MERA PEAK CLIMBING

Expedition Overview

Nepal’s highest trekking peak offering stunning 360-degree views of five 8000m peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga.

Best Season

March-May, September-November

Price

$2500 per person

Expedition Highlights

  • Spectacular mountain views of five 8000m peaks
  • Technical climbing experience with ice axe and crampons
  • Comprehensive acclimatization program
  • Sherpa cultural immersion in Solu-Khumbu region

Mera Peak – Complete Itinerary

1. Arrival in Kathmandu

Airport transfer to luxury hotel. Expedition briefing and gear check.

2. Fly to Lukla (2,840m)

Scenic mountain flight to Lukla. Trek to Paiya (2,730m). 3-4 hours walking.

3. Paiya to Panggom (2,850m)

Beautiful trek through rhododendron forests. 5-6 hours walking.

4. Panggom to Ningsow (2,863m)

Cross Panggom La pass (3,173m). Descend to Ningsow village. 6-7 hours.

5. Ningsow to Chhatra Khola (2,800m)

Trek through dense forests and cross suspension bridges. 7-8 hours.

6. Chhatra Khola to Kothe (3,691m)

Ascend into the Hinku Valley. First views of Mera Peak. 6-7 hours.

7. Kothe to Thaknak (4,358m)

Gradual ascent for acclimatization. Rest and short hikes. 3-4 hours.

8. Acclimatization Day at Thaknak

Day hike to Chharpate Himal (5,083m) for acclimatization. Return to Thaknak.

9. Thaknak to Khare (5,045m)

Trek to Mera Peak base camp. Rocky terrain and glacial moraines. 3-4 hours.

10. Acclimatization at Khare

Climbing skills training. Practice with ropes, ice axe, and crampons.

11. Khare to Mera High Camp (5,780m)

Cross Mera La pass. Set up high camp on glacier. 5-6 hours.

12. Summit Day – Mera Peak (6,476m)

Early morning summit attempt. Return to Khare base camp. 8-10 hours.

13. Reserve Day for Weather

Contingency day for weather delays or rest.

14. Khare to Kothe

Descend back through the Hinku Valley. 4-5 hours walking.

15. Kothe to Thuli Kharka (4,300m)

Cross Zatr La pass (4,610m). Mountain views. 6-7 hours.

16. Thuli Kharka to Lukla

Final descent via Chutanga La pass (4,250m). 6-7 hours to Lukla.

17. Fly to Kathmandu

Morning flight to Kathmandu. Celebration dinner and certificate ceremony.

18. Departure

Airport transfer for international departure or extend your stay in Nepal.

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