Mera Peak Climbing

Elevation:
6470 m

Location:
Everest - Makalu Barun National Park

First Ascent:
J.O.M. Roberts and Sen Tenzing made the first successful ascent of Mera Peak on 20 May 1953.

Climbing Season:
Spring and autumn is the best (fair weather in Himal)

Expd duration:
16 days

Climbing duration:
3 days (typically)

Group Size:
01–20 persons per Group

High light of climbing: the traditional Sherpa villages of the Solu Khumbu, the pristine Rhododendron, oak, silver fir, birch and Jennifer’s forest, nice and breathtaking view of different mountains, very famous trekking peak, unbelievable Mountain View from the Top of Mera Peak includes, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Easy to climb.

Mera peak (6470 meter) is one of the famous “Trekking Peak” in Nepal. Mera Peak is in the east part of Nepal, which is east of Lukla. The ascent is not technically demanding, but unequaled views of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu will more than satisfy your aspirations.

The first ascent of Mera Central was on May 20, 1953, by Col. Jimmy Roberts and Sen Tenzing. Mera North is believed to have first been climbed by the French climbers Marcel Jolly, G. Baus and L. Honills in 1975. In 1986 Mal Duff and Ian Tattersall made the first ascent of the south-west pillar. The route is approximately 1,800 meters (5,900 ft) in length and graded at ED INF.

Mera peak standard trekking and climbing route from the north involves high-altitude glacier walking. The west and south faces of the peak offer more difficult, technical routes. Mera Peak provides the 360-degree panoramic views of five of the world's highest mountains over 8000 m: Mount Everest (8848.86 m), Kangchenjunga (8586 m), Lhotse (8516 m), Makalu (8485 m) and Cho Oyu (8201m) as well as many other peaks of the Khumbu Region.

Lukla is the commencement point of Mera Base camp trekking. However, you can start trekking from Kharikhola which is possible to drive from Kathmandu to Sallery and continues to Kharikhola. From Lukla to Khare Camp takes 6–8 days. The Mera Peak trekking approach leads through traditional Sherpa villages in Solu Khumbu and the pristine rhododendron, oak, silver fir, birch and Juniper forests.

There are three routes to reach Mera base camp, one over Zatra-La pass (4600m) continue trek to Khare Camp. Lukla Zetra-la pass to Khare is the shortest way. Another is to visit Panch Pokhari (Chelemkharka) through Panggoma pass, then trek to Khare Camp. The third route is to cross the Panggoma Pass, Ramailo Danda and Kothe. It is also possible to start trekking from Salleri or Jiri to catched the Kharikhola.

Asian Hiking Team organizes Mera Peak climbing itinerary 13 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu; 16 days package programs includes one full day sightseeing in Kathmandu. However, the itinerary subject to change as your interest if you are individual or small groups.

Day by day itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1340 m), transfer to Hotel, overnight Hotel (B).

Day 02: Free day for preparation and official briefing, group meeting, overnight at hotel. (BB).

Start Trekking

Day 03: Fly to Lukla & trek to Chhutanga (3450 m) 3 hours, overnight at lodge (B/L/D).

Note: in the season time, there are no direct flight to Lukla (air traffic in Kathmandu airport) so early morning drive to Ramechhap airport, 4 hours and flight to Lukla and continues trekking to Chhutanga.

Day 04: Chhutanga to Zatra La Pass (4600 m) to Thuli Kharka 6-8 hours, overnight at Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 05: Thuli Kharka to Kothe (3680 m), 5-6 hours, overnight at Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 06: Kothe to Thangnag (4355 m) 4-5 hours, overnight at Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 07: Thangnag to Khare Camp (5095 m) 4 hours, overnight at Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 08: Khare Camp - Rest day for acclimatization and pre-training, (B/L/D).

Start Climbing

Day 09: Khare Camp to High Camp (5800 m), tented camping (B/L/D).

Day 10: High Camp to Mera Peak Summit (6470 m) return to High Camp or Base Camp 8-12 hours, overnight Camp (B/L/D).

Day 11: Spare day (any mishap – either climbing or flight or weather or mountain sick or any you can use that day).

Day 12: Khare/Base Camp to Kothe (3600 m), 5–6 hours, overnight Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 13: Kothe to Zatra La (chetra-La), overnight Lodge, 5-6 hours (B/L/D.

Day 14: Zatra La (chetra-La) to Lukla 6–7 hours, overnight Lodge (B/L/D.

Ending Trekking

Day 15: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight, then transfer to Hotel (BB).

Day 16: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey or next trip (B).

Note: There are road Kathmandu to Sallary and continues seasonal road to Thandanda or Paiya so can drive by Jeep within two days from Kathmandu.

Cost and payment details

Group Size	Cost Autumn season	Cost for Spring Season
1 Pax	US$ 1899 per person	US$ 1999 per person
2 or above	US$ 1749 per person	US$ 1880 per person

The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.

Service Includes:

All arrival and departure airport transfers with Asian Hiking Team Assistance.
Kathmandu to Lukla flight ticket.
Lukla to Kathmandu flight ticket.
3 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu as itinerary, 2-3 star hotel with breakfast.
Major Meals during the trekking and climbing; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by Guest house/Hotel menu.
10 Nights Accommodation during the trekking as best available Guest house / Hotel.
2–3 Nights Accommodation in tented Camping.
All Camping tents, Mattress, all camping equipments, cook, Staffs
Camping hot meals with hot drinks during the camping.
Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit if any need).
Makalu Barun National Park fees or permission.
Mera Peak Climbing Permit.
Local permit/ Entry fees.
Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English-speaking guide.
A First Aid and Eco trained, Advance/Basic climbing trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped Climbing guide.
One Porter between each 2 members while on trek (Maximum weight for a porter is 25 Kg).
Group Climbing equipments such as rope, Ice axe, Ice tool, Ice screws, Carabiners, Locking carabiners, Short-5- millimeter accessory cords, Slings etc.
Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team staffs.
First Aid Kit.
Travel & Rescue arrangement.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

Service Excludes:

International Airfare. Nepal Visa fee.
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
Entrance fees in Durbar Square or Temple in Kathmandu/City guide.
Soft/hard drinks, drinking water, Tea/ coffee during trekking.
Hot shower, internet & electricity bills during trekking.
Personal trekking and climbing gears & clothing.
All government taxes/ service charges.
Medical evacuation in case of emergency, expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. in such case extra will be charged as per actual.
Tips for staffs or Donation.