Lower Solukhumbu And Mera Peak Climbing

Our representative will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport,terminal during the first day of your Mera Peak itinerary. Our representative will also assist you with your luggage and hotel check-in.

Depending on the time of arrival, after getting enough rest you can also stroll around the bustling city to check out its vibrant ambiance. Or check out the nearby highlights if you have got enough time. Overnight stay at a star hotel in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu is a crowded yet beautiful city with several exquisite monuments, magnificent arts, artistic temples, and sculptures. This town houses four of the UNESCO Heritage Sites of Nepal, which you will be visiting today.

After breakfast, you get ready and wait for your leader to pick you up from the accommodation. First, you drive and head towards Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar Kshetra.

This place lies in front of the old royal palace of the shah and Malla kings. The square is surrounded by several buildings, vividly showing the spectacular architecture of the Newar craftsmen and artists. The Palace Complex is now being used as a museum for attraction. You can also visit the Kumari home (living goddess).

From here, you drive towards Monkey Temple, also known as Swayambhunath. This beautiful religious site sits on top of a hill 3 km west of the city. Apart from being a tourist site, it is also the place of prayer and pilgrimage from Hindu and Buddhist followers. You get the view of the entire Kathmandu town from up here.

Later, you head forward to Boudhanath, another binding site of meditation and pilgrimage for followers of Buddhism. The stupa is located in a place that was once a major trade route between Nepal and Tibet. Nowadays, it is surrounded by houses, shops, and rooftop restaurants.

Now, you head to the final destination- Pashupatinath to end the sightseeing tour. This house is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most important religious sites for Shiva devotees. The temple resides on the bank of the Bagmati River and is surrounded by several other small shrines.

After exploring these beautiful tourist attraction areas, you now stop for lunch and head back to your hotel. In the lobby, your guide will tell you a few things about Mera Peak Climbing, so listen carefully.

After breakfast, you leave Panguam and descend the mountainous path that leads you through the mystical forest of bamboo and rhododendron. You pass a lot of mani walls on this trail and cross over the Panguam La Pass.

After crossing the pass, you ascend the trails through an exact path and head north. Then you walk past several hills, ridges, and teahouses and start to descend the routes.

Walking a bit further, you stop in the nearby village to have your lunch. Later, the trek resumes and offers you the mesmerizing view of Mera Peak (south face) and Maulekh Peak ahead.

As you move forward, the trails zigzag you through the forested area of pines and rhododendron, then drop steeply to Peseng Kharka Kola. From this point, you cross over the river and climb uphill to Peseng Kharka Danda.

Then you make a descent to head towards the Ningsow river and cross it using the wooden bridge. From here, you walk a bit further and reach the village of Nagindingma.

The village is small yet beautiful and is mainly inhabited by hill Mongol people. You can rest for a while and explore the vicinity or roam right after your arrival.

Today you head towards Cholem Kharka from Nagindingma. The trail between these points is physically exhausting and demanding as you walk mostly uphill this day.

Leaving the town after breakfast, you climb up the routes for a bit and begin to descend, then again climb up the rocky trails and reach Ramailo Danda. This place offers an astonishing view of Mera Peak and Salpa along with other mountains.

You have your lunch here while looking at the fantastic view and continue the trek a bit later. The trails take you through several ups and downs before making an ascend over Surke La.

You then descend to the beautiful rhododendron forest and enter Makalu Barun National Park. Walking a bit ahead, you again walk through the dense bamboo forest and arrive at Cholem Kharka.

Cholem Kharka is a small settlement of the native people where good lodging and food are available. You can enjoy your time exploring the beautiful village and interacting with friendly people.

Your trek starts after your morning meal, so fill your tummy with delicious food. You head out of the village and take the Pasang Lhamu trail into the beautiful forests inhabited by red pandas and other animals.

Then you take an uphill trail on the west side of the Hinku valley through the lush forest of pines and oaks. You get to see the beautiful views of nature from up there and have lunch while seeing it.

Later, you descend a bit and pass through the bank of plummeting rivers into the rhododendron forest. You pass through green meadows and cross a stream using a small wooden bridge as you continue to walk further.

From here, you ascend the trails entering the enchanting forest of bamboo and pine. After walking for about an hour or so, you arrive at Khola Kharka. This small settlement of the Sherpa people offers the admirable view of hills dotted with rhododendrons.

You wake up early along with the chirping of birds and have your breakfast. Then leave the village behind and move forward in your trail to reach Kothe. The walk begins through a straight path and gives you a view of Mera Peak.

Slowly descending the trails, you reach Majang Khola and cross over it into the oak and juniper forest through a narrow road. From there, you move forward and pass Trashing Dingman to stop for lunch.

You then head towards Thakthor and later to Inkhu Khola that leads you to the ridge of the river. The trail goes up and down from here till you reach Kothe. This beautiful village is an entry point for Mera Peak Climbing that rewards visitors with a beautiful view of the Himalayas.

Today the journey from Kothe to Thaknak is a short one that begins along the ridge of Hinku Khola after a delicious breakfast. The trek continues in the shadow of Mera Peak till you reach Gondishung.

The village is a summer settlement that lies on the western side of Hinku Drangka. You have your lunch in one of the lodges while viewing the scenarios from along the riverside.

After filling your tummy, you move ahead from Gondishung and pass an ancient gompa that is 500 years old situated at the lap of a big rock. You pray here for a successful ascent to the summit and continue the trek.

On your way, you see a rock scripted with the picture of Mera Peak and its route. Then moving ahead, you walk upstream through a rocky trail and cross several landslide areas.

As you keep ascending the trails, nature gives you a close view of Mera Peak and Kusum Kanguru from one ridge. Enjoying the view and continuing the trek, you slowly walk uphill for a while and reach Thaknak.

