Mera Peak
Expedition
Climb the highest of Nepal’s trekking peaks: 6,476 m in the remote Hinku Valley, with views of five of the world’s 8,000ers. Sixteen days from Kathmandu, with a licensed guide and acclimatisation built in.
Climb the highest of Nepal’s trekking peaks: 6,476 m in the remote Hinku Valley, with views of five of the world’s 8,000ers. Sixteen days from Kathmandu, with a licensed guide and acclimatisation built in.
Mera rises above the remote Hinku Valley, south-east of Everest. The approach crosses quiet Sherpa country and rhododendron forest before the glacier takes you to one of the widest views in the Himalaya.
Sixteen days from Kathmandu and back — tap each day to expand it.
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Trip briefing and welcome dinner with the group. Night: hotel in Kathmandu.
Early flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu, and a first gentle stage to Chutanga (3,060 m).
We cross the Zatrwa La pass (4,610 m) into the Hinku side of the mountains and descend to Thuli Kharka (3,900 m).
Down into the Hinku Valley through rhododendron forest to Kothe (4,095 m).
Up the valley floor to Thangnak (4,350 m), with Mera Peak coming into view.
A short, steep climb to Khare (5,054 m), the base for the ascent, beneath the Mera glacier.
A day to rest and acclimatise before going higher. Gear check with the guide: crampons, harness and ice axe.
Onto the glacier with crampons to High Camp (5,790 m), one of the most spectacular camps in the Himalaya.
A pre-dawn start up the glacier to the summit of Mera Peak (6,476 m). On a clear day you can see five 8,000ers: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Kangchenjunga. Descent to Khare.
A spare day in case the weather forces us to delay the summit.
We start the walk out, back down the Hinku Valley to Kothe.
Back up through the forest to Thuli Kharka.
We cross the Zatrwa La one last time and descend to Lukla for a final night in the mountains.
Flight back to Kathmandu and an afternoon to rest.
A guided day around Kathmandu.
Transfer to the airport and flight home.
An outstanding experience with Thin Air Trips! Isa and the team brought so much care, enthusiasm and professionalism to the whole adventure. Their thoughtful planning, clear communication and attention to detail made everything feel smooth and well organised, allowing me to relax and enjoy the experience.
What stood out most was the personal approach. Isa was approachable, helpful and always happy to answer questions. You could really feel her passion for the mountains and her commitment to making the trip special.
A fantastic team that I would happily recommend to anyone looking for a memorable trekking or mountain adventure. Thank you, Isa and Thin Air Trips—I would love to join you again!
I’ve now travelled with Thin Air Trips twice — to Torres del Paine and Kyrgyzstan — and both trips were absolutely incredible. Two very different destinations, but equally unforgettable adventures!
One of the best things about travelling with them is that they take care of everything. From planning the itinerary to organising accommodation, transport and all the logistics along the way, they make the whole experience feel easy. There’s so much that goes into organising trips like these, and having it all managed means you can relax, enjoy the adventure and focus on the places you’ve come to explore.
Torres del Paine was spectacular, and Kyrgyzstan was another amazing experience, with breathtaking mountains and landscapes that will stay with me for a long time. Both trips gave me so many special moments and memories that I’ll always treasure.
For me, the real value of Thin Air Trips is being able to experience these extraordinary destinations without the stress of coordinating everything myself. You get all the excitement of an adventure, with the reassurance that the details are taken care of.
The fact that I booked a second trip after my first probably says it all! I would happily travel with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organised, memorable adventure. An easy five stars!
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I had a fantastic experience travelling to Russia to summit Mt Elbrus. Isa has been really communicative and helpful. I had a lot of hestitations about travelling to the region, but all went smooth and the entire trip was amazing. The team on ground were also just as professional and helpful, really helping to take off the logitical pressure and allowing me to focus on the summit.
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Sixteen days from Kathmandu, with a licensed guide, domestic flights and permits included. Want other dates or a private trip with your own group? Ask Isa.
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Technically it is not a difficult peak: the climb is on a glacier with crampons, harness and ice axe. What makes it demanding is the altitude and a long summit day, so you need very good fitness.
No advanced mountaineering skills are needed. If you have never used crampons or a harness, tell Isa when you book and she’ll help you prepare.
The summit is at 6,476 m. The itinerary includes a rest and acclimatisation day at Khare and a spare day in case of bad weather, and the group is led by a licensed guide.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) are the two main climbing seasons in Nepal.
By domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (or from Ramechhap, depending on seasonal restrictions), included in the price. From Lukla we trek over the Zatrwa La into the Hinku Valley.
Yes. Personal gear can be rented in Nepal, and group equipment such as ropes and the high-altitude tent is included.