Malla Treks heartly welcomes you to the beautiful country of Nepal, the sweetest homeland of the happiest and extraordinarily hospitable people of the world.
Malla Treks heartly welcomes you to the beautiful country of Nepal, the sweetest homeland of the happiest and extraordinarily hospitable people of the world.
Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. It is situated on the edge of the famous Khumbu Region, which is dominated by Mount Everest. Although very high, Mera Peak is a straight forward climb and is frequently ascended by groups and an individual whose only climbing qualifications are that they are fit and have an out-going sense of adventure. The trek takes us south from the airstrip at Lukla, trekking through beautiful forested hillsides and over several passes before climbing up to the Mera La. After the climb, we descend directly to Lukla. The Mera Peak Expedition is a high-altitude trek and climb. Participants need to be fit and conversant with the use of an ice-axe and crampons. Instruction in the use of these will be given at our base camp near the Mera La if required. In good conditions, it is possible for a fit party to reach the summit and return to Khare in one day. This is a rewarding experience as it provides glorious views of Nepal and a vista that takes in Kangchenjunga and Makalu to the east and Everest appearing over the massive southern aspect of Nuptse and Lhotse to the north. To the west stands the spires of Ama Dablam and Kang Taiga and in the distance is the mighty bastion of Cho Oyu. This is a fine panorama of many of the world’s highest peaks. The climb itself takes the north face glacier in a steady rise to the summit ridge which leads, in an exposed and exciting situation, to the top. After the mountain has been climbed, we return by a direct route across a dramatic ridge to Lukla and the flight to Kathmandu. The weather in the Himalayas is unpredictable. It can change within few hours which is why a spare day has been added keeping the fact in mind. In case of bad weather on the day of summit, you can climbg the summit the following day. Otherwise, if the weather remains good and works in the favour, then the spare day can be utilized to rest or to relax anywhere in the trail or at Lukla which offers a lot of good restaurants, bars, bakeries, etc.
Any good places to hangout. All the trekkers and climbers celebrate the success and end of their trip in Lukla.
Approximately nine to eleven hours of walking per day on average, with some longer days
High altitude; including steep, rocky terrain
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. S/he will be displaying a “MALLA TREKS” signboard outside the airport terminal. You will then be received and transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.
Flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport usually takes place early in the morning. We suggest you to make all the sorting and packing the day before, so there is no rush on Day 3. Once we reach Lukla, we will take a rest for a while. We will meet our porters. They will make their load with your duffel bags and other things. We assign one porter to every two clients. We will then walk towards the south, away from the Everest trail. We will pass through farmlands, a forest, go down and up the mountain, cross a couple of streams and finally reach Paiya after 4 to 5 hours of walking from Lukla. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
6 to 7 hrs Today we have a 6 to 7 hours trek to Pangkongma from Paiya. We will start after having our breakfast. We will walk uphill through forests until Col Khari La Pass at 3,081 meters. After this, we will gently go downhill all the way to the village of Bupsa at 2,300 meters. Then, the trail climbs moderately until we reach our destination Pangkongma. The village is almost at the top of the mountains. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
6 to 7 hrs Pangkongma isn’t at the top of the mountain, so we will at first climb up the winding path to a mountain pass Pangkongma La at 3,170 meters. We will be greeted with stunning views of the surrounding mountains including the stunning south face of Mera. From here, it is a steep descent all the way down to the Hinku Khola at 1,000 meters. The downhill walk will be on the ridge for a significant portion. After resting at the bottom of the valley for a while and crossing the suspension bridge, we will take a 2-hour climb up the forests to our destination Nashing Dingma. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
6 to 7 hrs Like Pangkongma, Nashing Dingma is below the top of the mountain, and our destination is on the other side of the mountain. We will start climbing up through the forest. It’s a steep ascent until Surke La Pass at 3,060 meters. The pass has a couple of lodges selling snacks and tea. We will rest for a while to regain our energy. Then we will continue to moderate uphill and downhill trek to Chholem Kharka which is basically a pastureland. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
