Mera Peak (6,476m)

19 Days
Group : 8-15 People
Ice Climbing
Difficulty : 6
Pickup: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Min Age : 18+

Mera Peak is a spectacular mountain peak in the Himalayas of Nepal. With an elevation of 6476m, it is also the highest trekking peak in Nepal. The epic journey to Mera Peak is exhilarating and filled with incredible adventure. This unique mountain is the perfect starting point for beginners. It is also a suitable practice terrain for those who wish to conquer Mt. Everest.

The Mera Peak climbing journey passes through the remotest terrains with few settlements. Filled with an excellent adventure through these unexplored territories, you will cherish this peak climbing journey for a long time. This challenging trail passing through natural forested pathways will charge up your adrenaline.

Recommended Airport

Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu

Meeting Point

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

Price Includes

Guidelines on training, packing clothes and gears, medical and visual.
30 Days Nepal Visa for Malaysian.
Airport pick up & drop at hotel in Kathmandu by private vehicle.
3-night hotel in Kathmandu in twin sharing basis with breakfast
Domestic Flight return (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) with baggage check in 10 kg and hand-carry 5kg
Trekking and climbing permits and TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card.
Meals (1 major meal + 1 hot drink) during trekking in lodges (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Experienced, Trained and Government Licensed Guide(s) during Trekking Period as per the size of group.
Porter among the two trekkers (one porter sharing among two trekkers) including all his expenses, insurance during the trek.
1 Personal climbing Sherpa to guide and help during climbing
All camping equipment’s like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, etc.
Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required
Required fixed and dynamic rope during climbing period
Technical climbing gears rental (Harness, Carabineers, Figure-8, Slings, Ice Boots, Crampons)
Rental of sleeping bag, down jacket and duffel bag (to be returned after trip completed).

Price Excludes

International air fare
Travel insurance (compulsory)
Meals and activities in city
Personal trekking equipment
Excess baggage check in for the domestic flight
Extra stay in hotel (Kathmandu) or lodges
Personal expenses i.e. hot shower, laundry, internet/wifi, bottle/canned drink, meals other in package
Tips for guide(s) and porter(s)
Optional for helicopter service, personal porter, heated bed, horse ride, oxygen bottle, etc.

Complementaries

T-Shirt
Certificate

What to Expect

Located in the Solukhumbu district, this mountain peak has three individual peaks in the North, South and Central section. The most common and ideal route is the North section of this peak. In this section, you will find enough adventure to challenge yourself and practice for further climbs.

The view of the sweeping Everest region from the summit is quite unparalleled. Some of the most scenic mountains observable from the top include Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, etc. Even though Mera Peak climb is generally considered easy, you should prepare well for the journey. Proper packing with all the right gears and adequate training is essential.

Awe-inspiring views of the entire Everest Mahalangur Himalayan range, including Mt Everest, Mt Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, etc
Passing through the stunning landscapes of Makalu Barun National Park
Magical views of the Himalayan sunrise and sunsets
Exploring the local settlements and their culture and heritage
Staying at the community tea houses and lodges with incredible hospitality
Practice and training ground for Mount Everest expedition

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Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Our driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Please make sure to always watch your belongings at the airport.

Day 2Preparation and sightseeing in Kathmandu

We will bring you along Thamel road if you want to buy some of the trekking equipment and souvenirs. You also can go sightseeing in Kathmandu when all your trekking equipment is ready.

Day 3Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Puyan

Maximum Altitude: 2820 m

Trekking Duration: 5-6 hours

Flight Duration: 35 minutes

In this Mera peak climbing route, you will first take a scenic flight from the capital city of Kathmandu to Lukla. Lukla is the Everest region’s entry point. The beautiful mountain flight will take you around 35 to 40 minutes. You will then start your journey from this point in Lukla and trek to Puyan.

The mesmerizing journey passes through beautiful and challenging landscapes in the foothills of the Himalayas. The beautiful journey starts after you have a delicious breakfast. The mountain flight also provides you with a sweeping scenic vista of the mountains.

Puyan remains located at an elevation of 2820 meters. The trekking trails are remote and pass through diverse settlements of the local people. These trails are yet to get developed and remain far away from modernization. There are also forests with many magnolias and rhododendron trees along the path.

The scenic vista of Cho Oyu and other Himalayan mountain peaks in the region is another highlight of trekking to Puyan. After trekking for 4 to 5 hours in the forested trails, you will reach the ultimate destination of Puyan. You can find a tea house to stay in for the night.

Day 4Trek from Puyan to Pangum

Maximum Altitude: 3100 m

Trekking Duration: 4-5 hours

On this day of the Mera Peak climbing in Nepal, our journey starts from Puyan. We pass through the trails observing the spectacular vista of Cho Oyu peak. You will traverse the magnificent Khari La Pass at an elevation of 2860 meters.

