Mera Peak Climbing

On day 1, you will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon arrival, our team will meet you and take you to the hotel in Thamel in a comfortable vehicle. After check-in at the hotel, you can rest and explore the area as you wish.

After an early breakfast in Kathmandu, we’ll drive to Manthali. But before leaving, you can do some last-minute gear checks or shopping if needed. The road journey takes about 5 hours, passing through hills, riversides, and countryside views.

Manthali sits at an altitude of 1,400 meters, and it’s where most early morning Lukla flights operate during peak trekking seasons. Once we arrive, we’ll check into a local lodge, rest, and prepare for tomorrow’s short flight to the mountains.

Following the Mera peak climbing itinerary today, early in the morning, we’ll catch a short 20-minute scenic flight from Manthali to Lukla. The flight gives you beautiful views of rolling hills and snow-covered mountains. After landing at Lukla (2,860 m), we begin our first day of trekking.

The walk to Chutanga is short but steady, with a gradual uphill trail through lush forest. This gentle start helps your body begin adjusting to the higher altitude. After about 3 hours of trekking, we’ll reach the peaceful village of Chutanga, where you’ll rest and spend the night in a local tea house or lodge.

Today’s trek is one of the more challenging sections in the Mera Peak and its route as we make a long climb up to Zatrwa La Pass, the highest point of the day at 4,610 meters. The trail starts with a steep ascent through forest areas, then opens up to rocky terrain and alpine landscapes.

As you cross Zatrwa La, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Dudh Kunda region and nearby peaks, such as Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, etc. After reaching the pass, we will descend gradually toward Thuli Kharka, a beautiful open pasture where we’ll rest for the night.

Day 5 of the Mera Peak climbing adventure takes us to Kote from Thuli Kharka. The route to Mera peak leads mostly downhill as we descend from Thuli Kharka to Kote. On this day, the Mera Peak adventure path takes us through forests, with glimpses of mountain ridges and river valleys below.

As you walk, the air gets thicker, and walking becomes easier. You’ll hear the roaring Hinku River as you get closer to Kote. The village lies beside the river and offers a peaceful place to rest after the day’s trek. Enjoy a warm meal and get a good night’s sleep in this quiet mountain village.

After breakfast, we leave Kothe and follow the Mera Peak expedition route along the banks of the Hinku Khola. Along the path, you can see Mera Peak in the distance. Soon, we reach Gondishung, a seasonal herder’s settlement on the west side of the valley. We will stop here for lunch and enjoy views of the river and mountains.

After a short break, we continue toward Thaknak. Along the way, we pass an ancient 200-year-old monastery, where many climbers stop to offer a short prayer for a safe and successful summit. We will also have to walk through landslide-prone areas. But the best part is that the views of Mera Peak and Kusum Kanguru will accompany us throughout the walk. Eventually, we reach Thaknak, a small village with a few teahouses. It’s also a summer grazing area for yaks and cattle.

The seventh day is the first acclimatization day of our Mera Peak climbing expedition. The acclimatization day helps the body adjust to the high altitude and reduces the risk of altitude sickness. We won’t gain much elevation, but we will still stay active. We will go for a short hike around Thaknak, which allows our body to adapt more easily to the thin air while enjoying scenic mountain views.

Likewise, you can walk up to a nearby ridge or viewpoint that offers close-up views of surrounding peaks, such as Mera Peak and Charpate Himal. You can spend the afternoon resting and checking your gear.

This day is going to be challenging as we move higher in altitude. Leaving Thaknak, we’ll walk along the side of the Dig Glacier moraine. The Mera Peak expedition path also opens up at Dig Kharka, offering views of Hinku Nup Glacier and Charpate Himal. From there, the path continues uphill, climbing across rocky moraines with views of distant snow-covered peaks.

As you near Khare, the trail gets steeper. Khare is a small settlement surrounded by high mountains, with Mera Peak’s north face standing tall right above. Once you arrive, you’ll have lunch and rest. If time allows, you can take a short walk around the area to help your body adjust to the altitude.

