Mera Peak

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On arrival at Kathmandu international airport received by Himalayaasuka Treks & Expedition staff and guide for short transfer to you hotel in the centre of Kathmandu city in and around active place of Thamel. After checking your rooms getting refreshed meet with other member for group briefing with full information of the hotel-trek and climb-culture with other necessary details with group dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese Restaurants.

Day 02: In Kathmandu tour around world heritage sites.

Free day in Kathmandu preparation for trek and climb of Mera Peak, and one can join in our tour around Kathmandu at places of interest as Kathmandu city and the valley steeped with world Heritage Sites.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Chutanga 3,020 m- 04 hrs.

Morning scenic short flight of 35 mins flying from Kathmandu to land at Lukla airport, called Tenzing and Hillary tribute to late legendry mountaineers the first to conquer Mt. Everest in 1953. At Lukla with time for refreshment and getting organize with porters to carry heavy baggage and then walk past Lukla town and farm villages to reach at Chutanga located within forested surrounding in serene environment.

Day 04: Trek to Thuli-Kharka 4,300 m-06 hrs.

Walk starts heading with steep climb to cross high rocky ridges of Kalo and Naulekh Himal then over Zatwar-la and Zatwar-Og pass at 4,300 m high to reach within Inkhu valley and for overnight camp at Thuli- Kharka around its lovely grazing area.

Day 05: Trek to Kote 4,182 m - 06 hrs.

From Thuli-Kharka, morning walk leads with excellent view of Peak 43 and Kusum Kanguru peaks, reaching a scenic Inku valley, facing Mera Peak South Face as walk enters rhododendron and pine forest within nice grassy field for overnight stop.

Day 06: Trek to Tangnag 4,360m - 05 hrs.

A lovely walk into forested area to reach a summer pasture at Mosum-Kharka for brief stop or possible lunch break, afternoon a long walk of few hours to reach wide open valley of Gondaishung near Thangnak area a place of religious importance with a small old Buddhist shrine, as walk continues to Thangnak for overnight stop in tented camp.

Day 07: At Tangnag with rest day for acclimatization.

At this altitude at above 4,360 meters high, necessary rest day for acclimatization, before heading higher altitude and for the climb of Mera Peak, today a short hike to get the best views of Peak 43 at 6,769m with Mera Peak.

Day 08: Trek to Khare at Mera Base Camp 5,045 m- 04 hrs.

From Tangnag with nice rest day, starting with moderate walk with scenery that surrounds Inku valley, walk follows on moderate path over moraine dam of Charpatti Tal (lake), leading to a high area, lined with cairns with glacial lake, climbing for short while as the path leads downhill to a large pasture land at Dig Kharka, walking for an hour across boulder strewn hillside to reach Khare within Mera Peak base camp.Walk over Mera Glacier, heading straight on ice sections for shortwhile, then gentle descent reaching at Mera Base Camp for overnight camp, with time for relaxation and prepare for Mera peak climb.

Day 09: At Khare / Mera peak base camp for acclimatization and practice climbing near ice and snow on natural wall.

To make the climb safe and success important to reserve another rest day at base camp for acclimatization as well preparation for Mera Peak climb, here guide will check the route of climb making necessary arrangement required for the climb.

Day 10: Climb to High Camp 5,780 m - 04 hrs.

After rest at Mera base camp, walk further up to set High Camp to make the climb much easier and accessible to reach the summit of Mera peak, normally climbers make it from the base camp to Mera peak, but it is always safe and best adding more camp before thesummit bid. Morning on leaving Mera base camp, head across Mera La to reach Mera High Camp, after few hours of hard walk on high altitude with few stops in between reaching at Mera High Camp, for last camp before the climb, afternoon our expert guide will scout area of the route of climb and fix ropes where necessary, rest of the day preparation for Mera Peak climb this high camp offers outstanding view of Mt. Everest, Mt.Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse peaks.

Day 11: Climb Mera Summit 6,461 m / 21, 1907 ft - 08 hrs

Our final and ‘Big Day; of the adventure, start early before dawn as climb to steep slope, and after a hard strenuous walk of less technical difficulty reaching on top Mera peak, which makes you feel on top of the world at this very height. From the top enjoy panorama of peaks with Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Baruntse with Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho- Oyu all the way to east horizon facing Mt. Kanchenjunga with series of snow capped peaks, after a hard climb, descend with care towards base camp.

Day 12: Reserve in case of bad weather condition.

Himalaya Asuka reserves this day as contingency, just in case of unfavorable / bad weather conditions which can obstruct our routine and itinerary days. As Himalayan even in best times can be unpredictable, if all goes well according to our itinerary spending spare day on route to Lukla having easy and enjoyable short day walk.

Day 13: Trek to Tangnag 4,360m - 06 hrs.

After a great feat and adventure of a life time experience, return journey on the same trail to Lukla, where long good walk lead you backat Tangnag for overnight stop.

Day 14: Trek to Thuli Kharka 4,300 m - 05 hrs.

From Tangnag morning walk takes you back into forested area of blue Himalayan pines and rhododendrons, heading past grazing area and then with gentle climb with final views of Mera Peak and other high mountains to reach at Thuli Kharka for overnight stop.

Day 15: Trek to Chutanga 3,430 m - 05 hrs.

Morning head for steep climb towards Zatwar-la pass facing views over Dudh Kosi River and Numbur Himal, after a brief stop on top of the pass a steep descend brings you at Chutanga for last overnight stop just before Lukla.

Day 16: Trek to Lukla - 04 hrs.

After an exciting adventure on Mera Peak climb, our last walk of the adventure a short walk back to Lukla reaching on good time for overnight stop in the comfort of nice lodge, celebrate the victory and success of the climb among fellow staff-guides and members.

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

After a great adventure around high Khumbu and Everest where short walk takes you to Tenzing -Hillary airport and then short flight brings you at Kathmandu, on landing at Kathmandu airport transfer to your respective hotels.

Day 18: Spare and Contingency day in Kathmandu.

Reserve as extra day for contingency just in case of flight delay and cancellation at Lukla or in the beginning of the trip due to unfavorable weather condition, this free day allows you to individual activities or join in another interest tour.

Day 19: International Departure Homeward bound.

Last day in the land of high Himalaya and varied interesting cultures, depart from the hotel as time for your international flight homeward bound, or to next respective destinations, after enjoying marvelous and grand time in Nepal and on Mera Peak Adventure Climb within hidden areas of Everest.