Make your dream of climbing a mountain in the Himalayas come true by joining our 18-day Mera Peak Climbing Venture. It is a moderate and not very technical peak, standing above 6,000 meters.
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Mera Peak Climbing
Trip at a Glance
Duration18 Days
Trip GradeTechnically Challenging
DestinationNepal
Maximum Altitude6,476 m
AccommodationHotel/Tea House/Tented Camp
Starts/EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTrekking and Climbing
Best TimeMarch to May and September to November
Mera Peak Climbing in Nepal is the highest trekking peak in Nepal and a world-class mountain to kick off or start your climbing journey. It is located in the famous Everest region. Mera Peak Climbing in Nepal offers an immersive trip through the beautiful Sherpa villages and lush alpine woodlands. You get to explore the wonders of the Khumbu region and escape its unbelievable beauty.
Mera Peak lies in the Mahalangur section. Mahalangur is the most enormous Himalayan range in Nepal. For your information, Mera Peak has three summits: Mera Central (6,461 m), Mera North (6,476 m), and Mera South (6,065 m). These days, Mera Peak is used as a practice peak and acclimatized by the climbers. They do Mera Peak before pushing towards eight thousand mountains like Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, etc. Mera Peak is under the NMA trekking peaks. You can climb this peak while on a trek in the Everest region.
Nowadays, hundreds of travellers from all over the world are aiming to climb Mera Peak. They want to climb because it offers a fantastic adventure and jaw-dropping mountain panoramas. Even though there are almost no technical sections, climbers still get to test ice axes, crampons, and other climbing gear. Previous climbing experience is optional for a trek to Mera Peak or climbing Mera Peak. However, the trekkers and climbers must be physically healthy and have strong legs.
The things you experience in Mera Peak Climbing
- A non-technical climbing route, perfect for beginner climbers
- Get to use gear like crampons, ice axes, fixed ropes, etc.
- Off-beat, adventurous trails through fine mountain villages and lush forests
- Visit monasteries along the way and have close encounters with the locals.
- Explore the stunning Hinku Valley.
- Witness jaw-dropping views of massive glaciers and waterfalls.
- Reach the top of Mera Peak.
- Cross Zatra La Pass and enjoy a thrilling flight in and out of Lukla.
- The journey offers heavenly mountain landscapes.
Views during Trek to Mera Peak climbing
From the first day of the journey, the thrilling flight to Lukla from Kathmandu offers stunning aerial views of the Himalayas—the views and scenery matter significantly in the journey. Believe us, this specific venture will not let you down. The trail you follow is slightly off-beat and less crowded than the route to Everest Base Camp Trek. It means you can keep all the views to yourself and enjoy a serene voyage.
The mountain only gets closer, and the views are better as the elevation rises. The views of Mount Everest, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Baruntse are excellent and magnificent. You also see other mountains with surrounding greenery, such as Mt. Cho Oyu, Charpate Himal, Mt. Nuptse, and Mera Peak. You can also explore the gorgeous Hinku Valley while trekking to Mera Peak Climbing. Then, there are views of captivating glaciers, gorges, streams, and waterfalls along the way to Mera Peak.
How difficult is Mera Peak Climbing in Nepal?
Mera Peak Climbing in Nepal is moderate-level trekking and strenuous climbing. The walking trail around Mera Peak covers a total of around 125 km. In general, the Mera Peak Climbing Route is steep, snowy, and rugged. The climbing path is not technical. However, exposure to sun, wind, and cold while walking on snow using crampons and a fixed rope is challenging as well. It would help if you had the strength to walk above 6,000 meters and deal with the thin air pressure and low oxygen level.
Please do not take Mera Peak Climbing lightly because of the non-technical position. Many other factors add up to make it difficult and strenuous. Apart from the climbing part, the trekking trail is rugged and off-beat. You cross Zatra La pass (4,600 m) while walking on the Mera Peak Climbing Route. The teahouses around Mera Peak are not very good compared to the EBC Trek route.
