Mera Peak Climbing is an expedition to the highest trekking peak in Nepal that unveils the remarkable view of 5 highest peak above 8,000m in Nepal. Rated as Alpine Difficulty Grade, it is also considered as highest non-technical peak in Himalaya of Nepal. The first ascent to the summit of Mera peak was made by J.O.M. and Sen Tenzing on 20 May 1953. Climbing Mera Peak is technically uncomplicated however when there is heavy snow fall or when the maze of crevasse are open, the climbing trail can be challenging and long.
There are numbers of climbing routes to Mera Peak but we use the most popular route that departs from Lukla and follows the trail through the pristine rhododendron, oak, silver, fir, birch and Jennifer’s forest to Makalu Barun National Park. On the way, we get the superb view of Mera Glacier and turquoise tinted alpine lake. The summit of peak features the best view of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m) to the north, Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m), Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), Mt. Amadablam (6,818m) to the west, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m) and Mt. Makalu (8,463m) to the east.
To climb Mera peak, climbers need basic knowledge on using ice axe and crampon as the major part of climb negotiates with walking up a glacier. Even you don’t have climbing skills, our climbing leaders will provide the pre-climbing training at the base of Mera peak and it is easy to learn. We believe pre-climbing training will enhance your skills and boost up your confidence to summit the peak safely and successfully.
Our Mera Peak climb itinerary provides sufficient time to acclimatize at higher altitude; which as a result helps in comfortable ascent. Mera peak summit expedition can be a great follow-up climb for those mountaineers wishing to push themselves a little further and climb 7,000m+ and 8,000m+ peaks. The best time of the year to Mera peak trip are September to December and March to June.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Tirbhuvan International Airport (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Exploration and trip preparation day
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu – Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok) (2,730m/8,956ft) – 40 minute flight/5-6 hours
Day 05: Trek: Panggom – Ningsow (2,863m/9,337ft) – 5 – 6 hours
Day 06: Trek: Ningsow – Chhatra Khola (2,800m/9,186ft) – 7 – 8 hours
Day 07: Trek: Chhatra Khola – Kothe (3,691m/12,109ft) – 6 – 7 hours
Day 08: Trek: Kothe – Thaknak (4,358m/14,297ft) – 3 – 4 hours
Day 09: Trek: Thaknak – Khare (5,045m/16,486ft) – 2 – 3 hours
Day 10: Khare: Acclimatization and pre-climb training
Day 11: Trek: Khare – Mera High Camp (5,780m/18,958ft) – 6 – 7 hours
Day 12: Summit Day: Mera High Camp – Mera Peak summit (6,461m) and back to Khare (5,045m/16,547ft) – 8 – 9 hours
Day 13: Contingency day
Day 14: Trek: Khare – Kothe (3600m/11808ft) – 4 – 5 hours
Day 15: Trek: Khote – Thuli Kharka (4,300m/14,107ft) – 5 – 6 hours
Day 16: Trek: Thuli Kharka – Lukla via Zatrwa La Pass – 6 – 7 hour
Day 17: Flight: Lukla – Kathmandu
Day 18: Final Departure
The Mount Kailash Manasarovar tour may open to Indian passport holders from May 2025. 
