USEFUL TIPS IN SAVING ENERGY
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport, you'll be received by one of our delegates and transferred to your respective hotel and be assisted with the check-in procedure following which you can unwind and have a moment of rest. You'll be served with food services as per the time of the day or your choice. In the evening you'll be given details about the trip for the day ahead following the dinner.
Today is the day for the preparation of your trip, you'll be meeting with the guide, checking the equipment and all other equipment that might be necessary for your trip, and getting a briefing about the trip. In the evening you'll be served dinner.
So, today the trip begins. After breakfast, you'll be on a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a place that acts as an entrance point to the Everest region which is the highest place on earth where our destination is, prior we reaching Chhutang it's recommended to be in groups as several trails make a divergence from the main trail on this stretch on a trip from Lukla, further heading eastward we'll encounter dense woodland on the hillside below the ridge known as Kalo Himal, the black mountain in translation to English.
So moving ahead, our next destination on our trip is Thuli Kharka. The trip to Thuli Kharka is on foot on a steep ascending trail. The trek might be quite an exhausting trip but it's completely worth it as the majestic mountain view along with other surrounding peaks never fails to amaze you with its appearance. Before making a last descent to Thuli Kharka, our route leads a plain route for over a couple of hours.
Moving on as per the itinerary of our trip our next point will be a place called Kothe. The route on this day offers excellent views that one might have never seen before. The presence of snow-covered mountain peaks across the lush green woodlands filled with several plants and trees such as pine, oak, and rhododendrons reached upon traversing across the multiple ups and downs of the trails won't leave a chance to amaze you. The last point of our trip for the day is Kothe who will arrive after a few uphill steps.
In the morning our trip to Khare begins. The route traverses across another moraine in the direction of Hinku and Shar Glacier. Thereafter the trek entails the steep ascent to Khare, from where views of Mera peaks facing the northern sides will be visible to the climbers.
We've risen in altitude and are now at an elevation above 5,000m, which is quite a high altitude and creates the requirement for the body to acclimatize to continue the trip ahead. So we'll be spending the day for the acclimatization which also gives us time to explore around the surroundings and also we'll do some physical training so that our mobility remains intact and we can walk better. The time spent at this altitude will adjust our body for the coming dating day trip which ease us on the route for further ascending and as part of the process of the trip, the guides will make sure about the possession of necessary equipment.
As we finish our breakfast, we will embark on an exciting journey toward the Mera Peak High Camp. This trek will take around 5 to 6 hours, and we will encounter a challenging trail full of steep rocks and rugged terrain to navigate. With every step, our surroundings will become more breathtaking as we ascend towards the high camp. Once we reach our destination, you will be rewarded with a mesmerizing view of the three summits of the Mera Peak trail. Get ready to witness the stunning beauty of the Himalayas like never before. We'll maintain a slow and steady pace as the ascend doesn't need much technical skills. On the way, we'll take a brief moment for rest and lunch and continue afterward for our trip to high camp upon reaching where we'll unwind and take time to enjoy the panoramic views of the mountain around. This will be the final spot for the trip and we'll have dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.
Today morning post-breakfast we'll be making trekking gear, equipment, and stuff ready for our way toward the summit of Mera Peak, the trip takes somewhere around 12 hours of duration at approximately. The trek is uphill and gradual and even though it's not much of a technical trek it might still be a bit strenuous due to cold weather as we'll be rising in elevation gradually. Hiking is probably the most convenient approach to get to the peak upon reaching where we'll get to have the amazing views of the peaks of Kanchenjunga, Everest, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, and Lhotse. The hike even though relatively easy on the body possibly consumes energy so we'll be having lunch following which we'll be descending to the camp and we'll be served dinner and provisions to stay overnight.
The day for today will be segregated for the contingency, since we're at a higher elevation the weather is simply unpredictable and plans might not be favoured if the weather goes other-ways. So it's best to reserve the day for the contingency as a part of the plan in case of the unpredictable which might help us from a certain situation, but if the weather favors outside and the trip takes place smoothly then we can make use of time to take an on-foot trip to Lukla.
So today we'll be heading back to Kothe, this will be a very beautiful trip cause we'll get to see some of the beautiful green grazing fields and pasture-lands, and the trail we'll be following will take us by the river-side through uneven trails leading USA to place called Kothe. This place called Kothe will truly give the visitors vibes from several centuries back as the place has a lot of tiny houses or wooden huts that are there to serve as a point of brief rest and stay for the passers-by that are heading to their destination.
So in the morning after breakfast we'll be heading to Thuli Kharka, our on-foot trip will be around 6 hours long. The trip turns to the uphill of the west side of Hinku Valley. Moving forward following the river tributaries we'll take a break for lunch and afterward, we'll continue our ascend till we reach our destination of the day which is Thuli-Kharka. Upon reaching our endpoint of the day we'll unwind rest and have dinner at the lodge.
We'll be on our trip following the breakfast crossing through the pass called Zatrwa La. So the trek continues for 5 to somewhere around 6 hours duration, which consists of a couple of hours of uphill route to the pass, the trip isn't much hard work and upon completion, we'll get to see several peaks and the village of Lukla, we'll be having our lunch afterward we'll be making descent to Lukla and since this is officially the last day of our trip we'll use the rest of the remaining h0ours of the day to explore and visit the surroundings. The dinner and accommodation for the night will be managed at Lodge.
After breakfast, we'll be heading towards Kathmandu on a flight before noon hits, you'll be assisted in your transfer to hotel, and following the procedure you'll have the remaining hours of the day in Kathmandu for yourself, you can make plans and do activities as per you want and need, street foods in Thamel are one of a delicacies with newari foods being top attraction among both locals and foreigners. At the end of the day after the completion of all your activities as per your plan the hotel will manage a farewell dinner for you as a part of a Humble gesture for the send-off.
Today is your last day in Nepal, in the early morning after you've been served breakfast one of our delegates will reach out to you to take your feedback regarding the trip you had following which you'll be driven towards the airport for your flight on a private ride 3 hours prior the flight as per the regulation.
CLOTHING
TOILETRIES
FIRST-AID KIT (PERSONAL)
ESSENTIAL BACKPACKS FOR TRIP
The expedition of Mera Peak is less strenuous and less technical compared to any other peak climbing but it's recommended that climbers to have at least a basic level of climbing skills an knowledge.
The Mera Peak is located to the east side of the Mahalangur mountain section in the zone of Everest zone in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal in the MAKALU Barun NATIONAL PARK.
The most suitable time to ascend the Mera Peak is during spring(march-may) and autumn(September to November) as the sky is clear with pleasant weather the requirement for the contingency too is much less and chances to make a successful attempt to ascend is very much possible.
Despite Mera Peak being considered less of a technical and less strenuous trip climbers must hire a guide for the trip for their safety as the professional guide has good experience when it comes to tackling the challenges and making the trip easier due to their proper knowledge in the field.
Travel insurance is a mandatory factor and element that needs to be acquired before the expedition and mountaineering trips like this as it involves some sort of risk to an extent. Situations like emergency evacuation, medical fees, and loss of baggage can occur, and to deal with such situations insurance plays a key role, which is why it's recommended to get one.
