Mera Peak at 6476m/21,246ft is a challenging and rewarding expedition to the top of the highest trekking peak in this area. It is technically straightforward, so can be undertaken by fit hill walkers with limited ice axe and crampon experience.
The walk in takes you through the virgin forests of the Hinku Valley, which is incredibly beautiful and sparsely populated. This area has a real sense of remoteness as it is far from the trails leading to Everest Base Camp.
The latter part of the walk in and the summit reward you with one of the most unforgettable views in this area. The sensational panorama of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Nupste, Makalu, Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu make all that tough work worthwhile.
Trip Facts
Trip: Mera Peak
Duration: 18 Days
Per day walking: 3 – 10 hrs
Elevation: 5800m
Difficulty: Hard
Accommodation: Tea house
Inspire Trek and Travel prices include all internal air and land transportation and all accommodation throughout your stay.
Cost includes:
- 2 nights accommodation and breakfast in deluxe double room in Kathmandu (price based on 2 sharing)
- All teahouse accommodation in Solu Khumbu (price based on 2 sharing) with breakfast from a varied but set menu
- Return flights from Kathmandu to Lukla
- All airport transfers in Kathmandu
- TIMS card (Trekker Information and Management System): Nepal’s trekking card
- National Park entry fee
(2 passport sized photos required) - Sherpa guides and porters, properly insured and equipped
- A comprehensive medical kit, carried by group
Cost does not include:
Please also ensure you can arrange or provide the following –
- International air transport
- Personal travel insurance, which is essential for entrance into the Solu Khumbu
- Nepal visa
- Extra costs due to flight delays either from or to Lukla
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal equipment
- Other expenses of a personal nature
- Recharging batteries, phones etc
- Cost of showers in Solu Khumbu
- Personal toiletries and toilet roll (you must provide your own)
- Optional trips in Kathmandu
- WiFi connection
- Lunches/dinners/tea/coffees/juice etc – please allow about $25 per day for these meals/drinks
- Supplementary snacks
Please note …
… the itinerary trekking times and distances are approximate.
Cloud and turbulent weather are regular phenomena along the Himalaya range. It is therefore possible that domestic flights from Kathmandu to or from Lukla may have to be delayed for a few hours or even cancelled for a day or more.
Fortunately this does not happen very often during the high seasons of March to May or September to November, but you need to plan for this possibility.
As a safeguard, we recommend that you add on a couple of extra days after your trek, before you fly from Kathmandu to your onward destination.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu airport, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m) You will meet the trekking team. We will stay in teahouses/lodges
Day 03: Walk (3-4 hours) to Chutanga (3050m) We will stay in teahouses/lodges
Day 04: Acclimatisation day in Chutanga There are several options of walks to savour the beautiful views depending on how you feel
Day 05: Walk (6-7h) to Tuli Kharka (4300m) We will stay in teahouses/lodges
Day 06: Walk (4h) to Mosom Kharka (3700m) Camp by the banks of Hinku Drangka river
Day 07: Walk (6h) to Tangnag (4350m) We will stay in teahouses/lodges
Day 08 and 09: Rest & acclimatise at Tangnag We stay here for two days to help with acclimatisation. Walking to Sabai Tsho a beautiful moraine-dammed lake is popular, as well as climbing a nearby peak of nearly 5000m.
Day 10: Walk (4-5h) to Khare (5000m) Khare has a wonderful view of the huge north face of Mera. We will stay in teahouses/lodges.
Day 11: Walk (5h) to Mera La campsite (5500m) The view of Mera is stunning
Day 12: Walk and climb (6-7h) to high camp (5800m)
Day 13: Summit day! (9-10h) Early start! Weather permitting, at around 2am after breakfast, we climb to the summit. Descend to high camp and then to Khare.
Day 14: This is an inbuilt extra day in case of poor weather, to give you more chance of summiting. If the weather is favourable you will decide with your guide what you would like to do with the extra day.
Day 15: Return walk (6h) to Mosom Kharka
Day 16: Walk (5h) to Tuli Kharka
Day 17: Walk (6-7h) to Lukla
Day 18: Flight back to Kathmandu
Cost per person:
September, October, November – £1695
March, April, May – £1795
