The 17 days long Mera Peak Climbing expedition tours you around the beautiful Khumbu Region where the majestic mountains and alluring landscapes treat your eyes. The trail that you follow throughout the adventure is quite similar to that of the Baruntse Expedition. You will traverse through some of the exotic flora and fauna and scenic villages before attempting to scale the snow-capped Mera Peak.

Mera Peak, which stands at an elevation of 6476 meters (21247 feet), is the ultimate showdown of this wonderful expedition. Climbing Mera Peak has been the desire of many mountaineering enthusiasts over the years. Situated in the Mahalangur section of the Himalaya, Mera Peak contains three main summits: Mera North (6476m), Mera Central (6461m), and Mera South (6065m).

You will kickstart this amusing Mera Peak Climbing expedition with a bone-chilling flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing–Hillary Airport, Lukla— one of the world’s most extreme airports! The climbing route then passes through the south of Lukla to the traditional village of Hinku. There on, you will get close to Sherpa cultural villages, ancient Buddhist Monasteries, and rugged terrains.

The unspoiled villages enhanced with extended pastures welcome your heart and soul. Daily grazing of sheep, yaks and yak herds befriends you throughout the journey. Besides, you will cherish the Khumbu region’s scenic paradise while passing through the dense forest of rhododendron, pine, oak, and juniper trees.

The adventure reaches its most enthralling part when you reach Mera Peak Base Camp and prepare for the summit of Mera Peak. You will follow our climbing experts to High Camp, where you will acclimatize and make the final preparations before conquering the magical Mera Peak.

Once you tackle all the obstacles and reach the top of Mera Peak, you will witness the magnificent views of Mount Everest (8848m), Cho-Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Kanchenjunga (8586m), Nuptse (7861m), Chamlang (7319m), Baruntse (7129m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Kangtega (6779m), and other surrounding peaks.

Typically, Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are the most favorable time frames for climbing the Mera Peak. During these months, you don’t have to confront the possible threats that the high altitudes can bring in. We can also operate the adventure even in the winter season if you are interested in taking on the challenge.

To sum up, this exciting Mera Peak Climbing adventure grants you the opportunity of a lifetime to spend some of your quality time in the Himalayas. And since you are up for the wonderful expedition, we will make sure you get the best service possible with our expertise and experience.

Col. Jimmy Roberts and Sen Tenzing first submitted Mera Peak on May 20, 1953. Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. The climbing history of this wonderful peak is closely related to the big names of early Himalayan explorers, including Sir Edmund Hillary, Eric Shipton, and George Lowe. These experts teamed up and led a British Expedition that explored the Mera Peak area in the early 1950s.

• You will uncover the beauty and serenity of magnificent Nepal with this 17 days-long expedition through Khumbu Region.
• You can indulge yourself in the spectacular views of Mount Everest (8848m), Cho-Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Kangchenjunga (8586m), Nuptse (7861m), Chamlang (7319m), Baruntse (7129m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Kangtega (6779m), and other surrounding peaks.
• Splendid views of Kongde Ri (6187m), Numbur Himal (6075m), Karyolang Peak, and other surrounding peaks from the top of Zatrawa La Pass
• Flying in and out of the infamous Lukla Airport
• You will have an enjoyable trek around the Hinku Valley.
• Exciting trek around Zatrawa La Pass and the Khumbu Valley
• Passing through the dense forest of rhododendron, oak, pine, and juniper trees
• This adventure brings you close to Sherpa cultural villages, ancient Buddhist Monasteries, rugged terrain, glaciers, beautiful and uninhabited Hinku Valley, unique flora and fauna, etc.

• As you will be spending most of the days at higher altitudes, the weather can be inconsistent. It can also affect your expedition and put it to a halt. You need to make sure that you thoroughly consider the time of the year you wish to take on this climbing adventure. The views and conditions will vary between seasons.
• For about a week or more, you will have to walk for 5 to 7 hours, excluding the final climb. So, make sure you can take the challenge. If you have been practicing mountaineering exercises prior to the journey, it will be helpful.
• Our properly planned itinerary offers you even more sightseeing of the youngest mountains in the world, enduring an ample time apart for adaptation and acclimatization.
• The tea houses that will accommodate you throughout the trekking period are very simple with some basic facilities. Access to electricity for charging electronic devices will cost you some extra. Wi-Fi is available at a few locations, but connections will be weak. However, you can get all the advanced facilities when you are staying in the hotel at Kathmandu.
• The most important part of the expedition includes the scaling of Mera Peak. The climb is not that challenging; however, you may have to face some difficulties due to your physical fitness. Therefore, keep in check that you have some climbing experience before taking on this expedition.
• The expedition includes several days of camping over 3000 meters, where there is the risk of being struck by Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). You may notice shortness of breath and mild headache, but your guide will make sure you walk gently to let your body adapt to the thinning air.

