Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Your Sherpa Expedition Teams representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu's main tourist area. The ride gives you a chance to settle in and get oriented before the trek begins.
Landmarks/POIs Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu
You'll meet your guide and go through climbing equipment during a tour briefing. After that, the rest of your day is yours to walk around Kathmandu and Thamel to pick up any last-minute supplies you need before heading out on the climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Meet guide and climbing equipment check
- Tour briefing
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu
- Wander around Thamel
Landmarks/POIs Thamel - Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Paiya
A scenic flight takes you from Kathmandu to Lukla in the morning. From there you trek east through thick forest on a hillside trail below the Kalo Himal ridge until you reach Paiya for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek through forest to Paiya
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Kalo Himal Paiya - Day 4
Paiya to Pingkongma
The trail heads downhill and crosses a bridge on the way to Kari La Pass. You'll trek through low shrub and bamboo forest with views of the Dudh Koshi Valley and river, then reach the farming village of Pingkongma by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kari La Pass
- Trek through shrub and bamboo forest
Landmarks/POIs Kari La Pass Dudh Koshi Valley Pingkongma - Day 5
Pingkongma to Ningsow Village
Today you trek to Pingkongma La Pass, then climb uphill northward crossing the Peseng Kharka Khola river. The route passes through Kharka Danda village and crosses the Ningsow Khola river before arriving at Ningsow Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pingkongma La Pass
- Trek uphill to Ningsow Village
Landmarks/POIs Pingkongma La Pass Peseng Kharka Khola Kharka Danda Ningsow Khola Ningsow Village - Day 6
Ningsow Village to Chhatra Khola
You trek up to Ramailo Danda with great views of Mera Peak visible in the distance. The path takes you through Makalu Barun Park and continues along the Pasang Lhamu trail to reach Chhatra Khola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Ramailo Danda
- Trek through Makalu Barun Park
- Trek along Pasang Lhamu trail
Landmarks/POIs Ramailo Danda Mera Peak Makalu Barun Park Chhatra Khola - Day 7
Chhatra Khola to Kothe
Trekking northward toward Mera Peak, you reach Majang Khola, then follow the trail to Hinku Khola. From there the route continues to Tashing Ongma, crosses a bridge over Sanu Khola, and arrives at Kothe for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek toward Mera Peak
- Trek to Kothe
Landmarks/POIs Mera Peak Majang Khola Hinku Khola Tashing Ongma Sanu Khola Kothe - Day 8
Kothe to Thangnak
Following the Hinku Khola trail with Mera Peak looming above, you'll stop for lunch at Gondishung, a yak and cattle grazing settlement. Later you'll pass the 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa monastery before reaching Thangnak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gondishung), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Hinku Khola trail
- Pass Lungsumgba Gompa monastery
Landmarks/POIs Hinku Khola Mera Peak Gondishung Lungsumgba Gompa Thangnak - Day 9
Thangnak to Khare
From Thangnak you trek to Khare, viewing Charpate Himal along the way. The trail climbs uphill crossing moraines at the base of Hinku Nup and Shar glaciers, bringing you to Khare with views of Mera Peak's north face.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Khare
- Trek through glacial moraines
Landmarks/POIs Charpate Himal Hinku Nup Glacier Hinku Shar Glacier Khare Mera Peak - Day 10
Acclimatization at Khare
This day focuses on acclimatization at Khare. Your guide covers climbing techniques including ice axe use, harnesses, ascenders, and crampons. You'll stay active during the day and remain at Khare overnight to adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day
- Climbing techniques training with ice axe, harness, ascenders and crampons
Landmarks/POIs Khare - Day 11
Khare to Mera High Camp
Crossing rocky terrain, you pass through Mera La Pass to reach Mera High Camp. The views here include Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Chamlang, and Baruntse spread across the horizon. You'll stay overnight at High Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rocky terrain
- Cross Mera La Pass
- Trek to Mera High Camp
Landmarks/POIs Mera La Pass Mera High Camp Mt. Everest Makalu Cho Oyu Nuptse Chamlang Baruntse - Day 12
Mera Peak Summit
Wake early for the climb to Mera Peak's summit and return to High Camp with time to spare. The early morning light on snow-covered peaks offers spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Nuptse, Chamlang, and Baruntse. Later you trek back to Khare for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Mera Peak summit
Landmarks/POIs Mera Peak Mt. Everest Cho-Oyu Lhotse Makalu Kanchenjunga Nuptse Chamlang Baruntse - Day 13
Spare Day at Khare
This spare day is reserved for bad weather or other unexpected circumstances that may have prevented a summit attempt earlier in the trek. It gives you flexibility if needed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Khare - Day 14
Khare to Kothe
You trek back from Khare to Kothe following the same route you came in on. Once back at Kothe you can celebrate your successful climb and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khare to Kothe
Landmarks/POIs Khare Kothe - Day 15
Kothe to Thule Kharka
From Kothe you ascend to Thule Kharka, passing a chorten along the way. The village offers an overnight stay after a shorter day of trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thule Kharka
Landmarks/POIs Thule Kharka - Day 16
Thule Kharka to Lukla
Trekking across Zatrwa La Pass gives you views down to Lukla and surrounding peaks like Cho Oyu and Kongde Peak. You'll arrive at Lukla for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Zatrwa La Pass
- Trek to Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Zatrwa La Pass Lukla Cho Oyu Kongde Peak - Day 17
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning scenic flight takes you from Lukla back to Kathmandu. Once at your hotel in Thamel, you can walk the narrow streets or visit historic sites in Kathmandu Valley with some free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel streets
- Visit historic sites in Kathmandu Valley
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Thamel Kathmandu Valley - Day 18
Departure from Kathmandu
On your last day, a Sherpa Expedition Teams representative takes you to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight, making sure you get home safely.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Airport
