Mera Peak Climb
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers are provided. KE Land Only package services begin with the evening meal.
Day 2: An early start for the dramatic flight through the mountains to Lukla (2840m). We spend the remainder of the day resting and acclimatising. We overnight in a basic lodge.
Day 3: A short and easy day of trekking off the beaten track, up through thinning forest to the grazing area of Chutanga (3050m). Camp.
Day 4: Acclimatisation day. We make a trek up to around 4000 metres giving views over the Dudh Khosi Valley and across to the Atwra La pass. We return to Chutanga. Camp.
Day 5: A long day mostly uphill to cross the Zatrwa La (4600m) and descend to Tuli Kharka a high pasture above the Hinku valley. Camp (4320m).
Day 6: We follow a delightful descending trail across three ridges, before dropping steeply down to the Hinku River and a final uphill to Gotay (3600m). Camp.
Day 7: Following the west side of the Hinku River, we trek via the Yak herders' summer settlement of Gondishung and its Buddhist shrine to Tagnag (4350m). Camp.
Day 8: Acclimatisation day. In the morning there is the option to trek up above camp for views of the Mera La. Afternoon to relax. Camp.
Day 9: We ascend an ablation valley beside the Dig Glacier to Kare, the basecamp area for Mera Peak. Camp (5000m).
Day 10: A day for further acclimatisation. We will have a skills training session and get ready for our ascent of Mera Peak. Camp.
Day 11: Leaving our base camp we trek up onto the glacier and traverse to the Mera La on the watershed of the Hinku and Hongu valleys. Camp (5415m).
Day 12: We continue our ascent of the North flank of Mera Peak to a spectacular eyrie nestled below a rocky outcropping on the ridge. Camp (5800m).
Day 13: We make the technically straightforward ascent of Mera Peak (6476m). The summit view includes 5 of the World's 6 highest mountains. We return to Khare. Camp.
Day 14: A contingency day in case of bad weather or delay. We may use this day to split the following day's trekking into two shorter days, descending first to Tagnag.
Day 15: We begin our return trek following the Hinku River to Gotay. Camp (3600m).
Day 16: Uphill again to reach Tuli Kharka below the Zatwra La. Camp (4320m).
Day 17: A final short climb to the Zatrwa La and then a long descent to Lukla. Overnight in a basic lodge.
Day 18: Taking a morning flight to Kathmandu, we will have plenty of time after lunch for further sightseeing or shopping. Hotel.
Day 19: A free day in Kathmandu. Optional guided sightseeing tour of the city's main attractions, which include colourful Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples. Hotel.
Day 20: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Complimentary airport transfers are provided for all flights.