Anyone can climb Mera Peak in Nepal with proper preparation, guidance, and supportive crews.
What do you get in our Mera Peak Climbing Package 2024?
The best thing you get is a responsible and professional team to complete your journey successfully. We have highly experienced mountaineering guides and support crew who have been to every corner of the Himalayas. Our Sherpa guides have summited many peaks and mountains, including Mount Everest.
We have offered the best Mera Peak Climbing package and cost for 2024. Our 18-day itinerary is well designed by our expertise in consulting with our legendary climbing guides. The itinerary lets you gain proper elevation each day, which is very important to complete the trip successfully in high-altitude trekking.
The cost for 18 days of Mera Peak Climbing starts at USD 2190.00 per person. This cost is based on a solo traveller. The price will go down rapidly as group sizes increase. Our price is based on the top-notch services we provide to you during your journey with us. The cost covers your accommodation and cultural sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. Flight tickets to and from Lukla, meals, and trekking accommodation are also covered. We have a very experienced climbing guide and support crew, and all necessary permits for Mera Peak Climbing are covered in our price, too.
We have opened a booking for Mera Peak Climbing for 2024. Join our 18-day best Mera Peak Climbing Package for one of the most unforgettable lifetime memories.
Itinerary
This is our standard and recommended Itinerary for Mera Peak Climbing in Nepal.
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On your arrival day, we will meet you at the international airport terminal gate. After a short meet-and-greet, our team will escort you to the hotel. Check-in and take your time to freshen up.
In the evening, you will join a meeting program, where our manager will brief you on the program in detail, introduce your guide, and address your needs for this trip. Later in the evening, you can stroll in the bustling streets of Thamel.
Today, we will make a climbing permit to climb Mera Peak in the Everest region.
Today, you fly to Lukla airport from Kathmandu or Ramechhap airport. It's a thrilling flight with great mountain views. After a refreshment break at Lukla, you walk down to Surke Village through a forest and cross a bridge over Handi Khola.
From Surke village, you trek and cross Chutok la pass and descend to Paiya, a small settlement area.
From Paiya, the trail descends until it reaches a small bridge. After crossing the bridge, you ascend to Kari La pass. Then, you walk through a dense forest of bamboo and rhododendrons. You will enjoy the beautiful views of Dudh Kosi Valley to reach Panggom.
From here, the trail crosses Panggom La Pass and ascends gradually to Ningsow. On the way, you cross the Peseng Kharka River and climb to Peseng Kharka Danda. Further, you cross the Ningsow River and reach the Ningsow village for a night's stay.
After an ascent and descent, you walk on an uphill route that leads to Ramailo Danda, which offers stunning views of Mera Peak. You enter the Makalu Barun National Park and walk on the Pasang Lhamu trail to Chhatra Khola. Keep your eyes wide open because you may across a red panda in the woods while trekking.
From Chhatra Khola, the trail ascends north and joins the main path to Mera Peak. Following the Majang River, you walk on the route that leads to Hinku Khola. From here, you continue the trek towards Tashing Ongma and pass by a few seasonal tea houses. You cross a bridge over Sanu Khola and finally reach Kothe.
It's a short trek from Kothe to Thaknak. The trail ascends to the ridge of Hinku Khola. At Gondishung, we pass by a summer settlement on the western bank of Hinku Drangka. On the way, you pass by an ancient gompa, which is more than 200 years old. Further, you walk through grazing sites and reach Thaknak.
The trail from Thaknak follows a moraine of Dig Glacier and opens up to Dig Kharka. It's a vast pasture that offers surreal views of Charpate Himal. From here onwards, you ascend through the moraine to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar glacier to Khare.
Today, you rest in Khare and enjoy the snowy views around you. You hike to some nearby places and return to your lodge. Our climbing guide will give you a pre-climbing training session and teach you to use climbing gear.
