This trek can be start from Lukla where the trekking trails enter the highest valley in the world to begin your journey to the base of Mt. Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world (8,463m.).The route offers opportunity to explore cloud-forest jungle, high alpine terrain, orchids and rural farm and market villages and cross along the Pass yak pastures towards the endless ice fields of Mt. Makalu, Baruntse and Sherpini col. In the lower of this region are dominated Rai, Sherpa, and Shingsawa (Bhotia) farmers. They are the preserver of unique biological and cultural resources of the area. The forest of the region shelters the endangered red panda and musk deer, Ghoral, Himalayan Tahr and leopard and more than 400 bird species, at least 16 of which are extremely rare. Sherpini col pass trekking is considered as the most difficult and challenging pass trekking of the world. It is one of the most adventures trek in the Himalaya only for experienced hikers or climbers.
Mera Peak, Barutse and Makalu Base camp offers a panoramic view of Baruntse Base Camp, Chamlang, Kangchenjunga, Makalu, and Baruntse in the east and the peaks of Cho-Oyu, Ama Dablam and Kangtega to the west. Everest can be viewed to the north over the massive unclimbed south face of Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge. Under favorable conditions, it is possible to climb the peak and descend back on the same day.
Hotels/Lodge/Camping
25 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights in Kathmandu & 20 Nights lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Khare - Mera BC - Sherpani Col - Makalu BC - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu
Outline Peak Climbing Itinerary: A via Lukla
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day for preparation and official briefing.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) then trek to Chutanga (3,173m.).
Day 04: Cross Zatrwa La (4610m.) and trek to Thuli Kharka (4400m.).
Day 05: Thuli Kharka - Tashi Dingma (3,520m. - 11549ft).
Day 06: Tashi Dingma - Tangnag (4,350m. - 14272ft).
Day 07: Tangnag - Khare (5,100m. - 16733ft).
Day 08: Rest day in Khare for acclimatization.
Day 09: Climb to Mera-La (5,415m. - 17767ft).
Day 10: Climb to High Camp (5,800m. - 19030ft).
Day 11: Mera Peak (6,476m.) Summit, Mera-La Pass-Kangme Dingma.
Day 12: Kangme Dingma – Seto Pokhari (5003m.- 16,409 feet).
Day 13: Seto Pokhari – Baruntse Base Camp (5,300m.-17,400 feet).
Day 14: Baruntse Case Camp. – West Col Pass (6,143m.).
Day 15: West Col Pass – Sherpini Col (6,150m.).- Makalu Base Camp 4870m.
Day 16: Makalu Base Camp - Yangla Kharka. (3,557m.) 6/7 hrs.
Day 17: Yangla Kharka - Dobato. (3,500m.) 6/7 hrs.
Day 18: Dobato - Khongma Danda. (3,500m.) 5/6 hrs.
Day 19: Khongma Danda - Tashi Gaon. (2,100m.) 4/5 hrs.
Day 20: Tashi Gaon - Seduwa. (1,500m.) 4/5 hrs.
Day 21: Seduwa - Num. (1040m.) 4/5 hrs.
Day 22: Num - Tumlingtar via Chichila by drive (1,980m.) 6/7 hrs.
Day 23: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel. O/N at Hotel.
Day 24: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 25: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
Hotels/Lodge/Camping
25 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights in Kathmandu & 21 Nights lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Tumlingtar - Num- Makalu BC - Sherpani Col - Mera Peak BC - Lukla - Kathmandu
Outline Peak Climbing Itinerary: B via Tumlingtar
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day for preparation and official briefing.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Tumlingtar (460m.) by flight then (45 min.) then Jeep drive to Num (1,490m.).
Day 04: Num - Seduwa (1,530m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Seduwa - Tashigaon (2070m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Day free for Acclimatization. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Tashi Gaon - Khongma Danda. (3500m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Khongma Danda - Khonma-La pass (3,873m), - Dobato. (3,500m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Dobato- Yangle Kharka. (3,557m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 10: Yangle Kharka - Langmale Kharka. (4,410m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 11: Langmale Kharka - Makalu Base Camp. (4,870m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 12: Day hike to mountain glacier and explore around. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Makalu BC - Swiss Base Camp (5,150m) - Sherpini Col Base Camp (5,688m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 14: Sherpini Col Base Camp (5,688m.) - West Col (6,143m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 15: West Col - Baruntse Base Camp (5,300m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 16: Baruntse Base Camp - Seto Pokhari (5,003m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 17: Seto Pokhari - Kangma Dingma (4,948m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 18: Kangma Dingma – Mera-La (5,415m.) – Khare - (Mera BC - 5,100m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 19: Climb to High Camp (5,800m. - 19030ft). O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 20: Mera Peak (6,476m.) Summit then back to Khare (5,100m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 21: Khare - Mausam Kharka (3,691m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 22: Mausam Kharka - Thuli Kharka (4400m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 23: Thuli Kharka - Via Zatrwa-La Pass (4,610m.) - Lukla (2,800m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 24: Lukla - Kathmandu by early flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 25: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
Hotels/Lodge/Camping
25 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights in Kathmandu & 20 Nights lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Khare - Mera BC - Sherpani Col - Makalu BC - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu
Outline Peak Climbing Itinerary: A via Lukla
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day for preparation and official briefing.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) then trek to Chutanga (3,173m.).
