Your mountain team includes:

• Trekking leader: Leads the trek, coordinates accommodation and meals, and monitors the group’s wellbeing.
• Climbing Sherpa: Provides climbing instruction, manages rope systems and guides the summit attempt and descent. The package includes one climbing Sherpa per member during the climbing section.
• Assistant guide: Supports participants and helps the leader with daily arrangements.
• Porters: Carry the agreed personal baggage and trekking supplies.
• Cook and kitchen assistants: Prepare meals and manage cooking equipment during the High Camp camping section. Lodge staff prepare meals during the trek.

Group Size

Our standard group size is 1–10 participants. Private departures can be arranged for individuals, couples or friends. Staff arrangements depend on group size, with the climbing guide ratio maintained as specified in your booking.

Accommodation in Kathmandu

Stay in a hotel with breakfast before and after the trek. Accommodation may be arranged at Himalayan Suite Hotel, Sampada Garden or a similar property, depending on availability and your booking.

Room arrangements and any single-room supplement will be confirmed before arrival. Additional nights outside the booked itinerary are charged separately.

Accommodation During the Trek

Stay in lodges or teahouses along the route, including Chutanga, Thuli Kharka, Kothe, Thangnag and Khare. Rooms are generally simple, with basic beds and limited heating. Toilets are often shared, and hot showers, charging and Wi-Fi may cost extra.

Facilities become more basic at higher elevations. Bring a warm sleeping bag suitable for both lodge nights and High Camp.

Mera High Camp — 5,800 m

The itinerary includes a tented night at High Camp before the summit attempt. Two members share one mountain tent, with sleeping mats provided.

High Camp is exposed, cold and compact. Facilities focus on shelter, food preparation and climbing needs. Expect simple camping conditions; heated dining tents, showers and extensive base camp facilities are not part of the standard High Camp setup.

Meals in Kathmandu and on the Mountain

Breakfast is included with your booked Kathmandu hotel nights, along with one welcome dinner. Other lunches and dinners in Kathmandu are at your own expense.

During the scheduled trek and climb, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Lodge menus commonly offer dal bhat, soups, noodles, rice, potatoes, eggs and bread. At High Camp, the kitchen team prepares practical meals suited to the conditions and early summit departure.

A typical day may include:

• Breakfast: Porridge, eggs, bread or pancakes, with tea or coffee.
• Lunch: Dal bhat, rice, noodles, potatoes or another available main dish.
• Dinner: Soup followed by a main meal, with tea or coffee.

Tea and coffee are included at mealtimes. Extra snacks, additional drinks, bottled beverages and alcohol are charged separately. Please tell us about allergies and dietary requirements before booking; food choices become more limited at altitude.

Drinking Water

Bring reusable water bottles and a reliable purification method. Lodge water should be treated before drinking, and boiled water may be available for an additional charge. At High Camp, the team prepares water using available sources, including melted snow when necessary.

Ask your guide about safe refilling points. Insulated bottles help prevent water from freezing during the summit climb.

Difficulty and Experience

Mera Peak involves strenuous trekking followed by a high-altitude glacier climb. The main challenges are altitude, cold, sustained effort and a long summit day.

The climbing section requires crampons, an ice axe, a harness and roped travel. The final summit section can be steeper and may require fixed ropes, depending on conditions.

Fit trekkers with previous multi-day mountain experience may consider Mera as their first Himalayan climb, following a suitability discussion with our team. Previous experience with crampons and ropes is helpful. Training in Khare introduces essential techniques, but preparation before the trip remains important.

Fitness and Preparation

Begin training several months before departure. Build endurance through regular hiking, stair climbing, cycling or running, alongside leg and core strengthening.

Progress towards consecutive hiking days with a loaded daypack. Practise walking uphill and downhill for several hours, and use your trekking boots during training. A basic mountaineering course is useful for becoming familiar with climbing equipment.

Acclimatization and Altitude

The itinerary includes acclimatization days at Thangnag and Khare. These help you adjust, but they do not guarantee protection from altitude illness.

The crossing of Zatrwa La and the ascent from Khare to High Camp involve substantial altitude gains. Additional acclimatization time or an intermediate camp may be needed. Your guide may delay an ascent, change the schedule or arrange descent according to your condition.

