Trip ModeIn Hotels and local nice lodge with camping
Climbing GradeF ‘Facial Easy’ French and Swiss Alpine Climbing Systems
Areas of TrekNepal North Mid-East at Khumbu and Everest region
People / CulturePopulated by Sherpa tribes with ancient culture and traditional life of Buddhism religion.
Mode of TransportScenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back.
Highlights of Mera Peak Climbing
Climb the highest trekking peak of the country, Mera Peak, at 6,451 m.
Get a chance to have novice mountaineering experience and test your skills in peak climbing through this trip.
Getting immensely beautiful views of the five highest peaks of the world, including Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Kanchenjunga.
Fly to Lukla on a scenic flight to watch the beautiful Himalayas.
Explore various sites in Kathmandu.
Pass through the alpine forested area of Makalu Barun National Park.
Experience the luscious alpine forest with trees of rhododendron, pine, and fir forest.
Immerse yourself in the nearby waterfalls, rivers, and pasture lands with the Himalayas surrounding the region.
Experience the Tibetan lifestyle and Buddhist culture of northern Nepal
Trip Overview
Mera Peak climbing is a very convenient and adventurous journey. You have to traverse through the remote yet majestic trails of the Khumbu region of Nepal to get there. The journey will take you quite close to the mountains of Baruntse and Makalu. The Mera Peak climbing trip is a wonderful opportunity to visit the mountains up close and explore the hidden wilderness of Hinku Valley.
The Mera peak climbing package is a way to explore the Khumbu region away from the popular Everest trekking trails. You will absolutely enjoy the alpine wilderness amidst the giant mountains. Climbing Mount Everest might not be in the books for everyone. But climbing Mera Peak is quite convenient and will definitely make you feel like you’ve conquered the world’s peak.
We have a very comfortable yet short Mera Peak climbing itinerary for you. Your journey to Mera Peak begins by taking a swift flight from Kathmandu to reach Lukla. Then, you head towards hidden trails of the Khumbu, passing various alpine forests. Routes of the trek take you first to Chutang and then to Thangnak via Thuli Kharka. From Thangnak, you will reach the Mera Peak Base camp, passing through Khare.
During your trek, you will pass high ridges of mountains like Nualekh and Kalo Himal and arrive at Hinku Valley. You will finally reach the destination of Mera Peak base camp and lead your mountain climbing journey. You need to take enough acclimatization time and rest before heading higher. Though this is supposed to be peak climbing, it is categorized as a trekking peak.
The peak lies at a height of 6,461 m (21190 ft) and can be reached through a straightforward climb. However, the steep elevation makes the climb a little strenuous. You ought to use cramps and an ice axe to summit the peak.
You will reach the peak in 5 to 6 hours of climbing. Once you reach the summit, you get blessed by the majestic panorama of the mountains. Many high peaks will be visible from the height. You get awesome sights of mountains like Everest, Baruntse, Makalu, Ama Damblam, etc. If you look towards the east, a fair view of the Kanchenjunga range is also visible.
After your climb, you will get back via the same route and take a scenic flight back from Lukla. This amazingly curated Mera Peak climbing itinerary will take you around 16 days. If you wish to embark on this journey, stick around for more details!!
Three night tourist standard twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
Fresh fruits every night after the dinner.
Trekking lodge (Tea House) accommodations during the trek.
All necessary paper works Sagarmatha National park entry permit & Trekker`s information Management System (TIMS) permit.
Peak climbing permit and other necessary fees.
Camping tent and climbing rope provided.
Both way flight (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) including airport tax and pickup and drop.
A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly , English speaking well trained, Government license holder trekking guide and climbing Sherpa, with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, Transport and insurance.
Strong, helpful porters with proper equipment (1porter = two people) with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation and insurance.
Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel insurance company).
Use of sleeping bags, Down Jacket and Duffel bag (to be returned after the trip).
Government taxes and official expenses.
Guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour with private vehicle as per itinerary.
Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker.
Assistant guide group size above 4+ person.
What's Excluded in Mera Peak Climbing
Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu Lunch and dinner.
Nepal entry visa.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
International airfare.
Your personal expenses.
All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek (i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the Tea Houses)
Desserts Sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
Battery charging and hot shower on the tea houses.
Personal climbing equipment can be hired $160 USD per person.
