19 Days
Daily Tour
10 people
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Have you ever dreamed of standing on top of a Himalayan peak and looking down at the world below? Mera Peak Climbing makes that dream possible, even if you have never climbed a mountain before.
At 6,461 meters (21,197 feet), Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. It sits right in the heart of the Khumbu Himalaya, surrounded by some of the world’s tallest mountains, including Everest (8,849m), Cho Oyu (8,188m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m), and Kanchenjunga (8,586m). Standing on the summit, you can see FIVE of the world’s 14 eight-thousanders at once. That view alone is worth every step.
Our 19-Day Mera Peak Climbing package is carefully designed to give your body enough time to acclimatize properly, making your climb as safe, comfortable, and successful as possible. This trip is perfect for adventure lovers, trekkers, and beginner climbers who want to experience high-altitude mountaineering for the first time.
At Himalaya Hub, we have guided hundreds of climbers to the top of Mera Peak. Our team of certified and experienced local guides knows every trail, every camp, and every challenge on this route. We take care of everything, from permits and gear to accommodation and meals, so you can focus on the climb.
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Welcome to Nepal – the land of the Himalayas! As you step out of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), a friendly Himalaya Hub representative will be holding a sign with your name, ready to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu.
After you settle in and freshen up, your guide will come to meet you for a short trip briefing. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, go over the route, check your gear, and get to know the team. If you have some energy left, take a short walk through the colorful streets of Thamel – Kathmandu’s famous tourist hub – full of shops, restaurants, and the buzzing energy of adventure travelers from around the world.
Rest well tonight. The journey begins tomorrow!
Today is your day to discover the magic of Kathmandu Valley. With your guide leading the way, you will visit some of Nepal’s most iconic and sacred UNESCO World Heritage Sites, places that have amazed travelers and pilgrims for centuries.
Your sightseeing tour includes:
Pashupatinath Temple: Nepal’s holiest Hindu temple, sitting on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. The ancient architecture and spiritual atmosphere here are truly one of a kind.
Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Walk the circular path around this magnificent white dome, spin the prayer wheels, and feel the peaceful energy of thousands of monks and pilgrims.
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple): Perched on a hilltop overlooking the entire Kathmandu Valley, this ancient stupa offers a stunning panoramic view of the city and the mountains beyond.
In the afternoon, we return to the hotel for a final gear check and preparation session. Your guide will make sure you have everything you need for the trek. If any equipment is missing, Kathmandu has excellent gear shops and rental options nearby.
Rise early this morning – adventure is calling! We head to the domestic terminal for our short but breathtaking 35-minute mountain flight to Lukla. As the small aircraft weaves through the valleys and mountains, you will be treated to some absolutely jaw-dropping aerial views of the Himalayan range. Keep your camera ready!
Lukla’s Tenzing-Hillary Airport is one of the most famous and thrilling mountain airports in the world. Landing here feels like an adventure in itself – the runway is short, sits on a hillside, and ends at a mountain wall. Welcome to the Himalayas!
After landing, we meet our porters, organize our bags, and begin trekking. Unlike the classic Everest Base Camp route, our trail heads south through dense forests and quiet hillside villages, away from the crowds. The path descends gently through rhododendron and pine forests, past small waterfalls and terraced farmland, as we make our way to the quiet village of Paiya for our first night on the trail.
It is a relatively short and easy introduction to the trek – the perfect warm-up for the days ahead.
After a warm breakfast, we set off from Paiya and continue our journey deeper into the hills. Today’s trail is a beautiful mix of forest paths, suspension bridges, and traditional Rai and Sherpa villages. You will cross several swaying suspension bridges over fast-flowing rivers – a classic and thrilling part of any Nepal trek.
The route passes through small settlements where locals live a simple and peaceful mountain life. You might see farmers working the fields, children heading to school, and monks going about their daily routines. These authentic encounters are one of the most rewarding parts of trekking in this remote region.
The trail has a few short steep climbs and descents, so take your time and enjoy the surroundings. By late afternoon, we arrive in the friendly village of Pangkoma where a warm meal and a cozy teahouse bunk are waiting for you.
