Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264ft]
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International airport and completing custom formalities of airport and at the terminal gate you will spot our representative and our staff carrying a signboard of Redrose Travel and they will welcome you and take you to the hotel. You can spend your day relaxing at the hotel. In evening the Redrose Travel will be hosting a welcome dinner in excellent Nepali restaurants which serves you delectable Nepali cuisine. We will spend our night in Kathmandu.
Dinner is included.
Day 02: Kathmandu: trip preparation
Today we will be preparing for our trip as well as visit the Redrose Travel office and our climbing expert will be arranging the climbing equipment’s and look properly all the equipment and make sure all the gears are in good condition. We will be also introducing you to other fellow participants who will be joining along with you and then we will have a small discussion part of the trip as well as you will be meeting your trek or climbing leader/ guide. We will spend our night in Kathmandu.
Breakfast is included.
Day 03: Fly towards Lukla, trek towards Paiya (Chutok) [2,730m/8,956ft]: 40 mins flight, 5-6 hours trek
Today early we will catch a flight to Lukla and then we will begin our trek towards Paiya. We will be trekking on the jungle path and then we will be crossing the bridge above Handi Khola and then we will arrive at Surke village. After that we will continue our trek heading to south direction and then we will be crossing the Chutok la pass and then we will reach at tiny settlements of Paiyan which is also called as Chutok. We will spend our night in Paiya.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 04: Paiya toward Panggom [2,846m/9,337ft]: 5-6 hrs.
We will be descending further and then arrives at small bridge and from here our path is slippery unless we don’t cross the Kari La Pass. After that we will continue our trek via bamboo and rhododendron forests. Continuing trekking we will reach at Panggom village where the people mostly depend on trading and farming. We will spend our night in Panggom.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 05: Panggom toward Ningsow [2,863m/9,393ft]: 4-5 hrs.
After breakfast we will began our trekking where we will be leaving Panggom and cross Pangom La Pass. After that we will climb trek on steady trail and turn to north side direction. We will then cross the Peseng Kharka Khola and then walk for a while to reach at Peeng Kharka Danda. After that we will cross the Ningsow Khola – streams and then we will arrive at Ningsow village. We will be spending our night Ningsow.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 06: Ningsow toward Chhatra Khola [2,800m/9,186ft]: 7-8 hrs.
Today we will began our day with ascend and descending for a while and ascend further towards to reach at Ramailo Danda and from here one will get captivating view of Mera peak and Salpa. With few ascend and descend we will enter to Makalu Barun National Park. From here our path towards Chhatra khola is known as Pasang Lhamu path and on the way if we are lucky enough we might get to spot rare red panda. We will spend our night in Chhatra Khola.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 07: Chhatra Khola towards Kothe [3,691m/12,109ft]: 6-7 hrs.
Today we will be walking to north on the leading path towards Mera peak. With few hours of walking on the path alongside the Maiang Khola- River, we amalgamate another path which heads along Hinku Khola. After that we will head straight to Tashing Ongma with several teashops. Continuing trekking further and crossing the bridge above Sanu Khola we will arrive at Kothe. We will spend our night in Kothe.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 08: Kothe towards Thaknak [4,358m/14,297ft]: 3-4 hrs.
Today we will be trekking alongside the ridge of Hinku Khola with the reflection of Mera peak. We will stop for a lunch at Gondishung which is the summer herder settlement which is situated at the west bank of Hinku Drangka. From here we will be passing a 200 years old – Lungsumgba Gomba. Continuing walking will leads us towards Thaknak- a summer grazing region with simple local shops and lodges. We will spend our night in Thanknak.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 09: Thaknak toward Khare [5,045m/16,486ft]: 2-3 hrs.
