Mera Peak Summit Climb

Conquer Nepal’s highest trekking peak on this 20-day fully-supported expedition

Mera Peak Summit Climb

At 6,476m, Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. It is a demanding mountain climb due to its sheer scale and altitude, but requires only a limited level of technical skill, and is thus an excellent goal for mountaineers with only moderate climbing experience. Our 20-day expedition allows plenty of time for glacier training and acclimatisation. Located in the spectacular Khumbu region, Mera offers a window onto some of the world's most dramatic climbing peaks.

Outline Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

    You will be met on arrival in Kathmandu and transferred to a comfortable hotel in the middle of the Thamel district.

  2. Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya (2,730m)

    After an early breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport to catch your flight to Lukla, in the Nepali Himalayas.

  3. Day 3: Paiya to Pangkongma (2,850m)

    This morning will see you trek 2-3 hours to Kari La, a high hill pass.

  4. Day 4: Pangkongma - Narjing Dingma (2,650m)

    Another early morning start soon brings you up to the Pangkongma Pass (3,180m), which is marked by some very ancient Buddhist stupas.

  5. Day 5: Narjing Dingma - Chalem Kharka (3,450m)

    Another spectacular day awaits, as you enter the rhododendron forest and climb Surkie La (3,085m), with stunning views along the way.

  6. Day 6: Chalem Kharka - Khula Kharka (4,120m)

    Today will see you continue along the ridge, which in some places narrows dramatically as gullies drop away steeply on either side.

  7. Day 7: Khula Kharka - Khote (3,480m)

    Leaving Khula Kharka this morning, you’ll progress deeper into the Hinku Valley to arrive at the village of Khote (3,480m), where you stay tonight.

  8. Day 8: Khote to Thangnag (4,350m)

    Today’s walk will be relatively short, as you trek along the ridge of the Hinku Khola, in the shadow of Mera Peak, to arrive at Gondishung, a summer herders' settlement in the west bank of the Hinku Drangka, where you stop for lunch.

  9. Day 9: Acclimatisation day in Thangnag

    Today has been set aside as an acclimatisation day in Thangnag.

  10. Day 10: Thangnag to Khare (4,940m)

    Leaving Thangnag this morning, you’ll follow the lateral moraine of the Dig glacier to arrive at Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal.

  11. Day 11: Glacier Training

    This morning, you’ll trek up to beginning of the Mera Glacier via a steep ridge that will later take you to Mera La. Here you will practice crampon use, ice axe technique and self-arrest with your guide.

  12. Day 12: Khare to Mera Base Camp (5,300m)

    Leaving Khare this morning, you trek along a boulder strewn course to reach Mera Peak Base Camp. The trail is steep, and it will take 3-4 hours to reach Base Camp.

  13. Day 13: Base camp to Mera High Camp (5,780m)

    The trek to High Camp will take approx. 2 hours and is along a rocky trail. The trail can be hazardous if it has recently snowed as there are crevasses – you will need to follow the advice of your guide and proceed slowly.

  14. Day 14: Mera High Camp - Mera summit (6,476m) - Khare (4,940m)

    Awake early and, after a warm cup of tea, head out into the cold to begin your long journey to the summit of Mera Peak.

  15. Day 15: Khare - Khote (3,840m)

    Descend from Khare to Khote along the same trail used during your ascent.

  16. Day 16: Khote - Chetera (4,100m)

    Today your descent route will start to diverge from that used on your ascent, as you follow what is a relatively new trail along the high open hillsides west of the Hinku River.

  17. Day 17: Chetera - Lukla (2,840m)

    The trail climbs to the Zatrawa La (4,580m), from where, on a clear day, you’ll get your last views of the mighty peak you have just climbed.

  18. Day 18: At leisure in Lukla/Contingency Day

    Day 18 is a contingency day, in case an extra day is needed during your ascent of Mera Peak. If your climb proceeds as planned, today will be at leisure in Lukla.

  19. Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu

    The scenic morning flight back to Kathmandu offers one last chance to say farewell to the mountains.

  20. Day 20: International Departure

    Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your international flight home.

Price guide

Price based on a group size of 2-5 and shared tented accommodation. For more detail, please refer to our "Nepal Trekking Rates" or contact us for a quotation based on your estimated group size and preferred travel dates.
Pricing

20 days from £2472pp

Pricing

20 days from £2472pp

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