USD 2890
18 Days
Strenuous
6,476 meters
Hotel/Tea house/Tented Camp
Spring and Autumn
Mera Peak Climbing is one of the most popular climbing peaks in Nepal, located in the Solu Khumbu region of the Mahalangur area, which is home to some of the world’s tallest mountains. Standing at an elevation of 6,476 meters, Mera Peak is considered the highest technically accessible peak in Nepal, offering a challenging yet achievable climb. It’s an ideal preparation for those looking to summit Mount Everest, providing valuable experience in high-altitude climbing.
From the summit of Mera Peak, trekkers are treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayas, including peaks like Makalu and Everest. The route itself takes you through Makalu Barun National Park, where you can enjoy lush forests, open meadows, and rhododendron-lined trails. The beautiful landscape offers a unique mix of natural beauty and adventure.
Climbing Mera Peak is also an excellent way for beginners to learn the basics of mountaineering. It’s a great place to get familiar with using climbing gear and mastering essential techniques for ascending and descending safely. Even without prior climbing experience, individuals with average fitness levels can complete this climb and gain valuable skills.
Throughout your journey, you’ll experience the warm hospitality of the Sherpa people, whose rich culture is deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhism. The trek provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with local Sherpa guides and porters, learning about their traditions and way of life.
During the expedition, you will stay in twin-sharing accommodations, ensuring a comfortable stay. The best seasons for climbing Mera Peak are spring and autumn, when the weather is more stable, offering clear views and less risk of weather disruptions. This makes Mera Peak an excellent choice for climbers seeking an unforgettable Himalayan adventure.
You are greeted by magnificent views of the Himalayan mountains and the valley below as you take your flight into Kathmandu. Our staff members and representatives will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport.
You will proceed to your lodging in Kathmandu’s popular tourist area, Thamel. Following your hotel check-in and refreshments, you can choose to relax or go on a quick tour of Kathmandu’s top attractions.
You may have some of the local Nepalese cuisine at one of the many eating places in the area. Your trekking permits and other necessary paperwork can be picked up at this time as well.
On this day, you can tour Kathmandu, the old city, as part of the climbing itinerary. You will take part in an exhilarating tour of the city’s numerous UNESCO World Heritage monuments. You will be taking in the splendour of all the temples, including Pashupatinath, Swyambhunath, and Buddhanilkantha, as well as important cultural sites like Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
You will gain a distinct understanding of the area and its cultural landscapes in this way. You can choose the locations on your own because you can’t see everything in the valley in one day. You’ll get together once more with our members to go over your equipment and finalise any plans you may have for your next trek.
Early in the morning, you head to the airport by vehicle. It will take you about thirty-five minutes to reach Lukla by plane. The flight offers breathtaking views of the angular peaks of the Himalayas.
You can now start trekking in the direction of Paiya from this point on. You begin by going along the less-travelled route in the Everest region, going through the jungle, crossing the Handi Khola, and then going through typical Sherpa settlements.
The trail passes through multiple traditional villages and across Chutok La Pass. Along the route are woodlands including a lot of rhododendron and magnolia trees. The tiny Paiya village is located beneath the pass.
You get up early, eat breakfast, and get ready for the trek. The path winds by terraced fields, verdant woods, and traditional farms. Go across the small stream known as Paiya Khola by means of a small wooden bridge.
Along a winding mountain trail, you pass through woods of bamboo and rhododendrons. Up until you cross the Kri La Pass, the trail is difficult. You get a wonderful glimpse of Dudh Kund Himal as you go over the small mountain trails.
After taking in the breathtaking scenery, you resume your walk to Pangum Village. Farmers and traders make up the population of this little community. You will stroll around the village to observe how these individuals live.
You will travel across the Pangum La Mountain Pass to depart Pangum after breakfast. You ascent, maintain a steady pace and continue north. After traversing the Peseng Kharka River, you will ascend Peseng Kharka Danda.
After traversing the stunning Inkhu Valley, you will walk to Bhumse. The paths drop to the Ningsow River’s banks and then continue to the village of Ningsow. As you descend, you will be taking in all of the breathtaking sights of the surrounding area.
You continue to walk early in the morning after eating breakfast at a teahouse. Following the trail that climbs and descends, you can find a little community called Ramailo Danda. You may enjoy breathtaking views of Salpa and Mera Peak from this location.
You enter the Makalu Barun National Park after moving up and down your trail. The Pasang Lhamu trail is your route from this location to Chhatra Khola. You’ll spend the night at Chhatra Khola’s guesthouse.
This morning, you rise early, eat breakfast, and travel north on the Majhang Khola. You combine with a different trail that follows the Hinku Khola. The Hinku River trail follows a fairly straight path.
