Mera Peak Climbing 18 Days

For local and international tourists alike, Kathmandu offers a great deal of attractions, historic buildings, religious sites, and aesthetic markets; they have it all. After a filling morning breakfast, you will be meeting with our trekking crew, who will be traveling with you along the Mera Peak Climbing 18 days journey.

You will meet with the trek guide, who is a seasoned guide who is licensed and capable of communicating in the English language. You will also meet our porters who will be carrying your luggage for the entire duration of the trek.

As per the standard practice, the luggage weight limit is 10-15 kg per person. If you have luggage that is overweight, you will have to pay extra as per the standard rate.

If you are a group of 6, a guide along with an assistant guide is required for the trek. Meanwhile, if you are a group of 8 and over, you will require two assistant guides. This is done to ensure that every member on the trek is getting enough attention, support, and guidance throughout the Mera Peak Climbing 18 days trek.

Our guide will take you out sightseeing and introduce you to various sites, along with informing you of a bit of history about each site you visit. Most of the sites we visit during the sightseeing tour will be of religious importance to the Hindus and Buddhists, along with some historical buildings that are hundreds of years old.

We recommend you bring a camera with you as you will be taking a lot of pictures on your 2nd day of the trek. On this day, we will only be responsible for your breakfast, as you will be traveling outside for the rest of the day. Your lunch, dinner, and any other food/drinks are your personal expenses.

At the end of the sightseeing tour, our guide will brief you on the equipment and itinerary for this trek, and you should prepare for the trek accordingly. As a part of the Mera Peak Climbing 18 Days package, we will provide you with trekking poles, warm-down jackets, and sleeping bags for every member of the group. These items are to be returned back to us after the Mera Peak Climbing 18 days journey has ended.

Max Altitude

1,300 m

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

3-Star Hotel

On the 3rd day of the Mera Peak Climbing 18 Days, you will finally see some action. Lukla is the gateway to every trekking destination in the Khumbu region. Apart from that, it’s also a beautiful village with one of the most scenic airports and flight experiences you can imagine. The plane will literally be landing in the middle of hills on a runaway that’s carved upon a hilltop.

We will take a little break in Lukla, view the surrounding scenery, and prepare ourselves for the trek. Shortly after landing, we will begin our trek to Chutok, a small Sherpa village and a popular resting spot for travelers.

Our team will help you get your Mera Peak Climbing permit in Kathmandu from Nepal Mountain Associations (costs US$ 250 in spring). Also will get Makalu Barun National Park permit in a village named Kothe. These permits are enforced by the government to raise funds for the development and conservation of these remote Himalayan regions.

Every traveler is legally required to get these permits, which costs US$ 30.Our guide will take care of all this hassle while you wait for a couple of minutes. You do not have to pay for these permits yourself; our Mera Peak Climbing 18 Days package will cover this expense.

We will cross the Handi Khola bridge and trek through a forest. We will eventually reach the village of Surkhe, where we will rest for a bit and have lunch. After a short break at Surkhe, we will move towards Chutok. It will take about 4 to 5 hours of trekking to reach Chutok village which is also known as Paiya.

For the entire duration of the trekking days, we will be responsible for providing you with 3 meals each day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), tea, and fresh fruits every night after dinner.

Duration

4 to 5 hours

Max Altitude

2,800 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

On the fourth day of our Mera Peak Climbing 18 Days journey, we will wake up to a beautiful sunrise and have our breakfast with a scenic view. We will begin our trek shortly after as we have to cover a greater distance than we did on the previous day.

After descending for a bit, we will reach a small crossing bridge, which will be the starting point of a slippery trail. This trail lasts until Kari La pass, and we recommend you trek firmly following the guide’s footsteps.

On the way to Panggom, we will trek through the beautiful Rhododendron forest and also get to view the lush Dudh Koshi Valley from a scenic viewpoint. After about 6 to 7 hours of trekking, we will reach the village of Panggom.