Altitude Illness

Headache, nausea, dizziness, unusual tiredness and loss of appetite after ascending can indicate acute mountain sickness. Report symptoms immediately and do not continue higher while unwell.

Worsening symptoms require descent. Confusion, difficulty walking steadily or breathlessness at rest are emergency warning signs requiring urgent assistance.

Acetazolamide can help prevent altitude illness and support acclimatization when prescribed appropriately. Discuss its suitability with a qualified clinician before travel; medication does not replace gradual ascent or necessary descent.

Health Before Departure

Seek medical advice before booking if you have a heart or lung condition, other significant health concerns, or a history of altitude illness. Explain that the trip involves remote trekking and climbing above 6,000 m.

Inform our team about relevant conditions, allergies and regular medication. Carry enough prescribed medication for the trip and possible delays. Address existing dental problems before departure.

Best Season and Mountain Weather

Spring and autumn are the usual seasons for Mera Peak climbing. Conditions vary between departures, and snow, wind or poor visibility can affect the passes and summit route.

Expect cold nights at higher elevations and temperatures well below freezing at High Camp. Your guide will assess conditions before proceeding. Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed.

Transportation and Lukla Flights

Airport and scheduled road transfers are arranged by private vehicle. Lukla flights may operate from Kathmandu or Ramechhap; the departure airport will be confirmed before travel.

When flights operate from Ramechhap, an early road departure from Kathmandu is required. Weather or operational delays can affect both outbound and return flights.

Allow extra days beyond the trekking schedule before an international departure. Helicopter alternatives are subject to availability, weather and additional cost.

Baggage and Porter Support

Pack your trekking belongings in a duffel bag and carry a daypack containing water, extra layers, valuables, medication and daily essentials.

Porter service is arranged at a standard ratio of one porter for two trekkers. Your personal baggage allowance will be confirmed in the booking documents, and porter loads will be managed according to safe working limits.

Domestic airline allowances are separate from porter allowances. Excess airline baggage may incur additional charges. Extra luggage can be stored in Kathmandu during the trek.

Personal Equipment and Rentals

You will receive an equipment checklist before departure. Essential items include:

• Insulated mountaineering boots and compatible crampons.
• Ice axe, harness, helmet, ascender and required personal climbing hardware.
• Warm down jacket, layered clothing, waterproof outerwear and insulated gloves.
• A suitable high-altitude sleeping bag.
• Headlamp with spare batteries, glacier sunglasses and sun protection.
• Trekking poles, daypack and insulated water bottles.

Personal equipment is excluded unless your quotation states otherwise. Selected items may be rented, subject to availability. Reserve rental gear in advance so that fit and compatibility can be checked in Kathmandu.

Group Equipment

Alpinist Club supplies the communal equipment specified in your package, including High Camp tents, sleeping mats, cooking equipment, fuel and shared ropes and anchors.

Your climbing guide checks the equipment and organises its use according to the route and conditions.

Communication and Emergency Arrangements

Mobile reception and lodge internet are limited and unreliable along parts of the route. Charging facilities may also be restricted or unavailable.

The team carries a group medical kit. Communication equipment and any specialist emergency supplies will be confirmed before departure. A satellite phone, emergency oxygen or portable hyperbaric chamber should only be considered included when specifically listed in your booking documents.

If evacuation becomes necessary, the team will coordinate assistance according to available communications, weather and access.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory. Your policy must explicitly cover mountaineering to the planned summit altitude, including the use of ropes, crampons and an ice axe, as well as medical treatment, helicopter rescue, evacuation and repatriation.

Check the policy’s altitude limits, activity exclusions and emergency authorisation process. Give our team your policy details and emergency contact information before departure.

Permits and Documents

The package includes the Mera Peak climbing permit, Makalu Barun National Park entry permit and applicable local entry fees for the scheduled route.

Provide the requested passport details and photographs in advance so permits can be arranged. Nepal visa fees and special filming or drone permits are separate.

Responsible Travel

Carry out personal rubbish, avoid leaving waste on the glacier and use designated toilet facilities wherever available. Follow the team’s waste arrangements at High Camp.

Respect local customs, ask before photographing people and help reduce plastic waste by using refillable bottles.

Summit Decisions and Itinerary Changes

Your climbing guide makes the final decision on whether conditions allow a summit attempt. Health, weather, snow conditions and the ability to descend safely determine how far the team proceeds.

