Trip Facts
Duration
18 days
Trip Grade
Difficult
Group Size
2-12
Highlights
- Summit Nepal’s highest trekking peak (6,476m) with professional guides.
- Witness sweeping views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Kanchenjunga.
- Traverse through untouched Hinku Valley, alpine forests, and remote Sherpa villages.
- High success rate with a carefully designed acclimatization plan.
- Optional training at Khare Base Camp to boost confidence before the summit.
- Full support with porters, climbing gear, permits, and lodge/camping accommodations.
Overview
The Mera Peak Climb is one of Nepal’s most exciting high-altitude excursions and is great for trekkers who want to try mountaineering. Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal, standing at 6,476 meters. It has the perfect mix of height, easy ascent, and vistas of five 8,000-meter giants, including Everest and Makalu.
The first part of this 18-day trip includes a picturesque flight to Lukla, followed by a hike through the quiet Hinku Valley. Unlike Everest Base Camp routes, Mera takes you off the beaten path, through quiet trails, rhododendron forests, glacial moraines, and alpine terrain. We ensure a slow and safe ascent, allowing ample time for acclimatization and basic climbing training at Khare. Summit day is a challenging but rewarding climb using fixed ropes and crampons, rewarded by unmatched Himalayan scenery.
Eco Himalaya’s package is fully guided and equipped, suitable for physically fit trekkers with some prior high-altitude experience. Whether you’re transitioning into alpine climbing or ticking off a Himalayan bucket-list peak, Mera Peak promises a breathtaking, empowering adventure.
Itinerary
When you get to Tribhuvan International Airport, our personnel will greet you and take you to your hotel in the center of Kathmandu. We will have a welcome supper and briefing in the evening to talk about the trip, the gear, and safety.
You need to get your permits, check your gear, and rent any equipment you need on this day. If you have time, you'll meet your climbing guide, go over the route, and tour Thamel or other UNESCO sites nearby.
Take a breathtaking 30-minute flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Himalayas. After meeting our porters, we descend on forested trails and cross streams to reach Paiya, a peaceful village.
Today we ascend to the Kari La Pass, then continue along a scenic trail surrounded by rhododendron and bamboo forests. We arrive at Panggom, a traditional Sherpa village.
Hiking through misty woods and past remote settlements, the path opens up with early views of Mera Peak. The day ends at a quiet hillside lodge in Ramailo Danda.
Trek deeper into the Hinku Valley, crossing small wooden bridges and wild terrain. Chhatra Khola lies on a serene riverbank, ideal for a restful evening.
Now, inside the upper Hinku Valley, we follow the roaring river upstream. Lush forests begin to thin as we approach the subalpine zone. Kothe offers a warm teahouse stay.
Today’s hike offers views of Mera’s north face. The landscape becomes rockier and colder. We rest at Thaknak, a glacier-side village, where you’ll begin to feel the altitude.
A short but steep ascent leads to Khare, the base camp for Mera Peak. The views of the Mera glacier and surrounding peaks are dramatic. We rest here and prepare for climbing.
A crucial day to adapt to the altitude. Our guides will teach rope work, crampon walking, and safety techniques. Practicing near the glacier boosts confidence for summit day.
We rope up and move across crevassed glaciers. After a physically demanding day, we reach High Camp and set up tents. Sunset views from here are absolutely stunning.
Summit day begins early (around 2–3 AM). The climb is long but non-technical, using fixed ropes and crampons. Reaching the summit offers surreal 360° views. After photos and celebration, we descend all the way to Khare.
A reserved buffer day in case of bad weather or additional acclimatization needs. If unused, we descend ahead of schedule.
We descend through familiar trails, now much easier with altitude behind us. Celebrate your summit over a warm meal in Kothe.
We climb again to cross a scenic ridge. The trail is filled with yak pastures and panoramic views of snow peaks.
The toughest day of descent. We cross the snowy Zatrwa La Pass and make a long, rewarding descent to Lukla for the final night in the mountains.
A morning flight brings you back to Kathmandu. Enjoy a well-earned rest, shop for souvenirs, or explore the city at your leisure.
We’ll transfer you to the airport for your onward journey. You're now officially a Himalayan summiteer!
Cost Details
Included
- Airport pickups and drops
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu)
- Full-board trekking and climbing with meals and accommodation
- Licensed climbing guide and Sherpa team
- Porters (1 porter per 2 clients)
- Mera Peak climbing permit and national park fees
- Group climbing gear (ropes, tents, cooking gear)
- Basic first aid kit and emergency contact service
Excluded
- International airfare and travel insurance
- Nepal visa fees
- Personal climbing gear (available for rent)
- Extra meals in Kathmandu
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal expenses like charging, Wi-Fi, drinks, and laundry
- Any extra days due to weather or illness
Useful Information
When it’s best to climb:
March through May and September through November. The weather is stable, the skies are clear, and there is a low chance of a landslide. Because of the monsoon and the harsh cold, summer and winter climbs are not a good idea.
Altitude Sickness and Acclimatization:
Mera Peak is at an elevation of over 6,000 meters, so it is important to get used to the higher elevation. Our plan includes two days to get used to the altitude, and the climb is slow and steady to lower the risk of AMS.
Climbing Level and Difficulty:
Mera Peak is an easy peak (Alpine Grade PD), so you don’t need any mountaineering training to go up it. The altitude, glacier travel, and summit push, on the other hand, need people with a lot of stamina and basic rope skills.
Climbing Gear Checklist:
Crampons, mountaineering boots, an ice axe, a climbing harness, carabiners, a helmet, and layers of clothes are all must-haves. You can either bring your own stuff or rent it in Kathmandu.
Requirements for Fitness:
This climb is hard on the body. The daily walks last between 5 and 8 hours, and the day you reach the top can take up to 12 hours. For at least three months before the trip, you should do cardio, hill walking, and stamina workouts.
Where to stay:
During the trip, you’ll stay in cozy teahouses with basic amenities. You’ll sleep in climbing tents with sleeping mats at High Camp. There are shared bathrooms and no Wi-Fi after Lukla.
Food and Drink:
Cafés serve eggs, potatoes, noodles, soups, and Dal Bhat. When you’re at a high elevation, food is simple but giving. The water is boiled or filtered, but you should bring your own bottle to use again and again.
Emergency Support:
Our guides are trained in first aid and altitude management. In emergencies, we coordinate helicopter evacuations (cost covered by travel insurance).
FAQs
Mera Peak is a non-technical trekking peak but requires good fitness and basic use of mountaineering gear.
It’s not necessary to have a climbing experience. Our training at Khare covers the basics, but prior high-altitude trekking helps.
Yes, a climbing permit is required. We arrange all required permits, including the Mera Peak Permit and park entry fees.
Yes, typically two climbers per tent for warmth and efficiency.
We’ve included a buffer day. If weather remains poor, the summit may be skipped for safety.