Mera Peak, at 6467m, is one of Nepal's highest permitted trekking peaks, standing in magnificent isolation, and is a good mountain for trekkers who would like a straightforward introduction to mountaineering.
 
Mera’s extraordinary summit towers above the densely-wooded Hinku and Hongu valleys; in fact on a clear day you will see five of the six highest mountains on Earth. Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Everest (8848m) and Makalu (8463m) are all very close by, and, when it’s clear, you may just be able to see Kangchenjunga (8586m) on the Indian border far away to the east.  It’s a truly memorable view that you will never forget.
 
The British Army officer, Jimmy Roberts, the father of trekking in Nepal, and his Sherpa, Sen Tenzing were the first people to climb Mera Peak during a reconnaissance of the Hinku and Hongu valleys in 1953, just one year after the first ascent of Everest, so you are following in well-trodden footsteps during this outstanding trek.

Although physically very demanding on account of its altitude, the actual climb on Mera Peak is not technically difficult, although it requires stamina and excellent physical fitness. Our itinerary has been carefully designed to allow gradual acclimatization for the ascent, primarily through the trek through the virgin forest of the Hinku Valley. Our local lodge and camping services and experienced trekking staff are second to none, while our dedicated climbing guide will ensure that your Mera Peak trip will leave an indelible memory in your life.

Mera Peak and Hinku Valley trek is not only about reaching an impressive summit but also a fascinating combination of mountain trekking, exploration and culture. The trail leads though traditional terraced Sherpa, Rai and Tamang farming villages, and on to pristine bamboo and rhododendron jungle, while the rhododendron and blue pine forest trails of the Hinku Valley give way to dwarf juniper and then moorland with seasonal blue and white trumpet gentians.
Short, but exhilarating, mountain flights to and from Lukla will surely serve as memorable bookmarks in this chapter of challenging and fulfilling experiences in Nepal’s Solu Khumbu.

Itinerary at a glance

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transport to Hotel. [Overnight in hotel]
Day 02: Kathmandu: half-day world heritage sightseeing (Monkey temple and Patan/Bhaketpur), and preparing for trek. [Overnight in hotel; Meals B]
Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2840m.), trek to Paiyan (2835m.) [Overnight in lodge; Descent 5m; Meals B,L,D; Time 5 hrs trekking]
Day 04: Trek to Pongkongma (2850m) [Overnight at lodge; Ascent 15m; Meals B,L,D; Time 6 hrs trekking]
Day 05: Trek to Naji Dingma (2650m) [Overnight at lodge; Descent 200m; Meals B,L,D; Time 7 hrs trekking]
Day 06: Trek to Chalen Kharke (Jungle Camp)(3160m). [Overnight at lodge; Ascent 310m; Meals B,L,D; Time 7 hrs trekking]
Day 07: Trek to Gotay (3600m). [Overnight at lodge; Ascent 440m; Meals B,L,D; Time 5 hrs trekking]
Day 08: Acclimatization at Gotay. [Overnight at lodge; Meals B,L,D]
Day 09: Trek to Tangnag (4350m). [Overnight at lodge; Ascent 750m; Meals B,L,D; Time 7 hours walking]
Day 10: Acclimatization /rest day at Tangnag. [Overnight at lodge; Meals B,L,D]
Day 11: Trek to Khare (5000m), base camp for Mera Peak. [Overnight at lodge; Ascent 650m; Meals B,L,D; Time 5 hours walking]
Day 12: Acclimatisation, preparation and skills training. [Overnight inlodge; Meals B,L,D]
Day 13: Trek to Mera La (5350m). [Overnight in camping; Ascent 350m; Meals B,L,D; Time 6 hours walking]
Day 14: Trek to Mera High camp (5800m) final sorting out and practice climbing gear. [Overnight in camping; Ascent 450m; Meals B,L,D; Time 5-6 hours walking]
Day 15: Summit Mera Central Peak (6476m) and or Mera North Peak (6476m), and return to Khare (5000m). [Overnight in lodge; Ascent 676m and Descent 1476m; Meals B,L,D; Time 12 - 14 hours walking]
Day 16: Return trek to Gotay (3600m). [Overnight in lodge; Descent 440m; Meals B,L,D; Time 6-7 hrs trekking]
Day 17: Trek to Thuli Kharka (4320m), about 300 meters below the Zatrawa La. [Overnight in lodge; Ascent 720m; Meals B,L,D; Time 8 - 9 hrs trekking]
Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2840m) via Zatrawa La (4600m). [Overnight in lodge; Ascent 280m and Descent 1760m; Meals B,L,D; Time 8 hrs trekking]
Day 19: Morning fly to Kathmandu. Rest of the day free and relaxing. [Overnight at hotel; Meals B]
Day 20: Kathmandu; leisure time or optional visit to Jamarko (EPHC), our project in support of disadvantaged children. [Overnight at hotel; Meals B]
Day 21: Transfer to airport for international departure. [Meals B]


Every effort will be made to keep to our published itineraries, but as almost all of our treks involve adventure travel in remote mountain regions, we cannot guarantee this! Weather conditions, availability of porters, the health of team members, or even local political turmoil, can all contribute to changes beyond our control. Our trekking guides and their teams will endeavour to ensure that all our trips run according to our planned itineraries, but please be prepared to be flexible, if necessary.