Mera Peak Climbing
19 Days/18 Nights
Kathmandu-Lukla-Chutanga-Thulikharka-Tashingdingma-Thagnak-Khare-Mera La-Summit-Retrace down to Lukla and fly to Kathmandu
Mera peak is the highest trekking peak and in recent years, it has been very much popular among the climbing enthusiasts who want to try something harder than regular trekking or experience some mountaineering. The famous mountaineers began their climbing with peaks like Mera and Island before they attempted 8 thousanders. No previous experience or formal climbing training is needed. The Peak itself rises to the south of Everest. The ascent of the peak is technically straightforward, however, the heavy snow and the maze of crevasses can make the way longer to the summit. Besides the charming of climbing Mera Peak, the trek to its base camp from Lukla is rewarding for experiencing little-visited and yet un-spoilt region of Nepal with densely forested hill sides.
There are several approaches to the base camp besides the easy and normal route which is mentioned below. The normal route for climbing Mera Peak is North Face Glacier from the Mera La. The base camp can be set up at 5,300m on the Hongu side in the moraine below the ice. Normally, high camp is set at 5,800m near a rocky outcrop on the Mera Glacier. The high camp proves to be one to the spectacular viewpoints in Nepal offering the panoramic views of Kanchanjunga, Chamlang, Makalu and Baruntse sweeping around from the east and Amadablam, Cho Oyu and Kangtega to the west. The giant faces of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse appear in the north.
Day 01: Flight to Lukla.
The crews will collect the gears, supplies and arrange porters or pack animals. Today, you will camp at Lukla, the gateway town to Everest Region.
Day 02: Trek to Chhutanga (3,137m/10, 407ft).
The thrills of Mera Peak starts realizing from today.
Day 03: An acclimatization day in Chhutanga.
It’s important to have an extra day here for proper acclimatization before you continue ahead.
Day 04: Trek to Thuli Kharka (4401m/14,435ft).
Climb over Zatrwa La from where you will enjoy the magnificent views of Himalayas. Descend to Tuli Kharka for camping.
Day 05: Trek to Thaksingdingma (3,500m/11,480ft)
We ascend slowly passing through the forests. We find virtually, no human settlement on the trail. We arrive Thaksingdingma (3,500m/58, 828 ft) for Camping.
Day 06: Trek to Thagnak (4,356m/ 14,260 ft)
We walk all day through the side of the mountain and the trail is narrow. The patches of the jungle on the trail become thinner as we ascend near the snow line. We camp at Thagnak.
Day 07: Rest day in Thagnak.
It is worth spending an extra day at Thagnak, which is in a superb setting surrounded by stunning peaks including Peak 43 (6,769m). There is a huge moraine in the north of Thagnak where a beautiful glacial lake, Sabai Tsho is dammed. It is worth exploring around for acclimatization purpose. Thagnak is also a base for climbing east and north-east side of Kushum Kanguru.
Day 08: Trek to Khare (16, 724 ft)
We follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Khraka which offers the spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines and to the snout ot the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to Khare (5,099m).
Day 09: Mera Base Camp (5,300m/17, 384ft).
We ascend for three hours and arrive at Mera La (5,415m). Normally, the pass will be covered with snow from November to April. Again the views from the pass are spectacular. We descend about 100m towards the Hongu side and set up the base camp (5,300m) in the moraine below the ice.
Day 10: Rest day for acclimatization.
You can explore around or climb up for a few hours and come back to the Base Camp for the night. You will have a briefing session about the climbing techniques, route, gears etc. Bear in your mind that, success of the trip depends on weather conditions, team spirit, co-operation, your physical fitness and mental preparedness. Don’t be disappointed if you could not summit.
Day 11: Trek to high camp.
We walk up for 4 hours and set up the high camp and make preparation for the next day to get to the summit.
Day 12: Today, we attempt the summit.
Your hard work and patience rewards you with the magnificent views views of Pumori (7161m), Lhotse (8516m) Makalu (8463m), Lobuche (6145m) and Cho Oyu (8201m)
Day 13-18: Retrace way to Lukla.
Day 19: Flight to Kathmandu.
If weather permits, you will timely board on flight to Kathmandu. Please, consider at least a day extra to make safe connection for your international flight back home.
- Trip Duration: 19 Days
- Difficulty Level: Nepal Peak Climbing
- Accomodation: Camping
- Activities: Trek through wilderness area, glacier walking, climbing.
- Trip Starts In: Lukla
- Trip Finishes In: Lukla
- Best Time for Travel: March to May, October and November
Certified mountaineering guide
All crews that includes Sherpa, Cook, Kitchen aid, porters etc.
3 meals a day in the mountain prepared by Nepali cook.
All Camping gears that includes sleeping tents, dinning and kitchen tents, foam mattress, toilet tent, shower tent
Crew Insurance
Equipment for Nepali Guide
Mera Peak Permit Fee (USD 350)
Portable Altitude Chamber
First Aid Kit
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu airfare
Personal accident insurance
International Airfare
Any extra expenses due to nature and unforeseen events
Dense and wilderness forest.
Magnificent views of Kanchanjunga, Chamlang, Makalu and Baruntse sweeping around from the east and Amadablam, Cho Oyu and Kangtega to the west.
The giant faces of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse appear in the north.
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