Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla
Your adventure starts with an early morning scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, which sits at the entrance to the Everest region. After landing, you'll head east through thick forest on the hillside below Kalo Himal Ridge, staying on the main trail with your group until you reach Chhutang for the night.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will pick you up from your hotel., 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Chhutang through forest on Kalo Himal Ridge hillside
Landmarks Lukla Airstrip Kalo Himal Ridge - Day 2
Chhutang to Tuli Kharka
From Chhutang, the trail climbs gradually toward Zatrawala Pass at 4,600 meters/15,092 feet. You'll get nice views of Numbur Himal, Kongdi Ri, Karyolang Peak and the surrounding ridges along the way. After roughly two hours on flatter ground, you'll start descending to Tuli Kharka where you'll stop for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Zatrawala Pass (4,600m) with views of Numbur Himal, Kongdi Ri, and Karyolang Peak
- Trek descent to Tuli Kharka
Landmarks Zatrawala Pass Numbur Himal Kongdi Ri Karyolang Peak - Day 3
Tuli Kharka to Kothe
This day mixes uphill and downhill sections through dense forest of rhododendron, oak, pine and juniper trees. You'll see Mera Peak and the snow-capped peaks around it as you move through the landscape. The trail drops steeply down to the Hinku River, then climbs back up to Kothe on the west side of the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense forest with views of Mera Peak and surrounding snow-capped peaks
- Descent to Hinku River and climb to Kothe
Landmarks Hinku River Mera Peak - Day 4
Kothe to Thangnak
You'll trek along the ridge of the Hinku river heading toward Gondishung, passing Lungsumgba Gompa, a monastery built around 200 years ago where the route up Mera Peak is marked in rock. From there, easier walking trails take you to Thangnak, a summer grazing settlement with shops and tea houses where you'll camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Hinku river ridge
- Visit Lungsumgba Gompa
Landmarks Lungsumgba Gompa Gondishung - Day 5
Thangnak to Khare
The trek continues over lateral moraine toward Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers, then you'll tackle a steep climb all the way to Khare. From this campsite you'll have great views of the Northern Face of Mera Peak, and there are several good hikes around here for acclimatization and exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over lateral moraine to Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers
- Steep climb to Khare with views of Northern Face of Mera Peak
Optional Activities
- Exploration hikes from Khare for acclimatization
Landmarks Hinku Nup Glacier Shar Glacier Mera Peak - Day 6
Khare
This is a rest day at Khare since you're now above 5,000 meters/16,404 feet. Your Sherpa team will check and prepare all the climbing gear including ropes, ice axes, crampons, harnesses and other equipment. Use this time to rest and let your body adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest day for acclimatization
- Climbing gear checks by Sherpa team
- Day 7
Khare to Mera Peak Base Camp
You'll make a short but technically challenging trek to Mera Peak Base Camp. The route takes you gradually up over the Mera Glacier, then you'll climb steeply to the top of the glacier and traverse along it to reach base camp. Your Sherpa crew will set up the camp and prepare for the next stage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mera Peak Base Camp over Mera Glacier
- Camp setup and preparation by Sherpa crew
Landmarks Mera Glacier Mera Peak - Day 8
Mera Peak Base Camp to Mera Peak High Camp
From base camp, the trek goes over Mera La Pass and continues on rocky, often snow-covered trails to Mera Peak High Camp. The Sherpa crew will set up camps and check your health and gear. From high camp, you'll see the Northern Face of Everest, Makalu, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Baruntse and Chamlang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Mera La Pass to Mera Peak High Camp
- Camp setup and health/gear checks by Sherpa crew
Landmarks Mera La Pass Mount Everest Makalu Nuptse Cho Oyu Baruntse Chamlang - Day 9
Mera Peak Summit
Summit day starts very early so you can reach the top and return to High Camp and Khare by evening. The early light on the snow is beautiful. From the summit you'll see Everest at 8,848 meters, Cho-Oyu at 8,210 meters, Lhotse at 8,516 meters, Makalu at 8,463 meters and many other major peaks. You'll descend back to Khare to sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Mera Peak summit
- Descent to Khare
Landmarks Mera Peak Mount Everest Cho Oyu Lhotse Makalu Kanchenjunga Nuptse Chamlang Baruntse - Day 10
Khare to Kathmandu
Early morning scenic flight takes you from Lukla back to Kathmandu. You'll be dropped at your hotel in Thamel where you can walk the narrow streets or visit historic sites around the Kathmandu Valley to wind down from your trek.
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Transfer to hotel in Thamel
Optional Activities
- Stroll through narrow streets of Thamel
- Visit historic sites in Kathmandu Valley
Landmarks Thamel
