Mera Peak

One of the highest trekking peak that offers a culturally stimulating journey through picturesque villages and lush green forest, followed by a gentle yet challenging climb.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• Trekking in off the beaten part of Annapurna region
• Explore the ethnic culture and their lifestyle
• The great countryside hills, terrace farmings and mountain landscapes
• Sunrise and sunset views
• Less tourist area
• Observing various species of flora and fauna
• Pristine mountain views of Annapurna ranges, Lamjung Himal, Fishtail and Dhaulagiri

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Fly to Lukla, trek to Paiya (Chutok) (2,730 m/8,956 ft): 40 mins flight, 5–6 hours trek
4. Day 4Paiya to Panggom (2,846 m/9,337 ft): 5–6 hours
5. Day 5Panggom to Ningsow (2,863 m/9,393 ft): 4–5 hours
6. Day 6Ningsow to Chhatra Khola (2,800 m/9,186 ft): 7–8 hours
7. Day 7Chhatra Khola to Kothe (3,691 m/12,109 ft): 6–7 hours
8. Day 8Kothe to Thaknak (4,358 m/14,297 ft): 3–4 hours
9. Day 9Thaknak to Khare (5,045 m/16,486 ft): 2–3 hours
10. Day 10Khare: Acclimatisation and pre-climb training
11. Day 11Khare to Mera High Camp (5,780 m/18,958 ft): 6–7 hours
12. Day 12Mera High Camp to Summit (6,461 m/21,1907 ft) and back to Khare (5045 m/16,547 ft): 8–9 hours
13. Day 13Reserve Day for Contingency
14. Day 14Khare to Kothe (3600 m/11808 ft): 4–5 hours
15. Day 15Kothe to Thuli Kharka (4,300 m/14,107 ft): 5–6 hours
16. Day 16Thuli Kharla to Lukla via Zatrwa La pass: 6–7 hours
17. Day 17Fly to Kathmandu
18. Day 18Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

19. Day 19Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Solukhumbu
District

Makalu Barun National Park

Dudh Koshi

Sabai Tsho

Pach Pokhari

Trail map

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1KathmanduDays 1–2, 17–19 · 1,400 m

2LuklaDays 3, 16 · 2,804 m

3PaiyaDay 3 · 2,730 m

4PangkongmaDay 4 · 2,846 m

5NingsowDay 5 · 2,863 m

6Chhatra KholaDay 6 · 2,800 m

7KotheDays 7, 14 · 3,691 m

8ThaknakDay 8 · 4,358 m

9KhareDays 9–10, 12–13 · 5,045 m

10Mera High CampDay 11 · 5,780 m

11Mera PeakDay 12 · 6,461 m

12Thuli KharkaDay 15 · 4,300 m

13Zatrwa LaDay 16 · 4,600 m

5 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 17–19 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2LuklaDays 3, 16 · 2,804 m
3. 3PaiyaDay 3 · 2,730 m
4. 4PangkongmaDay 4 · 2,846 m
5. 5NingsowDay 5 · 2,863 m
6. 6Chhatra KholaDay 6 · 2,800 m
7. 7KotheDays 7, 14 · 3,691 m
8. 8ThaknakDay 8 · 4,358 m
9. 9KhareDays 9–10, 12–13 · 5,045 m
10. 10Mera High CampDay 11 · 5,780 m
11. 11Mera PeakDay 12 · 6,461 m
12. 12Thuli KharkaDay 15 · 4,300 m
13. 13Zatrwa LaDay 16 · 4,600 m

The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Camps are placed approximately. Where the trip comes back the same way, the line is drawn once. Contours every 500 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.