Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu where someone will meet you and drive you to your hotel. This is your first night to settle in and rest after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Paiya
An early 30 minute flight takes you to Lukla where your trek guides and porters are waiting. From there you'll walk through jungle trails and cross a bridge over Handi Khola to reach Surke Village, then head south over Chutok La Pass to Paiya village for your first night on the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Meet trekking guides and porters
- Trek through jungle trail to Surke Village
- Cross Handi Khola bridge
- Trek to Paiya village via Chutok La Pass
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Surke Village Chutok La Pass Paiya Village - Day 3
Paiya to Pangom
The trek heads down from Paiya and crosses Khari La Pass through rhododendron and bamboo forest. You'll follow trails with views of Dudh Koshi Valley the whole way before arriving at Pangom Village to stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Khari La Pass
- Trek through rhododendron and bamboo forest
- View Dudh Koshi Valley
- Trek to Pangom Village
Landmarks/POIs Khari La Pass Dudh Koshi Valley Pangom Village - Day 4
Pangom to Ningsho
Starting early you'll cross Pangkongma La pass to reach Shibuche, then descend before crossing Hindu Khola. The trail passes through grazing areas and you'll arrive at Ningsho for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Pangkongma La pass
- Trek to Shibuche
- Cross Hindu Khola
- Trek through grazing areas to Ningsho
Landmarks/POIs Pangkongma La Pass Shibuche Hindu Khola Ningsho - Day 5
Ningsho to Chhatra Khola
After descending from Ningsho and crossing Surkie La pass you'll head uphill. The route takes you through Phokte Village, Chalem Kharka and Danda Kharka, then an uphill section to Panch Pokhari and continuing to Chhatra Khola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend and cross Surkie La pass
- Ascend to trek through Phokte Village
- Trek through Chalem Kharka and Danda Kharka
- Ascend to Panch Pokhari
- Trek to Chhatra Khola
Landmarks/POIs Surkie La Pass Phokte Village Chalem Kharka Danda Kharka Panch Pokhari Chhatra Khola - Day 6
Chhatra Khola to Kothe
You'll head north from Chhatra Khola along Majang Khola, join up with another trail and follow Hinku Khola. Continue straight to Tashing Ongma and cross Sanu Khola before reaching Kothe for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek north along Majang Khola
- Trek along Hinku Khola
- Trek to Tashing Ongma
- Cross Sanu Khola
- Trek to Kothe
Landmarks/POIs Majang Khola Hinku Khola Tashing Ongma Sanu Khola Kothe - Day 7
Kothe to Thangnak
Walking alongside Hinku Khola you'll reach Gondishung on the west bank of Hinku Drangka. Pass rock carvings of Mera Peak on the way, then continue to Thangnak where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek alongside Hinku Khola
- Trek to Gondishung
- View rock carvings of Mera Peak
- Trek to Thangnak
Landmarks/POIs Gondishung Hinku Drangka Mera Peak Thangnak - Day 8
Thangnak to Khare
The trek goes to Khare following glacier rocks of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka with views of Charpate Himal. You'll continue along the moraines and climb steeply to Khare where Mera Peak becomes visible from the northern face. Sleep at Khare.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka
- View Charpate Himal
- Trek along moraines to Khare
- View Mera Peak from northern face
Landmarks/POIs Dig Glacier Dig Kharka Charpate Himal Khare Mera Peak - Day 9
Khare (Acclimatization)
This is an acclimatization day at Khare to adjust to the altitude and cold. You'll do basic climbing training and take a short hike around Khare. You'll stay at Khare again tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization activities at Khare
- Basic climbing training
- Short hike around Khare
Landmarks/POIs Khare - Day 10
Khare to Mera High Camp
You'll trek to Mera Peak Base Camp through boulder-filled terrain and steep trail via Mera La Pass to reach Mera High Camp. Climb over a rock band marked by a large cairn and set up camp with views of the Himalayas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mera Peak Base Camp
- Cross Mera La Pass
- Trek to Mera High Camp
- Climb rock band marked by large cairn
- View Himalayan mountain range
Landmarks/POIs Mera Peak Base Camp Mera La Pass Mera High Camp Mera Peak - Day 11
Mera High Camp to Mera Peak Summit to Khare
Summit day starts at 2am after breakfast. You'll climb up the glacier and along a ridge with your guides. Reach the summit before afternoon winds arrive and see Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Nuptse and Chamlang. After descending carefully you'll return to Khare for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Mera Peak summit
- Climb glacier and ridge with expert guides
- View Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Nuptse and Chamlang from summit
- Descend to Khare
Landmarks/POIs Mera Peak Everest Cho Oyu Makalu Kanchenjunga Nuptse Chamlang Khare - Day 12
Khare (Reserve/Leisure Day)
This is a reserve day in case bad weather or other conditions stop the summit attempt. If you've already reached the summit, use this day to rest and recover from the climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Khare - Day 13
Khare to Kothe
After the summit you'll retrace your steps back to Kothe. Walk through Thangnak before descending toward Kothe through rhododendron and pine forest. Overnight at Kothe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back through Thangnak
- Descend towards Kothe
- Trek through rhododendron and pine forest
- Arrive at Kothe
Landmarks/POIs Thangnak Kothe - Day 14
Kothe to Tuli Kharka
Starting early you'll walk through dense rhododendron forest with views of Mera Peak. Trek over Hinku Valley heading toward Tuli Kharka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek uphill through dense rhododendron forest
- View Mera Peak
- Trek over Hinku Valley
- Trek to Tuli Kharka
Landmarks/POIs Hinku Valley Mera Peak Tuli Kharka - Day 15
Tuli Kharka to Lukla
You'll return to Lukla from Tuli Kharka by ascending across Zatrawala Pass, descending to Chutanga and making your way back to Lukla.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend across Zatrawala Pass
- Descend to Chutanga
- Trek back to Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Zatrawala Pass Chutanga Lukla - Day 16
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early flight takes you back to Kathmandu from Lukla. After landing you'll be driven to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day checking out sights around Kathmandu that weren't possible on your first day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Visit Kathmandu sights
Landmarks/POIs Lukla - Day 17
Kathmandu (Buffer Day)
This is a buffer day in case the Lukla flight is delayed or cancelled because of bad weather. You'll stay in Kathmandu during this time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 18
Kathmandu to Departure
You have a free day to spend however you like. Walk around sightseeing, rest at your hotel, or shop for souvenirs. Someone will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport based on your flight time.
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Shopping in Kathmandu
- Rest and relaxation
