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Arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu With the views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost delighted, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time.we will be greeted by a representative from Create Himalaya Adventure who will drop you off at the hotel. After checking in, you take a rest or visit Create Himalaya Adventure’s office. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Create Himalaya Adventure, you will be briefed about your daily activities.
Stay Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Included Meal: Welcome Dinner
After breakfast, you begin your sightseeing tour by visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites within Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Durbar Square:-
Kathmandu Durbar Square showcases Nepalese art and architecture at its best. The architecture is typical of the Malla dynasty who ruled over Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century.
Swyambhunath:-
Swyambhunath Temple is popular among foreigners as the Monkey Temple owing to the large monkey population residing in the area.
Pasupatinath:-
Pasupatinath Temple is situated on the banks of the Bagmati River and is one of the principal temples of Lord Shiva.
Boudhanath Stupa:-
The Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupa's in South Asia.
We rest for most of the day and unpack. We visit Create Himalaya Adventure’s office in the afternoon. Our climbing leaders will check our set of climbing equipment to make sure that they are in good condition for our coming journey. We also get introduced to fellow participants and discuss our trip.
Stay Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Included meals: Breakfast
We catch an early morning flight to Lukla and begin our trek to Paiya after landing at the Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla. We walk on a jungle trail, cross a bridge over the Handi Khola and reach Surke Village. From here we continue moving south and cross the Chutok La pass before reaching the small settlement of Paiyan, also known as Chutok.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Paiya
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
We descend for a while and reach a small bridge. From here the trail is slippery until we cross the Kari La pass. We walk through rhododendron and bamboo forests on a narrow mountain trail. On today’s trip, we also get to be in awe of the Dudhkoshi Valley. We continue our trek to Panggom Village whose settlers are dependent on farming and trading.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Panggom
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
We begin our trek after breakfast. After trekking out of Panggom, we cross the Panggom La pass. Then we ascend, walk on a steady path and turn north. We cross Peseng Kharka Khola first then after walking for sometime, reach Peeng Kharka danda. We cross Ningsow Khola (stream) before reaching the Ningsow Village.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Ningsow
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
From Ningsow, we climb first then descend for a while and climb some more to reach Ramailo Danda. From here we get extraordinary views of Mera Peak and Salpa. After ascending and descending on our trail, we enter the Makalu Barun National Park. Our trail from here to Chhatra Khola is called Pasang Lhamu trail. On the way, if we are lucky, we might even come across the elusive Red Panda.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Chhatra Khola
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
We walk towards the north on the main trail to Mera Peak. After walking on a trail next to the the Majang Khola, we merge with another trail which moves alongside the Hinku Khola. Our trail moves straight ahead towards Tashing Ongma which has seasonal tea shops. We continue our trek and cross the bridge over the Sanu Khola before reaching Kothe.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Kothe
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
We trek along the ridge of the Hinku Khola in the shadow of Mera Peak. We take lunch at Gondishung, the summer herders' settlement in the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung, we pass a 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa where we can find Mera Peak scripted in rock along with its route to reach Mera. A short walk takes us to Thaknak, which is a summer grazing area with primitive lodges and shops.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Thaknak
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Leaving Thaknak, we follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar glaciers, and then climbs more steeply to Khare. From here, we can see the northern face of Mera Peak which will be an amazing experience. After lunch we can hike in and around Khare.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Khare
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
We have a separate day set aside solely for acclimatization and basic training just to prepare ourselves better for the Mera Peak climb. Our climbing leader will help us polish our basic climbing techniques and demonstrate the best ways to use our climbing gears like the ice axe, harness, ascended climbing boots and crampons. The training will also include learning the best climbing technique with the rope.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Khare
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
We walk through a boulder-strewn course on a steep trail to reach the Mera Peak Base Camp. From here, we continue further through the Mera-La pass to reach the Mera High Camp. Our path is along a rocky trail, which can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses here. We make our way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. Then we set up a high camp while enjoying excellent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Mera High Camp
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
This is a really important day for the expedition. 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 use a fixed rope if the climbing leader believes it’s required. The summit is only a few meters away. From the summit, we take in spectacular views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8848m), Cho-Oyu (8210m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), Kanchenjunga (8586m), Nuptse (7855m), Chamlang (7319m), Baruntse (7129m) and others. Later, we retrace our steps back to the high camp where we rest for a while before descending to Khare.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Khare
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
There is no guarantee that we will have favorable weather on our planned day for the summit. Therefore, this day is set aside as a contingency in case we are unable to summit the Mera on the desired day due to bad weather conditions or any other unanticipated reason. However, if the trip goes smoothly, this day will not be required.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Khare
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
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.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Kothe
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
We begin our trek to Thuli Kharka after breakfast. We climb up and descend, cross several tributaries of the Inkhu Khola before reaching a forked trail nearby Taktho. We choose the trail on our right and continue walking. Our trail passes by a Chorten after which we walk downhill on a steep trail. Next, we ascend to Thuli Kharka and pass by another Chorten on the way.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Thuli Kharka
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
We cross the Zatrwa-La pass at 4600m. 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 Chutang and then straight forward to the Lukla village. In the evening we enjoy dinner in the Himalayas of Nepal with our crew.
