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Cancellation policy

- for cancellations made three weeks or more before the tour, 30 per cent of the cost is deducted
- for cancellations made one to three weeks before the tour, 50 per cent of the cost is deducted
- no refund for cancellations made within seven days of the scheduled date or a No-Show.

Children policy

Children are not allowed on this trip.

Mera Peak Alpine Encounters


Duration: 18 day(s) - Location: Khumbu Region

Mera Peak is the highest among the peaks categorised as ‘Trekking Peaks' by Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) and permitted for trekking. It lies in the remote Khumbu region, south of Mt. Everest and in the neighbourhood of Hinku and Hongu valleys, both of which are still uninhabited. Only during the monsoon when there is grass do the Sherpas from Pangkongma (south of Hinku) graze their yaks on the grasslands of Kharka (upper region of Hinku).

After a short domestic flight from Kathmandu, you will land at Lukla Airport, also known as the gateway to Mt. Everest. Shortly afterwards you will be witnessing a great contrast between life in the capital city and that in the rural parts of Nepal. Your trek will take you through some ancient Sherpa settlements where you can get a clear picture of what is often referred to as the Sherpa culture. Most of your crew members, especially the porters and the climbing guides being from the same ethnic group, you will have no problem at all coping with the locals. Likewise, enough time will be allocated for a proper acclimatisation in the alpine conditions.

The trek that starts from Lukla can be graded as moderate in terms of difficulty. As you travel farther and higher, you will observe more and more primitive lifestyles of the Sherpas, as evident by the fact that they cook their food on dried yak dung. That they are somehow sustaining their life in such an extreme environment using ancient tools and techniques can be a great inspiration to visitors from the developed world.

At the final stage of your journey lies a considerable amount of challenge, that is, the ascent itself. Although the technical aspects of climbing to the summit may seem fairly straightforward, the actual difficulty depends upon the snowfall at a particular time. Our professional guides will consider all possibilities and advise you on the best course to take for a successful and an enjoyable climb to the peak. Once you are there and if favoured by the weather, you will have stunning views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt.Cho-Oyu, all being 8000 m above sea level!

What more could you ask for?

Itinerary
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Day 1:
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2:
Basic preparation for the trip and acquiring of the trekking permits.

Day 3:
Flight - Kathmandu to Lukla. Start trekking. Trek from Lukla to Chutanga.

Day 4:
Chutang - Khartitang.

Day 5:
Khartitang - Nau Lekha.

Day 6:
Nau Lekha - Kothey.

Day 7:

Kothey - Thangnak.

Day 8:
Thangnak - Khara.

Day 9:

Khare - Mera Base Camp.

Day 10:
Rest at Base Camp.

Day 11:

Mera BC - High Camp.

Day 12:
Mera BC - Khare.

Day 13:

Kothey - Khartitang.

Day 14:
Kothey - Khartitang.

Day 15:

Khartitang - Chutanga.

Day 16:
Chutanga - Lukla.

Day 17:
Lukla - Kathmandu flight.

Day 18:
Transfer to airport for departure.



Participant guidelines

Things to bring:

  • Sleeping bag
  • Thermal clothing - Down jacket, gloves, warm hat, socks
  • Suitable climbing boots
  • Equipment - Crampons, ice-jack, rope, safety belt, caravan, snow bar and walking poles
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Passport sized photographs (three copies) required for climbing permit.
  • Health requirement:

  • You need to be healthy and physically fit for this tour. Physical examination is highly recommended.
  • Travel insurance:

  • You must hold a valid insurance policy that covers health, trip cancellation, accidents, emergency evacuation, and damage, theft, or loss of, your personal effects.
  • If you have not booked a proper insurance policy yet, get one right now with WorldNomads.
  • Emergency services:

  • In an emergency, we will arrange/provide all necessary rescue services (helicopter rescue, medical treatment, aftercare, etc.).
  • By using such emergency services, you unconditionally agree to provide us with your travel insurance policy and authorise us to deal directly with your insurance company.
  • Other disclosures

    Tour cost includes:

  • Climbing equipment
  • Domestic flights (including airport tax)
  • Ground transport (including arrival/departure transfers)
  • Food: Three meals a day
  • Accommodation (including the first two nights and the last night in a tourist class hotel in Kathmandu)
  • Entrance permits as well climbing permits, garbage deposit fees
  • Manpower - Climbing  guide, porters
  • A whole day complimentary sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Tour cost does not include:

  • Drinks
  • Hot showers
  • Battery charging expenses
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and donations
  • Emergency services:

  • In an emergency, we will arrange/provide all necessary rescue services (helicopter resuce, medical treatment, aftercare, etc.).
  • By using such emergency services, you unconditionally agree to provide us with your travel insurance policy and authorise us to deal directly with your insurance company.