Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon arrival in Katmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, meet, assist and transfer to hotel. After welcome refreshments and room check in the hotel, there will be a short briefing and orientation about the trek

 Evening: Trip briefing followed by welcome dinner at Authentic Nepali restaurant with culture program.

Overnight at hotel.

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Day 2 : Kathmandu - Lukla

Early in the morning head to the airport for your flight to Lukla. This is an approximately 45 minute flight with incredible mountain views north to the Himalayan Range. You will stay overnight in Lukla, the gate way to the Everest region. In the afternoon you can explore Lukla. Flight time: 45 minutes Heights: Kathmandu 1350m,Lukla 2840m

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Day 3 : Lukla - Chuttanga

Get a hearty breakfast and get ready for a heart starter! Today's walk is quite short but it's a 4 hours ascent through the forest to Chuttanga. Trekking time: approx 4 hours Heights: Chuttanga 3050m

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Day 4 : Chuttange - Chattra

Feels like yesterday, except you get some downhill as well. You start the morning with a 4 hour ascent to pass of Chattra La at 4300m (La means pass). From here you can enjoy the incredible mountain views before your 2 hour descent into Chattra. Trekking time: approx 6 hours Heights: Chattra 4100 m

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Day 5 : Chhatra - Kothe

This morning you start off with something different – downhill. The trail descends for about 5 hours through mixed forest down to the river. From here you ascend again for about 1 hour, following the river all the way to Kothe. You will see good mountain views today as well and you get your first view of Mera Peak. Trekking time: approx 6 hours Heights: Kothe 3500m

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Day 6 : Kothe - Thagnak

From Kothe the trail follows the river upward all the way to Thagnak, our stop for the night. Along the way you have amazing views of Mera Peak, Mera La Glacier as well as the surrounding mountains. Our stop tonight is a small Sherpa village and you can have fun learning more about Sherpa culture. Trekking time: approx 4-5 hours Heights:Thagnak 4300m

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Day 7 : Rest day for acclimatization

Today is for letting your bodies rest and acclimatize. If you are feeling good you could go for an acclimatization walk, or explore the village.

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Day 8 : Thagnak - Khare

Today's trail is all about going up. You ascend for about 2 hours to Di Kharka and then you have a steeper climb for about 2 hours to Khare. To take your mind off the ascent, you have amazing views of Mera Peak, Kusum Kangaru and many more. A good day to enjoy being in the alpine zone and get a good rest at your overnight stop in Khare. Trekking time: approx 5 hours Heights: Khare 5000m

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Day 9 : Reat day in Khare for acclimatization

Today is another day to rest and let your body adjust to the altitude. Use the time to check your climbing gear or do a day hike from Khare.

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Day 10 : Khare - Mera La

It’s about one hour cliff walk and then ice climb to Mera La. Trekking time: approx 5 hours Heights: Khare 5400m

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Day 11 : Mera La - High Camp

From here its gradual uphill climb to high camp. On this day you could have magnificent mountain view including world highest Mt. Everest., Makalu, Lhotse, Cho-oyu etc. Trekking time: approx 3 hours Heights: Khare 5800 m

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Day 12 : High Camp - Mera Peak - Khare

You start your summit bid early in the morning, with the ascent taking about 5 or 6 hours. The last 100 metres are a steep climb to the summit and then, there you are, standing on top of Mera Peak! On top of Mera Peak you will have magnificent views to the surrounding mountains. After taking your photos and getting your breath back, you return back down all the way to Khare, to make sure your body recovers the climb. Trekking time: approx 12 hours Heights: Mera Peak 6461m

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Day 13 : Khare trek to Kothe

Today you retrace the trail to Kothe. Trekking time: approx 6 hours Heights: Kothe 3500m

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Day 14 : Kothe to Chattra

Today you retrace the trail to Chattra. Trekking time: approx 7 hours Heights: Chattra 3800m

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Day 15 : Chattra to Lukla

Today you retrace the trail to Lukla and, as this will be the last time you see some of your crew, you will no doubt have a party to celebrate a successful expedition. Trekking time: approx 9 hours alpine zone and get a good rest at your overnight stop in Khare. Trekking time: approx 5 hours Heights: Khare 5000m

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Day 16 : Lukla to Kathmandu

This morning you will board the Lukla flight again, this time bound for Kathmandu. Heights: Kathmandu 1350m, Lukla 2840m Meals: B

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Day 17 : Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City.

After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City. It includes visit to the Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu Durbar Square) - an ancient durbar (palace) with its numerous old palaces, temples and pagodas, the Temple of Living Goddess “Kumari”, and the Kasthamandap Temple, which is believed to be constructed from the wood of a single tree from which Kathmandu derives its name. In addition also visit the Boudhanath Stupa - an ancient colossal stupa and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world and the Pashupatinath Temple- the Temple of Lord Shiva situated on the bank of the holy Bagmati River. Pm: After lunch drive up to the Swayambhunath Stupa situated atop a hill from where you could get a bird’s eye view of Kathmandu Valley. The Swayambhunath Stupa is also known as the “Monkey Temple”!! Evening: Group farewell dinner at nice restaurant in Thamel. Overnight at hotel.

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Features Included on Mera Peak climbing

• All transfers, sightseeing tours & drives as per itinerary in a private tourist vehicle  accompanied by English speaking guide from Himalayan Holidays.
• Welcome Garlands of seasonal flowers upon arrival.
• 3 nights stay at hotel (as above) in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis including American breakfast and all taxes.
• Nepali Welcoming Dinner at a Nepali authentic restaurant in Kathmandu.
• Tea House Trek as per Itinerary including all meals, accommodation at Lodges and Tea Houses, and the service of English speaking trek leader and a team of experienced Sherpa assistant/s and a reliable porters.
• Porterage tips to porters upon arrival and departures at the airport.
• Sightseeing tours as per itinerary including applicable monumental entry fees
• Sagarmatha National Park fees.

Features Not Included on Mera Peak climbing

• International airfares and airport departure taxes.
• Nepal entry visa (US$25 per person
• Airfare for sector Kathmandu / Lukla / Kathmandu (Quoted Seperately)
• Items of a personal nature such as; laundry, bar bills, alcoholic beverages (except on welcome dinner), extra mileage, optional tours such as       Mountain Flights, telephone calls, internet services, personal gratuities as tips to guides, bell-hops or hotel porters, drivers, etc.
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance or “Umbrella Insurance” to cover – Illness, hospitalization, travel medicines, loss of valuables, thefts, change     of itinerary, flight and tour cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances and most of all Emergency Helicopter Charter for evacuation           purpose.
• Any items that are not mentioned in above the costs include section.

Things To know

Everest high passes trekking is one of the most challening trekking trails in khumbu region include three high passes Kongma La pass (5535m), Cho La pass (5420m), and Renjo La pass (5338m) with perfect Himalayan views of 4 above 8000m mountains.

Requirement

 

• Trekking Bag pack.

 

• Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)

 

• Trekking shoes.

 

• Sports shoes or sandal.

 

• Trekking stick.

 

• Trekking Hat, cat

 

• Trekking woollen cap.

 

• Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.

 

• Pullover or warm sweeter.

 

• Raincoat.

 

• 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .

 

• Hand gloves.

 

• 2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers

 

• 3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .

 

• 3/4 pairs of Underwear

 

• Eye glass

 

• Water bottle.

 

• Sleeping bag.

 

• Flash or Torch light.

 

• Camera and batteries.

 

• Sun cream.