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Adventure starts in Kathmandu, Early morning transfer to Manthali Airport; spectacular flight to Lukla; trek to Piuyan, Leave the main trail and climb through farmland to Pangkongma, Cross the Pangkongma La pass; descend to the Hinku Khola river and ascend the valley to Nashing Ding, Steep climb to the Surkye La pass; on to Chholem, Cross the Pangkongma La pass and Surke La pass into Khola Kharka, Follow the Khola Kharka to Kote, Ascend from Kote, Hinku Valley to Tangnag, Acclimatisation day at Tangnag, Half-day hike to the last lodges at Khare, our base camp, Acclimatisation, ice axe and crampon practice, Trek to ‘crampon point’ for acclimatisation, returning to overnight in Khare, Trek to High Camp, Climb Mera Central, Contingency day for Mera Peak climb, Retrace our steps through Tangnag to Kote, Steep climb out of the valley towards the Zatrwa La pass to Chetrabu, Return to Lukla over the Zatrwa La pass, Fly to Manthali Airport and transfer to Kathmandu, Free day in Kathmandu for individual sightseeing, Adventure ends in Kathmandu