Group treks / Everest · Hinku valley
Mera Peak Climb
Nepal's highest trekking peak. No technical climbing experience needed, but you need good fitness. Climbing gear, permits, flights, guide and porter are all included. Spring 2027 group departures only.
- Duration
- 14 days
- Group price
- $2,500 pp
- Highest point
- 6,476 m
- Grade
- Strenuous · trekking peak
- Start / end
- Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Highlights
- Crossing the Zatrwa La at 4,610 m
- The wild, uninhabited Hinku valley
- Skills training at Khare before the climb
- Summit at 6,476 m with views of five 8,000 m peaks
- Climbing gear and peak permit included
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Group departures
Maximum 6 people per group. Book 3 or more together for 10% off.
None of these dates work? Propose your own date
Altitude profile
Day by day
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Day 13,020 m
Fly to Lukla, trek to Chutanga
Flight to Lukla (2,860 m), then up through forest to Chutanga (3,020 m).
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Day 24,610 m
Cross Zatrwa La to Thuli Kharka
Over the Zatrwa La (4,610 m) and down to Thuli Kharka (4,300 m).
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Day 33,600 m
Thuli Kharka to Kothe
Descend into the Hinku valley to Kothe (3,600 m).
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Day 44,350 m
Kothe to Thangnak
Up the valley past Lungsumgba Gompa to Thangnak (4,350 m).
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Day 55,045 m
Thangnak to Khare
Short climb to Khare (5,045 m) below the Mera glacier.
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Day 65,045 m
Training and acclimatisation in Khare
Gear check and crampon, ice-axe and rope skills with your climbing guide.
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Day 75,780 m
Khare to Mera High Camp
Onto the glacier to High Camp (5,780 m).
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Day 86,476 m
Summit day, back to Khare
Very early start to the summit (6,476 m), then down to Khare (5,045 m).
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Day 95,045 m
Reserve day
Kept for bad weather on summit day. If not needed, an easy rest day.
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Day 103,600 m
Khare to Kothe
Descend the Hinku valley to Kothe (3,600 m).
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Day 114,300 m
Kothe to Thuli Kharka
Climb back up to Thuli Kharka (4,300 m).
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Day 124,610 m
Cross Zatrwa La to Lukla
Over the pass (4,610 m) and down to Lukla (2,860 m).
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Day 131,400 m
Fly back to Kathmandu
Morning flight to Kathmandu (1,400 m).
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Day 141,400 m
Spare day in Kathmandu
Buffer for flight delays, or free time in the city.
Itineraries can change with weather, trail conditions and flights. Your guide always puts safety first.
What's included
Included
- All transport (private, shared or public, whichever suits the route)
- Three meals a day on the trek
- All necessary permits and park fees
- Licensed guide and porter
- Accommodation throughout the trek
- Sleeping bag, trekking poles and micro-spikes
- Mera Peak climbing permit, climbing guide and climbing gear
- Kathmandu–Lukla return flights
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance (must cover helicopter evacuation to your trek's maximum altitude)
- Hotels in Kathmandu or Pokhara before and after the trek (we can book them for you)
- Drinks, snacks, hot showers, charging and Wi-Fi in tea houses
- Tips for guide and porter