MERA PEAK 6476m/21242ft(Cost
: US$1380|€1271|£805)
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Transfer
to Hotel
Day 02: Guided tour of the city sights and scenes
of Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu - Lukla by flight. Camp at Lukla.
Day 04: Commence the trek to Mera peak. We ascend
slowly for 3 hours and steep up for one hour and
arrive Thukdingma for the camping. The views of
Numbur (6957m), Karyolung (6511m), Kwangde (6011m
) are magnificient from here.
Day 05: Today is an easy walk all day passing
through the jungle and grassland for Yaks during
the summer. We arrive Tsetre for camping.
Day 06: We ascend slowly passing through the jungle.
We find virtually, no human settlement on the
trail. We arrive Thaksingdingma (3,500m) for Camping.
Day 07: We walk all day through the side of the
mountain and the trail is narrow. The patches
of the jungle on the trail become thinner as we
ascend near the snow line. We camp at Thagnak.
Day 08: Rest day in Thagnak. It is worth spending
an extra day at Thagnak, which is in a superb
setting surrounded by stunning peaks including
Peak 43 (6,769m). There is a huge moraine in the
north of Thagnak where a beautiful glacial lake,
Sabai Tsho is dammed. It is worth exploring around
for acclimatization purpose. Thagnak is also a
base for climbing east and north-east side of
Kushum Kanguru.
Day 09: We follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier
to Dig Khraka which offers the spectacular views
of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines
and to the snout ot the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers
and then climbs more steeply to Khare (5,099m).
Day 10: We ascend for three hours and arrive at
Mera La (5,415m). Normally, the pass will be covered
with snow from Nov.- April. Again the views from
the pass is spectacular. We descend about 100m
towards the Hongu side and set up the base camp
(5,300m) in the moraine below the ice.
Day 11: Rest day for acclimatization. You can
explore around or climb up for a few hours and
come back to the Base Camp for the night.
Day 12: We walk up for 4 hours and set up the
high camp and make preparation for the next day
to get to the summit.
Day 13-15 Mera Peak climbing we go to the summit
and the views of Pumori (7161m), Lhotse (8516m)
Makalu (8463m), Lobuche (6145m), Cho Oyu (8201m)
are spectacular from the summit. We retrace to
Base Camp.Mera Peak Base Camp - Lukla.
Day 16-19: Trek to Pangboche via Mingbo La (5815m/19073ft
Day 20 Trek to Namche
Day 21 Trek to Lukla
Day 22 Fly to Katmandu transfer to Hotel
Day 23 Departure to the airport for your next
destination.
Cost Inclusions in Tea House
& Tented Camp
• Airport transfers, welcome upon arrival
and departure after completion of trips.
• Welcome dinner classic Nepali cousin place
and farewell dinner
• Comfortable, private transportation as
per itinerary
• Quality accommodation on lodge or tent
as per itinerary
• 4 Star accommodations in Kathmandu with
B/B Plan
• western standard down jacket and sleeping
bag for trek
• All meals and hot drinks on activity
• 1 government license Holder Trekking guide
English Speaking as per itinerary
• One porter, each two member as per itinerary
• Trekking /climbing equipment for porters
and guides
• Experienced and friendly trekking staffs
• Staffs insurance, well paid salary, high
altitudes equipments, foods and accommodations
• All permits such as National park as per
itinerary
• Rescue Arrangements off course not the
rescue bills please!
• All necessary camping gear such as High
quality tents, mattress, kitchen equipments, dinning
table & chair etc
• Medical Kit Bag on every trip
• 10 % VAT and 3% TSC Taxes
Cost Exclusions in Tea House
& Tented Camp
• International airfare to/from home city
and international Airport departure taxes
• Domestic flights & domestic airport
taxes as per itinerary
• Excess baggage charges
• Food and Accommodation while you are off
the trip.
• Sightseeing and entrance fees Temple &
monastery as per itinerary
• Climbing permits as per itinerary &
Royalty for restricted area.
• Nepal entry visa costs (~$30.00) and visa
extension fees (three days transit visa you will
get free upon arrival)
• Travel, trek and expedition medical and
evacuation insurance
• Emergency evacuation charges, if required
• Personal expenses such as Climbing equipments(e.g.
phone calls, laundry, alcohol, soft drinks, bottled
water, souvenirs, etc.)
• Tips must be required for the staffs because
this is the sign of the guest happiness at the
end of the trip. It has been establish a custom
say "Baksis" us$ 2 per day for porter,
us$ 3 per day for Sherpa and cook, us$ 4 per day
for guide (collect between all the participants
and reward each staffs through your hand directly)
• Any loss due to unforeseen circumstances
such as flight delays, road blockage due to landslide,
etc the over come expenses need to take care trekkers
themselves.
Items you should have for
Normal treks:
• Good walking boots- well broken in. Remember
it is not a day walk.
• A rucksack and a day bag.
• Sun hat and sun block - very important
to protect against sunburn, Sunglasses.
• Scarf and gloves - it can get very cold
out of the sun.
• Iodine or purification tablets - for purifying
water (bottled water is expensive and bad for
the environment).
• Map and compass.
• Torch-light
• Basic first aid kit - including headache
tablets.
• Camera with sufficient film. Sleeping
bag & jacket.
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