Group Size
Min 1 Max 12
Duration
20 Days
Grade
Our strenuous grade involves longer duration trek/climb in remote and isolated area that goes above 5500m and you need to sleep at an elevation of 5000m+ for multiple days. This grade trip involves usages of climbing equipment (Harness, Ice Axe, Crampons, Mountaineering Boots, Ascender) for climbing trips and some high passes trek. Previous experience is essential and we also provide a climbing course at base camp before the actual climb where your guides will teach you the proper way to use the equipment. However previous experience of trekking/climbing at 5000m+ elevation will be beneficial.
Max. Altitude
6,461m/21,193ft
Activity
Peak Climbing in Nepal
Meals Included
Accomodation
Best Season
Apr-May,Oct-Nov
Trip Overview
Highlights
Climb the highest trekking peak in NepalBreathtaking views of five 8000m mountains from summitLed by highly experienced guide and sherpasNon technical yet physically challenging climb
Mera Peak Climb
Mera Peak climb, located at 6467m/21,193ft on the edge of the Khumbu region allows the adrenaline of climbing the highest trekking peak in Nepal by following the non-technical yet physically challenging route where you need to climb snow slopes and ice sections that are within 30 degrees limits.
The challenging climb to the summit rewards us with breathtaking views of five 8000-m Mountains. Everest and Lhotse greet us from the north while we can get close-up views of Kanchenjunga and Makalu to the east and colossal Cho Oyu dominate the western skyline. This is the perfect peak for your first climbing experience.
Mera Peak Summit Day
We will start our journey to the summit from our High Camp. The cold weather coupled with the excitement of conquering the summit will motivate us to prepare early for the climb.
The summit push is a relatively straightforward walk with the use of crampons, an ice-axe and a man rope. The route to the summit of Mera rarely exceeds the angle of 30-40 degrees but the final pitch involves a 30-meter ascent of a 50° snow dome, demanding climbers the use of jumar/ascender in a fixed rope depending on the snow condition. Summit day can be as long as 10-12 hrs.
We will start making arrangements at around 2 to 3 am and we will begin the slow climb at a gentle pace by dawn. It is going to be a long journey and it all depends on your stamina and weather conditions. Quick descent from the summit will take us to Khare where we will celebrate the successful climbing of the Mera summit.
Mera Peak Itinerary
Our Mera peak itinerary has been devised carefully keeping every aspect in mind. Careful approach, proper acclimatization, contingency day etc. are all taken into consideration. Our Mera peak climb itinerary follows a longer route giving us more time to adapt to the increasing altitude. Our trek to the base camp of Mera Peak follows less-trodden trails via Chetra Khola ensuring proper acclimatization instead of the usual Zatrwa La Pass. After 10 days trek through the remote picturesque villages and forests, we get to the Mera base camp for our climb.
Why climb Mera with us?
At Highland Expeditions we always believe in ‘Safety first and Service paramount’. The success of any climb depends largely on a carefully planned itinerary and best logistics and these are what we offer.
Our Mera Peak itinerary has been carefully devised keeping every aspect in mind. We have rest and acclimatization days, pre-climbing training day and of course a contingency day.
We are committed to maintaining the climb safe and successful with the quality of service. Our emphasis is always on maintaining the small group so that it will be easy to coordinate and cooperate with each other.
You will be guided by highly professional guides who have experience in successfully climbing several national and international peaks. At Highland Expeditions, we provide a 1:3 sherpa guide-to-client ratio on summit days.
Each climbing group will be backed by a supplementary oxygen system, a satellite phone for emergencies and a comprehensive medical kit.
We are dedicated to providing the highest professionalism throughout the climb by taking utmost care of all the logistics needed.
How hard is Mera Peak?
Mera Peak is graded under Alpine PD+ which suggests it to be a challenging climb. Standing tall at 6,461m/21,193 ft, Mera is the highest trekking peak in Nepal thus a previous experience of trekking at high altitude is essential. A climber needs to be familiar with the use of harnesses and crampons. A basic level of mountaineering skills and excellent physical condition are the prerequisites.
You will be receiving a full day of pre-climb training at Khare by our climbing guides, where you will learn mountaineering skills and know the correct way of using climbing gears. It would be beneficial to have previous experience of trekking at high altitudes.
Prepare yourself for the climb with some regular training including running, cycling or gym work. Be prepared to walk for 6-7 hrs per day on average. Summit day can be 10-14 hrs long. Read more about how difficult is Mera peak climb?
If you would like to climb Mera and Island Peak together, our Mera and Island Peak climb may be a perfect fit for you.