Next, the walk takes you to Tashing Ongma, a village well-known for its speciality tea shops during certain seasons. You reach Kothe after continuing on your journey and crossing the Sanu Khola bridge.
You’ll leave for the walk after breakfast. Walking under Mera Peak’s shadow, you will begin your trek down the Hinku Khola ridge. The trek of today offers breathtaking vistas of Charpati Himal, Kusum Kanguru, and Mera Peak.
You will travel to Lungsumgba Gompa, a Buddhist monastery that is more than 200 years old, after lunch. You are going to eat lunch at Gondishung, which is situated directly beneath Mera’s tallest peak.
On your way to Thagnak, you’ll come across one of the greatest trekking routes, and the road is also very stroller-friendly. From here, a journey continues to Thaknak, a summer grazing region with basic accommodation.
You leave the settlement and embark on another short day hike, this time following Dig Glacier’s sideways moraine. The Everest Mahalangur range’s Himalayan summits are included in this.
You will ascend the somewhat steep moraine that comes from the glacier. You will need to descend one more steep hill after arriving at Charpate Himal in order to go to Khare. Khare is situated in a stunning area where Mera Peak’s north face dominates the skyline.
You have all day to recover and acclimatise, so you dedicate it to essential training. You will receive basic instruction in climbing techniques and equipment explanation from knowledgeable guides and sherpas.
There are several uphill and downhill sections along the glacial moraines of the Mera La path. The location offers an amazing view of the peaks ahead and the valleys below. Following your exploration of the area, you will begin your walk back to Khare.
When you finish your hot breakfast in the morning, you will be leaving from Khare. To reach Mera La, you must ascend steeply along a rocky trail. The trail offers views of Mera Peak’s three peaks, Mera North, Mera Central, and Mera South.
Afterward, you travel down the trail between the moraine and the northern side glacier to arrive at Mera Base Camp’s campground. Regaining elevation, you follow the easy-to-level snow slopes by descending the routes towards the glacier.
Situated in a narrow area between the glaciers, the high camp hides behind a rocky section. Because of the cold and altitude, the walk becomes difficult and demanding. From the high camp, you can see all of the mountains in the Everest region, including Makalu, Lhotse, and Everest, as well as numerous glaciers.
Your trek today is challenging; you must rise at around two. Although the climb starts out slowly, the weather has a major influence. As you travel up the glacier, the first extremely cold weather will give way to warmer temperatures.
You prepare for your once-in-a-lifetime adventure by strapping crampons and ropes. Every step is laborious and the air is thin. Your objective is to go to the highest of the three summits. The final 40–50 metres to the summit are the hardest. Due to the high inclination, reaching the summit’s icy dome may require using jumars and a fixed rope.
You will experience immense happiness and a sense of accomplishment when reaching the summit of Mera Peak. After taking in the views of the sun-kissed landscape for a while, you start to make your way back to High Camp.
This extra day has been reserved for summiting in the event that your attempt to reach the summit on Day 12 is cancelled due to bad weather or illness. Additionally, this day might be utilised for emergencies such as unexpected incidents or delayed flights.
However, if everything goes according to plan, this day won’t be needed. As an alternative, you could stay in Kathmandu for the extra day of the journey.
You travel to Kothe along a trail through the forest from Khare. With all of the amazing scenery, the walk down to Kothe is rather lovely. Ascending gradually, you take in the magnificent views of the Himalayas as you approach the lovely town of Kothe.
After arriving at your destination, you will spend the night at a teahouse in Kothe. You can spend the night there and socialise with other trekkers.
The western portion of Hinku Valley is reached by first making a slow ascent through the valley. You go through a rhododendron forest on your trial. Along with passing numerous chortens, you will also travel past the Takho village.
You reach Thuli Kharka after one last climb. Yak herders also utilise this as a summer camp, and new lodges are constructed there.
Following your early morning meal, today is the final phase of your take your steps. A difficult climb will take you to the high mountain pass known as Zatrwa La. You can see a portion of the trail that you passed before, and the view from the pass is breathtaking.
Following a strenuous, lengthy ascent, you will descend to Chutanga through verdant areas and a forest. You reach Lukla after walking for hours. Since this is your last day in the Everest region, savour the scenery of the mountains.
Leaving the Sherpa heartland behind, you will take a flight to Kathmandu. After seeing the same scenes, you reach the nation’s capital. Once in Kathmandu, you have the option of relaxing or doing some last-minute shopping in Thamel.
You can take a guided tour or explore the city on your own if you still want to have adventures.
This is the last day of your adventure. After leaving the hotel, you’ll make your way to the airport. It’s time to leave this wonderful country behind. Three hours before your planned departure, you will be driven to the airport.