Today’s trek is a moderate and enjoyable walk through one of the most scenic and peaceful sections of the entire route. The trail winds through lush subtropical forest, crossing small wooden bridges over clear mountain streams and passing through scattered villages that see very few outside visitors.
This part of the route is far off the typical tourist trail, which means you will often have the path entirely to yourself – just the sounds of birds, rushing water, and the wind through the trees. It is a truly special experience that reminds you why trekking in Nepal is unlike anywhere else in the world.
The trail today is mostly flat to gently undulating, making it a comfortable day to rest your legs before the terrain gets tougher. We arrive at the small settlement of Nigmsa (also known as Shibuche) in the early afternoon, giving you plenty of time to relax, write in your journal, or simply sit and soak in the peaceful mountain atmosphere.
Today is the longest and most demanding trekking day of the lower section of the route, so make sure you have a good breakfast before setting off. The trail covers 12 kilometers and takes 7 to 8 hours, with several significant climbs and descents along the way.
The path takes us through dense mixed forests of oak, rhododendron, and bamboo, gradually gaining altitude as we push deeper into the wilderness. The vegetation here is incredibly rich – in spring, the rhododendron trees burst into brilliant shades of red and pink, turning the forest into a natural masterpiece.
As we climb, the views begin to open up, offering the first tantalizing glimpses of distant snow-capped peaks. You will start to feel the altitude slightly today – the air is noticeably thinner than in Kathmandu. Take your time, walk at a steady pace, and breathe deeply.
We arrived at Chetrakhola, a remote and quiet riverside settlement, in the late afternoon. It has been a tough but rewarding day. A warm meal and well-earned rest await you tonight.
Today marks a significant milestone – we officially enter the Hinku Valley, one of the most remote, wild, and spectacular valleys in all of Nepal. This is the gateway to Mera Peak, and from here, everything about the landscape begins to change dramatically.
As we trek along the Hinku Khola (river), the lush lower forests gradually give way to higher alpine terrain. The valley walls grow taller and steeper around you, the river runs louder and faster, and the air becomes noticeably crisper and colder. The feeling of true Himalayan wilderness settles in.
The trail today follows the river valley and involves some rocky and uneven terrain, requiring careful footwork at times. Take it steady and keep a comfortable pace. As you approach Kothe, a small but welcoming settlement in the heart of the Hinku Valley, keep your eyes on the horizon – on a clear day, you may catch your very first distant view of Mera Peak rising above the valley ahead. That first glimpse of your target mountain is a truly special and motivating moment.
Today’s stage is shorter in distance but bigger in altitude gain. We climb from Kothe at 3,691m all the way up to Tangnang at 4,350m – a gain of nearly 660 meters. Even though it is only 7 kilometers, the rising altitude means you need to walk slowly and steadily, giving your body time to adjust.
The landscape transforms completely today. The trees thin out and disappear, replaced by open alpine meadows, rocky moraines, and wide glacial vistas. The scale of everything around you grows – the mountains feel closer, the sky feels bigger, and the silence feels deeper.
As we approach Tangnang, Mera Peak reveals itself more fully – a magnificent, broad white mountain filling the head of the valley. This is a remote high-altitude grazing settlement used by Sherpa herders in the warmer months.
This is also a good point to start paying close attention to how your body is feeling. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, eat well, and let your guide know if you experience any headaches or dizziness.
Today is a rest and acclimatization day in Tangnang, but it is far from a lazy day! Staying active at altitude is one of the most important things you can do to prepare your body for the higher climbs ahead. Following the golden mountain rule of “Climb High, Sleep Low”, we hike up to the stunning Charpate Himal Glacier at 4,358m, giving your body the push it needs to produce more red blood cells and carry oxygen more efficiently.
After enjoying the breathtaking glacier views, we descend back to Tangnang to sleep at a lower altitude. In the afternoon, your experienced guide will begin essential basic mountaineering training, covering how to walk in crampons, use an ice axe, perform self-arrest techniques, clip into fixed ropes, use a jumar ascender, and fit a climbing harness properly. These skills are absolutely critical for the summit climb ahead.
Today we make our way to Khare – the last permanent settlement before Mera Peak Base Camp and the final preparation point before the serious climbing begins. Though the distance is only 7 kilometers, at this altitude even a short walk demands real effort. Every step takes more energy than it would at sea level.
