Mera Peak
Trek and climb period: 18 days
Region: Hinku Valley
Dates: March / April / May / October / November
Mera peak is officially the highest of Nepal's permitted trekking peaks, rises to the south of Everest. Mera stands at 6,476m. The first ascent of Mera was made by J.O.M Roberts and Sen Tenzing on 20 May 1953 by the now standard route from the Mera la. By it's standard route from the Mera la, the ascent is technically straightforward: however after a heavy fall of snow or when the maze of the crevasses are open, the way can be long and demanding.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and our representative will meet you at the airport with welcome garlands. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing (Swambunath, Pashupatinath and Boudha).
Day 03: Kathmandu - Lukla - Chutanga.
This is a 45min flight to Lukla from Katmandu. Lukla is at 2,840m. From Lukla the path traverses south-east through forest, crossing several cascading streams. Our first camp is at Chutanga 3,400m.
Day 04: Chutanga.
Acclimatization day in Chutanga. We will hike up to Kharka Tang for acclimatization and return down to Chutanga.
Day 05: Chutanga - Tuli Kharka.
This is a 5 hour walk to Tuli Kharka crossing Zatrwa la which is at 4,600m / 15,000ft. Tuli Kharka is at 4,400m.
Day 06: Tuli Kharka - Kotay.
This is a 5 hour downhill walk to Kotay. Kotay is at 3,500m.
Day 07: Kotay - Tagnag.
This is a 6 hour walk to Tagnag. Tagnag is at 4,246m. There is a summer settlement here and also has a two or three lodges open during the trekking season.
Day 08: Tagnag - Khare.
This is a 4 hour walk to Khare which is at 5,100m.
Day 09: Rest day in Khare.
Day 10: Khare - Mera peak high camp.
You climb to Mera la glacier and start an easy climb towards Mera peak High Camp which is behind the rock at 5,800m.
Day 12: Summit Mera Peak (6,476m / 21,247ft) - Khare.
We leave early at four in the morning and summit at 9:00 am. The last 50m are 45-50 degrees steep and we will fix a rope. Return to high camp and start descending down to Khare.
Day 13: Khare - Kotay.
Day 14: Kotay - Tuli kharka.
Day 15: Tuli Kharka - Lukla.
Day 16: Lukla - Kathmandu.
Day 17: Visit Bhaktapur.
Day 18: Departure.
Services Includes
All meals and accommodation in tea houses and camping during trekking and climbing Mera peak, all meals, all camping equipment (two person tent, kitchen tent, dinning tent, toilet tent, mattresses) kitchen equipment, high altitude tents, porters and yaks during the trek, all staffs and porters insurance, cook and kitchen boys, climbing Sherpa, group climbing equipment (9mm climbing rope and 400m fixed static rope, ices screws, carabineers and snow bars), peak permit to climb Mera peak, wages and equipment allowance for climbing Sherpa guide and all staff, equipment for staff and porters, national park entry fees, all domestic cargo clearance, airport transport to airport and hotel, domestic flights (Ktm / Lukla / Ktm). 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu.
Services Excludes
Insurance (should cover helicopter evacuation in case of emergency), soft and hard drinks, meals in Kathmandu, personal gear, mountaineering boots and any other expenses in case of any political disturbances or natural disaster.