Ascent Of Mera Peak

• Arrival in Kathmandu, airport welcome, and transfer to your hotel.
• Initial meeting and briefing.
• Overnight at Kathmandu Prince Hotel or equivalent (double room).
• Meals are on your own.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Guided tour of Kathmandu Valley, suggested sites include:
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Bhaktapur
  • Patan
• English-speaking cultural guide from 9 am to 4 pm, with transportation within the Kathmandu Valley, included.
• Entry fees for sites are not included (paid directly at the entrance).
• Formalities and permits are handled during the day.
• Option to rent or buy equipment in Thamel near your hotel.
• Lunch and dinner on your own.
• Overnight at the hotel.

• Departure for the trek on a full-board basis.
• Early morning 35-minute flight to Lukla with your trekking guide.
• Overnight at a lodge, no trekking required.
  • Note: The Lukla flight is weather-dependent and may be delayed.

• Walk through rhododendron forests.
• Ascend from Lukla to the hamlet of Thukdingma and then to Chutanga.
• Overnight at a lodge.
• Elevation gain: +670 m
• Duration: 5 hours

• Climb through forests and alpine meadows.
• View of Cho Oyu (8153 m) on the Tibetan border between the Thame Valley and Gokyo Lakes.
• Descend in zigzags to Thuli Kharka (Chetarbhuk).
• Overnight at a lodge.
• Elevation gain: +1100 m
• Elevation loss: -390 m
• Duration: 8 hours

• Cross several ridges and descend into the Hinku Valley.
• Follow the river before ascending through pine forests to Khote.
• Overnight at a lodge.
• Elevation gain: +300 m
• Elevation loss: -700 m
• Duration: 7 hours

• Climb through the Hinku Valley surrounded by alpine meadows.
• Visit a small Buddhist temple with views of Kusum Kanguru (6369 m) and Mera West (6255 m).
• Overnight at a lodge.
• Elevation gain: +750 m
• Elevation loss: -80 m
• Duration: 5 hours

• Acclimatization day with optional climb to Tangnag Ri, a 5000 m peak.
  • “Ri” means a small peak.
• Overnight at a lodge.
• Elevation gain: +750 m
• Elevation loss: -750 m
• Duration: 5 hours

• Ascend the moraine of the Dig Glacier, with views of Peak 43 (6749 m) and other 6000 m peaks.
• Afternoon preparation of gear for the Mera Peak ascent.
• Overnight at a lodge.
• Elevation gain: +650 m
• Elevation loss: -50 m
• Duration: 5 hours

• Climb to a plateau below Mera La Pass (5415 m) and reach the Mera Peak Base Camp.
• Views of Kusum Kanguru, Peak 43, and Chamlang (7290 m).
• Overnight in a tent.
• Elevation gain: +350 m
• Elevation loss: -50 m
• Duration: 4 hours

• Begin using crampons on snow.
• Follow the trail along the glacier to the Mera La Pass and proceed to High Camp.
• Overnight in a tent.
• Elevation gain: +600 m
• Elevation loss: -20 m
• Duration: 5 hours

• Early start around 3 am for the ascent.
• Six-hour ascent depending on physical condition and weather.
• Reach the summit around 9 am with views of Mount Everest.
• Return to Khare by afternoon, conditions permitting.
• Overnight at a lodge.
• Elevation gain: +660 m
• Elevation loss: -1600 m
• Duration: 10-12 hours

Reserve this day to attempt the summit in case of poor weather on the previous day.

• Descend to the lower alpine meadows in the valley.
• Overnight at a lodge.
• Elevation gain: +50 m
• Elevation loss: -1320 m
• Duration: 7 hours

• Climb a steep slope to a ridge, then proceed to a plateau with views of the Hinku Valley.
• Overnight at a lodge.
• Elevation gain: +700 m
• Elevation loss: -300 m
• Duration: 5 hours

• Long ascent and descent, passing through forests to reach Lukla.
• Overnight at a lodge.
• Elevation gain: +400 m
• Elevation loss: -1800 m
• Duration: 10 hours

• Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
  • Flights often delayed due to weather.
• Lunch and dinner on your own.
• Overnight at Kathmandu Prince Hotel or equivalent.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or a contingency day for delayed Lukla flight.
• Lunch and dinner on your own.
• Overnight at Kathmandu Prince Hotel or equivalent.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to Kathmandu airport, concluding the expedition.
• Farewell and hope to see you again in the Himalayas