Mera Peak (6,654 m) is the highest permitted trekking peak of Nepal. It stands to the south of Everest and dominates the watershed between the heavily wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas.
J.O.M. Roberts and Sen Tenzing made the first successful ascent of Mera Peak on 20 May 1953. The route they used is still the standard route. There are many other routes to the peak, but none of them are easy. Some of them require crossing very high and difficult passes. This leads to a true mountaineering experience. In the end, all efforts and hard work is paid off with spectacular scenery as Mera provides one of the finest viewpoints in Nepal.
Mera Peak offers a panoramic view of Chamlang, Kangchenjunga, Makalu, and Baruntse in the east and the peaks of Cho-Oyu, Ama Dablam and Kangtega to the west. Everest can be viewed to the north over the massive unclimbed south face of Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge. Under favourable conditions, it is possible to climb the peak and descend back on the same day.
Trip Facts:
Trip Length |
20 Days |
Grade |
Strenuous - Alpine grade: F |
Starts in |
Kathmandu |
Ends in |
Kathmandu |
Accommodation |
Hotel & camping |
Maximum altitude |
6654m |
Itinerary:
Day 1 |
Arrive in Kathmandu |
Day 2 |
Sightseeing in Katmandu |
Day 3 |
Flight to Lukla [2850m] |
Day 4 |
Trek to Chutanga [3050m] |
Day 5 |
At Chutanga |
Day 6 |
Trek to Tuli kharka [4300m] |
Day 7 |
Trek to Mosum kharka [3700m] |
Day 8 |
Trek to Tangnag [4350m] |
Day 9 |
At Tangnag |
Day 10 |
Trek to Khare [5000m] |
Day 11 |
Khare upper end [5500m] |
Day 12 |
Trek up to campsite by lower part of Hinku Nup glacier |
Day 13 |
Rest day |
Day 14 |
The ascent [6654m] |
Day 15 |
Contingency day |
Day 16 |
Gotay |
Day 17 |
Tuli Kharka |
Day 18 |
Lukla |
Day 19 |
Flight to Kathmandu |
Day 20 |
Depart Kathmandu |
Cost Includes:
- Full board camping trek,
- Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare
- English speaking local expert guide, porters
- National Park Fees, Peak permit,
- 3 nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on double room sharing with breakfast.
- All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
- Airport transfers and escort
- Equipment clothing for porter & staffs, Local climbing Sherpas,
- Insurance for all staff & porters, Rope, Icescrow, Snowbar and
- Gammov bag (altitude chamber).
Cost does not include:
- International flight & departure tax
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing gears & clothing, (available on hire).
- Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client's insurance.