Mera Peak Classic

Cost Details

Includes

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

Pre-Trip Preparation & Support

• Training: Introduction to Mountaineering Course.

• Gear Inspection: Professional gear check services in Malaysia.

• Resources: Comprehensive expedition guidelines and recommendations.

• Support: 24/7 expedition support team standby.

Transportation & Flights

• Airport Transfers: Private vehicle pick-up and drop-off (Airport ⇄ Hotel).

• Domestic Flights: Return flights for Kathmandu/Ramechhap – Lukla – Kathmandu/Ramechhap (for participants and guide).

• Baggage Allowance: 10 kg check-in + 5 kg hand carry per person on Lukla flights.

Accommodation

• Kathmandu: 3 nights hotel stay on a twin-sharing basis (breakfast included).

• Trekking Route: Tea house accommodation throughout the trek (attached bathrooms provided in Namche Bazaar and Lukla).

Meals & Beverages

• Daily Meals: Full-board standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.

• Beverages: 1 cup of tea or coffee served during breakfast.

• Extras: Fresh seasonal fruits.

Trek Crew & Logistics

• Malaysian Leader: Experienced Malaysian Team Leader accompanying the expedition.

• Licensed Trekking Guide: Highly experienced, certified local guide (including his salary, food, lodging, insurance, gear, and medical coverage).

• Porters: Group porter service (maximum 15 kg baggage allowance per client).

• Luggage: Expedition duffel bag provided for the trek (returnable after the trip).

Permits, Visa & Safety

• Entry Visa: Nepal entry visa fee.

• Permits: Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and TIMS card.

• Safety Equipment: Group GPS tracking and satellite communication for emergencies.

• First Aid & Health: Comprehensive medical kit, including a pulse oximeter for daily altitude and health monitoring.

Excludes

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

Flights & Insurance

• International Flights: Airfare to and from Nepal.

• Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel and medical evacuation insurance (compulsory; must cover high-altitude trekking).

Meals & Personal Refreshments

• City Meals: Lunches and dinners while staying in Kathmandu.

• Extra Food & Drinks: Any items outside the set itinerary, such as bottled mineral water, boiled drinking water, canned/energy drinks, alcohol, chocolates, snacks, and nutrition bars.

Tea House & Lodging Extras

• Room Extensions: Extra nights at hotels or late check-out fees.

• Tea House Amenities: Hot showers, electronic device charging, laundry, and Wi-Fi access during the trek.

Equipment, Transport & Incidentals

• Personal Gear: Personal trekking attire, footwear, and equipment.

• Additional Transport: Any land transfers not included in the standard itinerary.

• Emergency & Unforeseen Costs: Extra expenses resulting from flight delays, cancellations, natural disasters, roadblocks, landslides, strikes, or policy changes.

• Tips & Gratuities: Tipping for the local trekking guides and porters.

• Policy: Unused services, accommodations, or meals are strictly non-refundable and non-claimable.

Details Itinerary

Welcome to Nepal trekkers! Entering the country, the beautiful view of the Himalayas greets you. As you arrive nearer to the capital city, Kathmandu, you will see the areas filled with houses at every end.

The aerial view of Kathmandu valley is quite beautiful and unique. After landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, you head out to the terminal where our officials will be waiting for you.

Then they collect you up and drop you at your hotel, where you are greeted traditionally with garlands and tika. After that, the officials will help you check in to your rooms and leave for the day.

The remaining day is free, so you can do as you please. If you prefer roaming, then you can hit the markets that are lively throughout the day. However, it is noisy and crowded, so just a head's up for some cultural shock.

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350 m)

Day 2: Free and Arrangement Day

Feel free to include your background, experiences, and any unique aspects that set your business apart. Highlight your mission, values, and the benefits your customers can expect. If you have things to buy for the journey, then you can visit the local markets.

In the evening, we will have a brief summary of your trek and preparations at the hotel.

Day 3: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840 m) & Trek to Paiya (2,730 m)

• Elevation: 1,400 m to 2,840 m (Lukla) to 2,730 m (Paiya)

• Distance: 9.0 km

• Duration: 35-min flight + 5 to 6 hours trek

• Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla in the morning. Instead of heading north towards Everest Base Camp or directly east over the high pass, follow the southern trail down through jungle trails and Sherpa settlements. Cross the Handi Khola and hike past Surke to Paiya (Chutok).

Day 4: Trek Paiya to Panggom (Pangkongma) via Kari La Pass (3,145 m)

• Elevation: 2,730 m to 3,145 m (Pass) to 2,850 m (Pangoma)

• Distance: 10.5 km

• Duration: 5 to 6 hours

• Ascend on switchbacks through bamboo and rhododendron groves to cross Kari La Pass (3,145 m). Take in views across the Dudh Koshi river basin before descending gradually into Pangoma (Pangkongma), a traditional Sherpa village centered around a historic monastery.

