Hinku Valley, Nepal
Mera Peak Climb
Route detail
About this route
A high-altitude trekking peak expedition through the quieter Hinku Valley, with glacier travel training and a summit from High Camp.
Daily activity
4–7 hr/day; summit day 10–12 hr.
Terrain
Remote teahouse trails, high passes, glacier travel and broad snow slopes.
Best season
March to May; October to November
What's included
Guide, porter support, teahouses/camps, peak permit, domestic flight support and group climbing gear.
Not included
International flights, visa, personal climbing gear, tips, insurance.
Itinerary
- 1
Kathmandu to Lukla
Time: 3–4 hrDistance: 7 km
Fly to Lukla and begin the quieter approach away from the main Everest trail.
- 2
Hinku approach
Time: 5–7 hrDistance: 12 km
Several steady trekking days through forest, yak pasture and remote lodges.
- 3
Acclimatisation
Time: 3–4 hrDistance: 4 km
Rest and short climbs near Khare before checking glacier equipment.
- 4
Mera La
Time: 5–6 hrDistance: 7 km
Move onto snow and cross toward Mera La with rope travel practice.
- 5
High Camp
Time: 3–4 hrDistance: 4 km
Climb to the high camp with huge views toward Everest, Lhotse and Makalu.
- 6
Summit day
Time: 10–12 hrDistance: 14 km
Long glacier ascent to 6,476 m, then descend to Khare.
- 7
Return trek
Time: 5–7 hr/dayDistance: 12–16 km/day
Retrace the Hinku Valley route and fly from Lukla when weather allows.
What to pack
Built for this route's terrain, altitude and number of days. Tick items off as you pack — without the right footwear or hard shell, a guide can refuse to take you up.
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Footwear and pack
Broken in before the trip — new boots are the most common cause of an abandoned day.
Clothing layers
Three layers, no cotton. Temperatures can swing 20 °C between valley and summit.
Technical equipment
Your guide office (Summit Routes) rents most of this locally — ask when you confirm your dates.
Sun, health and altitude
Above 5,500 m you must be able to describe altitude symptoms to your guide in plain language.
Overnight kit
Keep these in a zipped pocket, not the main compartment.
Boots, crampons, ice axe and harness can usually be rented from Summit Routes in Kathmandu, Nepal — confirm sizes when you agree your dates.
Traveller feedback
Ratings collected from travellers who completed this route with Summit Routes.
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€2,595
per person
Guide, porter support, teahouses/camps, peak permit, domestic flight support and group climbing gear.
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