Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival in Him-Nat guide/representative will be at the airport to greet and take us to our hotel. Please look out for your name-card once you exit out of arrival area.

If you’re not feeling jet-lagged, take some time to explore Kathmandu’s medieval backstreets, discover temples dating back to the 16th century, make your way down to Thamel, the main tourist hub in Kathmandu and a great place to dine.  There are myriads of options to choose from like New Orleans Cafe, Rum Doodle, Bear Garden etc just to name a few. Enjoy your evening and get some rest as the adventure begins tomorrow!

Accommodation

Hotel Manaslu

Meals

Breakfast

Maximum Altitude

1,324 m

Boudhanath – Pashupatinath

Nepal’s capital Kathmandu is a fascinating blend of old and new and the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Nepal. This morning we visit the colossal Bodhnath (Boudha), which is one of the world’s largest stupas and the most important Buddhist monument outside Tibet. It’s a beautiful worship site where the spinning of prayer wheels, prostrating pilgrims and collective chants are just some of the practices that can be witnessed.

The Stupa is located in the area of ancient trade route to Tibet where Tibetan merchants and offered prayers for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Bodhnath. Hence, a complete township has developed around Bodhnath and we’ll also visit a monastery where the young monks live and study Tibetan Buddhism.

Next we will visit Pashupatinath (UNESCO Heritage site) – one of most important Hindu pilgrimages in the world and its sacred temple complex on the banks of the holy Bagmati river. Here, monkeys run up and down the steps of the burning ghats (cremation), and trident-bearing Saddhus draped in burnt-orange and saffron sit serenely meditating – when they’re not posing for photos-for-rupees.

At first glance, Pashupatinath might not look that sacred – the temple is just a few hundred meters from the end of the runway at Tribhuvan Airport, overlooking the Bagmati river. However, in religious terms this is a powerhouse of Hindu spiritual energy, and is closely connected to Lord Shiva in the form of Pashupati, the Lord of Animals.

The practice of cremation in Nepal at Pashupatinath dates back to centuries. Arya Ghat, the place where the crematorium lies on the Bagmati river is the largest cremation area in Nepal.

Afternoon is at leisure.

Note: We host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel and introduce your trek leader/guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trek and climbing. For the meeting, please make sure you bring your passport, three copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy.

Accommodation

Hotel Manaslu

Meals

Breakfast

Maximum Altitude

1,324 m

Swayambhunath – Patan Durbar Square

This morning we start our half-day sightseeing tour first by visiting Swayambhunath, UNESCO site commonly known as the “Monkey Temple” which lies atop forested hill some 3 km from Thamel, tourist hub of Kathmandu, which was built over 2500 years ago. From here we enjoy panoramic views of Kathmandu, stretching out the foothills of the Himalaya.

Our next stop is the nearby city of Patan, a renowned center of Nepalese arts and crafts. Patan was founded in 250AD and became known for producing fine works in copper, bronze and silver. You see many of these treasures on display at the new Patan Museum. If time permits, you head to the nearby Tibetan refugee camp for a demonstration in carpet weaving.

Accommodation

Hotel Manaslu

Meals

Breakfast

Maximum Altitude

1,324 m

Early in the morning our Trekking Guide will pick us up at the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu airport domestic terminal to catch flight to Lukla (2,810 m). The flight duration is approximately 45 minutes. After landing at the Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla we refresh with a cup of Masala tea or coffee, meet rest of our the trekking team (porters), then our trekking starts from Lukla to Painyan. We walk on a forest trail, cross a bridge over the Handi Khola and reach Surke Village. From here we continue moving south and cross the Chutok La pass before reaching the small settlement of Paiyan, also known as Chutok. Overnight in Paiyan.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

2,730 m/8,956 ft

We descend for a while and reach a small bridge. From here the trail is slippery until we cross the Kari La pass. We walk through rhododendron and bamboo forests on a narrow mountain trail. On today’s trip we also get to be in awe of the Dudhkoshi Valley. We continue our trek to Panggom Village whose settlers are dependent on farming and trading. Overnight in Panggom.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

2,846 m/9,337 ft

We begin our trek after breakfast. After trekking out of Panggom, we cross the Panggom La pass. Then we ascend, walk on a steady path and turn north. We cross Peseng Kharka Khola first then after walking for some time, reach Peeng Kharka Danda. We cross Ningsow Khola (stream) before reaching the Ningsow Village. Overnight in Ningsow.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

2,863 m/9,393 ft

From Ningsow, we climb first then descend for a while and climb some more to reach Ramailo Danda. From here we get extraordinary views of Mera Peak and Salpa. After ascending and descending on our trail, we enter the Makalu Barun National Park. Our trail from here to Chhatra Khola is called Pasang Lhamu trail.

