# Mera Peak Climbing 6476m ǀ Mera Peak Trekking

> Mera Peak climbing offers a challenging and rewarding trek within Sagarmatha National Park, renowned for its breathtaking Himalayan views. This 6476-meter peak climb, located in the Khumbu region, provides access to mesmerizing sunrise and sunset vistas encompassing iconic mountains like Everest, Lhotse, and Kanchenjunga. The trek explores the Hinku Valley and passes through unique landscapes, including frozen lakes, glaciers, and valleys. Participants experience the hospitality of the Sherpa people, discover diverse flora and fauna, and immerse themselves in the region’s cultural heritage.
Mera Peak Climbing 6476m ǀ Mera Peak Trekking
The trek covers approximately 130 kilometers from Lukla, typically taking two to three weeks, depending on the chosen route. Two primary trekking routes exist: a shorter, more demanding path via Zatra La pass or a longer route through Pangkongma, Paiya, and Surka La pass, offering a gradual ascent. Historically significant, Mera Peak was first summited by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and remains a popular acclimatization peak before attempting higher elevations. The experience provides unparalleled views and a deep connection with the majestic Himalayan landscape. 

- Price: 2290 USD
- Duration: 19
- Max Altitude: 6476
- Accommodation: Hotel and tea house
- Difficulty: strenuous
- Tour Type: private-tour
- Guide Type: fully-guided-tour
- Price Type: budget-tour
- Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) included
- Season: March to May and Sep to December
- Transportation: drive and flight
- Min Age: 10
- Max Age: 99
- Min Group: 1
- Max Group: 12
- Destination: Nepal
- Region: Everest Region
- All-inclusive: yes
- Published: 2025-09-04

## Overview

## Highlights of Mera Peak climbing

Summit up to Mera Peak at 6476 meters and enjoy the unique landscape and hidden beauties on the trek.

Enjoy the mesmerizing sunrise and sunset view of the snow-capped mountains, including Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Kanchenjunga, etc.

Experience the hospitality of Khumbu people and explore the beautiful flora, fauna, and wilderness of Sagarmatha National Park.

Explore the Sherpa culture, colorful villages with beautiful lakes and glaciers on trip

## **Summary**

Mera peak climbing is one of the highest and longest trekking peaks climbing in Nepal. Mera peak is located in the Khumbu region of Sagarmatha National park. Mera peak is located in the Hinku Valley of the eastern part of the Everest region. Trekking via off-the-beaten trail reaches Khare and Mera La base camp.

Likewise, explore the unique nature and hidden wilderness of the UNESCO-listed [Sagarmatha National Park.](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/120/) All the way trekking passes via beautiful frozen lakes, glaciers, and valleys, and rivers are the best attraction of the trek. [Mera peak climbing](https%25253A%25252F%25252Fhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fsunriseadventuretrek.com%25252Ftrips%25252Fshort-mera-peak-climbing-mera-peak-trek) is quite amazing and thrilling part of the climbing with the mesmerizing views of the tallest enchanting Himalayas.

Mera peak climbing is one of the prime peaks climbing before you climb more than 8000 meters of mountain. Likewise, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norway Sherpa were the first ascents to Mera peak before and after they summit Mount Everest. Even that day onwards climbing to Mera peak is quite famous for the climbers.

## Mera peak climbing time and distance

Mera peak trekking and climbing part covers about **130 kilometers from Lukla, Mera peak and back to Luka**. It will take about two to three weeks to complete the trip which depends on the trek route. Those who are fast and advanced climbers can complete ascent to Mera peak within two weeks. Likewise for average trekkers can complete this trip around 18 days while approaching via a Paiya longer route. Advanced trekkers have to approach via Luka to the Zatra La pass trail to reach shortly to the Mera la.

## **Mera Peak climbing routes**

There are mainly two-path approaches trek to Mera peak trail. The first part is directly trekking via high passes called Zatra La to pass on the second day of the trek which may be a bit challenging for the high altitudes. Lukla to Zatra La pass trek is the shortest trip but hard for some trekkers. On the other hand, Mera peak trek is a longer part trail passes via Pangkongma, Paiya, and Surka La pass which is gradually trekking from lower to higher trek.

