Mera Peak Climbing

The first day of your Mera Peak Climbing trek takes you to the lively city of Kathmandu. After you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will first have to get to the immigration desk section to obtain the tourist visa. Meanwhile, one of our reps will be waiting for you at the terminal to welcome you and escort you to your stay for the night. To get your tourist visa, you will need a couple of documents, proof of residence, proof of return tickets, a valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months), two passport-sized photos, and a bank receipt of the payment of visa fees. You can also apply for a tourist visa digitally by visiting the official site. It’s recommended to apply via an online form during the peak travel seasons as the immigration booth can get a bit cramped. After you are officially done with your prerequisites, you can finally leave the terminal where our representative will find you. The driver will help you with your bags and transport you to your hotel. Arriving in Kathmandu will definitely feel exciting as it is a city of temples and traditions. There are a plethora of temples and huge stupas such as Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, etc. Your time there will be anything but boring. Max. Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft. Kathmandu Meal: Dinner Accommodation: Hotel

The 2nd day of the Mera Peak Climbing trek is spent preparing for the trek and perhaps a bit of strolling around the city if you are up for it. The trek guides will make sure that the equipment you are going to use is free of any defects, they will discuss the nuances of the trek, the itinerary, and things to keep in mind during the trek, and you will also be introduced to other participants of the trek. You can also bring your own trekking equipment, but most people tend to rent trekking gear from us or someplace else, as it is quite the hassle to board the plane with your heavy gear. During your briefing session, please make sure that you are aware of the conditions of the trek and do not shy away from asking any questions you may have regarding the Mera Peak Climbing trek. Max. Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft. Kathmandu Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Hotel

Day 3 of the Mera Peak Climbing trek is the first day of action. We will get up around 7 in the morning and get ready by 8 as we have an early morning flight to Lukla. “Why early morning? Can’t we schedule it for the afternoon?” you might be wondering. And the answer is “No”, we can not do it at any other time of the day as the afternoon winds are not friendly towards the mini aircraft. Big planes do not go there as there is no big enough space for them to land, the small airstrip is just enough for small places. However, if you really do not want to get on an early morning flight, you can opt for a private helicopter ride which is more scenic and intimate but it will not be an expense that is covered by the Mera Peak Climbing trek package. The flight to Lukla is rather short but it is one of the most scenic flights you will take. It will take us around 35 minutes to reach Lukla, a beautiful gateway village to the harsh Everest region. Following that, we will get on the track to Paiya, a secluded village that is seldom visited by trekkers. Starting from Lukla, we will head south crossing the Handi Khola, and reach another village named Surke, from where we will eventually reach Paiya after crossing the Chutok La Pass. The village is also referred to as Chutor after the nearby mountain pass. Activity: Flight Max. Altitude: 2,850m/9,350ft. Lukla Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Lodge

It is the 4th day of the Mera Peak Climbing trek, we will wake up at an altitude of 2846 m or 9338 ft. At this height everything is normal, we will have our early morning breakfast before starting the trek to Panggom. Today’s trail spirals through hilly forests mainly consisting of Bamboo, Rhododendron, and Fir trees. During the initial phase of today’s trek, we will descend a little before arriving at a small river. In that particular section can get a little slippery as the constant water flow enables algae growth. Crossing that section, our next destination will be Kari La Pass. The trail can get narrow in some sections but overall, today’s trek should not be much of a challenge. Continuing trekking through the Dudh Koshi valley, we will eventually reach Panggom village. Activity: Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Lodge

Day 5 of the Mera Peak Climbing trek is yet another easy trekking day. Following a hearty local breakfast, we will get on the track to Panggom La pass. The trail during this section is a bit steep but very manageable, to be honest. After crossing the pass, we will climb a bit further before reaching a plain section that takes us to the Peseng Kharka River. Continuing the trek, we will then reach Peeng Kharka Danda which will be our resting spot. We will then descend a little to reach a small river named Ningsow before we actually reach the Ningsow village. This village sits at an altitude of 2863 m or 9394 ft; it should take around 5 hours to reach this village from Panggom. Activity: Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Lodge

Day 6 of the Mera Peak Climbing trek is full of ups and downs. As always, we will have our breakfast before hitting the trail; an empty stomach will not get you very far. The trail begins with an ascend which turns to a descending track before rising up again. After this initial up-and-down section, we will reach Ramailo Danda. This hill is a great viewpoint offering stunning scenes of the Mera Peak and the surrounding valley. Continuing the trek, we will again ascend and descend to enter the Makalu Barun National Park. From this point onwards till we reach our destination of the day, we will be on the famous Pasang Lhamu trail. Since we are inside a National Park, the chances of encountering wild Himalayan animals are high. Animals such as Wild boar, Pangolin, Red panda, Assamese monkey, etc., are the major species that inhabit the park. Putting an end to an exciting day, we will spend the night in Chhatra Khola. Today’s trek should last about 8 hours, considering the ups and downs of the trail. Activity: Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

On the 7th day of the Mera Peak Climbing trek, we will gain significant altitude starting the day at 2800 meters and ending the day at 3691 meters above sea level. Going north following the Majang river basin, we will get on the standard Mera Peak trail. As we move up the valley, the trail connects to the Hinku River. Following the Hinky River basin, we will soon reach the small settlement of Tashing Ongma where seasonal eateries are located. One of the best reasons to trek during the appropriate trekking seasons is to avoid the circumstances where you face a lack of services. Services are in full bloom during spring, autumn, and summer, any other time of the year is not deemed good for trekking. After further trekking, we will reach the Sanu River bridge which indicates that we are close to our destination. Soon enough, we will reach Kothe where we will spend the night. Activity: Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

