Mera Peak Climbing

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Hotel in Kathmandu, Tea House During Trek & Camping at Highcamp
Grade:	Moderate Trekking and Technical Peak Climbing
Max Altitude:	6,476 m/21,245 ft
Transportation:	Private Vehicle/Flight
Meals:	As Mentioned In the Itinerary
Duration :	18 Nights/19 Days
Group Size:	1 to 15 People

Highlights of The Trip

Climb Mera Peak (6,476 m) and admire the views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-you, Manaslu and Kanchenjunga
Mera Peak, highest climbing peak in Khumbu Region
Trek to the World's Inspirational Khumbu, Everest Region and enjoy Sherpa Culture
Trek through the Remote villages Pangoma and Ningsow
Cross Zatra La (4,600m) and walk into Hinko Valley

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Preparation

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (40 minutes) and trek to Paiya(Chutok)(2730 m/8,955 ft)-4/5 Hours

Day 04: Trek to Pangoma(2,850 m/9,350 ft)-5/6 Hours

Day 05: Trek to Ningsow(2,863 m/9,993 ft)-4/5 Hours

Day 06: Trek to Chetra Khola(2,800 m/9,186 ft)-7/8 Hours

Day 07: Trek to Kothe (3,700 m/1, 2175 ft)-6/7 Hours

Day 08: Trek to Thagnak(-4,350 m/14,310 ft)-4/5 Hours

Day 09: Trek to Khare (5,000m/16,450 ft)-3 Hours

Day 10: Acclimatization and Climbing Training

Day 11: Trek to Mera High Camp (5,800 m/19,085 ft)-6/7 Hours

Day 12: Final Summit Day to Mera Peak (6,476 m/21,245 ft) and Return to Khare-8/9 Hours

Day 13: Contingency Day

Day 14: Trek Back to Kothe (5/6 Hours)

Day 15: Trek to Thuli Kharka( 4,310 m/14,180 ft)-5/6 Hours

Day 16: Trek back to Lukla-6/7 Hours

Day 17: Contingency Day

Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 19: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Mera Peak (6,476 m/21,245 ft) is the highest climbing peak of Nepal in Khumbu, Everest Region which is dominated by world’s tallest mountain, Mt. Everest(8,848 m). Mera Peak Climbing is challenging peak because of elevation and requires basic mountaineering skills and descent fitness level. Five of the world’s highest mountains can be seen from the top of the peak namely, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-you, Manaslu and Kanchenjunga. For those, who want to experience mountaineering, this is the best option of the peak as it needs rope fixing, training, crossing glaciers and camping at Mera High Camp. Mera has 3 main peaks namely, Mera North 6,476m, Mera Mid 6,461m and Mera South 6,065m. We follow the Standard North Route.The first ascent of Mera Peak via North Ridge was made by French climbers Marcel Jolly, G. Baus and L. Honills.

We do climbing training at Khare before going to High Camp and to the peak. Our high experienced climbing guides will give you technical knowledge, and demonstrate climbing techniques and rope fixing.

During the trek from Lukla to Khare, we pass some of the very remote villages and forest of the Hinko valley. After crossing Zatra La (4,600m), we make a steep descend to Hinko Valley. We set the camp at High Camp at 5,800 m before we finally summit Mera Peak. From High camp, we get amazing views of mountain vista and glaciers. We start our climbing from High Camp early in the morning from North route. Enroute, we walk into the high altitude glacier. South and west route is more technical and difficult.The Best Season to summit Mera Peak is Spring and Autumn.

We, Alpine Holidays make the best of the arrangements of Lukla flights, permits and climbing guides who have experience of climbing mountains of over 8,000 m including Mt. Everest with high technical skills. Our crew members take your best care and make all the safety arrangements, accommodation and foods goes well.

NOTE ON LUKLA FLIGHT:
Due to the congestion in Kathmandu International Airport, Nepal Government has issued notice of flight operation to Lukla Airport from Ramechhap Manthali Airport until further notice to avoid Airport Traffic in Kathmandu. Lukla Flights from Ramechhap (Both ways) will operate from March to May and September to November every year. In other months, Lukla flights will operate from Kathmandu Airport itself. Please write us for the latest updates. Ramechhap Manthali Airport is 136 kms from Kathmandu and can be reached in around 4 hours. Alternatively, we can arrange Helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla if you do not want to drive.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Once you arrive at Kathmandu airport, our guide from Alpine Holidays will pick you and take you to the hotel. After check-in at hotel, the rest day is free on your own. If you need any assistance for equipment buy/hire, our team will assist you. In the evening, we will host you Nepali welcome dinner to make you introduce with Nepalese food and culture.