On the way, if we are lucky, we might even come across the elusive Red Panda and many exotic flora & birds, including the rare himalayan pheasants. Overnight in Chhatra Khola.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

2,800 m/9,186 ft

We walk towards the north on the main trail to Mera Peak. After walking on a trail next to the the Majang Khola, we merge with another trail which moves alongside the Hinku Khola. Our trail moves straight ahead towards Tashing Ongma which has seasonal tea shops. We continue our trek and cross the bridge over the Sanu Khola before reaching Kothe. Overnight in Kothe.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

3,691 m/12,109 ft

We continue along the ridge of the Hinku Khola in the shadow of Mera Peak. We take lunch at Gondishung,the summer herders' settlement in the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung, we pass a 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa, where we can find Mera Peak scripted in rock along with its route to reach Mera. A short walk takes us to Thaknak, which is a summer grazing area with primitive lodges and shops. Overnight in Thaknak.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

Leaving Thaknak, we follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar glaciers, and then climbs more steeply to Khare. From here, we can see the northern face of Mera Peak which will be an amazing experience. After lunch we can hike in and around Khare. Overnight at Khare.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

5,045 m/16,486 ft

We have a separate day set aside solely for acclimatization and basic training just to prepare ourselves better for the Mera Peak climb. Our climbing leader will help us polish our basic climbing techniques and demonstrate the best ways to use our climbing gears like the ice axe, harness, ascender climbing boots, and crampons. The training will also include learning the best climbing technique with the rope. Overnight in Khare.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

5,045 m/16,486 ft

We walk through a boulder-strewn course on a steep trail to reach the Mera Peak Base Camp. From here, we continue further through the Mera La pass to reach the Mera High Camp. Our path is along a rocky trail, which can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses here. We make our way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. Then we set up a high camp while enjoying excellent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse. Overnight at Mera High Camp.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

5,780 m/18,958 ft

This is a really important day of this expedition. We wake up around 2 am in the morning for breakfast. It’s going to be very cold in the beginning but soon we warm up as we continue climbing up the glacier and onto a peculiar ridge. The first rays of the sun hit the big peaks in an amazing red glow. The route is still non-technical as we slowly climb higher into the ever-thinning air. The slope steepens for a section behind the ridge and the summit comes back into view. At the foot of the final steep summit cone, we may use a fixed rope if the climbing leader believes it’s required. The summit is only a few meters away. From the summit, we take in spectacular views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Cho-Oyu (8,210 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,463 m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855 m), Chamlang (7,319 m), Baruntse (7,129 m) and others. Later, we retrace our steps back to the high camp where we rest for a while before descending to Khare. Overnight in Khare.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

6,461 m/21,1907 ft

There is no guarantee that we will have favourable weather on our planned day for the summit. Therefore, this day is set aside as a contingency in case we are unable to summit the Mera on the desired day due to bad weather conditions or any other unanticipated reason. However, if the trip goes smoothly, this day will not be required.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

We retrace our steps from Khare to Kothe along the same trail. Overnight in Kothe.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

3600 m/11808 ft

We begin our trek to Thuli Kharka after breakfast. We climb up and descend, cross several tributaries of the Inkhu Khola before reaching a forked trail nearby Taktho. We choose the trail on our right and continue walking. Our trail passes by a Chorten after which we walk downhill on a steep trail. Next, we ascend to Thuli Kharka and pass by another Chorten on the way. Overnight in Thuli Kharka.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

4,300 m/14,107ft

Today, we cross the Zatrwa-La Ppass at 4,600. As soon as we cross the pass, we are welcomed by the sight of the beautiful Lukla Valley which is surrounded by Cho Oyu, Kongde Peak, Numbur Himal, Kusum Khangru and other Himalayan peaks. From Zatrwa La pass we descend all the way to Chutang and then straight forward to the Lukla village. Overnight in Lukla.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

2,860 meters/9,383 ft

We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Depending up how we feel, we cnan take some time to explore Kathmandu’s medieval Backstreets. Discover buildings dating back to the 16th century. Make your way down to Thamel, the main tourist "Hub" in Kathmandu and a great place to dine. Choose one of the many Nepalese or international restaurants — the food is excellent at places like New Orleans Cafe, Rum Doodle and Beer Garden. Enjoy your evening and take plenty of rest to recover from your adventure!

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the climbers’ successful summit of the Mera Peak.

Accommodation

Hotel Manaslu

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

1,324 m

Transfer to the airport for your homeward bound flight.

Accommodation

Meals

Breakfast

Maximum Altitude

Optional Experience

Everest Experience

Everest Experience is a close-encounter mountain flight-seeing tour with Buddha Air. Indulge in the panorama and maybe, just maybe, you might realize what you have been missing, or find what you have been looking for, all this while.

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Optional Experience

Everest Experience

Everest Experience is a close-encounter mountain flight-seeing tour with Buddha Air. Indulge in the panorama and maybe, just maybe, you might realize what you have been missing, or find what you have been looking for, all this while.

After all, a trip to Nepal would be incomplete without truly understanding what really makes it beautiful. The best times to catch a glimpse of the sparkling peaks are the months of winter from September to April. This is the time when the white snow sparkles brightly upon the mountains, with lakes and glaciers equally beaming with clear water flowing down from the Himalayas.

Nothing compares to the sheer beauty or awe the Himalayas has to offer. Take the mother of all mountain flights, the Everest Experience where we put you, one on one with Mt. Everest, so close that you can almost touch it.