Day 5: Trek Pangoma to Ngyungsa (Shibuche / Ningsow) (2,745 m) via Pangkongma La

• Elevation: 2,850 m to 3,174 m (Pass) to 2,745 m (Ngyungsa)

• Distance: 8.0 km

• Duration: 4 to 5 hours

• Ascend stone trails past Mani walls to cross Pangkongma La pass, revealing the first distant profile of Mera Peak. Descend through mossy pine forests to the river canyon, cross the suspension bridge, and climb up to the peaceful settlement of Ngyungsa (Shibuche / Ningsow).

Day 6: Trek Ngyungsa (Shibuche) to Chetrakhola (3,150 m)

• Elevation: 2,745 m to 3,085 m (Pass) to 3,150 m (Chetrakhola)

• Distance: 11.5 km

• Duration: 7 to 8 hours

• A sustained trek traversing the Makalu-Barun National Park buffer zone. Hike along undulating ridge paths and cross intermediate forest passes through bamboo and pine groves. Arrive in the late afternoon at the secluded riverside camp of Chetrakhola (Chhetra Tanga / Chalem Kharka).

Day 7: Trek Chhatra Khola to Kothe via Mosom Kharka (Chunbu Kharka)

• Elevation: 3,150 m to 4,200 m (Ridge) to 3,600 m (Kothe)

• Distance: 9.0 km

• Duration: 6 to 7 hours

• Ascend out of the side canyon toward the high vantage ridges near Mosom Kharka (Chunbu Kharka) at 4,200 m, granting panoramas over the Hinku Valley. Follow the trail down through rhododendron woodlands to reach Kothe on the banks of the Inkhu Khola.

Day 8: Trek Kothe to Tangnang (Thaknak) (4,350 m)

• Elevation: 3,600 m to 4,350 m (Tangnang)

• Distance: 7.5 km

• Duration: 3 to 4 hours

• Follow the open glacial riverbed northward, gaining altitude into true alpine territory. Hike past the 200-year-old rock shrine of Lungsumgba Gompa with direct vistas of Mera Peak South and Kyashar. Arrive at Tangnang (Thaknak) by lunchtime.

Day 9: Acclimatization Day: Hike to Charpate Himal Glacier

• Elevation: 4,350 m to 4,700 m (Glacier Viewpoint) to 4,350 m

• Distance: 3.5 km

• Duration: 3 to 4 hours

• An active acclimatization day to help your body adapt to the thinner air. Undertake a hike up the moraine ridges flanking Charpate Himal Glacier and look down over Dig Tsho glacial lake. Return to Tangnang for an afternoon of rest and hydration.

Day 10: Trek Tangnang to Khare (5,045 m)

• Elevation: 4,350 m to 5,045 m (Khare)

• Distance: 5.5 km

• Duration: 2 to 3 hours

• Climb along the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier and push up the steep moraine ridge to Dig Kharka. Continue steadily through rocky alpine trails to reach Khare, the last lodge settlement and primary staging post for Mera Peak.

Day 11: Rest Day & Pre-Climbing Training at Khare

• Elevation: 5,045 m to 5,300 m (Training Slopes) to 5,045 m

• Distance: 3.0 km

• Duration: 3 to 4 hours

• Dedicate the day to technical preparation. Head to the ice and snow slopes above Khare to practice fixed-line ascents using jumars, figure-of-eight descents, crampon footwork, and glacier rope management with your climbing guides. Rest early in the afternoon.

Day 12: Trek Khare to Mera High Camp (5,800 m)

• Elevation: 5,045 m to 5,415 m (Mera La) to 5,800 m (High Camp)

• Distance: 4.5 km

• Duration: 5 to 6 hours

• Scramble over rocky crests to reach the crampon point at Mera La pass (5,415 m). Strap on crampons, rope up, and ascend across the glaciated terrain to High Camp (5,800 m), perched safely below a prominent rock face. Overnight in high-altitude tents with panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.

Day 13: Standard Summit Day (Summit to Khare) OR Move to Advance Camp (6,000 m) [Optional]

• Elevation: 5,800 m to 6,476 m (Summit) to 5,045 m (Khare) [Standard Profile]

  (OR 5,800 m to 6,000 m if moving to Advance Camp)

• Distance: 9.5 km (Standard Summit) / 2.5 km (Move to Advance Camp)

• Duration: 8 to 10 hours (Standard Summit) / 2 to 3 hours (Advance Camp move)

• Standard Profile: Wake around 1:30 AM for the summit bid directly from High Camp (5,800 m). Ascend moderate glacial slopes before climbing the final 45° snow headwall using fixed ropes. Reach the summit of Mera Peak Central (6,476 m) at sunrise. Descend past High Camp for hot soup and continue all the way down to Khare for a well-deserved rest.