The trail ascends along a steep boulder-strewn path to Mera Peak Base Camp. You follow a rocky trail from here and cross numerous small crevasses to the Mera Peak High Camp.
The high camp offers breathtaking mountain views of Makalu, Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Baruntse, and many others. You spend the night in a tent.
You wake up around 1:00 a.m. and begin climbing towards the summit of Mera Peak at 6,461 meters. You start walking towards the summit almost at midnight to reach the summit on time and avoid strong winds in the afternoon.
You use ropes, ice axes, and other climbing gear during climbing. From the summit, you have heavenly views of the Himalayas. You then gradually descend to Khare to spend the night.
You have an extra day at Mera Peak High Camp in case of bad weather or other circumstances and can't push to the summit as per the itinerary. If you reach the summit and return to Kathmandu on schedule, we'll have an extra day in the city to explore.
Leaving Khare, upi descend to Kothe. The trail is the same as back, with stunning mountain landscapes and pastures.
You ascend and descend to Hinku Khola. The trail passes by beautifully, shortens, and descends to Thuli Kharka. This place is known for its fantastic views of the mountains surrounding it.
Today, you cross the Zatrwa La Pass. From Thuli Kharka, you ascend along a rugged route and reach the top of the pass, offering outstanding scenery. From here, you descend to Lukla, where you'll spend the night in a comfortable lodge.
You fly to Kathmandu early in the morning. It is Kathmandu's last day. Go shopping and eat your heart out at one of the many eateries in Thamel.
As the trip has ended, we will drop you off at the airport today at your departure time. Make sure to pack all of your belongings properly and do not forget anything in the hotel.
If the above itinerary doesn’t meet your needs, we can design a Tailor-Made Program based on your travel plans and requirements,Reach our travel experts.
Dates & Availability
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Cost Includes
- All grounded transportation as per itinerary by private car
- Three nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast
- Round flight ticket Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu inclusive domestic airport taxes
- Your meals in trekking (Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner)
- One guide and one porter for the trekking section are assigned for your services and their expenses.
- One experienced climbing guide for the climbing section assigned for your services and his meal, salary, insurance, transportation and accommodation
- Mera Peak Climbing Permit with rope, ice-axe
- Full board meals and tented camp while climbing Mera Peak
- Sagarmatha National Park permit and TIMS card
- Mera Peak climbing map
- Local fresh fruit
- First aid kit
- All government taxes
- Office service charges
Cost Excludes
- Meals in Kathmandu apart from Breakfast
- Your travel insurance
- Your international flight ticket to/from Kathmandu
- Your personal nature expenses and equipment and medical kit
- Your climbing equipment
- All kinds of hot and cold drinks and alcoholic beverage
- Other expenses not mentioned in Including Section
- Tipping to field staff (Tipping is not mandatory but expected)
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FAQs
No, you cannot climb Mera Peak without a guide. The Nepal government does not allow foreign climbers to climb any mountain solo. You have to go through a registered travel company in Nepal.
Mera peak climbing is the easiest peak to climb in terms of technical difficulties. The trail is steep and rugged, but no advanced mountaineering is needed.
No, Mera Peak is not technical but does possess high altitude gain and thin air pressure.
Yes, the top of Mera Peak offers outstanding views of Everest, including other eight-thousanders like Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, and Makalu.
You do not need previous mountaineering experience to climb Mera Peak. This peak is beginner-friendly. All you need is prior trekking experience. We also provide basic peak climbing training that will boost your confidence.
It takes around three days to reach the summit of Mera Peak from Mera Peak base camp. Total the journey is 18 days long combined with arrival/departure too.
Climbing any mountain in the Himalayas is dangerous regardless of its difficulty level. Therefore, we climb with experienced guides and well-covered travel insurance. In terms of technical dangers, the Mera Peak has less than all trekking peaks.
To train for Mera Peak, you have to build your core strength and stamina. Cardio exercise is best with weight training to increase your body's endurance. Go on hikes ranging 6 to 7 hours, do lunges, squats, and step aerobics.
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