Kathmandu sightseeing tour entrance fees. (25$)
Extra hotel in Kathmandu.
If you required extra days for trekking and climbing 75$ per day.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
Excess baggage more than 15 kg to Lukla flight.
Price & Availability
Group Discount Available
1 Person
US$ 2550
2 - 4 Person
US$ 2365
5 - 6 Person
US$ 2225
Itinerary of Mera Peak Climbing - 16 days
Day 01
Reach Kathmandu via various international airlines and transfer to the hotel
Overnight: Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,400 Meters
On arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, we will receive you. Our staff and guides will transfer you to a suitable hotel in Kathmandu. You should get enough rest and freshen up to fight off the jet lag. The rest is essential for your trip.
On the first day of the trip, we will spend time talking about the trip in detail. Our guides will brief you about everything related to the trip. You will know about the accommodation, history, culture, itinerary, etc of the area you will travel to. What to do and what not to do will be explained well.
In the evening, we will have a special event with a cultural program and a local Nepali cuisine dinner. We will dance, have a few drinks, and get to know each other before we begin our trip.
Max. Elevation:1400
Duration:30 min
Day 02
In Kathmandu, preparation for the trek and climb.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Altitude: 1400
Today will be a prep day for our 12 days Mera peak climbing excludes stay on kathmandu. We will prepare for our trip to Khumnu and also make some stops to explore Kathmandu. There are a few world heritage sites nearby that we can make a visit to our hotel early in the morning.
After that, you will have the whole day free for yourself. You can utilize it to do your packing and get your amenities ready. Get ready for your flight to Lukla early in the morning tomorrow.
Max. Elevation:1400
Day 03
Morning flight to Lukla 2,860 m trek to Chutanga 3,450 m – 04 hrs.
Altitude: 3025 Mete
Overnight: Chutanga
Early in the morning on our third day, we will head to the domestic airport terminal in Kathmandu. Then, we will catch a short 45-minute flight to reach Lukla. It is a small Sherpa hamlet that lies around 2800 meters high with incredible views of Kongde Peak and Naulekh Himal. Lukla will be our first step for today, where you can freshen up and prepare for your hike.
We will leave Lukla and start our hike walking alongside the banks of Dudh Koshi. You will be led by our local guide and pass through various alpine forests and rivers. We will climb through the trail and enter isolated areas of Khumbu. The overnight stop of Chutanga will welcome you with its woodland filled with pine and rhododendron trees.
Max. Elevation:2860
Duration:45 min
Distance:138km
Day 04
Trek to Thuli-Kharka 4,300 m – 06 hrs.
Altitude: 4300m
Overnight: Thuli Kharka
Today, we will do quite a challenging hike. The walk will begin with some steep climbs. You ought to cross the high ridges of Kalo and Naulekh Himal. Then, you have to head towards the destination of the day at Thuli Kharda. This will require you to cross the Zatrwa-la, and Zatrwa-Og passes over 4,300 m high. This officially allows you to enter the Hinku Valley trails.
We will camp overnight at Thuli Kharka near the grazing area.
Max. Elevation:4300
Duration:5-6 hrs
Distance:4 km
Day 05
Trek to Thangnak 4,358 m – 05 hrs.
Altitude: 4358m
Overnight: Thangnak
We will continue with our hike today by heading towards Thangnak. We will first begin with a short downhill walk with amazing views of peaks like Kusum Kanguru. The Hinku Valley will look quite mesmerizing. You can finally see a glimpse of Mera Peak in today's walk. A view of the south peak of the mountain will be visible.
You will walk again through dense alpine forests of rhododendrons and pine trees. The walk will lead to a nice meadow and a place at Mosum Kharka. Then we head towards the north, leaving away the trees behind. We will reach a wide open valley at Gondaishung, which is quite close to Thangnak. It is a place that has an interesting old and small Gompa that is believed to be 200 years old.
A short hour-long hike will lead us to our overnight camp at Thangnak. The overnight stay will be either at a camp or temporary huts that serve as lodges.
Max. Elevation:4358
Duration:5-6 hrs
Distance:11.5km
Day 06
Rest day at Thangnak for acclimatization.
Rest day at Thangnak
As we climb above 4300m and tomorrow we gonna cross 5000m so we need to make our body to adopt with the nature. So today will be a day for rest and acclimatization. We will have gained a significant amount of altitude by now. So resting and accommodating to the climate is a must. You can take short hikes nearby and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Thangnak.
