MERA PEAK

CLIMB MERA PEAK,

THE

HIGHEST

TREKKING PEAK

IN NEPAL

Standing at 6,476 m, Mera Peak is the classic Himalayan trekking peak. Never steep enough to get too scary, but at a seriously high altitude, Mera Peak is a great introductory climb for those looking to test the waters at high altitude. 

Our expedition starts in Kathmandu, and after a few days of sightseeing and preparation we fly to Lukla, the beginning of our mountain journey. From Lukla we immediately head off the beaten track and away from the busy Khumbu Valley by crossing the Zatrwa La to the quiet Hinku Valley. A pleasant few days are spent hiking up the Hinku until we reach Mera Peak base camp, and Mera La. Above Mera La we place our high camp, from where we launch our summit push in the early morning hours.

From the summit of Mera Peak you will be amazed at the stunning view, where you can see 5 of the 6 highest mountains in the world.

Lying a little to the south of the main Himalayan Range, you will be offered the full Himalayan panorama, from the Langtang region and Cho Oyu, the 6th highest mountain in the west, whilst also taking in Nuptse, Lhotse (4th), Everest (1st), Baruntse, and Makalu (5th), to Kanchenjunga (3rd) in the far east.

From Mera Peak we retrace our steps, moving a lot quicker after being fully acclimatized for a well earned drink and team celebration back in Lukla. Before you know it you’ll be back to the hustle and bustle of busy Kathmandu, where a nice warm shower and your onward flight awaits!

Technical Grading

We expect our participants to be competent in the outdoors, with previous hiking and overnight camping experience.

Prior experience in mountaineering and altitude is recommended, but not mandatory as all training is provided on the trek in.

Highlights

Climbing one of the most alluring and achievable trekking peaks in Nepal. 

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Fantastic introduction to mountaineering 

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Trekking through the remote and pristine Hinku Valley

Stunning views of 5 of the 6 highest mountains in the world including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Kangchenjunga.

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Itinerary

Day 1           

Day 2      

Day 3           

Day 4       

Day 5      

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Day 9

Day 10

Day 11

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Arrive Kathmandu

In Kathmandu, final preparation

Fly to Lukla and trek to Chutanga

Acclimatization walk from Chutanga

Trek to Kharki Teng

Trek to Toktok

Trek to Kothe

Trek to Thangnak

Rest and acclimatise in Thangnak

Trek to Khare (Mera Base Camp)

In Base Camp rest day and training

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Day 12

Day 13

Day 14

Day 15

Day 16

Day 17

Day 18

Day 19

Day 20

Day 21

Trek/Climb to Mera La

Climb to Mera High Camp

Climb Mera Peak and descend to Khare

Trek to Kothe

Rest day or Contingency day

Trek to Thuli Kharka

Trek to Lukla

Fly to Kathmandu

In Kathmandu

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