Mera peak climbing
Mera peak climbing An adventurous feat on top striking Mera Peak within remote and the hidden valley of Khumbu exciting walks away from the mainstream of Khumbu and Everest region within close views of mountains Into enchanting woodland with tall rhododendron-magnolia, oaks, birch, and pines trees Walk into alpine hills covered with the green woodland on-route arctic zone of ice and glaciers Explore the hidden areas where few trekkers seldom visit this tranquil wilderness of pristine environment Scenic flights to and from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu with the array of mountain range views”
Mera Peak Climbing is one of the highest trekking peaks of Nepal Himalaya that rise high above 6,461 m / 21, 1907 ft located within hidden areas of Inkhu valley, east of Khumbu and south of Everest, where very few trekkers and explorer hardly use this path to reach around Mera Peak and Inkhu valley. A great opportunity for trekkers and climbers to explore this undisturbed tranquil environment of sheer wilderness enclosed within a series of giant peaks of eastern Khumbu valley with the stunning panorama of surrounding hills and snow-capped mountains.
Mera peak climbing is an adventure of least technical effort where we have used the grade as ‘F’ means Facial Easy was taken from French and Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification Systems, where the ascent is reachable however all climbers require full climbing gears like crampons, ice ax and as well ropes on the descent to make the climb a great success and safety. Starting our adventure Mera Peak Climb, taking a short scenic flight to Lukla from the capital Kathmandu at Lukla with time for the refreshing stop, a busy Sherpa town with an airstrip named after late legendary mountaineers Tenzing and Hillary’ the first to conquer Mt. Everest on May 29th, 1953.
From Lukla heading into the pure wilderness away from human settlements and villages crossing high ridges to reach within beautiful Inku valley covered in tall trees of rhododendron, pines, oaks, and magnolia, and soon green vegetation and tree lines fade to arctic cold temperatures at Mera Base Camp within the ice, moraine, and glaciers.
We have set the itinerary with time for rest and practice before the big adventure and a climb on top of Mera Peak of least technical difficulty where our expert guide leads you on top facing exceptional views with the array of peaks with Everest, Makalu, and as far towards Kanchenjunga in the eastern horizon.
After a successful and safe climb return journey on the same trail allows you more scenic views with interesting walks all the way back to Lukla for the flight to Kathmandu with the wonderful memory and adventurous journey on Mera Peak Climbing.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels
Day 02: Kathmandu with an interesting sightseeing tour and preparations for trek-climb.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,830 m and trek to Chutanga 3,430m -04 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Thuli-Kharka 4,300m – 06 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Mousum-Kharka 3,430m- 04 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Tagnag 4,360m -05 hrs.
Day 07: Rest day for acclimatization.
Day 08: Trek to Khare 5,000m- 05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Mera Base Camp 5, 300m – 04 hrs
Day 10: Trek and climb to High Camp 5,780 m – 04 hrs
Day 11: Climb Mera Summit 6,461 m / 21, 1907 ft – 08 hrs
Day 12: Trek to Khothey 3,600 – 06 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Thuli-Kharka 4,200 m- 05 hrs.
Day 14: Trek back to Lukla – 07 hrs.
Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.
Day 16: In Kathmandu free and spare days for individual activities.
Day 17: International departure for homeward
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels
On reaching Kathmandu via respective airlines well received by company guides and staff for a short drive in the hub of Kathmandu city where your hotels are located.After checking into your lovely rooms and getting refreshed join in at the Hotel lobby for a group briefing regarding treks and climb with other useful information to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable and pleasant. The evening includes a group welcome dinner in nice Nepalese restaurants with cultural programs as entertainment the dinner.
Day 02: Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour, trek, and climb preparations.
The morning after hearty breakfast, as per the given time our city and tour guide will lead you to the heart of Kathmandu city, for an exciting historical and heritage tour of old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square of historical importance including the Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess) Kastamandap Temple where Kathmandu name derived from, a temple built with the wood of a single tree, tour of the old palace during the reign of Malla and late Shah kings. Tour leads to the famous landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa with all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, afternoon back to the hotel, after an interesting tour rest of the day free at leisure and preparation for Mera Peak climb and Trek.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,830 m and trek to Chutanga 3,430m -04 hrs.
