Full Itinerary

• Day 01

  Arrive in Kathmandu

  Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal! Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport one of Community Trek representatives will be there to welcome you before taking you to your hotel in Kathmandu.

  (Pick up from Airport and drop to your Hotel) (1335 Meters ) (Hotel)
• Day 02

  Sightseeing and Preparation

  A half day guided tour to several of historical and spiritual attractions enlisted under the World Heritage Sites. The trek leader will meet the group for a meeting and provide a detailed briefing on the trek. All the required information regarding the trek will be provided.

  (Breakfast) (1335 Meters ) (Hotel)
• Day 03

  Drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu

  After healthy breakfast at hotel, we drive by private jeep to Phaplu. It takes about 9-10 hours’ drive & Phaplu is about 285Km away from Kathmandu. We stop for Lunch at Ghurmi.

  (With Jeep) (BLD) (2190m. ) (7-8 Hours Drive) (Teahouse)
• Day 04

  Trek from Phaplu to Taksindo

  Start trekking. Long step to cross the first pass: Taksindo La (3080 m). Nice view of the Khumbu and summits Numbur. Step just after the pass.

  (BLD) (2960m) (6-7 hours) (Teahouse)
• Day 05

  Trek from Thaksindo (2800m) to Khari Khola

  The day starts with a long downhill leg as we descend 1300 metres to the Dudh Kosi. We pass through the large village of Nuntalla (2194m) before reaching the foaming river. In Nepali, Dudh means milk and Kosi is a river, so this is the ‘Milk River’, which brings the melt from the snows of Everest down to the plains of India. We cross on a magnificent 109-metre long suspension bridge and on the other side, we reach the small settlement of Jubhing (1680m). Now heading north we follow the river gradually climbing above it and entering the side valley of the Khari Khola (Khola = stream), where we stay overnight in the village. 6-7 walk.

  (BLD) (6-7 hours) (Teahouse)
• Day 06

  Trek from Khari Khola to Pangom (2850m)

  Today, we turn away from the Everest Trail (which heads uphill to Bupsa and the Khari La). Instead, we head in a south-easterly direction, following a straightforward and at times zig-zagging trail which gains height steadily and takes us close to Lenjikharka. We reach our overnight halt at the village of Pangkongma (2850m) in time for a late lunch.

  (BLD) (2,850m.) (6-7 hours) (Teahouse)
• Day 07

  Trek from Pangom to Ning So (2,850m)

  A great day of trekking, which begins with a climb up to the Pangkongma La (3174m) on the main watershed separating the valleys of the Dudh Kosi and Hinku Khola. We have our first sight of Mea Peak before making a steep descent to the village of Sibuje (2770 m). From here the trail is undulating as we make our way through the forested river valley to Ning So (2850m).

  (BLD) (2,850m.) (6-7 hours) (Teahouse)
• Day 8

  Ning So - Jungle camp (3,160m)

  We have a steep climb up to a tea house at 3280 metres, which affords tremendous views. We then continue to climb to our high point of the day at 3350 metres, before a steep descent back to the river and a welcome lunch stop. After lunch, we have a roller-coaster afternoon through the forest with some steep sections of trail. At the end of the day, we cross the river on a remarkable bridge made from a huge tree trunk to reach our accommodation at ‘Jungle Camp’ (3160m).

  (BLD) (3,160m.) (6-7hours) (Teahouse)
• Day 09

  Trek from Jungle Camp to Kote (3,600m)

  We continue to climb steep slopes up to 3700 meters and then again roller coaster leads to the junction with the route of Zatswa La. The road continues to reach Kote (Mounsom Kharka) at the junction of two valleys descending Mera, around 3600 meters. The village is beautiful with a few lodges and grocery stores.

  (BLD) (3,600m.) (4-5 Hours) (Tea House)
• 10

  Trek from Kote to Tangnag (4,260m)

  Along the west bank of the Hinku Drangka north, we cross the summer pastures of Gondishung (small gompa) Dupishung and Lungsamba. The valley becomes narrower, squeezed between the Kanguru (6369 m) and Mera West (6255 m). Tangnag (in Tibetan, “the black plain”) is a great place for the night.

