Mera Peak Climbing - 15 days

The first day of the trek begins with your flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. First, you will board the flight from Tribhuvan International Airport. The flight duration is normal. You will be welcomed by some of the best bird’s eye views of the mountains. After landing at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, you can either have lunch or start trekking towards today’s destination in Paiya.

From Lukla, we will trek the road of the jungle towards Surke. Just a few hours ahead of Surke, you will reach Phakapani, where you will have lunch if you haven’t in Lukla. The trek continues the curvy hills and plain path till we reach Paiya. Overnight stay at lodge in Paiya.

Today’s trek to Panggom from Paiya is quite challenging. Immediately in the morning, we will head east till we reach Khari Khola. The beautiful river is glistening white which will surely mesmerize your heart. A few steps ahead, you will reach Bumbari, where you will get first-sight glimpses of rhododendrons and pine forests.

As you move forward, you will also see the exquisite view of Dudhkoshi Himal and the valley in all its glory. The joy of these amazing views will surely mesmerize you as you approach the small village of Panggom mostly known for farming and trading. You will stay overnight at the teahouse in Panggom.

On the third day of our trek, you will reach the beautiful Ramiailo Danda. You will begin the trek with a short breakfast and then start moving toward Ningsow. During this trek, you will encounter several chortens, mani walls, and prayer flags, which suggest that other local people and trekkers have already traveled the same path.

Now the trek begins from Ramailo Danda, and if you are traveling in the Spring season, you will be welcomed by blooming rhododendrons. As you move forward, you will come across a path between forests and woods.

During this trek, you can have a chance to see rare animals like red pandas. After a hectic six to seven-hour trek, we will eventually reach today’s destination in Chhatra Khola where will be staying in a local teahouse.

Today we will start heading north from Kothe and as we walk ahead we will get the first glimpse of Mera Peak. As you walk forward, you will first start walking in the side of Majang Khola, which joins with Hinku Khola down the line.

You will walk beside spectacular trails on the side of pine, rhododendron, pear, moss trees, and shrubs, which gives you the sense of walking on country roads. Like yesterday, you’ll have to walk for six to seven hours before reaching Kothe. Overnight stay at the teahouse in Kothe.

On the fifth day of the Mera Peak Climb trek, you will go towards Thangnak today. Today’s distance is comparatively shorter than the last few days, as you will only trek for four to five hours. Head north from Kothe, along the bank of the Hinku River.

You will see lots of green pastures where local cattle, such as yaks, sheep, and cows, graze. After one hour of trekking, the path gets more difficult as you start climbing steep hills. It continues until you reach Lungsumgba monastery in Gondishung. After a brief exploration of the monastery, continue trekking for an hour until you reach Thangnak, where you will stay overnight at a treehouse.

Today, you will also trek for only four to five hours, but it is difficult. The trail from Thangnak to Khare is quite steep, and you’ll have to gain some altitude. Furthermore, after trekking for an hour, we’ll make our way from Hinku and Shar glaciers. The trail is steep, wet, and slippery, so be careful to use your equipment, such as rope, hiking boots, etc.

After reaching Dig Kharka, climb a steep moraine that leads straight to Khare. From Khare, where you will stay the night, experience the beautiful Mera Peak North view.

The eighth day of the trek is used for acclimatization in Khare. As you have already reached over 4900m altitude, it is essential to rest and get used to the climate, weather, air pressure, and oxygen levels. This procedure prevents altitude sickness, and you’ll also have time to prepare for the trek.

You can visit local villages, temples, and monasteries. You will also have time to check your gear and equipment and discuss any questions or plans for your trek with your guide.

The trek becomes extremely challenging today, especially if you are a beginner. You have to use some basic climbing skills since you have to climb through icy glaciers, small crevasses, and rocky hills and terrains.

Do not panic, and use your equipment all the time. Also, listen to your guide for any instructions. Once you reach Mera High Camp you will get stunning views of the mountains. Overnight stay at the campsite in High Camp.

Today is special as you will climb Mera Peak at an altitude of 6474m. You will wake up around 1-2 am and have your short breakfast. We will start climbing the peak early because winds blow rapidly in the afternoon, making climbing extremely difficult. Pay attention and listen to your guide during this hike toward the top.

The stunning 360 views of several mountains like Everest, Cho-Oyu, Nurse, Kanchenjunga, Baruntse, Ama Dablam, and others await you at the top.

Now, you will start descending towards High Camp. Take a brief breather in High Camp and continue descending for nine to ten hours until you reach Khare, where you will stay overnight.

This is the reserve contingency day for Mera Peak in case you were unable to climb it yesterday due to some circumstances.

The descending continues today as well. We’ll start trekking downwards from Khare for six to seven hours till we reach Kothe. After four hours of descending, you’ll reach Thangnak and then a few more hours of descending will take you to Kothe. Overnight stay in Kothe.

After a short breakfast in Kothe, you will keep moving forward as today’s destination is Thuli Kharka. At first, you will start climbing altitude, passing through lush green forests, but after one hour of trekking, you will start descending again. We will keep moving west alongside the Hinku River until we reach Thuli Kharka. This is also another place that provides exceptional mountainous views.

On the second last day of your trek, you will trek for six to eight hours from Thuli Kharka to Lukla. After moving for some distance, you ascend until you reach the mesmerizing Zatrawa La Pass. Soak in another beautiful view of the mountains and descend to Chutanga. A few more hours of descending later, you will reach Lukla.

Today is the final day of the trek as you fly back to Kathmandu or Manthali from Lukla. It takes a 40 to 45-minute flight where you can remember all the amazing moments you encountered during this trek. We hope you enjoyed your adventure and return soon.