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Mera Peak Climbing

Mera Peak (6654m) is the highest permitted trekking) peak of Nepal. It is to the south Everest and dominates the watershed between the heavily wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Dragkas.

The route used then is still the standard route. There are many other routes to the peak, but none of them are easy some of them require crossing very high and difficult passes. This leads to a true mountaineering experience. In the end, all the efforts and hard work is paid off with the spectacular scenery as Mera provides one of the finest viewpoints in Nepal.

Mera peak offers a panoramic view of Chanlang, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Baruntse in the east and the peaks of Cho-oyu, Amadablum and Kangtega to the west. Everest can be viewed in the north over the massie unclimbed south face of Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge under favourable conditions, it is possible to the peak and descend back on the same day.

Though the ascent doesn’t involve more technicalities from a short pitch unto the summit dome, we still use a rope to avoid crevasses. This is a quite a long day. We come back to Lulka over the Zatra La. You will come to notice stunning view of the south face of the Mera peak while returning. You can’t stop appreciating yourself for this achievement

Trip day to day itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. As you fly, the panoramic view of snow-capped Annapurna mountain range greets your sight. After the completion of Visa formalities, you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative and then you will be transferred to hotel. You will be served free welcome drinks, tea or coffee or juice at the time of check in.

The Managing Director or The Manager of company will meet you in hotel and will brief about the trip. You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02: Sight seeing Kathmandu AM: Guided visit of Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath.
PM: Guided visit of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath + Read more

Day 03: Lukla to Thukdingma We start trek to the Mera peak. After that we ascend slowly for three hours and steep up for an hour. Then we arrive at Thukdingma for the camping. You will see breathtaking views of Numbur (6957m), Karyolung (6511m), Kwangde (6011m) are magnificent from here. Overnight at Tent

Day 04: Thukdingma to Chhatrwa We walk whole the day and pass through the jungle and grass land of Yaks during summer. Then we arrive at a camping place named Chhatrwa. Overnight at Tent

Day 05: Chhatrwa to Thaksingdingma We ascend slowly passing through the jungle. We do not find any human settlement on the trail. We arrive at Thaksingdingma (3,500m) for Camping. Overnight at Tent

Day 06: Thaksingdingma to Thagnak We walk all day through the side of the mountain and the trail is narrow. The patches of the jungle on the trail become thinner as we ascend near the snow line. We camp at Thagnak. Overnight at Tent

Day 07: Thagnak rest Day Today is the rest day in Thagnak. It is worth spending an extra day at Thagnak, which is in a superb setting surrounded by stunning peaks including Peak 43 (6,769m). There is a huge moraine in the north of Thagnak where a beautiful glacial lake, Sabai Tsho is dammed. It is worth exploring around for acclimatization purpose. Thagnak is also a base for climbing east and north-east side of Kushum Kanguru. Overnight at Tent

Day 08: Thagnak to Khare We follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Khraka which offers the spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines and to the snout to the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to Khare (5,099m). Overnight at Tent

Day 09: Khare to Mera La We ascend for three hours and arrive at Mera La (5,415m). Normally, the pass will be covered with snow from Nov to April. Again the views from the pass are spectacular. We descend about 100m towards the Hingo side and set up the base camp (5,300m) in the moraine below the ice. Overnight at Tent

Day 10: Mera La Rest Day Today is the rest day for acclimatization. You can explore around or climb up for a few hours and come back to the Base Camp for the night. Overnight at Tent

Day 11: Mera La to High Camp or preparation day We walk up for 4 hours and set up the high camp and make preparation for the next day to get to the summit. Overnight at Tent

Day 12: Mera High Camp and back to summit Today we go to the summit and the views of Pumori (7161m), Lhotse (8516m) Makalu (8463m), Lobuche (6145m), Cho Oyu (8201m) are spectacular from the summit. We retrace to Khare Camp - Lukla. Overnight at Tent

Day 13: Khare to Kothe Camp (3700m) Camp The new route is completed at Khote and it stays on the open hill side which lies west of the Hinku River . The wind blows down the forest. This makes your journey quicker and it offers fantastic views back of Mera peak. Then we come across a Chetera, a small pasture. Overnight at Tent

Day 14: Chatrabu to Lukla and overnight stay in Lodge (2800m). The trail goes over a series of rises and high plateaux before we finally reach the craggy Zatrawa La (4,580m), where we look back on the Hinku wilderness for the last time and the south face of the peak we have just climbed. A gradual descent traverses toward the rocky outcrop of the Zatr Og. Switching over to the north behind this we descend now steeply from the Kalo Himal, the ‘black mountains’, into the rocky slopes and cascading streams of the Sherpa populated Dudh Kosi valley. The high crags give way to forest, where we have lunch in a clearing, then to farmland as we approach the tourist bustle of Lukla (2,850m), our night stop, still high above the river. The village of our outward trek now feels like a metropolis, and a wild party is inevitable. Overnight at Tent

Day 15: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu

Day 17: Happy departure.

Cost Details:
Group Size	1 pax	2 pax	3-4 pax	5-12 pax
Cost (US$) per person	Inquiry	2500	1850	1600

Mera Peak Climbing Service Includes

Transportations from Airport – Hotel – Airport Car, Van, Heice and Coaster
Welcome dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program
Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking & Peak climbing period
Accommodation in Camping and meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea coffee, seasonal fruits or Tin fruits
English Speaking experienced Sherpa, Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder guide
Climbing Rope, Ice screws, Snow bars
Staff: 1 Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide & necessary porters
Personal insurance for Nepalese staffs
Our service charge
One Sherpa,(guide assistance) group size more than 4
Around Trip Airfare Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathamndu per person ( USA $ 226)
Equipment Fees for climbing guide ( USA $ 300)
Climbing peak permit ( USA $ 350)
Garbage Deposit ( USA $ 250)
Sagarmath National park fee, TIMS permits & Any required permits or Official Documentation
Local Transportations Hotel - Airport – Hotel Car, Van, Heice and Tourist bus for pick up / drop
Local Airport Tax

Mera Peak Climbing Service Excludes

Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu can be managed upon your request
Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu can be arranged upon your request.
Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Emergency Rescue evacuation
Trekking Sleeping bag
Personal expenses
Tipping (Tips)
Bar bills & beverage
During the lodge trek hot shower cost extra

Suggested Climbing Gears:

Climbing boots, Crampons
Ice axe, Harness
Karabiners,
Tapes/slings,
Rock pegs, Helmet (crash hat)
Warm climbing trousers, Long cotton hiking shirts
Waterproof climbing jacket, Gaiters,
Sun hat, Light cotton athletic socks and wool,
climbing socks, Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts,
T-shirts, Wool long underwear
Down high altitude, Sleeping bag
Down jacket/ trousers/vest, Climbing sunglasses
Sunscreen, Lip salve
Lightweight fleece, Fleece/wool for climbing
Head torch /batteries/bulbs, Lightweight thermal/ insulated ski gloves

Client Reviews

I was trekking on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November 2007 together with two friends. It was wonderful getting to know rural Nepal and experiencing the enchanting scenery of the mountains. Ngima Sherpa was our trekking guide. It was his great enthusiasm that made our trip an unforgettable experience! He was reliable, perfectly organised and did far more than the necessary "guiding job": for example getting up in the early hours to run before us to secure accomodation, providing a girl we met on the trek with equipment when her shoes became broken or recommending accomodation in Karthmandu. The daily parts of the trek were well organized with enough time for breaks and to accomodate to the altitude.

Anne Katrin Baumgaertner
Muenchen, Germany.

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