6 to 7 hrs It’s one of the challenging days of the adventure, because for the large part of the hike, we will only be going up, walking on ridges and gaining altitudes. We will start trekking northeast of Chholem Kharka. The first hour is a gentle uphill through the green landscape and then we will find ourselves in the rocky terrain. The climb is steep and challenging, so taking plenty of breaks is recommended. We will finally arrive at today’s highest point at 4,500 meters. This marks the end of our ascent. If weather is clear, we will get to see the world’s third highest Mt Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), which is all the way in the eastern border of Nepal. We will start a moderate descent into a small valley where we will pass through the Panch Pokhari lakes. In Nepali language, Panch Pokhari means fives lakes. In a short while, we will reach our destination Khola Kharka. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
6 to 7 hrs It will be an easier trek to Kothe today. We start heading northwest to Kothe with a short climb from Khola Kharka for half an hour. Then the descent starts, which is gentle in the beginning; then it’s a steep decline all the way down to the bottom of V-shaped Hinku Valley, named after the Hinku Khola (River) which passes through the valley. The landscape changes from rocky terrain to green bushes and trees. We will be walking on the right side of the river. The path gradually climbs up northward. Just as we are about to reach Kothe, we will cross the white-water Hinku Khola through a wooded bridge. We will encounter no settlements on our walk on this day. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
6 to 7 hours We climb up the Hinku Valley. The ascent is mostly gradual, so we won’t have a hard time. The trails is a blend of rocky landscape and green grazing fields which are used by the yaks in summers. We will be on the left side of the Hinku Khola. From the trails, we will be able to observe all three peaks of Mera (North, Central and South). On our way, we will pass by 200-year-old Lungsamba Monastery. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
We spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. After proper rest, we can explore other adventure possibilities like strolling by Sabal Tsho, beautiful moraine-dammed lake which is hidden behind the Sabal Glacier and climbing a peak up to an altitude of nearly 5000m. We can also explore Hinku Nup Glacier which leads north toward Kangtaiga. The upper Hinku valley turns to the east at Tangnag, crossing the moraine of the Dig Glaciers. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
4 to 5 hours The trail goes eastward through the Thangnak meadow amidst blocks brought by the break of the moraine of the south side of the lake in 1999. Then it climbs steeply to the stream bed coming out on the wide grassy basin of Dig Kharka. We reach Khare in about 4 to 5 hours of trekking. From the village, we can see the superb views of the northern face of the Mera Peak. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
It’s another acclimatization day for us. Plus we will be using this day to practice our climbing. The climbing Sherpa will help you out practicing with ropes, ascender, ice axe, crampons, etc. We will also do gear check to ensure we have all the equipment we need for the climb. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
7 to 8 hours As we progress along the snowy glacier, we approach the pass and the slope becomes steep. This is one of the best parts of the trek. Stunning panoramas of giant mountains rising above 7,000 m, among the highest on earth: Chamlang (7,290 m), Makalu (8,475 m) and Baruntse (7,220 m) to the east; Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,501 m) and Nuptse to the north cannot be ignored. Continuing westward, peaks of Ama Dablam, Cho Oyo (8,153 m) and Kantega doesn’t fail to fill our view. Overnight at a tented camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
10 to 15 hours We start early in the morning around 2 or 3 AM depending on the weather condition. From the high camp the route follows the southwest and entering a broad comb on the left of the steep slopes. Then it reaches a pass at the bottom of a final steep slope (450) to the Mera Central Peak (6,470 m). There are three peaks of Mera: North, Central and South. We will be climbing the Central Peak. From the summit, we can embrace the most spectacular panoramic views of at least five of the world’s fourteen 8000 m peaks: Everest (8,848 m), Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,485 m) and Cho Oyu (8,201 m). Then, we descend down to the high camp, rest for a while and return to Khare. The total duration for the climb up and down the mountain will be around 10-15 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. (Please note if climbing isn’t possible on Day 14 due to bad weather, the accommodation will be at the tented camp so that we can climb the peak on the next day.)
This day in the itinerary is separated as a spare day. The weather at mountains cannot be predicted as it might change in every other day. In case of extremely bad weather on Day 14, you can summit the peak on this day. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
After breakfast today we will take a sharing chopper to lukla and on tge same day we will take a chopper back to Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your flight departure from Nepal. Breakfast included.