Accomodation: Ovenight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

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Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Preparation

After breakfast, we do Equipment check and make all the arrangements. You can do quick sightseeing of Kathmandu which includes, Swyombhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. But we more focus on preparation.

Accomodation: Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

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Day 03: Fly to Lukla (40 minutes) and trek to Paiya(Chutok)(2730 m/8,955 ft)-4/5 Hours

After early/pack breakfast, we drive to Airport for 40 minutes flight to Lukla. Upon landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport, guide will allocate loads among our crew and we commence our trek. We trek through forest, cross a bridge over Handi River and get to Surke. From Surkhe, we cross Chutok-la pass and arrive for the overnight at Paiya.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Paiya.

Meals: B L D

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Day 04: Trek to Pangoma(2,850 m/9,350 ft)-5/6 Hours

We start our trek by descending and cross to the bridge. Then our trail goes slippery until we cross Kari –La Pass. After lunch, we continue through Bamboo and Rhododendron forests on a narrow trail. We get the fantastic view of Dudhokoshi valley before we reach the farming land of Pangoma.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Pangoma.

Meals: B L D

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Day 05: Trek to Ningsow(2,863 m/9,993 ft)-4/5 Hours

After breakfast, we start our trek by descending and come to the Mani walls. Once we pass the Pangoma La Pass, we ascend continue to cross a small stream and then we reach Peeng kharka Danda. We reach at Ningsow village after crossing Ningsow Stream.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Ningsow.

Meals: B L D

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Day 06: Trek to Chetra Khola(2,800 m/9,186 ft)-7/8 Hours

After breakfast, we ascend first and descend for a while and again ascend to get to the Ramailo Danda. We get magnificient view ofs Mera Peak. After ups and downs we enter to the Makalu Barun National Park. We walk through Bamboo and Rhododendron forest, might encounter wild animals including elusive Red Panda and get to the Chetra Khola.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Chektra Khola.

Meals: B L D

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Day 07: Trek to Kothe (3,700 m/1, 2175 ft)-6/7 Hours

After breakfast, we pass through the forest to the north trail to Mera Peak. Along the trek, we see the views of Mera Peak and Hinko Valley. We might see wild animals. We walk alongside the Hinko Khola and get to Tashing Ongma which has several tea houses. After having lunch, we continue our trek to Kothe after crossing the bridge over a small stream.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Kothe.

Meals: B L D

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Day 08: Trek to Thagnak(-4,350 m/14,310 ft)-4/5 Hours

After breakfast, we start our trek along the riverside of Hinko Khola in the shadow of Mera Peak. The path is gradual ascend and we have view of mountains including Kanguru Peak. As our trail continues, we have views of Mt. Charpate, Mare La nad 200 years old Lungsumgba Gompa, a Buddhist Monastery in the lap of a big rock where Mera Peak scripted in a rock. From here, Thagnak is a small walk away which is a summer grazing area with basic tea houses.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Thagnak.

Meals: B L D

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Day 09: Trek to Khare (5,000m/16,450 ft)-3 Hours

Today is the short day of our trek to Khare. Our trail leads us to the opening valley view’s to the north of Hinku Nup ,Shar glacier and many peaks. After climbing steep ascends, we reach to Khare. From Khare, we have the magnificent view of Northern Side of Mera Peak. Rest of the day, we can walk around Khare.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Khare.

Meals: B L D

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Day 10: Acclimatization and Climbing Training

Today we stay extra night at Khare to get proper Acclimatization and training. Our Climbing Guides and crews give you the technical knowledge, show rope fixing skills, way of using equipments like Crampons, Ice Axe, and Harness.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Khare.

Meals: B L D

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Day 11: Trek to Mera High Camp (5,800 m/19,085 ft)-6/7 Hours

We begin our journey to the Mera High Camp passing by Mera Peak Base Camp. The trail to Mera Base Camp is very steep. From Base Camp, the trial continues to Mera High Camp passing by Mera- La Pass. We camp at the behind of large vertical rock. From the high camp we get the jaw dropping views of 5 of the tallest mountains in the world in the clear day including Mt. Kanchenjunga in the far distance.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp at High Camp.

