Basic travel information
The trek to Nepal’s highest hiking peak begins with a flight to the village of Lukla, south of Mount Everest.
The hiking trail of the climbing trip runs through rugged and barren landscapes over high gorges into the Hinku Valley, which leads towards the Mera Mountains. Rising to 6,461 meters, the peak of Mera is one of the southernmost in the region and beautifully separates the Indian plains from the highest mountains in the world. The landscape from the top is a breathtaking experience.
The climbing trip is well suited for an experienced hiker and the first mountaineering expedition. The route is technically easy, but the steep paths of the approach and the thin air make it physically challenging.
MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 2 people
Itinerary
DAY 1 – KATHMANDU
Arrival in Kathmandu. Airport transfer to the hotel. In the evening there is the opportunity to make last minute purchases for hiking.
NOTE: Hotel accommodation according to international practice from 14:00. If your flight arrives in the morning, when booking your trip, select the day before arrival as the arrival date.
ACCOMMODATION AT
HOTEL MOON LIGHT OR SIMILAR
DAY 2 – LUKLA – PAIYU
We fly in a small plane to Lukla. Our equipment will be transferred aboard the sherpa carriers and we will begin the hike by going downhill to Paiyu at the bottom of the valley, where we will have tent accommodation.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING, FLIGHTS TO LUKLA
ACCOMMODATION IN
TENT
DAY 3 – PANGGOM
On the second day of the hike, we gradually ascend to Panggom, which is located at 2,800 meters, with tent accommodation. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
TENT
DAY 4 – DZOMSHAWA
We start the day by climbing towards Panggom Lan Pass (3174m). We enjoyed lunch at a great vantage point. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
TENT
DAY 5 – NINGSOW
We finally get to the Hinkun Valley, where we hike in the rhododendron forest towards the first day of rest. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 6 – KHOTE
We continue the hike towards the village of Khote (3580m), following the river at the bottom of the Hinku valley. (A)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 7 – KHOTE
Rest day in the village of Khote. During the day there is time to maintain the equipment, enjoy the stunning scenery and walk along the village village.
ACTIVITIES
FREE DAY
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 8 – TANGNAK
The path to Tangnak runs along a flat but rocky riverside, the streams of which have been modified as a result of a tsunami caused by an avalanche years ago (4300m). (I)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
TENT
DAY 9 – TANGNAK
Rest day in Tangnak. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
FREE DAY
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 10 – KHARE
The journey towards Khare, the last village in the Hinku valley, begins with a visit to the glacier lake, which is along the way (4850m). (A)
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 11 – KHARE
Rest day in Khare. Equipment maintenance and planning for future take-off days.
ACTIVITIES
FREE DAY
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 12 – BASIC CAMP
We ascend a steep rocky path towards the Mera Glacier. Unlike other groups, we set up a base camp at the foot of the glacier. (I)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
TENT
DAY 13 – UPPER CAMP
We ascend the glacier and pass through it past the Mera Lan gorge. Stunning views of the world’s highest mountains, Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
TENT
DAY 14 – MERA PEAK’S MIDDLE PEAK
We wake up after midnight and have breakfast before we leave at about two o’clock. At the foot of the summit, we are preparing for the final dawn. We use a fixed rope to ascend the last ten meters to the top. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
CLIMBING
ACCOMMODATION IN
TENT
DAY 15 – SPARE DAY
A reserve day for the peak if the conditions or the condition of the group do not give up the first day of the peak. (UNDER)
ACCOMMODATION IN
TENT
DAY 16 – KHOTE
We start our return towards Lukla by walking from the Hinku valley to Khote. (A)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 17 – CHETRALA
We start the almost all day climb towards the Chetra Lan Pass (4610m).
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 18 – LUKLA
The last day of the hike will take us along varied trails back towards Lukla, where we will celebrate the end of the trip with the whole expedition.
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 19 – KATHMANDU
Return flight from Lukla to Kathmandu with free time for shopping or relaxation.
ACCOMMODATION
HOTEL MOONLIGHT OR SIMILAR
DAY 20 – KATHMANDU
We will visit Kathmandu’s Royal Square and Swayambhunath’s Buddhist stupa and relax before returning. Overnight in Kathmandu. (OH)
ACTIVITIES
CITY TOUR
ACCOMMODATION
HOTEL MOONLIGHT OR SIMILAR
DAY 21 – RETURN
Transfer from the hotel to the airport. (A)
MEALS: [A] BREAKFAST [L] LUNCH [I] DINNER