Duration

6 to 7 hours

Max Altitude

2,846 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

On the 5th day of your Mera Peak Climbing 18 Days, we will trek for 5 to 6 hours, covering a total distance of 9 km to reach Ramailo Danda. Out of the 9 km, we will have to go on an uphill trek of about 1300 meters.

Starting off, we will trek to Ningsow. The road to Ningsow is pretty plain and simple, and we will pass through lengthy Mani walls, stones engraved with Buddhist chants and mantras that are supposed to bring good luck to travelers.

We will have our lunch at Ningsow and continue our trek to Ramailo Danda, which will follow a steep climb right as we leave Ningsow. We will be spending the night at Ramailo Danda.

Duration

5 to 6 hours

Max Altitude

3,276 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

On this day, you will be trekking through the most beautiful Rhododendron forest you will see during this entire Mera Peak Climbing 18 days. This forest starts right outside Ramailo Danda, and if you are traveling during the spring season, you will trek on a trail that feels like something out of imagination.

The bright red Rhododendron flowers add a touch of vibrancy to the moss-covered trees, and the greens all over add a sense of tranquility. If you are lucky enough, you might even spot a red panda. These pandas are rare and about the size of a normal pug.

Duration

6 to 7 hours

Max Altitude

3,150 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Kothe is a beautiful Sherpa village that’s also a part of the Zatr La Pass route, also known as the main route of Mera Peak Trek. Following the Majang Khole up north, we will head on the road to Tashing Ongma, where you will find many tea houses. Thaktok village will be our lunch spot for the day from where we continue the trek following the Hunku Khola river.

After 5 to 6 hours of trekking, we will have to cross the Sanu Khola before entering the premises of Kothe village.

Duration

5 to 6 hours

Max Altitude

3,600 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

After spending the night in Kothe, we will wake up to a beautiful morning in the Himalayas, have a delicious breakfast, and move on to the next destination of our trek. To reach Kothe, we will have to travel to Thangnak village first. On the way, we will get to see the Mera Peak range from afar and also visit a 200-year-old monastery.

This day will be relatively easy as the trail itself is easy and we will trek for only 4 hours at maximum, probably reaching the village at lunchtime. The distance we will cover is 7 km, with an slightly uphill trek of 800 meters.

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Max Altitude

4,350 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Day 9th of the Mera Peak Climbing 18 days will be the easiest so far as we will only be trekking for 3 hours. It’s a 700m uphill trek that is not very steep. The fact that the oxygen percentage at the level of 4500m is down to 60% makes it time-consuming to trek even the easy routes, as your body needs oxygen to function.

If you need motivation to trek this route, just remember that there is a German bakery up in Khare where you can find all kinds of baked goods.

Duration

2 to 3 hours

Max Altitude

5,045 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

The most crucial safety practice while trekking in the Himalayas is to follow the standard acclimatization practices. Since you are already above the 5000-meter level, the oxygen percentage decreases to 55%, and you have to give yourself ample time to adapt to the changing atmosphere.

Since you have a day to spare, you should probably explore the area. The best option is to climb a nearby hill that has a viewpoint of the surrounding Himalayas. It should take you around an hour to reach the top, and it’s only a couple hundred meters in height, which makes it good for acclimatization. Today you will gain the same elevation as your following day trek.

Most seasoned trekkers trek a couple hundred meters above their stop, spend some time there, and descend back to their stop. This tricks your body into being more relaxed at your night camp since you were at a higher altitude beforehand.

Duration

2-3 hrs Hike Around 5,200m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Unlike most other itinerary, we will not be traveling to the high camp on day 11. It is possible to reach the High Camp from Khare in about 7 to 8 hours, but we are not going to do that. Your body needs to slowly adapt to the changes in oxygen percentage.

At the High Camp, you only have 50% oxygen in the air. Imagine trekking for 8 hours in the snow, climbing a steep trail covered in snow to your night camp with even less oxygen level. Your body will obviously be tired after such long hours of trekking, and you will need more oxygen to recover.