Thank is a small summer grazing village for animals and yaks with antique shops and lodges. During your night, enjoy the beautiful view of the guarding snowy peaks.

Today is another short-day trek in which you follow the sideway moraine of Dig Glacier after heading out of the village. The path later opens up and leads you to Dig Kharka, whose vast pasture offers the stunning view of north Hinku Glacier and Charpate Himal.

The trails then lead you uphill through the moraines and into the mouth of Shar Glaciers and Hinku Nup. The climb gets steeper with gorgeous scenic views from here onwards till you reach the camping spot at Khare.

Khare is at a beautiful location from where the north face of Mera Peak covers the skyline. You get a good rest, then have your lunch and prepare the climbing gear to do a short climb around the village.

You have an entire day allocated for rest and acclimatization, so you set it aside for basic training and prepare yourself for the Mera Peak Climb. You stay here to cope up with the harsh environment in the upper regions and get technical training.

The Everest Alpine Trekking will provide you with basic training on using the crampon, ice axes, ascender jammer, rope technique, and carabiners. They will also show you the best approach with the rope and help you practice them.

After training, you can hike to the nearby village or hill to gain some elevation. If you have time, it is better to hike up the stunning hill above the glacier.

The place gives a fantastic view of the valleys below and peaks ahead. Later, you can explore the Khare settlement, go on short walks, and connect with the locals.

Take the time to enjoy your surroundings and learn more about the Himalayan lifestyle. This village is in a beautiful location, so make sure to catch the stunning view of Mera Peak.

After breakfast, you resume your trek and head towards Mera Base Camp. The trail starts off with a steep climb through the boulder-strewn path to Mera La at 5400 m ft, and then you continue to climb up to Mera Glacier.

The walk is more leisurely in the first half, but the section gets steep up to the glacier, so you need to pace yourself and place your foot correctly. The route is a landslide area, so be careful and wear your helmets.

You put on your crampons from this point and walk across the great glacier creating great memories. Later, you descend on the trail while walking between the northern side glacier and moraine to reach the campsite of Mera Base Camp.
Now, it is time to move towards High Camp from the base camp slowly. You climb back to the glacier and descend the trails to follow the easy-level snow slopes.

Then after walking for a short distance, you reach the area of crevasses that should be navigated carefully. The walk is through a rock-strewn site from here onwards till you slowly climb up to High Camp.

During your ascent, do not forget to look back and see the breathtaking view of Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, and Everest. High camp is hidden in the back of a rocky section in between the glacier in a small space.

The camp area is small, so you have some drop-offs as you enter the site. Tents are fixed at the High camp with an outstanding view of Chamlang, Mera Peak, Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse.

Arriving at the base, you have lunch and rest for a while, then begin your ice climbing training with the guide. You train for about 2 to 3 hours and call it a day at the camp.

Today is essential as the day has finally arrived when you summit Mera Peak. The climb begins gradually but mostly depends on weather conditions, so you leave the high camp at night (around 2 am).

After breakfast, you put on the ropes and crampons to set out on your once-in-a-lifetime journey. The climb starts in steeper terrain, so take your step carefully. You can see the central summit flanked by two ridges above the vast glacier by the end of it.

You ascend steeply along the snowfields while going slowly and avoiding the crevasse. Then swing to the east hand ridge before descending towards the main summit ridge.

There are three summits, and our goal is to reach the highest one. So, you do a short steep climb through the snow slope and make the final ascent to the summit.

The last few feet require a lot of effort, so ascend slowly into the cold and windy climate. Sun will start to rise by the time you summit the peak adding more beauty.

Reaching the summit of Mera Peak welcomes you with a mesmerizing view of the snowy peaks.You will get the sight of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Kangchenjunga, Nuptse, Chamlang, Baruntse, Kangtega, and Ama Dablam.

Then you stay there for some time to see the sun-kissed views and begin to retrace your steps to High Camp. You have your lunch, then rest for an hour or two.

Now you pack your bags and say your final farewell to the High Camp, then begin to make a long descent back to Khare. Your foot follows the same trail it came from and calls it a day.

The journey is still not over, so you need to wake up early and have your breakfast. After, you continue the trek by heading back to Kothe from Khare. The hike down to Kothe is a beautiful one with all the breathtaking scenarios.

The trekking duration is long and exhausting, but the stunning view of nature will make up for them. You walk the same rugged and rocky paths on your way back, but instead of climbing, you decline.

You pass several glaciers, moraine, traditional villages, and pasture land while retracing your steps to Thaknak. From here, it is another 3 to 4 hours walk to end this day.

Enjoy your time and live the moment. After a tiring downhill walk most of the day, you reach Kothe. You must be tired, so you can rest in your rooms as you have more walk to complete

While returning, you take a new route that is the shortest way to reach Lukla than others. You have breakfast and leave the town to trek towards Thuli kharkha.

You first climb uphill through a dense forest of rhododendrons, cross a few ridges, and reach a small village. From here, you walk along the river banks and have your lunch in one of the lodges.

Later, you descend the trails and make a slight ascend to reach Thuli kharkha. This beautiful village gives you a stunning view of Everest, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse.

Today you move from Thuli kharkha to Lukla, which is a long hiking day. You fill your tummy and begin by descending the trials to Lukla. On this day, you cross several villages, streams, and forest paths to reach your destination.

Today you wake up early and catch the flight to Kathmandu. Viewing the same scenarios, you arrive at the capital. From the terminal, the guide will drive you to the hotel, where you have your breakfast. This is your final day here in Nepal, so visit the local shops and enjoy your time.

The crew will drop you off at the airport according to your flight schedule. After spending these few weeks together, you say your farewell to us. Do remember us for more trips.