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I can only say good things about the trek, the guide Lakpa was brilliant
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Trek Report for Mera Peak expedition

To read our trip reports please click on the link below to our blog:

Independent trip report from Greg and Emma climbers on our 2009 expedition

To view photos of this trek:

Part 1: Mera Peak photos

Part 2: Mera Peak photos

Part 3: Mera Peak photos

Part 4: Mera Peak photos

Part 5: Mera Peak photos

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Mountaineering
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 22 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Western-Led
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 people
  • Cost: 2012 - £1,995 (US$3,295)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to/from Lukla and Kathmandu
  • All transfers including airport collections
  • One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu
  • Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
  • Twin share tents while on trek using our three person Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1s
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, porters and cook
  • Complimentary Mera Peak trekking map
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Trek Information" notes 

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (e Snowcard from £90)
  • Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • April 15th to May 6th 2012
  • November 4th to 25th 2012
  • April 14th to May 5th 2013
  • November 3rd to 24th 2013

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Fly to Lukla and trek to Puiyan (2,800m) 
  • Day 3Trek to Pangom (2,800m) 
  • Day 4Trek to Nashi Dingma (2,600m) 
  • Day 5Trek to Chalem Kharka (3,600m) 
  • Day 6Acclimatisation day at Chalem Kharka (3,600m) 
  • Day 7Trek to Chunbu Kharka (4,200m) 
  • Day 8Trek into the Hinku valley near Kote (3,600m) 
  • Day 9Trek to Tagnag (4,400m) 
  • Day 10Acclimatisation day in Tagnag (day walk)  
  • Day 11Trek to Khare (5,000m) 
  • Day 12Acclimatisation day in Khare (day walk) 
  • Day 13Climb to Mera la (5,300m) 
  • Day 14Climb to High Camp (5,800m)  
  • Day 15Climb to Mera Peak summit and back down to Khare 
  • Day 16Spare summit or contingency day 
  • Day 17Return to Kote 
  • Day 18Trek to Thuli Kharka (4,300m) 
  • Day 19Trek to Lukla (2,800m) 
  • Day 20Fly to Kathmandu 
  • Day 21At leisure in Kathmandu 
  • Day 22Fly back home 
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