Max. Elevation:5045
Day 07
Trek to Khare 5,045 m – 04 hrs.
Altitude: 5045
Overnight : KhareCamp
After getting enough rest, we will continue our hikes today. We will walk a few uphill and downhill roads and find ourselves surrounded by amazing hills around the Hinku Valley. The vistas will be mesmerizing. As we continue our trek, we get closer to Chapatti Tal, which is dammed by rocks and moraine. Then we have to make an ascent for a while and then a steady descent. We will then arrive at a league meadow at Khare, which will be our site for an overnight stay. This is also the base camp for the Mera Peak.
Max. Elevation:5045
Duration:4 hrs
Distance:5.5 km
Day 08
At Khare, Mera Peak Base Camp for acclimatization, practice climbing.
Acclimatization and pratice on climbing
Today will be another day to acclimatize and prepare. We will do our peak climbing to high camp tomorrow, so it is necessary to get ready for it physically as well as skillfully. We will practice climbing on the glacier and learn how to use our equipment. Walking around the ice and rocky areas of the base camp will be good practice. Also, rest well and prepare for tomorrow’s big day of ascent.
Max. Elevation:5045
Day 09
Climb to Mera High Camp 5,800 m – 04 hrs.
Mera High camp altitude: 5800m
Overnight: Mera high Camp on tent
We will begin our climb to Mera Peak today. The climb begins as you set your foot off from Khare or the Base Camp. We will leave early in the morning, walking past Mera La, which leads us to the high camp. The climb or hike today will be quite aesthetically beautiful. The environment will also be quite serene. We will stay overnight at the high camp and finish our summit tomorrow.
Our guides will ensure your safety in the high camp and scout the area to make it safer. You need not fret about being in such a remote place.
Max. Elevation:5800
Duration:4 hrs
Distance:3km
Day 10
Ascent on top Mera Peak 6,461 m / 21,190 ft back to Khare- 08 hrs.
Climbing Mera peak on 6461m
Overnight : Khare
We will complete our Mera Peak summit on the tenth day of our journey. The journey begins early in the morning with a strenuous climb and very few technical difficulties. As you ascend higher, the climb becomes more straightforward. But you will need high caution and a lot of safety equipment to finish the climb. Use crampons, ice axes, and helmets for your climb.
After around 5 hours, you will reach the top of the peak. It will welcome you with excellent vistas of the mountain. Panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Cho Oyu all the way to Mt. Kanchenjunga are visible.
You descend along the same path and walk all the way to base camp in Khare after the climb. You will feel worn out and drained, but you'll be quite happy you reached the summit of Mera Peak.
Max. Elevation:6461
Duration:5 hrs
Day 11
Reserve day as Contingency in case of unfavorable climate.
A Contingency Day
We will reserve one day as a contingency day in case we meet some unfavorable situation. If there are roadblocks or bad weather, a day can be spared, especially on our way to or back from Lukla.
Max. Elevation:5045
Day 12
Trek to Kothe 3,580 m – 06 hrs.
Altitude: 3580m
Overnight: Kothe
After our day of summit is completed, we will make our journey to head back to Kathmandu. You will not have to make many ascents now. The walks will lead you through a few ups and downs and back to the alpine vegetation and tree lines lying at Kothe. We will reach our overnight destination by passing through Thangnak.
Max. Elevation:3580
Duration:5-6 hrs
Distance:14km
Day 13
Trek to Thuli Kharka 4,300 m – 05 hrs.
Altitude: 4300m
Overnight: Thuli Kharka
We will begin the day with a morning walk that continues through a dense forest. A few steep climbs on hills is also on the list. We will then continue to walk along the grassy meadow and reach our last camp of the journey at Thuli Kharka.
Max. Elevation:4300
Duration:4-5 hrs
Distance:7km
Day 14
Trek to Lukla via Zatrwa La pass 4,610 m and Chutang(3025)– 06 hrs.
Altitude: 2860m
Overnight: Lukla
Today will be the last day of our 16-day Mera Peak climbing packaged adventure. Early in the morning, we will start our walk by climbing over the high ridge of Naulekh and Kalo Himal. We will once again cross the Zatrwa Og and Zatrwa La Pass. Then, we will head towards Chutanga, which lies among thick green forests. We will then finish our trek when we finally reach Lukla.
