Days 01–02
Kathmandu and expedition preparation
Arrival, equipment review, permits and final team briefing.
All projectsNepal · 2027
Mera Peak
Duration
16 days
Highest point
6,461 m
Departures
April / October 2027
Group
2–6 participants
The objective
A first Himalayan climbing objective through the quieter Hinku Valley, combining a progressive approach with practical glacier skills and a long summit day above 6,000 metres.
Physical demand
4/5
Technical demand
2/5
Route
Mera Central via Mera La
French Alpine Grade
F–PD
Provisional; final grade varies with snow, ice and route conditions.
Suitability
Experience required
Applicants should have strong multi-day trekking experience and previous exposure to high altitude, ideally above 4,500 metres. Prior use of crampons, an ice axe and a rope system is preferred; otherwise, recent formal mountaineering instruction and demonstrated competence before departure will be required.
Preparation focus
High-altitude endurance, cold-management routines, movement in mountain boots, sustained uphill work and the pacing required for a ten-to-fourteen-hour summit day.
Included for every participant
12-week personalised Mountain Ready PRO and Sports Psychology Session.
Route plan
Concise itinerary
Days 03–05
Lukla, Zatrwa La and Kothe
Fly to Lukla and cross Zatrwa La into the Hinku Valley before descending to Kothe.
Days 06–09
Thangnag and Khare
Gain altitude gradually, acclimatise in the upper valley and complete practical crampon, ice-axe and rope training at Khare.
Days 10–11
High Camp and Mera Central
Cross Mera La to High Camp, then climb glaciated snow slopes before dawn to the 6,461-metre summit and descend to Khare.
Days 12–16
Return via Kothe and Lukla
Retrace the Hinku Valley, cross Zatrwa La to Lukla, fly to Kathmandu and complete the scheduled departure transfer.
Mountain itineraries remain flexible. The expedition leader may adjust the plan for weather, trail, route, acclimatisation or safety considerations.
Programme
Included
- 12-week personalised Mountain Ready PRO preparation programme
- Sports Psychology Session
- Airport transfers and scheduled domestic transport in Nepal
- Scheduled accommodation and meals during the mountain programme
- Required local permits, route logistics and Nepal-based support team
- Guide and porter support, including staff insurance and group medical kit
- Climbing Sherpa support during the ascent and shared high-camp infrastructure
- Required group climbing equipment, fixed or dynamic rope and weather forecast support
Plan for
Not included
- International flights and Nepal entry visa
- Personal travel, medical and high-altitude rescue insurance
- Personal clothing, footwear and specialist equipment
- Meals in Kathmandu unless specifically stated in the final trip brief
- Personal expenses, charging, showers, communications, drinks and laundry
- Gratuities, evacuation costs and additional expenses caused by delays or itinerary changes
Admission by application
Start with a conversation, not a checkout.
We will review your experience, current capability and preparation timeline before confirming suitability. Programme pricing is provided privately after application.