Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will be waiting to pick you up. The drive to your hotel in Thamel takes you through Kathmandu's main tourist area, and you'll settle in for the night.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu
This morning you'll meet your guide and go through the climbing equipment check. After the briefing wraps up, the rest of your day is open. Many people wander around Thamel to grab supplies, walk through local shops, or just get a feel for the neighborhood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guide meeting
- Climbing equipment check
- Tour briefing
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu
- Wander around Thamel
Landmarks/POIs Thamel - Day 3
Kathmandu to Paiya
Early morning flight from Kathmandu takes you to Lukla, your entry point to the Khumbu region. From there you'll trek eastward, walking through thick forest on a hillside beneath Kalo Himal Ridge. The trail eventually opens up and you'll reach Paiya for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Lukla
- Trek through forest to Paiya
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Kalo Himal Ridge - Day 4
Paiya to Pingkongma
You'll head down from Paiya and cross a bridge, then continue to Kari La Pass. The trek moves through low shrub and bamboo forest with the Dudh Koshi Valley and river coming into view. By evening you'll arrive at Pingkongma, a farming village where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kari La Pass
- Trek through bamboo forest to Pingkongma
Landmarks/POIs Kari La Pass Dudh Koshi Valley - Day 5
Pingkongma to Ningsow Village
Starting from Pingkongma, you'll climb toward Pingkongma La Pass and head north. After crossing the Peseng Kharka Khola river and passing Kharka Danda, you'll cross the Ningsow Khola river. Ningsow Village is where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pingkongma La Pass
- Trek through highlands to Ningsow Village
Landmarks/POIs Pingkongma La Pass Kharka Danda - Day 6
Ningsow Village to Chhatra Khola
The trail takes you up to Ramailo Danda where Mera Peak comes into view. Walking through Makalu Barun Park on the Pasang Lhamu trail, you'll work your way toward Chhatra Khola where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Ramailo Danda
- Trek through Makalu Barun Park to Chhatra Khola
Landmarks/POIs Ramailo Danda Mera Peak Makalu Barun Park - Day 7
Chhatra Khola to Kothe
Heading north toward Mera Peak, you'll pass the Majang Khola river and continue to Hinku Khola. The route goes through Tashing Ongma before you cross a bridge over Sanu Khola and reach Kothe for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek northward toward Mera Peak
- Trek to Kothe
Landmarks/POIs Mera Peak Tashing Ongma - Day 8
Kothe to Thangnak
You'll walk along the Hinku Khola banks with Mera Peak overhead the whole way. During lunch you'll stop at Gondishung, a small settlement where locals graze cattle and yaks. You'll pass a 200-year-old monastery called Lungsumgba Gompa before arriving at Thangnak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gondishung), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Hinku Khola
- Visit Lungsumgba Gompa monastery
- Trek to Thangnak
Landmarks/POIs Gondishung Lungsumgba Gompa Hinku Khola - Day 9
Thangnak to Khare
Leaving Thangnak, the trail heads toward Khare. You'll cross moraines while ascending toward the Hinku Nup valley glacier and Shar glaciers. By the time you reach Khare, you'll have direct views of Mera Peak's north face.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Khare across moraines
- Views of Mera Peak north face
Landmarks/POIs Hinku Nup Shar Glacier Charpate Himal - Day 10
Khare
This is your acclimatization day at Khare. Your guide will recommend staying active, so you'll likely do some walking around the area. You'll also get instruction on ice axes, harnesses, ascenders, and crampons to prepare for the climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization activities
- Climbing equipment instruction and training
- Day 11
Khare to Mera High Camp
You'll cross rocky terrain to reach Mera Peak Base Camp. The route continues through Mera La Pass up to Mera High Camp. From there, you'll see Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Chamlang, and Baruntse all in one view.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mera Peak Base Camp
- Trek through Mera La Pass to High Camp
Landmarks/POIs Mera Peak Base Camp Mera La Pass Mount Everest Makalu Cho Oyu - Day 12
Mera Peak Summit
Summit day starts early so you'll reach the top and have time to return to High Camp and Khare before dark. From the peak at 6,476m, you'll see Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), and Baruntse (7,129m).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Mera Peak summit
- Return descent to Khare
Landmarks/POIs Mera Peak Lhotse Kanchenjunga Nuptse Chamlang Baruntse - Day 13
Khare
This day is held in reserve in case weather or other issues prevent a summit attempt. If you do summit on schedule, you'll stay at Khare resting and continuing to acclimatize.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 14
Khare to Kothe
You'll trek back from Khare down to Kothe, and once you arrive there'll be time to celebrate finishing the climb. You'll stay overnight at Kothe to recover.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Kothe
- Climb success celebration
- Day 15
Kothe to Thule Kharka
The route climbs toward Thule Kharka, passing a Chorten (a Buddhist shrine) just before reaching the village. You'll stay overnight at Thule Kharka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thule Kharka
- Pass Chorten near village
Landmarks/POIs Thule Kharka - Day 16
Thule Kharka to Lukla
Crossing Zatrwa-La Pass, you'll look down toward Lukla with Cho Oyu, Kongde Peak, and other snow-covered peaks surrounding you. You'll arrive at Lukla by evening and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Zatrwa-La Pass to Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Zatrwa-La Pass Kongde Peak - Day 17
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight takes you from Lukla back to Kathmandu. After landing and getting transferred to your hotel, you can rest, walk around Thamel, or check out historic sites in the Kathmandu Valley.
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Rest at hotel
- Explore Thamel
- Visit historic sites in Kathmandu Valley
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Valley - Day 18
Kathmandu to Home
Your Sherpa Expedition & Trekking representative will pick you up at least three hours before your flight. You'll head to the airport and depart with memories of climbing in Nepal.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
