Mera Peak (6,654m)

Mera peak (6654m/21831ft NMA official height) officially the highest of Nepal's permitted trekking peaks rises to the south of Everest and dominates the watershed between the heavily wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas. The first ascent on Mera was made in May 1953 and the route taken then, has now become the standard route. There are many routes to Mera peak, none of them easy. Some of the route traverses through difficult passes, and the arduous climb then becomes a true mountaineering experience. The end however, is worth all the effort, as Mera is definitely on of the finest viewpoints in Nepal.

The panoramic view here takes in Chamlang, Kanchanjunga, Makalu and Baruntse in the east and the peak of Choyu, Amadablam and Kang Thega to the west. To the north one can glimpse Everest over the crumpled sedimentary rock bands that make up the massive unclimed south face of Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge. Weather conditions permitting, it is possible for a very experienced and able team to reach the summit from the base camp and return to the same day. It is also possible for very skilled skiers to "ski" to the summit ridge, enjoy the breath-taking views and return the same day.

Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 2 : Kathmandu to Lukla 2866m. (by Air)
Day 3 :Lukla to Chhutak 2800m. Trek
Day 4 :Lukla to Chhutak 2800m. Trek
Day 5 :Chhutak to Pangkongma 2950m. Trek
Day 6:Pangkongma to Kurke 3800m. Trek
Day 7 :Kurke to Thulikharka 4200m. Trek
Day 8 :Thulikharka to Thashing Dingma 3600m. Trek
Day 9 :Thashing Dingma to Tagnag 4350m. Trek
Day 10 :Acclimatizing day
Day 11 :Tagnag to Khare 5030m. Trek
Day 12 :Khare to Mera la5415m. climb
Day 13 :Mera la to High camp5700m. climb
Dat 14 :High camp to Top Mera and back to Khare
Day 15 :Khare to Kothe
Day 16 :Kothe to Chhetrawa
Day 17 :Chhetrawa to Lukla
Day 18:Lukla to Kathmandu by flight
Day 19:Free day or any other programme
Day 20 :Departure to the destination