Let’s not invite altitude sickness and hurry our way to the High Camp. It’s always best to take preventive measures as these remote regions do not have medical health posts nearby, and you have to wait for the emergency services to rescue you.

It will take us just 3 to 4 hours to reach the Mera Base Camp.

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Max Altitude

5,300 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Tent

The following day, we will trek for 5 hours to reach high camp. This place is very cold, and you should wear layers of clothing with a thermal layer on the base. To battle the cold, we will be providing unlimited food along with tea/coffee and hot water.

It will be white all around, but you can still see some great views.

Duration

4 to 5 hours

Max Altitude

5,780 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Tent

The main day of your Mera Peak Climbing 18 days has finally come. You will be climbing the Mera Peak and descending back to Khare all in one day.

For our main event, we will have to wake up super early, probably around 1 AM in the morning, as we will be climbing for 8 to 9 hours, and we will also have quite a few breaks along the way. Another reason for super early trekking is to view the rising sun from the top of the peak.

The way to the top is pretty straightforward, with a bit of steep climbing here and there. Once you reach the top of the peak, you will be able to view a broad view of the highest Himalayas of the world including Mount Everest (8,848m), Kangchenjunga (8586m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8210m), Nuptse (7861m), Baruntse (7129m), Ama Dablam (6812m), and several other peaks.

After spending a brief moment at the top, we will start descending as the oxygen percent there is 46. We do not want to risk any altitude sickness even though we have been extra careful when acclimatizing.

Upon returning to the base camp, we will have our lunch/breakfast and get back on the road to Khare via high camp and base camp.

Duration

8 to 9 hours

Max Altitude

6,461 m

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Following the same route we ascended, we will descend to Kothe and reach the village in about 5 hours. Descending down is faster than ascending, so we will be covering more distance and returning faster to Lukla. Also, ascending fast is a risky thing, so do not hurry to ascend under any circumstance.

Duration

4 to 5 hours

Max Altitude

3,600m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

As we descend down, the air thickens, and we start feeling more energetic and capable. Kothe to Thuli Kharka starts with an hour of easy trek but follows a steep ascent till Thuli Kharka.

An important aspect of this trek is your mentality to keep moving forward. You must prepare yourself mentally as much as you prepare physically. You will be traveling for hours every day, living along the Sherpas, in lodges and tea houses with only basic amenities, and trekking in cold and extreme temperatures. You must have a strong mentality to undergo such a long and consistent trekking experience.

After 5 to 6 hours of trekking over uneven rocks, we will reach Thuli Kharka.

Duration

5 to 6 hours

Max Altitude

4,200m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

The following day, we would be moving back to Lukla; we would have to trek for 7 hours to reach the Lukla village, which was the starting point of our trek.

For our last day of trekking, we will first travel the steep uphill path to the Zatra La tea shop. Then, we follow a rocky slope path and reach Zatra La pass (4260 m) after 1.5 hours of steep uphill trek followed by a 40-minute slope walk.

From there, the path descends steeply for about 3 hours and it can get slippery if it snows. Upon reaching Lukla, your trekking days have ended; this is the last trek of the Mera Peak Climbing 18 days journey.

Duration

6 to 7 hours

Max Altitude

2,800m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

On the 17th day, you will be flying back to the city of Kathmandu, where a farewell party awaits you. We will fly out of Lukla after lunch, and it will take 35 minutes to reach Kathmandu Regional Airport.

We will prepare a farewell dinner for you, specializing in Nepalese cultural meals such as the Thakali khana. After dinner, we will also put up a show for you to enjoy; this live show will include Nepalese cultural dance and other live performances.

Duration

35 Minute flight

Max Altitude

1300m

Meals

Farewell Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

After everything has been said and done, we will drop you off at the airport at your requested time. You can buy some souvenirs while in Kathmandu or Lukla to keep your memories of Nepal as fresh as they can be.

Meals

Excluded

Accommodation

Guesthouse