Mera and Island Peaks - Into the Heart of the Khumbu

An easy start to your trip which takes you away from the crowds of Lukla and into a more serene part of the Khumbu region.

A much tougher challenge than day 1, the crossing of the Zatrwa La Col is the first significant hurdle of the expedition.

A day which takes you down to a more civilised altitude and the lovely village of Gotay (Kothe on some maps) in the Hingku valley.

After spending some time positioning yourself, this is the day where you really enter the high mountains of the Khumbu.

A short, scenic day which takes you to the final settlement before climbing Mera Peak.

The ascent of Mera Peak begins with a 4 hour climb to the stunning Mera La Col.

The ascent of Mera Peak really starts here with a relatively easy but staggeringly scenic day.

The big day! A tough but incredibly rewarding adventure to a peak in the heart of the Himalayas.

A blissfully quiet day down into the deserted Hongku valley.

A great, mellow day through utterly wild and spectacular scenery.

A final steady day before the big crossing of the Amphu Labsta tomorrow.

A big and beautiful day across a legendary col.

A day with a "big" feeling which passes through some unusual scenery.

The last big day of the trip, and it's a good one!

A lovely long hike back into forests, thick air and civilisation.