The expedition lasts 15 days, including arrival and departure in Kathmandu. The itinerary includes trekking through the Hinku Valley, acclimatization and climbing training, the Mera Peak summit attempt, a contingency day, and the return to Lukla and Kathmandu.

Major highlights include the scenic flight to Lukla, remote Hinku Valley, Zatrwa La Pass at 4,610 m, Khare acclimatization, pre-climb training, Mera High Camp at 5,780 m, and the summit of Mera Peak at 6,476 m. On a clear day, the summit provides views toward Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Kanchenjunga, and other Himalayan peaks.

Mera Peak is not a casual trekking destination and is graded as challenging. You don’t necessarily need extensive peak-climbing experience, but you do need good physical fitness, proper preparation, and the ability to handle high altitude and demanding trekking days. The itinerary includes pre-climb training to help participants learn essential climbing techniques and equipment use.

Mera Peak Climbing is a challenging high-altitude expedition. The route includes long trekking days, steep sections, high elevations, glacial terrain, and a summit day that can take around 10–12 hours.

You should have good cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and strength. Regular hiking, uphill walking, stair climbing, running, or similar training before the expedition can help prepare you for long days at altitude.

Previous climbing experience is helpful but is not necessarily essential for every participant. The itinerary includes pre-climb training at Khare, where you practice using crampons, ice axes, ropes, and harnesses with the climbing team.

The summit day is one of the most demanding parts of the expedition and is listed at approximately 10–12 hours of trekking and climbing. The climb begins early, usually before sunrise, and involves glacier travel before reaching the summit and descending to Khare.

Safety should always come before reaching the summit. If you are struggling physically, experiencing altitude-related symptoms, or conditions become unsafe, your climbing guide may recommend stopping or descending. The reserve day also provides some flexibility if the summit attempt cannot be completed as scheduled.

The highest point is 6,476 meters at the summit of Mera Peak. The itinerary also reaches Mera High Camp at 5,780 m and Khare at around 5,045 m, so significant altitude preparation is essential.

Yes. Altitude sickness is a serious consideration because the expedition reaches above 6,000 meters. The itinerary includes acclimatization at Khare and a reserve day, while maintaining a slow and steady pace is important throughout the climb.

The itinerary gradually gains elevation from Lukla through Chutanga, Thuli Kharka, Kothe, Thangnak, and Khare. Day 8 is specifically reserved for acclimatization and pre-climb training before moving toward Mera High Camp.

Inform your guide immediately if you experience unusual headache, dizziness, nausea, extreme fatigue, breathing difficulties, or other concerning symptoms. Do not attempt to hide symptoms in order to continue climbing. Your climbing team can assess the situation and decide whether you should rest, descend, or receive further assistance.

High-altitude travel and mountaineering insurance is strongly recommended for this expedition. Your insurance should be appropriate for the elevation and activities involved and should include emergency evacuation coverage where possible.

The journey begins in Kathmandu and continues to Ramechhap before flying to Lukla. The trekking route then passes through Chutanga, Zatrwa La, Thuli Kharka, Kothe, Thangnak, and Khare before reaching Mera High Camp and the summit. After the summit attempt and reserve day, the route returns through Thuli Kharka and Zatrwa La to Lukla before flying back toward Kathmandu.

The Hinku Valley is a remote and scenic Himalayan valley in the Mera Peak region. Compared with the busy Everest Base Camp trail, the route offers a quieter trekking experience with forests, alpine landscapes, mountain villages, and fewer trekkers.

Zatrwa La is a high mountain pass on the route to Mera Peak, reaching approximately 4,610 meters. Crossing the pass is one of the early challenging sections of the expedition and provides views of the surrounding Himalayan landscape.

Khare is a high-altitude settlement at around 5,045 meters and an important preparation point before the Mera Peak climb. The itinerary includes an acclimatization and pre-climb training day here before continuing toward Mera High Camp.

Mera High Camp is located at approximately 5,780 meters and serves as the final overnight camp before the summit attempt. The climbing team prepares the camp and equipment while climbers rest, hydrate, and prepare for the early summit push.