Day 04: Cross Zatrwa La (4610m.) and trek to Thuli Kharka (4400m.).
Day 05: Thuli Kharka - Tashi Dingma (3,520m. - 11549ft).
Day 06: Tashi Dingma - Tangnag (4,350m. - 14272ft).
Day 07: Tangnag - Khare (5,100m. - 16733ft).
Day 08: Rest day in Khare for acclimatization.
Day 09: Climb to Mera-La (5,415m. - 17767ft).
Day 10: Climb to High Camp (5,800m. - 19030ft).
Day 11: Mera Peak (6,476m.) Summit, Mera-La Pass-Kangme Dingma.
Day 12: Kangme Dingma – Seto Pokhari (5003m.- 16,409 feet).
Day 13: Seto Pokhari – Baruntse Base Camp (5,300m.-17,400 feet).
Day 14: Baruntse Case Camp. – West Col Pass (6,143m.).
Day 15: West Col Pass – Sherpini Col (6,150m.).- Makalu Base Camp 4870m.
Day 16: Makalu Base Camp - Yangla Kharka. (3,557m.) 6/7 hrs.
Day 17: Yangla Kharka - Dobato. (3,500m.) 6/7 hrs.
Day 18: Dobato - Khongma Danda. (3,500m.) 5/6 hrs.
Day 19: Khongma Danda - Tashi Gaon. (2,100m.) 4/5 hrs.
Day 20: Tashi Gaon - Seduwa. (1,500m.) 4/5 hrs.
Day 21: Seduwa - Num. (1040m.) 4/5 hrs.
Day 22: Num - Tumlingtar via Chichila by drive (1,980m.) 6/7 hrs.
Day 23: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel. O/N at Hotel.
Day 24: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 25: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
Hotels/Lodge/Camping
25 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights in Kathmandu & 21 Nights lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Tumlingtar - Num- Makalu BC - Sherpani Col - Mera Peak BC - Lukla - Kathmandu
Outline Peak Climbing Itinerary: B via Tumlingtar
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day for preparation and official briefing.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Tumlingtar (460m.) by flight then (45 min.) then Jeep drive to Num (1,490m.).
Day 04: Num - Seduwa (1,530m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Seduwa - Tashigaon (2070m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Day free for Acclimatization. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Tashi Gaon - Khongma Danda. (3500m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Khongma Danda - Khonma-La pass (3,873m), - Dobato. (3,500m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Dobato- Yangle Kharka. (3,557m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 10: Yangle Kharka - Langmale Kharka. (4,410m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 11: Langmale Kharka - Makalu Base Camp. (4,870m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 12: Day hike to mountain glacier and explore around. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Makalu BC - Swiss Base Camp (5,150m) - Sherpini Col Base Camp (5,688m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 14: Sherpini Col Base Camp (5,688m.) - West Col (6,143m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 15: West Col - Baruntse Base Camp (5,300m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 16: Baruntse Base Camp - Seto Pokhari (5,003m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 17: Seto Pokhari - Kangma Dingma (4,948m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 18: Kangma Dingma – Mera-La (5,415m.) – Khare - (Mera BC - 5,100m.) O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 19: Climb to High Camp (5,800m. - 19030ft). O/N at Tented Camp.
Day 20: Mera Peak (6,476m.) Summit then back to Khare (5,100m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 21: Khare - Mausam Kharka (3,691m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 22: Mausam Kharka - Thuli Kharka (4400m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 23: Thuli Kharka - Via Zatrwa-La Pass (4,610m.) - Lukla (2,800m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 24: Lukla - Kathmandu by early flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 25: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
Location: Asia, Nepal
Trip Days: 25 Days
Height: 6470m. - 21227ft.
Latitude: 27°42′33″N
Longitude: 86°52′06″E
Grade: Mountaineering
Normal Ascent Route: Normal
First Ascent: Mera Central by Col J.O.M. Roberts and Sen Tenzing on May 20, 1953, and Mera North on 1975 by French climbers Marcel Jolly, G. Baus and L. Honills via standard climbing route though some sources state that it was climbed on 29 October 1973 and the climbers included L. Limarques, Ang Lhakpa and two other Sherpas.
Easiest Route: Rock/Snow/ice climb
Group Size: Minimum 2 Person/Private Group
Lodging Level: Hotel/Lodge/Camping
Accomodation: 4 Nights in Kathmandu & 20 Nights lodge/Camping/ 3 Nights in Kathmandu & 21 Nights lodge/Camping
Food: Included B/L/D except main meals in Kathmandu
Best Seasons: Spring/Autumn
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Khare - Mera Base Camp - Sherpani Col - Makalu Base Camp - Num - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu
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