The highest trekking peak in Nepal. It’s less technical than Island Peak, but the altitude and long summit day make it a tough adventure. The reward is breathtaking views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Kangchenjunga from the top.
Difficulty: Moderate (non-technical but high altitude)
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
• Airport pick-up, transfer to hotel
• Expedition briefing & gear check
Fly to Lukla (2,860m) – Trek to Paiya (2,730m)
• Scenic mountain flight to Lukla
• 4–5 hrs trek through forest trails
Trek to Panggom (2,846m)
Trek to Ningsow (2,863m)
Trek to Chhatra Khola (2,800m)
Trek to Kothe (3,691m)
• Enter Hinku Valley
Trek to Thaknak (4,358m)
• Amazing views of Mera Peak ahead
Acclimatization at Thaknak (4,358m)
• Day hike to surrounding hills
Trek to Khare (5,045m)
• The last settlement before Mera Peak
Acclimatization & Training in Khare
• Practice with crampons, ropes, ice axe
Trek to Mera Peak Base Camp (5,300m)
Trek to High Camp (5,780m)
• Breathtaking campsite on snow ridge
Summit Day – Mera Peak (6,476m) – Return to Khare (5,045m)
• Start around 2 am
• Long but gradual climb over glaciers
• 8–10 hrs total
• 360° Himalayan panorama from summit
Contingency / Weather Reserve Day
Trek to Kothe (3,691m)
Trek to Thuli Kharka (4,300m)
Trek to Lukla via Zatrwa La Pass (4,610m)
Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m)
Free/Buffer Day in Kathmandu
Departure