This will be our last stop of the trek. We will enjoy an awesome night with an amazing dinner to mark the end of the hike. The next day, we will catch a flight to head back to Kathmandu.
Max. Elevation:3025
Duration:4hrs
Distance:4km
Day 15
Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Fly to Kathmandu by flight for 45 min
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
We will leave Lukla today and get back to Kathmandu. Based on the time of our flight, we will arrange breakfast timing. Then, we will transfer to the air terminal of the Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. The flight will be a smaller aircraft, the same as we took before. A short, approximately half an hour of swift flight will lead us back to Kathmandu. You will transfer to our respective hotels and call it a day.
Max. Elevation:1400
Duration:45 min
Distance:138km
Day 16
Depart Kathmandu for international departure homeward bound.
Final day departure
All wonderful things eventually must come to an end. We will mark the last day of our Mera peak climbing itinerary. Today will be the last day in Nepal, a country with some of the best Himalayan hiking trails. You will be leaving Nepal with grand, beautiful memories of climbing Mera Peak. On this day, a staff member will pick you up and take you to the airport to catch a trip back home or abroad.
Max. Elevation:1400
Duration:30min
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we can create personalized travel arrangements.
Altitude sickness is a common occurrence when you trek to remote Himalayan trails like that of Khumbu. Moreover, you also need to do peak climbing during this trip. There is a target of 6,461 m summit of Mera Peak for the trip. So this definitely brings risks of altitude sickness. Altitude sickness problems could pose life-threatening sicknesses like HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) or HACE (High Altitude Cerebral Edema). Hence, you should be highly cautious of it.
Training yourself to be physically fit and adjusting yourself to the environment is the key. Acclimatization practices during your trip are essential to prevent such hazards. You can also carry supplementary oxygens in case you are prone to altitude-related sickness. Avoiding caffeinated drinks, nicotine, and alcohol also helps. Diamox tablets also is a great tool to overcome symptoms of altitude sickness.
Packing
You need to pack various items to prepare for this journey. The basic luggage must consist of warm thermal wear, both inner and outer layer clothes. You will also need waterproof/windproof jackets, a sturdy hiking boot, trekking poles, and a sleeping bag. Gloves, hats, first aid kits, SPF, solar battery chargers, cameras, etc. should also be on your list. Items like ice axes and crampons should also be considered during your packing.
Some equipments can be managed by us too. You can let us know when you book your Mera Peak climbing package or once you arrive Nepal.
Permits
Permits are fundamental to remote trail trekking in Nepal. As we mentioned above, there are 3 major permits you will need. They are the Local Area Permit, the Makalu Barun Park permit, and the NMA permit. Make sure your documentation for the permits is in order before you start your journey.
Physical fitness
You need to get in shape before spending days on your feet in remote places of the Himalayas. We highly recommend you strengthen your stamina and build some endurance. Hit the gym and do exercises like jump rope, swimming, or running. Strength training and lifting could be in your favor, too. You can definitely do the Mera peak climbing without prior mountain climbing experience if you are physically fit.
Timing
Planning when to do your Mera peak climbing is also an essential consideration. The best times for this trek are during spring and autumn in Nepal. However, off-season treks are also possible. Make sure you plan your trek and make precautionary preps beforehand.
Accommodation
Since the journey takes a lot of days, you have to prepare for where you will stay overnight. Most remote places in the trails only have local tea houses, lodges, or camps. The more facilitated lower altitude areas might have some hotels. But higher altitude stops have tea houses run by locals from the area. Make sure you have a prior booking or know where you will stop for the day.
Guides and porters
Hiring guides and porters is one of the most essential prep for remote trail trekking. Nepal does not allow foreigners to do long-distance trekking solo. You need to hire a licensed guide if you want to do the Mera peak climbing. They will act as a safety net and be your translator, helper, medical assistant, etc. Guides are also necessary if you need last minute changes for your Mera Peak climbing itinerary
You will also need porters to help you carry your luggage. Walking for so many days is tiresome, and the additional luggage weight makes your journey more exhausting. That’s why we also recommend hiring a porter to make your journey easier.
Mera Peak Climbing FAQs
How do I prepare for the trek?
