19-Day Mera Peak Climb in Nepal with Lukla Flight and Summit Views

19 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Get incredible views of the Himalayas from the summit of Mera Peak on this 19-day guided climbing adventure in Nepal. Trek through beautiful hills, remote valle...

Duration: 19 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Challenging · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Lukla, Mera Peak · Languages: English

Know before you go: Mera Peak climbing is one of the most popular of Nepal's 18 "Trekking Peaks".; The walk from Lukla through the Sherpa country of the remote Hinku Valley is an unforgettable experience, offering superb scenery and abundant wildlife, including rumoured sightings of the legendary Yeti.; About 700 foreign visitors climb the 6,654 m Mera Peak each year, an achievement that requires mountaineering skills and a special permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association.; Mera Peak was once an almost overlooked mountain to the east of the main Khumbu trekking trails. It is situated in the Everest region in a remote valley. It is suitable for anyone of average or above-average fitness wishing to fulfil the dream of a high Himalayan summit, or for those with a yearning for adventure.; Follow the original Everest expedition route from the trailhead at Lukla, cross spectacular gorges, and visit the peak before entering the Sherpa regions of Solu Khumbu and the wilderness of the Hinku Valley. This is a fascinating trek in itself.; Ample time for acclimatization is included en route to our base camp on the Mera La Pass.

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What's Included

Four nights of hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a bed and breakfast basis.
Pick up and drop off between Kathmandu airport and the hotel.
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea or coffee) during the trek and climbing period.
Full-board accommodation in lodges and guesthouses on a twin-sharing basis during the trek, and tents during the climbing period.
All camping equipment at base camp.
Flight tickets from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu for members and staff.
Trekking permit (National Park entry fee).
TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) permit.
Climbing permit for Mera Peak.
Necessary staff during the trekking and climbing period, including an experienced guide and porter.
Necessary experienced government licence holder climbing guide during the climbing period, as per group size.
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all trekking staff.
Group medical supplies (a first aid medical kit will be available).
A satellite phone will be available with the guide. Calls cost USD 4 per minute.
High-altitude food and all climbing crew above base camp.
Necessary fixed and dynamic ropes during the climbing period.
Emergency oxygen and mask regulator.
All necessary paperwork, office service charges, and government taxes.
Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, and visa extension service, if necessary.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu before departure.

Not Included

Nepal entry visa fee.
Travel insurance.
Personal trekking equipment.
International airfares and departure tax.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Sweets, such as chocolate and dessert.
Hot showers during the trek.
Tips for guides and porters.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Welcome Dinner

Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Have a welcome dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant, where you can enjoy delicious and authentic Nepali food followed by a cultural dance show. Have a welcome dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant, where you can enjoy delicious and authentic Nepali food followed by a cultural dance show. Meal: Dinner.
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Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Visit the following places with our Kathmandu tour guide:Swayambhunath: a magnificent Buddhist stupa.Kathmandu Durbar Square: home of the Living Goddess Kumari. Visit the following places with our Kathmandu tour guide: Swayambhunath: a magnificent Buddhist stupa. Swayambhunath: a magnificent Buddhist stupa. Kathmandu Durbar Square: home of the Living Goddess Kumari. Kathmandu Durbar Square: home of the Living Goddess Kumari. Meet your trekking leader and crew members in the afternoon. Meet your trekking leader and crew members in the afternoon. Meal: Breakfast.
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Day 03

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Chutanga

Fly to Lukla. This 30-minute scenic flight gives you a glimpse of what you are going to see during your whole trek. Fly to Lukla. This 30-minute scenic flight gives you a glimpse of what you are going to see during your whole trek. Trek through fields and forests, passing yak pastures and teahouses. Trek through fields and forests, passing yak pastures and teahouses. Reach Chutanga village for your stay. Reach Chutanga village for your stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 04

Acclimatization in Chutanga

Explore around the village, Zetra La, and the rhododendron forest. Explore around the village, Zetra La, and the rhododendron forest. See brightly coloured Himalayan pheasants that keep to the forests for cover. See brightly coloured Himalayan pheasants that keep to the forests for cover. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 05

Cross Zetra La to Tuli Kharka

Cross Zetra La Pass. Cross Zetra La Pass. Take a gentle walk and stop for lunch. Take a gentle walk and stop for lunch. Get great views of the surrounding peaks from the pass. Get great views of the surrounding peaks from the pass. Make your way across the rocky flats and passes, gradually descending to Thuli Karka. Make your way across the rocky flats and passes, gradually descending to Thuli Karka. Overnight stay at a local lodge. Overnight stay at a local lodge. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 06

Trek into the Hinku Valley to Tashing Ongma

Pass through the flats and trek uphill until you gain your first view of Mera Peak. Pass through the flats and trek uphill until you gain your first view of Mera Peak. Drop down into the isolated Hinku Valley. Drop down into the isolated Hinku Valley. Ascend a steep section of trail until you enter the forest, where you will stop for lunch. Ascend a steep section of trail until you enter the forest, where you will stop for lunch. Trek down into the bamboo forests and continue along the west side of the Hinku River towards Tashing Ongma. Trek down into the bamboo forests and continue along the west side of the Hinku River towards Tashing Ongma. Overnight stay at a lodge. Overnight stay at a lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 07

Riverside Trek to Tangnag

Follow the trail that gently climbs along the west bank of the Hinku River, with spectacular Mera Peak to the east and Mt. Kusum Kangari to the west. Follow the trail that gently climbs along the west bank of the Hinku River, with spectacular Mera Peak to the east and Mt. Kusum Kangari to the west. Cross meadows and hillsides until reaching Tangnag village. Cross meadows and hillsides until reaching Tangnag village. Overnight stay at a local lodge. Overnight stay at a local lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 08

