Thrilling 15-day Mera Peak Climbing Expedition – Summit Nepal’s highest trekking peak (6461 m) with stunning views of Everest and other giant peaks.
Beginner-friendly adventure – A non-technical climb ideal for fit trekkers with expert guidance for safety and success.
Scenic and well-supported – Includes flights, remote trails, glacier crossings, teahouse stays, and proper acclimatization.
Mera Peak Climbing, a thrilling, scenically stunning, and exciting venture is terrifically popular among adventure trekking and climbing lovers. Mera Peak (6461 meters high) is one of the fascinating trekking peaks in the Everest region of Nepal as it involves a culturally stimulating journey through remote picturesque villages and forests, followed by a gentle climb to the summit. It is perhaps best known because it is Nepal’s highest trekking peak. Mera Peak Situated on the edge of the famous Khumbu Region and dominated by Mt. Everest, the Mera Peak Expedition is an opportunity for all physically fit adventure seekers. Lifting the eyes from Mera and keep on lifting them until, above the clouds, its summit panorama takes in five of the world's eight thousand peak Mountains; Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, and many other peaks are an unforgettable experience.
Mera Peak Expedition starts in Kathmandu, where we make preparations and enjoy the diversity of this ancient town before boarding on our exciting mountain flight into the town of Lukla in the Khumbu Valley. With a short and exciting flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, after a continuous trek for days through the high and lovely valleys, you will get to the area of Mera. Although physically very challenging on account of the altitude, the climb on Mera Peak is not technically difficult, as ascending snow slopes rarely exceed 40 degrees. The only requirement you should have to ascend Mera Peak is your excellent physical fitness and an extroverted sense of adventure. Our sensibly designed Mera Peak Climbing itinerary has been to allow gradual acclimatization for the climbers. The walk initially through the virgin forest of the Hinku Valley is extraordinarily beautiful and provides excellent acclimatization for the peak itself. Our unrivaled service, quality equipment, food, trekking staff, and experienced leader ensure that your Mera Peak Expedition will be a lifetime adventure experience in Nepal.
Mera Peak Climbing package cost depends on the group size, season, and the mode of trip. The cost we have offered, USD 1799.00, is the standard trek price on a double occupancy basis for the years 2025 and 2026. A single supplement will cost an extra USD 300.00. The package cost does not include accommodation in Kathmandu; we can handle your accommodation booking if you ask us at extra cost.
Mera Peak climbing is not for the faint-hearted, but an easy peak-climbing expedition for well-experienced trekkers and climbers. This means that the technical requirement is very basic and includes the use of ropes, ice axes, and crampons. You are also required to have good cardiovascular fitness. Mera Peak is not categorized as a technical peak, but a bit of technical knowledge would be helpful for a small section of the climb, which is about 50m. This will probably be the toughest part of the climb, as the slope is around 40 degrees of ice/snow. Previous experience with using ice axes and crampons is preferred, although not mandatory, because basic ice-climbing training will be provided before the summit. Lots of willpower, the ability to tolerate harsh conditions, reasonable fitness, and good health will help in making this trip successful. Participants with pre-existing medical problems or conditions must be informed about the Wilderness Excursion at the time of booking.
Your accommodation will be in trekking lodges and teahouses during the trek, and tents will be provided during the expedition, which is within the trip cost. Most of the teahouse accommodations will only have shared toilet facilities. For tent accommodations, a 4-season sleeping bag and foam mattress will be provided. In the climbing section, toilet facilities will be provided with necessary natural preservation. All accommodations in the teahouses are on a twin-shared basis, whereas a single tent will be provided to each individual for the climbing section if required. We are happy to reserve the accommodation in Kathmandu if you want us to include it pre- and post-Mera Peak Climbing. In the trekking route to Mera Base Camp, there are several teahouses that do not allow single-room accommodation, but sometimes it is feasible only in the trekking areas of the lower elevation.
There will be a buffet breakfast in Kathmandu, and on our Mera Peak climbing trip, we can enjoy Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, and the more common continental cuisines. All meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, will be available during the trekking and climbing sections. A farewell dinner is also included in the package. Farewell dinner will be in one of the authentic Nepalese restaurants with live cultural dance.
