Mera Peak Climbing
Overview
Mera Peak, situated in the Khumbu region of Nepal, is one of the most popular trekking peaks in the Himalayas, standing tall at an elevation of 6,476 meters (21,247 feet). A Mera Peak climbing trip also offers adventurers a thrilling and rewarding experience, combining breathtaking landscapes, challenging climbs, and cultural immersion.
The journey begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, followed by a trek through picturesque Sherpa villages, lush forests, and beautiful valleys. As you ascend, the trail also gradually unveils the stunning views of towering peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu, creating a sense of awe and inspiration.
The Mera Peak climbing itinerary typically includes ample acclimatization days to adapt to the high altitude and minimize the risk of altitude sickness. These rest days also offer opportunities to explore nearby villages, interact with the friendly Sherpa people, and gain insights into their unique mountain culture and traditions.
Awe-inspiring Heights: Conquering Mera Peak’s Snowy Majesty
The climb itself requires basic mountaineering skills, such as using crampons, ice axes, and ropes. A professional climbing guide accompanies the expedition, ensuring safety and providing guidance throughout the ascent. The final summit push is an exhilarating experience as you make your way up the snow-covered slopes, surrounded by the vast Himalayan panorama.
Reaching the summit of Mera Peak is a truly unforgettable moment. Standing on the top, you are rewarded with awe-inspiring views that extend far beyond the horizon, with endless snow-capped peaks stretching as far as the eye can see. The sense of achievement and the overwhelming beauty of the surroundings create memories that last a lifetime.
After descending from the summit, the return journey follows a different trail, offering a fresh perspective on the landscape. The descent is often accompanied by a mixture of emotions, as you bid farewell to the majestic Himalayas and reflect on the incredible journey you have undertaken.
Conclusion and Summary
In conclusion, a Mera Peak climbing trip is a remarkable adventure that combines the joys of trekking, mountaineering, and cultural exploration. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, immerse in nature’s grandeur, and create memories of a lifetime.
Itinerary
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DAY 01: KATHMANDU- LUKLA (APPROX.2840M)-CHUTTANGA (APPROX.3050M)–4 HRS
Early in the morning fly from Kathmandu to lukla takes about 35 minutes and stay overnight in lukla the get way to Everest. In afternoon make a small trip around lukla. It’s up hill walk through the forest for 4 hrs to chuttanga.
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DAY 02: CHUTTANGA TREK CHATTRA (APPROX 3800M) (6 HRS)
Its steep uphill walk for 4 hrs till the pass of chattra la (4300m) from where we could have nice Mountain View and then 2 hrs down hill walk takes us to chattra.
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DAY 03: CHHATRA- KOTHE (APPROX. 3500M) -6 HRS
The trail goes down hill through mixed forest all the way to the river and then up hill following the river all the way to kothe. The day as well you will see good Mountain View as well as view of mera peak. It takes 5 hrs down hill and 1 hr up hill walk to reach kothe, our overnight place.
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DAY 04: KOTHE- THAGNAK (APPROX. 4300M) - 4-5 HRS
From kothe trail follow the river up ward all the way to Thagnak. In this day you can have great view of Mera, Mera la Glacier and other mountain as well. Thagnak is a small Sherpa Village, stay overnight in Thagnak.
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DAY 05: REST DAY FOR ACCLIMATIZE
REST DAY FOR ACCLIMATIZE
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DAY 06: TANGNAG (APPROX 4300M)-KHARE (APPROX.5000M) (5 HRS)
This is an up hill trail. You can have view to Mera peak, Kusum Kangaru and many more. On this day the trail goes up for 2 hrs then nice walk till the place call dig kharka then again steep ascend to khare for about 2 hrs. Enjoy the alpine zone walk and stay overnight in Khare.
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DAY 07: REST DAY IN KHARE FOR ACCLIMATIZATION
Check your climbing gear and if you like to, do a day hike from khare.
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DAY 08: KHARE – HIGH CAMP (5500M) - 6-7 HRS
It’s about one hour cliff walk and then ice climb to mera la. From here its gradual up hill climb to high camp. On this day you could have magnificent mountain view including world highest Mt. Everest., Makalu, Lhotse, Cho-oyu etc
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DAY 09: HIGH CAMP- MERA PEAK- KHARE (10-11 HRS)
Early morning start the climbing. It’s up hill climbing to Mera peak from high camp. The 100 meter is steep up hill climb to reach the top of mera peak. takes about 5 hrs then all the way back down hill to khare. Mera peak offers great mountain view including the world highest mountains.
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DAY 10: KHARE TREK TO KOTHE (6 HRS)
KHARE TREK TO KOTHE (6 HRS)
It’s down hill walk to kothe
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DAY 11: KOTE TO CHATTRA (6 HRS)
KOTE TO CHATTRA (6 HRS)
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DAY 12: CHATTRA TO CHUTTANGA (6 HRS)
CHATTRA TO CHUTTANGA (6 HRS)
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DAY 13: CHUTTANGA TO LUKLA (4 HRS)
CHUTTANGA TO LUKLA (4 HRS)
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DAY 14: LUKLA TO KATHMANDU
LUKLA TO KATHMANDU
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DAY 15: DEPATURE TO YOUR HOME OR FREE DAY / FARE WELL DAY.
