This is one of the highest trekking peaks in Nepal, Which rises to the south of Mt. Everest and dominates the watershed between the wild and heavily wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas. Both valleys remain uninhabited although there are Kharkas (the grazing field for household animals) in the upper basin of Hinku near Pangkongma. The ascent from the Mera La, is

technically straight forward and the most rewarding aspect of a trip. It is a chance to venture into a little visited and as yet unspoiled region of Nepal where the hillsides are still densely forested and need to be self-sufficient is essential. There is also, of course, the pleasure of going above 6000 m.

After the Mera Summit the trail descends crossing Mingbo La or Amphu Lapcha down to Everest classic route to Chukung or Pangboche via Tyangboche Monastery. From here we trek to Namche and down to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu the next day.

skill. Our trek begins with a short flight to Lukla and two days of easy walking to Namche Bazaar. On the way up, there is also time to explore this magnificent valley towards the fourth and fifth lake and summit some of the nameless peaks, for the best view of Everest and Lhotse range in the whole of the Khumbu valley.

Our camp at Gorakshep (5,160 m.) provides time to ascend Kalapattar
(5545 m.) for the classic views of Everest's southwest face Lhotse, Nuptse and Khumbu icefall. The trek descends through the Khumbu classic route via Tyangboche, Namche to Lukla to fly back to Katmandu the next day.