The trail climbs steadily through open glacial terrain, with sweeping views of the surrounding peaks growing more dramatic with every meter of elevation gained. The air is thin and cold, and the landscape is now almost entirely rock, snow, and ice.
As we arrive in Khare at over 5,000 meters, you are officially in the death zone’s outer limit, a significant psychological milestone. Very few places in the world can be reached by trekking alone at this altitude. Take a moment to recognize how far you have already come.
Spend the afternoon resting, hydrating, and preparing your gear. Khare is where we will do our final climbing preparation and gear review before pushing to Base Camp and beyond.
Today is the day the real climbing begins. We leave the last tea houses behind and head up onto the Mera Glacier toward Base Camp. From this point on, the terrain is snow and ice – crampons go on, ice axes are in hand, and your harness is clipped and ready.
The ascent to Base Camp is steep in places and crosses the lower section of the glacier. Your guide will lead the way, setting the pace and ensuring everyone moves safely across the icy surface. The physical effort is significant at this altitude – short of breath, heavy legs, and the biting cold are all part of the experience. But so is the extraordinary landscape around you.
Mera Base Camp sits on a wide, flat glacial plateau at 5,350 meters, completely surrounded by an ocean of snow and ice with towering peaks on every side. The scale and silence of this place is humbling. Your team will set up tents, prepare hot drinks, and cook a warm meal.
Tonight, get into your sleeping bag early. Rest as much as you can, eat what you are able to, and keep your water bottles close to prevent them from freezing. Tomorrow, we will go to High Camp.
Today we pushed from Base Camp up to High Camp at 5,780 meters – our final resting point before the summit attempt. This is a short but genuinely tough climb. The altitude here is extreme, the cold is biting, and every step requires focus and determination. But the views that unfold around you with every step upward are absolutely extraordinary.
The climb involves steep snow slopes and requires confident use of your crampons and trekking poles. Your guide will set a slow, deliberate pace. There is no rushing at this altitude – slow and steady is always the right approach.
High Camp is a small, exposed platform carved out of the snow and ice on the ridge of Mera Peak. The tents will be firmly anchored against potential winds. The view from here – looking out over a sea of Himalayan giants – is one of the most breathtaking sights you will ever witness.
Tonight will be cold. Layer up generously, eat a good dinner despite your reduced appetite, and drink as much water as you can. Set your alarm. Tomorrow begins in the dead of night – and it leads to the summit.
⭐ THE SUMMIT DAY ⭐
The alarm sounds at midnight or 1:00 AM. The world outside your tent is pitch black, freezing cold, and utterly silent. You pull on your warmest layers, clip your crampons onto your boots, fasten your harness, grab your ice axe, and switch on your headlamp. The summit of Mera Peak is waiting.
The climb begins in darkness, guided by the beams of headlamps and a sky absolutely packed with stars. Your guide leads the rope team up the steep snow and ice slopes, one careful step at a time. Your breathing is heavy, your legs are working hard, and the cold cuts through even the thickest jacket. But step by step, meter by meter, you keep moving upward.
As the hours pass, the sky slowly begins to lighten. The first thin pink and orange glow of Himalayan sunrise creeps across the horizon – illuminating the world’s highest peaks in a warm golden light. It is one of the most beautiful things you will ever see.
And then – you arrive. You step onto the Mera Peak summit at 6,461 meters (21,197 feet).
Take a deep breath. Look around you. In every direction, the world’s greatest mountains rise up from the earth. You can see: Mount Everest (8,849m) | Lhotse (8,516m) | Makalu (8,485m) | Cho Oyu (8,188m) | Kanchenjunga (8,586m). Five of the world’s fourteen eight-thousanders – all visible from where you stand.
Take your photos. Hug your guide. Hug your teammates. Let the emotions come – many climbers find themselves moved to tears at this moment, and that is perfectly okay. You have earned every single second of this view.
After celebrating on the summit, we begin the careful descent – back to High Camp and all the way down to Khare, where a warm meal, a hot drink, and a very well-earned sleep are waiting for you.
