Mera Peak Climbing

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will meet our company’s representative and he will lead you to your hotel. You will be informed about the trek in brief and then you will meet the guide of the trek. Overnight stay at a hotel on bed and breakfast basis in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m and trek to Chutanga (3000m)
Early morning, after breakfast, you will head to the airport and take a flight to Lukla. The flight gives a nice view of the Kathmandu valley along with views of surrounding hills and mountains. After you land in Lukla, you will rest awhile and then kick start your trek to Chutanga. Passing some small villages, you’ll enter the thick forest below the Kalo Himal Ridge. It is a small settlement that mostly comprises of tree houses. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Chutanga.

Day 3: Acclimatization Day
This day is spent in Chutanga for acclimatization. In order to trek further, you need to adjust your body to the altitude and climate. So, we shall take a rest for today. Instead of staying in the hotel, you can climb the nearby hills and enjoy the beautiful scenery from the top. You can also go to the river and relax. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Chutanga.

Day 4: Trek from Chutanga to Thulikharka (4200m) via Zatrwa La Pass (4610m)
Today you will embark on a journey to Thulikharka from Chutanga. This day is the first big trek as you need to ascend 1300 m. The trek is considerably harder and the high altitude can be a problem. Once you ascend to the top you reach Zatrwa La Pass from where you head downwards to Thulikharka. The grazing ground at Thulikharka is home to a small number of cattle. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Thulikharka.

Day 5: Trek from Thulikharka to Kothe (3550m)
Passing the forests and other local vegetation you head to Kothe. Our journey takes us along the Majang Khola which later leads to the Hinku Khola. The trail sees a descent towards Tashing Ongma. After crossing this, we head out to the Sanu KholaBridge before finally arriving at Kothe. It is a nice place with many tea houses and you can also study the lifestyle of the local people. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Kothe.

Day 6: Trek from Kothe to Thangnak (4350m)
Form Kothe, you head to next destination that is Thangnak. Our trail takes us along the edge of the Hinku Khola. With the gradual increase in altitude, you get nice views of Kusum Kanguru peak with Mt. Charpate and Mera La. You can also see a Buddhist monastery calledLungsumgba Gompa in the lap of a big rock. After about five hours of walking, you reach Thangnak. Thangnak is a grazing area for the locals in the summer season. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Thangnak.

Day 7: Trek from Thangnak to Khare (5000m)
Next, we will head out to Khare. The trail follows the route of Dig Kharka. As we proceed forward, we can catch amazing glimpses of the Charpate Himal. The road sees an ascent towards Hinku Nup and Shar glaciers. Khare is an uphill climb from here. The route provides amazing views of the Mera Peak as well. We finally arrive at Khare in the evening. Take some time to indulge in some sightseeing around here. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Khare.

Day 8: Rest and Acclimatization day at Khare
This day is separated for acclimatization and training. The experienced climbers will teach you the techniques for climbing and proper use of climbing tools. You will get to use gears like an axe, harness, ropes, etc. The climbers will teach the best ways of climbing with some demonstrations. You will then prepare for the climb and take good rest. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Khare.

Day 9: Trek from Khare to Mera High Camp (5800m)
You climb on the Mera glacier and continue to the pass. Through the steep paths, you head to the high camp from Khare. The panoramic view of Everest, Makalu, and many other snowy mountains is fascinating. If the weather is nice, you get a beautiful view of Kanchenjunga a bit further in the east. The high camp is located nicely at a point from where you can get beautiful views of snowy mountains. Overnight stay in high camp Tented.

Day 10: Summit Mera Peak (6470m) and Back to Khare (5000m)
Finally, the day has come to conquer the Mera Peak. This day will probably be the toughest in the whole trek. Using the gears and with the training at the base camp, you climb to the summit from high camp. At the top, you get a nice view of Makalu, Chamlang and other mountains. After some time on the summit, you’ll descend towards high camp and retrace your way back to Khare. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Khare.

Day 11: Reserve day due to bad weather
This day is reserved for the case of bad weather. If the condition is favorable, you’ll proceed forward but if the weather is bad you rest in the hotel and can celebrate the success. You can learn about the culture and traditions along with the lifestyle of the locals. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Khare.

Day 12: Trek from Khare to Kothe (3550m)
You retrace your path back to Kothe from Khare. You pass Thangnak along the way and it is here that you will enjoy your lunch. After the lunch, forge ahead towards Kothe. You trek through the forest of pines and rhododendrons with pretty views of Mera peak and others. As you cross the Hinku River, you finally reach Kothe. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Kothe.

Day 13: Trek from Kothe to Thulikharka (4200m)
Kothe to Thulikharka will be a comparatively harder climb. With nice views of Mera peak along with other snowy mountains, you’ll trek ahead. You will go through rhododendron forests and pass some villages before stopping at Thulikharka. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Thulikharka.

Day 14: Trek from Thulikharka to Lukla (2800m)
This will be the last day of the trek. You’ll head to Lukla from Thulikharka. Passing Zatrwa La pass, you’ll reach Chutanga. From Chutanga, you head back to Lukla passing through green lush forests and a small cluster of houses. After you reach Lukla, you’ll rest and prepare for the flight the next day. Overnight Stay at lodge/guesthouse in Lukla.

Day 15: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
You’ll take a scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. The flight takes about 45 minutes and it showcases the beauty of the Khumbu region. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, head to the hotel. If time permits, you can visit the heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley your own. You’ll take the rest of the remaining day. Overnight Stay Hotel with Breakfast in Kathmandu.

Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu
Today is the final day of your stay in Nepal and we will bid you farewell and then our representative will drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your scheduled flight.