15 Day Mera Peak Summit and Trek

DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM - This adventure requires a basic level of fitness and preparation prior to taking part. There will be long days of trekking at increasing altitude. You will be required to provide a doctors certificate or letter to show your health is suitable to take part in the activity. This is a standard requirement to obtain permits.

ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 - Flight to Lukla (an experience in itself!) and a short 3-4 hour trek to Chutanga

Day 3 - Trek 5-6 hours Chutanga to Tuli Kharka visiting Zatrawa La Pass (4,610m)

Day 4 - Trek 4-6 hrs Tuli Kharka to Kothe

Day 5 - Trek 4-6 hrs Kothe to Thangnak

Day 6 - Trek Thangnak to Khare (5,054m)

Day 7 - Rest day in Khare with training session of equipment and techniques

Day 8 - Trek 4-6 hrs Khre to Mera Peak Base Camp!!! (5,400m)

Day 9 - Base Camp to High Camp trek (5,790m)

Day 10 - Summit Day!!! High Camp to Mera Peak Summit (6,476m) and return to Khare - a long but fulfilling day

Day 11 - Khare to Kothe trek

Day 12 - Kothe to Tuli Kharka trek

Day 13 - Kharka to Lukla trek

Day 14 - Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Day15 - Departure flights from Kathmandu

Please note that due to weather / internal flight changes or un-forseen circumstances, the itinerary may be subject to change without prior notice

INCLUSIONS:

Internal transfer flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and return (Heli transfers not included if used)

Transfers to and from main arrival terminal in Kathmandu

Arrival and Departure day accomodation in Kathmandu

Trek accomodation in lodges and tented basecamp accomodation where applicable on a full board basis

Main meals on mountain

Climbing and trekking permits where applicable

Refuse disposal fees

Climbing sherpas / Trekking guides and Porters

Insurances / Wages and allowances for climb / trekking staff

Where applicable, techincal skills / training support pre summit

Central climbing equipment (ropes, icescrews, snow pickets, oxygen, portable altitude chamber, First aid)

EXCLUSIONS:

International arrival and departure flights

Visa

Heli transfers if used

Personal medical and rescue insurance and expenses

Personal climbing equipment

Internet access / cards

Alcohol

Bottled water (this is purchased at Teahouses on trail) and additional on trail beverages (excluding main meal drinks of tea / coffee)

Hot showers on trail

Additional hotel stays / logistical expenses subject to unforseen reasons (please see booking terms and conditions)

Summit and Non Summit bonuses where applicable

Sherpa and Porter tips