Mera Peak Climbing

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. Upon completing the visa formalities and collecting your luggage at the airport, kindly proceed to the exit of the arrival hall. Your trip leader will await you just outside the arrival hall and escort you to hotel in Kathmandu. After you’ve refreshed, your trek leader will brief you about your trip in the lobby of your hotel in the evening. Overnight at Hotel Moonlight in Kathmandu

In Kathmandu, today is the day to check your equipment and your trek and climb guide will inform you about your trekking program for the next day. If you are short of any trek and climbing equipment that you need, use this time to arrange it and stay at Hotel Moonlight in Kathmandu.

Depending on your travel, your flight to Lukla will depart either from Kathmandu or Ramechap Airport. During the high season, flights to Lukla are typically operated from Ramechap, which is 130 km east of Kathmandu and requires a 4-5-hour drive. If your flight departs from Ramechap, you will need to wake up around 1:00 a.m. to begin the drive, and the flight itself will takes only 15 minutes.
At arrival in Lukla, you are immediately overcome by the scale of the massive peaks surrounding the village and you will follow the relatively easy trail through the woods of colorful rhododendron and pine to Poiyan via Surke village.

After breakfast, today, you travel through dense forest and begin a climb to the picturesque village of Pangkongama with splendid views of the surrounding valley and a nearby monastery. The trail to the Kari La Pass is challenging, so proceed with caution. You’ll walk through a deep rhododendron and bamboo forest, stopping for lunch in a nearby village.
You will then pass through rocky trails, where you will see the majestic Dudh Kundh Himal and the Dudh Koshi River. After about four to five hours of trek, you will reach the small but amazing village of Pangoma. Overnight stay at either teahouse or lodge.

After breakfast today, you leave Pangoma and walk through a bamboo and rhododendron forest, descending a hilly trail along the Mera Peak Expedition path. You’ll pass several mani walls, cross Pangoma La Pass, and continue north, climbing paths with views of Mera Peak’s south face and Maulekh Peak. After lunch in a local village, the hike will wind through pine and rhododendron forests before steeply dropping to Peseng Kharka Kola. You’ll cross the river, climb to Peseng Kharka Danda, and reach Nagindingma village, a charming community of hill Mongols. Feel free to explore the area and enjoy the beautiful sunset over the eastern mountains. Where overnight, you stay in teahouse/lodge.

After breakfast, you will hike up rocky paths to get to Ramailo Danda. The view of the mountains, including Mera Peak, is really amazing. Next, you will walk through ups and downs and cross Surke La. From there, you will enter Makalu Barun National Park and visit a pretty rhododendron forest. Then, you will walk into a bamboo forest and reach Cholem Kharka.

From Cholem Kharka, you take a path to see forests where red pandas and other animals live. After that, you walk up the west side of Hinku Valley through pine and oak trees, and enter another rhododendron forest next to a river. As you keep walking, you will cross a small stream on a wooden bridge. The path will go up again into a bamboo and pine forest. After about an hour of walking, you will arrive at Chetra Khola, where you will stay overnight at either a teahouse or a lodge.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast, continue your Mera Peak Adventure trek to Kothe along a straight trail with views of Mera Peak. Before stopping for lunch, you descend to Majang Khola, cross a small route into oak and juniper forests, and pass Trashing Dingman. Afterward, head toward Thakthor and Inkhu Khola, reaching the river’s edge. The trail ascends and descends until you arrive in Kothe, the starting point for the Mera Peak Climb, offering stunning views of the Himalayas. Overnight stay at teahouse or lodge at Kothe.

This will be an exciting day as you enter Barun National Park. Leaving your camp in Kothe early in the morning, you will receive an entry permit for Barun National Park. Once the officials confirm the permit check, you will proceed to Thaknag. The trail leads you along the edge of Hinku River for about 5-6 hours to lead you to Thaknag, which will greet you with awe-inspiring views of Thamserku, Kusum Kangru, and Kangteka peaks. Overnight at teahouse or lodge in Thaknag.

Today is a day scheduled for acclimatization. Since an activity helps you properly acclimate, you, take a side trip to Charpate Himal Glacier or a nearby hill. Your main objective is to climb high and sleep low, which is exactly what you will do today. After your acclimatiz, you retraced back to Thaknang for an overnight stay in teahouse/lodge.