As we all know the mountains are in high altitude region, we need to walk a long way without any means of transpotation, so to hike a long way we need to be fit by work out daily. And the pace of the speed must be normal so that there wont be any issue on breathing. Understanding the environment and trail of the trip may help your trip more comfortabe and adventurous.
Why is Acclimatization necessary?
Acclimatization is essential for the trek to avoid altitude sickness. Although the trek is ideal you must ensure that the acclimatization is appropriately performed. As the mountains are in high altitude, we human living on low altitude cant adopt easily into high level altitude. There are other factor, hydrating regularly along the trail. You should also avoid caffeinated drinks and alcoholic beverages. As you can have DIAMOX tablets which reduce the altitude sickness, you can ask for this tablet before the trek starts or in the middle of the trek, as you feel you might need those tablet for your further trail, with your guide. And this tablet ensure that you will not have a altitude sickness.
What are the food facilities on the trek?
Food in the trek is the Nepalese diet of “Dal Bhaat.” You can have various other food items like noodles, chapati, thukpa, etc. Hot drinks like tea, garlic soup, coffee, etc., are popular in cold, high-altitude regions. Besides that, you can also carry your snacks to eat while trekking.
What are drinking water facilities on the trek?
You can get water facilities at the tea houses, or you can use water purification tablets on tap water. Bottled water is also valuable in the teahouses.
Why trek with Eco holiday Nepal?
Trekking with Eco Holidays Nepal is like walking through a dream with friends who truly care. We don't just guide you through breathtaking landscapes but also share beautiful memories and the heart of Nepal with you. With our warm hospitality, deep local knowledge, and genuine commitment to protecting nature and supporting all the local communities, every step you and we take becomes a beautiful memory that we will cherish forever.
Yes, Eco Holidays Nepal provides clients with porters as part of a trekking package, porters will carry your main luggage, allowing you to enjoy your trek with just a light daypack. Also, Eco Holidays Nepal will provide you with a professional and licensed trekking guide, Your guide will lead the way to ensure your safety and will share local insights and make your journey meaningful with stories and cultural knowledge.
Please note that porter service may or may not be included in your selected package. If porter service is included, the cost will be covered in the package price. If the package does not include porter service, clients can request it separately, and the cost will need to be paid by the clients themselves. We’ll be happy to assist with porter arrangements based on your needs.
Amazing Experience with Eco Holidays Nepal – Mera Peak Climb
I had an incredible time trekking to Mera Peak with Eco Holidays Nepal. Although I couldn't reach the summit due to AMS, the journey was unforgettable thanks to my amazing guide Dhruba Dharel and two friendly porters who made every day enjoyable.
As a first-time visitor to Nepal, I felt completely supported from start to finish. Dhruba even helped me with a last-minute plan to visit Lumbini from Pokhara, which I truly appreciated.
Even without the summit, this was one of the best experiences of my life. I’ll definitely return next year to try Island Peak. Highly recommended!
ZZuberi Odinga18th Aug, 2025
Mera Peak Climbing – Incredible Experience with Eco Holidays Nepal
Wow, what an unforgettable adventure with Eco Holidays Nepal! Our Mera Peak climbing trip was perfectly organized, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the amazing support we received throughout the journey.
The guide and porters were experienced, friendly, and dedicated, making the entire climb smooth and enjoyable. Their knowledge and encouragement kept us motivated every step of the way.
From the initial planning to successfully reaching the summit, everything was handled professionally and with great care. The team at Eco Holidays Nepal ensured we were well-prepared and safe, and their warm hospitality made the trip even more special.
Summiting Mera Peak was a dream come true, and I’m deeply grateful to the entire Eco Holidays Nepal team for making it possible.
Highly recommended for anyone planning a Himalayan adventure!
I planned to climb Mera Peak in 2024, and it took me one year to make it happen. I booked my trip in 2025 from my home country and contacted Eco Holidays Nepal for guidance on packing items and the list of required documents. I received this information personally from Mr. Dhruba, and the connection I felt with him was very positive.
When I arrived in Nepal, Mr. Dhruba met me at the airport, and from our very first meeting, I was truly impressed by his professionalism and warmth. We started the trip, and throughout the journey, he kept in touch regularly to ensure everything was perfectly arranged and going smoothly.
I want to sincerely thank the entire team who helped me complete the Mera Peak climb, and especially Mr. Dhruba for his personal support.