  (BLD) (4,260m. ) (6-7 Hours ) (Tea House )
• Day 11

  Trek from Tangnag to Khare (4,900m)

  Today we will climb above 5,000 m (16,400ft) for the first time. Our hike up to Khare (5,100m, 16,728ft) is short, but we will take it slowly, with frequent stops to soak up the incredible surroundings. The trails head eastward out of Tangnag, along with the lateral moraine of the Dig Glacier. We will pause to climb up the moraine for a view of the pristine Sabai Tso glacial lake. A drop in lake level, caused by a recent rupture of the natural dam the held the lake, is clearly visible. We will arrive at Khare in the early afternoon and have lunch. From Khare, the beautiful north face of Mera Peak is in plain view and Mera glacier spills steeply down into the valley.

  (BLD) (4,900 m. ) (3-4 Hours) (Tea House)
• Day 12

  Acclimatization day at Khare

  Today the guides will carry out the last minute checking of the gears for the climb, and then arrange if any equipment becomes necessary to rent. Thereafter, we shall provide training on peak climbing techniques and the proper ways of using climbing gears such as the ice axe, climbing boots and crampons, harness, ascender, etc. The training will also include using ropes to go up and down. Although it is not mandatory to have prior training for Mera Peak Base Camp, we strongly believe that some training experience will boost your confidence and your climbing skills to increase the chances of scaling the summit as well as to fully enjoy the experience.  Overnight at Khare.

  (BLD) (5045 Meters ) (Teahouse)
• Day 13

  Khare - Mera La (5415 m) - high camp (5,800 m)

  This morning foothold on the glacier can be a little tricky. A long climb on the little steep glacier to reach the location of high camp. The view from the camp presents a festival of “7000” and “8000” meters: Kanchenjunga, Chamlang, Makalu, Baruntse, Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu … This panorama is considered one of the most beautiful in Nepal. Overnight in tents. 6 hours of walking.

  (BLD) (5780 Meters ) (6-7 hours) (Camp)
• Day 14

  Summit attempt for Mera and trek back to Khare

  This is a really big day for us as we will be summiting Mera Peak today. We wake up around 2 in the morning for breakfast. It’s going to be very cold in the beginning but soon we warm up as we continue up the glacier and onto a peculiar ridge. The first rays of the sun hit the big peaks in an amazing red glow. The route is still non-technical as we slowly climb higher into the ever-thinning air. The slope steepens for a section behind the ridge and the summit comes back into view. At the foot of the final steep summit cone, we may attach to a fixed rope depending on the conditions. The summit is only a few meters away. From the summit, we take in amazing views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7 ,129m) and others. Later, we retrace our steps back to the high camp where we rest for a while before descending to Khare. Overnight in Khare.

  (BLD) (6476 Meters ) (9 - 11 hours) (Tea House )
• Day 15

  Trek to Kothe

  We trek from Khare to Kothe along the same trail used previously. After reaching Kothe, we celebrate our success by trying out local delicacies and wines. Overnight in Kothe.

  (BLD) (3691 meters) (6 hours) (Teahouse)
• Day 16

  Trek to Thuli Kharka

  It is an uphill trek through lush rhododendron forests on the west side of the Hinku Valley to Thuli Kharka. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal and on our journey we get to admire beautiful hills dotted with rhododendrons. After reaching Thuli Kharka, we enjoy remarkable views of Mera North, Mera Central and South face.

  (BLD) (4300 meters) (5-6 hours) (Teahouse)
• Day 17

  Trek to Lukla

  We begin today’s trek by ascending to Zatrwa La Pass. As soon as we cross the pass, we are welcomed by the sight of the beautiful Lukla Valley which is surrounded by Cho Oyu, Kongde Peak, Numbur Himal, Kusum Khangru and other Himalayan peaks. From Zatrwa La Pass we walk all the way down to Chutanga and then straight forward to the Lukla village. In the evening we enjoy dinner in the Himalayas of Nepal with our crew. Overnight in Lukla.

  (BLD) (2850 Meters ) (6 - 7 hours) (Teahouse)
• Day 18

  Fly back to Kathmandu

  A 25 minutes flight to Kathmandu and a whole day to explore the capital. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  (30 minute flight to KTM ) (Breakfast) (1335 Meters ) (Hotel)
• Day 19

  Departure day

  A representative from Community Trek will check your flight tickets and transfer you to the airport before two hours from your flight with a hope of seeing you again in the future.

  (Breakfast)
• Note

  Customize your trip

  ALL ITINERARIES CAN BE CUSTOMIZED AT YOUR REQUEST. CHECK OUT “EXTENSION” FOR SOME SUGGESTIONS.