Mera Peak, at 6,476 m, is one of the most achievable trekking peaks in the Himalayas. With 360 Expeditions, you follow the little-visited jungle route offering incredible views of 5 of the world’s highest mountains, steady acclimatisation and unique cultural insights.
Avoiding the crowds, we trek through the stunningly beautiful Hinku Valley, meeting along the way local hill people in their environment and experiencing the rich Sherpa culture. There’s no rush to acclimatise as you pass through hidden yak pastures, rhododendron forests and stupa-crowned mountain passes. For the summit bid, we enter a land of ice and snow, following the majestic Mera glacier for two days all the way to the top. Our efforts are rewarded with one of the greatest views on Earth, including five mountains, all 8000m+ which span the crown of the Himalayas. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu close by, and to the east on the Indian border, Kangchenjunga. It’s a moment to cherish for life.
This itinerary has been carefully designed by our highly experienced 360 Expedition leaders and Khumbu Sherpas to optimise acclimatisation and maximise enjoyment. You’ll get full training on the equipment needed for your summit bid, so Mera Peak is ideal if you have some trekking under your belt and you are generally fit.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart UK
Day 2 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 3 - Fly to Lukla (2,840m)
Day 4 - Phuiyan (2,796m) - Pangkongma (2,946m)
Day 5 - Pangkongma (2,946m) - Narjing Dingma (2,650m)
Day 6 - Narjing Dingma (2,650m) - Chalem Kharka (3,450m)
Day 7 - Chalem Kharka (3,450m) - Khula Kharka (4,120m)
Day 8 - Khula Kharka (4,120m) - Khote (3,480m)
Day 9 - Khote (3,480m) - Tagnak (4,140m)
Day 10 - Tagnak Glacier acclimatisation day
Day 11 - Tagnak (4,140m) - Khare (4,940m)
Day 12 - Glacier Training
Day 13 - Khare (4,940m) - Mera La (5,410m)
Day 14 - Mera La (5,410m) - Mera High Camp (5,800m)
Day 15 - Mera High Camp (5,800m) - Mera summit (6,476m) - Khare (4,940m)
Day 16 - contingency day, in case of bad weather or the need to rest for another day prior to the summit push
Day 17 - Retrace our steps, Khare (4,940m) - Khote (3,840m)
Day 18 - Khote (3,840m) - Chetera (4,100m)
Day 19 - Chetera (4,100m) - Lukla (2,840m)
Day 20 - Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 21 - Free day in Kathmandu
Day 22 - Arrive back in home country