Meals: B L D

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Day 12: Final Summit Day to Mera Peak (6,476 m/21,245 ft) and Return to Khare-8/9 Hours

This is the most exciting and important day of your trip as you are going to make the victory and stands at the top of one of beautiful peaks in the world. We wake up very early in the freeze morning for breakfast and start our journey to the peak. As soon as we start, our body gets warm and the first ray of the sun hits the mountain peaks of Baruntse, Chamlang, Makulu and more with the yellow ray and turn them Golden. At the last leg of the summit, we might need to fix rope. From the top of the summit, we see the incredible views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7 ,129m) and many more. After spending some time, we return back to the High Camp, rest and descend back to Khare.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Khare.

Meals: B L D

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Day 13: Contingency Day

We keep a day extra as sometime we will be unable to summit Mera Peak because of the unfavorable weather and other unforeseen circumstances on our first day attempt. If the weather is favorable, this day is not necessary but in case of unfavorable weather, we stay at High Camp.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp in High Camp.

Meals: B L D

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Day 14: Trek Back to Kothe (5/6 Hours)

After breakfast at Khare, we take the same way down to Kothe. Here, we celebrate the success of our Summit with some local delicacies and drinks with our crew member.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Kothe.

Meals: B L D

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Day 15: Trek to Thuli Kharka( 4,310 m/14,180 ft)-5/6 Hours

Today we do not follow the same way as we went up. We trek ups and downs and cross many tributaries of Inkhu Stream before reaching forked trail. We follow our trail on right, pass Chorten and walk down hill to the steep route. After passing another chorten, we ascend to Thuli Kharka which gives the amazing views of all Mera peaks, North, Central and South peaks.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Thuli Kharka.

Meals: B L D

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Day 16: Trek back to Lukla-6/7 Hours

This is our last leg of expedition as we are ending our trek at Lukla and flying to Kathmandu next day. We cross Zatra La Pass at 4,600m before steep descending to Dudh Koshi Valley. After we cross pass, we will be amazed by the beautiful Lukla Valley surrounded by Mt. Cho-Oyu, Kondge Peak, Numbur Himal, Kusum Khangru and many other peaks. Upon we arrive at Lukla and freshen up, you can walk around Lukla or simply rest. In the evening, you can spend with crew members for dinner and celebration.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Lukla.

Meals: B L D

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Day 17: Contingency Day

Another day, we keep extra in case of flight cancellation to/from Lukla. Lukla flight is weather sensitive. In case of smooth flight, we spend extra free night in Kathmandu.

Accomodation: Overnight in Lukla/Kathmandu.

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Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu

After breakfast at Lukla, we fly back to Kathmandu in the morning. This day is completely free on your own for rest, relaxation and shopping. You can walk around Thamel. In the evening, we Alpine Holidays organize dinner on your honor to mark the success of Mera Peak Climbing.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B L D

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Day 19: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast at hotel, our office representative will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your flight time.

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Meals: B

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Cost Info

Program Includes:

Garland welcome arrival and departure transfers with office representative.
4 Nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of taxes and service charges.
14 Days Trekking in Everest Region with all meals ie, breakfast, lunch dinner and tea/coffee each time at during the meal.
Camping with kitchen staffs, all meals, utensils during the climb for 1 night.
Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu Airfare with all transfers.
Kathmandu sightseeing as per the program with English Speaking Guide and entrance fees.
Garbage Deposit and 1 Oxygen Cylinder for emergency.
High Experienced Guide for Trekking and Climbing Guide with accommodation, daily allowances and meals.
Insurance for the Trekking and Climbing Crew.
Porters in 2:1 Ratio.
Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
All necessary transfers and sightseeing as per the group size in deluxe vehicle.
All necessary trekking permits like Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS), Everest National Park Permits, Local Village Development permits.
All necessary permits for Mera Peak Climbing.
Duffle Bag and First Aid Kit.
Group Equipments for Climbing.
24/7 Assistance from Kathmandu office.

Program Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal visa fees, USD 40/- for 30 Days.
Meals other than mentioned in the program.
Personal Equipments and Satellite Phone.
Personal expenses like phone call, internet, Wi-Fi, hot shower, phone/camera charge, extra porter, insurance, laundry etc.
Charges for Extra Luggage for Lukla flight more than 15 kgs (10 kgs+5 kgs per person)
Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation and Medical Expenses.
Tips for Guide, Sherpa and crew members.
Extra nights during treks or in Kathmandu because of flight cancellation/delay and other unfavorable condition.
Extra services other than mentioned in the include section.
Other than in our include section.