Mera Peak Climb

Trek to the summit of Nepal's highest walk up peak - Views of 5 of the world's 8000 metre peaks - Excellent success rate in reaching summit of Mera

Mera Peak 6476 metres (21240 feet) is one of Nepal's highest trekking peaks and its summit panorama takes in 5 of the world's 8000 metre peaks - Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest and Cho Oyu. Our trek in to Mera Peak begins after a short and exciting flight to the mountain airstrip at Lukla and continues through the high and lovely Hinku Valley. Here, our tried and tested program of acclimatisation contributes to an unrivalled success rate on climbing Mera. Although physically very demanding on account of the altitude, the climb on Mera Peak is not technically difficult, ascending snow slopes that rarely exceed 30 degrees. Viewed from the mountain's upper slopes, the sunrise on Everest and Kangchenjunga is truly unforgettable. Mera Peak is the perfect choice for fit and keen hillwalkers looking to take part in a real Himalayan climbing expedition.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1: Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers are provided. KE Land Only package services begin with the evening meal.

Day 2: An early start for the dramatic flight through the mountains to Lukla (2840m). We spend the remainder of the day resting and acclimatising. We overnight in a basic lodge.

Day 3: A short and easy day of trekking off the beaten track, up through thinning forest to the grazing area of Chutanga (3050m). Camp.

Day 4: Acclimatisation day. We make a trek up to around 4000 metres giving views over the Dudh Khosi Valley and across to the Atwra La pass. We return to Chutanga. Camp.

Day 5: A long day mostly uphill to cross the Zatrwa La (4600m) and descend to Tuli Kharka a high pasture above the Hinku valley. Camp (4320m).

Day 6: We follow a delightful descending trail across three ridges, before dropping steeply down to the Hinku River and a final uphill to Gotay (3600m). Camp.

Day 7: Following the west side of the Hinku River, we trek via the Yak herders' summer settlement of Gondishung and its Buddhist shrine to Tagnag (4350m). Camp.

Day 8: Acclimatisation day. In the morning there is the option to trek up above camp for views of the Mera La. Afternoon to relax. Camp.

Day 9: We ascend an ablation valley beside the Dig Glacier to Kare, the basecamp area for Mera Peak. Camp (5000m).

Day 10: A day for further acclimatisation. We will have a skills training session and get ready for our ascent of Mera Peak. Camp.

Day 11: Leaving our base camp we trek up onto the glacier and traverse to the Mera La on the watershed of the Hinku and Hongu valleys. Camp (5415m).

Day 12: We continue our ascent of the North flank of Mera Peak to a spectacular eyrie nestled below a rocky outcropping on the ridge. Camp (5800m).

Day 13: We make the technically straightforward ascent of Mera Peak (6476m). The summit view includes 5 of the World's 6 highest mountains. We return to Khare. Camp.

Day 14: A contingency day in case of bad weather or delay. We may use this day to split the following day's trekking into two shorter days, descending first to Tagnag.

Day 15: We begin our return trek following the Hinku River to Gotay. Camp (3600m).

Day 16: Uphill again to reach Tuli Kharka below the Zatwra La. Camp (4320m).

Day 17: A final short climb to the Zatrwa La and then a long descent to Lukla. Overnight in a basic lodge.

Day 18: Taking a morning flight to Kathmandu, we will have plenty of time after lunch for further sightseeing or shopping. Hotel.

Day 19: A free day in Kathmandu. Optional guided sightseeing tour of the city's main attractions, which include colourful Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples. Hotel.

Day 20: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Complimentary airport transfers are provided for all flights.

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Accommodation Details

During this holiday the group will spend 3 hotel nights in Kathmandu at a centrally-located tourist-class hotel and 2 nights at a basic lodge in Lukla. Whilst on trek there are 14 nights camping.