• Grade: hard.
• Duration: 16 days
• Destination: Nepal
• Activities: Mountaineering, Peak Climbing
• Departure: 15th of may 2022
• Best Seasons: march-may, September to November
• Minimum Altitude: 2800m
• Highest Altitude: 6476m.
• Start-Ends: kathmandu-kathmandu
• Per day walking: 4-5 hours
• Type of trek: climbing
• Min. Pax: 2 +
• Mode of Travel: Fly in / fly out
• Mode of Travel: khumbu region
• Easiest Summit Route: Mera glacier.
• Nearest Major Airport: Tribhuvan international airport, Kathmandu and lukla airport.
• Convenient Centers: kathmandu and lukla.
• Destination: Mera peak (6476m)
• Culture: sherpa culture.
• Trek Attraction: Everest Himalaya region.

Mera peak climbing is gradually becoming popular among trekkers and novice climbers. In order to have the feeling of hiking and climbing on snow and experiencing trekking in remote parts of the Khumbu region. Mera Peak is 2nd famous Peak after Island Peak along the peaks of Nepal Mountaineering Associations (NMA)

Mera Peak was the first ascent on May 20, 1953, by J. O. M. Roberts, Sen Tenzing. It Ranges in Mahalangur Himal. The Peak self rises to the south of Everest. The ascent of the Mera is technically straightforward. However, the heavy snow and the maze of crevasses can make the way longer to the summit. Besides the charming of climbing Mera Peak, the trek to its base camp from Lukla is rewarding. And little-visited yet un-spoilt region of Nepal with densely forested hillsides is a massive experience.

Mera Peak trek and climbing servers a gateway for high altitude trekking to go over Amphulaptcha Pass or Mingbo La. And also for climbing on Baruntse, Chamlang, and the other Himalayas climbing.

There are several approaches to the base camp beside the easy and normal route which is mentioned below. The normal route for climbing Mera Peak is North Face Glacier from the Mera La. At 5,300 m is the Base Camp which is on the Hinku side in the moraine below the ice. At 5,800m high camp is set near a rocky outcrop on the Mera Glacier.

The high camp proves to be one of the spectacular viewpoints in the Everest Region. Whereby You can see panoramic views of Kanchanjunga, Chamlang, Makalu, and Baruntse sweeping around from the east.  Amadablam, Cho Oyu, and Kangtega to the west. The giant faces of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse appear in the north.

For experienced  Mountain climbers, Mera Peak is a technically straightforward ascent. The main hurdle being proper acclimatization to the high altitude. These reasons make Mera Peak a very popular destination.

 Frequently asked question (FAQs) for Mera Peak :

1. How hard is it to climb Mera Peak?
– Climbing Mera Peak is challenging but achievable for trekkers with basic mountaineering skills. The ascent involves steep terrain and high altitude, requiring proper acclimatization and physical fitness.
2. Is Mera Peak harder than Kilimanjaro?
– Mera Peak is considered more technically challenging than Kilimanjaro due to its altitude and glacier crossings. However, with proper preparation and guidance, both peaks are attainable for adventurous trekkers.
3. How long is the Mera Peak trek?
– The duration of the Mera Peak trek typically ranges from 15 to 18 days, depending on the chosen route and itinerary. This includes acclimatization days, trekking to base camp, summiting Mera Peak, and returning to Lukla.
4. How fit do you need to be to climb Mera Peak?
– Climbers should have a good level of fitness and endurance to tackle the Mera Peak trek. Regular cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and hiking experience will help prepare for the physical demands of the ascent.

Outline Itinerary

• Days 01 : Arrival
• Days 02 : Sight seeing around Kathmandu valley, shopping and briefing.
• Days 03 : Fly Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to chutanga (30 min flight)
• Days 04 : Trek to Thuli Kharka (5hrs)
• Days 05 : Trek to kothe. (5 hrs.)
• Days 06 : Trek to thangnak (7 hrs)
• Days 07 : Trek to Khare (6 hrs)
• Days 08 : Rest Day at Khare and acclimatization.
• Days 09 : Mera base camp (2hrs)
• Days 10 : Mera High Camp (4 hrs)
• Days 11 : Mera peak summit and back to Khare. (4 hrs)
• Days 12 : khare to kothe (5 hrs)
• Days 13 : kothe to Thuli Kharka.
• Days 14 : Thuli Kharka to lukla.
• Days 15 : kathmandu flight.
• Days 16 : Rest day and shopping.
• Day 17 : departure.