The bulk of Mera peak, officially the highest of Nepals permitted trekking peaks, ries to the south of Everest and dominates the watershed between the wild and heavily woded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas .
Climbing Mera Peak is a chance to venture into a little visited and as yet unspoilt region of Nepal, where the hillsides are still densely forested and a need to be self-sufficient is essential. There is also, of course, the pleasure of going above 21,000 feet.The Hongu and Hinku valleys remain uninhabited although there are Kharka(alpine pasture) in the Upper Hinku basin where Sherpa from the South near Pangkongma, graze their animals during the grass- growing monsoon. The upper Hongu Basin is truly a mountain wilderness, a place of massive moraines, glacial lakes and spectacular peaks that include Charmlang and Baruntse.
Additionally, Mera peak climbing offers some of the most spectacular mountain sights, pristine forest, and high altitude climbing in the world. The adventure starts with a hair-raising flight into the small town of Lukla at 2,800 m (9,184 ft). From there it is a six-day trek, with plenty of acclimatization days to keep you healthy at the ever-increasing altitude. You will trek through some of Nepals most pristine Rhododendron, oak, silver fir and birch forests, past beautiful alpine lakes, and finally up to the foot of Mera Glacier where we will establish base camp. We will set up two more high camps, the first over 300 m above B.C. on the Mera Glacier, and the second after we cross the Mera crevasse field at 5,800 m. From here it is a steady and steep climb to reach the summit, with awe-inspiring views of Kanchenjunga and Makalu to the east, Everest and Lhotse to the north, and Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu to the west during the Mera peak climbing.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel, B/B plan
Day 02: Prepare for departure next day, permit, shopping, overnight at hotel
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2840 m) and trek to Chutang, 3020m – Stay at Lodge
Day 04: Trek – Zatrwa La 4600mtrs. Thuli Kharka – Stay at lodge
Day 05: Thuli Khark-Kothey village 3090meters.-Stay at lodge
Day 06: Kothey to Thangnak 4355 meters – Stay at lodge
Day 07: Thangnak to Khare 5095 meters – Stay at lodge
Day 08: Khare Rest day for acclimatizing – Stay at lodge
Day 09: Khare – High Camp 5800 meters, Stay at camping
Day 10: H.C. – Mera peak summit – back to Khare, Stay at lodge
Day 11: Extra day for in case bad weather
Day 12: Trek from Khare to Kothey village – Stay at Lodge
Day 13: Kothey – Chatrarbu (Thuli Khark) – Stay at Lodge
Day 14: Chatrarbu (Thuli Khark) to Lukla – Stay at Lodge
Day 15: Fly Lukla – Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 16: Transfer hotel to airport for final departure
Outline
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel, B/B plan
Day 02: Prepare for departure next day, permit, shopping, overnight at hotel
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2840 m) and trek to Chutang, 3020m – Stay at Lodge
Day 04: Trek – Zatrwa La 4600mtrs. Thuli Kharka – Stay at lodge
Day 05: Thuli Khark-Kothey village 3090meters.-Stay at lodge
Day 06: Kothey to Thangnak 4355 meters – Stay at lodge
Day 07: Thangnak to Khare 5095 meters – Stay at lodge
Day 08: Khare Rest day for acclimatizing – Stay at lodge
Day 09: Khare – High Camp 5800 meters, Stay at camping
Day 10: H.C. – Mera peak summit – back to Khare, Stay at lodge
Day 11: Extra day for in case bad weather
Day 12: Trek from Khare to Kothey village – Stay at Lodge
Day 13: Kothey – Chatrarbu (Thuli Khark) – Stay at Lodge
Day 14: Chatrarbu (Thuli Khark) to Lukla – Stay at Lodge
Day 15: Fly Lukla – Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 16: Transfer hotel to airport for final departure
Cost Include/Exclude
Cost Includes:-
- Climbing peak permit and one climbing guide
- National Park entrance permit.
- Airfare – Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu.
- 2 Airport transfers.
- All Meals during the camping and trekking.
- Accommodation in lodge during the trek, basic camping arrangement during climbing.
- Porters to carry member baggage 15 kg per person
- Accident insurance for staffs and porters.
Cost Excludes:-
- Personal clothing.
- Sleeping bag.
- Personal accident insurance, emergency evacuation cost, oxygen, medical box
- Alcoholic beverage, laundry and tips
- Hotel accommodation and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu (available as per your choice)
Equipment List
Following is Equipment list that we advise you to buy in Kathmandu or bring yourself from your home.
Climbing
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Screw gate
- Harness
- Plastic expedition boots
Head
- Sun Hat/Scarf
- Sunglass
- Flashlight
Upper body
- T-shirt
- Fleece jacket/Water and wind proof jacket
- Down jacket
Lower Body
- Long/short cotton pants
- Waterproof pants
Feet
- Thin/ thick and woolen socks
- Trekking boots
Hands
- Gloves
Accessories
- Sleeping bag -20-degree celsius
- Trekking /day bag and duffle bag
- Polithin bag to put dry food into that bag
- Trekking poles
- Water bag or camel bag
- Small thermos
- Toilet roles and tissue paper
- Sun cream
- Lip guard
- Water purification drops/ iodine tablet for safety drinking water & towels
