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Mera Peak Expedition – April 2027

Mera Peak Expedition

24 April – 9 May 2027

The highest of Nepal’s trekking peaks, and one of the widest views in the Himalaya. We fly to Lukla, cross the Zatrwa La into the remote Hinku Valley and climb through Sherpa villages and rhododendron forest to Khare, at the foot of the Mera glacier.

From High Camp (5,790m) we climb the glacier with crampons, harness and ice axe to the 6,476m summit. No advanced mountaineering skills are needed, but you do need very good fitness.

On a clear day the summit shows five 8,000ers: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Kangchenjunga.

From USD 3,295 (AED 11,995) per person, with domestic flights, permits, licensed guide and porters included.

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Mera Peak Expedition

Highlights

01.

Summit Mera Peak (6,476m)

the highest of Nepal’s trekking peaks, on a glacier route

03.

The quiet Hinku Valley

Sherpa villages and rhododendron forest, away from the main Everest trail

05.

Five 8,000ers in view

Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Kangchenjunga from the top

02.

Proper Acclimatization

a rest day at Khare and a spare summit day for bad weather

04.

Everything Organised

licensed guide, porters, permits and domestic flights

Approach

Why us & what we do better

We run this expedition with a government-licensed guide and porters, with a rest day at Khare and a spare summit day built in, so the climb is never rushed. Want the quick overview? See our English summary or the resumen en español.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Kathmandu

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Trip briefing and welcome dinner with the group.

DAY 2 - Chutanga (3,060m)

Early flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu, and a first gentle stage to Chutanga.

DAY 3 - Thuli Kharka (3,900m)

We cross the Zatrwa La pass (4,610m) into the Hinku side of the mountains and descend to Thuli Kharka.

DAY 4 - Kothe (4,095m)

Down into the Hinku Valley through rhododendron forest to Kothe.

DAY 5 - Thangnak (4,350m)

Up the valley floor to Thangnak, with Mera Peak coming into view.

DAY 6 - Khare (5,054m)

A short, steep climb to Khare, the base for the ascent, beneath the Mera glacier.

DAY 7 - Khare — rest and acclimatization

A day to rest and acclimatize before going higher, and a gear check with the guide: crampons, harness and ice axe.

DAY 8 - Mera High Camp (5,790m)

Onto the glacier with crampons to High Camp, one of the most spectacular camps in the Himalaya.

DAY 9 - Summit (6,476m) — Khare

A pre-dawn start up the glacier to the summit of Mera Peak. On a clear day, five 8,000ers are in view: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Kangchenjunga. Descent to Khare.

DAY 10 - Contingency day

A spare day in case the weather forces us to delay the summit.

DAY 11 - Kothe

We start the walk out, back down the Hinku Valley to Kothe.

DAY 12 - Thuli Kharka

Back up through the forest to Thuli Kharka.

DAY 13 - Lukla

We cross the Zatrwa La one last time and descend to Lukla.

DAY 14 - Kathmandu

Flight back to Kathmandu and an afternoon to rest.

DAY 15 - Kathmandu

A guided day around Kathmandu.

DAY 16 - Departure

Transfer to the airport and flight home.

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Cost

INCLUDES

  • Airport transfers and welcome dinner.
  • Domestic flights (Lukla or Ramechhap, depending on seasonal restrictions).
  • 3 nights in Kathmandu, double room with breakfast.
  • Kathmandu sightseeing.
  • Government-licensed guide and porters.
  • All climbing permits.
  • Food and water, tea and coffee during the trek.
  • Group equipment: ropes, high-altitude tent and weather forecast support.
  • Full gear list and travel recommendations.
  • Personal attention from Isa before and during the trip.
Cost

EXCLUDES

  • International flights.
  • Nepal visa fee.
  • Personal equipment (it can be rented in Nepal).
  • Travel insurance.
  • Meals in Kathmandu, except breakfasts and the welcome dinner.
  • Toiletries, internet and personal expenses.
  • Tips and summit bonus for your Sherpa.
  • Anything not listed as included or caused by unforeseen situations.

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Reviews

What our travelers say

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Voytek Getler
★★★★★ Google

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!

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Diana Padilla
★★★★★ Google

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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Fernando O
★★★★★ Google

Fuimos con ellos al Ararat y todo perfecto, organización de 10, muy buena comunicación antes y durante el viaje, y muy buenos guías. Repetiremos!

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Sinji W
★★★★★ Google

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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ELENA A.A.
★★★★★ Google

Espectacular!!la ruta , la organización , la gente…repetiré sin duda!

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Alicia Marquez
★★★★★ Google

Viaje top y equipo mejor aún!

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