After breakfast, our guide will take you to the Swayambhunath Temple. Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, is a revered and historic Buddhist stupa atop a hill in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. It represents Buddhism and Hinduism. The sound of revolving prayer wheels, burning incense, and waving colorful prayer flags in the breeze will welcome you as you ascend the hill. When you reach the summit, you’ll be drawn to the enormous stupa with eyes painted in each cardinal direction. From the pinnacle of Syambhunath stupa, you will get to witness the stunning view of the Kathmandu Valley.

Spending a few hours exploring and discovering this stupa’s beauty, we drive to our next attraction of today, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka, is an astonishing attraction with history, culture, and beautifully built architecture tucked away in the middle of Nepal’s capital city. It draws tourists from all over the world. As you enter, you can witness the Kumari Ghar (the Temple of the Living Goddess) standing in the middle of the square. Also, you can visit the 17th-century royal Palace that now functions as a museum. Travelers to Nepal should make time to view Kathmandu Durbar Square, as it is the most culturally and religiously diverse region in Nepal, and witness the monuments, art, architecture, culture, and many idols that showcase the talents of several artists and craftspeople spanning several centuries.

Later in the evening, you will visit the Pashupatinath Temple on the northeastern side of Kathmandu, around 3 km east of the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Pashupatinath Temple, devoted to Lord Pashupatinath (Lord Shiva), is a destination for pilgrims and devotees. Lord Shiva, known as the god of change and destruction, is one of the main gods in Hinduism. The temple is a center of worship for followers of Lord Shiva, drawing pilgrims and visitors from all over the world and the local populace. You can witness the Sandhya Aarati, where oil lamps are lighted, and the pundits chant devotional songs. The soul-stirring music, the captivating glow of the lamps, and the rhythmic clap sound of devotees and visitors create a calm and contemplative ambiance.

After this, we will drop you off at your hotel, where you can have dinner and rest.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and drive you to the airport. We will take a scenic flight to Lukla, which will take about 30 minutes.

Once we reach Lukla, we will ascend to Chhutanga via the old Lukla trail (southeast of the current Lukla). We will pass through the Lukla Hospital, monasteries, and other small settlements along the way. We will then cross the suspension bridge and ascend through the dense forest filled with beautiful rhododendron flowers, pine trees, and oaks.

Continuing our journey, we will reach Chhutang.

Overnight at Chhutang.

Today, we will trek towards Thuli Kharka. After breakfast, we will walk up through rocky trails towards the Kalo Himal Ridge. From there, we will ascend and pass Zatrwa La Pass (4,610m). Once we are at the top of the Zatrwa La Pass, our eyes will be filled with the breathtaking view of different snow-capped mountains, including Number Himal, Lumding Himal, Kongdi Ri, and more. We will spend some quality and mesmerizing time capturing the landscape, descending from the Zatrwa La Pass. Along the way, we may encounter the Yak Pastures.

Continuing the walk will take us to Chhatre village, and crossing the town with a further walk will take us to Thuli Kharka, a seasonal pasture spot. We may find only two lodges and a few teashops here.

Overnight at Thuli Kharka.

Today, the trail mostly descends so that the journey will be somewhat straightforward, yet you must walk uphill on some portions. The trip starts descending from the Thuli Kharka, and soon, you will be in the Hinku valley. The descending journey continues until you reach the Hinku River. The trail is slippery, yet you will enjoy the picturesque landscape of Mera Peak.

Once you cross the river, you will ascend to reach Kothe. If you are doing this journey in spring, you will be welcomed by the beautiful rhododendron flowers blooming to their peak beauty. There are multiple teahouses in this area.

Overnight at Kothe.

Today, we will reach Thangnak, a grazing spot for summer times, one step closer to Mera Peak.  We will continue our walk through the ridge of the Hinku River, entering the upper Hinku Valley area. Later, we will reach Gondishung, where we will have lunch. Continuing our journey, we will encounter the Lungsumgba Gompa, a 200-year-old Buddhist shrine where one can witness the slate scripted with the details of Mera Peak and the route to reach there. There is a tradition to take blessing from this Gompa for the success of the Mera Peak expedition.

In about an hour, you will reach Thangnak. All the spots we encounter today are not permanent settlements, just temporary ones for yak herders. You will find very few typical houses for lodging.

Overnight at Thangnak.

Today will be challenging as you will reach an altitude above 5,000m. So, precautions should not be neglected. You will have to walk through the steep hills and rough trails. We traverse through the moraines of the Dig Glacier and pass by Charpati Tal’s Glacier Lake.