DEPATURE TO YOUR HOME OR FREE DAY / FARE WELL DAY.
Important note on itinerary: Although Ever effort will be made to follow the schedule above, this itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, route conditions, conditions of trekkers, conditions of staff and other factors which is beyond our control.
Enjoy Trek!
Include / Exclude
Cost Includes:
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- Roundtrip flights Kathmandu-Lukla and Lukla-Kathmandu
- International and Domestic airport transfers Pick up and Drop
- 3 Nights hotel accommodation in double rooms with breakfast in Kathmandu
- Accommodation while trekking in the best mountain lodges
- Tented accommodation in the base camp
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with tea/coffee during the trek and
- Mera Peak Climbing Permit and necessary paperwork
- All trekking permits (National Park Permit, Entrance fee and TIMS)
- Garbage Disposal Fee and required Garbage management
- Experienced and professional climbing Sherpa
- Porter service for members personal baggage upto base camp and return
- Well-trained and friendly base camp staff, cook and support staff
- Insurance, wages, and allowances for climbing Sherpa and support staff
- Kitchen, Dining, Toilet, Store, Sleeping Tents for Base Camp and High Camp
- Technical skills climbing training at the base camp for members
- Central climbing equipment such as rope, ice screw, snow bar, etc
- Everest Expeditions Nepal Duffle bags for all expedition members
- Welcome dinner with Nepal Challenge Trek team in Kathmandu
- Certificate of Achievement on successful completion of the expedition
- Gamma Bag / Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) in case of emergency
- Oxygen Cylinder bottles in case of emergencies
- A comprehensive First Aid Medical Kit
Cost Excludes:
- Visas and travel insurance
- Summit Bonus tip ($200 P/P)
- Entertainment and food ( Kathmandu )
- Bottled drinks and beverages
- Evacuation (will be done in your account)
- Tips (Service Charge in Hotel and Restaurants are included)
- Single supplement Charges
- Laundry, Phone services, Personal expenditure transactions
- Optional trips
- Tea breaks, chocolates or other snacks and any meals beside breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Delay and cancellation because of natural phenomenon
- International flights to Kathmandu
Price per person
Usefull Information
Notice on Domestic Flight (Kathmandu – Lukla)
The Government of Nepal has announced an issue for the flight operation to Lukla. Most of the flights to Lukla will commence from Ramechhap until further notice to avoid the heavy traffic congestion in Kathmandu airport. The airport in Ramechhap is located 130km from Kathmandu (approximately 3-4 hours drive)
Alternatively, helicopter arrangements can be made on 5 people sharing basis with the addition of USD 500 for one way flight per person to change your airplane flights to the helicopter. We will try to coordinate and form groups at the airport for this arrangement, but we cannot guarantee it. The drive to Ramechhap and flight to Lukla is almost always guaranteed unless the flight is canceled due to bad weather conditions.
Travelers are suggested to advise us on the prefer.
Best Seasons
The most favorable seasons for Mera peak Climbing and Amphu Lapcha Pass are Spring ( April and May) and Autumn (mid September to mid November). We do have some departures during some other months as well because we would like to offer some opportunities for people who cannot make their holidays during the best months. The best months has been defined on the basis of visibility and weather condition.
Equipment List
CLIMBING GEARS
Personal Climbing Gears:
-Ice Screw (each individual need ice screw for Kyajo Ri)
-Ice axe
-Crampons
-Harness
-Tape Slings (2)
-Screwgate Carabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock)
-Descender/Abseil Device
-Plastic Mountaineering Boots
-Ascender (jumar)
-Helmet (optional)
Group Climbing Gears:
-Rope*
-Ice Hammer*
-Snow bar*
CLOTHINGS
Head:
– Sun hat or scarf
– Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
– Sunglasses with UV protection
Lower Body:
– Under Garments
– Hiking shorts
– Lightweight cotton long pants
– Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
– Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
– Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Feet:
– Thin, lightweight inner socks
– Thick, warm wool hiking socks
– Hiking boots with spare laces
– Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp
-Gaiters
Upper Body:
– T-shirts
– Light and expedition weight thermal tops
– Fleece jacket or pullover
– Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
– Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
– Down vest and/or jacket *
Hands:
– Lightweight gloves
– Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal)
Accessories:
– Sleeping bag rated to -30 degree centigrade and below (depends on season)*
– Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
– Trekking Bags/Duffel bag *
– Basic First Aid Kit
– Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag
– Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
– Trekking Poles
– Water bottle (2) or camel bag
– Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)
– Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)
Toiletries:
– 1 medium sized quick drying towel
– Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
– Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
– Deodorants
– Nail clippers
– Face and body moisturizer
– Feminine hygiene products
– Small mirror
Personal Hygiene:
– Wet wipes (baby wipes)
– Tissue /toilet roll
– Anti bacterial hands wash
Extras/Luxuries:
– Binoculars
– Reading book
– Trail Map/Guide book
– Journal & Pen
– Walkman
– Pencils and small notebooks
– Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
– Swimming customs (for Kathmandu
FAQs
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Best Seasons March to May, September to November
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Group Size 1-15
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Duration 15 DAYS BOOKING OPEN FOR 2023
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Maximum Altitude 6476M
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Trek Difficulty Challenging
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