Mera Peak

Duration
17 Days
Grade
Hard (4)
Altitude
6,461 Meters
Service Level
*****
Rating

Overview

Mera Peak (6461m) is the highest trekking peak in Nepal and spring or autumn are the best times to climb the mountain with its fabulous views to five 8000 metre peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and many other tops. Mera Peak is an excellent option for anyone with moderate mountaineering experience. It is a challenging trekking peak due to its elevation, but few technical mountaineering skills are required and they will be covered during a training day before the final ascent.

The approach is managed in steady stages with a rest day in Khare to allow for acclimatisation. There are few lodges and tea-houses along the route; thus expect to be camping most of the time.

A slightly harder alternative route can be arranged: the approach to Mera is the same as described in the normal ‘Itinerary’. However, the return trek would leave the Hinku valley near Gondishung and reach Lukla via the Zatr Teng (4943m) pass. Please discuss.

Trip Highlights

Trip Itinerary

01 Day Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) and transfer to your hotel.

After arrival at Kathmandu International Airport an ‘Region Trekss’ representative will take you to your hotel in town. You will be briefed about your trek and there will be time to walk around in the vicinity of the hotel. Evening meal. There will also be a chat regarding accommodation and meals during the trip.

02 Day Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu.

After breakfast we offer a guide for a tour of the Kathmandu valley with visits to the Pashupatinath Temples, Durbar Square and the Boudhanath Stupa. If preferred you can have a free day.

03 Day Flight to Lukla (2850m) & walk to Chaurikharka (2650m); approx. 1-2 hours.

After breakfast transfer to Kathmandu Airport for the half hour flight to Lukla: one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in the dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by giant peaks. A walk through Lukla with its many shops to the nearby village of Chaurikharka visiting a school and monastery can be offered. Alternatively you may wish to just spend time in Lukla. Meeting staff and porters, evening meal and overnight stay in the village.

04 Day Trek from Chaurikharka to Chhutanga (3430m); approx. 4 hours.

Back through Lukla and up through grazing land amongst great scenery to overnight camp at Chhutanga surrounded by pine and rhododendron forest.

05 Day Trek over Zetra La (4616m) to Tuli Kharka (4300m); approx. 6 hours.

Via Zatr Og (4592m), then traversing the slope to Zetra La on the Kalo Himal Ridge dividing the Khumbu from the Hinku region. Stunning views from both passes. Shortly afterwards to Tuli Kharka.

06 Day Tuli Kharka to Monsom Kharka (3691m); approx. 4 hours.

A short downhill walk rounding a spur with fabulous views across and up the Hinku valley to the southern flank of Mera. Gentle walking through peaceful rhododendron and pine forests to Monsom Kharka.

07 Day Trek to Tagnag (4356m); approx. 5 hours.

Soon the forest will be left behind and along the widening valley, then across a bridge to Gondishung (ca. 4000m) with its small monastery. A further hour to the yak herders settlement of Tagnag.

08 Day Tagnag to Khare (ca. 5000m); approx. 3 hours

We follow the lateral moraine of the Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka (4731m) with spectacular views of Charpati Himal. Through moraines of the Hinku Shar Glacier and steeply up to Khare below the impressive northern slopes of Mera.

09 Day Acclimatisation Day in Khare

This day is set aside for acclimatisation and your leader will provide basic training of crampon, ice axe and the use of ropes during ascent and descent to boost your chances of success and enjoyment.

10 Day From Khare via Mera La (5415m) to Mera High Camp (5766m); approx. 7 hours.

Across boulder and snow fields to Mera Base Camp next to Mera La. We continue upwards mostly on snow and ice, possibly encountering some crevasses. High Base Camp beyond a rock barrier marked by a large cairn with views to numerous majestic peaks.

