Mera Peak Climbing

On your arrival day, the crewmember of Nepal Trekking Routes (NTR) welcomes you at the Kathmandu Airport. Then, you will be transferred to the hotel booked for you lodgings.

After having breakfast, the tour guide of NTR takes you around the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. You will visit Swayambhunath Stupa (the Monkey Temple), Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath. You can observe the history and architectural beauties of these cultural and religious sites. In the evening, the Sherpa guide gives you the details about Mera Peak climbing itinerary.

After having breakfast, you fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport). You enjoy the aerial scenery of the lush valleys, amazing landscapes and high altitude villages. Similarly, the snowcapped peaks of the Great Himalayas including the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest will come into your sight!

After landing at Lukla, the gateway to Everest Base Camp trek, you continue the walk towards Chutok (also Chutunga). The trail goes through  the magnolia and rhododendron forests of Sagarmatha National Park. On the way, you have to cross some old bridges and Nangbu Village. Relishing the snowy peaks of Everest region, you finally reach the destination. Walk around the village to learn more about their lifestyle, culture and tradition.

For the first few hours, the trekking track moves along a small ridge. You should be quite careful as the track is slippery until you cross Kari La Pass (3,145m). Following the narrow trail penetrating through the rhododendron and bamboo forests, you walk along the Dudh Koshi Valley.  While moving ahead, you can enjoy the beauty of the surrounding. The main occupation of the people of this Himalayan village is agriculture and trading the herbal products.

After having breakfast, you begin the journey towards Ningsow, another stopover during Mera Peak climbing. By crossing the Panggom La Pass (3,176m), you exit from Panggom. Following the steady path, you turn northwards and walk across the Peseng Kharka Khola. Crossing the Peseng Kharka Khola and the Ningsow Khola, you reach the final destination of the day for the night rest.

The trail up to Ramailo Danda is steep and rugged from Chhetra Khola. From the top of the hillock, you can have the stunning outlook of Mera Peak and Salpa Peak (4,153m). The uphill and downhill path takes you into the Makalu Barun National Park. The trail from Makalu Barun National Park to Chhetra Khola is named the Pasang Lhamu trekking trail. You might see some rare species of animals of the national park like red pandas in the course of the journey.

After having breakfast, you begin the voyage towards the main trekking tail of Mera Peak climbing. Walking past the Majang Khola, you meet the trail that goes along the Hinku Khola. Walking along the rugged trail, you reach Tashing Ongma, a village having a few seasonal teashops. You stop the trip at Kothe after crossing the Sanu Khola bridge.

Although you have to cover the trail that leads you to 600 metres high, the trekking is easy one. Walking along the Hinku Khola banks in the shadow of Mera Peak, you march past some temporary yak herders’ sheds. Enjoying the splendid vistas of Kusum Kangru (6,367m) and other snowcapped peaks, you go across a 200-hundred year old gompa. The gompa gives you the information about Mera Peak climbing route and elevation. Finally, you reach Thaknak for the night rest.

By enjoying the alluring outlooks of Mera Peak, Kusum Kangru and Kyashar Peak (6,769m), you move ahead. From nearby Khare, you can see the colourful tent camps set by various expedition teams and the lodges. The cloudy weather adds up to the beauty of this place. Khare is the last village before Mera Peak Base Camp. You have two choices here: to set up your tented camp or stay at a lodge.

Actually, the acclimatization day is planned for the proper preparation for scaling the Mera Peak Summit. The Sherpa guide trains you to use the climbing peaks and gives you some techniques to complete this expedition. You also get the better knowledge about climbing with the help of the rope. If you have any confusion, you can consult with the climbing guide.

The trail to Mera Peak Base Camp is rugged and slippery as it is covered with the snow. So, you should be quite careful while moving ahead. In some circumstances, you may have to use crampons and ice axes as well. Similarly, you may have to use rope to reach the destination safely. After walking for about 4 hours, you reach the camping site. Overnight at a tented camp.

You begin the trip today after having breakfast moving towards the Mera La Pass (5,415m). Even though the trail is steep and rugged, you don’t have to walk much longer. From High Camp, you have the best astounding view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Baruntse and Chamlang.

This is the most awaited day of the entire Mera Peak climbing itinerary. You are going to be on the summit of Mera Central Peak. You should start the hiking to the summit after midnight to avoid the hurdles created by the strong wind and sunlight. With the help of headlamp, you have to cross some crevasses. Following the steep ice-covered path, you mount on the summit.

Once you are on the top, you can have the 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Mt. Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu (8,463m), Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Baruntse and Chamlang. Shoot the lifetime moment in your camera and your mind as much as you can. Then, you descend towards High Camp and have your lunch. Finally, by crossing Mera Peak Base Camp, you trek back towards Khare for the night station.

By enjoying the Himalayan views and stunning landscapes, you start the retreat journey. You walk across some small Himalayan Sherpa villages and monasteries en route. The major villages you have to go across are Thaknak, Gondisung and Mosom Kharka.

You follow the banks of the Hinku Khola for some time of the journey today. Afterwards, you walk along the trail passing through the dense forests of rhododendron up to Thakthor Village. Perhaps, you have your lunch over there and continue towards Thuli Kharka for the night rest.

It is the last day of trekking from Thuli Kharka to Lukla. So, you start the journey after having breakfast. You enjoy the high altitude villages surrounded by the green forests and the snowcapped peaks above them. Crossing Chhetra La Pass (also Zatrawa La Pass: 4,600), you go past Kharitang village and Chutang village. Chhetra La Pass is the highest pass of Mera Peak climbing itinerary to start and end at Lukla. By walking for about 7 hours along the rocky trails, you reach Lukla for the night rest. And here you make the celebration of Mera Peak climbing success that gives you lifelong memories!

While having breakfast, you can enjoy the sunrise view of the landscapes and snowy peaks of Everest region. Then, you fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla Airport. During the flight, you can have the aerial view of the entire Everest region for the last time this year. After landing at the Kathmandu Airport, you will be shifted to the hotel. In the spare time, either go for shopping or celebrate it with your friends.

In this way, you have come to the end of  Mera Peak climbing 18 days’ itinerary. Thus, the representative of NTR escorts you to the airport according to your flight schedule.