Mera Peak (6476m/21,247ft) is Nepal’s highest permitted trekking peak, located in Makalu Barun National Park, Mera Peak rises to the south of Everest and dominates the cut- between the wild and heavily wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas and is not truly a part of the Khumbu Himal. The small city of Lukla is the starting point of Mera Peak trek. It takes 8 days to reach Mera Peak Base Camp from Lukla. The trail goes through the pristine Rhododendron, oak, silver fir, birch and Jennifer’s forest. On the way, you can see Mera Peak Glacier and a beautiful alpine lake. Besides this, Mera Peak is also famous for the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

The summit of the Mera peak is the best viewpoint for the highest mountains. You will view Mt. Everest (8848m) and Mt. Lhotse (8501 m) to the north, Mt. Choyu (8201 m), Mt. Manaslu (8163 m), and Mt. Amadamlam (6818 m) to the west, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m) to the east.

Far and away, the most rewarding aspect of a trip to Mera Peak is a chance to venture into little-visited and as yet unspoiled region of Nepal where the hillsides are still densely forested. 

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Kathmandu
DURATION DAYS
TREKKING DAYS
18 Days
11 Days
DIFFICULTY
MAX ELEVATION
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
Easy-Medium
6476m/21246ft
Trekking, Climbing & Sightseeing

BEST SEASON

TRIP ROUTE

March, April, May, September, October & November

Lukla- Kharka Tang- Chhetra Thu- Tagnak- Khare- High Camp- Summit

INCLUDED All necessary airport arrival departure as per the itinerary.
Hotel in Kathmandu for 4 nights including breakfast.
Transportation for, full day sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Entry fee during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Professional English speaking tour guide and his/her salary.
Flight fare from Kathmandu – Lukla- Kathmandu for members.
Flight fare from Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu for guides.
Everest National Park entrance fees.
Tea house trek including food and accommodation in Tents.
Climbing Guide, porters and necessary staffs during the trek.
Mera Peak climbing Permit fee.
Food, Tents and Kitchen equipment for climbing period.
Boiled water, tea and coffee.
Group climbing equipment such as rope, ice screws, snow pickets, etc…
Climbing Guide, his equipment allowance and salary.
Additional porters for carrying climbing gears.
Salary and Insurance for all Nepali staffs.
Farewell dinner.
Insurance for Nepali staffs.
First aid kit.
NOT INCLUDED Meals in Kathmandu (except welcome and farewell dinner).
Entrance tickets during city tour.
Beverages and alcoholic drinks on trek.
Personal climbing equipment.
All personal expenses.
Personal medical and evacuation insurance.
All other additional charges for additional services.

 

1

ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU

A.T. Adventures representative will be at the airport to pick you up and take you to the Hotel. There will be a short briefing at the hotel. You will have a welcome dinner in the evening.

2

SIGHTSEEING AND PREPARATION DAY

In the morning after having breakfast we begin the tour around Kathmandu with a professional English-speaking guide. During the day you will cover some of the historical and religious, world heritage sites;

Swoyambhunath –“the Self Existing One’. The oldest Buddhist stupa of Nepal situated in the small hill, from where you can see the nice view of Kathmandu valley. Historians believe that it is the oldest history of Kathmandu. No sooner you enter the periphery of Swoyambhunath you will see the monks, chanting religious words and monkeys chattering and hanging around the different temple and trees. It is also known as monkey temple, especially given by the tourist.

Bouddha Nath Stupa: the ancient stupa of Boudhanath is one of the biggest Buddhist stupa of Nepal, situated in the northern part of Kathmandu valley, which is one of the trading routes of Nepal with Tibet in ancient time. Tibetan merchants used to take rest and offer prayers in this place during their trading time. Later when Tibetan refugees entered Nepal in the 1950s, most of them decided to stay. Even now, most of the monk in Boudhanath is from Tibet. Around the stupa, you can see some Buddhist painting school of traditional paints “Thanka”.

Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath the national deity of Nepal is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu. The word Pashupatinath is derived from three Sanskrit words: “pashu” means organism, “pati” means protector, and “nath” means Lord. Hence in Hindu mythology Pashupatinath means protector and Lord of all living things. The bank of Bagmati River is the cremation center of Hindu dead body. Where you can see the cremation process of Hindu people. Beside this you can see the color full sadhu ‘the holy devotee of Lord Shiva’ around the periphery of temple. After sightseeing, final preparation for trekking. Trekking guide will meet you and give the final instruction for the next day.