Our sherpa guides are well trained in first-aid. They will be carrying emergency medicines to assist you in difficulty. In extreme cases, we will rescue you using a helicopter. If you are uncertain about your physical ability, you need to inquire about some medical advice before booking this campaign.

• You will begin this expedition early in Kathmandu and prepare for the journey ahead with briefings from our side. We will also take you through all the necessary trek permits so that you don’t have to worry about it.
• The royalty fees for ascending the Mera Peak in the spring season is USD 250. Besides, the charges in autumn and winter/summer seasons are USD 125 and USD 70, respectively which are included in the package.
• There may be times when your guides decide whether to delay or stop your ascent based on your medical conditions and AMS symptoms.
• You may also be obliged to carry some passport size photographs to complete your expedition permit.
• Please note that visas are obtainable upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
• We recommend saving a few extra days in Kathmandu in case your flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is delayed due to bad weather conditions.

When you are climbing to higher altitudes, there is always a risk of altitude sickness. Although vulnerability varies from person to person, we want to ensure that you all are well informed to prevent any unwanted difficulties. To prevent anything serious from happening while you are in your expedition, we have detailed some of the major symptoms of altitude sickness as well as preventive measures.

Symptoms of Altitude Sickness

Here are some of the common symptoms of altitude sickness:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Difficulty in breathing
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rapid pulse

Preventive Measures for Altitude Sickness

Follow these preventive measures to avoid altitude sickness:

• Allow your body to acclimatize properly to the high elevation and air pressure. Do not carry out hard climbs without resting now and then.
• Make sure you take several days when climbing to high altitudes.
• Keep yourself well-hydrated throughout the climb. Always carry the purified water to remain safe from any kind of hazards.
• Ensure that you stop to rest every 600 to 800 meters even if you don’t feel the strain.
• Alcohol and smoking tend to worsen altitude sickness, so try to avoid them.

Treating Altitude Sickness

If you experience any of the above symptoms of altitude sickness, we recommend the following:

• Immediately stop your climbing session and take some rest.
• Alert your guide so he can get the first aid kit.
• Garlic and Sichuan peppers are well-known home remedies to prevent altitude sickness.

Our representative will be there at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, to greet you upon your arrival at the capital. The representative will escort you to the hotel and help you check-in. You can rest for a bit before exploring the city for some time.

While exploring the city, you can buy some of the necessary trekking and climbing gear that play vital importance throughout your expedition. After returning to your hotel, you will prepare for an important briefing session. We will conduct a short briefing that allows you to get all the valuable information and clear all of your doubts regarding the Mera Peak Climbing.

We will brief you about all the details regarding the Mera Peak Climbing in the meeting. Our team will walk you through all the trekking routes and accommodation facilities that you will come across throughout the journey. Additionally, we will let you through all the permit formalities required to carry out this expedition.

Dinner Hotel - 3 Stars

Hillary Airport, Lukla (2840m/9318ft) - 40 minutes

This day will be the moving day of your expedition. After a quick breakfast in the capital, you will drive to the Tribhuvan International Airport to book a flight to the Tenzing–Hillary Airport, Lukla. This 40 minutes-long flight is an adventurous one. From the time you take off from Kathmandu and get ready to land amidst Lukla’s serene landscape, you will have your heart in your mouth— overwhelmed both with fear and excitement.

Lukla airport is considered one of the most extreme airports in the world. It is mainly because the airport sits surrounded by high mountain peaks. You can relax for a bit gazing at Lukla’s beauty, where hundreds and thousands of climbers gather around in the quest for their journey to summiting Mount Everest (8848m).

You will spend the rest of the day in Lukla, which is perfect for acclimating your body before moving to higher altitudes.

40 minutes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

After much-needed acclimatization at Lukla, you will head towards Chutanga–a 4 hour-long trek. Beautiful pastures and forests will welcome you along the way. Besides, you will trek on the trail below the Kalo Himal while passing through many beautiful hamlets that will lure your heart. The day finally ends with you resting in the tea house.