It is another rest day and also a special day planned just to help us prepare for the Mera Peak climb. Your team guide will teach you some basic climbing skills and demonstrate how to use essential climbing gear, like crampons, ice axes, climbing boots, ropes, carabiners, and climbing harnesses. This pre-climbing training will help you to climb safely.

Later in the afternoon, you can take a short hike to a nearby hill to gain extra altitude, which helps your body adapt better. You can also explore the village of Khare, meet local people, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Today, we will begin our journey towards Mera Peak Base Camp from Khare. The Mera Peak climb route follows a steep trail filled with rocks that leads to Mera La Pass at 5,400 meters and then to the Mera Glacier. After we climb up the glacier, the trail becomes steeper, so we’ll need to walk carefully and pace ourselves.

We will come across the icy section, so we will wear helmets and crampons for safety, especially since parts of the trail may be prone to rockfalls. After crossing the glacier, we’ll finally reach Mera Base Camp. Overnight at camping accommodation in Mera Peak Base Camp. We are just one step away from completing the ascent of Mera Peak.

We will finally summit Mera Peak today. We will start early in the dark and slowly climb up to Mera Peak High Camp. We walk across wide snowfields and pass through areas with crevasses. The final stretch of the Mera Peak expedition path takes us through a rocky section before we arrive at the high camp. Now, from high camp, we need to climb steeply and require using an ice axe and other climbing gear. The final section before the summit is the steep climb and most challenging, but we take our time and support each other.

We will attempt to reach the highest of the three summits of Mera Peak. Once we climb to the top of Mera Peak Summit, we’ll be standing on Nepal’s highest trekking peak at 6,476 meters. From here, you can see Mount Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Kanchenjunga, and many other peaks all around. After enjoying the view and taking photos, we carefully descend back to High Camp for a short rest and lunch. Then, we continue our descent to Khare. It’s a long and tiring day but one of the most rewarding of the entire trek.

Today is a backup day in case the weather was not good for the summit climb yesterday. If strong winds or heavy snow delay the ascent or make the Mera Peak expedition difficult, we can use this extra day to try again. If everything went well on Day 11 and we have already reached the summit, then we’ll use this day to rest, relax, or explore around Khare before heading back.

We will begin our return trek from Khare to Kote after breakfast. The trail is long and downhill, but the beautiful views of the mountains, valleys, and forests make it an enjoyable walk. We will pass back through places like Thaknak and follow the same route we took earlier, but this time it’s mostly descending.

The trek is tiring on the knees, but since we are losing altitude, breathing gets easier. After about 7 hours of walking through rocky paths, open pastures, and glacier views, we will reach Kote. Here, you can finally rest and enjoy a warm meal in the comfort of your lodge.

On this day, we begin the steady uphill trek to Thuli Kharka. The trail goes up and down and crosses a few small streams flowing from the Inkhu Khola. As we walk, we come to a split in the trail near Taktho village and follow the right-hand path.

On the way, we pass by a chorten (a Buddhist monument), then go down a steep slope before making a final climb to Thuli Kharka. We pass one more chorten just before reaching the village. After a long day, we rest overnight in a lodge at Thuli Kharka.

Today is the last day of the trek to Mera Peak. After breakfast, we leave Thuli Kharka and begin our long descent toward Lukla. The trail first climbs up to Zatrwa La Pass (4,610 m), the highest point of the day. From here, we get a beautiful view of Lukla Valley and the surrounding mountains.

Then, we make a steep downhill trek all the way to Lukla. It’s a long and tiring walk, but also rewarding with amazing views. Once we reach Lukla, we check into a lodge and enjoy our final night in the mountains.

It’s the day to say goodbye to the mountains and take a morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. Depending on the weather and airport traffic, we’ll either fly directly to Kathmandu (35 minutes) or to Ramechhap (20 minutes) and drive back to Kathmandu, which takes about 5 to 6 hours.

Once we reach Thamel, a lively area in Kathmandu, we’ll check into our hotel and relax. In the evening, enjoy a nice farewell dinner and reflect on the amazing adventure you’ve just completed.

We will take you to the international airport for your flight back home. We hope you had an amazing time in the Himalayas and returned with wonderful memories. Safe travels, and goodbye for now!