Overview
Mera Peak (6,476m/21,247ft) is high enough to be seriously challenging but does not require serious mountaineering skills being one of the least demanding peaks of this altitude. Let Himalayan Glacier guide you to the summit of this popular peak; neck high to the famous Himalayan giants. This peak rises to the South of Everest and dominates the beautiful and remote valleys of Hinku and Hunku. The ascent to this peak is made from the Mera La pass (5,415m/17,766ft) on the Northern Face, which connects the unpopulated valley of Hunku to the Hinku valley. The late Jimmy Roberts and Sen Tensing were the first climbers to conquer Mera Peak following this very route on 20th May 1953.
You are rewarded with panoramic views of Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,029ft), Cho-Oyu (8,201m/26,906ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,940ft), Makalu (8,463m/27,766ft), Kangchenjunga (8,586m/28,169ft), Nuptse (7,855m/25,770ft), Chamlang (7,319m/24,013ft). Cross Mingbo La (5815m/19074ft) and walking through the Hinku Valley; the fantastic view South Face of Ama Dablam. Being so lofty, reaching the summit really feels like an achievement.
Short Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival day in Kathmandu
Day 02 : Peak permit Preparation and official formalities
( You can use this day for rock climbing course or sightseeing )
Day 03 : Kathmandu- Lukla:35 min flight; 3-4 hour trek
Day 04 : Lukla - Chutok: 4-5 hours
Day 05 : Chutok - Pangkongma: 6-7 hours
Day 06 : Pangkongma: Rest
Day 07 : Pangkongma - Khure (Ningswa): 5-7 hours
Day 08 : Khure (Ningswa) - Chhatra Khola: 7-8 hours
Day 09 & 10 : Chhatra Khola - Kote - Tangnag: 4-7 hours
Day 11 : Tangnag: Rest
Day 12 : Tangnag - Khare: 3-4 hours
Day 13 : Ice climbing practice near Khare
Day 14 : Khare - Mera Base Camp: 3-4 hours
Day 15 : Mera Base Camp- Mera High Camp: 4-5 hour
Day 16 : Mera High Camp-Summit (6,476m/21,247ft) - Mera Base Camp: 7-9 hours
Day 17 : Mera Base Camp - Hunku valley: 5-7 hours
Day 18, 19 & 20 : Hunku valley - Mingbo La B.C - Mingbo La pass - Pangboche:
Day 21 : Pangboche- Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hours
Day 22 : Namche Bazaar - Lukla: 6-7 hours
Day 23 : Lukla - Kathmandu:
Day 24 : Free Day
Day 25 : International Departure
Cost
Lodge + camping trek
01 Person: GBP £2499
2 - 4 Persons: Per Person GBP £1899
4 - 6 Persons: Per Person GBP £1799
6 - 8 Persons: Per Person GBP £1699
8 - 12 Persons: Per Person GBP £1650
12 - 16 Persons: Per Person £1599
£10 from the purchase of this holiday goes directly towards supporting disadvantaged young children in Nepal through a charity chosen by Lumle Holidays Ltd.
Itinerary Detail
Day 01 : Arrival day in Kathmandu
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft). You may relax at the hotel, and briefing about next day trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Expedition Preparation and official formalities
(You can use this day for rock climbing course or sightseeing)
After breakfast, You will be taken to 3 Km drive to the place called Balaju, a natural rock climbing spot for your climbing course before departure to Lukla, the one day course will provide excellent opportunities to learn how to use rope, harness, Ice axe, crampons although there is no snow
Or
you can have a free day on your own or you can join for sightseeing in Kathmandu. If sightseeing we take to visit the highlights of Kathmandu valley as Kathmandu Durbar square, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. After day sightseeing evening prepare and check the equipments for the expedition and introduce with fellows members, Guide and chances to ask remaining question you may have and briefing about the trip and overnight at hotel. (Breakfast included)
Day 03 : Kathmandu- Lukla:35 min flight; 3-4 hour trek
(Trekking times only; stops not included) Take an early morning flight to Lukla, and get your first real peak of the Himalayas on the flight, arriving at the Lukla airstrip deep in the Khumbu region. The remaining day will be spent preparing for the expedition and becoming acclimatized to this altitude. Overnight in Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 04 : Lukla - Chutok: 4-5 hours
Experience your first breakfasts in the mountains whilst the Himalayan Glacier team organizes the porters to carry the luggage and gear and then you commence your adventure through Surke village where local legend says that this area was once a lake; hence the soil is really fertile. You reach your destination to Chutok (2,780m/9,121ft) for overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 05 : Chutok - Pangkongma: 6-7 hours
After short smooth walking path ascending, on the way you will cross over Chutok La (2,945m/9,662ft) and take a steep decent of 300m (984ft) to reach your campsite. Overnight in Pangkongma (2,850m/9,350ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 06 : Pangkongma: Rest
This is the first of the two specific acclimatization days. You can spend the day taking a day hike to view point or by relaxing and exploring around Pangkongma. Stay overnight in Pangkongma (2,850m/9,350ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 07 : Pangkongma - Khure (Ningswa): 5-7 hours
Today your trek north along the ridge of the river Hinku Khola. It takes the whole day to reach Khure but you are rewarded with fantastic views of 6,500m (21,325ft) peaks, Sanu Himal, Mojang Himal and Mera Himal. Overnight in Khure(Ningswa). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 08 : Khure (Ningswa)- Chhatra Khola: 7-8 hours
An early start is required for you to reach your campsite at Chhatra Khola. The path fallow ascends and descent to Chhatra Khola but you will see incredible view of Mera Range, Mojang Himal etc. Overnight in Chhatra Khola (3,500m/11,483ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 09-10 : Chhatra Khola - Kote - Tangnag: 4-7 hours
The trail ascends from Chhatra Khola to Kote through forests. The following day is another short day as you trek in the shadow of Mera Himal along the ridge of the Hinku Khola. Tangnag is a summer grazing area with the simplest of lodges and shops starting to develop. Overnight in Tangnag (4,350m/14,272ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 11 : Tangnag: Rest