After an early morning breakfast, you will leave Thaknag and move through the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to reach Dig Kharka. From Dig Kharka, you will be greeted with a pleasant view of Charpate Himal. You follow the ascending path through moraines to the snout of Hinku Nup. Proceeding further, you cross Shar Glacier and follow the steep path uphill to Khare, where you camp overnight. The campsite in Khare allows an exquisite view of the North face of Mera Peak. Overnight at teahouse in Khare.

In the morning, after breakfast there will be a climbing course at the nearby hill, where your guides will teach you the required climbing skills and the basic safety instructions. The course will mainly consist of using the climbing gear properly and traveling on glaciers. Proper usage of the safety cord and terrain instructions will be given, too. After the training, it’s free time to rest and organize before moving to Mera Peak base camp the next day.

After final preparations and training in Khare, you begin your trek toward Mera Peak Base Camp. The trail climbs steadily over rocky terrain and glacial moraines, offering increasingly dramatic views of Mera Peak and the surrounding snow-covered peaks. While the distance is not long, the altitude makes the walk more challenging, so the pace is slow and steady. After 3–4 hours of hiking, you’ll reach the Base Camp, located just below the Mera La pass on the edge of the glacier. Upon arrival, you set up camp and rest for the climb ahead.

Today you’ll leave Mera Peak Base Camp and make your way up to Mera Peak High Camp. The trail climbs steadily onto the glacier, where you’ll use crampons and walk roped up for safety. The walk is not too long, but the altitude makes it more tiring, so the pace is slow and careful. After about 4 to 5 hours, you’ll reach High Camp, which sits on a rocky ridge with amazing views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and more. Tents will be set up on the snow, and you, rest early to prepare for the summit attempt tomorrow.

Early morning, you will set out for the summit push, usually around 2 am. The trail climbs gradually but steadily, as you gain height, the air gets thinner and colder. You begin by climbing up the glacier and making your way toward the snow-covered humpback ridge. From here, you follow the classic, non-technical southeast route, continuing over the south summit and up along the snout of the glacier to reach the summit ridge of Mera Central. At last, you reach the point toward—the summit of Mera Peak.

From the top, you, rewarded with stunning 360-degree views of some of the world’s highest mountains, including Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and many more. After taking time to enjoy the view and capture the moment, you begin your descent back to Khare, where a well-earned rest and celebration await. It’s a long and challenging day, with 10–12 hours of total walking, but reaching the summit is an unforgettable achievement.

You begin your return trek to Lukla today via Kothe and Thulikharka. The trail follows the same route you came up, but heading downhill makes it a bit easier, though it’s still a long and tiring walk. The landscape remains stunning, with views of glaciers, rocky terrain, and distant peaks as you pass back through Thaknak and along the Hinku Valley to Kothe. Overnight at teahouse/lodge.

Early in the morning, you will follow the steeply rising trail for a couple of hours through the lush green forest to the western edge of Hinku Valley, which will take you to Thuli Kharka. The trail is pleasant. You can feel the aroma of blooming red rhododendron that breathes life into the forest. Your campsite in Thulikharka allows you views of the Mera peaks, including Mera North, Mera Central, and Mera South.

From Thulikharka, you will climb uphill for a couple of hours to reach Zatrwa La pass. The pass allows an exquisite view of Lukla valley and surrounding peaks and mountains, including Cho you, Kongde, Numbur, Kusum Khangru, and others. You descend from Zatrwa La to Chutanga and follow the straight path to Lukla village. After arrived in Lukla, you stay overnight at lodge in Lukla.

Today, you’ll head to Lukla airport for your flight. Depending on seasonal flight operations and weather conditions, you’ll either fly directly to Kathmandu or to Ramechhap. If flying to Ramechhap, a vehicle will be waiting for the drive back to Kathmandu, which takes about 5 hours. After arriving at Kathmandu, check in to your hotel, and the rest of the day is free to relax, enjoy a hot shower, or explore more of Kathmandu at your own pace.

A free day in Kathmandu to rest, explore, and shop. There are no activities scheduled for today. This day also serves as a contingency day in case of any delays with the flights. If you would like to do any sightseeing today, please reach out to us, and we can assist you with arranging sightseeing tours around Kathmandu.

Finally, the undeniable day of departure arrived. Thank you for joining us on this climb. It has been a pleasure getting to know you during this time. We hope this venture has enriched your experience with happy memories. You will be assisted in your last-minute preparation. Our representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours before your flight. Keep in touch. Bon voyage for a safe and pleasant trip home.