## Price includes

### Includes

- All airport pick up and drop in private vehicle
- All transportation A/C car, tourist deluxe bus during trips
- Trekking lodge during trekking
- Whole accommodations during trips in the mountain, trekking lodge, camping, etc
- We provide a sleeping bag & down-jacket during the trek (if you don’t have your own but return after trek)
- 3 times meals during trekking as mention in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
- All meals and drinks included during climbing period
- Especial insurance to our climbing and trekking guides, cook, base camp porters
- Some seasonal fruits
- First aid medicine item, T-shirt & Trip achievement certificate
- Trekking permit & TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
- Special Professional Climbing Guide their salary, accommodation, meals, and their insurance
- Our government tax official expenses
- Climbing especial Permit for Mera peak
- One especial farewell dinner program

### Excludes

- Extra meals in the Kathmandu & dessert items, any types of drinks items
- Tour entrance fees
- Climbing gears and types of equipment which you can get hiring in Kathmandu
- Your international air ticket
- Your travel insurance & tips for the guides

## Itinerary

### Kathmandu Arrival and Hotel Introduction

Airport representative from our company picks you up from the airport upon your arrival. Then transfer to your hotel for a short briefing about the trip. In the meantime, you can roam around the city or take a rest and relax. Maximum Altitude- 1400 meter Accommodations -Overnight stay in the hotel

### Kathmandu Sightseeing and Gear Check – B

Sightseen tour around in Kathmandu valley explore UNESCO world heritage sites in. visit Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries. Shopping and meeting with the guide and briefing. Maximum Altitude- 1400 meter Walking distance – walking and sight have seen tour Accommodations -Overnight stay in the hotel Meals included – (Breakfast)

### Lukla to Paiya Trek: A Scenic Flight Adventure.

Early morning scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Once reach to Lukla gatzering with all our team members and trek passes via Surkhe Khola, Dudh Koshi rivers. Trail overwhelms with the beautiful forest oaks forest, rhododendron forest, farmland and villages are the ideal attraction part of the trek. Maximum Altitude- 2800 meter Walking distance – 4 to 5 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Paiya to Pangoma Trek: Sherpa Culture and Forest Trails

After breakfast start your trek to Pangoma (2850 m) you need to walk about 5 to 6 hrs trail follow the beautiful forests of rhododendrons, pines farmland, nice villages. Trek passes via Chutok La (2950 m )and Khari La (3080 m). Explore around Pangoma enjoy the Sherpa people and their lives style. Maximum Altitude- 2850 meter Walking distance – 5 to 6 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Pangkongma to Shibuche Trek: Valley Views and Forest Trails

After breakfast trail heading to Shibuche. Enjoy the great view beautiful valley and rivers. Nice view of Pangkongma and Hinku Khola river. So travel through dense forests of Okas and rhododendron forests, maples, etc. Looks amazing view and landscape. Maximum Altitude- 2850 meter Walking distance – 4 to 5 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Trek from Ngyunsga Shibuche to ChetraKhola.

After the breakfast trek head to Chetrakhola. All the way you can the vicinity of beautiful landscape and hidden wilderness. The trail passes uphill and some downhill through the nice stream and finally reach Chetra Khola and overnight stay in tea house. Maximum Altitude- 3150 meter Walking distance – 7 to 8 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Trek to Kothe 3600m: Meadows, Forests, and Landscapes

We will trek slightly uphill and gradually to the rocky trail. Walk all the way to some green meadows and forests. Walk around nice forests and meadows and beautiful landscapes. Maximum Altitude- 3600 meter Walking distance – 4 to 5 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Kothe to Tangnag Trek: Himalayan Views and Ancient Gompa.

Early mornings see the beautiful mountains and amazing hills. Once you have breakfast trek to Thangka. Walk through the Hinku rivers, see the nice view of the Himalayas, forest. On the way you can see one of the oldest Gompa called Lungsumgba cave it’s about 2000 old gompa of this reason which is quite famous for Hindu and Buddhis both. Maximum Altitude- 4350 meter Walking distance – 4 to 5 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Acclimatization Hike: Kusum Kanguru Views & Himalayan Exploration

Extra day in Thangag. The morning after breakfast hike to the top hill and see the nice view of Kusum Kanguru. Hiking around 500 meters uphill and excursion day of the beautiful Himalayas. Enjoy the great sunrise view of Kusum Kangaru, Mera La, Mera peak, etc. An extra day is a quite valuable time to acclimatize the high altitude and explore around. Maximum Altitude- 4900 meter Walking distance – 4 to 5 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Khare Ascent: Moraine Views and Glacier Trails.

