Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be warmly greeted by a representative from Apoorva tours. We will drive you to your hotel and get you booked in so you can unwind from your travels, rest and relax. Later we will show you around the popular for tourist area that is the Thamel District where you will find all the services you require including restaurants, supermarkets ATM machines and money exchange facilities. In addition if you have forgotten anything you may need on the trip you will have an opportunity to buy it now.Once back at your overnight hotel we will have a chat about the upcoming tour and possible options, and you will get to meet our team and the guides who will accompany you throughout the tour.

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Today you will be visiting some of the any places of interest around Kathmandu, for example:
The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important Temples in the world for Hindu devotees and it is located close to a location for Hindu cremations on the banks of Bagmati River.
This highly decorative Hindu Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The Temple features a pagoda style of architecture and has a gilded roof, its silver plated entrance doors are guarded by statues of various deities In the rafters you can see effigies of various members of Shiva’s family. However, whilst only Hindus are permitted inside the Temple its exterior is remarkable and well worth the visit. Outside you will see many Sadhus (holy men), and during February or March the annual festival Maha Shivaratri which is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva is celebrated here.
The Boudhanath Stupa – is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the holiest Tibetan Buddhist Temple outside Tibet. The main section is over 328ft (100m) in diameter and its length is about 360ft (120m). Boudhanath is one of the largest Stupa in the world, it has 4 eyes to represent the all-seeing ability of the Buddha; they face four prime directions constantly seeking out human success and virtuous behaviour. Nirvana is represented by the Stupa’s nose.
The Swayambhunath – is an ancient religious Temple site possibly dating back to 460 A.D it is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and important for both Buddhists and Hindus. This Stupa and has many shrines and monasteries on its premises and is widely known as the “Monkey Temple”. This may be due to the colonies of monkeys that live there, or perhaps it is because “Monkey Temple” is much easier to pronounce than “Swayambhunath”.Overnight stay in your Hotel.

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Flight Duration: 30 min, Walking Duration: 3½ hours.Early today morning we will be driven to Kathmandu airport for our flight to Lukla. Landing at Lukla airport is a memorable experience in itself. The 30 minute flight offers outstandingly beautiful views of the middle hills and mountains of Nepal. At Lukla we will meet the porters who will carry our main luggage from place to place as we go. We will then have plenty of time to explore around Lukla itselfOvernight in a local Lodge.

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Today we will start our serious trekking. Our first destination is Chutunga. Leaving Lukla behind us we will follow the trail through immediately spectacular scenery with fabulous views of mountains, pine and rhododendron forests and valleys. On our route we will encounter mountain views, yak grazing grounds, and a wondrous variety of scenery, until we finally arrive at the small village of Chutunga (3,100m, 10,170ft) where we will stay overnight at a local teahouse

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Chutunga to Thuli Khark (4,320m/13,200ft) via Zwatra La (4,600 m/14,720 ft)
Today we will be heading over the spectacular pass that is Zwatra La on our route to Thuli Kharka. The initial climb up to the Kalo Himal Ridge is quite steep. We are now heading for the Hinku valley. On our route we will encounter a small pass called the Zatrwa Og which is distinguished by a mass of Buddhist prayer flags. We now navigate our way past an outcrop of rocks before we climb to the top of the Zatrwa La. From here there are impressive views of the Hinku Valley and out across the Dudh Koshi towards Karyolung and the Lumding Himal. From here we continue to our destination for today of Thuli Kharka.

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From Thuli Kharka our trail passes many religious artefacts including a significant Chorten, and as we walk we will enjoy a fantastic view of the south face of Mera peak, and will truly become aware of the wonder of the trek we are embarked upon. Our trail passes along a series of ridges and we will cross over several tributaries of the Inkhu Khola.As we continue we will pass forests of rhododendron and Himalayan pine.
Today’s walk is sure to be a wonderful experience and challenge, when we arrive at Kothe we will sort out our accommodation and have time to reflect on the experience of being at one with the worlds highest mountain rangeWe will stay overnight at Kothe.

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Today we will be walking in the shadow of Mera Peak and passing Gondishung , Dupishung and Lungsamba. The route follows the ridge on the west bank of the Hinku Khola to Tagnag.. Beyond Godishung we will arrive at the ancient Lungsumgba Buddhist monastery. Here there are several fine statues of the Buddha and Bodhisattva as well as prayer flags decked out along the route. This area is quite often used by herders as a camp in the summer.At Tagnag we will establish camp for our overnight stay.