11 Day Mera Peak (6461m) and down to Khare (ca. 5000m) approx. 9 hours.

We leave camp early and ascend the glacier to a ridge with one steeper section, after which the summit comes into view. On the steep summit cone we may use a fixed rope. Whilst resting on top we can take in the spectacular views of giant Himalayan peaks all around, amongst them five 8000m peaks ! Down by the same route to Khare with a rest at High Camp. If the weather is poor Mera can be done on Day 12.

12 Day Contingency Day.

This day is set aside in case of poor weather on Day 11. If the peak was climbed on the day before we can explore the area around Khare or start walking towards Kote.

13 Day Khare to Kote (3600m); approx. 5 hours.

Down the same route as used on the approach. We may celebrate success in a local tea-house.

14 Day Kote to Tuli Kharka (4300m); approx. 6 hours.

Undulating walk to Taktho (not on map) and take the upper path to Tuli Kharka.

15 Day Tuli Kharka – Zetra La (4616) – Zatr Og (4592) – Lukla (2850m); approx. 7 hours.

Across the two passes and through Chhutanga all the way down to Lukla village. It is customary to tip porters & guides.

16 Day Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

After breakfast to Lukla Airport for the flight back and transfer to accommodation in town. The rest of the day is free: you either take a break or enjoy the town with its many shops and sights. In the evening we celebrate our successful trek with a farewell dinner.

17 Day Final Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast we will take you to Kathmandu International Airport about three hours before your scheduled return flight.

Trip Video

Included in Our Price

  • Airport pickups and drop and from and to the airport by private or tourist vehicle according to program deal.
  • 2 or 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at a 2 - 3 -5 star hotel in Kathmandu according to program deal.
  • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Twin sharing lodge accommodation during the trek
  • Experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
  • Round trip flight Kathmandu - Lukla, and Lukla - Kathmandu including departure taxes
  • Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
  • First aid medical kit
  • All necessary paper works for trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit
  • All necessary camping gears like per one tent two Guest, Kitchen Equipment and Mattress while climbing period.
  • Travel and Rescue arrangement.
  • All our Government taxes & office service charge.
  • National Park Permits fee TIMS Fee (Trekkers Information Management System).
  • Farewell dinner.
  • Government taxes & office service charge.

Excluded from Our Price

  • International flight airfare and departure tax.
  • Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (A multiple entry tourist visa, good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Multiple Entry Tourist Visa for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos and cash for the Visa.).
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain other than the scheduled itinerary).
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) other than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Travel Insurance required for rescue and evacuation.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc).
  • Tips for guides and porters (staff) and drive (well tipping is expected).

Terms And Conditions

Region Treks Pvt. Ltd. is well-known Government Register Trekking Company in
Nepal. Here, we would like to clear about trip booking Terms and
Conditions, which belongs to every type of trip in Nepal from our
agency.

Go through our terms and conditions carefully before booking your trip with booking conditions.

For
your trip trip with our agency, we need a photocopy your passport and
20% of total amount a non refundable booking deposit is required for
every trip booking per person of trip cost plus domestic flight ticket
amount to by the ticket unless otherwise agreed. The rest of the money
can be paid after arriving at our office, full is required before
starting the trip and for your last minute booking you need to pay full
amount of money as an advance before a week.

Cancellation

Terms and conditions of cancellation before commencement of travel:
- until the 46tth day: 20%
- from 45th- 31st day: 25%
- from 30th - 7th day: 50%
- from 6th - 02nd day: 70%
- from one day 95%
Mode of payment:
You can make the payment either by wire transfer or via credit card.
SWIFT/ WIRE TRANSFER
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  • Current A/c No: 0570010037005
  • Paying Bank: Mega Bank Nepal Limited
  • Account Type: Current Account (USD)
  • Branch: Kathmandu Metropolitan City-26 Bhagawati Marg, Thamel, Kahtmandu
  • Bank Street Address: Tridevi Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Reviews

  • Bergrettung Riezlern By Martin Kinzel

    Namkha, Danke für die Organisation und Durchführung; alles war perfekt; sofort wieder;
    wir freuen uns auf ein wiedersehen

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