Mera Peak Climbing - 16 Days
Mera Peak Climbing in Nepal
Come and climb the highest trekking peak in Nepal with us! This package takes you to the top of Mera Peak, where you will be entranced by one of the best views in all of Nepal. From the summit, we can see several peaks that stretch above the 8000 meter mark: Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Makalu (8481m), and Kanchenjunga (8586m). In fact, these are 5 of the 6 highest mountains in the world. As you reach the top, feeling a rush of ecstasy, you realize how incredible it is to be so close to the highest point on earth.
But this spectacle could not be witnessed without some “preparation,” i.e. trekking along the majestic trails of the Khumbu region. We start, after a scenic flight from Lukla, by heading to through various small mountain settlements. These settlements are resided by the Sherpa community, who are known around the world for their hospitality and extraordinary climbing capabilities. We continue ascending, taking our time in order to acclimatize properly. At the summit of Mera Peak, we will have the most spectacular view of entire Himalayan ranges.Savor your moments up at the top, taking some deep breaths and many photos.
We can then descend back to Lukla and fly to Kathmandu. Otherwise, there are many options for extending your trip, for example, to Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar. Let us know if this interests you!
This package is possible for beginners and experts alike. For both groups, the main difficulty is acclimatization. However, our schedule is created in such a way that allows for steady acclimatization. For beginners, you should be relatively physically fit and most importantly, have a strong sense of determination and desire to reach the top. We will arrange all climbing gear for you.
Mera Peak Climbing can be done throughout the year, but the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the best weather. During the spring, the flowers are blooming, adding color to the trail. In the fall, the skies are usually clearer. The trek requires moderate fitness. Junket Nepal arranges the trek with complete management. Please, feel free to contact us for more detailed information.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
- Day 02: Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley.
- Day 03: Fly to Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla (2840 meters) and trek to Chutok (2800 meters). About 4 hours.
- Day 04: Trek to Kothe (3600 meters) about 6 hours.
- Day 05: Trek to Thaknak (4350 Meters). About 5 hours.
- Day 06: Acclimatization day
- Day 07: Trek to Khare (4900 meters). About 5 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.
- Day 08: Acclimatization day.
- Day 09: Trek to Mera Base Camp (5400 meters) via Mera La Pass (5415 Meters), 6 hours.
- Day 10: Trek to High Camp (5800 meters). About 5 hours.
- Day 11: Summit Mera Peak (6654 meters). And back to Khare (4900 Meters), 10 hours.
- Day 12: Trek back to Kothey (3600 meters). About 6 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.
- Day 13: Trek back to Thulikharka (4200 meters). About 6 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.
- Day 14: Trek back to Lukla (2820 meters). About 7 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.
- Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Overnight at hotel.
- Day 16: Final Departure
Cost Includes:
- Transportation to and from Tribhuvan Airport.
- Three nights in a 2-3 star hotel in Kathmandu, breakfast included.
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
- All transportation for the trek, including flights to and from Lukla.
- All climbing and camping gear.
- Local guest house accommodation in mountain.
- Government-authorized, experienced guide and porters.
- Insurance, food, accommodation, and wage for guides and porters.
- Hygienic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- All equipment (sleeping bag, warm layers, etc).
- First Aid Kit (including Oxymeter).
- Maps.
- Service charge and government taxes.
- Sagarmatha National Park entry fee& Makalu region trekking permit.
- Mera Peak climbing permit.
- TIMS Card.
- Post-trek celebration dinner in Kathmandu
Cost Excludes:
- International airfare.
- Meals in Kathmandu (besides breakfast).
- Your personal expenses, shopping, etc.
- Shower and electronic charging fees at guest houses during the trek.
- Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, tea and coffee.
- Tips for guide and porter.
- Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary.
- Costs from unexpected occurrences (i.e. cancellations, weather problems, damages of property, illness, etc.)
Outline Itinerary
01 Days Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
You will be picked up from Tribhuvan Airport by a member of Junket Nepal and taken to your hotel. We give you all the necessary information about your climb and clear up any questions you might have. Overnight at hotel.
02 Days Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley.
After breakfast, we’ll brief you on our upcoming adventure and then give you a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, which includes several UNESCO World Heritage sites. You can spend the rest of the day freely. Overnight at hotel.
03 Days Fly to Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla (2840 meters) and trek to Chutok (2800 meters). About 4 hours.
Early in the morning, we catch a flight to Lukla from the Kathmandu domestic airport. We enjoy the incredible mountain views during the short flight. After landing, we begin our trek full of excitement. After passing small Sherpa villages, their fields of crops, and blessed signs of toward Tibetan Buddhism, we arrive in Chutok. Overnight in a guest house.
