Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Exit Gate of Tribhuvan International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Thamel Park or similar)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Pre-trek briefing with Lead Guide
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Paiya
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Normal Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Paiya including descent to Surke, river crossing, ascent to Pakhepani and Chutok La
Landmarks Lukla Airport - Day 3
Paiya to Panggom
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Normal Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Trek from Paiya to Panggom including descent to Paiya Khola, forest walk to Kari La, descent through rhododendrons, and traversal of 'Nepali flat' terrain
- Day 4
Panggom to Ningbo or Ramailo Dada
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Normal Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Trek from Panggom to Ningbo via Panggom La pass and Sibuje
- Pass through Sherpa villages
Optional Activities
- Continue for an additional 1.5 hours to Ramailo Dada (guide decision based on weather and group energy levels)
Landmarks Panggom La - Day 5
Ningbo to Bamboo Camp
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Normal Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Trek from Ningbo to Bamboo Camp including steep ascent to Ramailo Dada, descent through forest, river crossing at Tama Khola, and walk through mixed forest
- Day 6
Bamboo Camp to Khote
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Normal Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Trek from Bamboo Camp to Khote via Tok-Tok village, Tashing Ongma village, and Mosom Kharka
- Entry into Makalu Barun National Park
Landmarks Makalu Barun National Park - Day 7
Khote to Tagnak
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Normal Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Trek from Khote to Tagnak following glacial river through forest and open valley
Landmarks Mera Glacier - Day 8
Tagnak (Acclimatization Day)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Normal Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Acclimatization climb up slopes behind Tagnak
- Exploration of Sabai Tsho glacial lake remnants
- Observation of Tibetan Prayer stones
Landmarks Sabai Tsho - Day 9
Tagnak to Khare
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Normal Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Trek from Tagnak to Khare via Dig Tsho glacier
- Optional acclimatization walk on grassy ridge behind Khare
Optional Activities
- Acclimatization walk up grassy ridge for additional altitude adaptation and mountain views
Landmarks Dig Tsho Glacier - Day 10
Khare to Mera La Camp
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glacier trek from Khare via northern flank to Mera La
- Cross Mera La pass to reach high camp
Landmarks Mera La - Day 11
Contingency Day at Mera La Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 12
Mera La to High Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascent from Mera La to high camp via glacier
- Crampons and technical glacier travel
Landmarks Mera Peak Kangchenjunga Chamlang Baruntse Makalu Ama Dablam Nuptse Lhotse Lhotse Shar Mount Everest Cho-Oyu - Day 13
Mera Peak Summit and Descent to Khare
- Meals
- Breakfast (High-energy meal before summit push), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascent of Mera Peak via main glacier and snow ridges
- Fixed rope section on final 55-degree pitch
- Full descent from summit to Khare
Landmarks Mera Peak - Day 14
Khare to Khote via Hinku Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Descent from Khare to Khote through Hinku Valley on rocky moraine
- Day 15
Khote to Ramailo Dada via High Route
Included Activities
- River bank walk from Khote
- Ascent via high route on open hillside to Ramailo Dada
Landmarks Mera Peak - Day 16
Ramailo Dada to Lukla via Zatrwa La
Included Activities
- Trek from Ramailo Dada to Lukla via Zatrwa La Pass
- Descent through Dudh Koshi valley and Kalo Himal
Landmarks Zatrwa La Pass - Day 17
Lukla to Kathmandu
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Thamel Park or similar)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Landmarks Lukla Airport - Day 18
Departure from Kathmandu
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance of TIA as per your flight schedule, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel to Kathmandu Airport
