Mera Peak Climbing – 17 Days

Trip Overview: -

Mera Peak is a mountain which is in the Sagarmatha region of Nepal. At 6,476 metres (21,247

ft) it is classified as a trekking peak. Mera Peak has been one of the popular destinations for

peak climbing. The first successful ascent was made by Col. Jimmy Roberts and Sherpa Sen

Tenzing on May 20, 1953. From the summit of Mera Peak, other Himalayan peaks like Mount

Everest, Lhotse, and Cho. And other can be seen easily.

It is the more popular among 33 peaks of Nepal. Beside the panoramic views at Mera it is also

the highest peak. In fact it’s probably fair to say that the summit of Mera Peak is the highest

point in the entire Himalaya.

Outline Itinerary: -

Day 1: Arrival at the Airport (1345m/4428ft)

Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m/9186ft)- 35 min / B.L.D

Day 3: Lukla to Chutanga (3050m/10006)- 4 hrs / B.L.D

Day 4: Chutanga to Tuli Kharka (3900m/1275ft)- 6 hrs / B.L.D

Day 5: Tuli Kharka to Kothe (4095m/13435ft)- 5 hrs / B.L.D

Day 6: Kothe to Thangnak (4350m/14271ft)- 4 hrs / B.L.D

Day 7: Rest day at Thangnak / B.L.D

Day 8: Thangnak to Khare (5045m/16551ft)- 3 ½ hrs / B.L.D

Day 9: Khare to Mera Base Camp (5300m/17388ft)- 4 / 5 hrs / B.L.D

Day 10: Mera Base Camp to High Camp (5780m/18963ft)- 4 / 5 hrs / B.L.D

Day 11: Mera High camp to Summit and Return to Khare (6476m/21246ft)- / B.L.D

Day 12: Khare to Kothe (3600m/11811ft)- 5 hrs / B.L.D

Day 13: Kothe to Thuli Kharka (4320m/13200ft)- 6 hrs / B.L.D

Day 14: Thuli Kharka to Lukla: via Zatrwa La Pass (2800m/9186ft)- 7 hrs / B.L.D

Day 15: Lukla to Kathmandu Flight – 35 min / B.

Day 16: Sightseeing in Kathmandu / B. D

Day 17: Transfer to Airport / B

Detailed Itinerary: -

Day 1: Arrival at the Airport (1345m/4428ft)

Airport representative from our company pick you up from airport upon your arrival. Then

transfer you to the hotel for short briefing about the trip. In the meantime, you can roam

around the city to get familiar with new city or take a rest and relax.

Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m/9186ft)- 35 min

After breakfast in the morning, we take flight to Lukla. This is 35 minute of astounding flight

offering marvelous views of Everest range. In Lukla, you meet our supportive team and start

trek to Phakding.

Day 3: Lukla to Chutanga (3050m/10006)- 4/5 hrs

From Lukla we trek to Chutanga. It is an easy trek and we trail through thick forest of silver

fir, birch, pines and rhododendron trees. Then continuously descending to the pristine

Rhododendrona & Pine sceneries, we reach Chutanga. Chutanga have many small streams

and is a summer pasture.

Day 4: Chutanga to Thuli Kharka (3900m/1275ft)- 6 hrs

We pass through Zwatra La, climb and cross Kalo Himal Ridge in the Nau Lekh. Climbing

uphill to the ridge with Buddhist prayer flags, we traverses across a boulder slope. We can

view great scenery of Himalaya across Dush Koshi. And after viewing an impressive view, we

walk for about half an hour and reach Thuli Kharka.

Day 5: Thuli Kharka to Kothe (4095m/13435ft)- 5 hrs

Today we leave Thuli Kharka and descend down to Hinku Valley.The trek is fascinating as we

cross three ridges: Hinku River, Hinku Valley and Kothe. Plunging to the Hinku River and

rambling toward Kothe, the trail possesses rhododendron forests and is full of tall

Himalayan pines. We also happen to admire and view Peak 43 and Kusum Kanguru.

Day 6: Kothe to Thangnak (4350m/14271ft)- 4 hrs

Our walk for today starts from the shadow of Mera Peak and along the ridge of Hinku River.

Strolling couple of hours we reach Gondi hung and observe 200 year old Lungsumgba

Gompa where we can find Mera Peak scripted in rock along with its route to reach Mera.

Then after a short walk we reach Thangnak – Thangnak is situated in a wide U-shaped

valley, dwarfed by surrounding mountains.