The expedition uses standard hotels in Kathmandu and Manthali, teahouses or lodges during the trek, and a tented camp at Mera High Camp. Accommodation becomes increasingly basic as you move into the high mountain environment.

You stay in a tented camp at Mera High Camp, located at approximately 5,780 meters. The climbing team prepares the camp for the overnight stay before the summit attempt.

Teahouse accommodation generally depends on availability and is commonly arranged on a shared basis. Room conditions become more basic at higher elevations, while the High Camp uses tented accommodation.

Mountain accommodation may provide basic bedding, but climbers should bring an appropriate sleeping bag and personal cold-weather equipment suitable for high-altitude conditions. Your trekking company can provide the detailed equipment list before departure.

Yes. The package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek. The itinerary also lists meals at the Kathmandu and Manthali stages according to the daily schedule.

Meals are generally simple, filling, and designed to provide energy for trekking. Common options in the region include dal bhat, rice, noodles, pasta, potatoes, soups, eggs, bread, and other basic teahouse meals.

Yes. Vegetarian food is commonly available along the trekking route. If you have allergies or specific dietary requirements, inform the trekking company before departure.

The expedition team arranges meals at the high camp. Because conditions are more remote and facilities are basic at this altitude, food options are more limited than in Kathmandu or lower-altitude teahouses.

Some snacks and drinks can be purchased in lower villages and teahouses, but options become increasingly limited as you gain altitude. Carrying preferred energy snacks from Kathmandu is recommended.

The recommended seasons are spring, particularly April–May, and autumn, particularly October–November. These periods generally provide more favorable trekking and climbing conditions, although Himalayan weather can change quickly.

Winter climbing is possible for experienced and properly equipped teams, but conditions can be significantly colder and more demanding. Snow, freezing temperatures, and changing mountain conditions require careful planning.

The monsoon season can bring rain, clouds, wet trails, and reduced visibility at lower elevations, while higher sections can have different snow and weather conditions. Climbing conditions can therefore be less predictable, and the itinerary may need adjustment.

Yes. Weather is one of the most important factors in high-altitude climbing. The summit attempt may be delayed or changed if wind, snowfall, visibility, or other mountain conditions make climbing unsafe.

Mountain weather cannot always be predicted accurately. The reserve day gives the climbing team additional flexibility to attempt the summit if poor weather or other unexpected conditions prevent the planned summit attempt.

The package includes the necessary Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee, and Mera Peak Climbing Permit. We arrange these as part of the expedition package.

Yes. Mera Peak is a climbing peak, so the expedition requires the applicable peak-climbing permit in addition to other trekking or conservation-area requirements. The climbing company handles the required permits under current regulations.

Yes. The current package includes the necessary trekking and Mera Peak climbing permits.

Yes. Climbers must follow the climbing guide’s instructions and applicable mountain regulations. Respect safety procedures, environmental rules, climbing equipment requirements, and local permit conditions throughout the expedition.

The itinerary uses a flight to Lukla after traveling to Ramechhap/Manthali. The flight from Manthali to Lukla is listed at approximately 20 minutes.

During busy trekking seasons such as April–May and October–November, flights to Lukla generally operate from Ramechhap Airport because Kathmandu Airport has increased air traffic. This requires a road journey between Kathmandu and Manthali.

Yes. The package includes round-trip domestic flights between Ramechhap/Manthali or Kathmandu and Lukla, depending on seasonal flight operations.

Yes. Flights to and from Lukla depend heavily on weather and operating conditions. Delays or cancellations can occur, so keeping some flexibility in your travel schedule is important.

The itinerary may need to be adjusted if flights are delayed. Additional accommodation, meals, or transportation caused by flight delays or other unforeseen circumstances may incur extra costs, depending on the package terms.

You need suitable high-altitude trekking and mountaineering equipment, including warm clothing, trekking boots, waterproof layers, gloves, a sleeping bag, sunglasses, headlamp, backpack, and other personal climbing gear. Your climbing team will provide guidance on the complete equipment list before departure.

Yes. The package includes group climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, snow stakes, and other required technical equipment.

The expedition includes pre-climb training in using crampons, ice axes, ropes, and harnesses. However, the cost-exclusion section states that personal climbing gear and clothing are excluded unless specifically included, so you should confirm which individual items are supplied before departure.

