Mera Peak Climb – 17 Days
Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. Located at Hinku Valley, just beside the Khumbu region, the Mera peak climb offers excitement to both the amateur and expert climbers.
A technical climb, it’s harder than many other small peaks in Nepal. The trek starts from Lukla and up to Khare. From here, you climb all the way up to the summit and get back down. A challenging climb, a spare is kept to ensure you do not miss your summit for a bad weather.
The base camp of the Mera Peak is at an altitude of 5,300 m on the Hongu sector while the high camp is at an altitude of 5,800 m on a rocky projection. Prior peak climbing experience is not a necessary prerequisite for one to be able to climb Mera Peak; however, you must understand the risks involved and prepare yourself to take up the challenges of learning the skills quicker en trail.
Note: Keep a grace day to ensure you climb the summit even if you fail to do so the first day because of bad weather.
Trip Difficulty: Challenging
Requires prior experience of high-altitude trekking. The altitude may get over 6000 m and may require some climbing skills, such as; cramponing, ice-axing etc.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport. Star Standard meals at Kathmandu!
| Day 1 | Arrive in Kathmandu/Transfer to Hotel | – |
| Day 2 | Rest Day/Trek preparation | – |
| Day 3 | Fly to Lukla and Trek to Chutenga 3,430 m | 3-4 hours |
| Day 4 | Trek to Thuli Kharka 4,000 m | 5-6 ours |
| Day 5 | Trek to Mausam Kharka 3.430 m | 3-4 hours |
| Day 6 | Trek to Tangnang 4,360 m | 5-6 hours |
| Day 7 | Acclimatization at Tangnag | – |
| Day 8 | Trek to Khare 5,000 m | 4-5 hours |
| Day 9 | Acclimatization at Khare | – |
| Day 10 | Trek to Mera High Camp 5,800 m | 5-6 hours |
| Day 11 | Summit Mera Peak 6,476 m & Return to Lower Base Camp | 7 hours |
| Day 12 | Spare day for Additional attempt | – |
| Day 13 | Trek to Gothey 3,600 m | 4-5 hours |
| Day 14 | Trek to Thuli Kharka 4,250 m | 4 hours |
| Day 15 | Trek to Lukla via Zatwar La Pass 4,600 m | 5-6 |
| Day 16 | Fly to Kathmandu | – |
| Day 17 | Depart from Kathmandu | – |
Includes
- Arrival airport pick and drop.
- Dinner in one of the finest diners in Kathmandu before and after the trek.
- 3 Nights at ★★★ hotel in Kathmandu.
- Entire land commute during the trip
- Domestic flight fare, airport tax and domestic transfer.
- Standard Tea-house/ Lodge during the trek.
- (B,L,D) Meals during the trek.
- 1 Climbing Guide (Licensed & First Aid Trained), 1 Assistant Guide and 2 Porters
- Mountain climbing and other related permits
- Personal High-altitude Tents
- Kitchen equipment, cook and staff
- Duffel Bag
- Climbers’ Certificate (Issued by Government)
- Arrangement of Rescue/Medical Helicopter service; covered by your Insurance agency.
Excludes
- Visa & Processing Fee
- International flight fares
- Meals other than during the trek and before/after complimentary dinner
- Mineral water and refreshments during the trek
- Personal gears and equipment
- Travel insurance (Cover Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation charges)
- Guide/Porter Tipping
Group Climbing Gear- We Provide
- Rope, Harness, Ice-axe, Carabineers, Crampons
- F-8, Jumper, Helmet, Ice-Bar, and Ice-screw, Climbing permit
- Tent, foam mattress, sleeping bags, PAC
Testimonials
I had never done anything like this before, climbing a peak […] I summitted Mera Peak (6400+ meters) which I had my doubts on doing since I was coming directly from sea level, but was able to do it with no major problems! It was a great experience, the guides were amazing, the trip was amazing! ~Leah Thomas (USA)
Additional information
The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Our trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
Responsible Tourism
Currently, we help raise fund and donate it to help build schools and shelters at the Earthquake stricken regions of Central Nepal province. You can join the cause help donate or volunteer to teach at the primary level schools. Visit Community Center for more information.
