Itinerary
- Day 1
Lukla to Chutanga
Starting from Lukla, you'll head east through small hamlets and woodyards on an easy walk. The trail enters forests of silver fir, birch, pines, and rhododendrons below Nau Lekh Ridge, though you'll need to watch for side paths and follow your guide closely. After passing small streams, you'll reach Chutanga, a summer pasture area where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Chutanga
- Explore surroundings of Chutanga
Landmarks Nau Lekh Ridge Kalo Himal Ridge - Day 2
Chutanga to Thuli Kharka
The day involves a steep climb up Kalo Himal Ridge to separate Khumbu from Hinku Valley. You'll reach Zatrwa Og pass at 4,450m/14,600ft with Buddhist prayer flags, then continue to Zatrwa-La at 4,600m/15,100ft. On clear days you can see views across the Dudh Kosi, Karyolung, and Lumding Himal. The final push to Thuli Kharka takes about an hour of climbing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chutanga to Thuli Kharka
- Cross Zatrwa Og pass at 4,450m
- Cross Zatrwa-La pass at 4,600m
Landmarks Zatrwa Og Zatrwa-La Dudh Kosi Karyolung Lumding Himal Hinku Valley - Day 3
Thuli Kharka to Kothe
After breakfast, you'll trek down a descending trail that crosses three ridges before dropping steeply to the Hinku River. From there, the trail climbs uphill through lush rhododendron forests on the west side of Hinku Valley to reach Kothe. The rhododendrons are everywhere, and they're actually Nepal's national flower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thuli Kharka to Kothe
- Trek through rhododendron forests
Landmarks Hinku River Hinku Valley - Day 4
Kothe to Thaknak
You'll trek along the ridge of Hinku Khola in the shadow of Mera Peak. Lunch happens at Gondishung, a summer herders' settlement on the west bank of Hinku Drangka. Beyond there, you can visit the 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa, which has Mera Peak scripted in rock along with climbing route information. A short walk after that gets you to Thaknak, a summer grazing area with basic lodges and shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gondishung), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kothe to Thaknak
- Visit Lungsumgba Gompa
- Lunch at Gondishung
Landmarks Mera Peak Hinku Khola Gondishung Lungsumgba Gompa Hinku Drangka - Day 5
Thaknak to Khare
Leaving Thaknak, you'll follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka with good views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines to the snout of Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers, then more steeply to Khare. From there, Mera Peak's northern face comes into full view. After lunch, optional hikes around Khare are available if you want to do them.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thaknak to Khare
- View Northern face of Mera Peak
Optional Activities
- Hikes in surroundings of Khare after lunch
Landmarks Dig Glacier Dig Kharka Charpate Himal Hinku Nup Glacier Shar Glacier Mera Peak - Day 6
Training Day
Your guides will check your gear and arrange any equipment rentals you need. You'll get comprehensive training on peak climbing techniques and how to use climbing gear including ice axes, climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, ascenders, and ropes. The training covers ascending and descending methods using ropes. It's not required, but going through it builds confidence for Mera Peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Peak climbing techniques training
- Climbing gear usage training (ice axe, crampons, harness, ascenders)
Optional Activities
- Equipment rental
- Day 7
Khare to Mera Peak Base Camp
After breakfast, you'll walk through a boulder-strewn area on a steep trail to reach Mera Peak Base Camp. Once you arrive, rest is the main activity. Additional training can happen if you want more confidence before the climb. The rest of your day focuses on recovering and getting ready for tomorrow's summit attempt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khare to Mera Peak Base Camp
Optional Activities
- Additional climbing training
Landmarks Mera Peak Base Camp - Day 8
Mera Peak Base Camp to Mera High Camp
You'll take the route through Mera La pass to reach Mera High Camp. The rocky trail can be hazardous if recently snowed because of crevasses. After climbing to the top of the rock band marked by a large cairn, high camp gets set up. The views here are excellent, showing Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse's south face, Nuptse, Chamlang, and Baruntse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Mera Peak Base Camp to Mera High Camp
- Cross Mera La pass
Landmarks Mera La Mera High Camp Mount Everest Makalu Cho-Oyu Lhotse Nuptse Chamlang Baruntse - Day 9
Mera Peak Summit
You'll wake around 2am for breakfast, then begin the summit day. The cold air warms up as you climb the glacier onto a peculiar ridge. Watch the first rays of sun hit the peaks in a red glow as you slowly climb higher. The route is non-technical, but the slope steepens behind the ridge. At the final steep summit cone, you'll attach to a fixed rope as conditions allow. From the 6,476m/21,250ft summit, you see Mt. Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Kangchenjunga, Nuptse, Chamlang, Baruntse and more. After retracing steps back to high camp to rest, you'll descend to Khare.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit Mera Peak
Landmarks Mera Peak Mount Everest Cho-Oyu Lhotse Makalu Kangchenjunga Nuptse Chamlang Baruntse - Day 10
Khare to Kothe
You'll trek from Khare to Kothe using the same trail as before. Once at Kothe, celebrate the summit by trying local delicacies and wines to mark your successful climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khare to Kothe
Optional Activities
- Try local delicacies and wines in Kothe
- Day 11
Kothe to Thuli Kharka
Trekking uphill through lush rhododendron forests on the west side of Hinku Valley takes you to Thuli Kharka. The hills are dotted with rhododendrons, Nepal's national flower, making for nice scenery. After reaching Thuli Kharka, you'll have good views of Mera North, Mera Central, and South face from here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kothe to Thuli Kharka
- Trek through rhododendron forests
Landmarks Mera Peak Hinku Valley - Day 12
Thuli Kharka to Lukla
The day starts by ascending to Zatrwa La Pass. Once you cross, the Lukla Valley welcomes you with views of Cho Oyu, Kongde Peak, Numbur Himal, Kusum Khangru, and other Himalayan peaks. You'll walk all the way down from Zatrwa La Pass to Chutanga then continue forward to Lukla village. In the evening, dinner happens with your crew in the Himalayas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in the Himalayas of Nepal with crew)
Included Activities
- Trek from Thuli Kharka to Lukla
- Cross Zatrwa La Pass
Landmarks Zatrwa La Lukla Valley Cho-Oyu Kongde Peak Numbur Himal Kusum Khangru - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight takes you to Kathmandu after your mountain journey. Once you arrive, you can rest or check out souvenir shopping areas, and your guides can help with both. In the evening, a farewell dinner celebrates your successful Mera Peak summit.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner to celebrate successful Mera Peak summit)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping
- Explore other areas of Kathmandu
Landmarks Kathmandu