Then, we descend gradually to Dig Kharka (pasture land). We will stay here while enjoying the breathtaking views of Mera Peak, Charpati Himal, and Kyeshar Glacier. Later, the path passes across moraines and reaches the tip of the Hinku Nup and Hinku Shar glaciers.

The trail is steeper now, and once we pass through this trail, we will reach Khare.

Overnight at Khare.

You will have a late breakfast today as you will be acclimatizing to prepare yourself for climbing the peak in the next two days. Our experienced guide will provide a training session in which you will learn to use equipment like ice axes, crampons, etc. Also, you will be reminded of a few things you should consider to help you stay safe during the whole climb.

Today, you will rest well, eat enough, sleep adequately, and train to prepare for future challenges during the peak expedition.

Overnight at Khare.

After breakfast, we will start our journey toward the Mera Base Camp. But today, we will go a little higher, to Mera La, at an altitude of 5,400m. Reaching Mera La Pass is a part of training that will be more useful during our summit press from the high camp.

During this journey, you will use tools like crampons, ice axes, etc., in a natural environment and, if possible, improvise using tools. You do not have to worry about anything as our experienced guide will be there with you to thoroughly guide and support you. After reaching and staying at Mera La Pass, you will head back to Mera Base Camp.

Note: Depending on your physical and mental state, you can skip today’s journey and directly reach Mera High Camp for the stay. If you think you are well prepared for the summit push, skipping today won’t affect you much.

Overnight at Mera Base Camp.

Today, we will ascend to Mera High Camp, one step closer to the summit. The trail will be harsh and steeper, as there might be crevasses. Along the way, we reach Mera Glacier, where we will change our gears and ascend for about 4 hours to High Camp. Once we get to the high camp, we will witness the breathtaking view of multiple snow-capped peaks, including the eight-thousanders like Mount Everest (8,848m), Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m), and Mount Makalu (8,485m).

Overnight at Mera High Camp.

We will be acclimatizing today, as we need our full strength for the final push to the summit. We will drink enough water, eat decently, and restfully regain strength. Our sherpa guide will share knowledge of the trail’s difficulties and the proper use of mountaineering gear during the summit push.

Overnight at Mera High Camp.

Finally, the day came to reach our destination, Mera Peak Summit. We will start our walk early, around 2-3 AM, to avoid the strong wind in the afternoon. Our guide will fix and check all the safety lines, and following the guidelines, you will ascend to the summit of Mera Peak. This Mera Peak Climbing is not as challenging as the Ama Dablam climbing, so the risk is less, and if lucky, you will not have to face any obstacles.

Once you reach the summit, you will enjoy the breathtaking landscape around you. Reaching the summit before noon will have significant advantages, as you will get a clear view of the five highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest (8,848m), Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Mount Makalu (8,485m), Mount Cho Oyu (8,201m), and Mount Nuptse (7,855m).

After some mesmerizing moments at the summit, we head back to the Khare before the strong wind hits. We will follow the same trail back. Descending to Khare won’t be hard, and we will reach by evening.

Overnight at Khare.

When you wake up in the morning, you will experience the satisfaction and pride of reaching the summit of Mera Peak at an altitude of 6,476m. After having a decent breakfast, we will descend to Kothe and lose a considerable altitude from 5,045m to 3,600m.

In a few hours, you will reach Thangnak, where you will have lunch and a substantial amount of time to rest. Later, you will start walking for around 4 hours to reach Kothe.

Overnight at Kothe.

Today, we will be at a higher altitude than Kothe. After breakfast, we will descend to Hinku Khola for a while. Then, we will ascend to Toktar, where we will have lunch. On continuing the climb, we will reach Thuli Kharka.

Overnight at Thuli Kharka.

Today is our last day in this region, and we will head back to Lukla through the trail of Zatrwa La Pass. But today’s journey will be lengthy as we had to cover a significant distance for about 7-9 hours. Once you reach Zatrwa La Pass, you will descend and reach Chhutanga. There you will rest for a while. Later, you will reach Lukla.

On reaching Lukla, we will try to remember the trip and share our experiences with our group.

Overnight at Lukla.

Today, we will fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla and leave the Everest Region behind. However, you can still enjoy the breathtaking view of the mountains from the air.

Once you land in Kathmandu, you will be dropped off at your hotel. In the evening, you can stroll around Kathmandu attractions like Thamel, Basantapur Durbar Square, and Durbarmarg.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

This is your final day in Nepal! After a decent breakfast, we will ensure you enter the Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before the flight to your onward destination. If there is enough time, you can do last-minute shopping or eat something delicious you love the most here in Nepal.

Once we reach the airport, we will farewell you with the “Khada” and garland. You aren’t leaving Nepal, though you are taking it to share with your loved ones.

Farewell!