Details Itinerary Photos Tour Overview Mera Peak (6,476m) is ta mountain in the Mahalanguar section, Barun sub-section of the Himalaya, the highest trekking peak on Everest region is one of the most demanding and challenging but technically an easy climbing peak so one can have an excellent first peak climb without other climbing experience. Mera North, 6,476 m. (21,247 ft); Mera Central, 6,461 m. (21,198 ft); and Mera South, 6,065 m. (19,898 ft), as well as a smaller "trekking summit", visible as a distinct summit from the south but not marked on most maps of the region. For this, we provide necessary training and workout before climbing the peak. The other attraction of this trekking is we can have a magnificent summit view five 8,000m peaks including Mt Everest (8,848m), Mt Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Mt Makalu (8,463m), Mt Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt Lhotse (8,516m). We ascend Mera Peak during the spring and autumn seasons as these seasons is the best time to climb the mountain for its astonishing views of the Himalayas. The trekking starts with an exciting flight to Lukla in Solukhumbu. During the trek, we pass through a terraced landscape of Nepal foothills across small and beautiful villages where most of the hardy Sherpa’s are inhabited. Crossing two high passes we reach Hinku Valley which has large settlement area. Finally, from Hinku to Khare, we reach Mera Peak where we make our base camp. The altitude is low ascending snow slopes that rarely cross over 30 degrees. We can experience unforgettable sunrise view on Kanchenjunga and Everest from the upper slopes of Mera Peak. We will also have outstanding views of watershed areas, magnificent natural landscape, wild and heavily wooded valleys of Hongu and Hinku, densely forested hills and many more. Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu. Day 2: Preparation day for trip Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya, Chutok (2,730m): 40 min flight, 5-6 hours trek Day 4: Trek from Paiya to Panggom (2,846m): 5-6 hours Day 5: Trek from Panggom to Ningsow Dingma (2,591m): 4-5 hours Day 6: Trek from Ningsow Dingma to Chhatra Khola (2,800m): 7-8 hours Day 7: Trek from Chhatra Khola to Kothe (3,691m): 6-7 hours Day 8: Trek from Kothe to Thaknak (4,358m): 3-4 hours Day 9: Trek from Thaknak to Khare (5,045m): 2-3 hours Day 10: Acclimatization and pre–climb training in Khare Day 11: Trek from Khare to Mera High Camp (5,780m): 6-7 hours Day 12: Trek from Mera High Camp to Summit (6,461m) and walk back to Khare (5045m): 8-9 hours Day 13: Reserve Day for Contingency Day 14: Trek back from Khare to Kothe (3600m): 4-5 hours Day 15: Trek back from Kothe to Zatrwa La pass (4600 m): 5-6 hours Day 16: Trek from Zatrwa La pass to Lukla: 6-7 hours Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu Day 18: Final Departure Includes All domestic and international pick up and drop service 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu flight tickets Tea house accommodation during the trek Tent and accommodation during the climbing Everest region entry permits Sagarmatha Village Municipality Permit Mera Peak Climbing permits. Best quality tent and kitchen utensils for camping One experienced guide for trekking and another guide for Mera Peak climbing Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers) All entire expenses of our trekking staffs like salary, lodging, and flooding, transportation, insurance etc. Garbage deposit fee and paper works All necessary climbing equipment except Ice Axe, and Boots. Medical kit ( First Aid). All required Government and local taxes Not Included International flight tickets and Nepal arrival visa Meals/foods in Kathmandu except for breakfast Extra nights hotel in Kathmandu Extra porters All Bar & Laundry Bills Altitude Chamber(PAC) or Oxygen Travel insurance and rescue service Personal climbing equipment All personal expenses like hot shower, battery charges, Phone calls, Internets, mineral water etc. Tips for Guide and porters Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Our tour guide or any representative team from Great Vision Trek and Expedition will pick you up and drop to your hotel. You have to book a hotel before your arrival. Day 2: Preparation day for the tripYou take rest and relax today and prepare for trekking. Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya, Chutok (2,730m): 5-6 hours trekWe will take the early morning flight from Kathmandu (1400m). There are many flights for Lukla (2840 m). The flight duration from Kathmandu to Lukla is approximately 35 minutes. While you taking rest our tour guide and local porters prepare for the trek. First, we head towards Surke passing the jungle which is known for its rich forest of fir, birches, pine, and rhododendron. After reaching our destination Paiya we stay overnight in a tented camp. Day 4: Trek from Paiya to Pangkongma (2,846m): 5-6 hoursPangkoma is the destination set for the day. We’ve got our breakfast and departure Paiya, we walk all the way down to the wood bridge that continues on a slippery path up to Kari La Pass. After crossing the pass, the slim trail in the course of the forest of bush and bamboo and also the stunning mountain views of the mountain takes us to the village of Pangkoma. The night will be spent at a populate Pangkoma. Day 5: Trek from Pangkongma to Nashing Dingma (2,591m): 4-5 hourNigmsa is the destination set for the day. After a decent breakfast, we follow the rocky path that 1st leads us to the forest of rhododendron and continues through the hills and ridges, past a Mani wall, enjoying the south face of Mera Peak. We then walk right down to the village for lunch and continue on a zigzag path through the forest of pine and bush and descend to urge to the destination, Nigmsa. The night will be spent