ITINERARY :
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Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
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Briefing about the climb and equipment check
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Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
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Final gear check and permit processing (TIMS, climbing permit)
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Optional sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley (UNESCO sites)
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Overnight at hotel
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Scenic 35-min flight to Lukla
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Begin trek through forest and small settlements
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Descend and cross a bridge to reach Paiya
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Overnight at teahouse
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Trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests
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Cross the Kari La Pass (3,145m)
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Arrive at the peaceful village of Panggom
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Overnight at teahouse
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Cross the Panggom La Pass (3,174m)
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Enter Makalu Barun National Park region
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Forest trail with possible wildlife sightings
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Overnight at teahouse
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Continue through the dense forest
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Steady climb and descent along ridges
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Overnight at teahouse near river
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Follow the Hinku River valley
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Enter alpine forest and dramatic landscapes
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Overnight at teahouse
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Trail along the ridge above Hinku River
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Visit ancient Lungsumgba Gompa en route
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Overnight at teahouse
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Climb higher towards Khare, base camp area
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Great views of Mera Peak and glacier
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Rest and short acclimatization walks
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Overnight at teahouse


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Acclimatization hike to 5,300m+
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Practice using crampons, ropes, ice axe on nearby glacier
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Final gear check and preparation
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Overnight at teahouse
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Steep climb over Mera La Pass (5,415m)
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Careful walk on glacier terrain
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Set up camp at Mera High Camp
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Overnight at tented camp
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Early morning (2–3 AM) summit push
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Spectacular sunrise views over Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga
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Return to Khare after successful summit
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Overnight at teahouse
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Extra day in case of bad weather or acclimatization delays
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Can be used at Khare or lower down
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Overnight at teahouse
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Retrace steps along the Hinku valley
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Overnight at teahouse
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Ascend through forests and ridges
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Great views of the Mera and Hinku valleys
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Overnight at teahouse
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Cross challenging Zatrwa La Pass
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Long descent to Lukla
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Celebration dinner with crew
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Overnight at teahouse
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Morning scenic flight to Kathmandu
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Transfer to hotel, free day for rest or shopping
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Overnight at hotel
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Optional day for sightseeing or spa/massage
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Buffer day in case of earlier delays
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Overnight at hotel
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Transfer to airport for your onward flight
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Farewell from Nepal