Climbing Mera Peak (6,476m) in Nepal, 18-day Expedition in the Himalayas

After you arrive in the beautiful city of Kathmandu, we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel to relax. Thereafter, we will brief you about the trek in the evening.

The day will be spent preparing and briefing about the climb. You will familiarize yourself with technical gear, equipment, legal formalities, health precautions and safety tips. Later, you can go for the last-hour shopping.

After breakfast, you will board one of the most scenic flights to Lukla. This 30-minute flight will offer spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and a deep gorge. Upon arrival, you will begin your trek. Heading eastwards crisscrossing through pristine hamlets and forests you will reach Chhutenga in about 3-4 hours.

From Chhutenga, you will walk uphill through rhododendron bushes and see beautiful waterfalls. Enjoying the surrounding beauty, you will reach Kharkateng in about 5 hours.

Today, you will head towards the Zatrwa La pass. Continuing downhill, with an occasional flat trail you will reach Thuli Kharka. On the way, you will see mesmerizing views the Hinku Valley, Kwangde to the east and Cho Oyu to the north.

A downhill trek with an occasional uphill hike through rhododendron bushes and pine trees takes us to Khothey. You will cross the Inkha river on the way.

Start towards Inkhu Khola valley on a flat terrain full of the debris of a retreating glacier. You will see clear views of Mera Central and Mera North and Mt. Kyashar right in front of you. Continuing further, you will reach Tagnak.

We will take a day to acclimatize at Tagnak. You can stroll around the village and head to the nearby ridge which leads to Mount Kusum Khangkaru (6373 m). Else, you can also explore the beautiful moraine-dammed lake hidden behind the Sabai Glacier.

The trail leads onto a large grassy plain called Dig Kharka (4659 m). With impressive views of Mera and Amadablam, you will continue until you arrive at Khare. The spot offers splendid vistas of the north face of Mera, Hinku Shar Glacier and Mera La.

Start with a steep trail below the glacier. As you will reach the glacier crest, continue towards the top near Mera La Pass to finally reach the Base Camp.

Heading on a rocky trail, you will reach the high camp alongside enjoying excellent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse. You will spend the night at Mera High Camp.

We will wake up early around 2 am. After breakfast, we will begin our ascent to the summit. Climbing steep slopes, we will get to the top to see mesmerizing views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8848m), Cho-Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), Kangchenjunga (8586m), Nuptse (7855m), Chamlang (7319m), Baruntse (7129m) and others peaks.

Later, you will retrace the same trail and stop at Khare for overnight.

Following the same path you used earlier, you will arrive at Khothey.

Enjoying stunning views of Mera North, Mera Central and the South face, we will continue to Thuli Kharka passing through rhododendron forests.

Once again, we will cross Zatrwa La Pass and Chhutanga before reaching Lukla. The view is dominated by Cho Oyu, Kongde Peak, Numbur Himal, Kusum Khangru and other Himalayan peaks.

Board yet another scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel.

Wander in the lively streets of Thamel and Asan and see the cultural sights of Kathmandu. In the evening, we will enjoy a cultural dinner.

Board your flight back home, taking with you numerous unforgettable memories.