14-Day Mera Peak Trek in Nepal with Summit and Sherpa Support
About This Tour
Embark on a thrilling 14-day Mera Peak expedition in Nepal, designed for adventurous mountaineers. Trek through diverse landscapes, including lush forests, high...
Duration: 14 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Lukla, Mera Peak · Languages: English, Hindi, Nepali
Know before you go: If you are a solo traveller, please email us.; Kindly contact us before booking for pre-information.; Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality and Sagarmatha National Park permit and fee are included only if that option is selected.; Ramechhap - Lukla - Ramechhap flight is included only if that option is selected.; Accommodation at a tea house or camp is included only if that option is selected.
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What's Included
- Private vehicle service for airport pick-up and drop-off, covering both domestic airports
- Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Permit
- Garbage Deposit and Stool Shipment Transfer and fees
- Trekking route map
- Essential climbing gear for the expedition
- Three meals a day during expedition and trekking days
- Staff salary and allowance including equipment, food, clothing costs, and insurance
- High camp service including high altitude tent, cooking EPI gas, and cooking pot
- Group climbing gear
- Staff tent, store tent, cooking equipment, and other necessary supplies
- Government licensed Sherpa guide for climbing
- Sherpa guide's salary, allowance, equipment, food, and clothing
- Medical first aid kit
- Summit certificate issued by NMA and Marvel after a successful expedition
Not Included
- International flight airfare
- Fixed and dynamic rope
- Nepali visa fee
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Kathmandu
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Domestic flight or private jeep (from one place to another)
- Mandatory high altitude travel insurance (search for insurance that covers this cost)
- Accident, medical, emergency helicopter evacuation
- Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs (rescue, medication, repatriation, medical tests, and hospitalization costs)
- Oxygen bottles, masks, and regulators in emergency conditions (oxygen bottles generally not required below 7000 meters)
- Personal expenses (drinks and alcoholic beverages)
- Personal equipment, clothing, packing bags, medical kit, trekking, and climbing gear
- Individual climbing gear and equipment for rope fixing
- Tipping costs for guides and service workers (100 USD per staff excluding sherpas)
- Summit bonus for Sherpas (250 USD)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu and Expedition Briefing
Arrive in Kathmandu. Get greeted and transferred to your hotel. Get greeted and transferred to your hotel. Rest and complete last-minute shopping. Rest and complete last-minute shopping. Attend a briefing about the Mera Peak expedition. Attend a briefing about the Mera Peak expedition.
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2Day 02
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Chhuthang
Take a scenic flight to Lukla. Begin trekking through forested trails and small settlements. Begin trekking through forested trails and small settlements. Reach Chhuthang for the first night on the trail. Reach Chhuthang for the first night on the trail.
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3Day 03
Cross Zatrwa La Pass to Thuli Kharka
Complete a challenging ascent crossing Zatrwa La Pass. Enjoy breathtaking views from the summit. Enjoy breathtaking views from the summit. Descend to the meadowed area of Thuli Kharka. Descend to the meadowed area of Thuli Kharka.
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4Day 04
Descend Through Forests to Kothe
Trek through rhododendron forests. Follow the Hinku Valley trail down to the river. Follow the Hinku Valley trail down to the river. Arrive at Kothe, a small riverside settlement. Arrive at Kothe, a small riverside settlement.
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5Day 05
Follow the Hinku River to Thaknak
Follow the Hinku River and gradually gain altitude. Reach Thaknak for acclimatization. Reach Thaknak for acclimatization. Enjoy stunning mountain views as the landscape opens up. Enjoy stunning mountain views as the landscape opens up.
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6Day 06
Trek to Khare Base Camp
Proceed to Khare, the base camp for Mera Peak. Hike slowly and steadily due to the thinner air. Hike slowly and steadily due to the thinner air. Rest and prepare for the climbing days.
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7Day 07
Acclimatization and Climbing Training at Khare
Take a rest day to adjust to the high altitude. Receive technical training on crampons, harnesses, and ropes. Receive technical training on crampons, harnesses, and ropes.
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8Day 08
Ascend to Mera High Camp
Ascend through snow-covered slopes. Set up camp at Mera High Camp. Set up camp at Mera High Camp. Prepare for an early summit attempt. Prepare for an early summit attempt.
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9Day 09
Summit Mera Peak and Return to Khare
Start early before dawn. Climb roped to the summit. Climb roped to the summit. Enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga. Enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga. Descend to Khare for overnight rest. Descend to Khare for overnight rest.
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10Day 10
Descend Back to Kothe
Retrace your steps down the Hinku Valley. Enjoy easier breathing at the lower altitude. Enjoy easier breathing at the lower altitude. Spend the night in Kothe.
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11Day 11
Climb Back to Thuli Kharka
Climb through forests and ridges to Thuli Kharka. Feel stronger after the summit experience. Feel stronger after the summit experience.
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12Day 12
Cross Zatrwa La Pass and Return to Lukla
Cross Zatrwa La Pass again. Descend to Lukla. Descend to Lukla. Celebrate the completion of the trekking journey. Celebrate the completion of the trekking journey.
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13Day 13
Fly Back to Kathmandu
Take a morning flight to Kathmandu. Relax, shop, or sightsee in the afternoon. Relax, shop, or sightsee in the afternoon.
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14Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Conclude your Mera Peak expedition. Conclude your Mera Peak expedition.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.