Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. Soaring at 6,476m, it is a very high mountain but demands little or no technical skills to conquer via normal route. The peak is located to the east of Khumbu region (Everest BC area) and is very less frequented trail. Mera Peak consists three summits: Mera North (6,476m), Mera Central (6,461m) and Mera South (6,065m). The Mera north peak (which we summit) was first conquered by French team Marcle Jolly, G. Baus and L. Honills in 1975.
Mera Peak Climbing Itinerary has been scheduled in such a way that allows a gradual ascend and ensures proper acclimatization. As we cross Mera La and start a glacial climb, your body will be well-acclimatized. The trek goes through off beat path and explores rarely visited part of the Khumbu region – be prepared for an adventure of your lifetime. Once the lukla is passed, you will enjoy lush green forest of the lower Khumbu region before crossing high passes and rising up to more spare and rocky upper reaches. As we approach the Northern ridge of the peak, we walk across steep glaciers that feeds a stunning lake behind huge ridges of glacial moraine.
The Mera Peak brings a fairly taxing physical challenge. We recommend you to involve in physical fitness programs at least six weeks prior the trek and one that enhances your strength and endurance capacity. A regular hiking trip to the nearby hill is the best training.
Summit Day
Mera Peak summit starts very early in the morning and we climb via a northern route which is easier and safer route. The trip involves a gradual climb along a giant snow terrace and crevassed glacier. The summit of Mera Peak features dramatic view of Everest (8,848m), Cho Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m) and Chamlang (7,319m).
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to the hotel
Day 02: Trip preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu – Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok) (2,730m/8,956ft) – 40 min fight, 5 – 6 hours trek
Day 04: Trek starts: Paiya – Panggom (2,846m/9,337ft) – 5 – 6 hours
Day 05: Panggom to Ningsow (2,863m/9,393ft): 4-5 hours
Day 06: Ningsow to Chhatra Khola (2,800m/9,186ft): 7-8 hours
Day 07: Chhatra Khola to Kothe (3,691m/12,109ft): 6-7 hours
Day 08: Kothe to Thaknak (4,358m/14,297ft): 3-4 hours
Day 09: Thaknak to Khare (5,045m/16,486ft): 2-3 hours
Day 10: Khare: Acclimatization and pre–climb training
Day 11: Khare to Mera High Camp (5,780m/18,958ft): 6-7 hours
Day 12: Mera High Camp to Summit (6,461m/21,1907ft) and back to Khare (5045m/16,547ft): 8-9 hours
Day 13: Reserve Day for Contingency
Day 14: Khare to Kothe (3600m/11808ft): 4-5 hours
Day 15: Kothe to Thuli Kharka (4,300 m/14,107ft): 5-6 hours
Day 16: Thuli Kharka to Lukla via Zatrwa La pass: 6-7 hours
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu 1345 m
Day 18: Final departure
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to the hotel
Trip preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Flight: Kathmandu – Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok) (2,730m/8,956ft) – 40 min fight, 5 – 6 hours trek
Trek starts: Paiya – Panggom (2,846m/9,337ft) – 5 – 6 hours
Panggom to Ningsow (2,863m/9,393ft): 4-5 hours
Ningsow to Chhatra Khola (2,800m/9,186ft): 7-8 hours
Chhatra Khola to Kothe (3,691m/12,109ft): 6-7 hours
Kothe to Thaknak (4,358m/14,297ft): 3-4 hours
Thaknak to Khare (5,045m/16,486ft): 2-3 hours
Khare: Acclimatization and pre–climb training
Khare to Mera High Camp (5,780m/18,958ft): 6-7 hours
Mera High Camp to Summit (6,461m/21,1907ft) and back to Khare (5045m/16,547ft): 8-9 hours
Reserve Day for Contingency
Khare to Kothe (3600m/11808ft): 4-5 hours
Kothe to Thuli Kharka (4,300 m/14,107ft): 5-6 hours
Thuli Kharka to Lukla via Zatrwa La pass: 6-7 hours
Fly to Kathmandu 1345 m
Final departure
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