- Arrival in Kathmandu At your arrival in Kathmandu, a member of our team will greet and receive you at the airport. You will be transferred to your hotel. Our representative will brief on your arrival about the trip. The rest of the day is yours. The evening we be spent enjoying complimentary local dinner one of the finest local diner with cultural program.
- Rest Day/Trek Preparation Today is the rest day. You can spend time relaxing, acclimatizing and preparing for the trek.
- Fly to Lukla & Trek to Chutenga Today you will fly to Lukla. It takes a little more than 35 minutes to reach the Lukla Airport. The first day of trek is get you warmed up for the upcoming days. The trail ascends to the village of Chutenga on the eastern side of Lukla.
- Trek to Thuli Kharka You start by hiking uphill to reach Zatrwaog. The route leads directly to the Zatrwa La at 4,600 m. The trail descends an hour taking you to Thuli Kharka.
- Trek to Mausam Kharka Today, you trek for about five hours to reach the Mausam Kharka. The path is uneven and leads through the Hinku valley. The trail further descends through forest with rhododendron, fir and pine trees. And reaches towards Mausam Kharka.
- Trek to Tangnang You hike northwards along the west bank of the Hinku Drangka River. The trail is populated area, and you may find many villages and settlesments en route. Upon crossing the villages you arrive at Gondishung which lies at an altitude of 4,350 m. Gondishung has a 200 years old monastery (gompa) beneath rock overhang. You will call it a day after reaching Tangnang.
- Acclimatization Day You spend the day acclimatizing at Tangnang or making a short hike upwards.
- Trek to Khare This leg of trek is fairly easy and you can enjoy more time relishing the sceneries of the surrounding peaks. After some walking and crossing a stream, the trail will lead you to Khare.
- Acclimatization Day You spend the day acclimatizing at Khare or making a short hike upwards.
- Trek to Mera High Camp The day starts with climbing a riff, and then follow the crest of the steep slope along a zigzag path right to the top. The route leads to the lower tongue of the Mera Glacier in less than two hours. Here you prepare your crampons to climb the 30-35 degree acclivity layered by ice and snow. There are well marked trails unless in case of fresh snowfall. You walk along the weaving path to reach Mera La and continue fopr couple of hours to reach the high camp and rest for the night.
- Mera Peak Summit & Return to the Base Camp It’s a Big Day! You start early, basically before before the dawn (2am -5 am). It can take up to six hours to reach the summit. To plain eye, the distance from the camp site to the summit looks very near, however, it’s a long climb up the ridge. Your goal is to reach the summit before the midday and return to lower base camp.
- Spare Summit Attempt A spare day is kept if you miss the summit the day before. It’s essential that you wait if the weather condition worsens. Keeping an extra day will ensures you can summit the peak one way or another.
- Trek to Gothey You descend down the Hinku valey to stay overnight at Gothey. It’s a short hike. You can spend the day throwing a small party.
- Trek to Thuli Kharka You head to Thuli Kharka leaving Gothey. It’s entirely a downhill hike.
- Trek to Lukla via Zatwar La Pass The final leg of the trip passes through Zatrwala pass and concedes at Lukla.
- Fly back to Kathmandu You can take the earliest possible flight back to Kathmandu. One of our representative will transfer you to your hotel. Later the evening, we will treat you with a complimentary dinner, a set of exquisite Nepalese cuisines.
- Departure from Kathmandu You will be transferred to the Airport to catch your flight back home.
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Package Price Date
Mera Peak Climb – 17 Days
Get this trip at $ 2,399USDTrips Details
| Trip Length | 17 days | |
| Climb Length | 02 days | |
| Activities | Trekking, Climbing | |
| Max. Altitude | 6,476 meters (21,240 ft) | |
| Trek Style | Tea-house (Lodges), Camping | |
| Meal | Full board on trip | |
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| Transportation | Private Vehicle, Domestic Flight | |
| Best Month | February, March, April, May, September, October, November | |
| Required (Min) | 2 Person |
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