Mera Peak is the highest of the permitted "Trekking Peaks" in Nepal. At 64 76 metres Mera Peak is the highest of the trekking peaks in Nepal. When this is combined with the fact that it offers unparalleled views and stunning panoramas. It makes this trekking peak one of the most sought after mountaineering trips in Nepal. Mera Peak is never particularly technically difficult, but there is the altitude to contend with which makes this an exciting and challenging trip. Trek begins after flying to Lukla and trek in to the Hinku Valley over the Zatrwa La.
After careful acclimatization and some instruction to ensure that we will be safe on the mountain we set up Base Camp at the Mera La. From here we can make our summit bid and enjoy the views of the Khumbu Himal to our north. We then head north towards the Mingbo La, which gives us access to the Khumbu valley beyond. It also means that we do not have to retrace our steps, giving us a circular journey and the chance to explore different regions during the trip. There are spare days allocated in the itinerary for acclimatization and in case of bad weather.
The Base Camp is in a stunning setting but the views from the summit are perhaps unrivalled than from any of the other trekking peaks. The panorama takes in Kanchenjunga, Chamlang and Makalu to the east, while to the north Everest, the unclimbed south face of Lhotse and the Nuptse / Lhotse ridge are visible. To the west Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu complete what is undoubtedly one of the most glorious views in the whole of Nepal. We take the opportunity, during the trek in, to make sure that everyone is well acquainted with the technical equipment that we will be using on the mountain and to brush up on personal skills.
To enjoy the trek and climb fully you need to be fit and walk regularly. Previous climbing or mountaineering experience is preferred since we will be using ropes, crampons and axes, sometimes on exposed ground, and competence on such terrain is needed. Previous experience at altitude is not a pre-requisite, but is useful.
Suggested Itinerary: Ascent of MERA PEAK (6476 m.) & EVEREST B. C. Trek : 28 Days
Day 01 : KATHMANDU/ LUKLA (9200 FT.)
Day 02 : LUKLA/ CHUTANGA (15000 FT.)
Day 03 : CHUTANGA/ TULI KHARKA (14436 FT.)
Day 04 : TULI KHARKA/ TASHING ONGMA (11489 FT.)
Day 05 : TASHING ONGMA/ TANGNAG (14500 FT.)
Day 06 : TANGNAG / DIG KHARE (16729 FT.)
Day 07 : KHARE/ MERA LA BASE CAMP (17767 FT.)
Day 0 8 - 09 : REST DAY FOR ACCLIMATISATION AND EXPLORE SURROUNDINGS.
Day 10 : BASE CAMP/ MERA LA HIGH CAMP (19028 FT.)
Day 11 : A SPARE DAY IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER
Day 12 : ASCENT MERA PEAK AND BACK TO MERA LA(19028 FT.)
Day 13 - 15 : MERA LA B.C./ MINGBO LA (18807 FT.)
Day 16 : MINGBO LA/ PANGBOCHE (12752 FT.)
Day 17 : PANGBOCHE/ DINGBOCHE (14850 FT.)
Day 18 : DINGBOCHE/ LOBUCHE (16170 FT.)
Day 19 : LOBUCHE/ GORAK SHEP (17350 FT.)
Day 20 : GORAKSHEP/ KALAPATTHAR/GOREKSHEP (17350 FT.)
Day 21 : GORAKSHEP / EVEREST BASE CAMP / GORAKSHEP (17350 FT.)
Day 22 : GORAKSHEP / PHERICHE (13900 FT.)
Day 23 : PHERICHE/ CHHUKHUNG (15978 FT.) (Optional)
Day 24 : CHHUKHUNG/ PHERICHE (Optional)
Day 25 : PHERICHE/ THYANGBOCHE
Day 26 : THYANGBOCHE/ NAMCHE
Day 27 : NAMCHE TO LUKLA
Day 28 : LUKLA TO KATHMANDU
Fixed departure on: Sept: 09, 24, October 10 and any date as per your interest.
Includes in this package :
- Kathmandu international airport transfer
- Domestic Airfare according to program (kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu)
- All types of ground transport as per itinerary
- 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Moonlight (3 star on Deluxe catagory) . If you want more luxuarious, let us know.
- All meals ( Bf, Lun, Din.) 3 times each day as per itinerary
- Tented camp accommodation where there is no lodges
- Tea House trekking rest of the days.
- Royalties of Mera peak climbing
- Sagarmatha National park entry permit.
- TIMS ( Trekker 's Information Management System ) permit
- Equipment for the camping trek , cooking and eating utensils during the trip.
- Service of staffs and government liason officer at the base camp
- High altitude porters, & their wages, high altitude and equipment allowances and other facilities to Nepali staffs.
- Experienced Guide, sherpa, cook, and all other necessaries porter during the trip as per the group sizes
- Accidential insurances for all Nepali staffs
Excludes in this package:
- Personal equipment & Insurance
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- High Altitude Food & Equipment for Member & Sherpa
- Alcoholic beverages, Nepal visa fee.
- Emergency rescue evacuation if required & Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
- Extra luggage & personal climbing gears.
- Extra porter cost US$20 per person per days per 25Kg.
- Personal nature expenses
- Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu US$ 45 per person on B/B Basis
- Wake talkies & Filming permit.
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
- Ice fall fees Garbage Deposit (Sharing with other member) if applicable.
- Assistance for Cargo clearance (Custom duty fees to be paid by clients)
- Expenses due to flight delay, sickness and other contingencies
- International airfare and airport tax
Note: The above itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. This is guideline showing tea house or tented camp trekking . Group leader's travel free for groups of 9 or more.... (Flights and Government fees not included).
(Abbreviation: A - Accommodation, B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Note: Itinerary can be flexible as per clients interest and time schedule.
Rescue:
Although ninety-nine percent of the time there won't be any need for a emergency rescue evacuation, emergency situations do arise in the Himalayas with illness, AMS (acute mountain sickness), snow storms, landslide, and avalanches being the primary cause for rescue to take place. In a non-life threatening situation, we will arrange for the porters to carry you to the nearest health post or hospital. Where the situation is more serious, one of your Sherpa's will hurry to the nearest communication center where he can request a Helicopter Rescue from our Kathmandu office.
We have at our disposable one of the best helicopter pilot with many years of flying experience in Nepal Army, and have flown many rescue flights. However, the helicopter rescue is an expensive business, and a typical rescue can cost anywhere between US$ 5400/ & euro; 3600 to US$ 7400/ 0r Euro; 5000, depending on the location of the rescue.
Therefore, we highly recommend that you take travel a insurance which will cover emergency helicopter rescue flight. To enable us to contact your insurance company in case of a rescue and not to loose any valuable time we will need the co-ordinates of your insurance companies’ local representative for Nepal.
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