Mera Peak Trekking
Mera Peak (6,654 m) was first scaled in 1953 and is the highest trekking peak in Nepal, located in Khumbu Region. Let your dream of seeing the majestic Himalayas from the top of one of the peaks com true by completing this amazing trek.
With our experience in peak climbing and trekking in Nepal, you can put aside your worries and prepare yourself for a rare taste of the true Himalayas. We begin trekking from Lukla and our trail continues via Chuthanga, Chetarbu Kharka, Kothe, Thaknak (where we will spend a whole day for acclimatisation) and Khahare to Mera La High Camp. This once in a life time adventure incorporates the whole trekking and peak climbing experience that is rare to find in one complete trip in the mountains of Nepal.
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Starting Point
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Lukla
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End Point
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Lukla
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Highest Point
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6200
m
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Lowest Point
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2300
m
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Duration
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17
Days
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Difficulty
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Moderate to Strenuous
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Accommodation
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Lodge, Local Teahouse, Tented Camp
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Standard Prices (per person)
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1 or 2 People
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£1767
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3 to 5 People
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£1600
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6 to 9 People
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£1383
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9 or more People
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£1235
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| Day 1 |
Kathmandu - Lukla Meet the tour leader and go to the airport for the domestic flight to Lukla. At Lukla, check-in at a lodge and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, make necessary preparations for the trek that starts the following day. |
| Day 2 |
Lukla - Chuthanga We start walking early in the morning and head for Chuthanga, where we stop for the night. |
| Day 3 |
Chuthanga - Chetarbu Kharka Resume trekking afer a quick breakfast in the morning and arrive at Chetarbu Kharka well before dusk. |
| Day 4 |
Chetarbu Kharka - Kothe Forest Camp Continue the journey, and walk towards Kothe, through the Forest Camp. |
| Day 5 |
Kothe - Thaknak Thaknak will be our next stopover lying at a walking distance of about 7 hours from Khote. |
| Day 6 |
Acclimatisation Day at Thaknak |
| Day 7 |
Thaknak - Khahare Today we resume our trek and head torwards Khahare. |
| Day 8 |
Khahare - Kahare Continue the trek and settle for the night at Kahare. |
| Day 9 |
Kahare - Mera La High Camp Today's trek can get a bit strenuous as we climb our way up to Mera La (High Camp). |
| Day 10 |
Summit the Peak of Mera Climb your way up to the peak of Mera. |
| Day 11 |
Extra Day for Summiting |
| Day 12 |
Trek to Thaknak |
| Day 13 |
Thaknak - Thasing Dingma |
| Day 14 |
Thasing Dingma - Chetharbu Kharka |
| Day 15 |
Chetharbu Kharka - Chutanga |
| Day 16 |
Chutanga - Lukla |
| Day 17 |
Lukla - Kathmandu (Flight) Catch the early morning flight from Lukla Airport to Kathmandu. After cheking-out from the airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Kathmandu. |
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Pick up from the international airport, transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu, as well
as any airport transfers for any internal flights. Last day transfer to
international airport (if required).
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Transport to the start of the trip (usually by bus or plane but can be changed
in accordance with the associated extra charge) as per the details in the
itinerary. Transport back from the trip to Kathmandu.
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2 night’s deluxe room at a hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast, before the start
of the tip, and 1 night at the end of the trip.
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Private accommodation during the trip to a basic standard. Please be aware that
the toilet and bathroom will be outside of the room in most cases.
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Three meals per day – Breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can choose food from the
menu. Tea or coffee with meals.
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Provision of tents and camping equipment if applicable
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An experienced English speaking guide.
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At least one porter for two people (Max baggage per porter is 30kg). Let us know
if you would prefer not to use a porter.
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Accommodation, wages, food and travel expenses for guide and porter(s).
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National Park fees
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Permit and trekking management fees
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In cases of emergency, we will arrange for a helicopter rescue, medical
treatment and after care for on your behalf. This will be paid by your own
travel insurance company. (Please ensure that you are adequately covered for
this eventuality).
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Insurance for guide and porter(s).
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First Aid Kid (for normal treatment only)
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Government taxes & other applicable fees.
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A method for water purification, e.g. Iodine or chlorine solution.
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We will also inform your embassy that you are trekking under our care.
What is Not Included
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Any drinks outside meal times (alcoholic, mineral water, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, etc)
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Personal expenses
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Tips and donations
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Hot Showers
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Travel insurance
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The trips on this site have been listed as they are the most popular within the
associated regions. If you have heard of a trip that is not listed, or want to spend
less (or more) time in a particular area then let us know.
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Although detailed itineraries are provided for all of the trips on this site they
are by no means set in stone. The itineraries act as a rough guide so you are welcome
to walk a bit more or less on any day you choose.
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You are also welcome to extend the trip at any point if you would like to spend
a bit more time in a particular area. The cost for extension is around £15-£25 per
day depending on the particular area and nature of the trip. Unfortunately, we are
unable to refund a trip that has been shortened but you are welcome to let us know
before hand and the price will be reduced accordingly. The extra days can always
be spent sightseeing in Kathmandu or Pokhara with your guide.
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Similarly, if you would prefer to upgrade or downgrade your hotel or transport then
this is also possible. For example you may change a bus journey to a flight, or
stay in a cheaper hotel to save some cash. Extra cost will apply based on the price
difference. All of this is can be arranged upon your arrival in Nepal or if you
would like to arrange it before then just let us know.
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If, at the end of the trip, you would like to do another adventure then all you
have to do is arrange it with the guides in Nepal.
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