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As we set off today from Thaknak we will follow the valley up along the lateral moraine of the Dig Glacier until we arrive at Dig Kharka which is close to the foot of the Hinku Nup Glacier. From here we will have an exceptional view of the Charpate Himal.
As we are at high altitude we will need to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness, we must avoid any temptation to rush. Taking it easy will also give us an invaluable opportunity to fully appreciate the incredible views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
Once we reach Khare we will be treated to a spectacular view of Mera Peak which is our ultimate destination. We will now establish camp for our overnight stay here at Khare.Overnight at Khare.

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Our Acclimatisation day will be time well spent in order for us to safely adjust to the high altitude. As part of the acclimatisation process is a good idea to climb and descend. Therefore we will undertake a hiking exploration of the area. We may choose to spend some time along the way just taking in the magnificence of the high Himalayas that surround us.Overnight in Camp at Khare

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Although it is a relatively short trek at only 4 hours today’s trek is of great significance, it is at high altitude and is seriously amazing. We will get superb close up views of the peak itself and if our appetite was not already well and truly whetted it will be now. The trail itself is steep and demanding but well worth our efforts. The thought of arriving at our destination will drive us on until we have achieved our goal.
We recommend checking out the internet to get a preview of the amazing terrain on the route we are going to be taking.

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After breakfast we will begin our climb up to Mera high camp. This challenging route takes us across crevasses and snow fields and meets all our expectations for a proper high altitude Himalayan climbing route. Yes, it is a challenge but one we will be highly motivated to undertake. It is ever more important to proceed at a steady pace at this juncture. When we reach high camp we will have earned a good rest once we have settled in our tents.

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This is it! the day has arrived when we will realize our dream of conquering the Mera Peak. In order to ensure our ultimate success we will make a very early start to the climb. We will climb through snow fields until we, at last, arrive at the summit. This section is quite difficult due to the altitude but happily does not involve any technical mountaineering skills. It is impossible to overstress the superb feeling that will greet us at the summit. The views from here are truly spectacular as we gaze upon some of the world’s highest mountains. The panorama before us includes Kangtega , Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Chamlang and, of course, Everest itself amongst the magnificent Himalayan peaks everywhere we look.After spending some time engrossed in the mountain top experience we will head back to base camp and thence all the way down to Khare where we will stay overnight.Overnight camp at Khare.

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When we approach this trek we need to be aware that things can become delayed due to possible inclement weather or other unfavourable circumstances. Also after your accomplishment you may feel like having a break to recuperate and have a peaceful day in the mountains. If we are on schedule and the group unanimously agree we can move on and thereby create an option to take a rest day later. Depending on our group decision we can take a break and camp here overnight.

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Today we start heading back but there is no need to be despondent, we still have much to do and see. We will be taking a relatively easy trek along a valley and taking this opportunity to experience once more the awe-inspiring Himalayan background. On arrival at Kothe we will set up our camp for a tranquil evening and a well deserved rest.

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Our trek today will start off on an uphill trail through rhododendron forest’s, and then across several tributaries of the Inkhu Khola. Eventually we reach a junction in the trail near Taktho.We will continue to benefit from fantastic views of Mera peak itself and our thoughts will possibly return to our earlier experience when we were looking down from the peak to where we are now.Our trail passes several religious settings including a significant and substantial Chorten.On arrival at Thuli Kharka we will stay overnight in a local lodge.

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We will walk back to Lukla today via the Zatrwa La pass (4,600 m/15,092 ft) high. The first 2 hours will be spent climbing to the apex of the pass from which vantage point we will have a view of the Lukla valley and surrounding mountain peaks including Kongde and Numbur. Our trek passes along a gentle and undemanding trail to Lukla via Chutanga. On arrival at Lukla we will bid our crew members farewell and thank them for facilitating our safe passage high into the Himalayan mountains. At our lodge we can relax and celebrate our achievement

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At 9,383ft (2,860m) above sea level our flight from Lukla Airport is a fantastic way to return to Kathmandu and say goodbye to the Everest region. As we wait for our flight we will see aircraft taking off and landing on the uniquely sloping runway which ends with a precipitous drop into the valley below, fortunately the aircraft take to the air well before the end of the strip is reached. Once on board we have another chance to take a mid-air view of the scenery and the stunning mountains which surround us. From Kathmandu Airport we will be driven back to our hotel. Once we are back we can unwind and relax or maybe have a stroll around Thamel and visit one of the many restaurants before we return to our hotel for the night.

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Today we have to say a sad goodbye to Nepal but after breakfast, and depending on your flight time, the morning is free for you to undertake individual activities. But please be ready 3 hours before your flight so we can drive you to the airport in time for your return flight home.Note: We have based this itinerary on our best experience but we are flexible and can customise it to suit individual requirements. The cost we have shown is based on the tour as described so any variations you require will attract a cost adjustment, up or down.

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