Mera Peak

19 Days

One of the most sought after peaks in the Himalayas by the mountaineers, be it the professional climbers or the amateur, this peak is suitable for all. It is the second highest peak in the group of “Trekking Peaks” whose climbing permit management is done by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). There are 27 such Trekking Peaks whose climbing is regulated by the NMA. Some of the iconic peaks since taken out of the NMA Peak list can be climbed free of climbing permit fee that peaks are – Yala Peak (in Langtang area), Kongma La Peak (between Dingboche & Lobuche), Chhukung Ri (near Chhukung village) etc.

Trip type: Peak climbing, trekking, exploring,
Activities: Adventure/technical
Group of: solo to 15 pax
Location: between of Sagarmath & Makalu Barun National Park areas, East Nepal.
Trip duration: 19 to 21 days
Altitude: 6476m/21245ft.
Country: Nepal,
Season: Autumn, Spring & Summer,
Difficulty: Medium to difficult/technical mountaineering,

Overview

Mera Peak (6476m/21244ft) is one of the most sought after peaks in the Himalayas by the mountaineers, be it the professional climbers or the amateurs. This peak lures all for its height, the amazing slope that leads to the summit above 6000m and of course the amazing sceneries!

We at Alpine Exodus are operating this peak climbing from longtime back, therefore we have gained enough experiences and we have so many happy, satisfied clients around the world. We tailor your trek itinerary to the Base Camp by more than one itineraries depending on your interest and acclimatization condition. No matter which you choose, you’re sure to have the spectacular sceneries and some of the finest views from the remote Himalayas. The one here we have given is the safest one, suitable for all – even for beginners or the less acclimatized climbing parties.

By location this peak is situated in the border of Sagarmatha (or Everest) National Park and Makalu–Barun National Park area. It’s Base Camp can be accessed by more than one trekking routes; no matter which you take all are beautiful, adventurous and full of natural sceneries.

The climbing route is majorly a long inclined slope except some 60m below the High Camp and another 20m below the summit are technical ascending with ropes and other equipment. Compare to the peak summit, this is considered an easy. The hard part for this peak climbing is the long walking along the slope after High Camp to summit. Anyway the climbing is very adventurous and scenic and it’s a great victory above 6000 meter peak in the Himalayas.

The summit view includes six of the eight thousand meter peaks, like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Lhotse Tsar, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Makalu & Mt. Kanchanjunga and many others famous and beautiful seven or six thousanders.

Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu, airport reception and transfer to hotel in Thamel. Room check in is followed by welcome drinks and trip briefing. We will handover you all the permits, flight tickets, and any other documents you might need for the trip similarly, a copy of your insurance paper is received as well. Later free time in which you may hang around by your hotel location or just rest at the room. In the evening there will be welcome dinner.

A day in Kathmandu before embarking in the remote mountain. You may utilize it as a time to explore the old part of the Kathmandu valley. You may include the Boudhanath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Kathmandu durbar square. Also it’s good to check your equipment once again and if anything is running shortage, Kathmandu is the last best place to add up. Similarly, if there are any last minute questions, you may ask to Krishna, the owner/manager of Alpine Exodus anytime.

The flight to Lukla is made either from Kathmandu which is only 10-15 min drive from your hotel in Thamel or from Ramechhap which is about 5hrs drive. So, driving is started accordingly.

If there's the flight from Ramechhap, even an afternoon drive on the Day 02 can be arranged for which we discuss once we know the departing airport.

The flight from is decided by the Civil Aviation, a government body as per the load at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Generally for March through May & Oct through November flights are made from Ramechhap.

If the flight is from Kathmandu, it takes 25 min and if from Ramechhap it's only 17min and all the flights are to be made in the morning.

Landing at the Tenzing Hillary Airport (2850m/9349ft), Lukla, you will be met by the porters and other crew members. The guide will escort you to one of the lodges for the first cup of hot drinks in the Khumbu or Sagarmatha area until which the porters complete assorting the loads. Soon you will be ready to hit the trail and today's journey isn't that far. It's only 3-4hrs journey to Paiya (2740m/8988ft). Today's hiking mostly downhill along the classical trail would be connected from Jiri until Lukla airport got high attention. At Paiya, good lodges are available for the accommodation and meals.

Extra day in Kathmandu. Hotel.

Fly back your home. Happy see off!

Services:

  • Airport pick up and transfer,
  • Hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast (twin sharing),
  • Flight ticket to Lukla and return Kathmandu (or both ways) from airport as permitted Kathmandu or Ramechhap,
  • All group-nature equipment (main rope, fixed rope, snow bars, tents etc) climbing permits, garbage fees, Sagarmatha National Park, Makalu – Barun National Park entry tickets/fees,
  • 1 trekking guide and necessary number of porters, normally the client-porter ratio will be 2:1,
  • Everyday 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) based on Lodges en-route from Lukla to Khare and back,
  • Above Khare (this is the actual Climbing Period) there will be camp based arrangement; still it is the full board,
  • All staffs and crew members’ daily wages, work insurance (Mera area regarded a hard trek so the insurance is a ‘must’), warm clothes and shoes for the porters, etc.
  • Welcome dinner in one of the Nepalese restaurants (typical Nepalese cuisines) in Kathmandu, on which your guide and the available number of staffs supporting your trip will join. This is also a good chance for the last minutes Q&A or anything that are forgotten to ask or discuss.
  • City tours in Kathmandu on your available times (entry fees - exclude!),
  • Duffle bags, trekking maps, and number of services that Alpine Exodus is providing to its valued clients regularly from many years...

Extras:

  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu,
  • Warm clothes, rain wear, personal equipment for trek and climbing (except the above listed of Group Nature equip). All those personal equipment we can rent out with addition costs.
  • Cold drinks, bar bills, telephone, laundry expenses. Mineral/bottled, boiled water etc.
  • Personal gratitude or the loyalties (tips) to your guide, driver, porter/s, assistant etc.
  • International air fare and Nepal visa fee.
  • Entry fees for the city tours or sightseeing when any in Kathmandu or any other extra nights stay in Kathmandu (hotels),
  • Personal insurance for trekking, climbing etc. Please make your insurance with full medical expenses and helicopter rescue covering in case needed.
From $ 1,849
/ Person