04 Days Trek to Kothe (3600 meters) about 6 hours.
After breakfast, we have a full day of climbing up the foothills to Kotche. We pass several quaint villages along the way. Overnight in guest house.
05 Days Trek to Thaknak (4350 Meters). About 5 hours.
We trek along the ridge of the Hinku Khola, with our eyes set towards Mera Peak, while still enjoying the scenery around us. We have lunch in a small village on the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung, we pass Lungsumgba Gompa, which is several hundred years old. A short walk takes us to Thaknak, a grazing area with primitive lodges and shops. Overnight in guest house.
06 Days Acclimatization day
Today, we explore around Thaknak and the surrounding area. It is best to hike up and then come back down to sleep to acclimatize properly. Overnight in guest house.
07 Days Trek to Khare (4900 meters). About 5 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Leaving Thaknak, we follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which showawesome views of Charpate Himal. The trail goes up through moraines to the mouth of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers, and then climbs even more to Khare. From here, we can see the northern face of Mera Peak. Spend the rest of the day hiking around Khare if you please. Overnight in tented camp.
08 Days Acclimatization day.
Today we spend our time resting and acclimatizing. We also have some basic training lessons to prepare for summiting Mera Peak. Our guide will help us polish our basic climbing techniques and demonstrate the best ways to use our climbing gear. Overnight in tented camp.
09 Days Trek to Mera Base Camp (5400 meters) via Mera La Pass (5415 Meters), 6 hours.
We walk through a boulder field along a steep trail to reach Mera Peak Base Camp. We stay her tonight. If you want to go further, we hike through the Mera La Pass and reach the Mera High Camp. The path is very rocky and slightly dangerous. Upon reaching the top, we get excellent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse. Otherwise, overnight at Mera Base Camp.
10 Days Trek to High Camp (5800 meters). About 5 hours.
After breakfast, we hike through the Mera La pass and reach the Mera High Camp. The path is very rocky and slightly dangerous. There are several crevasses that our guides will tell you about. Upon reaching the top, we get excellent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse.Overnight at Mera High Camp.
11 Days Summit Mera Peak (6654 meters). And back to Khare (4900 Meters), 10 hours.
This is the most memorable part of our expedition. We very early in the morning and have breakfast. The first rays of the sun hit the big peaks in a stunning red-orange glow. The route is still non-technical as we slowly climb higher. We use a fixed rope to make the final ascent. The summit is only a few meters away. At the summit, we take in spectacular views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8848m), ChoOyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), Kangchenjunga (8586m), Nuptse (7855m), Chamlang (7319m), Baruntse (7129m) and countless others. After, we retrace our steps back to the high camp where we rest for a while before descending to Khare. Overnight in guest house.
12 Days Trek back to Kothey (3600 meters). About 6 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.
After breakfast, we head from Khare to Kothe on the same path we used before. After reaching Kothe, we celebrate our success by trying out local delicacies and wines. Overnight in tented camp.
13 Days Trek back to Thulikharka (4200 meters). About 6 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.
We begin our trek to Thulikharka after breakfast. Ascending and descending, we cross several tributaries of the Inkhu Khola and thenhit a fork in the trail near Taktho. We choose the trail on our right and continue. Our trail passes by a chhorten and then we walk downhill on a steep trail. Next, we ascend to Thulikharka. Overnight in tented camp.
14 Days Trek back to Lukla (2820 meters). About 7 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.
After having breakfast, we start head down to Lukla. We enjoy the last views of Mt. Everest, already looking forward to seeing it again. We cross many suspension bridges and Sherpa villages before arriving to Lukla after about 7 hours of hiking. Time to enjoy the last night of the Himalaya in Lukla! Overnight in a guest house.
15 Days Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, we walk to Tenzing-Hillary airport and fly back to Kathmandu, savoring those last mountain views. We’ll have a farewell dinner in Kathmandu in the evening. Before that, spend the day as you wish. Overnight in hotel.
16 Days Final Departure
Transfer to Tribhuvan Airport. Thank you for choosing Junket Nepal as your trekking guide! We look forward to your next adventure with us.
Trip Note
Junket Nepal is not responsible for any problems due to weather, damages of property, etc. However, we will manage and support you to the best of our abilities with any problem that may arise. Flights to and from Lukla can be delayed due to weather conditions and delays may last up to several days. It is best to book flights to and from Kathmandu with a several day margin to avoid missing a flight back to your home country. If flights go smoothly, we will help arrange activities for you during your margin days. In the case that you have a tight schedule and the flights out of Lukla are delayed, it is possible to take a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu for an additional cost.
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