During the trip; weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors,that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
| S.N | Particular
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Quantity | Type | Remarks |
| 1 | Woolen Cap | 1 | ||
| 2 | Sunglasses | 1 | UV protected | |
| 3 | Bob Scarf/buff Mask | 1 | ||
| 4 | Warm down Jacket | 1 | ||
| 5 | Thermal Inner Layer | 2 pairs | ||
| 6 | Gloves | 1 pair | ||
| 7 | Sleeping Bag | 1 | 20 + Degrees | |
| 8 | Trekking Trousers & Inner Vest | As per necessity | ||
| 9 | Trekking Shoes | 1 pair | Full Ankle | |
| 10 | Woolen Socks | 3/4 pairs | ||
| 11 | Trekking Poles | 1 pair | ||
| 12 | Water Bottle | 1 | Thermos | 1 L+ |
| 13 | Waterproof Jacket | 1 | ||
| 14 | Slippers | 1 pair | ||
| 15 | Sun Block | 1 | SPF 30 | |
| 16 | Personal First Aid Kit | 1 | ||
| 17 | Trekking Bag | 1 | Rucksack | 50 L+ |
| 18 | Area Map | 1 | ||
| 19 | Head Light with extra battery | 1 |
Trekking at high altitudes requires warm clothing to protect you from the cold. A down jacket with a hood is a must for altitudes above 4,000 m. You can rent a down jacket for USD 30-40 based on trekking days, but please note that in case of loss or damage, you will need to reimburse the cost of USD 150 per item.
A good quality sleeping bag is essential for a comfortable night’s sleep during the trek. You can rent a 4-season sleeping bag for USD 30-40 based on trekking days, but again, if you lose or damage the sleeping bag, you will need to reimburse the cost of USD 150 per item.
Before embarking on your trek, make sure to acclimatize to the altitude by spending a few days in Kathmandu. This will help your body adjust to the change in altitude and reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
It is essential to have proper trekking shoes that are comfortable and provide good traction. Make sure to break in your shoes before the trek to avoid blisters and discomfort.
The weather in the Himalayas can be unpredictable, so it is crucial to pack for different weather conditions. Layers of clothing, including a waterproof jacket and pants, are recommended.
Trekking poles can be a lifesaver, especially when trekking uphill or downhill. They help reduce the pressure on your knees and provide extra stability.
It is important to stay hydrated while trekking. Carry a water bottle or bladder with you and make sure to drink enough water throughout the day. Avoid drinking untreated water and carry water purification tablets or a water filter.
Toiletries like wet wipes and hand sanitizer are essential, especially when there is no access to running water. It is also important to carry toilet paper and dispose of it properly.
Trekking in the Himalayas can be physically demanding, so it is essential to be in good physical shape. Regular exercise and cardiovascular training can help prepare your body for the trek.
Respect the local culture and traditions by learning a few words in the local language and dressing modestly. Avoid giving money or sweets to children, as it can encourage a culture of begging.
Trekking in the Himalayas can be an unforgettable experience, so take the time to enjoy the scenery and immerse yourself in the local culture. Take plenty of pictures, but remember to be respectful of the local customs and traditions.
You can apply visa to Nepal through embassy or other diplomatic mission to your country also you can obtain tourist visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. If you prefer to use a visa service you will find many by searching on the internet, one in particular we have found reliable is CIBT: https://cibtvisas.com/
Yes, it is compulsory you should arrange your travel insurance and please insure your chosen policy also covers helicopter and medical rescue and repatriation costs.
In Kathmandu or in other cities we use 5-star hotels and in trekking or in remote areas we provide the highest quality available.
Between 1000m and 3500m the temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to 5 deg C low. At higher altitude, the temperature ranges from 20 deg C to -10 deg C. During winter it is around 10 deg colder.
Nepal is Greenwich Mean Time plus five hours and 45 minutes. That means if it’s 8:00pm in Kathmandu, it’s 9:15am in New York and 6:15am in California.
Nepal is on the 220V system. Sockets are usually the three-pin variety, but they vary. If you are planning to use something like a hairdryer or electric shaver at the hotel, bring a converter and a selection of plug adapters.
There are varieties of Food item so menu will be provided to all the clients and they can order their food according to the menu.
As long as you are in good physical shape, you do not require any hiking experience for short treks. If you are planning a trek longer than a week, you should work out or do long day hikes at home.
You should bring a one-litre water bottle with you on the trek. We prefer that you purify water yourself using iodine in order to save scarce fuel. You can also buy mineral water bottles or boiled water during the trek.
Yes, we will provide you a domestic sim card or a satellite phone from which you can make international calls. You can also buy a domestic sim card on your own in Kathmandu.
