Overview:
Mera Peak Climbing (6,476m) offers a perfect blend of adventure and achievement for aspiring climbers. Known as Nepal’s highest trekking peak, it provides stunning panoramic views of five 8,000-meter giants, including Everest and Makalu. The climb is non-technical but physically demanding, making it ideal for those with good fitness and a spirit for high-altitude adventure. A truly rewarding Himalayan experience!
Mera Peak Climbing Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m)
- Altitude: 1,300m / 4,300ft.
Day 2 :
Drive From Kathmandu to Ramechhap | Fly to Lukla
- Altitude
- Ramechhap: 1,500m / 4,800ft.
- Lukla: 2,800m / 9,200ft.
- Drive Distance: 145km | 5 hrs.
- Fly time to Lukla: 30min.
Day 3 :
Lukla to Chhuthang
- Altitude
- Lukla: 2,800m / 9,200ft.
- Chhuthang: 3,500m / 11,600ft.
- Trek Distance: 4 km | 4-5hrs.
Day 4 :
Chhuthang to Tuli Kharka via Zatrawala Pass
- Altitude
- Chhuthang: 3,500m / 11,600ft.
- Tuli Kharka: 4,250m / 13,950ft.
- Zatrawala Pass: 4,550m / 14,900ft.
- Trek Distance: 9km | 7-8hrs.
Day 5 :
Tuli Kharka to Kothe
- Altitude
- Tuli Kharka: 4,250m / 13,950ft.
- Kothe: 3,600m / 11,800ft.
- Trek Distance: 13km | 6-7 hrs.
Day 6 :
Kothe to Thangnak
- Altitude
- Kothe: 3,600m / 11,800ft.
- Thangnak: 4,250m / 14,000ft.
- Trek Distance: 8km | 5-6hrs.
Day 7 :
Thangnak to Khare
- Altitude
- Thangnak: 4,250m / 14,000ft.
- Khare: 4,900m / 16,100ft.
- Trek Distance: 5km | 5-6hrs.
Day 8 :
Khare - Rest and Training
- Rest day for acclimatization and essential checks on climbing gear.
- Training on rope fixing and belaying.
Day 9 :
Khare to Mera Base Camp
- Altitude
- Khare: 4,900m / 16,100ft.
- Mera Base Camp: 5,400m / 17,700ft.
- Trek Distance: 4km | 4-5hrs.
Day 10 :
Mera Base Camp to Mera High Camp
- Altitude
- Mera Base Camp: 5,400m / 17,700ft.
- High Camp: 5,900m / 19,350ft.
- Trek Distance: 4km | 4-5hr.
Day 11 :
Summit to Mera Peak and descent to Khare
- Altitude: Mera Peak: 6,476m / 21,247ft.
- Trek Distance: 3km | 5-7hrs.
Day 12 :
Khare to Kothe
- Altitude: Kothe: 3,600m / 11,800ft.
- Trek Distance: 13km | 6-7hrs.
Day 13 :
Kothe to Tuli Kharka
- Altitude: Tuli Kharka: 4,250m / 13,950ft.
- Trek Distance: 13km | 8-9hrs.
Day 14 :
Tuli Kharka to Lukla via Zatrawala Pass
- Altitude
- Tuli Kharka: 4,250m / 13,950ft.
- Lukla: 2,800m / 9,250ft.
- Zatrawala Pass: 4,550m / 14,900ft.
- Trek Distance: 13km | 6-7hrs.
Day 15 :
Flight back from Lukla to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu
- Altitude
- Lukla: 2,800m / 9,200ft.
- Ramechhap: 500m / 1,650ft.
- Fly time from Lukla to Ramechhap: 30min.
- Distance to Kathmandu: 145km | 5hrs.
- Note: Flight may cancel due to weather or other factors. Keep a buffer day in your travel plan.
Day 16 & 17 :
Buffer Day
Essential for unexpected delays, bad weather, or extra acclimatization. Provides flexibility and can be used to explore Kathmandu if not needed during the expedition.
Includes/Excludes Cost and Services
Included in a Package
- Ground Transfers: Airport ↔ Kathmandu Hotel (Private Jeep/Car)↔ Domesti Airport KTM/Ramechhap (Private/Sharing Jeep/Car) ↔ (Drop & Pick up), 2 nights in Kathmandu in hotels (with breakfast), Teahouses/lodges during the trek
- Meals during Trek: Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner (and usually tea/coffee) each trekking day
- Permits & Paperwork: ACAP permit & TIMS card, plus all conservation and local taxes
- Guiding & Porter Services: Licensed French or English-speaking guide and porter (usually 1 porter per 2 trekkers), Salaries, accommodation, food, insurance included
- Staff Insurance & Taxes: All staff insured and package includes government/local taxes
Excluded from Packages
- Nepal entry visa
- International airfare to/from Kathmandu .
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Hot/cold drinks & extras (tea, coffee, sodas, alcohol, bottled water)
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone, battery charge, Wi‑Fi, bar bills, shopping, tipping, etc.) .
- Travel & rescue insurance (mandatory for helicopter evacuation)
- Tips for guide & porter
- Extra services/days if you alter the itinerary or face unavoidable delays (like landslides or illness).