Starting early morning transfer to domestic airport for the short and scenic flight to Lukla, taking a smaller aircraft (Twin Otter or Dornier) during 30 minutes on air with amazing views of Himalayan series of peaks with Mt. Everest, as the plane lands on its unique runways reaching at Tenzing & Hillary airport in Lukla. At Lukla time for rest and start the first day's walks past Lukla town and Sherpa farm villages with well-tended crops and vegetable fields and terraces with occasional views of snow-capped peaks of Kwangde and Kusum Kanguru, and then reaching our first overnight stop of the trek at Chutanga, with first night camping within the midst of the lovely forested area.
Day 04: Trek to Thuli-Kharka 4,300m - 06 hrs.
Morning heading for the climb on rocky ridges of Kalo-Himal and Naulekh crossing over Zatwar-la above 4,450m, over boulders, offers scenic views of Dudh Kosi river valley with peaks of Karyolung and Lumding Himal, an hour downhill to Thuli-Kharka for the overnight stop.
Day 05: Trek to Mousum-Kharka 3,430m - 04 hrs.
After a pleasant stop at Thuli-Kharka, a short morning walk downhill and an excellent view of Peak 43 and Kusum Kanguru peaks, reaching a scenic Inku valley, facing views of Mera Peak and into rhododendron and pine forest, as walk leads on the gradual path to reach a summer pasture at Mosum-Kharka for other overnight stops.
Day 06: Trek to Tagnag 4,360m -05 hrs.
From the Museum-Kharka walk follows due north leaving a forested area into a wide-open valley with pasture land, the walk continues to a small bridge to reach Gondishung near Tagnag area, a place with small wooden huts and shelters of stone wall enclosures. Gondishung with an interesting 200-year-old small Gompa (monastery/shrine), from here continue to walk for another hour to overnight stop at Tagnag, a small yak herder’s temporary settlement, at present few small lodges exist.
Day 07: Rest day at Tagnag for acclimatization.
Perfect height and a scenic spot at an altitude of 4,360 m, a free and rest for acclimatization, before heading higher ground unto Mera Peak climb, at Tagnag take a short hike to get the best views of Peak 43 and Mera Peak.
Day 08: Trek to Khare 5,000m- 05 hrs.
From Tagnag starting with a moderate walk within glorious scenery within Inkhu valley, as our route follows a moderate trail over moraine and dam of Charpatti Tal (lake), lined with cairns with glacial lake, climbing for a short while as the path leads downhill to a large pasture land at Dig Kharka, walking for an hour across the boulder-strewn hillside to reach Khare for set overnight camp.
Day09: Trek to Mera Base Camp 5, 300 m - 04 hrs.
Today, our walk leads towards our main target and destination at Mera peak base camp for the climb, as the walk leads over Mera Glacier, and then straight into ice sections for short while, then with a gentle descent to reaching Mera Base Camp for the overnight camp, afternoon relax and preparation for Mera Peak climb.
Day 10: Trek and climb to High camp 5,780 m - 04 hrs
After a pleasant and exciting stop at Mera base camp, our adventure leads further to set up a High Camp to make the climb more approachable to Mera Peak summit, morning after leaving Mera base camp, a walk leads across Mera La to reach Mera High Camp. Walking at high altitude with few stops in between reaching Mera High Camp, to set up the last camp before the climb, afternoon our expert guide will scout the area of the route of the climb and fix ropes where necessary, rest of the day preparing for Mera Peak climb this high camp offers an outstanding view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse peaks.
Day 11: Climb Mera Peak summit at 6,461 m / 21, 1907 ft - 08 hrs
A Final Day! Starting the very early morning with a climb to the summit, as climb leads to a steep slope; after a hard and tough climb of the least technical difficulty then reaching on Mera Peak main summit, where you feel on top of the world at this extreme height facing a panorama of high peaks with Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho- Oyu all the way in the eastern horizon Mt. Kanchenjunga including series of other snow-capped peaks with successful ascent descend back to base camp.
Day 12: Trek to Khothey 3,600 m -06 hrs.
After a grand moment and wonderful experience, return journey to Lukla a nice pleasant walk leads to Kothey for the overnight stop.
