Nepal

Mera Peak (6,476m)

The highest trekking peak in the Himalayas, with panoramic views of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Kathmandu

Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, your guides will be waiting for you, ready to take you to your hotel.

Today you will have an opportunity to explore Kathmandu and visit the local monastery which overlooks the whole city. Watch out for the monkeys! You will stay in your hotel tonight.

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Your local guide will transfer you back to Kathmandu airport to catch your internal flight to Lukla (2840m). You will be met there by your porters and this is where your trek will begin. From here we hike up to Paiya.

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After the pass of Col Khari La the trail carries along mountainsides through rhododendron and pine forest to Panggom (3000m)

Trek through the rich rhododendron and bamboo forest to reach the heights of Panggom La pass. The pass will be a good vantage point to catch the glimpse of Mera and Naulekh and the stunning landscapes in the surrounding.

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Cross through the Panggom La Pass and follow the river to the village of Ningsow. It is today that you get your first view of Mera Peak.

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Ascend along the winding Chhetra Khola River and then join the Pasang Lhamu trail as it enters Barun National Park.

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Head north to Kothe across a lush bamboo forest. Stop for lunch at a local teahouse as you start to make your way into new landscape - rocky, glacial moraine that surrounds the Inkhu Khola River.

You set off from Chunbu Kharka. The climb forward will be steep but rewarding once up top. You will slowly descend down towards the valley, walking through the rhododendrons until you get to the Hinku river. You will call it a day after crossing the river and reaching to Khote. The stay will be a pleasant experience.

From Khote we will get a clear view of Kayashar Mountain that towers the valley. You will continue our adventure towards Tang nag, that houses a small collection of tea-houses. On the way to Tangnag we will pass several grazing lands with yaks enjoying the grass and sun.

The trail leads you towards the mountain and twist towards the east. The gradual ascent will be enduring and you will slowly head towards Ding Kharka that is located close to the Hinku Nup Glacier. It will be interesting to camp close to a glacier but sleep peacefully as your camp will be in a safe area

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You are close to our target. Today you will get one step close to Mera Peak. Today will climb up to Knare where you will have a chance to practice and learn glacier skills. Not only will you feel pumped up but also enchanted by the magnificent views that surround you.

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Today will be an exciting day as we will be climbing up Mera Glacier and make it up to the pass. The feeling of being in this terrain will be a rewarding experience that will boost you for the upcoming climb to Mera Peak. You will set up our camp in a safe area and spend the night.

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Last day of acclimatization for the climb that begins from tomorrow. Your Trip leader and crew will run another training session to get your prepared and ready for the climb. You will learn essential skills required while using ropes, abseiling skills will also be covered. The practice session will be done in the glacier, after several sessions you will feel ready and tired too.

Game face, you will reach the high camp through the slopes today. It won’t be that difficult as the slopes are easy angled. You will be passing around crevasses, the dark void without depth is alluring to look at. You will have to tread through some steep slopes too with open snow slopes that will lead you to high camp. Being surrounded by the snow peaks of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Nuptse will give rise to an elated feeling that is sure to stay with you forever.

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Gear up and get ready, today you push to the summit of Mera Peak. You will head for the central summit and provided the weather and time is still favoring we will get the opportunity to do the northern summit. You get started by following the snow ridge towards the last 50m that will demand your best. Making up to the summit will be a memory you will never forget and the feeling is hard to describe in words.

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A day extra has been allocated to accommodate you in case we are not able to summit due to weather conditions making it difficult on the first day.

You now leave Mera Peak behind and start making our way back to Lukla. You will cover quite a lot of trails as you descend so today you will make it to Khothey walking through the familiar Ding Kharka and Tangnag Trails.

You start early morning from Khotey through the beautiful pine and rhododendron forests. You walk through the gentle Nepali flats while enjoying the familiar views of Mera Peak and several Himalayan ranges. It won’t be long before we reach Thuli Kharka where you spend your last night before Lukla.

You have a long day of walking ahead of you. One last day of adventure before we fly out from Lukla tomorrow, with an experience of a lifetime that shall forever be an achievement you can be proud of. We arrive back in Lukla where you will accommodate yourself in a cozy lodge before a farewell dinner.

Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains one last time on the 25 minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu we are met and transferred back to our starting hotel.

Your transfer will drop you on time at the international airport to return back home or to continue your travel

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We include:Porters and guidesAirport transfers and internal flightsAccommodation in Kathmandu and on the trekPermit and entrance feesSightseeing tour in KathmanduFiltered water on the trekFood at base camp and high campThe course excludes:International flightsFood - we recommend you allow $250-350 for food on the trek.Warm showers in the tea houses (usually c.$4)Tips for guides and portersAny visa feesPersonal travel and rescue insurance

Mera Peak requires you to trek at altitude for sometimes up to 8 hours per day, with a small 10kg rucksack on. We recommend you train with long hikes and/or a sport of your choice (e.g. running).

The minimum age for this trek is 18.

The skill level is Intermediate. Ice axe and crampon experience is essential. No ropework skills are required.

We can't advise you on this, but we recommend you check at http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home.aspx  .

Please note it is your responsibility to arrange visas before you travel. Currently, all foreign nationals (except Indians) require a visa to enter Nepal. Visas are obtainable from embassies abroad or on arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan airport. If getting the visa at the airport be prepared for long queues. You will also need to provide one passport photo and the following fees in US dollars cash only: single entry visa valid for 15 days - US $25: Single Entry Visa for 30 days - US $40 and multiple entry visa valid for 90 days - US $100

You will need clothing suitable to -20C and appropriate mountaineering equipment (Crampons, Ice Axe, B3 mountaineering boots etc). We can rent these to you in Nepal if needed. A full kit list is provided within the course PDF.

All trips on Skyhook are run by small, hand-picked local guiding companies. For this trip your guides run Skyhook Legacy, based in London.

By booking through Skyhook you'll be joining a small-group trip. This can make it nice and sociable (you'll be added to a group chat after booking), and guarantees great value for money!