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I would certainly recommend this route with the Mountain Company to anyone thinking of summiting Mera Peak
Mick Finch (UK) | Mera Peak, Nepal

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 22 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Western-Led
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 people
  • Cost: 2012 - £1,995 (US$3,195)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to/from Kathmandu and Tumlingtar
  • 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 Makalu 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 and trekking insurance (eg Snowcard)
  • 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 22nd to May 13th 2012
  • April 21st to May 12th 2013

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Briefing and preparations in Kathmandu 
  • Day 3Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Chichila (1,840m) 
  • Day 4Trek to Num (1,500m) 
  • Day 5Trek to Sedua (1,540m) 
  • Day 6Trek to Tashigaon (2,070m)  
  • Day 7Trek to Khongma (3,560m) 
  • Day 8Rest & acclimatisation day 
  • Day 9Trek to Debotay (3,650m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,600m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,200m) 
  • Day 12Acclimatisation day at Langmale Kharka (4,450m) 
  • Day 13Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5,000m) 
  • Day 14Day walk around Makalu Base Camp (4,900m) 
  • Day 15Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,600m) 
  • Day 16Trek to Debotay (3,650m) 
  • Day 17Trek to Tashigaon (2,070m)  
  • Day 18Trek to Num (1,500m) 
  • Day 19Trek to Chichila, drive to Tumlingtar 
  • Day 20Fly to Kathmandu 
  • Day 21Sightseeing in Kathmandu 
  • Day 22Fly back home 
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