Khali La Pass is an excellent viewpoint to observe the incredible mountain peaks of the region. There you will arrive after trekking for almost 2 hours from Puyan. We will pass through the various challenging trails to arrive at the tea house where you will have your lunch.

You will pass through challenging trails to come to Pangum. It will take trekkers 2-3 hours to arrive at your destination. After arriving at this beautiful place, you will explore and rest tonight at the tea house at Pangum.

Day 5Trek from Pangum to Ningsow

Maximum Altitude: 3100 m

Trekking Duration: 4-5 hours

The incredible trail from Pangum starts early in the morning as we will have our breakfast in the crisp mountain air. You will then traverse through the forest trails to arrive at our destination of Ningsow. The course of the first climb takes you on an uphill trail to arrive at Pangum La (3010 meters).

We will then cross the beautiful Inkhu Valley and trek to Bhumse. It is a lovely village settlement located at the remote location at the end of a cliff. After walking in the beautiful region for 4-5 hours, you will finally arrive at a teahouse. You will spend the night resting and socializing with your fellow trekkers in Ningsow.

Day 6Trek from Ningsow to Chhetra Thanga

Maximum Altitude: 3300 m

Trekking Duration: 5-6 hours

We will trek through the beautiful trails to arrive at Chhetri Thanga from Ningsow. The courses of this trek take you through a hill climb on steep terrain to arrive at the destination.

The incredible forested trails of this region pass through the Ankhu Khola Valley. There are V-shaped valleys in the western edges, which is a beautiful viewpoint to observe the entire area. After arriving at the beautiful Chhetra Thanga, we will rest in the camp in the region, watching the night sky.

Day 7Trek from Chhetra Thanga to Kothe (Mosom Kharka)

Maximum Altitude: 3,691 m

Trekking Duration: 4-5 hours

The trailer of this trek will take you to the beautiful destination of Mosom Kharka (Kothe). We will start our journey observing the beautiful Himalayas from the viewpoint of Chhetri Thanga.

From there, you can take a beautiful uphill climb to observe the entire landscape of the region, including Mera Peak. The trek trail passes through virgin landscapes with unexplored forested areas, finally arriving at Mosom Kharka. You will pass through the beautiful forested trails of many rhododendrons and pine trees.

The beautiful Inkhu Khola makes this environment quite enchanting for trekkers and travelers. Finally, you will arrive at small pasture land after a slight descent through the local settlements of the region. You can find yaks grazing in the pasture land with the yak herders. There you can sleep the night at a hut or camp.

Day 8Trek from Kothe (Mosom Kharka) to Thangnak

Maximum Altitude: 4200 m

Trekking Duration: 5-6 hours

We will wake up early with the golden Himalayan sunrise in Mosom Kharka. The trek on this section takes you to the destination of Thagnak in the region. You should take this trek very cautiously as there is a challenging section at an elevation of 4200 meters. You will also gain a lot of altitude beyond 4000m.

Hence, altitude sickness is quite a challenge amongst climbers and trekkers. Therefore you should trek slowly with proper acclimatization and hydration. After taking 5 to 6 hours, you will finally reach Thangnak. You can observe the majestic Mera Peak for the first time during this journey. After arriving at our destination, we will camp at Thagnak and rest overnight.

Day 9Trek from Thangnak to Khare

Maximum Altitude: 4900 m

Trekking Duration: 6-7 hours

During this journey from Thagnak to Khaare, you will pass through exciting trails at a higher altitude. We will trek through the natural pathways of the region to finally arrive at the beautiful Thangnak. The trekkers will pass to the majestic Dig Glacier, which offers scenic mountain views.

This includes the Himalayan peaks of the Everest Mahalangur range. You will climb the moraine from the Glacier, which is quite steep. Finally, after crossing the majestic Glacier, you will arrive at Dig Kharka. It is a scenic pasture land where yaks can be grazing along with their herders.

Trekking for 5-6 hours, you will finally be able to observe the beautiful Mera North from the scenic viewpoint in the region. We will camp overnight and spend the night socializing and resting overnight.

Day 10Trek from Khare to Mera La and back to Khare

Maximum Altitude: 5415 m

Trekking Duration: 5-6 hours

We will continue our trekking journey on this day from Khare as we climb to arrive at the mountain pass of Mera La (5415 meters). The beautiful Glacier trails provide you with the best views of the entire region. The Mera La route has many uphill and downhill terrains through glacial moraines.