The schedule may change when necessary. Additional mountain days, accommodation or alternative transport outside the booked programme may involve extra charges, as outlined in the package terms.

1. How high is Mera Peak, and which summit will I climb? :

Mera Peak has several summits. Mera North stands at 6,476 m, while Mera Central reaches 6,461 m. Our itinerary describes an ascent of Mera Central, so check the planned summit when comparing climbing packages.

2. Is Mera Peak climbing suitable for beginners? :

Mera Peak can suit fit trekkers preparing for their first Himalayan climb. Previous multi-day trekking experience is strongly recommended, and familiarity with crampons and ropes is helpful. Alpinist Club provides climbing practice in Khare before the ascent.

3. How difficult is Mera Peak climbing? :

Mera Peak is physically demanding because of its altitude, cold conditions and long summit day. The route involves glacier travel using crampons, an ice axe and ropes. Although much of the ascent follows moderate snow slopes, the final section can be steeper and require fixed ropes.

4. How many days do I need to climb Mera Peak? :

Our published itinerary takes 16 days, including arrival, preparations in Kathmandu, trekking, acclimatization and the climb. Allow additional time for flight delays or changes to the mountain schedule. Some climbers may need a longer itinerary for acclimatization.

5. When is the best time to climb Mera Peak? :

Spring, generally March–May, and autumn, generally September–November, are the usual climbing seasons. Conditions vary throughout each season, and snowfall or strong winds can affect the route. Contact us to discuss suitable dates for your experience and schedule.

6. How much does Mera Peak climbing cost? :

The price depends on group size, departure dates, itinerary length and the level of climbing support. Our package includes mountain meals and accommodation, permits, domestic transportation, porter support and a climbing Sherpa. Contact Alpinist Club for a detailed quotation showing the total price and exclusions.

7. Can I book a private Mera Peak climb or join a group? :

Yes. Alpinist Club arranges private departures and group trips, subject to availability. Our standard groups have 1–10 participants. Share your preferred dates so we can check available departures or prepare a private programme.

8. What is the climbing guide ratio on Mera Peak? :

Our package includes one government-licensed climbing Sherpa per 2 member during the climbing section. The trekking leader and support team manage the approach trek, while your climbing Sherpa guides the summit attempt and descent.

9. How should I train for Mera Peak climbing? :

Prepare with regular hiking, stair climbing and endurance exercise over several months. Build towards consecutive walking days with a daypack, including long ascents and descents. Strength training and a basic mountaineering course can also help you prepare for the climb.

10. What equipment do I need for Mera Peak? :

Essential equipment includes insulated mountaineering boots, compatible crampons, an ice axe, harness, helmet, ascender, warm clothing and a high-altitude sleeping bag. We provide a complete checklist before departure. Selected rental items may be available if reserved in advance

11. Where do we stay during the Mera Peak trek? :

You stay in a hotel in Kathmandu and simple lodges along the trekking route. At Mera High Camp, around 5,800 m, two members share a mountain tent. Lodge facilities become more basic at higher elevations, and showers, charging and internet may cost extra.

12. What meals are included in the Mera Peak package? :

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the scheduled trek and climb, with tea or coffee at mealtimes. Kathmandu hotel breakfasts and one welcome dinner are also included. Tell us about dietary requirements before booking so we can discuss available options.

13. Which permits are needed for Mera Peak climbing? :

The scheduled route requires a Mera Peak climbing permit, Makalu Barun National Park entry permit and applicable local entry fees. Alpinist Club arranges the permits included in your package using the passport details and documents you provide

14. What insurance do I need for Mera Peak climbing? :

Your insurance must explicitly cover mountaineering to the planned summit altitude, including the use of ropes, crampons and an ice axe. It must also cover medical treatment, helicopter rescue, evacuation and repatriation. Confirm the activity and altitude limits directly with your insurer before booking.

15. What happens if Lukla flights are delayed or I cannot reach the summit? :

Flight delays may require extra accommodation, itinerary changes or alternative transport at additional cost. On the mountain, your guide assesses your health and the conditions before continuing. The summit is never guaranteed; the team may turn back or adjust the programme when necessary. Extra days in Nepal give you more flexibility.