Trip Overview
The Mera Peak Expedition is a 20-day high-altitude trek and non-technical alpine climb in the Everest region, combining trekking through Sherpa villages, forests, and glaciated valleys with a summit of Mera Peak (6,476 m). The route begins at Lukla and follows the Hinku Valley, providing gradual acclimatization and exposure to local culture. Tea houses are used along the approach, with tented camps at High Camp. Summit day offers a 360° panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and other Himalayan giants. The descent retraces the route back to Lukla, concluding with a flight to Kathmandu. The expedition is ideal for first-time 6,000 m climbers seeking a physically challenging yet non-technical Himalayan experience.
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Mera Peak Summit (6,476 m): Non-technical climb with glaciated slopes, fixed ropes on steep sections, and panoramic Himalayan views
Five 8,000ers in Sight: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu visible from High Camp and summit
High Alpine Trekking: Traverse forests, alpine meadows, lateral moraines, and glacial ridges through the Hinku Valley
Sherpa Villages & Culture: Visit Paiya, Panggom, Ningsow, Thangnak, and Khare; experience monasteries, mani walls, and local life
Acclimatization Days: Optional hikes to Sabal Tsho and Hinku Nup Glacier lookout aid high-altitude adaptation
Scenic Passes: Zatrwa La and Mera La provide panoramic Himalayan vistas and rewarding trekking experiences
Full Support & Safety: Professional guides, climbing instructors, and porters ensure secure trekking and summit attempts
Contingency Days: Built-in buffer for weather or acclimatization delays ensures summit opportunities
Itinerary
Active rest: hike to Sabal Tsho (sacred lake) and up toward the Hinku Nup Glacier lookout (~4,800–5,000 m) for views of Kusum Khangkaru and Kyashar. Return to Thangnak. Overnight at lodge.
Ascend snow slopes (often a short fixed-line section) to the Mera La col, then continue gently up the broad glaciated ridge to High Camp perched on a rocky/snow platform with vast views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Baruntse, and Kanchenjunga on a clear day. Camping tonight.
Alpine start (~2–3 am). Gentle glacial ramp (30–35° max) leads to the upper dome. A short steeper final pitch (often fixed rope) gains the Mera Central summit (6,476 m / 21,247 ft). 360° panorama of five 8,000ers. Descend to High Camp, retrieve cache, and continue down to Khare. Lodge overnight.
Early ascent to Zatrwa La (a.k.a. Zatrawa/Zatrawa); prayer flags and final looks back to Mera. Steep descent on stone steps into the Lukla basin. Hot shower, celebration dinner. Overnight at lodge in Lukla.
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