Acclimatization Day at Tangnag

Relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain serenity and glacial lakes. Relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain serenity and glacial lakes. Overnight stay at Tangnag. Overnight stay at Tangnag. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 09

Trek Past Dig Glacier to Khare

Travel east of Tangnag along the side of the Dig Glacier. Travel east of Tangnag along the side of the Dig Glacier. Enjoy the view of pristine Sabai Tso glacial lake. A drop in the lake level caused by a rupture of the recent dam is visible. Enjoy the view of pristine Sabai Tso glacial lake. A drop in the lake level caused by a rupture of the recent dam is visible. Arrive at Khare for lunch. Khare offers the stunning north face of Mera Peak, and the Mera Glacier spills steeply down into the valley. Arrive at Khare for lunch. Khare offers the stunning north face of Mera Peak, and the Mera Glacier spills steeply down into the valley. Overnight stay at a local lodge. Overnight stay at a local lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 10

Acclimatization and Climbing Practice at Khare

Our staff will set up base camp at Khare. Head up about 200 m to the foot of the Mera Glacier, where you can practice ropework and the use of crampons and ice axes. Head up about 200 m to the foot of the Mera Glacier, where you can practice ropework and the use of crampons and ice axes. Return to Khare for lunch. Return to Khare for lunch. Spend the afternoon resting for the upcoming climb. Spend the afternoon resting for the upcoming climb. Overnight stay at a lodge. Overnight stay at a lodge. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 11

Ascend to Mera La

Ascend to the Mera Glacier. Ascend to the Mera Glacier. Cross a long flat section on top of the glacier as you make your way to Mera La Pass (5,415 m). Cross a long flat section on top of the glacier as you make your way to Mera La Pass (5,415 m). Have lunch at Mera La and spend the rest of the day relaxing and staying warm. Have lunch at Mera La and spend the rest of the day relaxing and staying warm. Overnight stay in a tented camp. Overnight stay in a tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 12

Climb to High Camp and Technical Training

Head to Mera High Camp (5,780 m). High Camp is nestled behind a large rocky outcrop. Head to Mera High Camp (5,780 m). High Camp is nestled behind a large rocky outcrop. Complete the journey by lunch. Complete the journey by lunch. Eat freshly cooked food and spend the rest of the time relaxing and further acclimatizing. Eat freshly cooked food and spend the rest of the time relaxing and further acclimatizing. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Notice: After lunch, our climbing guide will give a technical demonstration using climbing gear such as ice axes, climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, and ascenders, plus how to go up and down using ropes. We believe that this training session will enhance your confidence, giving you an increased chance to reach the summit.
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Day 13

Summit Mera Peak and Return to Khare

Continue up the glacier and onto the peculiar ridge. The first striking sunrays over the peaks seem unbelievable. Just behind the summit, the slope steepens, and at this section, we may have to fix ropes depending on the conditions. Continue up the glacier and onto the peculiar ridge. The first striking sunrays over the peaks seem unbelievable. Just behind the summit, the slope steepens, and at this section, we may have to fix ropes depending on the conditions. Reach the peak and get rewarded with eye-appealing views of spectacular Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and Lhotse (8,516 m) to the north, Cho Oyu (8,210 m) to the northwest, and Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) and Makalu (8,481 m) to the east. Reach the peak and get rewarded with eye-appealing views of spectacular Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and Lhotse (8,516 m) to the north, Cho Oyu (8,210 m) to the northwest, and Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) and Makalu (8,481 m) to the east. Retrace your steps back to Mera La for lunch. Retrace your steps back to Mera La for lunch. Continue to Khare for an overnight stay. Continue to Khare for an overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 14

Spare Day for Weather or Recovery

We keep this day extra for any unexpected happenings. If weather or any other reason causes a halt, we may have to postpone our summit to day 14. Sometimes health problems also do not allow the ascent. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not require this spare day. We keep this day extra for any unexpected happenings. If weather or any other reason causes a halt, we may have to postpone our summit to day 14. Sometimes health problems also do not allow the ascent. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not require this spare day. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 15

Descend from Khare to Kothe

Descend down to the Hinku Valley and eventually to Kothe for an overnight stop. (4-5 hours trek) Descend down to the Hinku Valley and eventually to Kothe for an overnight stop. (4-5 hours trek) Taste local food and wine at the lodge in the evening. Taste local food and wine at the lodge in the evening. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 16

Forest Trek to Thuli Kharka

Continue back through the lush forest on the west side of the Hinku Valley. (5-6 hours trek) Continue back through the lush forest on the west side of the Hinku Valley. (5-6 hours trek) Pass through various varieties of rhododendron flowers. Pass through various varieties of rhododendron flowers. From Thuli Kharka, observe the Mera Peaks range, including Mera North, Mera Central, and Mera South. From Thuli Kharka, observe the Mera Peaks range, including Mera North, Mera Central, and Mera South. Overnight stay at Thuli Kharka. Overnight stay at Thuli Kharka. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 17

Return Trek to Lukla

Return to Lukla Valley via Zetra La Pass. (6-7 hours trek) Return to Lukla Valley via Zetra La Pass. (6-7 hours trek) From Zetra La, walk all the way down to Chutanga. From Zetra La, walk all the way down to Chutanga. Take an easy walk to Lukla. Take an easy walk to Lukla. Overnight stay at a local lodge. Overnight stay at a local lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 18

Fly Back to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner

Fly to Kathmandu. Fly to Kathmandu. Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel. Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
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Day 19

Departure Transfer

Transfer to the airport 3 hours before the scheduled departure. Transfer to the airport 3 hours before the scheduled departure. Fly to your destination. Fly to your destination.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Digha Pahleza J P Setu Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal · Tour start: Digha Pahleza J P Setu Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.