Pack warm base layers, fleece or insulating layers, a waterproof outer shell, warm gloves, a hat, trekking trousers, and suitable high-altitude clothing. Conditions become extremely cold near Mera High Camp and the summit, so your clothing system should suit severe mountain conditions.

Trekking poles are optional but can be useful on steep, rocky, and uneven sections. They can also reduce stress on your knees during long descents.

Your summit-day pack should include essentials such as water, snacks, warm layers, sunglasses or goggles, gloves, a headlamp, personal medication, and any other equipment recommended by your climbing guide. Keep the load as light as practical while carrying everything required for safety.

Mobile connectivity can be available in some villages and lower sections, but coverage becomes limited and unreliable as you move deeper into the remote mountain region. You should not depend on continuous mobile service throughout the expedition.

Some teahouses may offer Wi-Fi, but availability and reliability decrease at higher elevations. Wi-Fi and other charging services are listed as additional expenses rather than standard inclusions.

Electricity and charging facilities may be available in some settlements, but access can be limited at higher elevations. Charging can also involve additional fees, so carrying a high-capacity power bank is recommended.

Charging options at Mera High Camp are very limited compared with lower villages. Bring sufficient batteries and a power bank so that you are not dependent on electricity during the summit period.

Yes. A professional climbing guide is included for the summit attempt. A qualified climbing team supports route decisions, equipment, climbing techniques, and safety during the ascent.

Yes. The package includes a professional trekking guide as well as professional climbing guide support for the summit attempt.

Yes. Porter support is included, with the package specifying one porter for two trekkers. The package also includes guide and porter insurance, salary, food, and lodging.

The climbing guide provides pre-climb training, helps you use technical equipment correctly, supports you on glacier and climbing sections, monitors the conditions, and helps manage the summit attempt safely.

Solo travelers can arrange a Mera Peak expedition with the required guide and climbing support. The final cost and team arrangement may differ depending on whether you travel alone or as part of a group.

The package includes airport transfers, round-trip domestic flights to Lukla, Kathmandu hotel accommodation, teahouses/lodges during the trek, tented accommodation at Mera High Camp, three meals daily during the trek, trekking and climbing guides, porter support, required permits, group climbing equipment, staff costs, a first-aid kit with oximeter, the summit certificate, and government/local taxes.

International airfare, Nepal visa fees, personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, personal trekking and climbing equipment, travel and mountaineering insurance, Wi-Fi, battery charging, hot showers, tips, and expenses caused by delays or unforeseen circumstances are excluded.

Yes, personal climbing gear and clothing are excluded unless specifically included in your arrangement. Confirm the exact equipment provided and the items you need to bring or rent before departure.

Yes. The package includes a certificate of successful Mera Peak summit achievement.

We can discuss the itinerary based on your experience, travel dates, group size, and climbing requirements. Any changes should take altitude, acclimatization, weather, and permit requirements into consideration.

Advance booking is recommended, particularly for spring and autumn climbing seasons. Early booking gives the company enough time to arrange permits, flights, guides, porters, accommodation, climbing equipment, and other logistics.

Yes. The expedition offers excellent photography opportunities throughout the journey. You can photograph the Hinku Valley, forests, traditional settlements, Zatrwa La Pass, glaciers, Mera High Camp, and panoramic Himalayan scenery.

On a clear day, the summit provides views toward some of the world’s highest mountains, including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Kanchenjunga. Visibility depends on weather and atmospheric conditions.

Yes, but photography should never interfere with safety or the instructions of the climbing team. Keep cameras and electronic devices protected from cold, snow, and moisture, and use them only when the guide considers the situation safe.

For many climbers, the summit push is the most memorable part because it combines physical effort, high-altitude climbing, sunrise, and panoramic Himalayan views. The journey through the quieter Hinku Valley and the preparation at Khare also make the expedition different from a standard Himalayan trek.

Mera Peak Climbing combines multi-day Himalayan trekking with an actual high-altitude peak summit attempt. Unlike a standard trek, you spend time learning and using mountaineering equipment, cross glacial terrain, stay at a high camp, and attempt a 6,476-meter summit with a professional climbing team.