Mera Peak 6476 m – The adventure that begins where fear ends
Mera Peak (6476 m) is a beautiful challenge: a high yet technically accessible peak – ideal for those in good shape ready to step up, with a first experience on rope, glacier and crampons. A complete Himalayan expedition, with acclima
📍 Himalaya, Nepal
About the adventure
There are adventures that don't happen „by accident”, but ones you choose completely.
The Himalayas are one of the few places in the world where each step becomes meditation, the air is cold like a new beginning, and the peaks show you one thing very clearly: you can do more than you think.
a high peak, yet technically accessible, an expedition where you don't chase records, but rather clarity, calm and success shared as a team.
Trip level
Rated on 4 criteria, from 1 (minimum) to 9 (maximum).
Itinerary
Day 1: Bucharest – Kathmandu
We meet at the airport and fly to Kathmandu. A day of travel, emotion and setting the intention for the expedition. Transfer to the hotel, a short briefing in the evening, final details sorted out.
Day 2: Flight Kathmandu – Lukla – trekking to Chutanga
Transfer to the domestic airport and flight to Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary). ~40 min of flight with spectacular views of the Himalayas. From here we begin the first trekking stage: an easy trail through rhododendron and pine forests, alpine meadows and grazing areas…
Day 3: Acclimatization in Chutanga
A day dedicated to altitude adaptation. We climb gently toward a peak below Zatra Teng Pass (~4000 m), with a vista over the Dudh Kosi valley and the direction of travel for the coming days. We return to Chutanga to rest.
Day 4: Crossing the Zatrwa La Pass – Tuli Kharka
We climb the Kalo Himal ridge, which separates the Khumbu and Hinku regions, up to Zatrwa La (4600 m). From here we descend more steeply to Tuli Kharka, an area of pastures with simple lodges. Accommodation in Tuli Kharka.
Day 5: Tuli Kharka – Gothey (3600 m)
A long descent through dense rhododendron and bamboo forests, among streams and small ridges. Views towards the snowy peaks of the Hinku valley, grazing areas and encounters with locals. Accommodation in Gothey, a comfortable lodge, a warm dinner.
Day 6: Gothey – Thagnag
We follow the western slope of the Hinku valley, with the Mera massif always ahead. We walk along the Hinku Drangka and take our lunch break at Gondishung, a village used by shepherds in summer. We pass a gompa over 200 years old, built beneath a huge boulder…
Day 7: Acclimatization in Thagnag
An essential day for the success of the expedition. Hiking options: towards the moraine to the north, to the Sabal Tsho glacial lake, a climb to a small peak marked with cairns (~5270 m), on the slopes of Kusum Kangguru. Both options increase acclimatization and offer panoramas…
Day 8: Thagnag – Khare
We set off for Khare, the main camp at the base of Mera Peak. We climb the lateral moraine of the Dig glacier, pass through Dig Kharka, with superb views towards Charpate Himal, then continue among moraines and glaciers (Hinku Nup and Hinku Shar). The last part is more…
Day 9: Acclimatization & technical preparation in Khare
We climb above Khare for a half day of technique: walking with crampons using the ice axe walking roped together basic notions of progression on the glacier We clearly see Mera La and the line of ascent. After the session, we prepare the altitude luggage and…
Day 10: Khare – Mera High Camp
We enter the “serious” part of the expedition. We climb towards Mera High Camp; depending on the snow, we cross crevassed zones that demand heightened attention. We reach the ridge marked with large cairns - a sign that the camp is not far. Once settled in, we have before us one…
Day 11: SUMMIT DAY – Mera Peak 6476 m – descent to Khare
Start at 02:30. We rope up and set off on the glacier route. In 3–4 hours we reach the main summit of Mera Peak. If the weather and the team allow, we can continue to the northern summit, slightly higher and more technical (+2–3 hours). From Mera Peak we have one of the…
Day 12: Reserve day
A day kept in reserve for: unfavorable weather a different acclimatization pace reconfiguration, if needed If we have reached the summit according to plan, we can use the day for rest, local exploration or additional practice of technique.
Day 13: Khare – Gothey
We descend back towards Gothey, along the Hinku valley. The scenery becomes gentler, the air denser and breathing easier. Accommodation in Gothey, a warm dinner, a relaxed atmosphere.
Day 14: Gothey – Tuli Kharka
We climb again towards Tuli Kharka, through rhododendron and pine forests. We return to the alpine zone below Zatrwa La. Accommodation in Tuli Kharka.
Day 15: Crossing Zatrwa La – descent to Lukla
The last day of trekking: a climb up to Zatrwa La, with final panoramas over the valleys we have crossed then a long, steady descent down to Lukla In the evening, a festive dinner together with the local team – the moment when we tell stories, laugh and realize what we have actually lived through.
Day 16: Lukla – Kathmandu
Flight early in the morning to Kathmandu. A rest day, walks in Thamel, optional visits (Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square) or simply a long coffee while watching the orderly chaos of Kathmandu. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 17: Kathmandu – Bucharest
Transfer to the airport, flight home. We return with the Himalayas in our eyes and a peak of nearly 6500 m to our name. DIFFICULTY Level: medium–hard daily hikes of 4–8 hours altitude of over 6000 m a very long and intense summit day Requires: fitness…
What participants say
“I wholeheartedly recommend the bike camp my 9-year-old son attended! 🚴♂️ Everything was top-notch: flawless organisation, patient and dedicated coaches, varied activities and safety first.”
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“The 14 x 2500 m story – an unforgettable experience with extraordinary people. It was an adventure about pushing limits, emotion and freedom.”
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“We joined them on Ciucaș and Moldoveanu and we'll definitely go again when time allows! Extraordinary guides, physically, mentally and emotionally prepared! Grateful to have you close!”
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What participants say
“I wholeheartedly recommend the bike camp my 9-year-old son attended! 🚴♂️ Everything was top-notch: flawless organisation, patient and dedicated coaches, varied activities and safety first.”
Bike camp · Google
“The 14 x 2500 m story – an unforgettable experience with extraordinary people. It was an adventure about pushing limits, emotion and freedom.”
14 x 2500 m · Google
“We joined them on Ciucaș and Moldoveanu and we'll definitely go again when time allows! Extraordinary guides, physically, mentally and emotionally prepared! Grateful to have you close!”
Ciucaș, Moldoveanu · Google
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