The trek begins at the famous small airport in Phaplu, from where we will transfer by jeep or bus to the village of Bung. From there, we will take a less-traveled mountain route through forests and over mountain passes to the Hinku Khola valley and the village of Khare (around 4,900 meters), where we will begin our ascent to the Mera Peak itself. 

For our enhanced safety, we will be accompanied by a local certified high-altitude guide. We will cross the Mera La pass and spend the night in tents at the high camp (around 5,800 meters), from where we will set out at night towards the summit of Mera Central (6,460 meters), which, if the weather is good, offers phenomenal views of the "roof of the world." 

We will see several 8,000-meter peaks, including 3 of the 5 highest mountains on the planet—Mount Everest, its closest neighbor Lhotse, the turquoise goddess Cho Oyu, and the black giant Makalu. With good visibility, we will also see the third-highest peak in the world, Kanchenjunga, in the distance. 

The ascent itself is not technically difficult; it is essentially a walk, not a climb in the true sense of the word. After returning to the village of Khare, a helicopter will pick us up and, in a few moments, take us to the famous Lukla airport, from where we will fly to Kathmandu or, depending on flight availability, to the town of Ramechhap and then continue by jeep or bus to Kathmandu. 

The Mera Peak expedition is one of the more challenging treks, but with our expert assistance, it is achievable even for a fit hiker without previous high-altitude experience. The day before the ascent and the ascent day itself will truly test us. We will already be at high altitudes, and the first signs of altitude sickness, loss of appetite, or other altitude-related complications may appear. We will use all our experience with high altitudes to mitigate these risks—safety must always come first. 

Accommodation options on this trek are fairly good. Throughout the trek, we will stay in basic Nepali-standard tourist lodges, with the final night before the summit in tents, which will be provided along with food, drinks, and other equipment such as ropes, crampons, harnesses, and helmets by our Nepali partner. This way, we won't need to carry all the equipment ourselves. 

Accommodation in Kathmandu will be in a European-standard hote l. After the trek, we will explore the historic Buddhist and Hindu landmarks in the Kathmandu Valley and enjoy a well-deserved rest. The entire trek and ascent (arrival/departure) lasts 16 days, and we will undertake it in the company of Slovak Himalayan guide and international UIMLA mountain guide Michal Gabriž. A required local guide will also accompany us. 

There is an option to add a local porter. The trekking group is limited to a maximum of 9 people.