Mera Peak climb:
the proposed itinerary below gives you enough time for proper acclimatisation and rest days. Our kitchen and base-camp staff will take care of all our needs and satisfy your appetite. The weather at this time of year is usually quite good and stable. However, we all know that the global weather is changing and we can always be exposed to storms and bad weather in the mountains.
Mera Peak - Trekking Itinerary
Day 1 - Flight to Nepal
Day 2 - Arrival in Nepal
Arrival in Kathmandu 1,300 metres (4,265 feet), airport pick-up and transfer to hotel near Thamel.
Day 3 - Kathmandu, Nepal
Orientation day, equipment checking, gear shopping and sightseeing in Kathmandu. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 4 - Drive to Salleri*
Drive to Salleri town, 2,360 metres (7,740 feet), a town in the foothills of the Himalaya. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 5 - Drive to Bung*
Drive to Bung village, 1,800 metres (5,904 feet). Entry to Makalu Barun National Park Headquarters. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 6 - Trek to Khiraule*
Walk to Khiraule, 2,460 metres (8,069 feet). Visit of Chambaling Monastery. Overnight stay in the Teahouse Lodge.
Day 7 - Trek to Cholemkharka*
Walk to Cholemkharka, 3,580 metres (11,742 feet). Beautiful hill farming and yak pastures. Overnight stay in the Teahouse Lodge.
Day 8 - Acclimatization at Cholemkharka*
Rest day in Cholemkharka, acclimatization hike nearly to 4,000 metres (13,120 feet). Overnight stay in the Teahouse Lodge.
*Alternative route, flight to Lukla and access via Zetra La: This more direct route saves 2 days of time on the way to Mera Peak and may be suitable depending on road conditions, weather and flight conditions.
Day 9 - Trek to Khola Kharka
Walk to Khola Kharka, 4250 metres (14,000 feet), passing through famous Panch Pokhari (5 Lakes) mountain range. Overnight stay in the Teahouse Lodge.
Day 10 - Trek to Tagnag
Walk to Tagnag, 4,300 metres (14,108 feet), stunning scenery on the east side of Mera Peak. Overnight stay in the Lodge.
Day 11 - Trek to Khare
Walk to Khare at 5,000 metres (16,404 feet). High alpine village at the starting point for Mera La crossing. Overnight stay in Lodge.
Day 12 - Preparation at Khare
Rest day at Khare, check of the equipment, fixed rope training, acclimatization, exploration of the surroundings. Overnight stay in Lodge.
Day 13 - Ascent to Mera High Camp
Climb to Mera Peak High Camp, 5,768 metres (18,924 feet). Amazing views of Everest and all Himalaya. Overnight stay in camp, 2 members per tent.
Day 14 - Summit Mera Peak
A technically easy ascent leads us to the summit of Mera Peak, almost 6500m high. The view of the Himalayas, the Mount Everest massif, the pointed mountains of the front Khumbu, Chamlang and Cho Oyu reward all efforts of the day. Descent to Khare. Overnight stay in lodge.
Day 15 - Mera Peak reserve day
Extra day for summitting Mera Peak, descend to Khare. Lodge.
Day 16 - Trek to Tashing Dingma
Walk down to Tashing Dingma at 4010 metres (13,153 feet). This is a small group of wooden lodges in a beautiful pine forest. Overnight stay in Lodge.
Day 17 - Trek to Thuli Kharkha
Walk up to Thuli Kharkha - Chetra at 4,300 metres (14,104 feet). Lovely group of teahouses in a mountain bowl surrounded by rocky peaks. Overnight stay in a Teahouse Lodge
Day 18 - Trek over Chetra La to Lukla
Walk over the Chetra-La pass, 4,610 metres (15,120 feet) then down to Lukla at 2,860 metres (9,383 feet). Village containing the famous airport used for flights between the Everest region and Kathmandu. Overnight stay in a Teahouse Lodge.
Day 19 - Lukla to Kathmandu
Flight to Kathmandu. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 20 - Kathmandu
Extra day in Kathmandu, reserve day for Lukla flight, sightseeing.
Day 21 - Departure from Nepal
Transfer to Kathmandu airport, flight back home.