MERA PEAK CLIMBING

16 Days

MERA PEAK

“A Himalayan ascent into clarity, courage, and high-mountain silence.”

Height: 6,476 m
Region: Everest (Hinku Valley)


Overview

Mera Peak Climbing is one of Nepal’s most popular and achievable high-altitude peak climbing adventures. Located in the remote Hinku Valley, Mera Peak offers a true Himalayan climbing experience with breathtaking views and a gradual ascent that allows proper acclimatization.

From the summit, climbers are rewarded with one of the most spectacular panoramas in the Himalayas, including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Kanchenjunga. The journey blends trekking through untouched valleys, crossing high passes, glacier travel, and a final snow ascent — making it ideal for trekkers ready to step into mountaineering.

More than a climb, Mera Peak is a journey of self-discipline, focus, and inner strength, surrounded by silence and vast Himalayan space.


Why This Climb Is Special

  • One of Nepal’s best introductory peaks above 6,000 m

  • Stunning summit views of five 8,000-meter giants

  • Remote and peaceful Hinku Valley route

  • Gradual ascent with good acclimatization

  • Ideal transition from trekking to mountaineering


Climb Highlights

  • Scenic flight to Lukla

  • Remote villages and pristine alpine valleys

  • Glacier walking and basic mountaineering skills

  • High Camp setup beneath the summit

  • Sunrise summit push on Mera Peak

  • Panoramic Himalayan views from the top


Itinerary (16 Days / 15 Nights)

(Most popular & well-acclimatized itinerary)

Day 1 – Arrival in Kathmandu

Transfer to hotel and trip briefing.
Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 2 – Kathmandu to Lukla & Trek to Paiya

Scenic flight to Lukla and trek through forested trails.
Overnight: Paiya

Day 3 – Trek to Panggom

Walk through traditional villages and ridgelines.
Overnight: Panggom

Day 4 – Trek to Ningsow

Cross Panggom La Pass and descend through forest trails.
Overnight: Ningsow

Day 5 – Trek to Chhatra Khola

Trek through lush forests and river valleys.
Overnight: Chhatra Khola

Day 6 – Trek to Kothe

Enter the remote Hinku Valley with increasing mountain views.
Overnight: Kothe

Day 7 – Trek to Thangnak

Gradual ascent along the Hinku River.
Overnight: Thangnak

Day 8 – Acclimatization Day in Thangnak

Short hikes and rest for altitude adaptation.
Overnight: Thangnak

Day 9 – Trek to Khare

Approach to Mera Peak Base area.
Overnight: Khare

Day 10 – Acclimatization & Climbing Training

Ice axe, crampon, rope techniques.
Overnight: Khare

Day 11 – Trek to Mera High Camp

Glacier walk to high camp.
Overnight: High Camp

Day 12 – Summit Day & Return to Khare

Early morning summit push and descent.
Overnight: Khare

Day 13 – Trek to Kothe

Descend through familiar trails.
Overnight: Kothe

Day 14 – Trek to Thuli Kharka

Climb toward Zatrwa La approach.
Overnight: Thuli Kharka

Day 15 – Cross Zatrwa La & Trek to Lukla

Cross the high pass and return to Lukla.
Overnight: Lukla

Day 16 – Fly to Kathmandu & Departure

End of the journey.


Cost Includes

  • Airport transfers

  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu)

  • Tea house accommodation during trek

  • Camping at High Camp

  • All meals during trek and climbing days

  • Experienced climbing guide & assistant guides

  • Group climbing equipment (ropes, ice screws, snow bars)

  • Trekking and climbing permits

  • National park and local fees

  • Travel insurance for guides and staff

  • Government taxes and service charges


Cost Excludes

  • International airfare

  • Nepal visa fee

  • Personal climbing gear (boots, harness, etc.)

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • Extra summit attempts due to weather


Best Season

  • April – May (Spring)

  • September – October (Autumn)

Difficulty Level

Moderate Peak Climbing
Suitable for trekkers with good fitness and basic trekking experience
(No prior technical climbing required)

Did You Know? — Mera Peak

Mera Peak offers the widest panorama of any climbing peak in Nepal, allowing climbers to see five of the world’s fourteen 8,000-meter mountains from a single summit point.

Despite its height, Mera Peak is considered one of the safest and most approachable 6,000-meter climbs, making it a perfect gateway into Himalayan mountaineering.

The Hinku Valley route passes through some of the least-traveled regions of the Everest area, preserving a sense of wilderness, silence, and spiritual solitude rarely found on popular trails.