Trip Overview:
Mera Peak (6,476m) is the highest trekking peak in Nepal and offers a truly exhilarating Himalayan experience. Located in the remote Hinku Valley of the Everest region, Mera Peak provides stunning views of five of the world’s highest mountains: Everest (8,848m), Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga.
This climb is ideal for those with good physical fitness and a strong sense of adventure. Although classified as a non-technical peak, it does require the use of basic mountaineering gear like crampons, harnesses, ice axes, and ropes. Pre-climb training is provided by experienced climbing guides before the summit push.
The trek to Mera Base Camp is an adventurous journey through dense forests, remote Sherpa villages, suspension bridges, and high mountain passes, especially Zatrwa La Pass, which adds to the excitement and challenge of the climb.
Highlights:
- Summit of Nepal’s highest trekking peak (6,476m)
- Spectacular views of five 8,000+ meter peaks
- Adventure through the isolated and untouched Hinku Valley
- Experience the thrill of snow and glacier climbing
- Unique Sherpa culture and breathtaking Himalayan scenery
- Pre-climb training at Base Camp by professional guides
- Altitude: 1,400m (4,593ft)
- Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
- Trek preparation and briefing.
- Altitude: Lukla 2,840m (9,318ft), Chutanga 3,100m (10,168ft)
- Morning flight to Lukla (35 minutes).
- Trek to Chutanga (approx. 4-5 hours).
- Altitude: Zatrwa La 4,600m (15,092ft), Thuli Kharka 4,300m (14,104ft)
- Trek to Thuli Kharka via Zatrwa La Pass (approx. 5-6 hours).
- Altitude: 3,691m (12,107ft)
- Trek to Kothe through scenic trails (approx. 6-7 hours).
- Altitude: 4,358m (14,295ft)
- Trek to Thaknak (approx. 3-4 hours).
- Altitude: 5,045m (16,548ft)
- Trek to Khare, the base for Mera Peak (approx. 3-4 hours).
- Altitude: 5,045m (16,548ft)
- Rest, acclimatize, and practice climbing techniques (ice axe, crampons, rope skills).
- Altitude: 5,780m (18,958ft)
- Ascend to Mera High Camp via glacier trails (approx. 5-6 hours).
- Altitude: Mera Peak 6,461m (21,193ft), Khare 5,045m (16,548ft)
- Early summit attempt and descend to Khare (approx. 11-12 hours).
- Altitude: 3,691m (12,107ft)
- Trek back to Kothe (approx. 4-5 hours).
- Altitude: 4,300m (14,104ft)
- Trek to Thuli Kharka (approx. 7-8 hours).
- Altitude: Zatrwa La Pass 4,600m (15,088ft), Lukla 2,840m (9,316ft)
- Trek to Lukla via Zatrwa La Pass (approx. 5-6 hours).
- Altitude: 1,400m (4,593ft)
- Morning flight to Kathmandu (35 minutes).
- Transfer to hotel and rest.