Guide: The most significant thing that makes your Mera Peak Climbing trip successful, enjoyable, and memorable is the skilled, experienced, courteous, and helpful trek and climb leader and the crew members who can operate your days in the mountain smoothly. Your trip will be led by the best and most professional leaders. All of our trekking/climbing leaders are carefully selected based on their appropriate experience, leadership skills, and personal aptitude. With the objective of sustaining local communities, Wilderness Excursion employs Nepalese staff members who have proficient knowledge of the culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, and history of Nepal. Trek/climb leaders of WE are also trained with the following training to educate them on potential medical issues during their trek, biodiversity and environmental issues, English language, etc. Porter Care: We believe that hard-working local porters are the backbone of the entire trekking and expedition industry in Nepal. It is their tireless efforts carrying supplies, equipment, and baggage that make journeying to these isolated areas possible. So it's very unfortunate that they have endured a history of exploitation and abuse at the hands of the industry. To combat this, we are firmly committed to porter rights. We ensure all our porters are well-treated and well-paid, and we provide the level of shelter, clothing, and footwear that these harsh environments demand. Porters who become sick are treated with the same care and attention as other team members, and we have previously used helicopters—at our expense—to rescue porters from dangerous situations. We support the work of the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG), making our resources available to them to help improve the working conditions of the porters. (International Porters Progress Group)
Nepal is gorgeously beautiful but similarly fragile. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as we do. So, the tourism industry commits to protecting and preserving it. We employ a 'zero impact' policy on the natural environment.
Wilderness Excursion highly recommends its clients join any adventure activities by bringing travel insurance that must provide and cover personal accident, medical expenses, emergency rescue services, and personal liability. It is a condition upon joining any of Wilderness Excursion’s trips that all clients be insured for comprehensive expenses that might be incurred due to medical issues or accidents (this includes helicopter rescue and treatment costs). Please note that we don't arrange or sell insurance.
Acclimatization is a particularly important medical consideration while trekking and climbing the high Himalayas of Nepal to high altitudes to prevent high-altitude sickness known as AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), which can be lethal if one is not careful. Mild symptoms of AMS are headaches, fever, loss of appetite, or stomach disorders. For a safe trekking and climbing experience, it is extremely essential to allow sufficient time for acclimatization. The itinerary for Mera Peak Climbing moves onward at a gentle pace so as to allow plenty of time for acclimatization.
The best time to climb Mera Peak is spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). The best months have been defined based on visibility and weather conditions. Climbing in winter is less popular as cold temperatures can be harsh and the lodges on the way close during the off-season. Anyone willing to climb in the winter should arrange a fully supported camping trek; however, a climbing permit is cheap in the winter, costing USD 70.00 per person, and the garbage deposit is still USD 500.00 for the whole group.
There are three trekking routes to Khare, which is the base of the Mera Peak Expedition; the routes are:
1. Short route: Fly to Lukla and walk straight to Khare via Zwatra La-Khare.
2. Fly in Lukla, walk south to Surke, and trek through Hinki/Honku Valley, then trek to Kothe-Khare, which is the best considering acclimatization.
3. The third option is to take a private/local jeep to Salleri, fly to Phaplu, and join the classic Everest Base Camp trail from Jiri at Ringmo, or walk from Jiri – Puiyan to Hinko Valley to Khare
This is our standard itinerary. It can be customized or slightly changed if required considering your pace and trekking habit that cause a change of day-to-day plan.
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"Our paramount concern is your safety" while traveling with Wilderness Excursion. Please note that your leader has the authority to modify or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is supposed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary as it is; however, since this adventure entails traveling in remote mountainous areas, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc. can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Early morning departure to Manthali, 132 km east of Kathmandu, followed by a scenic 25-minute flight to Lukla, offers stunning Alpine views. Upon landing in the valley surrounded by towering peaks, our crew will greet you to begin the Mera Peak Adventure. The acclimatization-friendly route descends from Lukla to Paiya, passing through rhododendron forests and traditional villages like Surke and Pakhepani, with views of Kongde Ri and neighboring peaks."
We ascend from the beggining. We walk through rhododendron and bamboo forests on a narrow mountain trail. On today’s trip we also get to be in awe of the Dudhkoshi Valley. We continue our trek to Panggom Village whose settlers are dependent on farming and trading. Overnight in Panggom.
