| Trip code | MPC-52 |
| Package name | Mera peak climbing |
| Duration | 18 Days |
| Max. elevation | 6476 Meter |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | Private vehicle and flight tickets |
| Accomodation | Three-star Hotel in Kathmandu; with the best available lodges on Trek, and overnight in a tented camp on trek/climb |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu-Lukla-Chutanga-Thuli Kharka-Mosum Kharka-Thagnak-Khare / Mera Peak base camp-climb to High Camp-Climb Mera Summit Kothe-Thuli Kharka-Chutanga cross over Naulekh Ridge-Lukla-Kathmandu |
| Cost | USD 2,087 per person |
On reaching Kathmandu via various international airlines, at the airport our guide and staff for short transfer in the heart of Kathmandu city. Where your hotel is located, after checking into your rooms, and then meet other members of the trip at the hotel lobby for briefing. Regarding the Mera Peak climb and trek, information includes other useful information to make your holiday in Nepal more enjoyable. The evening group welcomes dinner in a lovely Nepalese Restaurant with an introduction to the culture of Nepal with folk dance and music.
A free day in Kathmandu preparation for the trek to Mera Peak base camp and climb. Last hour shopping to purchase and hire needful gear for the trip, with time one can book for optional sightseeing tour. Around Kathmandu valley major cities, steeped with ancient world heritage sites.
Departure from the hotel as early as possible by latest 5:30 a.m. or 6 a.m. Having breakfast, and leaving unwanted items for storing in the hotel. Our staff and guide will transfer you for the short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport. After checking in for security, and then proceed to an airfield to board in a small aircraft, either Dornier or Twin Otter. With a maximum of 15 to 18 seated planes, as the plane lifts off enjoy a panorama of Himalayan peaks, where the route leads North East with views of Mt. Everest as the plane makes landing at a small airfield in Lukla.
The airport is called Tenzing and Hillary, a tribute to the legendry first conqueror of Mt. Everest. In Lukla after organizing heavier baggage to be carried by porters. A short day walk leads you beyond Sherpa town of Lukla as route heads east into the serene forest of tall rhododendron and pine trees to reach a small clearing within the forest for overnight in tented camping.
After the first night in tents, clearing the camp and having breakfast a short gradual walk for an hour and then steep climb on the rocky path to reach the top of Kalo-Himal or Naulekh Ridge and cross Zatwar-La and ZatwarlaOg, at about 4, 550 m high facing views of Kwangde, Dudh Kunda and Number Himal across Dudh-Kosi River valley. From the pass along steep descend to reach at Thuli Kharka for overnight camping, on a small clearing of Yak herders temporary shelters.
From here onward within hidden Hinku valley, away from main villages and the busy trail of Khumbu, as a walk leads into a nice alpine forest encountering smaller shades and temporary huts of cattle herders to reach Mosum Kharka then set camp on a grazing meadow within forest surroundings.
After Museum-Kharka, another great pleasant walk following the trail towards north-east to reach a wide-open valley around pasture land, as the walk continues to a small bridge to reach a small place of Gondishung near Kote, with small wooden huts and shelters of stone wall enclosures, houses an interesting 200-year-old small Gompa (monastery/shrine). From here a short walk brings you to Tangnak, a place with few tea-houses that serve as a simple and basic lodge for travelers. Overnight camp near its small shops and tea-house on a wide grassy field.
A leisure rest day at the height of 4,360 meters high, at Thagnak for acclimatization, before heading higher ground and climbing to Mera Peak, take a short hike to catch views of Peak 43 which is at 6,769 m along with Mera Peak towards North-East.
From Thagnak, the route leads east overlooking beautiful views of high peaks surrounding the Hinku valley, the walk follows on a gentle path then climb over moraine near to Charpatti Tal ( Four-sided lake), as adventure heads to cross over Mera-La Pass at about 5, 240 m high, lined with cairns with small glacial ponds then climb for a short while as the path descends to an open wide field at Dig Kharka, walking for an hour across the boulder-strewn hillside to reach Khare where we will set tents at Mera Peak base camp within this small area of Khare.
After another rest day for acclimatization and practice climb on ice and rock walls, final preparation for the climb to the summit of Mera Peak, the afternoon guide will check the route of the climb and make necessary arrangements for the climb.
Normally most climbers head for the summit from base camp, but we have allowed a day more to make the climb safe and much accessible setting another High Camp. Morning from Mera base camp carrying only necessary items and gear for the climb only, as walk leads towards Mera High Camp, after few hours of hard walk on high altitude with few short in between to reach Mera High Camp, the last camp before the climb. Afternoon having lunch our expert guide will check and scout the route of climb and fixes ropes where necessary, the rest of the day relax and save your energy for the next day's big climb to Mera Peak summit.
Our final day and the main highlight of the adventure, start early morning before breaking of dawn following our lead guide with a steep climb; after a tough vigorous climb with less technical difficulty then reach on top Mera Peak summit. At the top relax and take a deep breath and feel the fresh cool mountain air as you stand on top of one of Nepal highest trekking peaks, and then enjoy a grand panorama with Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Amadablam, and Mt. Makalu with Mt. Cho- Oyu and Baruntse Himal, as view extends towards far-east horizon overlooking Mt. Kanchenjunga with series of snow-capped peaks after a hard day climbs, descend safely back to base camp, for warm refreshment and long rest.
Clear the base camp, collecting all garbage leaving nothing, and keeping the place as pristine as it was before camped. After a good breakfast on the journey back to Lukla enjoying a great task and adventure on the climb to Mera Peak. From here onward rest of the walk will be pleasant on losing altitude every hour of the trek then reach Thagnak for a lunch break and continue to walk to camp at Kothe just a few hour walk on leaving Thagnak for an overnight stop.
From Kothe morning walk leads back into tree lines of blue Himalayan pines and rhododendrons forest, through the number of grazing areas with a gentle climb with views of Mera Peak with other high mountain ranges, as you reach Thuli-Kharka for overnight camp.
The morning after breakfast, climb leads you to a steep up to Zatwar-la pass facing views of Dudh Kosi River valley and Number Himal after brief stops then descend towards Chutanga for last overnight camping before Lukla.
Today a short stretch walks, easier on the pleasant trail with few ups and downs and then on a gradual winding trail to the end of day and final walk of the adventure as you reach Lukla for last overnight around high Khumbu and Everest region.
On achieving great triumph and success on top Mera peak, depart from the lodge to Lukla airport, where morning scenic short flight reach you to Kathmandu. From the airport, transfer to your respective hotels with a free day to enjoy the hustle-bustle city life of Kathmandu.
It is best and wise to have a spare or contingency day, in case of flight delay and might lead to cancellation. Due to bad unfavorable weather conditions for small planes to operate which can happen even in the best time of the seasons. On this free day, one can enjoy individual activities and shopping for souvenirs or take a tour of Kathmandu's ancient cities site within Kathmandu, Patan, or Bhaktapur.
Your last day in Nepal, enjoying a memorable adventure on Mera Peak climb, then time for your international flight. Our staff transfers you to the airport for homeward bound.