Day 7: Rest day at Thangnak

For acclimatizing in high altitude, we rest in Thangnak. It is very gorgeous place to make

oneself surrounded with mountains from all side and we visit Sabal Tsho Lake. We also have

to take acclimatization hike to cairn (5271m) which is on the flank of Kusum Kangguru

(6367m).

Day 8: Thangnak to Khare (5045m/16551ft)- 3 ½ hrs

Moving slowly from east side of Thangnak, we follow to Dig Kharka from Dig Glacier and get

to be amazed by stupendous view of Charpate Himal. As we trail further, we approach

Hinku Nup and Shar Glacier. From here we reach khare for a lovely evening and to witness a

beautiful north face of Mera Peak.

Day 9: Khare to Mera Base Camp (5300m/17388ft)- 3 / 4 hrs

Walking through steps full of boulder, we reach Mera Base Camp. In the Camp our Guide

will give you basic instructions and cautions you have to take in the ascent. You will learn

climbing techniques, about different gears and information. Later in the evening, we talk

with experienced climbers and gain some useful insights.

Day 10: Mera Base Camp to High Camp (5780m/18963ft)- 4 / 5 hrs

Today we initiate our trek from Base Camp and climb about 400 meters before reaching

High Camp. High Camp is located right at the Base of Big rock making us feel warm and

getting an opportunity to view great sunrise and sunset. Along the trek we can see

stupendous views of Mt. Everest (8848m), Mr. Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m),

Kanchenjunga and others.

Day 11: Mera High camp to Summit and Return to Khare (6476m/21246ft)-

Mera Peak is asserted as the highest trekking peak in Nepal. Today is going to be our

unforgettable day because we are going to ascend Mera. We usually wake up very early in

Morning (around 2 am) and take our climbing equipments to summit. As we ascend, the

first ray of sun hits the mountain and we can enjoy full view of amazing Mountain View

from above. Spending some time in the summit, we take journey back to Khare.

Day 12: Khare to Kothe (3600m/11811ft)- 5 hrs

Rewinding our trip, we return back to Kothe for another wonderful evening and you can

enjoy local wines and other treats.

Day 13: Kothe to Thuli Kharka (4320m/13200ft)- 6 / 7 hrs

From Kothe, we ascend through thick and lush forest of rhododendron. After enjoying the

hills full of rhododendrons, we reach Thuli Kharka - where we once more enjoy views of

Mera North, Mera Central and South Face.

Day 14: Thuli Kharka to Lukla: via Zatrwa La Pass (2800m/9186ft)- 7 hrs

Leaving Thuli Kharka we ascend to Zatrwa La Pass making it the last day of trekking. From

there we can view stunning view of Lukla valley and further trailing down, we reach

Chutanga. We trek further from Chutanga till we reach Lukla village and conclude our

climbing.

Day 15: Lukla to Kathmandu Flight – 35 min

Leaving mountains behind, we take flight to Kathmandu. Flights are scheduled in the

morning and after we arrive at the Kathmandu airport, you are escorted to hotel and to

witness the diverse culture in of Nepal – we do shopping & half day sightseeing

(Swayambhunath-“Monkey Temple”). Later in the evening, you attend a dinner program as

complementary from Sunrise Adventure Trek and celebrate successful summit.

Day 16: Transfer to Airport

After breakfast, we exchange our last good-bye and our airport representative drops you to

the airport. You are dropped three hours prior to your scheduled flight for custom check

out. Hopefully this will be a lifetime memory for you and never forget our gifted country,

Nepal. Have a safe journey!

What’s Included

 All airport pick up and drop in Private vehicle

 All transportation A/C car, tourist deluxe bus during trips

 Two/ three star category hotel in the city in twin sharing bed with breakfast basis & nice

trekking lodge during trekking

 Whole accommodations during trips

 We provide sleeping bag & down-jacket during trek (if you don’t have your own but

return after trek)

 Full meals during trekking as mention in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )

 Some seasonal fruits

 First aid medicine item, T-shirt & Trip achievement certificate

 Trekking permit & TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)

 Special Professional Climbing Guide and porters their salary, accommodation, meals

and their insurance

 One especial cultural show and farewell dinner program

 Our government tax official expenses

 Climbing Permit

 Climbing equipment & all gears

What’s Excluded

 Extra meals in the Kathmandu & dessert items, any types of drinks

 Clients international air ticket & tour entrance fees, climbing personal gears

 Clients travel insurance & tips for the trekking crew

Note – B.L.D (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Above all inclusive packages will be cost US $ 2290 per person for standard service.