Trekking from Kothe to Thaknak will have us ascend over 650 meters over the period of 4 hours. This short but uphill day of the Mera Peak Climbing trek can be considered a difficult trekking day but it is still manageable. Our trek guides will make sure that you are not rushing and following a safe climbing rate so as to not get altitude sickness. Today’s trail follows the Hinku River basin while the Mera Peak towers above us. The initial part of the day’s trek sees no sunlight as a result. After crossing this shadowed section, we will shortly reach Gondishung, yet another seasonal settlement that is mainly housed by shepherds. This small settlement is our lunch stop for the day. From there, we will first pass the Lungsumgba Gompa which is a two-century-old Buddhist monastery. This sacred building is one of the main stupas in the region and has a stoned-scripted map of Mera Peak. Eventually, we will reach Thanknak, 4358 meters, where we will spend the night. Activity: Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

Today is the day we reach the 5000-meter mark. Day 9 of the Mera Peak Climbing trek requires ascending almost 700 meters in just about 3 hours. Starting off the day, we will follow the Dig Glacier moraine to get to Dig Kharka. This small village offers a great view of the Charpate Peak. Going forward, we will get on the trail facing the front of Hinku Glacier. Today’s trail, as you might have guessed, is a steep one as we cover 700 meters of ascend in just 3 hours. Khare is our base camp for the Mera Peak Climbing trek and you can enjoy the majestic view of the peak’s northern face from the village. Activity: Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

As we are now at 5045 meters above sea level, we should let our body acclimatize to the harsh conditions of the high Himalayan surroundings before we actually begin our Mera Peak climb. Our climbing leader will make sure that you are well-versed in the basic climbing techniques. Over the day, he will go through all the things you need to be careful of and go through how every gear is supposed to be used. After the basic training session is over, you are free to explore the surrounding area. We will spend the night in Khare but before that make sure that you climb at least a hundred meters as climbing high and sleeping low is proven to be the most effective preventive measure against altitude sickness. Activity: Rest Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

Day 11 of the Mera Peak Climbing trek is the start of the climax you have been waiting for. We will climb to the Mera high camp 5780 m following the Mera glacier. The initial portion of the climb is easy but as you get high, you need to be very exact on where you place your foot. You should always follow in the footsteps of the climbing leader. In about 3.5 hours we will reach Mera La, 5400 m, our first resting point. The scenes you will see along the way are ones you won’t forget easily. After taking in the one-of-a-kind view of the Himalayas, we will begin our climb to the high camp. Soon enough we will reach the section of glacier cracks (crevasses). These deep cracks run down several hundred meters but with the help of our expert climb leader, you will avoid these dangers. After crossing these crevasses, we will finally reach the high camp (in about 2.5 hours from Mera La) where scenes of Mt. Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest are apparent. Activity: Climb Max. Altitude: 5,780m/18,963ft. Mera High Camp Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

The ultimate day of the Mera Peak Climbing trek is here. From the high camp, it takes around 6 hours to reach the summit of the peak which is why we will start very early in the morning, preferably around 2 AM. The starting section of the Mera Peak Climbing trek is easygoing and soon gets tougher as we reach the steep ascend over snow-covered track. It’s very crucial to not rush and conserve our energy as much as possible. Reaching the summit, a rush of adrenaline will overpower you as you feel a sense of conquer. We will spend some time at the summit, resting and taking tons of photos, before heading back down to high camp and ultimately to Khare. Getting back down to Khare from the summit of Mera Peak takes around 5 more hours. Activity: Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

This day is reserved in case we experience an unforeseen situation that limits our daily activity or forces us to stay put. If everything goes well, we won’t be needing this way, which happens 90% of the time. Activity: Rest Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

We will go through a great descent today as we will drop down to 3691 meters in Kothe from 5045 meters in Khare. First off, we will reach Thakank in about 2 hours of descent and ultimately Kothe in about 3 more hours. We will cover approximately 13.5 kilometers in the process. Kothe is the best place to celebrate your successful Mera Peak Climbing trek. Activity: Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

Today’s trek takes us along the Inkhu river basin crossing several small streams on the way. Soon enough, we will reach a junction from where we will turn right to reach Thuli Kharka. On the way, we will pass by many Chortnes (small Buddhist stupas) and sharply descend before arriving at our destination. Activity: Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

Day 16 of the Mera Peak Climbing trek offers stunning views of Mt. Khangru, Kongde, Cho Oyu, Numbur, and more as we cross the Zatrwa La pass. This 4600-meter tall pass is the descending point of the trek. From there, the trail is all downhill till we reach Lukla in about 6 hours. We will spend the night in Lukla as there are only morning flights that head out. Activity: Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

The next day we will get on the flight to Kathmandu, remembering all we have experienced during the past 2 weeks. After we reach Kathmandu, we will take you to your hotel and you can spend the rest of the day visiting the different temples and historic buildings of Kathmandu valley. Activity: Flight Max. Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft. Kathmandu Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Hotel

This is the final day of the Mera Peak Climbing trek. We will drop you off at the airport, say our goodbyes, and hope to see you soon again for yet another Himalayan adventure. Max. Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft. Kathmandu Meal: Breakfast