MERA PEAK EXPEDITION – 13 Days

• Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
• Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, we will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, there will be a short briefing covering trek logistics, safety, and equipment checks. If time allows, explore the vibrant streets of Thamel. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

• Altitude: Lukla (2800m/9154ft) & Paiya(Chutok) (2,730m/8,956ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: Flight to Lukla & about 5-6 Hours Trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Paiya

Today we take an early morning scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu and Everest regions. From Lukla, we follow a trail heading east through thick forest on a hillside below the Kalo Himal Ridge. We will eventually arrive at Paiya where we will stay overnight.

• Altitude: (2,846m/9,337ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 5-6 Hours Trek 
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Pingkongma

Today descend and cross a bridge and continue on to Kari La Pass. We will pass through low shrub and bamboo forest while looking down at the Dudh Koshi Valley and river. We continue until we arrive at the farming village of Pingkongma where we will stay overnight.

• Altitude:  (3,276m / 10,748ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 5-6 Hours Trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in  Ramailo Danda

Leaving Pingkongma we head to Pingkongma La Pass and then climb up heading on a trail to the north. Along the way, we cross Peseng Kharka Khola (river) and pass Kharka Danda. We cross the Ningsow Khola (river) before arriving at Ramailo Danda Village where we will stay overnight.

• Altitude: (2,800m/9,186ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 7-8 Hours trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Chhatra Buk

From Ramailo Dandawhere we have views of Mera Peak. We then follow the trail as it heads through Makalu Barun Park. We will follow the Pasang Lhamu trail until we reach our overnight destination of Chhatra Buk. 

• Altitude: (4,358m/14,297ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 7-8 Hours trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in  Thaknak

We follow the trail along the banks of the Hinku Khola with Mera Peak directly above. We will stop for lunch at Gondishung, a small settlement for cattle and yak grazing. We pass a 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa (monastery) before arriving at Thangnak where we will stay overnight.

• Altitude:  (5,045m/16,486ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Activity: 3 - 4 Hours trek
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in  Khare

Leaving Thagnak we head to Khare and along the trail have views of Charpate Himal. The trail ascends across moraines to the base of the Hinku Nup (valley glacier) and Shar glaciers. After reaching Khare we can see the north face of Mera Peak. 

• Altitude:  (5,045m/16,486ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Overnight: Mt. Lodge in  Khare

Today we have a day set aside to acclimatize, something that cannot be overlooked. Health professionals recommend staying active during this time. Your guide will also go over some tips on climbing to Mera Peak and the use of an ice axe, harness, ascenders, and crampons. We will stay overnight at Khare. 

Trek via Mera Base Camp and cross Mera La Pass. Reach High Camp with breathtaking panoramic views of:

• Mount Everest
• Makalu
• Cho Oyu
• Lhotse

The highlight of the expedition. Begin pre-dawn summit push across glaciers. From the summit of Mera Peak, witness one of the finest panoramic views in Nepal, including five of the world’s highest mountains. Descend safely back to Khare.

Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight back to Lukla, offering aerial views of the Himalayas. Rest and celebrate your successful climb.

Return flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel and free time for shopping or sightseeing around Thamel.

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Departure with unforgettable memories of your Himalayan adventure.