Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Kathmandu airport and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours for last-minute shopping around the city. Later in the evening, you'll meet your climbing Sherpa guide to go through your equipment and talk through what to expect on the trek.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Kathmandu airport to hotel
- Equipment check and trek preparations with climbing guide
Optional Activities
- Last minute shopping in Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla
An early morning flight takes you from Kathmandu to Lukla, about a 35-minute journey. You'll spend the rest of the day settling in at your lodge and getting used to the altitude.
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Acclimatization time in Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Lukla - Day 3
Lukla to Chutanga
Your trek begins from Lukla heading to Chutanga, taking around four hours. You'll stay at lodge accommodation once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Chutanga (approximately 4 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Chutanga - Day 4
Chutanga to Tuli Kharka
The trek from Chutanga to Tuli Kharka takes about six hours and crosses Zatrawa La Pass at 4610m. You'll make a downclimb to Khartitang at 3900m before reaching your tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chutanga to Tuli Kharka via Zatrawa La Pass (approximately 6 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Zatrawa La Pass - Day 5
Tuli Kharka to Kothe
From Tuli Kharka, you trek to Kothe in approximately five hours. A tea house provides your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tuli Kharka to Kothe (approximately 5 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Kothe - Day 6
Kothe to Tangnang
The four-hour trek from Kothe to Tangnang gives you great views of the south face of Mera Peak throughout the day. You'll stay at lodge accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kothe to Tangnang with views of Mera Peak south face (approximately 4 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Mera Peak - Day 7
Tangnang
You stay at Tangnang for rest and acclimatization. This morning, you'll hike to the cairn on the flank of Kusum Kangguru, then later visit Sabal Tsho Lake. Camping accommodation is set up for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sabal Tsho Lake
- Acclimatization hike to cairn (5271m) on flank of Kusum Kangguru
Landmarks/POIs Sabal Tsho Lake Kusum Kangguru - Day 8
Tangnang to Khare
The trek from Tangnang to Khare takes about three and a half hours. You'll settle into camping accommodation at the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tangnang to Khare (approximately 3.5 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Khare - Day 9
Khare to Mera Base Camp
This is a trek and climb combination from Khare to Mera Base Camp, taking four to five hours. You'll practice using crampons, rope, and ice axe during the day. Camping accommodation provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek and climb from Khare to Mera Base Camp
- Training on crampons, rope, and ice axe usage
Landmarks/POIs Mera Base Camp - Day 10
Mera Base Camp to High Camp
You trek and climb from Mera Base Camp to High Camp, which takes four to five hours. Your camping is set up at the high camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek and climb from Mera Base Camp to High Camp (approximately 4-5 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Mera High Camp - Day 11
Mera Peak Summit
Summit day starts from Mera High Camp heading for the Mera Peak summit at 6,654m. After reaching the top, you'll return down to Khare for the night. Camping accommodation provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit climb from Mera High Camp to Mera Peak (6,654m) and descent to Khare
Landmarks/POIs Mera Peak - Day 12
Khare to Kothe
The descent begins, trekking from Khare to Kothe in about five hours. A tea house becomes your base for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khare to Kothe (approximately 5 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Kothe - Day 13
Kothe to Thuli Kharka
You trek from Kothe to Thuli Kharka, taking approximately six hours. Tea house accommodation is arranged for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kothe to Thuli Kharka (approximately 6 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Thuli Kharka - Day 14
Thuli Kharka to Lukla
The final trek crosses Zatrwa La pass as you head from Thuli Kharka to Lukla. This evening is your last in the mountains and a perfect time for a farewell party with your trekking staff. Lodge accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thuli Kharka to Lukla via Zatrwa La pass
Optional Activities
- Farewell party with trekking staff
Landmarks/POIs Zatrwa La Pass - Day 15
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early flight returns you from Lukla to Kathmandu in about 35 minutes. After checking into your hotel, the day is yours to spend shopping and exploring Kathmandu.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Hotel transfer from airport
Optional Activities
- Leisure shopping in Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu - Day 16
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll visit Kathmandu's major heritage sites including Durbar Square, Buddhist gompas, Swoyambhunath, Bouddhanath, and Pashupatinath. The evening features a farewell dinner with cultural programming.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell-Celebration dinner with cultural programming)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing at Durbar Square
- Visit Buddhist gompas
- Visit Swoyambhunath
- Visit Bouddhanath
- Visit Pashupatinath
- Farewell-Celebration dinner with cultural programming
Landmarks/POIs Durbar Square Swoyambhunath Bouddhanath Pashupatinath - Day 17
Kathmandu
You'll transfer to the airport for your final departure. Alternatively, you can arrange to join other activities if you prefer to extend your time.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel
Optional Activities
- Other activities
