Sevenstar Himalayan Travel Network

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593ft) - Transfer to Hotel and Trek Preparation
• Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek to Chutanga (3,100m/10,168ft) - 35 minutes flight and 4 to 5 hours trek
• Day 3: Trek from Chutanga to Thuli Kharka (4,300m/14,104ft) via Zatrwa La (4,600m/15,092ft) - 5 to 6 hours trek
• Day 4: Trek from Thuli Kharka to Kothe (3,691m/12,107ft) - 6 to 7 hours trek
• Day 5: Trek from Kothe to Thaknak (4,358m/14,295ft) - 3 to 4 hours trek
• Day 6: Trek from Thaknak to Khare (5,045m/16,548ft) - 3 to 4 hours trek
• Day 7: At Khare – Acclimatization Day and pre-climb training
• Day 8: Trek from Khare to Mera High Camp (5,780m/18,958ft) - 5 to 6 hours trek
• Day 9: Summit Mera Peak (6,461m/21,193ft) and trek to Khare (5,045m/16,548ft) - 11 to 12 hours trek/climbing
• Day 10: Contingency Day for Mera Peak Summit
• Day 11: Trek from Khare to Kothe to Thuli Kharka (4,300m/14,104ft) - 8 to 10 hours trek
• Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,840m/9,316ft) via Zatrwa La Pass (4,600m/15,088ft) - 5 to 6 hours trek
• Day 13: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593ft) - 35 minutes flight
• Day 14: Depart Kathmandu.

Included Services

• Airport pick-up and transport by private Car/Jeep.
• Two night’s standard twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
• Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
• Fresh fruit every evening after dinner.
• Trekking Lodge (Tea House) during the trek and tent camp accommodation during climbing sessions.
• All necessary paperwork including Makalu Barun National Park Permit Entry fees.
• Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (Ramechhap -Lukla- Ramechhap) flight with private airport transfer and domestic airport tax.
• A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking, well-trained, Government-licensed guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance.
• Climbing permit for Mera Peak.
• Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people).
• Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
• Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
• Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, and walking poles (if you don’t have your own, to be returned after the trip is completed).
• Sherpa Expedition and Trekking T-shirt.
• Government taxes and official expenses.
• Trip achievement certificate after successful trip completion.
• Oxygen meter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms) which will ensure your health during the trek.
• Assistant guide for groups of 8 or more people.

Not Included

• Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch and dinner.
• Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). $30 USD for 15 days, $50 USD for 30 Days, and $125 USD for 90 Days visa.
• Personal travel and medical insurance.
• International airfare.
• Your personal expenses.
• All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, soups, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cocoa, mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks on trek (i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses).
• All desserts and sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
• Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses.
• Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected).
• Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight.

Additional Services

Additional services are available to make your trip more comfortable and memorable.

• One day sightseeing guide for Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur.
• Insurance for all local staff.
• First Aid kit and medical support.
• Complimentary spa treatment after the trip.
• Farewell dinner with local cultural experience.