
IMG 2020 Mera Peak Express Climb Itinerary
Day | 2020 Dates | Itinerary |
Day 1 | Monday, October 5 | Arrive KTM |
Day 2 | Tuesday, October 6 | Fly to Lukla (9,334ft / 2845m) |
Day 3 | Wednesday, October 7 | Fly by helicopter from Lukla to Khote |
Day 4 | Thursday, October 8 | Acclimatization hike |
Day 5 | Friday, October 9 | Trek up Hinku Khola to below Thagnak |
Day 6 | Saturday, October 10 | Trek to Thagnak (4350m) |
Day 7 | Sunday, October 11 | Thagnak (4350m). Acclimatization hike. |
Day 8 | Monday, October 12 | Trek to Khare (5000m) |
Day 9 | Tuesday, October 13 | Khare (5000m). Acclimatization hike. |
Day 10 | Wednesday, October 14 | Trek to Mera La (5415m) |
Day 11 | Thursday, October 15 | Summit Mera Peak (6476m), return to Mera La |
Day 12 | Friday, October 16 | Contingency |
Day 13 | Saturday, October 17 | Descend to Thagnak |
Day 14 | Sunday, October 18 | Descend to Khote and fly to Lukla by helicopter |
Day 15 | Monday, October 19 | Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu |
Day 16 | Tuesday, October 20 | Depart for Home |
Note: The schedule may vary according to mountain conditions, weather patterns, group abilities, etc.
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