Himalayan Sherpa - Mera Peak Expedition

Mera Peak Expedition

Fixed Departure: April 5, 2009

Mera Peak climb and crossing over Mingbo La Pass is a lifetime adventure in Nepal Himalayas. This 3 weeks course takes you to the summit of Mera Peak – Nepal’s highest trekking peak and continually leads to the glacial pass Mingbo La. The trek provides fantastic views of Nepal’s tallest peaks including Mt. Makalu, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Kantega, Thamserku and many others.

Trip facts
Destination : Mera Peak, Mingbo La Pass
Maximum altitude : 6654meters
Accommodation : Hotel, Tented Camp
Transportation : 4WD drive, Airplane
Walking Hours : 4 to 7 approximately
Duration : 23 days

BRIEF ITINERARY

April 05 2009 Days 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel.
April 06 2009 Days 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley.
April 07 2009 Days 03: Fly to Lukla (2856m) and start trek to Chutok La pass (2945m), overnight at tented camp.
April 08 2009 Days 04: Trek to Pangkongma (2950 m) after crossing Col Khari La (3081 m). 6 hrs approximate, over night at tented camp.
April 09 2009 Days 05: Trek to Kurke (3800m), overnight at tented camp. 5hrs approximate.
April 10 2009 Days 06: Trek to Thuli Kharka (4200m), overnight at tented camp. 6hrs approximate.
April 11 2009 Days 07: Trek to Kothe (3800m), overnight at tented camp. 5hrs approximate.

April 12 2009 Days 08: Trek to Thangnak (4350m), overnight at tented camp. 6hrs approximate
April 13 2009 Days 09: Acclimatization at Thangnak, overnight at tented camp
April 14 2009 Days 10: Trek to Khare, overnight at tented camp. 4hrs approximate.
April 15 2009 Days 11: Ascent to Base camp (5200m) via Mera La pass (5415m), overnight at tented camp. 5hrs approximate.
April 16 2009 Days 12: Ascent to high camp (5780m), overnight at tented camp. 6hrs approximate.
April 17 2009 Days 13: Summit to Mera peak (6461-meter), overnight at tented camp. 9hrs approximate.
April 18 2009 Days 14: Extra days to summit Mera peak, overnight at tented camp.
April 19 2009 Days 15: Trek to Honku Khola (4900m), overnight at tented camp. 5hrs approximate.
April 20 2009 Days 16: Trek to Honku Nup Lake (5350m), overnight at tented camp. 5hrs approximate.
April 21 2009 Days 17: Trek to Nare glacier (5300m) after crossing Mingbo La pass (5817m), overnight at tented camp. 9hrs approximate.
April 22 2009 Days 18: Trek to Pangboche (3980m), overnight at tented camp. 5hrs approximate.
April 23 2009 Days 19: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m), overnight at tented camp. 6hrs approximate.
April 24 2009 Days 20: Trek to Lukla (2856m), overnight at tented camp. 6hrs approximate.
April 25 2009 Days 21: Fly to Kathmandu (2856m), overnight at hotel. 7hrs approximate.
April 26 2009 Days 22: Leisure in Kathmandu (1300m), overnight at hotel. 35minutes approximate.
April 27 2009 Days 23: Transfer to airport, departure on your own destination.

NOTE: The above itinerary can be customized to fit your group’s requirement.

Testimonial

Your staff Kazi and Tendi were very good always on top of everything! They always found us places to stay and we were never forced to do too long of day. Besides the scenery, my favorite part was your parent's house. - Larson Silbaugh, University of Washington