Mera Peak Climbing
Mera peak is (6476 m / 21247 ft) officially the highest trekking peak in Nepal. Mera peak climbing is the perfect combination of the trekking through the most picturesque mountain sceneries, pristine forests, and awe inspiring atmosphere in the highest altitude in the world. On reaching the summit of the Mera peak one can view the rare scene of the wild and wooded valley of Hunku and Honku Drangkas and the rarest view of the southern face of the Everest. Apart from all this you can view the spectacular mountains like Kanchenjunga and Makalu to the east, Everest and Lhotse to the north, and Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu to the west. Mera peak climbing is an idyllic package for those who would love to trek through the un-spoilt landscape along with the most adventurous peak climbing.
To reach the Mera peak you take a flight to Lukla (2,800m.) and from Lukla you trek for six days all the way through the pristine rhododendron, oak, silver fir and birch forest and the cattle grazing field in the wilderness region of Hinku and Honku valley. En route you will explore through the alpine glacial lakes, huge moraine and beautiful scenery of the majestic peaks of Mt. Charmlang and Mt. Baruntse. You set up first base camp for Mera peak on the base of a large glacier. You set up two more camps one above the base camp on the glacier region and another on the crevasse field of the glacier at 5,800m. You use fixed rope to climb the steep last section of the climb to the peak.
Trip Fact
Starting from: Kathmandu/Lukla
Ending at: Lukla/Kathmndu
Trekking Duration: 16
Grade: Moderate-Difficult
Maximum Altitude: 6654 M (Mera Peak Top)
Transportation: Flight, Car
Mode of trekking tour: Teahouse or Camping
Mera Peak Climbing Itinerary 2013
Day 01: On Arrival in Tribhuwan International airport our representative will receive you and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Today you will spend a day getting the details information regarding the trip for basic preparation and make a permit.
Day 03: You take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2860m) and Trek to Phuiyan (2796m) for about 4-5 hrs.
Day 04: You trek from Phuiyan to Pangkogma (2846m) it takes approximately 6 hrs of continuous walking.
Day 05: You Trek from Pangkogma to Narjing Dingma (2690m). it takes approximately 6 hrs of continuous walk. En route you pass through the Takshindu Monastery and Lamjura leading up to the Pangkongma La Pass (3140m). from here you enter the beautiful Hinku valley.
Day 06: You trek from Narjing Dingma to Chalen Kharka (3440m),). It takes approximately 6 hrs of continuous walk.
Day 07: You trek from Chalen Kharka to Chunbu Kharka (4,200m). It takes approximately 6 hrs of continuous walk.
Day 08: You trek from Chunbu Kharka to Kote (3490m). It takes approximately 6 hrs of continuous walk.
Day 09: You trek from Kote (3490m) to Tangnang (4140m). It takes approximately 5-6 hrs of continuous walk.
Day 10: You take a day rest in Tangnang as Acclimatization Day.
Day 11: You trek from Tangnang to Mera Base Camp (4940m). It takes approximately 5-6 hrs of continuous walk.
Day 12: You take a day as Acclimatization day at Base Camp at an altitude of 5,300m.
Day 13: Since the weather condition remains unpredictable in high Himalayas you take a day as Spare for Summit
Day 14: You gradually climb up to the High Camp to an altitude of 5,800m.
Day 15: Today you attempt to Mera peak summit Summit and back to the base camp. Climbing for approximately 08 hrs continuously.
From the summit, you can see great spectacular mountain views, including Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Kanchanjunga (8586 m), Mt. Lhotse(8516 m), Mt. Makalau(8485 m ) and more other mountains having over 7000m height.
Day 16: You trek back to Kote. It takes approximately 5-6 hrs of continuous walk.
Day 17: You trek back to Cetera (4190m). It takes approximately 5-6 hrs of continuous walk.
Day 18: You trek back to Lukla. It takes approximately 5-6 hrs of continuous walk.
Day 19: You take a flight back to Kathmandu
Day 20: Departure from Nepal to onward destinations.
Note: The proposed itinerary is a standard pattern for guideline. You can modify this climbing/expedition itinerary according to your time and requirements. The Itinerary may be changed after understanding by both agency and client.
Cost / Price
Price for the trip will provide after your requirements. The trip cost/price depends on the following facts
- Size of climbing group (number of climbing member)
- Service you want to use, Full Board Service or Base Camp service
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Mode of transport
- Number of Climbing crews (staffs) you want
- Climbing Service above Base Camp
Cost Include
- All airport pick-up and drop-off service including domestic and international flights
- Accommodation in Kathmandu for 4 nights on B/B basis.
- One day sightseeing of Kathmandu city with English speaking tour guide
- Trekking guides for trekking
- Experienced, Trained and Government Licensed Climbing Guide(s) during climbing
- Necessary porters for trekking/climbing (A porter carries 25-30 Kg)
- Kathmandu – Lukla round flight tickets to all climbing team (climbing members and staffs)
- Trekking and camping equipments such as camping tents, mattress, sleeping bags, down jackets.
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners) and available accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Guest Houses or tents for members and staffs during trek and climbing in twin sharing basis.
- Trekking Permit fee
- TIMS card (Trekkers Information Management System) fee
- Peak Climbing permit
- All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal
- All wages, equipments, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved staffs.
- First Aid medical kit
- Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication (available for members with the cost of US$ 4 per minute call)
- Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required.
- Required fixed and dynamic rope during climbing period.
- Emergency Oxygen and mask regulator.
- Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu before departure.
- Company service charges
- Garbbage Deposite & other Government Ta
Cost Exclude
- International Flight Tickets
- Meal in Kathmandu (Lunch and Dinner, except farewell dinner)
- Personal nature expenses such as energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates etc
- Services such as Laundry Expenses, hot water ect
- Expenses of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phones and Internet expenses
- Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears
- Any extra services or products or offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations,
- Any additional staff other than specified.
- Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses.
- Oxygen Cylinders, Masks, Hoses and Regulators
- Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Travel Insurance and helicopter rescue.
- Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at the arrival)
- Ice fall Garbage Deposit fees (Sharing with other member) if applicable.
- Wake talkies & Filming permit.
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
- Any other service not included in "Cost Includes" section
