Mera Peak Climbing Itinerary 2027: 14 Days, Day by Day

Updated 19 October 2026.

Short answer: My Mera Peak plan takes 14 days from Lukla back to Lukla. You walk in through the quiet Hinku valley, spend a full day at Khare (5,045 m) to acclimatise, sleep one night at Mera High Camp (5,780 m) and climb to the summit (6,476 m on our itinerary) on day 10. Summit day is 10 to 12 hours. The trip costs USD 3,800 Budget, USD 5,110 Standard and USD 9,999 Luxury per person for two to four people.

I am Shreejan. Most people who write to me about Mera Peak already know it is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. What they want to know is simple: what does each day look like, where do I sleep, and where can it go wrong? This is the day-by-day answer, from the itinerary we actually run.

What does the 14-day Mera Peak itinerary look like?

The distances and times are the ones on the trip page and are estimates. The altitudes come from the same itinerary, so read them as approximate. The National Mountaineering Association (NMA) lists Mera Peak at 6,470 m, and our itinerary says 6,476 m. The difference is a few metres and does not change the climb.

Why do we walk in through the Hinku valley?

Days 1 to 5 are lower, greener and quieter than the Everest trail. You sleep between 2,700 m and 3,600 m for the first five nights. That is a gentle start, and your body gets used to the walking before the altitude begins. If you want to know what to expect at each stop, I have written village guides for Thuli Kharka, Kothe, Thaknak and Khare, and one for Paiya on day 1.

How does the altitude build up?

From Kothe (3,600 m) to Thaknak (4,350 m) the gain is 750 m. Thaknak to Khare adds about 700 m more. That is a lot, which is why day 8 is a full rest day at Khare. Your guide uses that day to teach you the climbing gear: boots, crampons, harness, ice axe, jumar and descender. If the weather is clear you can walk a short way up to a viewpoint, but the day is for resting.

The CDC Yellow Book advises, above 3,000 m, to raise your sleeping height by no more than 500 m a night, with a rest day every few days. Our plan breaks that advice on two nights, Kothe to Thaknak and Thaknak to Khare, because the villages are where they are. That is the honest trade-off of this route. The rest day and the slow first five days are how we make up for it, and your guide checks you with a pulse oximeter. If you are curious about that device, read altitude sickness on Nepal treks and how to prevent it.

What happens on summit day?

Day 10 is the long one. You leave Mera High Camp (5,780 m) early, climb to the summit at 6,476 m and come all the way back down to Khare, at 5,045 m, the same day. The itinerary says 14 km and 10 to 12 hours, with a total change in height of about 874 m up and a great deal more down. Your guide goes with you to base camp, and a climbing Sherpa climbs with you from base camp to the summit. Emergency oxygen is carried on the climb.

I will not promise you the summit. Wind and cloud decide it. The 14-day plan has no spare day built in, so I suggest you add one or two days at the end of your trip, before your international flight home. Tell me and I will quote the extra days.

What does Mera Peak cost for 2027?

These are the prices on the trip page today, in US dollars per person. The price falls as the group grows.

Every tier includes the Mera Peak permit, the Makalu-Barun National Park entry (about USD 20, official fee NPR 3,000), the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee, the TIMS card, the USD 500 garbage fee for the climb, and all the technical gear: double boots, crampons, harness, ice axe, jumar, descender and helmet. You hire nothing in Kathmandu. The NMA royalty for Mera Peak is USD 350 in spring and USD 175 in autumn, winter and summer, and it is covered in the price.

A solo climber on Standard has no porter, and the guide carries up to 10 kg of your bag. Kathmandu hotels are not included in any tier, and I quote them separately. For the full budget and gear story, read Mera Peak climbing cost.

When is the best time to climb Mera Peak?

Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need for Mera Peak? Our plan is 14 days from Lukla to Lukla, plus a night in Kathmandu either side. Add one or two spare days for weather.

How hard is Mera Peak? It is not technical, but it is long and high. The summit day is 10 to 12 hours above 5,000 m. I would send a first-timer to read can a beginner climb Mera Peak first.

How high is Mera Peak? 6,476 m on our itinerary. The NMA lists it at 6,470 m.

Do I need climbing experience? No technical experience is needed. Your guide teaches you the gear on the rest day at Khare. You do need strong fitness. See the 8-week Mera Peak training plan.

Do I have to hire any gear? No. Boots, crampons, harness, ice axe, jumar, descender and helmet are included on every tier. We also lend a sleeping bag and down jacket if you do not have your own.

Is Mera Peak or Island Peak better for a first climb? It depends on how much you want to be on ice. I compare them in Mera Peak vs Island Peak.

Do I need travel insurance? Yes, bought at home, before you travel. It must cover mountaineering and helicopter rescue up to the summit height, so ask your insurer for cover to at least 6,500 m. We need a copy of the policy before the trek.

Can I climb Mera Peak alone? Yes, with your own guide and a climbing Sherpa. All our climbs are private, and we never add strangers. A solo climber pays the solo price in the table.

How do payment and cancellation work?

You pay a deposit of 10 per cent to book and the balance when you meet us in Kathmandu, in US dollars or euros, in cash or by card. Cash carries no fee, and card carries a 3.5 per cent bank charge. We cannot take Nepali rupees from foreign guests.

The deposit is non-refundable, and there is no refund if you cancel yourself. I can move your trip free of charge to any date within one year, with at least 72 hours notice. If we cannot run the trip, we refund what you have paid, less taxes, bank or card charges and any money already spent on your behalf.

What is the next step?

The full trip page is Mera Peak Climbing, 14 Days. For the Lukla flight and the Manthali alternative, read Ramechhap vs Lukla. Message me on WhatsApp on +977 9810351300 with your dates, your group size and the highest you have slept before. I will tell you honestly whether Mera Peak suits you.

Written by Shreejan Simkhada, CEO of The Everest Holiday, from a family of three generations of family guides. TAAN Member #1586. WhatsApp +977 9810351300.