4 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

As the sun rises on the 4th day of the expedition, you will take a quick breakfast in Chutanga and prepare for the trek towards Khartitang. You will cross the Zatrawa La Pass (4610m), before testing your trekking shoes for at least 6 hours to reach Khartitang.

The trek to Zatrawa La Pass is pretty steep. However, as you reach the top of the pass, you will be thrilled with the majestic views of Kongde Ri (6187m), Numbur Himal (6075m), Karyolang Peak, and other surrounding peaks. The day ends with an overnight tea house stay in Khartitang.

6 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

Today you will take part in an adventurous journey towards Kothe, which lies to the west of Hinku Valley. As you follow the trail, climb through the lush forest on the west side of the Hinku Valley. You will then walk past a dense forest of rhododendron, oak, pine, and juniper trees on the beaten Himalayan trail. Moreover, you will please your eyes with the spectacular views of Mera Peak (6476m) and other surrounding peaks along the way.

After a steep descent to Hinku River, you will climb uphill for some time that leads you to Kothe. As the journey takes only 4 hours of your time, you get plenty of time to explore around Kothe village before resting your feet with an overnight tea house accommodation.

4 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

As the 6th day of the adventure gets started, you will have a quick brunch and gear up. Today, you will trek toThangnak, which takes around 4 hours of walk from Kothe. As you move along, you will pass the Ridge of Hinku River towards Gondishung. You will enjoy the unbelievable sight of Lungsumgba Gompa, built around 200 years ago.

The trail gets gently inclined along with the river. It offers you some of the spectacular views of Mera Peak (6476m) and Kusum Kanguru Peak (6367m). Upon your arrival at the summer grazing area of Thangnak, you will explore the area for a bit and take a necessary rest.


4 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

Acclimatization is vital when trekking in higher altitudes. Hence, this day plays a crucial part in the entire expedition. After an early breakfast, you will gear up for the exploration of Thangnak. Firstly, you will pay a visit to Sabal Tsho Lake. After that, you will enjoy the scenic views of Mera Peak (6476m) and Kusum Kanguru Peak (6367m) from the surrounding area. You will finally retrace your steps back to Thangnak and have a cozy sleep with a tea house accommodation.

You will have an adventurous hike to a large cairn at 5271 meters on the flank of Kusum Kanguru Peak for acclimating.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

After an adventurous and acclimatization day at Thangnak, you will pack your bags and commence your trek towards Khare. Today’s trek will be just for around 3 hours so that you won’t feel exhausted and fatigued. The steep yet exciting trail that heads to Khare offers you the chance to pass over Hinku and Shar Glacier.

The journey past the moraine guides you to an enchanting valley from where you will take a short steep climb until Khare. You will enjoy the exquisite view of the Northern face of Mera Peak (6476m) from Khare. Moreover, Khare offers numerous appealing hikes for exploration and acclimatization. Overnight tea house accommodation is the best way to end the 8th day of your expedition.


3 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

You spend this day to acclimatize and adjust to the 5000m and above altitude. An extra day in Khare will help you get prepared for coping up with the summit elevation. You can take several hikes around Khare to acclimate your body.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

This day is an enticing day of the expedition. After a quick brunch at Khare, you will leave the place and follow an adventurous trail that goes over a rocky platform above the Western Ridge of Mera Glacier. After walking for around 5 hours, you will land your feet in Mera Base Camp, the gateway to the Mera Peak (6476m).

From the Base Camp, you can embrace the panoramic views of high snow-capped mountains in the Khumbu Region. Your trail descends gently to reach your campsite just below the Base Camp. Our Sherpa crew will set up the camp for your convenience.

Overnight camping in Mera Base Camp provides you with a golden opportunity to acclimate before starting your summit of Mera Peak.

5 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Camping

After a pleasant morning at Mera Base Camp, you will trek from Mera La Pass to Mera Peak High Camp. You will climb uphill through the snowy and rocky trail for around 4 to 5 hours to set up the final camp in the High Camp. The route may be hazardous if there is snowfall covering crevasses. Our Sherpa guides will conduct a training session before leaving the Mera Base Camp to tackle this situation.

