You will arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport where one of our team representatives from Mera Alpine Treks will pick you up. He will take you to your hotel. You can rest for the day, and later in the evening, you will meet with your guide. He will take you to a traditional Nepali restaurant to have welcome dinner along with cultural dance. Overnight in the hotel.
Mera Peak Climbing Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrive at Kathmandu Airport, pick up and transfer to Hotel
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Day 2 Drive from Kathmandu to Patale Dhap (2900m) 8 hours, BP Highway
After breakfast, we will depart from Kathmandu for Patale Dhap (2900m), Okhaldungha via the BP highway. Patale Dhap is the popular viewpoint of Mount Everest. The road runs along the valley of the Sun Koshi river and passes several valleys, beautiful landscapes. We use 4 wheels Jeep, Scorpio, TATA Sumo for transportation. Spend the night in a lodge.
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Day 3 Drive to Pangom (2840m) 6 hours, Off Road, Cultural Day Trip
Off road drive from Patale Dhap to Pangom (2840m). It takes 6 hours by Jeep to reach Pangom via Kharikhola. During the trip you can see several village, people and their daily lifestyle. The journey will present you with beautiful views of the landscape and will pass through forests and small villages. Stay overnight at the Lodge.
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Day 4 Trek to Ningsow (2863m) 5 hours, Rhododendron Jungle Trail
Today the trail will feature some great scenic views. You will climb to Nankung La (3110m) from where you can observe a breathtaking view of Mera Peak. Further on, you descend to Sibuje (2770m) and walk to reach Ningsow. Night in Lodge.
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Day 5 Trek to Chhetrwa Khola (3122m) 5 hours, Himalayan Pine Jungle Trail
You will ascend on a steep trail and reach a tea shop from where you will get to witness a gorgeous landscape view. Further, you will ascend and descend steeply towards a river. You will take a lunch break here and after that, you will continue trekking through a forested rugged trail.
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Day 6 Trek to Kothe (3580m) 5 hours, Himalayan Pine Jungle Trail
You will go through the Himalayan pine forest trail with the beautiful panoramic view. You will climb steeply to the Hinku Valley. On the way, you will also meet the small village of Taktor and reach Kothe. Kothe is the junction of Mera Peak Trek and located at bank of a river. You can visit the local houses and see their way of life, culture and traditions. You will spend the night in a lodge.
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Day 7 Trek to Thangnak (4358m) 4 hours, through Inkhu River
Today you will start trekking following the west bank of the Inkhu river bed to the Thangnak valley. In addition, you will ascend gradually. On the way, you will get a close-up view of Kusum Kanguru and many other Himalayan mountains. You will also pass by a Dukfuk Monastery located at the lap of a large rock and arrive at Thangnak, which is a summer grazing area. You will spend the night in a lodge.
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Day 8 Trek to Khare (5000m) 4 hours, Glacier Trek
You will wake up early and start the trekking, you will be able to see the open valley and have amazing views of the north side of Sabai Glacier and Hinku Nup Glacier as well as the Himalayan Range. After reaching Tama Pokhari, you will descend and cross a Dig Glacier. From there you will ascend to Khare with impressive panoramic views. You will spend the night in a lodge.
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Day 9 Rest day for acclimatization and Climbing preparation training
Today is your day to acclimatize your body with the increase in altitude. You will start your day with a delicious hot breakfast with a superb view of Mera Peak. Later, you will spend the day walking around the village and preparing climbing gear for the summit. You will spend the night in a lodge.
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Day 10 Climb to Mera High Camp (5800m) 6 hours, Camping Trek
After breakfast you will climb the Mera Glacier and climb back up to Mera La Pass. Further on you will climb the steep path and about 2-3 hours of walking will take you to Mera Base Camp. Along the way, you can see panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Baruntse, Mt. Makalu, Kusum Kanguru and many other mountains. You will gradually move towards Mera High Camp. The trail will be steep and difficult so make sure you hike carefully and follow your guide's directions properly. You will then climb to Mera High Camp with the view of Mera Peak and the glaciers. If the weather is clear you will have a fantastic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga far to the east. You will spend the night in a camp.
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Day 11 Summit Mera Peak (6,470m) and back to Khare 10 hours, Summit Day
Today is the most exciting and challenging day as you will reach the top of Mera Peak. You will wake up at 3 a.m. and start climbing after a light breakfast. Sherpa climbing guide helps to summit Mera Peak. You must also use a rope several times to cross the crevices. As the sun begins to rise you will be able to see some excellent views of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Baruntse, Nau Lekh and Chamlang. Upon arriving at the top, you will spend some time enjoying the views of the surroundings and descend back to Mera High Camp to Khare for the night.
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Day 12 Trek Down to Kothe (3580m) 5 hours, Back to Same Way
After the summit of Mera Peak you will start to descend back down to Kothe. The day is going to be long and a little exhausting, but the beautiful view of the surroundings will accompany you until the end of the day. You will reach Thangnak and descend via the Inkhu river to reach Kothe. You will spend the night in a Lodge.
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Day 13 Trek up to Thuli Kharka (4200m) 6 hours, Off the Beaten Trail
Today you will follow a new route back to Thuli Kharka, located on an open hill. You will walk through beautiful forests and later you will walk on trails off the beaten track. On the way, you will have a wonderful view of Mera North, Mera Central and Mera South. You will spend the night in a lodge.
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Day 14 Trek Down to Lukla (2840m) 6 hours, Cross Zatrwa La Pass
After breakfast, you will climb to the Zatrwa La ridge (4600m) which divides the Khumbu valley and the Hinku valley. After crossing the Zatrwa La pass, you will descend to Chutanga to reach Lukla. You will cross a dense forest of oaks, firs, rhododendrons and junipers. You will also have the opportunity to see beautiful views of Numbur Himal, Kusum Kanguru, Mt. Cho Oyu and Kongde Peak. Overnight in a lodge.
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Day 15 Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
You will wake up early and move to Lukla Airport according to your flight time. As a matter of fact. Lukla Airport is also labeled as the second most dangerous airport in the world, so be prepared to fly from here to Kathmandu. The flight will be short and give you a breathtaking view of the hills and snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas. Arriving in Kathmandu, you will move to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the surroundings on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 16 Reserve Day for Mera Peak Trip otherwise sightseeing at Kathmandu
It is an additional optional day. If the trip to Mera Peak will be delayed due to an acclimatization issue or bad weather. These extra days give some flexibility to continue the Mera Peak trip. Otherwise, visit the city of Kathmandu on your own. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 17 Drop to Kathmandu Airport for Final Departure Day
After having your last breakfast of the day, you will check-out of the hotel. One of our team members will drop you at the terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back to your home and bid you the last goodbye of ours.