• Optional Advance Camp Profile (Upon Request): Climbers requesting a higher staging camp make a short 2 to 3-hour climb onto the glaciated plateau to establish Advance Camp (6,000 m), resting and preparing inside tents for a shorter summit push next morning.

Day 14: Rest & Celebration in Khare OR Advance Camp Summit Push to Khare

• Elevation: 5,045 m (Khare) [Standard Profile]

  (OR 6,000 m to 6,476 m to 5,045 m if pushing from Advance Camp)

• Distance: 0 km (Standard rest) / 8.5 km (Advance Camp summit)

• Duration: Full day rest (Standard) / 6 to 8 hours (Advance Camp summit)

• Standard Profile: A full day of rest, relaxation, and celebration at Khare. This day also acts as an automatic weather buffer if Day 13 encountered adverse summit conditions.

• Optional Advance Camp Profile: Wake around 3:30 AM from Advance Camp (6,000 m) for the final 476 m vertical push to the summit of Mera Peak Central (6,476 m). Descend past high camps directly down to Khare lodges.

Day 17: Trek Kothe to Thuli Kharka (Chatrala) (4,300 m)

• Elevation: 3,600 m to 4,300 m (Thuli Kharka)

• Distance: 7.0 km

• Duration: 5 to 6 hours

• Branch west out of the valley basin, ascending through dense bamboo and rhododendron groves. Emerge onto the open highland pastures of Thuli Kharka (Chatrala) positioned below the Zatrwa La wall.

Please note that this is the only guideline and outline program from day-by-day itinerary. There can be a lot of changes in those dates as per the weather and mountain conditions as well as personal health condition.

Day 15: Contingency Reserve Day OR Optional Helicopter Out to Lukla & Kathmandu

• Elevation: 5,045 m (Khare) to 2,860 m (Lukla) to 1,400 m (Kathmandu)

• Activity: Weather buffer OR chartered helicopter transfer

• Contingency Use: Held as a final reserve day in case severe weather or individual pacing delays the summit climb.

• Optional Heli-Out: If the summit has been successfully achieved and climbers wish to skip the 3-day return trek over Zatrwa La, take an optional chartered helicopter flight directly from Khare to Lukla, followed by a connecting flight back to Kathmandu on the same day.

Day 16: Trek Khare to Kothe (Standard Return Route)

• Elevation: 5,045 m to 3,600 m (Kothe)

• Distance: 13.0 km

• Duration: 4 to 5 hours

• For those completing the full foot circuit, retrace the descent down the Inkhu Khola valley floor past Tangnang, enjoying the richer oxygen levels and rhododendron woodlands around Kothe.

Day 18: Trek Thuli Kharka to Lukla via Zatrwa La Pass (Chetrbu La) (4,610 m)

• Elevation: 4,300 m to 4,610 m (Pass) to 2,860 m (Lukla)

• Distance: 11.0 km

• Duration: 6 to 7 hours

• Complete the expedition circuit with a morning climb over Zatrwa La Pass (4,610 m, Chetrbu La). Take in a final view of the peaks before making the long descent past Chutanga back into Lukla to celebrate with the team.

Day 19: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu

• Elevation: 2,860 m to 1,400 m (Kathmandu)

• Distance: Flight (138 km)

• Duration: 40 minutes

• Take an early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon for relaxation, massage therapy, or souvenir shopping in Thamel.

Day 20: Farewell Kathmandu – Homeward Bound & Until the Next Summit!

• Elevation: 1,400 m

• Activity: Traditional Sherpa farewell (Khata ceremony) & airport transfer

Congratulations on standing atop Mera Peak Central (6,476 m)! From the quiet trails of Paiya to the cold alpine winds above 6,000 meters, you embraced every step with grit, patience, and the true mountain spirit—Bistari, Bistari (slowly, slowly).

Today marks the conclusion of an epic Himalayan journey, but certainly not the end of the road. Over morning Himalayan milk tea, celebrate the friendships forged across high passes and glacier fields. Our team will honor your milestone with a traditional silk Khata blessing for safe travels and good fortune.

With bags packed and summit memories etched forever, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home. Dhanyabad (thank you) for climbing with us. Return home safely, rest your legs, and keep the fire burning—because the Himalayas will always be calling for your next high-altitude expedition. Namaste, and see you on the next summit!

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