Mera Peak Climbing
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Duration 16 Days/ 16 Nights
Mera Peak Climbing Overview
Mera Peak (6461 meters/ 2,119 feet) is a height trekking peak in Nepal located in the Khumbu Valley. This popular peak is located on the line between the trekking and climbing of a mountain in terms of adventure. Most people climb this peak during autumn as it is the best time of the year to make it happen. During the autumn the weather is good for the view of majestic mountains. Most of the high mountains above eight thousand like Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga including Mt. Everest can be seen from the summit of mt. Mera.
This is an excellent option for anyone with moderate climbing experience. It is indeed a challenging peak to climb due to the elevation, a little experience is required, our team will provide other technical assistance to make the success happen.
Mera Peak Climbing Itinerary
ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU:
Arrived in Kathmandu, a country with ancient history, culture, and the high Himalayas. On arrival meeting at the airport and transport to the hotel. After a small briefing regarding expedition permits, you will be free on your own for the rest of the day. Overnight in a hotel.
After breakfast we will discuss a little about your expedition in detail, you will meet your guide, finalize the paperwork, and permit for the trip, and we will also check your climbing hardware. On the second half day, you will visit the Baudhanath stupa, built around 5 A. D., and considered the largest stupa in the world. Most Tibetan people living in Nepal or visiting as guests gather around the Stupa making KORA around it so do the Tourists spending time with other devotees. Overnight in Hotel.
Early flight to Lukla, takes about 30 minutes the Lukla flight is one of the most exciting in the world and a great opportunity to view the Himalayas. On arrival, you will meet the rest of the team members with a cup of tea in a tea house, re-arrange your backpack and you’re on the trail. The trail led through the forest down to the traditional village of Surke and Pakhepani along with the rhododendron forest. The first day of the walk will give you a beautiful view of Kongde Ri, Khatang, Tan Ragi Tu, and another high mountain. Overnight in a teahouse
TREK TO PANGOMA:
This is a short descent to a wooden bridge from Paiya, and then a steep slippery ascend to Kari-La pass at an elevation of 3145M. Further, you go down through Rhododendron and the bamboo forest. With the beautiful scene of Dudhkoshi river valley below and Dudhkunda Himal in the background. The Pangoma village is a small settlement of farming peoples. Overnight in a teahouse.
TREK TO NIGMSA 0R SHIBUCHE:
From Pangoma you descend on a rocky trail through rhododendron forest. Further, you trek over hills and ridges passing mane stone behind. The south face of Mera peak 6064M stands ahead of you as you go through pine and rhododendron forest with several switchbacks and a final descent to Sibuche. Overnight in a teahouse.
TREK TO CHHETRA KHOLA:
You will follow the trail to the north with several ups and down through rhododendron and bamboo forest. While moving upward you will cross the Hinku (Inkhu) river several times before the destination. If you are lucky enough, you might encounter sloth bears or wild cats and birds.
Soon after breakfast, you start walking through the narrow trail of bamboo and pine forest, as you follow the river the Hiku valley widens, and you enjoy the view of Mera peak. You will stop at Dingma for the lunch and then again you will follow the ridge above the river to Kothe. Overnight in a teahouse.
TREK TO THANGNAK:
After breakfast you follow the Hinku River gradually, surrounded by Mera peak and other mountains. As you move ahead, on the ridge above the river crossing the pastureland, further an ancient monastery at the Gondishung where the summer herders settle for the season. This is almost the snow line and trees turn into bushes. The Thangnak is a summer grazing place for cattle. You stay overnight in a teahouse here.
TREK TO KHARE (KHARE CAMP):
The trail to Khare would be sententious as you pass through the steep moraine trails between Dig glaciers to Dig Khahare where you will be face to face with “Charpate Himal”. Stay mindful of every step you take, crossing glacial lands is always tricky and difficult, and after that, there will be a steep up-climb of 3 to 4 hours, you need bigger effort to overcome this challenge, but once you’re there a splendid view of Mera Peak will make you forget all the hard work you have just done. Overnight in a teahouse.
The day will be free for acclimatization for upcoming days, you spend most of the time resting, exploring the surrounding, and getting some last-minute advice from your climbing guide. Overnight in the same place.
TREK TO MERA BASE CAMP:
You leave early descending for about 3-4 hours through the steep way of Mera glacier. There is a short to a glacial plateau leading up to Mera-La which offers a joyful view of mountains and descends about 100 meters towards the Honggu Sid, you set up your first camp pen to the sky. Overnight in a tented camp with food prepared by your expedition team.
TREK TO MERA HIGH CAMP:
You pack up from the base camp and make the steep ascend to Mera-La and continue up to the rock-strewn north flank to a rocky outcropping it is where you set up today's camp. From here you will have a majestic view of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchanjunga, Cho Oyu, and the south face of Lotshe, Nuptse, and other peaks. Overnight in tented camp.
You start your day very early with crampons and rope together for the steep climbs. You move slowly and carefully because of the possible crevasses due to snowfall in recent days. You go gradually uphill until you get to the summit of Mera peak. You take pictures, enjoy the majestic views of high mountains, and slowly descend following your footsteps to Khare. Overnight in a teahouse.
RESERVE DAY:
Just in case you could not make it to the summit as scheduled due to weather conditions or other reasons, you can try for the second attempt.