in a tented camp at Nigmsa. Day 6: Trek from Nashing Dingma to Chhatra Khola (2,800m): 7-8 hoursTo reach Chhatra Khola we need to go through a lot of difficulties as we enter the forest of rhododendron and bamboo and also the landslide space to urge to the clear stream. As we reach the stream, we walk straight ahead, through the shrub forest, where lucky ones will encounter some wild animals. We then walk right down to pass a pleasant stone cave by the river, create our approach through the bamboo forest and continue until Chhatra Khola. The night will be spent in a tented camp at Chhatra Khola. Day 7: Trek from Chhatra Khola to Kothe (3,691m): 6-7 hoursKothe is the destination set for the day. Early morning chirping birds’ song will wake us up and then we quickly grab a beautiful breakfast and depart for Kothe. As the walk continues, we reach one of the most effective vantage points of the Hinku valley that presents us the grandeur of Mother Nature. We continue on a slender path through the forest of pine and bamboo that shelter mountain wild animals like bear, and jungle cat. On Tashing Dingma we stop for tea house accommodations so we can continue our tail towards Kothe. After passing Tashing Dingma, we stop for lunch at one among the teahouses on the route and so continue on the ridge of the river all the high to Kothe. The night will be spent at a domiciliate Kothe. Day 8: Trek from Kothe to Thaknak (4,358m): 3-4 hoursTanknak is an excellent place for enjoying and exploring the views of beautiful peaks as well as Mera North. Tanknak is a summer village with primitive lodges a couple of tea homes and is barely 3-4 hour aloof from Kothe. Leaving Kothe, we reach Hinku river and stop for lunch at Gondishung. we view the two-hundred-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa on the way to Tankian. We pay it slow exploring the monastery. After a brief walk from the monastery, the trail takes us to Tanknak. The night will be spent at a populate Tanknak. Day 9: Trek from Thaknak to Khare (5,045m): 2-3 hoursKhare is the destination set for the day. We currently head east towards Khare, following the lateral moraine of the Dig glacier to a pasture known as Dig Kharka. The rugged path then passes through the lateral earth up to the snout of Hinku Nup and Shar glacier. From here ahead, we follow a way vessel path until we reach the camping area at Khare. Each the path and therefore the camping area gift the unforgettable views of the cover mountains. The night will be spent in a very tented camp at Khare. Day 10: Acclimatization and pre-climb training in KhareToday, we will rest and explore Khare area. Next day is going to be the tough one so we will have necessary climbing training so that we gain confidence and have an easy climb coming a day. Day 11: Trek from Khare to Mera High Camp (5,780m): 6-7 hoursMera Base Camp is the destination of the day. Leaving Khare behind, we march forward following Mera glacier up to the Mera La Pass. Its associate exciting climb and therefore the excellent read from the pass is just rewarding. We then create a brief descent to line up our camp. Upon reaching the bottom camp, we've got our lunch and depart to attend climbing training provided by our climbing guide. After the training, we pay the remainder of the time quiet and making ready the muscle for succeeding day’s walk. The night will be spent in a tented camp at the Mera Peak Base Camp. Day 12: Trek from Mera High Camp to Summit (6,461m) and walk back to Khare (5045m): 8-9 hoursToday is the summit day and is the most anticipated day of the whole trip. We begin early, like around 2:30 am in the morning, have our breakfast, prepare with crampons and rope and begin off towards the height. After concerning 4-5 hour walk, we reach the highest of the height that greets us with a grand view of a number of the foremost in style peaks rising higher than six thousand meters. We pay your time taking snaps and hike all the way down to the high camp for lunch then continue down until Khare. Overnight in a very tented camp at Khare. Day 13: Reserve Day for ContingencyWeather within the Himalaya Mountains is quite dodgy. Sometimes, due to the unfavorable atmospheric phenomenon, we would not be able to submit the height as per the planned day. Not just the atmospheric condition, but also the health condition of the group member would possibly stand as the associate obstruction to succeed in the summit on the planned date as we need to delay the ascend. Therefore, this is spare days are added to the itinerary if just in case we are unable to submit the height as per the itinerary. If everything goes well, this day will be stopped from the itinerary. Day 14: Trek back from Khare to Kothe (3600m): 4-5 hoursThe trail gets back from Khare and walking for about 4 to 5 hours leads us to Kothe enjoying beautiful views of the glacier, valley, pasture, rocky paths, etc. We will stay overnight here enjoying and celebrating our success. Day 15: Trek back from Kothe to Zatrwa La pass (4600 m): 5-6 hoursWe walk the early morning after having breakfast. After walking for about 5 to 6 hours through rocky path, we will reach Zatrwa La pass (4600m). We will get the chance to see beautiful Zatrwa La pass. We stay overnight here.\ Day 16: Trek from Zatrwa La pass to Lukla: 6-7 hoursLeaving mountains behind, we departure from Zatrwa La pass and head towards Lukla that takes about 6 to 7 hours. We will take rest and stay overnight at Hotel. Day 17: Fly back to KathmanduIn this day, we will have a flight to Kathmandu before that you can have shopping, collect souvenirs as per your wish and head to Kathmandu. Day 18: Final DepartureThis is the day of your departure so you can have shopping and celebrate your successful trekking journey. Our representative with driver will take you to an airport on time.
