Mera Peak Climbing

We complete our custom formalities at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Afterward, a Peregrine Treks representative is waiting for us at the gate who will take us to our hotel. We can then spend the rest of the day taking a rest. We get to try Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Peregrine Treks in the evening. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: Not Included

We rest for most of the day and unpack. Our climbing leaders will check our set of climbing equipment to ensure that they are in good condition for our next journey. We also got introduced to fellow participants and discussed our trip — overnight in Kathmandu.

Meals: Breakfast

We catch an early morning flight to Lukla and begin our trek to Paiya after landing at the Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla. We walk on a jungle trail, cross a bridge over the Handi Khola and reach Surke Village. From here, we continue moving south and cross the Chutok La pass before reaching the small settlement of Paiyan, also known as Chutok. Overnight in Paiya.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We descend for a while and reach a small bridge. From here, the trail is slippery until we cross the Kari La pass. We walk through rhododendron and bamboo forests on a narrow mountain trail. We also get to be in awe of the Dudhkoshi Valley on today’s trip. We continue our trek to Panggom Village, whose settlers are dependent on farming and trading. Overnight in Panggom.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We begin our trek after breakfast. After trekking out of Panggom, we cross the Panggom La pass. Then we ascend, walk on a steady path, and turn north. We cross Peseng Kharka Khola first, then after walking for some time, reach Peeng Kharka Danda. We cross Ningsow Khola (stream) before entering the Ningsow Village. Overnight in Ningsow.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

From Ningsow, we climb first, then descend for a while and climb some more to reach Ramailo Danda. From here, we get extraordinary views of Mera Peak and Salpa. After ascending and descending our trail, we enter the Makalu Barun National Park.

Our trail from here to Chhatra Khola is called the Pasang Lhamu trail. On the way, if we are lucky, we might even come across the elusive Red Panda. Overnight in Chhatra Khola.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We walk towards the north on the main trail to Mera Peak. After walking on a trail next to the Majang Khola, we merge with another path that moves alongside the Hinku Khola. Our trail runs straight ahead towards Trashing Ongma, which has seasonal tea shops. We continue our trek and cross the bridge over the Sanu Khola before reaching Kothe. Overnight in Kothe.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We trek along the ridge of the Hinku Khola in the shadow of Mera Peak. We take lunch at Gondishung, the summer herders’ settlement on the west bank of the Hinku Drangka.

Beyond Gondishung, we pass a 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa, where we can find Mera Peak scripted in rock along with its route to reach Mera. A short walk takes us to Thaknak, a summer grazing area with primitive lodges and shops. Overnight in Thaknak.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Leaving Thaknak, we follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to Khare. From here, we can see the northern face of Mera Peak, which will be a fantastic experience. After lunch, we can hike in and around Khare. Overnight at Khare.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We have a particular day set aside solely for acclimatization and necessary training to prepare ourselves better for the Mera Peak climb. Our climbing leader will help us polish our basic techniques and demonstrate the best ways to use our climbing gears like the ice ax, harness, ascender climbing boots, and crampons. The training will also include learning the best climbing technique with the rope — overnight in Khare.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We walk through a boulder-strewn course on a steep trail to reach the Mera Peak Base Camp. We continue further through the Mera La pass to reach the Mera High Camp. Our path is along a rocky trail, which can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are several crevasses here.

We make our way to the top of the rock band, marked by a large cairn. Then we set up a high camp while enjoying excellent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang, and Baruntse. Overnight at Mera High Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This is an important day for this Mera Peak Climbing. We wake up around 2 am for breakfast. It’s going to be very cold initially, but soon we warm up as we continue up the glacier and onto a peculiar ridge.

The first rays of the sun hit the prominent peaks in a striking red glow. The route is still non-technical as we slowly climb higher into the ever-thinning air. The slope steepens for a section behind the ridge, and the summit comes into view. We may use a fixed rope at the foot of the final steep summit cone if the climbing leader believes it’s required.

The summit is only a few meters away. From the summit, we take in spectacular views of the mighty Himalayas, including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7,129m) and others. Later, we retrace our steps back to the high camp, where we rest for a while before descending to Khare. Overnight in Khare.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

There is no guarantee that we will have favorable weather on our planned day for the summit. Therefore, this day is a contingency if we cannot submit the Mera on the desired day due to adverse weather conditions or any other unanticipated reason. However, if the trip goes smoothly, this day will not be required.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We trek from Khare to Kothe along the trail used before Mera Peak Climbing. After reaching Kothe, we celebrate our success by trying out local delicacies and wines. Overnight in Kothe.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We begin our trek to Thuli Kharka after breakfast. We climb up and descend and cross several tributaries of the Lnkhu Khola before reaching a forked trail nearby Taktho. We choose the path on our right and continue walking. Our trail passes by a Chorten, after which we walk downhill on a steep trail. Next, we ascend to Thuli Kharka and pass by another Chorten on the way. Overnight in Thuli Kharka.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We cross the Zatrwa-La pass at 4,600. As soon as we cross the pass, we are welcomed by the sight of the beautiful Lukla Valley, which is surrounded by Cho Oyu, Kongde Peak, Numbur Himal, Kusum Kanguru, and other Himalayan peaks. From Zatrwa La pass, we walk down to Chutang and then straight forward to the Lukla village. We enjoy dinner at Lukla in the evening with our Mera Peak Climbing crew member. Overnight in Lukla.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After successfully Mera Peak Climbing, We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today.

Our guides can help you with both souvenirs shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner to celebrate the climbers’ successful summit of Mera Peak. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. A representative from Peregrine Treks will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home, you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the beautiful country of Nepal.

Meals: Breakfast