TREK BACK TO KOTHE:
Going back downward with the wind blowing down easy through the forest, leaving fantastic views behind. Overnight in a teahouse in Kothe.
TREK TO THULIKHARKA:
You go upward climbing through the forest on the Westside of Hinku Valley to Thulikharka. Overnight in a teahouse.
TREK TO LUKLA:
We drive/Fly to Kathmandu, checking in to the hotel and after a short break we will visit Patan you ascend for about 2-3 hours from Thulikharka o the Craggy Zatrwa-La 4610M, and going downward can be slippery but eventually, you reach to forest and farmland of Dudhkoshi valley. And to Lukla at the end. Overnight in a hotel with a hot shower and a clean bed.
FLY TO KATHMANDU:
You take an early flight to Kathmandu; on arrival, you will be check-in to the hotel. The day is free on your own. Overnight in a hotel.
DEPARTURE FROM NEPAL:
Check-out from the hotel at noon, transfer to the airport, and fly home.
- Placing in the hotel category in a double room with breakfast.
- Placing in the guest house while on the trail.
- All kinds of transport as per itinerary. (Before and after the trek)
- Three-time meal while on the trek.
- All kinds of Ticket/entrance fees in Kathmandu and in Pokhara, Permits (Annapurna region), TIMS.
- Excursions with an English-speaking guide in Kathmandu Valley and while on the trek.
- Dinner With (pre-fixed menu) Nepalese cuisine and folk dance.
- NEPAL Visa on arrival at the T. I. Airport): US $ 25 per person (15 days) + 2 photos (3x4).
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, and in Pokhara valley.
- All Personal expenses and drinks. Including mineral water while on trial.
- TIPS: Guide, driver, etc.
- All Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
- Other expenses in situations not caused by the agency.
HEALTH:
Visit Nepal does not require special vaccination, (Please read Corona Virus “COVID19” Regulation) however, we recommend consulting with the attending physician and to stock up with necessary drugs before you depart
Medical services in Nepal are limited to mountainous areas. If you wear glasses, it is better to have at itself a spare couple.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS:
Any person traveling above 2500m can get easy symptoms of a mountain illness. The first signs are headache, increased fatigue, sleeplessness, appetite loss, liquid loss by an organism, and puffiness. At the emergence of such signs, it is necessary to remain at this height before the full acclimatization of an organism. It is necessary to use from 2nd to 4 liters of liquid a day. If symptoms don’t pass and the state worsens, it is necessary to go down immediately. Sometimes even 300m can play a crucial role. Planning the travel, leave spare days for acclimatization at heights 3700m and 4300m. After 4000m try not to rise more than 500m in one day. You can inadequately estimate the condition therefore always follow the advice of the accompanying guide or locals.
For “Mera Peak”, you travel from 1350M (Kathmandu) to a height altitude of 6,476m (21246 ft.) Mera Peak within 19 days, every day you will stay overnight in higher elevation, therefore you are open to Acquit Mountain Sickness (AMS) or altitude sickness. The best advice during the expedition, inform about your physical condition frequently.
DISTANCE AND ROUTE:
There are two main routes to get to the Mera base Camp but whichever you take the approximate distance you travel from Lukla would be about 120+ Kilometers and 16-19 days. Other than that, the trail is rough, steep, and snowy. The short route which is Lukla-Zatr La Pass-Tasnag-Mera Basa Camp-High Camp and Summit is a short route but difficult one, while Lukla-Paiya-Thongnak-Khare-Base Camp-High Camp and Summit is a long route, it gives you a long time to get acclimatize against the altitude sickness also since this route is popular among travelers it has better trail condition, as well as better lodgings, compare to the short one.
WEATHER AND TEMPERATURE:
Weather conditions on the mountain are unpredictable. It might be sunny during the day and cold as well as windy at night, especially at high altitudes similarly the temperature can drop drastically at any time. Sudden rainstorms or snow flurries are always possibilities. No rain or snowfall days are vital for easy climbing. If it is not meet the condition, it will cause hard or impossible to climb.
PHYSICAL FITNESS:
It is an important factor for climbing, you got to be physically fit. If you are not, then you must build one apart from the physical fitness you also have to have some climbing technique, the Mera Peak climbing trail has some challenging sections that require such qualities. It is recommended to work out for at least 2-3 months before your final departure.
BEST TIME TO CLIMB MERA PEAK:
Best time to travel to the Mountains in Nepal is Autumn and Spring whether you trek or climb, the temperature during these seasons is stable and the sky is mostly clear. There is a minimum chance of rain or snowfall. Winter and Manson are the most extreme season for trekking or climbing due to the maximum chances of rain below and snowfall above.
EMERGENCY AND YOUR SUPPORT TEAM:
All our guide is well trained in first aid and can handle most of the basic illness that occurs at high altitude. Every group is equipped with a basic first aid kit, every traveler must and have full travel insurance before coming to Nepal. And should make available a copy of the policy at our office in Kathmandu. If an emergency occurs, we will evacuate you from the mountain to one of the internationally recognized hospitals/clinics in Kathmandu and contact your insurance company.
IMPORTANT:
To book the trip required a copy of your passport and 2 passport-size photographs for issuing TIMS (Tourist Information & Management System).
Once the Trip has been confirmed we also need payment of at least 50% of the total amount mostly a bank transfer. The other half can be paid before the trip began.