Another an acclimatization day is essential here; it is in a superb setting surrounded by stunning peaks. There is a huge moraine in the north of Tangnag where a beautiful glacial lake, Sabal Tsho is dammed which is definitely worth a visit. A cairn (5,270m/17,290ft) on the flanks of Kusum Kangguru can also be rewarding and beneficial for acclimatization. Our climbing Sherpa provide you training course. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 12 : Tangnag - Khare: 3-4 hours
You follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines and to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to your camping spot, Khare (5025m/16,486ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 13 : Ice climbing practice near Khare
This morning after a breakfast, we prepare our gear for ice climbing just above the Khare and need to walk couple of hrs from where there are good views of the Mera La and the route up the mountain. This will also be a time for practicing few hrs Ice climbing and our leader will teach you and instruct about the climbing. After few hrs practicing at glacier, stroll back to camp and final preparation of our equipment and packing of our mountain bags and overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 14 : Khare - Mera Base Camp: 3-4 hours
A very short trek allowing for as much acclimatization time and a day walk as you make your way to Mera Base Camp. Reaching the pass Mera La (5,415m/17,766ft) allows us to see spectacular views; we then descend 100m (328ft) towards the Hongu side and set up base camp in the moraine below the ice. Overnight in Mera Base Camp (5,350m/17,552ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 15 : Mera Base Camp- Mera High Camp: 4-5 hour
Making your way to Mera High Camp can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses here. You make your way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. You set up a high camp and from here the views are outstanding, with Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and more piercing the skyline. Overnight in Mera High Camp (5,750m/18,865ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 16 : Mera High Camp-Summit (6,476m/21,247ft) - Mera Base Camp: 7-9 hours
You commence your summit day in the early light and end up with a 100m (328ft) ascent with rope and ice climbing to reach the summit. The magnificent views of Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,029ft), Cho-Oyu (8,201m/26,906ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,940ft), Makalu (8,463m/27,766ft), Kangchenjunga (8,586m/28,169ft), Nuptse (7,855m/25,770ft), Lubuche (6,145m/20,160ft), Chamlang (7,319m/24,013ft) are spectacular from the summit. You then retrace your steps to Mera Base Camp. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 17 : Mera Base Camp - Hunku valley: 5-7 hours
From the Mera La you descend into the Hunku valley. After about few hours you stop for lunch by a lake and then continue to the Hunku river, which you follow for another few hours to yet another spectacular campsite by the 'White Lake'/Lampokhari near Chamlang Himal. Overnight in Hunku valley (4,900m/16,076ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 18-20 : Hunku valley - Mingbo La B.C - Mingbo La pass - Pangboche:
You will start demanding trek from Hunku Valley and spent first night at Mingbo La B.C (5,400m/17,717ft), second day you will have experience crossing Mingbo La (5,815m/19,078ft) through the two sides. To reach Pangboche after a long few days of hard mountaineering and trekking is a delight! The comfort of the lodges in this occupied village is a warm welcome, which you feel, is well deserved. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 21 : Pangboche- Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hours
A steep descent of around 1500ft/500m leads through bird filled rhododendron bushes and fir trees to the Dudh Kosi River. Crossing this on yet another suspension bridge, we climb up the opposite side of the valley to reach the contouring path leading back to Namche Bazaar. Namche is the perfect place to enjoy some well-deserved celebrations. Overnight in Namche bazaar (3,400m/11,286ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 22 : Namche Bazaar - Lukla: 6-7 hours
Descending path brings you to Lukla where you started your trek three weeks ago, on arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax and you spend your last evening amongst the mountains. Overnight in Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Day 23 : Lukla - Kathmandu
Early morning fly to Kathmandu, giving you a last glimpse of the Himalayas and a reminder of your achievements. Transfer to your hotel; the day at leisure to rest, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights you missed during your first day in Kathmandu and evening celebration dinner together. Overnight in Kathmandu. (Breakfast & farewell dinner included)
Day 24 : Kathmandu free day of your own.
This is the free day and you can use it for your shopping .In the evening we will drive you for farewell dinner with cultural dance.
Day 25 : Final Departure
All too soon it's time to bid Nepal farewell and one realizes that we can never be intimate, only acquainted with this amazing adventure kingdom.
Cost Includes
Hotel in Kathmandu bed & breakfast with tourist standard
Climbing Permit fee of Mera Peak & Island peak
Meals: Fresh meal Breakfast, Lunch, dinner (All trekking food)
Climbing tents for base camp & high camp
Trekking & Climbing Guide, cook, Kitchen boy & 1 porter
Climbing Rope, Climbing food
Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight ticket
Life & medical Insurance for Guide, cook, helper, porter
1 climber 25 KG allowed carrying for equipments, if more extra cost for porter
Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer
National Park fees
Cost Excludes
International flights
Personal equipment for trekking & climbing
Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed
Trekking Sleeping bag/Jacket
Personal expenses
Tipping (Tips)
Bar bills & beverage
Mineral water
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