Day 13: Trek to Thuli -Kharka 4,200 m- 06 hrs.
From Khothey morning walk leads back into tree lines of blue Himalayan pines and rhododendrons, passing grazing areas with a gentle climb with views of Mera Peak and other high mountains, at Thuli– Kharka for the last camp before Lukla.
Day 14: Trek to Lukla - 07 hrs.
Our last day trek of this marvelous adventure will be a long walk to reach Lukla, where our route leads back retracing the same path with the climb over Kalo Himal ridges crossing Zatrwa-Og and Zatrwa-La after a hard climb then downhill all the way to Lukla past Chutanga for last overnight stop in the comfort of nice lodge and a farewell dinner with guides, staff, and porters.
Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu 1,345 m and transfer to your hotels.
After a wonderful experience around high mountains and hills, transfer to Lukla airport for the scenic flight back to Kathmandu, on reaching at Kathmandu after an awesome scenic short flight with great experience and adventure on Mera Peak Climb, and then transfer to your hotels with the afternoon free at leisure for last day shopping souvenirs and handicrafts.
Day 16: In Kathmandu free days for individual activities and rest.
We have reserved an extra day in Kathmandu in case of flight delay and cancellation at Lukla which might happen sometimes due to unfavorable bad weather conditions, if all goes well as per our Well Plan enjoy this free day with individual activities and shopping or relax with wonderful memories and experience of the climb on Mera Peak.
Day 17: International Departure for Homeward bound.
Last day in Nepal in the country of high Himalayan mountains with fascinating culture, after a memorable experience and adventure on Mera Peak climb, as per your international flight time our staff transfers you to the airport for the flight homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective countries.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast as per the programme.
- Airport / Hotel transfers.
- Expert Climbing Guide and porter
- Three meals in a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with hot beverage and snacks whilst on trekking.
- Cozy guesthouse and Tented camp accommodation whilst on trekking.
- Sagarmatha National Park entry and trekking peak royalty fees.
- All necessary staff with an experienced fluent English speaking trekking and expedition guide trained and licensed by Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), cook and assistant expedition guide.
- Highly experienced trekking porters to carry luggage (1porter per 2 trekkers).
- Staff food, accommodation, clothing, salary & insurance.
- All necessary ground transportation.
- All governmental paperwork and procedures.
- All government and local taxes.
- Satellite phones and Gamow bag.
- Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a typical Nepali restaurant.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
- Visa fee for Nepal.
- International airfares, extra baggage, and cargo charges
- Visa Fee.
- Personal trekking Equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
- Meals and extra night (more than stated in itinerary) accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Personal expenses
- Personal expedition equipment.
- Bar and beverage bills.
- Your Travel and Rescue Insurance.
- Rescue & Evacuation costs.
- Your optional and extended trips e.g. sightseeing, rafting etc. (other than the negotiated)
- Gratitude (tip) for staff.
Main rope, Down Sleeping, Bag, Down Jacket, Gore-Tex jacket, Trouser, Climbing boots, Trekking boot, ICE-axe with Ice hammer, Rucksack, Crampon, Stick, Harness, Get up (Boot clover), Snow Glass, ICE Screws, snow Shavel, Carbine Lock & unlock, Head Lights, Wind Proof Jacket & trouser, Down Trouser, Wind Proof Trouser, Water Bottle, Woolen Gloves, Bag Cover, Wind mask for climbing, Climbing gloves, Socks for climbing, Personal Medicine, Eight figure, Knife
Note: You can bring the necessary gears from your own country or can buy or hire from the stores at Kathmandu.
PERSONAL CLIMBING GEAR FOR TREKKING PEAKS
Plastic Boot a pair
Crampons a pair
Ice Axe one
Harness one
Carabineer or Karabiner two each
Snow Gaiters a pair
Snow / Sun Glass one each
Warm Gloves a pair
Wind Proof Jacket & Trouser. a set each
Down Jacket one each
Down sleeping bags one each with inner linear
Main Ropes 200m ( 50m per person) as per the peak is chosen
Snow Bar 2 / 4 pieces depending upon group size.
Ski Pole (optional) one each
Following items can be bought or hired in Kathmandu.