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Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit Mera Peak for climbing, and there are four appropriate dates to visit each year. The weather is cool and the environment is ideal during these seasons.
Rhododendron blossoms, orchids hanging from branches, and wildflowers all explode in the foothills in the springtime. The autumnal period has Magnificent vistas of the mountains and clear skies abound.
It is not advised to schedule this adventure during the monsoon or late winter months because of the risky climbing conditions caused by the snow and precipitation. The months of these two are off-season for climbing Mera Peak.
You get to eat both regular world cuisine, such as Indian, Italian, Tibetan, etc., and traditional Nepalese cuisine when travelling. Dinner and breakfast will be served at the same tea house where you spent the night.
Some of the most well-liked dishes include Chowmien, noodles, spaghetti, bread, soups, and Dal Bhat, a traditional Nepalese dish. At higher altitudes, there might not be a variety of food options available throughout the camp.
Comfortable tea houses or trekking lodges managed by Sherpa local families provide lodging along the entire trek. Tea houses in the lower regions (like the Lukla routes) provide basic amenities including mattresses, showers, and private bathrooms.
Higher-altitude tea houses could have fewer amenities, such as communal restrooms and rooms. Climbers need to be ready for differing degrees of convenience and comfort. Hot showers aren’t always showerheads; sometimes they’re just buckets of hot water.
Climbing Mera Peak, the highest trekking peak in Nepal at 6,476 meters (21,247 feet), is an exciting and challenging adventure. Proper preparation is essential to ensure safety, success, and enjoyment on this high-altitude climb. Here are some key steps to help you prepare for your Mera Peak expedition.
Mera Peak is a physically demanding climb, requiring good endurance and strength. Begin your training at least 3-4 months before your trip. Focus on cardiovascular exercises like running, cycling, or swimming to improve your stamina. Additionally, incorporate strength training, particularly for your legs and core, as these muscles are heavily used during both the trek and the climb itself.
One of the most important factors in a successful Mera Peak climb is proper acclimatization. Ascend gradually to allow your body to adjust to the thinner air at higher altitudes. Many trekkers first explore routes like the Annapurna Circuit Trek or the Langtang Valley Trek, which offer lower altitudes but similar conditions, making them great options for acclimatization. These treks can help prepare your body for the challenges of higher elevations, ensuring you are better prepared for Mera Peak’s ascent.
Mera Peak doesn’t require advanced mountaineering skills, but basic knowledge of climbing techniques is essential. Before attempting the summit, familiarize yourself with using crampons, ice axes, and ropes. If you are new to mountaineering, consider taking a short mountaineering course or practicing on smaller peaks to gain confidence.
Prior to attempting Mera Peak, it’s recommended to gain some experience on easier treks. Consider the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, which is a relatively moderate trek in Nepal, offering beautiful scenery and a taste of high-altitude hiking without the complexities of technical climbing. This will help you get accustomed to the rigors of trekking in the Himalayas and provide a solid foundation for the more challenging Mera Peak climb.
Proper gear is critical for your safety and comfort. Invest in high-quality clothing for extreme cold, such as a down jacket, thermal layers, and waterproof outer layers. You will also need mountaineering-specific gear like crampons, a harness, ropes, and an ice axe. If you’re unsure about what to bring, it’s possible to rent gear in Kathmandu before your trek.
The mental aspect of climbing Mera Peak is often overlooked but is equally important. Be prepared for long, physically exhausting days with challenging weather conditions. Mental resilience is key to overcoming the tough parts of the journey, especially during summit day, which can last 10-12 hours or more. Practice mindfulness techniques or meditation to stay calm and focused during difficult moments.
While it’s possible to trek to Mera Peak independently, hiring an experienced guide can make a significant difference. A local guide will not only help with navigation and logistics but also provide valuable advice on acclimatization, safety, and climbing techniques. They are familiar with the terrain and weather patterns, ensuring a safer experience.
The best times to climb Mera Peak are during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. During these months, the weather is stable, and the skies are clear, offering the best views of the surrounding mountains. Avoid the monsoon season (June to August), as it can bring unpredictable weather and increase the risk of avalanches.
On summit day, you’ll need to start early (around 1 or 2 a.m.) to reach the peak before conditions worsen. Be mentally prepared for the long and strenuous climb, which may take anywhere from 8 to 12 hours. Make sure you have sufficient energy, water, and snacks, and stay focused on maintaining a steady pace.
Keeping your body well-nourished and hydrated is vital for high-altitude climbs. While trekking, it can be hard to eat due to the reduced appetite at high altitudes, so it’s important to carry high-calorie, easily digestible foods such as energy bars, dried fruit, and nuts. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, as dehydration can contribute to altitude sickness.
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