Today we will be leaving Thaknak and follow the crosswise moraine of Dig glacier towards Dig Kharka which rewards with breathtaking view of Charpate Himal. The path then ascends via moraine towards the muzzle of Hinku Nup and Shar Glacier and then we will ascend steeply towards Khara. From Khare we will get astonish view of north face of Mera peak then we will have our lunch. After lunch we can hike nearby Khare and explore the area. We will spend our night in Khare.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 10: Khare: Acclimatization and pre climbing training
Today is the day for acclimatization, we will spend our day acclimatizing the altitude as well as do some training for peak climbing. Our climbing expert will be giving you a training like how to use the climbing equipment’s such as how to use ice axe, crampons, climbing boots and also include technique of using the climbing rope. We will spend our night in Khare.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 11: Khare toward Mera High Camp [5,780m/18,958ft]: 6-7 hrs.
Today we will be walking via boulder on steep path that leads us to Mera Peak base camp. We will then reach at Mera peak base camp and continuing trekking via Mera La Pass we will reach at Mera peak high camp. Continuing trekking through rocky path which will be quite challenging. We will set up our camp at Mera high camp as well as enjoying the great view of Everest, Cho Oyu, Baruntse, Lhotse, Nuptse and Makalu. We will spend our night in Mera High camp.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 12: Mera High Camp towards Summit [6,461m/21,1907ft] and back to Khare [5045m/16,547ft]: 8-9 hrs.
Today is the day of our actual journey to the summit of Mera Peak climbing where we will wake up early morning after a light breakfast as our beginning of our today journey will be bit cold but our body will warm up reaching up to the glacier. The stunning rays of sun reflecting in huge peak is astonish to view. The trail is not so technical but we will slowly ascend high into a thin air and with lots of effort we will overcome the summit and reaching at the top of the summit we will get breathtaking view of mighty mountain Everest, Makalu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu, Baruntse and many more. After spending some time in the summit we will retrace back to high camp and then to Khare. We will spend our night n Kharea.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 13: Reserve Day for Contingency
This day is kept for such unforeseen situation that might occur like bad weather on plan day of our summit and if incase if one is not able to summit the peak on plan day then this day can be used for such kind of situation but if our journey goes well smoothly in planned schedule so, this day is not required.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 14: Khare toward Kothe [3600m/11808ft]: 4-5 hrs.
Today we will be trekking from Khare towards Kothe on same trail and reaching at Kothe we will celebrate for successfully completing the peak expedition, we will be celebrating with local wines and local cuisine. We will spend our night in Kothe.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 15: Kothe towards Thuli Kharka [4,300 m/14,107ft]: 5-6 hrs.
Today after breakfast we will trek towards Thuli Kharka and then we will be ascending and descending for a while and then we will be crossing the Inkhu Khola and then we will reach at the path close by Taktho. We will be trekking on the right side direction on steep path. After that we will climb towards Thuli Kharka and then we will pass several chorten and then we will trek downhill on steep trail. After that we will climb towards Thuli Kharka and again we will pass some chorten. We will spend our night in Thuli Kharka.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 16: Thuli Kharla toward Lukla via Zatrwa La pass: 6-7 hours
We will be crossing the Zatrwa La pass which is at the 4600 meter and after crossing the pass we will be welcomed by exquisite Lukla valley which is bounded by Cho Oyu, Numbur Himal, Kongde, Kusum Khangru and other several peaks. From here we will be walking all the way towards Chutang and straightly head to Lukla village. In evening we will enjoy our dinner with other crew in Himalayas of Nepal. We will spend our night in Lukla.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 17: Fly towards Kathmandu
Today early morning we will take a flight towards Kathmandu. Reaching at Kathmandu you will drive to hotel and then you can rest and refreshed up. If you want to visit some of the heritage sites we can do it today or you can even do souvenir shopping where our guide will be helping you. In evening the Redrose Travel will be hosting a farewell dinner as well as also celebrate for successfully completing the Mera peak climbing. We will spend our night in Kathmandu.
Breakfast and dinner is included.
Day 18: Final departure
Today our adventurous journey to Mera Peak climbing comes to an end and one our representative from Redrose Travel will be dropping you at the airport three hours earlier than your flight schedule.