Others

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle Twin sharing tented and equipment during the camping trek. (We will provide fully water proof two men tents, dining tents, kitchen gears, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent etc.) Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle Climbing sherpa from Meera Base camp to the summit and back to the Base camp Group climbing equipment (Climbing Rope, Ice Screw, Snow Bar, Ice Hammer, Camping Tents and Kitchen equipments) The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage and equipment during the trek Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff Everest National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking Mera Peak Climbing Permit Down Jacket and sleeping bag by Ace the Himalaya (which need to be returned after the trek) Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag, sun hat and T-shirt (yours to keep) Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu (On Day 2) All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges Official expenses

Guide

Local Ace the Himalaya licensed English speaking trekking guide

Accommodation

Standard twin sharing in a three star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast included. (4 nights) Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms per itinerary.

Flights

Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airport

Meals

Breakfasts in Kathmandu All your standard Meals prepared by our expert camping cook and kitchen team during the trek (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners) Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on second last day

Not included:

Others

Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation International airfare and airport departure tax Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu Alcoholic and cold drinks Personal trekking and climbing Equipment Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected) Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ’Price Includes’ section

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,400 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,400 M)

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. S/he will be displaying an “Ace the Himalaya” signboard outside the airport terminal. You will then be received and transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

Note: Either on Day 01 or 02 depending upon you arrival, there will be a pre-trek meeting. During the meeting we will introduce you to your trek leader/guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about the trek. We will also supply you with our trek duffel bag and cap. For the meeting, please make sure you bring your passport, three copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. We will ask you to sign a legally binding trip form as well as a non-liability disclaimer.

Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.
Day 2 Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley

After breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start at 8:30 am in the morning. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. We take you to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where you will be able to observe Buddhist monks praying in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Boudhnath Stupa we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you will be able to see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. We also visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is a collection of pagoda and shikhara – style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the Lion gate, the Golden gate, the Palace of fifty-five windows, art galleries, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla.

The rest of your time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area near your hotel.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 3 Day 3: Fly To Lukla (2,804 M) Trek To Chutok (2,800 M) - 3 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Fly To Lukla (2,804 M) Trek To Chutok (2,800 M) - 3 Hours

An early morning start takes us to Tribhuwan Domestic Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minutes scenic flight to Tenzing – Hillary Airport at Lukla situated at 2804 meters. On arrival at the airport, our guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek up to the Chutok La pass at 2,945 m. The walk for the day will be about 3 hours.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 4 Day 4: Trek - Col Khari La (3,081 M) To Pangkongma (2,950 M) - 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Trek - Col Khari La (3,081 M) To Pangkongma (2,950 M) - 6 Hours

The trail makes a series of ups and downs mostly through forested area till Col Khari La at 3081m then descends till Bupsa at 2300m. From here, it climbs on the old trail to the large white house at the top of Kharte, then climbs over a fence and turns south-east up the broad Khari Khola Valley. There are some ups and downs as the trail gradually gains elevation up the forested valley, passing isolated Sherpas houses and small streams, to the village of Pangkongma.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Kurke (3,800 M) - 5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trek To Kurke (3,800 M) - 5 Hours

We trek through magnificent route via mountain crests through rocky and wild landscapes passing through and enjoying the splendid panorama of wooded regions below us. After walking for 5 hourse, we reach our destination for the day which is Kurke located at the elevation of 3800 m.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Thuli Kharka (4,200 M) - 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trek To Thuli Kharka (4,200 M) - 6 Hours

From the Kurke pass the trail climbs steeply on the ridge. We climb up to a pass at 4,400 m and descend towards Thuli Karkha, which means “vast pasture”. The trek will take around 6 hours.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Khothey (3,600 M) - 5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trek To Khothey (3,600 M) - 5 Hours

We descend on hillsides, by pleasant meadows and lower down through forests of blue Himalayan pines and rhododendrons with beautiful views of the south side of Mera Peak.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Tangnag (4,350 M) - 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trek To Tangnag (4,350 M) - 6 Hours

We climb up the Hinku valley through summer pastures, near Lungsamba the valleys’ narrow wedges between the Kusum Kangru 6,369 m and the west summit of Mera Peak 6,255 m.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 9 Day 9: Acclimatization And Rest Day At Tangnag
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Acclimatization And Rest Day At Tangnag