Today after the breakfast walk about 4 hrs continue to reach Khare. The trail passes via lateral moraine and dig glaciers around. Amazing views of beautiful mountains and passes nice streams and lakes. Trails pass via different moraines, Hinku Nup and Shar glaciers are the ideal part of the trail. Finally close to reaching Khare walk about 1 hrs steep uphill to reach Khare. Maximum Altitude- 5000 meter Walking distance – 4 to 5 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in the guest house. Meals included – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

### Mera Base Camp & Acclimatization Exploration

Extra acclimatization day in Khare before the climb to Mera high camp and summit to Mera peak. You can see the nice view of Mera peaks, Mera la, Metra glaciers, etc. Trek to Mera base camp and back to Khare or overnight stay at base camp before going to high camp. Final checklist of your climbing gears, climbing basic training before you climb to Mera peak. Fully prepare for climbing and rehearsal using your climbing geras like harness, climbing rope, crampons, ice axe , boot, etc, and fully physically and mentally prepare for the climbing Mera peak. Maximum Altitude- 5400 meter Walking distance – 4 to 5 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in the guest house. Meals included – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

### Mera High Camp Ascent: Everest Views, Sunrise Sunset

After breakfast gradually ascend to Mera high camp. Walk all the way via Mera glaciers and finally arrive at high camp. You can see the outstanding sunrise and sunset view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Barutse, etc. Maximum Altitude- 5800 meter Walking distance – 4 to 5 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay intent Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Mera Peak Summit & Return to Khare Base Camp

Mera Peak is asserted as the highest trekking peak in Nepal. Today is going to be our unforgettable day because we are going to ascend Mera peak. We usually wake up very early in the morning (around 2 am) and take our climbing equipment to the summit. As we ascend, the first ray of sunrise hits the mountain and we can enjoy the full view of amazing Mountain View from above. Spending some time at the summit, we take a journey back to Khare. Maximum Altitude- 3600 meter Walking distance – 8 to 9 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Khare Buffer Day: Weather Contingency & Leisure.

Extra day if there is any bad weather need to wait for next day to summit. Just leisure day if needed extra overnight in Khare. Maximum Altitude- 5000 meter Walking distance – Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Kothe Return: Tea House Stay, Meals Included

Rewinding our trip, we return back to Kothe for another wonderful evening and you can enjoy local wines and other treats. Maximum Altitude- 3600 meter Walking distance – 6 to 7 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Kothe to Thuli Kharka: Rhododendron Forest Trek (4320m)

From Kothe, we ascend through the thick and lush forest of rhododendron. After enjoying the hills full of rhododendrons, we reach Thuli Kharka - where we once more enjoy views of Mera North, Mera Central, and South Face. Maximum Altitude- 4320meter Walking distance – 6 to 7 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Zatrwa La Pass Ascent to Lukla: A Scenic Trek

Leaving Thuli Kharka we ascend to Zatrwa La Pass making it the last day of trekking. From there we can view stunning views of Lukla valley and further trailing down, we reach Chutanga. We trek further from Chutanga till we reach Lukla village and conclude our climbing. Maximum Altitude- 2800 meter Walking distance – 4 to 5 hrs Accommodations -Overnight stay in tea house Meals included – (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

### Kathmandu Flight Return – Celebrating a Summit.

Leaving mountains behind, we take the flight to Kathmandu. Flights are scheduled in the morning and after we arrive at the Kathmandu airport, you are escorted to the hotel and to witness the diverse nature and culture of Nepal. Later in the evening, you attend a dinner program as complementary from Sunrise Adventure Trek and celebrate a successful summit. Maximum Altitude- 1400 meter Walking distance – flight Accommodations -Hotel in Kathmandu Meals included – (Breakfast and Dinner)

### Airport Transfer & Farewell in Nepal

After breakfast, we exchange our last good-bye and our airport representative drops you at the airport. You are dropped three hours prior to your scheduled flight for custom check out. Hopefully, this will be a lifetime memory for you, and never forget our gifted country, Nepal. Have a safe journey! Meals included – (Breakfast)

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