Mera Peak
Photo Credit: “Mera Peak Zatr La” by Mark Horrell
Expedition Details
Altitude: 6,476m
Location: Nepal, Everest (Sagarmatha) Region
Estimated Price: $2,700-$4,000 (depending on package and amenities expected).
*Peak climbing in Nepal requires reasonable flexibility in itineraries for any unforeseen travel or weather delays. We recommend our clients budget for additional.
Number of days: ~17-20 days (depending on package/excluding or including other Everest Region sights)
Season:
The best seasons for climbing Mera Peak are Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November), offering stable weather, clear skies, and good visibility, though spring is warmer and busier, while autumn is quieter and cooler. These months avoid the monsoon and provide optimal conditions for this popular Himalayan trekking peak in the Everest region, with late spring (May) seeing warmer weather but more trekkers.
A standard Mera Peak itinerary involves flying into Kathmandu, preparing, flying to Lukla, and trekking through villages to reach Khare (the final settlement before the climb). Climbers then proceed to Mera Base Camp and Mera High Camp before making the summit attempt. The descent follows a similar path back to Khare, then Kothe, Thuli Kharka, and finally Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, followed by a hotel transfer and a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Kathmandu – Briefing and Preparation: A day for rest, sightseeing, and a briefing on the climbing expedition, including necessary preparations.
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m) and trek to Paiya (2,730m).
Day 4: Trek from Paiya to Pangkoma.
Day 5: Trek from Pangkoma to Ningsow.
Day 6: Trek from Ningsow to Chhatra Khola.
Day 7: Trek from Chhatra Khola to Kothe (3,691m).
Day 8: Trek from Kothe to Thaknak (4,358m).
Day 9: Trek from Thaknak to Khare (5,045m).
Day 10: Acclimatization day and pre-climb training in Khare.
Day 11: Trek from Khare to Mera High Camp (5,780m).
Day 12: Summit attempt on Mera Peak (6,476m) and return to Khare.
Day 13: Contingency day for weather or other delays.
Day 14: Trek from Khare back to Kothe.
Day 15: Trek from Kothe to Thuli Kharka.
Day 16: Trek from Thuli Kharka to Lukla via the Zatrwa La pass.
Day 17: Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu.
Day 18: Final departure from Kathmandu.