Mera Peak Climb

Start Kathmandu.

Free in Kathmandu.

Short but spectacular mountain flight to Lukla; trek to Piuyan.

Leave the main trail and climb through lush farmland to Pangkongma.

Cross the Pangkongma La. Descend to the Hinku Khola and ascend the valley to Nashing Dingma.

A steep climb to the Surkye La; on to Chholem.

Cross the Pangkongma La and Sukye La into the Hinku Valley.

Follow the Hinku Valley to Kote.

Ascend the Hinku Valley to Tangnag.

Acclimatisation day at Tangnag.

Half day walk to the last lodges at Khare, our Base Camp.

Acclimatisation, ice axe and crampon practice.

Trek to ‘crampon point’

Trek to High Camp (5800m).

Climb Mera Central Peak (6461m).

An easier walk as we retrace our steps through Tangnag to Kote.

A steep climb out of the valley towards the Zatrwa La to Chetrabu.

Return to Lukla over the Zatrwa La.

.. Fly to Manthali (Ramechhap) airport and transfer to Kathmandu.

Free in Kathmandu for individual sightseeing.

End Kathmandu.