so. Alternatively, we can arrange transportation to the airport for your return journey.