Stay Overnight at Tented Camp in Lukla
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. 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 climbers’ successful summit of the Mera Peak.
Stay Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Included meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Our adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! A representative from Create Himalaya Adventure will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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You must maintain a good level of fitness for this expedition. As you must walk for a long time per day in the mountain on irregular terrain and the level of difficulties will increase within the increment of the height of the mountain. But you need not worry, we will guide you with the technique so that you can enjoy throughout the expedition moment.
This expedition is comparatively hard but it’s ok if your level of physical fitness is good. As you had to walk for 5-8 hours per day in irregular terrain to be in destination. The terrain is rough, uphill and downhill and it is not paved so the terrain is rocky somewhere, so you must be careful if you have a weak ankle and the trail are also filled with the snow depending upon the season. But you need not worry, we will guide with the technique to walk in the terrain and other preventive measures.
Yes, you need travel insurance including mountain climbing. You must assure that your travel insurance policy covers this destination. Some of the insurance companies do not cover expenses above contain altitude. So, it is the most need for the coverage of the expenses.
You must take some of the equipment during the expedition that you can rent from us at an additional cost. This list is a guideline to help you to pack for peak climbing in Nepal and please understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the climb duration. We will recommend the list of the equipment as per the season to climb peaks in Nepal.
- Climbing gears Ice axe Crampons Harness Tape slings (2)
- Screwgate karabiners (2 locks, 2 unlock)
- Descender/eight-figure Plastic mountaineering boots
- Ascender/Jhumar Helmet
- Group Climbing Gears
- Snow bar Rope
- Ice hammer
- Ice screw
Yes, all our climbing guides are certified guide license holders from the Nepal Mountaineering Association. They had experienced many ranging from 6,000 to 7,000-meter peak and above 8,000-meter peak too for a few times.
Our guides had a trekking certificate from the Tourism center. They are trained about the first-aid training for high altitude too besides other training and they always carry the essential first-aid kit during trekking trial. So that they can take care of you in the minor case in the mountains as our guide are 24 hours available for the service during trek.
But, in the case of an emergency, our Guide carries the local sim card to be in contact with the office in Kathmandu. Our guide keeps on updating the situation of the Client, then the office will be managed to send the Helicopter in the trail if the client is seriously sick in the mountain.
If you are seeking for an alternative expedition beside this expedition destination, then you can choose Lobuche Peak Expedition, Ama Dablam Expedition, and Island Peak Expedition.
At first, you must fill-up the form with your personal detail and trip detail with the date you preferred to start the expedition, then you must send the 30% advance trip payment to our company in our bank account to secure your booking. But, if you cancel the trip then a 10% advance trip payment will be non-refundable and 20% will be refunded on your account.
On receiving your 30% advance trip payment and following personal document like a passport with scanned or photocopy, along with booking forms, then we will send you a full confirmation letter with the deposit as well as receipt of advance trip payment.
You can deposit advance trip payment through the bank account or Visa card, Master Card. And you can clear the remaining payment after you arrive in Kathmandu, Create Himalaya Office.
Mera Peak Climbing takes us to the summit of Mera Peak 6,461m which is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. Mera Peak is more prefer during the spring and autumn seasons as it’s the best time to climb the mountain for its astonishing views of the Himalayan Vista. Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga mountain which are five mountains with more the 8,000m high peaks are visible from the summit. Mera Peak climbing is one of the excellent options for anyone with moderate mountaineering experience in Nepal. It is a challenging trekking peak too due to its elevation, but the technical mountaineering skills requirement is very basic. Besides, Create Himalaya Adventure’s seasoned Sherpa guide will provide us with basic mountaineering training before the actual summit.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1333m)
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2860m) trek to Paiya (Chutok) (2730m) 30 mins flight 5-6 hrs walk
Day 04: Paiya to Panggom (2846m) 5-6 hrs walk
Day 05: Panggom to Ningsow (2863m) 4-5 hrs walk
Day 06: Ningsow to Chhatra Khola (2800m) 7-8 hrs walk
Day 07: Chhatra Khola to Kothe (3691m) 6-7 hrs walk
Day 08: Kothe to Thaknak (4358m) 3-4 hrs walk
Day 09: Thaknak to Khare (5045m) 2-3 hrs walk
Day 10: Khare acclimatization day and pre-climb training
Day 11: Khare to Mera High Camp (5780m) 6-7 hrs walk
Day 12: Mera High Camp to Summit (6461m) and back to Khare (5045m) 8-9 hrs walk
Day 13: Reserve Day for Contingency
Day 14: Khare to Kothe (3600m) 4-5 hrs walk
Day 15: Kothe to Thuli Kharka (4300m) 5-6 hrs walk
Day 16: Thuli Kharla to Lukla via Zatrwa La pass 6-7 hrs walk
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 18: Final Departure
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Create Himalaya Adventure. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary. However, this adventure entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather, the health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
All conditions stated in the above Itinerary are for the guests who prefer full package trip. At the same time, we also serve you based on your choice. Above holiday itinerary can be customized as our guest specific requirements and can make Shorter and Longer. We design your holidays accordingly. The above itineraries are subject to change due to condition beyond our control. This is a Guideline showing tentative night stops. Physical, Technical and Natural condition may change this above itinerary.
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