We begin our trek after breakfast. After trekking out of Panggom, we cross the Panggom La pass. Then we ascend, walk on a steady path and turn north. We cross Peseng Kharka Khola first then after walking for sometime, reach Peeng Kharka Danda. We cross Ningsow Khola (stream) before reaching the Ningsow Village. Overnight in Ningsow.
From Ningsow, we climb first then descend for a while and climb some more to reach Ramailo Danda. From here we get extraordinary views of Mera Peak and Salpa. After ascending and descending on our trail, we enter the Makalu Barun National Park. Our trail from here to Chhatra Khola is called Pasang Lhamu trail. On the way, if we are lucky, we might even come across the elusive Red Panda. Overnight in Chhatra Khola.
We walk towards the north on the main trail to Mera Peak. After walking on a trail next to the the Majang Khola, we merge with another trail which moves alongside the Hinku Khola. Our trail moves straight ahead towards Tashing Ongma which has seasonal tea shops. We continue our trek and cross the bridge over the Sanu Khola before reaching Kothe. Overnight in Kothe
We trek along the ridge of the Hinku Khola in the shadow of Mera Peak. We take lunch at Gondishung, the summer herders' settlement in the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung, we pass a 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa where we can find Mera Peak scripted in rock along with its route to reach Mera. A short walk takes us to Thaknak, which is a summer grazing area with primitive lodges and shops. Overnight in Thaknak.
Leaving Thaknak, we follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers, and then climbs more steeply to Khare. From here, we can view the Northern face of Mera Peak which will be an amazing experience. After lunch one can engage in hikes in the surroundings of Khare. Leaving Thaknak, we follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers, and then climbs more steeply to Khare. From here, we can view the Northern face of Mera Peak which will be an amazing experience. After lunch one can engage in hikes in the surroundings of Khare.
Today after breakfast, we walk through a boulder-strewn courseon a steep trail to reach Mera Peak Base Camp. Upon reaching the base camp, we rest for a while. If anyone feels the previous training was not sufficient and wants to train more to build confidence to succeed the climb, there can be an additional training on climb provided. Rest of the day would be to rest and prepare for the next day.
We take the route through Mera La pass to reach the Mera High Camp today. Our path is along a rocky trail, which can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses here. We make our way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. We set up a high camp while enjoying excellent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse.
This is a really big day for us as we will be summiting Mera Peak today. We wake up around 2 in the morning for breakfast. It’s going to be very cold in the beginning but soon we warm up as we continue up the glacier and onto a peculiar ridge. The first rays of the sun hit the big peaks in an amazing red glow. The route is still non-technical as we slowly climb higher into the ever-thinning air. The slope steepens for a section behind the ridge and the summit comes back into view. At the foot of the final steep summit cone, we may attach to a fixed rope depending on the conditions. The summit is only a few meters away. From the summit, we take in amazing views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7 ,129m) and others. Later, we retrace our steps back to the high camp where we rest for a while before descending to Khare.
There is no guarantee that we will have favorable weather on our planned day for the summit (day 12). Therefore, this day is set aside as a contingency in case we are unable to summit the Mera on day 12 due to bad weather conditions or any other unanticipated reason. However, if the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day, we can use this day to walk back to Lukla at a leisurely pace.
Retracing our steps we follow the pastures and juniper meadows for a couple of hours before dropping down to the river bed and walking through the boulder strewn path to Kote. Kote is a large collection of timber huts that have spilled out on to the river bed and very much a 'half way house' for porters and trekkers going to Mera.
It is an uphill trek through lush rhododendron forests on the west side of the Hinku Valley to Thuli Kharka. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal and on our journey we get to admire beautiful hills dotted with rhododendrons. After reaching Thuli Kharka, we enjoy remarkable views of Mera North, Mera Central and South face.
We begin today’s trek by ascending to Zatrwa La Pass. As soon as we cross the pass, we are welcomed by the sight of the beautiful Lukla Valley which is surrounded by Cho Oyu, Kongde Peak, Numbur Himal, Kusum Khangru and other Himalayan peaks. From Zatrwa La Pass we walk all the way down to Chutanga and then straight forward to the Lukla village. In the evening we enjoy dinner in the Himalayas of Nepal with our crew.
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the climbers’ successful summit of the Mera Peak.
Mera Peak Climbing May 2025
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