This extra day is built into the itinerary as a safety buffer. In the Himalayas, weather can change very quickly and without warning. Storms, high winds, or heavy snowfall can make a summit attempt dangerous or impossible on Day 13. If that happens, Day 14 becomes our second summit opportunity.
If the summit was successfully reached on Day 13 and the weather is good, this day becomes a well-deserved rest and recovery day in Khare. Your body has been through an enormous physical effort over the past several days – sleep in, eat well, stretch your legs, and let yourself recover.
Either way, this day is an important and practical part of the itinerary that keeps you safe and gives your Mera Peak climb the best possible chance of success.
The summit is behind you and the descent begins in earnest. We retrace our steps back down through the Hinku Valley toward Kothe. Going downhill after days at extreme altitude feels like a completely different experience – your lungs are working well, the oxygen is richer, and every step feels lighter and more effortless.
The valley that felt so remote and challenging on the way up now feels like an old friend. The river, the rocky trails, the open meadows – you will look at all of it with fresh eyes and a huge sense of satisfaction and pride.
The descent to Kothe is long but comfortable. The drop in altitude of nearly 1,400 meters in a single day will make a dramatic difference to how you feel – many climbers describe feeling genuinely energized and almost euphoric on this stretch. Enjoy every step of it.
Today we take a slightly different return route – rather than retracing our exact steps all the way back to Lukla, we head toward Thuli Kharka, a high alpine meadow area that offers a completely different perspective of the landscape and mountains we have been traveling through.
The trail climbs from Kothe back up to 4,300 meters, which might feel like a surprise after the descending mood of yesterday. But the gain in altitude is absolutely worth it. Thuli Kharka is a spectacular high pasture with sweeping, unobstructed views of the surrounding peaks – including a wonderful final view back toward Mera Peak, the mountain you just conquered.
It is a humbling and beautiful moment – looking back at that great white summit and knowing that you stood up there. Settle into camp tonight with a full heart and a deep sense of achievement.
The final day of trekking has arrived. Today we cross the Zatr La Pass (4,600m) – a high and scenic mountain pass that forms the natural boundary between the Hinku Valley and the Lukla area. The climb to the pass requires one last good push of energy, but the reward is a magnificent panoramic view from the top that serves as a perfect final farewell to the mountains.
From the pass, the trail descends steeply all the way down to Lukla through a completely different landscape – forests return, the air grows warmer, and the world begins to feel a little more familiar. It is a long day – 6 to 7 hours of walking – but the spirit of the team is high and the finish line is in sight.
When you finally walk into Lukla and drop your pack, take a moment to look back up at the mountains behind you. You came up here as a trekker and you are leaving as a Himalayan peak climber. That is something to be proud of for the rest of your life.
Celebrate with your team at a local teahouse – a cold drink, a warm meal, and great company. You have absolutely earned it.
This morning we take the thrilling early morning flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu. As the small aircraft lifts off from the famous hillside runway, look out the window for one final, glorious view of the Himalayan peaks that have been your home and your challenge for the past two and a half weeks.
Back in Kathmandu, check into your hotel, take a long hot shower, and let the comfort of civilization wash over you. Put on clean clothes, eat your favorite food, and allow yourself to truly relax.
In the evening, join us for a special farewell celebration dinner at one of Kathmandu’s finest restaurants. This is a wonderful opportunity to share stories from the climb, look back through your best photos, and celebrate your incredible achievement together as a team. Your Himalaya Hub summit certificate will also be presented to you tonight – a lasting memento of your Mera Peak adventure.
Your 19-day Mera Peak Climbing adventure comes to a close today. After a final breakfast at the hotel, our Himalaya Hub team will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in time for your departure flight.
As you leave Nepal behind and head toward home, carry with you the memories of those vast Himalayan valleys, the warmth of the Sherpa people, the struggle and triumph of the climb, and that unforgettable moment when you stood on the summit of Mera Peak at 6,461 meters and looked out at five of the world’s highest peaks.
Nepal will stay with you. And we hope you will come back.
From all of us at Himalaya Hub – thank you for climbing with us. Safe travels, and see you on the next adventure!
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| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pax | 2 | 3 | $2700.00 |
| 2 | Pax | 4 | 5 | $2370.00 |
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