As soon as you reach the High Camp, our crew will check your health conditions and provide you with proper medical care if you are not feeling well. From the high camp, you can catch the amazing views of Mount Everest (8848m), Mount Makalu (8481m), Cho Oyu (8201m), and the south face of Lotshe (8516m), Nuptse (7861m), Chamlang (7319m), and Baruntse (7129m). Overnight tent camp in High Camp and you are all set to conquer Mera Peak.

5 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Camping

You will begin the summit push between 1 am to 3 am early on the 12th day of the expedition. Before that, you will have a quick breakfast to fill your appetite. You will follow the footsteps and guidance of your experienced climbing experts and head towards the top of Mera Peak.

Once you reach the top, magnificent views of Mount Everest (8848m), Cho-Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Kangchenjunga (8586m), Nuptse (7861m), Chamlang (7319m), Baruntse (7129m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Kangtega (6779m), and other surrounding peaks will welcome you.

After spending some valuable time at the top of Mera Peak, you will retrace your steps back to Mera Peak Base Camp. From there, you will slowly descend back to Khare for the overnight stay.

Before leaving the Mera Base Camp, you will take part in a short cleaning session. We will clean the Base Camp and collect the garbage to manage the disposal. It is vital as keeping our mountains pollution-free helps in both environmental benefits and tourism development.

9 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

On the 13th day of the adventure, you will have a quick breakfast at Khare, and lace up your boots for the 7-hour-long trek to Kothe. Throughout your returning part of the journey, you will enjoy the striking view of the Northern face of Mera Peak (6476m) from Khare. Some 3 hours walk from Khare will take you to Thangnak (4350m/14272ft). After you reach Thangnak, you will rest for a bit and prepare for another 4 hours of the walk until you reach Kothe.

You will get involved in a downhill trekking to reach Kothe, where you will be staying for the night. The trek will fascinate you as you will head back to a subtropical forest from a high alpine region. Finally, you will land your feet in Kothe and spend the night there with tea house accommodation.


7 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

Next up, it is your return journey to Thuli Kharka. After a quick breakfast in Kothe, you will initially ascend on the trail that passes along the dense forest. There on, you will traverse through the Western section of the Hinku Valley until you reach Thuli Kharka.

Upon arriving at Thuli Kharka, also called Chatra-La, you can enjoy mouth-watering views of Mera North (6476m), Mera Central (6461m), and the Southern face of Mera Peak (6476m). Overnight tea house accommodation gives you ample time to rest your weary feet.


5 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

Today’s trek is a tiresome one, as you need to cover a large distance to get back to Lukla. You need to walk for 9 straight hours to reach Lukla, from where you will be heading back to Kathmandu to end your expedition.

After a quick breakfast in Thuli Kharka, you will prepare for the adventurous trip that takes you to the high Ridge of Kalo Himal. After that, you will enjoy the serene beauty of nature while traversing Zatrawa La Pass by ascending a moderately steep trail.

After you reach the top of the Pass, you will descend the hill and pass Chutanga to Lukla. Throughout the journey, you will be overwhelmed by the scenes of spectacular silver mountains at the backdrop.


9 hours Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Teahouse

and Transfer to the Hotel (1350m/4430ft)

After waking up amidst the tranquilizing beauty of Lukla, you will enjoy your breakfast and glance at the magnificent landscapes for one last time. After that, you will get ready for a scenic flight from Tenzing–Hillary Airport, Lukla to Kathmandu. While you prepare for take-off in between the high hills, you will have your heart swelled with fear and excitement.

During the 40-minutes-long flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, you can peep from a window and catch a glimpse of high mountains and scenic landscapes. After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, you move to your hotel. You can then have a short rest and stroll around the city for the last time before your departure.

However, don’t take too much time walking around the city’s busy streets as we will be planning a pleasant evening for you. We will organize a farewell dinner to thank you for picking us for this enthralling expedition. Plus, this is the best way to appreciate your cooperation and coordination throughout the journey. After an eventful night, you will take a complete rest in your hotel and get ready for your way back home.

During the farewell celebration, you can taste some of the mouthwatering traditional cuisines of the Kathmandu Valley. Plus, you will get to enjoy the cultural performance that we will have at your disposal.

40 minutes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel - 3 Stars

For Final Departure (1350m/4430ft)

This day is your last day in the country’s capital. After breakfast, you will be dropped to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your return flight home by our representative. On your way back home, you will have enough time to relive the memories of the Mera Peak Climbing.

30 minutes Breakfast