Trip Overview

Mera peak is officially the highest of Nepal’s permitted trekking peaks, rises to the south of Everest. Mera stands at 6,476m. The first ascent of Mera was made by J.O.M Roberts and Sen Tenzing on 20 May 1953 by the now standard route from the Mera la. By this standard route from the Mera la, the ascent is technically straightforward, however after a heavy fall of snow or when the maze of the crevasses are open, the way can be long and demanding.

After summiting Mera peak, you will continue your trek and walk down to Kongmadingma and hike through the Hongu valley. At the pass, your guide and climbing Sherpas will set up fixed ropes and descend down towards the Imja valley. After the Amphulaptsa pass, you will continue your trek towards Lukla. The Extension of this trek will give you the opportunity to explore the Hongu valley which lies in a basin with surrounding peaks all around. The base camp to Baruntse is also here. The views are quite spectacular from the top of the pass with some great views of Makalu, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and Baruntse.

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu and our representative will meet you at the airport. Transfer to hotel.

• Day 02 : Rest day / sightseeing (optional)

• Day 03 : Kathmandu – Lukla- Chutanga

  This is 45 minutes flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Lukla is at 2,840m. From Lukla the path traverses south-east through forest, crossing several cascading streams. First camp is at Chutanga 3,400 m.

• Day 04 : Rest day at Chutanga

  Rest and acclimatization day. Hike up to Kharka Tang for acclimatization and return down to Chutanga.

• Day 05 : Chutanga to Kharka Tang

  This is 3 hr walk to Kharka Tang. Kharka Tang is at 4,050m.

• Day 06 : Kharka Tang to Zatrwa la to Tuli Kharka

  This is 5 hr walk to Tuli Kharka crossing Zatrwa lal which is at 4,600m / 15,000 ft. Tuli Kharka is at 4,400 m.

• Day 07 : Tuli Kharka to Kotay

  This is 5 hr downhill walk to Kotay. Kotay is at 3,500m.

• Day 08 : Kotay to Tagnag

  This is 6 hr walk to Tagnag. Tagnag is at 4,246 m. There is summer settlements here and also has a two or three lodges open during the trekking season.

• Day 09 : Tagnag to Khare

  This is 4 hr walk to Khare which is 5,100m.

• Day 10 : Rest day at Khare.

• Day 11 : Khare to Mera la to Mera peak High Camp

  Climb back to Mera la glacier today and start an easy climb towards Mera Peak High Camp which is behind the rock at 5,800 meters.

• Day 12 : Summit Mera Peak ( 6,476 meters/ 21,247 feet), back to Khare

  Leave early at four in the morning and summit at 9:00 am. The last 50m is 45-50 degrees climb and climb on a fixed rope. Return to high camp and start descending down to Khare.

• Day 13 : Khare to Kotay

• Day 14 : Kotay to Tuli Kharka

• Day 15 : Tuli Kharka to Lukla

• Day 16 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

• Day 17 : Rest day in Kathmandu

• Day 18 : Departure.