Mera Peak Climbing (6476m/21246 ft)
Mera peak climbing is getting more and more popular each year due to the extraordinary mountain scenery it offers and also because if you are fit and have true enthusiasm for adventure , previous mountaineering experience is not required . This is the highest peak allowed for climbing in Nepal but also the one not demanding technical climbing. Being such a high mountain, the climb is of course a strenuous one, but the slopes rarely exceed 30 degree and hence it is technically straightforward.
Situated at the edge of the Khumbu region, south-east of Everest, the approach trek for Mera peak climbing is through the extremely beautiful Hinku valley. The unspoiled and uninhabited Hinku valley below the Mera peak is one of the wildest and most beautiful in Nepal with its massive moraines, glacial lakes and stunning mountain views.
Like in all the treks and climbing trips to Everest, our approach trek to Mrea starts with a exhilarating mountain flight to Lukla airstrip. From Lukla we ascend slowly to eastward, cross the Zatra la pass and finally reach the Mera la pass on the nineth day where we make our base camp for Mera peak climbing. Climbing Mera Peak is possible in a single day from the base camp but we avoid rush. We allow proper rest and acclimatization and make use of high camp to ensure success. Finally we ascend the three summits of Mera from where we would enjoy absolutely stunning summit panorama that includes 5 of the worlds 8000m peaks - Kanchanjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Everest.
Below are two itineraries of Mera peak climbing. After the summit, the second itinerary follows the trail to hinku valley leading to Baruntse glacier , crosses the Amphu Lapcha pass (5780 m) and emerges to Chhukung.
This trek is a fully supported camping trek with accommodation in twin sharing tents and food being prepared by our camp cook. You just carry light day pack, rest is carried by yaks and our porters, and the average walking is 6 hour.
Back at Kathmandu we celebrate your amazing climbing trip with traditional Nepali dinner with ethnic cultural show.
Mera Peak climbing itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu,
transfer to hotel 1300m
Day 02: Guided tour of Kathmandu,
preparation for trek
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Chutanga 3100m
Day 04: Acclimatisation day at Chutanga 3100m
Day 05: Cross Zatra La pass and trek to Tuli Kharka 4400m
Day 06: Tuli Kharka to Tashing Ongma 3600m
Day 07: Trek to Tangnag 4350m
Day 08: Acclimatisation Day at Tangnag 4350m
Day 09: Tangnag to Khare 5100m
Day 10: Acclimatisation Day at Khare 5100m
Day 11: Khare to Mera La pass/ base camp 5415m
Day 12: Mera La to High Camp 5800m
Day 13: Ascent of Mera Peak (6476m),
return to Base Camp at Mera La 5415m
Day 14: Rest or spare Day
Day 15: Mera La to Tangnag 4350m
Day 16: Tangnag to Tashing Ongma 3600m
Day 17: Tashing Ongma to Tuli Kharka 4400m
Day 18: Tuli Kharka to Lukla 2800m
Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 20: Shopping or free time in Kathmandu, farewell dinner
Day 21: Fly back home
Mera Peak Climbing, via Amphu Lapcha Pass 5780m
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu , transfer to hotel
Day 02: Guided tour of Kathmandu, preparation of trek
Day 03: Fly to Lukla , trek to Chutanga 2835m. 4 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Chhetrawa 4155m. 6-7 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Kothe 3555m. /Chhatrabas 6 hrs
Day 06: Kothe (Chhahtrabas) Thagnag 4175m, 6-7 hrs.
Day 07: Thagnag Khare (Mera peak base camp) 4690m.
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization and preparation.
Day 09: Trek to Mera-La pass, 5415m. , base camp
Day 10: Climb to high camp
Day 11: Mera Peak summit 6,476m. and back to base camp , trek to Kangme Dingma.
Day 12: Trek to Amphu Lapcha base camp(seto Pokhari)
Day 13: Cross Amphu Lapcha Pass 5,780m. and trek to Chhukung 4,730m.
Day 14: Trek to Pangboche 3,985m.
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3440m.
Day 16: Rest at Namche or spare day
Day 17: Trek to Phakding 2652m.
Day 18: Trek to Lukla, accommodation in lodge
Day 19: Early morning flight to Kathmandu.
Day 20: Leisure day, shopping, farewell dinner
Day 21: Fly back home.
Price: All our trips are tailor made trips with personalized services. In order for us to quote you the price, please write us with the number of persons in your group, your choice of hotels and ammendments in our itinerary, if any. Our prices are very reasonnable for the services we provide.
Cost includes
On a camping arrangement
- Hotel in Kathmandu , 3 star hotel on twin sharing bb basis
- Island peak climbing permit, National park fees
- Camping equipments
- Three meals a day with tea coffee
- One climbing guide, one assistant guide for base camp, one cook and necessary number of porters.( we expect your luggage not to exceed 30 kg per person)
- surface t ransfer as per itinerary
- Kathmandu sightseeing
- Two way air tickets to Lukla
- All expenses for Nepalese staffs, their insurance and salary
On a lodge + camping (where there are no lodges) arrangement
- All same as above except that on all the places with lodge facilities, we provide you accomodation and food in the lodges, not in the tented camps.
Cost excludes
- Personal equipmentsfor climbing or trekking
- Insurance and air tickets to Nepal
- Domestic airport tax of USD 3 and international tax of USD 24
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Climbing food
- Emergency rescue with helicopter, in case there be a need
- Sleeping bags and down jackets
- Tips to the staffs
- Alcoholic drinks and water, cokes etc
