Mera Peak

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive early at Kathmandu International Airport and be transferred by Trek Climb Ski staff to your accommodation at The Radisson Hotel. Welcome by your trip leader and issue of down clothing,  sleeping bag, kit bag and t-shirt.  Our staff will arrange for the fitting of your plastic climbing boots later this day. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner and drinks hosted by your Sherpa leader and guides.

Day 2
A fantastic buffet breakfast at The Radisson Hotel followed by a morning sightseeing tour around Kathmandu. Afternoon at leisure.  Our staff will be available in the afternoon to assist any guests that may need to make last minute purchases. Evening at leisure.

Day 3
Our staff will be meeting you very early this morning (around 5.45 a.m.) and transferring you to the domestic terminal at the Kathmandu International Airport. Any luggage or personal possessions you won’t need during your expedition will be able to be stored (free of charge) at The Radisson Hotel.  They will be waiting for you when you return. After an extremely interesting & hectic check-in procedure, you’ll enjoy an incredible mountain flight to Lukla. Here your adventure truly begins!   You’ll enjoy breakfast at Namaste Lodge then commence trekking to Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.

Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar and overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 5
Rest and acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar (includes a visit to the Everest View Hotel).

Day 6
A leisurely trek back to Phakding and overnight in Phakding.

Day 7
Trek from Phakding back through Lukla to Chutanga. We commence camping at Chutanga and enjoy our first night in tents.

Day 8
Today is a big day. We’ll trek further up valley and have lunch before heading up and over the Zatra La (Pass) at around 4500 metres. We trek along the ridgeline taking in incredible views in every direction before descending down to Tuli Kharka.

Day 9
Trek from Tuli Kharka to Kote.

Day 10
From Kote to Tangnag.

Day 11
Rest and acclimatisation day in Tangnag. Today we’ll learn how to use a jumar and practice our abseiling skills.

Day 12
Trekking from Tangnag to Khare. Today we trek higher up the valley and leave the last of the tree line. The landscape changes dramatically as we approach our entry point to the glacier. We take in awesome views of Mera Peak and the summit as we approach Khare.

Day 13
An acclimatisation day in Khare and we’ll trek up above our camp to the ice and snow. Here we’ll practice cramponing, using our ice axe and walking in small teams using a rope. Return to Khare and overnight in Khare.

Day 14
A fantastic day awaits as we trek to the glacier and finally leave the rock and dirt behind. With our crampons on we move slowly through the icefall and up onto the Mera glacier. A steady trek along the glacier and then we reach the Mera La and our Base Camp. As the sun goes down witness stunning views of the Mera Peak summit and the challenge before us.

Day 15
An early start and crampons back on as we ascend further up the glacier to our High Camp situated at around 5800 metres. Here we begin to appreciate the magnitude of where we are and what we are about to achieve, with Himalayan giants Everest, Lhotse, Makalu & Cho Oyu clearly visible before us. Lots of food and liquids as we prepare for our summit push ... tomorrow morning we'll be climbing Mera Peak.

Days 16 & 17
Leaving at around 2.30 a.m. we’ll climb steadily to the summit of Mera Peak.  It doesn’t get better than this as we watch sunrise over the highest mountains on the planet.  A day you’ll remember vividly for the rest of your life and an incredible achievement. But we need to conserve our energy as we still have a long descent ahead of us back down to Khare. (Extra day included here to allow for poor weather)

Day 18
A relaxing and well-deserved walk back down valley to Kote.

Day 19
From Kote we’ll track back to Tuli Kharka.

Day 20
From Tuli Kharka back to Chutanga. Most groups opt to continue on to Lukla this day, which makes for a longer trip but the promise of hot showers and great food at the Namaste Lodge serves as a great incentive.

Day 21
From Chutanga to Lukla (or if already in Lukla – a free day).

Day 22
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and re-check into The Radisson Hotel. Time to celebrate and party!

Day 23
Trip concludes. All guests will be conveyed to Kathmandu International Airport to meet their respective international flights.