Mera Peak & Heli Exit

Arrival in Kathmandu.
Welcome to Nepal and the start of your Mera Peak Expedition.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you’ll be met by the Black Mountaineering team and transferred to the expedition hotel. Later, we’ll carry out a full equipment check, expedition briefing, and final preparations before gathering for a team welcome dinner and an opportunity to meet your fellow climbers.

Overnight: Team Hotel, Kathmandu (1,400m)

Fly to Lukla & trek to Paiya.
This morning we take one of the world’s most spectacular mountain flights from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m), the gateway to the Everest region.

After meeting our trekking crew and making the final preparations, we leave the busy Everest trail behind and head south into the remote Hinku Valley, trekking through beautiful forests and traditional mountain villages to Paiya.

Overnight: Teahouse, Paiya (2,730m)

Trek from Paiya to Panggom.
Today we continue deeper into the remote Hinku Valley, following quiet mountain trails through dense forests, traditional Sherpa villages, and terraced hillsides rarely visited by trekkers.

As we make our way to Panggom, you’ll experience authentic Nepalese mountain life far from the busier Everest routes, while continuing the gradual acclimatisation that is key to a successful Mera Peak expedition.

Overnight: Teahouse, Panggom (2,850m)

Trek from Pang Kongma to Ningsow. Today we continue our journey through the remote Hinku Valley, following quiet forest trails, crossing suspension bridges, and passing through traditional Sherpa settlements.

The route offers magnificent views of the surrounding Himalayan foothills as we gradually gain altitude on our way to Ningsow, an important stage in our carefully planned acclimatisation programme.

Overnight: Teahouse, Ningsow (2,850m)

Trek from Ningsow to Chhatra Khola.
Today’s trail leads through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests, with a series of ascents and descents as we continue deeper into the remote Hinku Valley.

Far from the main Everest trekking routes, this is a true wilderness experience, offering outstanding scenery and a peaceful introduction to the Himalaya before we begin climbing higher towards Mera Peak.

Overnight: Teahouse, Chhatra Khola (2,800m)

Trek from Chhatra Khola to Kothe.
Today we follow the Hinku River deeper into the heart of the valley, trekking through ancient forests and beneath towering Himalayan peaks as the landscape becomes increasingly wild and remote.

Our gradual ascent to Kothe continues the expedition’s carefully planned acclimatisation, while offering spectacular scenery and a true sense of being far from civilisation.

Overnight: Teahouse, Kothe (3,600m)

Trek from Kothe to Thaknak.
Today we continue our steady ascent through the upper Hinku Valley, following the river as the landscape opens into a dramatic alpine environment surrounded by glaciers and towering Himalayan peaks.

As we gain altitude, the views become increasingly spectacular, providing an unforgettable approach to Thaknak, an important acclimatisation stop on our journey towards Mera Peak.

Overnight: Teahouse, Thaknak (4,350m)

Trek from Thaknak to Khare.
Today we make our way to Khare, the final permanent settlement before Mera Peak Base Camp. The trail passes beneath the impressive Mera Glacier, with spectacular views of the surrounding snow-covered peaks as we continue our gradual ascent.

On arrival in Khare, we’ll settle into our teahouse and make the final preparations for the climbing phase of the expedition.

Overnight: Teahouse, Khare (5,045m)

Acclimatisation day in Khare.
Today is dedicated to further acclimatisation and preparing for the climb ahead.

Following the proven principle of climb high, sleep low, we’ll complete an acclimatisation hike before carrying out a full equipment check and practising essential mountaineering skills. The guide team will provide instruction in the use of crampons, harnesses, ascenders, descenders, fixed ropes, and ice axe techniques, ensuring everyone is confident and fully prepared before moving to Mera Peak Base Camp.

Overnight: Teahouse, Khare (5,045m)

Trek from Khare to Mera Peak Base Camp.
Today we leave the teahouses behind and begin the climbing phase of the expedition as we make our way onto the Mera Glacier towards Mera Peak Base Camp.

Travelling across glaciated terrain with the support of our expert guide team, we gradually gain altitude while taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan giants. On arrival at Base Camp, we’ll settle into our fully supported expedition camp, organise climbing equipment, and receive a final briefing in preparation for the summit push.

Overnight: Mera Peak Base Camp (5,350m)

Trek from Mera Peak Base Camp to High Camp.
Today we continue our ascent across the Mera Glacier, steadily climbing towards High Camp, where we’ll make our final preparations for summit day.

On arrival, the guide team will review the weather forecast, complete a final equipment check, and brief the team on the summit strategy. The remainder of the afternoon is spent resting, hydrating, and preparing for an early night before our pre-dawn summit departure.

Overnight: Mera Peak High Camp (5,780m)

Summit Day – Mera Peak (6,476m).
Today is the highlight of the expedition as we make a pre-dawn start for the ascent of Mera Peak (6,476m), Nepal’s highest trekking peak.

Climbing across the glacier using crampons and fixed ropes where required, we steadily make our way to the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with one of the finest panoramic views in the Himalaya, including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Kanchenjunga.

After celebrating on the summit, we descend carefully back through High Camp before continuing to Khare, where a well-earned rest awaits after an unforgettable day on the mountain.

Overnight: Teahouse, Khare (5,045m)

Helicopter transfer from Khare to Lukla.
After breakfast, we board a spectacular helicopter flight from Khare to Lukla, enjoying breathtaking aerial views of the Hinku Valley and the Everest region.

On arrival in Lukla, we transfer directly to the airport to board our scheduled morning flight to Ramechhap, where our Black Mountaineering team vehicle will be waiting to transfer us back to Kathmandu.

Overnight: Team Hotel, Kathmandu (1,400m)

Final departure home. After breakfast, the Black Mountaineering logistics team will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport for your onward flight home.

Due to the unpredictable nature of mountain weather in the Everest region, we strongly recommend allowing at least two additional days after the expedition before booking your international flight home. Although our itinerary includes a helicopter transfer from Khare to Lukla, weather conditions can still delay flights departing Lukla.

We hope you leave Nepal with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and the incredible achievement of standing on the summit of Mera Peak (6,476m).