3

KATHMANDU- LUKLA (2800M) – CHHUTENGA (3 474M)

Early in the morning flight to Lukla. It takes around half an hour flight to reach Tenzing and Hillary airport Lukla. Lukla is a small city in the lap of High Mountain. It is commence point of our trek. After having breakfast we start our trek to Chutanga. The trail goes straight from lukla up to 1 hour then slightly ascent up to Chutanga. We have to walk through the pristine of Rhododendron (National flower of Nepal) and pine. It takes around 3 hrs. From Lukal to Chutanga.

4

CHUTANGA – KHARKTANG (3 750M): 2 HOURS

Continue walking through Rhododendron and Oak forest. The route is slightly ascent up to a small steam then we have to climb up around 1 and half hours to reach Kharktang.

5

KHARKTANG – CHHATRA THU (4 350M): 4-5 HOURS

Today our destination is Chhatra Thu. From Kharktang trail goes straight up about 1 and half hour up to Chhatrala. The view point of Chhatrala offers the nice and magnificent view of Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) and others. After walking half an hour straight then then trail descent around 1 hour up to Chhatra Thu.

6

CHHATRA THU – KOTE (3 600M): 5-6 HOURS

After having breakfast we have to walk straight around 1 hour on a rock way, on the way we can see the first view of Mera Peak. Then 2 hours descent in Oak and Jennifer forest. After having lunch in Thakthor then continue trek to kote. The trail goes up and down- up and down up to Kote.

7

KHOTHEY- THAGNAK (4 350M): 4 HOURS

The trail goes slightly up through the bank of InkhuKhola. On the way nice view of Mt. charpate and Mera La. On the way we can see a Buddhist Gomba in the lap of big rock.

8

ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN THAGNAK

Today is our rest day. After having breakfast we start hike towards the Mt. Charpate (Holy Mountain), we can see the nice view and outstanding view of Mera North. After hiking around 3 hours we will come back to Thagnak.

9

THAGNAK- KHARE (4,900 M): 3-4 HOURS

Todays the trail slightly goes up around half an hour up to Dig Kharka, which offers breath-taking view of Mt. Charpate. The route continues slightly up towards Khare. There is small Sherpa village which offers nice accommodation in Khare which situated in sloppy land surface.

10

KHARE- MERA BASE CAMP (5,300 M): 3-4 HOURS

Today we have quite short but tough trek. We have to climb up to Mera Glacier, and then we have to walk straight on ice around half an hour. On the way see the nice view of Mera Peak. After descending around 100 m we will be at Mera Base camp.

11

MERA PEAK BASE CAMP- HIGH CAMP (5,800 M): 3-4 HOURS

From Base camp we have to climb up towards High camp. The way was covered with ice. On the way we can see nice and spectacular view of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Choyu (8,201m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), Mt.Kanchanjunga and many more. High Camp is situated in the base of big rock, where we can fell quite warm, which offers nice view of sunshine and sunset.

12

HIGH CAMP- MERA PEAK SUMMIT (6,476 M) – KHARE

Today is most valuable day. We wake up around 1 a.m., prepare the all climbing gear. After breakfast we start to climb up. Slowly and gradually we continue climbing. If the weather is favorable, we will be at Mera Peak central summit around 4-6 hours. Anyone can easily forget the tired when they were in summit. From the summit of Mera you can see the magnificent and breathtaking view of high mountain range like; Mt. Everest (8,848m) and Mt. Lhotse(8501 m) to the north , Mt. Choyu (8,201 m) and Mt. Amadabmlam (6,818 m) to the west, Mt. Kanchanjunga (8,586 m), Mt. Makalu (8,463 m ) to the east, Mt Nuptse (7,855m), Lobuche peak(6,145m) and many more. After spending around 25 minutes in summit then we start to descent down to Mera Peak High camp. Continue descending to Khare.

13

KHARE – KOTE


14

KHOTHEY TO CHHATRA THU


15

CHHATRA THU- LUKLA


16

LUKLA – KATHMANDU


17

REST DAY


18

DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU

Final Departure to return home. Our staff will be at the hotel to transfer you to the airport and give you a Khada for good luck.

Basic Training to attempt Mera Peak.

  • One should be able to hike for 6-7 hours a day.
  • One should be able to carry a 35lb backpack.
2018 AVAILABLE DATES (Minimum of 2 People)
MAY 1-18
OCT 1-18

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