We will explore this beautiful glacier area which provides an outstanding adventure. We will start your trek to Khare after exploring the region. We will explore around after arriving at Khare. There we rest and acclimatize further before sleeping at a camp.

Day 11Trek from Khare to Mera La and High Camp and Trek back to Base Camp

Maximum Altitude: 5800 m

Trekking Duration: 7-8 hours

On this day to Mera La, the trail is quite a short-duration trek that is doable by all trekkers. You will arrive at the top of Mera La, which remains at an elevation of 5415 meters. Arriving at the top, you will climb to the High Camp (5800 meters). Climbing the beautiful Mera La is essential for acclimatizing purposes at a higher altitude.

Acclimatization is necessary during this climbing adventure so that you will get to tackle altitude sickness. Since you will reach quite an altitude during this journey, you will not stay there and return to the base camp for the night. Our crew members will set up tents at the foot of the Glacier where you can rest for the night. You will finally rest before making the ultimate climb of Mera peak.

Day 12Trek from Mera Peak Base Camp to High Camp

Maximum Altitude: 5,800 m

Trekking Duration: 5-6 hours

We will climb to the high camp from the base camp during this journey. The journey is steep, and hence, you should trek gently at a gradual pace. Since we are now acclimatized at the higher altitude region, we will head towards the high camp one more time.

On this day, it will be the first time we will spend the night at an elevation above 6000m. You can observe the entire Everest region mountains from the high camp, including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and other glaciers.

Day 13Summit Mera Peak and trek back to Khare

Maximum Altitude: 6476 m

Trekking Duration: 8-9 hours

This is the most critical journey of the Mera Peak. On this day, you will climb the summit of Mera Peak at an altitude of 6470m. The climb is your ultimate test during this adventure. We will start in the dark to arrive at the summit before sunrise. The trails pass through the beautiful trails, including tiny crevasses, snowy trails, and glacial paths.

Our team members and guides will help you all along the way and keep you safe and comfortable. You can observe the golden Himalayan Sunrise from the top of the summit. The beautiful vista can get captured in your mind for a long time. After taking outstanding pictures from the top of the mountain, we will return to the base camp.

After this incredible achievement, you will head down to various settlements before arriving at Khare. You will spend the night at the camp after arriving at the settlement in a short amount of time through a downhill trek.

Day 14Reserve Day for Contingency

We have this day for a contingency purpose. If there are any delays and cancellations due to weather and other reasons, you can achieve the feat of arriving at the top of Mera peak on this day. We will continue our journey to the descending trail if things move according to plan.

Day 15Trek from Khare to Kothe

Maximum Altitude: 4900 m

Trekking Duration: 4-5 hours

We will continue our descending trail on this day from Khare to Kothe. The beautiful routes pass through incredible courses. We will make some ascents before descending for a few hours to arrive at Kothe’s settlements.

After walking the natural terrains for 4-5 hours, we will reach the destination for the day. We will then spend the night at a teahouse in Kothe from the destinations. There you can socialize with fellow trekkers and rest for the night.

Day 16Trek from Kothe to Thuli Kharka

Maximum Altitude: 4300 m

Trekking Duration: 5-6 hours

We will pass through the beautiful, challenging terrain on this trekking day to finally arrive at Thuli Kharka. The elevation of the region is 4300 meters. There are various uphill and downhills terrains in this section of the trek.

There are many challenging terrains that you will need to pass through the regions. You can find small streams originating from the Inkhu Khola. You will pass through various chortens along the trail before arriving at the Thuli Kharka. The beautiful settlement of Thuli Kharka is where you will spend the night at a teahouse.

Day 17Trek from Thuli Kharla to Lukla via Zatrwa La pass

Maximum Altitude: 4610 meters

Trekking Duration: 6-7 hours

On this section of the trek, we will travel through the beautiful foothills of the Himalayas to arrive at Lukla. You will pass through the incredible trails and the Zariwala pass from Thuli Kharka. Various paths are challenging and pass through the beautiful terrains of the region, including the Zatrwa La Pass (4610 meters).

The view of the entire region from the Zatrwa La Pass is enthralling. The dense forests of the region will make the trail quite enchanting. The whole duration of the trek is around 6-7 hours. After settling in Lukla, you will spend the night at the lodge or the guest house in the region.

Day 18Fly to Kathmandu

Maximum Altitude: 1400 m

Flight Duration: 30 minutes

The beautiful Mera Peak climbing adventure ends in Kathmandu as you take a scenic mountain flight from Lukla. The beautiful mountain from Lukla to Kathmandu will provide you with the best views of the entire region. You will cherish the best climbing experience for a long time. After reaching Kathmandu, you can travel to your desired destination.

Day 19Final departure

Its time to say goodbye and safe journey home.

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