Mount Mera Peak Climbing

Over the next two days, you will meet with our climbing leaders and trek guides. We will conduct a checklist for your equipment. We will also let you know if any equipment needs replacing or adding. We also make necessary preparations to process your trekking and climbing permits over these two days. You may also meet with other climbing participants of the expedition. Get to know each other as you will be treading the great mountains together.

We will pick you up early in the morning for your flight to Lukla. The flight to Lukla is breathtaking and, over the course of 40 minutes, you will witness some of the highest mountains in the world. After landing, we will walk along with the lush jungles crossing the Handi River to arrive at Surke village. Follow the trail south to the Chutok La Pass (2860m) to descend to Paiya (Chutok).

We continue along the Dudh Koshi valley where the first stretch is a descent to reach a bridge. The trail is laden with Rhododendron and Bamboo trees. We continue on this trail and head to the top of the Kari La Pass (3165m). We cross the pass and trek along the Dudh Koshi River valley to Panggom.

We will be crossing our third pass on the trek: the Panggom La Pass. We ascend steadily and turn northwards. From here on, we pass the hilly landscapes traversing along the hillsides and atop ridges. The trek today will give us the first proper glimpses of Mera Peak (6461m) and Naulekh peak ranges. After crossing the Panggom Pass, it will be mostly a descent along the Peseng Khola to Ningsow.

We will begin trekking after breakfast with the views of Mera Peak (6461m) and Salpa Danda. We trek along this relatively level trail through the Rhododendron and bamboo forests. We will also be entering the Makalu Barun National Park today and you may even see some rare animals, like the Red panda with luck on your side. We will be camping by the pristine Chhetra Khola. 

We follow the Chhetra Khola and then the Majang Khola after a junction. From here, we will be heading northwards to Mera Peak (6461m) alongside the Hinku Khola. As we trek ahead, the views of the Hinku Valley get more beautiful. The trail will lead to Tashing Ongma, which has seasonal tea shops. We will continue to Kothe after crossing the Sanu Khola.  

We will trek for about 3-4 hours along the west bank of the Hinku river with the views of Kusum Khangkaru (6367m), Mera Peak (6461m), and Charpate Himal ranges. We will arrive at Gordishung and continue to the Lungsumgba Gompa. The monastery is said to be 200 years old and sits prettily on the base of a big rock. Leaving the monastery, we will head to Thaknak. 

It is a short trek from Thaknak to Khare. However, we need to take it slow as we will be trekking tricky glacial moraines at high altitudes. We follow the Charpate Himal Glacier to Dig Kharka with the views of Charpate Himal. Further ahead is a junction with Hinku Nup and Shar glaciers which climbs up to Khare. 

The trail heads along the Mera glacier-studded with large boulders and smaller loose rocks. The glacier also has some cracks and crevasses which need careful navigation. We will need to set up camp here. Moreover, the High Camp offers clear views of Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse Shar (8393m), Makalu (8485m), and Cho Oyu (8201m). Get a good rest as we will need to wake up very early the next morning. 

We wake up before dawn and check and prep our equipment then continue along the Mera Glacier. The route is still full of crevasses and tricky sections. We will follow the trail which narrows up into an icy ridge and climbs all the way to the summit. The top of the peak gives enchanting views of the surrounding mountains. On clear days you get unobstructed views of nearby mountains such as Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8485m), Baruntse (7152m), Nuptse (7861m), and Chamlang (7312m). Next, we retrace our steps to the High Camp and then to Khare. 

After breakfast, we retrace our steps back. We will first head back down to Thangnak on a continuous descent. From Thaknak, we further descend to Kothe to spend the night. The trail will mostly consist of glacial moraines and scarce alpine vegetation. Following the stone steps, we head south for the final part of the trek.

After breakfast, we will begin the trek along the open hill slopes. Our route will meander along the hillsides and follow and cross the many branches of the Inkhu Khola. We will arrive at a junction near the village of Taktho. From here on, we take the right trail which will descend. The final section of the trip will have us ascending to Thuli Kharka. 

Today is the last day of the trek where we will descend to Lukla. However, we will need to cross over the Zatrwa La pass (4610m) first. The top of the pass provides us wonderful views of the Dudh Koshi valley and mountains in Cho Oyu, Kongde Ri, and Numbur Himal ranges. We will descend first to the village of Chutang before moving to Lukla. We can enjoy the evening in Lukla with a hearty whole meal and drinks.

We take an early morning flight from Lukla. As you bid your final goodbyes to the Himalayas, you land in Kathmandu. After landing in Kathmandu, a company representative will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel. The day back in Kathmandu can be spent resting or exploring any points of interest you have. Just be sure to attend the farewell dinner we host for you.

We bid you farewell with the best of wishes. Do not forget to bid your proper goodbyes to your fellow travelers and Mera peak expeditioners. A company representative will come to pick you up at your hotel and drop you off at the airport to head home.