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.
Day 10 Day 10: Trek To Khare (4,900 M) - 4 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Trek To Khare (4,900 M) - 4 Hours

The trail goes 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. From the camp superb views of the northern face of the Mera Peak can be seen.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 11 Day 11: Trek To High Camp (5,800 M) – 7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Trek To High Camp (5,800 M) – 7 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.
Day 12 Day 12: Summit Mera Peak (6,654 M) And Then Return To Khare (4,900 M) – 10-15 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Summit Mera Peak (6,654 M) And Then Return To Khare (4,900 M) – 10-15 Hours

We start early in the morning depending on the weather condition. From the high camp the route follows SW 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). From the summit, we can embrace the most spectacular view of at least five of the world’s fourteen 8000m peaks. Then we descend down and return to Khare. The total duration for the trek will be around 10-11 hours.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 13 Day 13: Spare Day For The Climb In Case Of A Bad Weather.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Spare Day For The Climb In Case Of A Bad Weather.

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 12, you can summit the peak on this day. However, the weather might work in our favour most of the times. In such cases, you can continue to trek and utilize this day to rest or to relax yourself anywhere in the trail until you reach Lukla. Since the flights from Lukla to Kathmandu is pre-booked, the immediate changes may not be possible especially during the peak seasons.

Overnight at a Guesthouse.
Day 14 Day 14: Trek To Khothey (3,600 M) - 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Trek To Khothey (3,600 M) - 6 Hours

Leaving the mountains behind us, our descend takes us through Tangnag before continuing back to Khothey which will take almost 6 hours.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 15 Day 15: Trek To Thuli Kharka (4,200 M) - 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Trek To Thuli Kharka (4,200 M) - 6 Hours

Our trek descends back the same way. Today, we will be spending the night over at Thuli Kharka. The total duration of the trek will be around 6 hours.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 16 Day 16: Trek To Lukla (2,804 M) - 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Trek To Lukla (2,804 M) - 7 Hours

Finally, we return back to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like ages ago. It will give you the time to reflect on the trek also giving you time to explore the town.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 17 Day 17: Thirty Five Minutes Flight To Kathmandu From Lukla Early In The Morning.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Thirty Five Minutes Flight To Kathmandu From Lukla Early In The Morning.

Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited on the 35 minutes scenic flight, you go back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred back to the same hotel.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 18 Day 18: Leisure Day In Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Leisure Day In Kathmandu

It’s a spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla or if you are interested in continuing to Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Shopping Tour or Scenic Everest Flight.

In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. (Your guide(s) and an office staff will accompany you).

Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.
Day 19 Day 19: Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure

The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

Breakfast included.

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Mera Peak Expedition

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Itinerary of your trip Mera Peak Expedition

Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,400 M)

Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley

Day 3: Fly To Lukla (2,804 M) Trek To Chutok (2,800 M) - 3 Hours

Day 4: Trek - Col Khari La (3,081 M) To Pangkongma (2,950 M) - 6 Hours

Day 5: Trek To Kurke (3,800 M) - 5 Hours

Day 6: Trek To Thuli Kharka (4,200 M) - 6 Hours

Day 7: Trek To Khothey (3,600 M) - 5 Hours

Day 8: Trek To Tangnag (4,350 M) - 6 Hours

Day 9: Acclimatization And Rest Day At Tangnag

Day 10: Trek To Khare (4,900 M) - 4 Hours

Day 11: Trek To High Camp (5,800 M) – 7 Hours.

Day 12: Summit Mera Peak (6,654 M) And Then Return To Khare (4,900 M) – 10-15 Hours

Day 13: Spare Day For The Climb In Case Of A Bad Weather.

Day 14: Trek To Khothey (3,600 M) - 6 Hours

Day 15: Trek To Thuli Kharka (4,200 M) - 6 Hours

Day 16: Trek To Lukla (2,804 M) - 7 Hours

Day 17: Thirty Five Minutes Flight To Kathmandu From Lukla Early In The Morning.

Day 18: Leisure Day In Kathmandu

Day 19: Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure

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