This day is dedicated to the last preparations for the journey and climbing. You will be focused on examining your gear and packing the appropriate items. You may leave all unneeded possessions at the hotel and repack only the items required for the journey.

 Duration:  5-6 hours

Your guide will pick you up from your Kathmandu accommodation and bring you to the airport for the Lukla flight. You'll see breathtaking vistas of valleys and peaks as you soar into the azure sky.

When you arrive at Lukla Airport, which is famed for its exhilarating runway, you will begin your journey to Paiya. The walk continues through Juniper and Rhododendron forests to Surke, from whence you will continue to Pakhapani for lunch. As you continue, you'll pass via Chutok La pass and traditional settlements before arriving at Paiya, a tiny community with stunning views of Khatang, Tang Ragi Tu, Kongde Ri, and other spectacular peaks.

Duration: 5-6 hours

Starting at Paiya, the walk leads down to a wooden bridge. Be cautious on the treacherous path to Kari La Pass. Stop at a community for lunch after traveling through the rhododendron woodland. The narrow pathways provide beautiful views of the valley and Dudh Kund Himal. Arrive at Panguam, a small rural village with pleasant residents.

Duration: 4-5 hours

We begin our journey after breakfast. After leaving Panggom, we cross the Panggom La pass. Then we rise, stroll along a steady road, and turn north. We cross Peseng Kharka Khola first, then walk for some time to Peeng Kharka Danda. We cross Ningsow Khola (stream) before arriving at Ningsow Village.

Duration: 7-8 hours

From Ningsow, we ascend first, then drop and climb again to reach Ramailo Danda. From here, we get spectacular views of Mera Peak and Salpa. After rising and descending our trail, we enter Makalu Barun National Park. Our path from here to Chhatra Khola is known as the Pasang Lhamu trail.

Duration: 6-7 hours

We go north along the main trail to Mera Peak. After walking along a track close to the Majang Khola, we join another trail that runs beside the Hinku Khola. Our route leads straight ahead to Tashing Ongma, which features seasonal tea stores. We continue our journey, crossing the Sanu Khola bridge before arriving at Kothe.

Duration: 3-4 hours

We go up the Hinku Khola ridge under the shadow of Mera Peak. We have lunch in Gondishung, a summer herders' village on the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung, we cross the 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa, where Mera Peak and the road to Mera are carved in the rock.

A short hike brings us to Thaknak, a summer grazing region with rudimentary cabins and stores.

Duration: 2-3 hours

Leaving Thaknak, we follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which has breathtaking views of the Himalayas. The path ascends across moraines to the snouts of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers, then rises sharply to Khare. From here, we can view the northern face of Mera Peak, which will be an incredible experience. After lunch, we can go hiking in and around Khare.

Acclimatization day: Rest and explore the surroundings.

Pre-Climb Training: Following lunch, our guides will instruct you on peak climbing methods and how to use climbing gear such as an ice axe, climbing boot, crampons, harness, ascender, and so on, as well as how to climb and descend using ropes. Please keep in mind that training experience is not required for Mera, although a little training does boost the odds of successfully ascending the peak and enjoying the adventure.

Duration: 6-7 hours

To get to Mera Peak Base Camp, we go along a boulder-strewn route on a steep track. From here, we proceed via the Mera La pass to the Mera High Camp.

Our journey follows a rough terrain, which can be dangerous if it has just snowed, as there are multiple crevasses here. We make our way to the summit of the rock band, which is identified by a big cairn. Then we put up a high camp with breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang, and Baruntse.

Duration: 8-9 hours

Today, the entire staff gets up at 1 a.m. to prepare. The climbers had to get up at 2.30 a.m. We have breakfast and put on crampons and rope. Then we begin our climb to the peak. The climb to Mera's peak takes around 4-6 hours.

From the peak, we can enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7,129m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Kangtega (6,779m), and many more.

We then retrace our ways down to high camp. After a respite and some hot soups/tea, we proceed to Khare for the night.

We cannot promise that the weather will be fair on our scheduled summit day (day 12). So, this day is reserved in case we are unable to climb Mera Peak on day 12 owing to inclement weather or other reasons. If the weather turns bad, we should postpone our summit-climbing plans. Sometimes you or your group members may have difficulty acclimating. This Day may be utilized in the case. If the journey goes smoothly, we won't need this extra day.

Duration: 4-5 hours

We leave the highlands and head to Tangerang. We proceed towards Kothe.

Duration: 5-6 hours

We travel back to Thuli Kharka. The walk provides breathtaking vistas of alpine nature, including huge rhododendron woodland.

Duration 6-7 hours

Today we are heading to Chutenga. The path ascends till we reach Zatrawala Pass, then falls until we reach Chutenga, and then continues straight ahead to Lukla Village.

After flying back to Kathmandu, you will be transported to your central hotel. The remainder of the day is free for touring or shopping in the streets and bazaars of Nepal's capital. This evening, we'll enjoy a celebration feast and reminisce on our Mera Peak experience.

Spend the day in Kathmandu, either resting or exploring, according to your preferences. Overnight at the hotel with breakfast included.

An Apricot Tours representative will transport you to the airport around 3 hours before your planned departure. If you have extra time, you can go shopping or sightseeing.