Additional Read:
1. 10 tips for Mera Peak Climb
2. Best climbing boots for 6000m peak
Your safety is of imperative concern while travelling with Highland Expeditions. Please take care to note that your leader/guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to your safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The Trek & Climb leader/guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Trip Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. Upon completing the visa formalities and collecting your luggages in the airport, kindly proceed to the exit of the arrival hall. Your trip leader will await you just outside the arrival hall and will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Please look out for a placard of Highland Expeditions at the exit of arrival hall. Welcome drinks will be served and after you’ve refreshed, your trek leader will brief you about your trip in the lobby of your hotel in the evening. Get familiar with your surroundings by taking a walk down the street
Meals:
None
Accommodation:
Hotel
Max Elevation:
1,350m/4,430ft
Day 02 - In Kathmandu for trek/climb preparation
After your first night in Kathmandu, you will be well informed on arrival about the time for briefing and equipment check. However, sometimes, depending on your flight arrival, if it’s too late into the night we will do equipment check in the afternoon instead of morning to give you some sleep and rest so that you can get rid of that jet lag. In the evening, you will be briefed by your trek and climb leader about your trekking program the next day. In case you have fallen short of any trek and climb equipment that you may need, this time can be used to arrange for it.
Meals:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
Hotel
Max Elevation:
1,350m/4,430ft
Fly to Lukla and trek to Poiyan
After an early morning b/fast, we take the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla on STOL aircraft. Flight time is about 35 minutes to the airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas in the mid-1960s. It is a memorable flight, with outstanding views of the eastern Himalaya (sit on the left side of the plane for the best views). At Lukla we are immediately overcome by the scale of the massive peaks that surround the village but this is only an indication of what is to come. We will leave Lukla and follow the relatively easy trail through the woods of colorful rhododendron and pine to Poiyan via Surke village.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse / Lodge
Duration:
6-7 hrs
Max Elevation:
2,800m/9,184ft
Trek to Pangoma
After breakfast, we travel through dense forest and begin a climb to the picturesque village of Pangkongama with splendid views of the surrounding valley and a nearby monastery.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Duration:
4-5 hrs
Max Elevation:
2,850m/9,348ft
Trek to Ningsho Bhuk
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Duration:
5-6 hrs
Max Elevation:
2,850m/9,348ft
Trek to Chetra Khola
Meals:
7-8 hrs
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Max Elevation:
2,800m/9,184ft
Trek to Khote
After an early morning tea, we will take about 3-hours of downhill trek through rhododendron forest. We will be taking lunch amid the forest before continuing the trek along Hinku River. It will take couple of hours to reach Kothe where we will stay overnight.
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Duration:
6-7 hrs
Max Elevation:
3,600m/11,808ft
Trek to Thaknag
This is going to be an exciting day as we will be entering Barun National Park. Leaving our camp in Khote early in the morning, we will receive an entry permit of Barun National Park. Once the officials confirm the permit check, we will proceed to Thaknag. The trail leads us along the edge of Hinku River about 4-5 hours to lead us to Thaknag which will greet us with awe-inspiring views of Thamserku, Kusum Kangru and Kangteka peaks.
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Duration:
4-5 hrs
Max Elevation:
4,356m/14,292ft
Rest and Acclimatization day
Today is a day scheduled for acclimatization. Since an activity helps us in proper acclimatization, we will be taking a side trip to either Charpate Himal Glacier or a nearby hill. Our main objective is to climb high and sleep low and this is exactly what we will be doing on this day. After our acclimatization, we retrace back to Thaknang for overnight stay.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Max Elevation:
4,356m/14,292ft
Trek to Khare
After an early morning breakfast, we will leave Thaknag and move through the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to reach Dig Kharka. We will be greeted with pleasant view of Charpate Himal from Dig Kharka. We will follow the ascending path through moraines to the snout of Hinku Nup. Proceeding further, we will cross Shar Glacier and follow the steep path uphill to Khare where we will camp overnight. The camp site in Khare allows exquisite view of North face of Mera Peak.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Max Elevation:
5,045m/16,552ft
Pre-Climb training and acclimatization at Khare
Rest and get organized before moving up for the climb.
In the morning, there will be a climbing course at the nearby hill, where your guides will teach you the required climbing skills and the basic safety instructions. The course will mainly consist of using the climbing gears in a proper way and glacier travel. Proper usage of safety cord and Terrian instructions will be given too.
In the afternoon, it’s free time to rest and get organized before moving up to Mera Peak high camp the next day.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Max Elevation:
5,045m/16,552ft
Trek to Mera Peak High Camp
We will need to use climbing gears like Crampons and axe to take the steep ascend to High Camp of Mera Peak. From Mera La, we will ascend the glaciated path. At around 5800m elevation, we will find a rocky section among glacier to set up our high camp. Existing at the edge of mountain, the area offers striking view of Kanchenjunga that rises to the east above the ridge of Chamlang. We will also get exquisite views of Makalu, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, the southern section of Lhotse and Lhotse Shar Mountains.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Camping
Duration:
3-4 hrs
Max Elevation:
5,800m/19,029ft
Summit Mera Peak and trek to Khare
We will wake up much early on this day. After tea, we will take slow climb towards the summit. Temperature remains on an average 10 degree Celsius below Zero on this region. We will climb the glacier and proceed to snow hump-back ridge. We will follow the non-technical and classic route through the south-east ridge. Climbing further through the snout of glacier, we will climb over the south summit to the summit ridge. Finally, the moment comes for which all of us were eagerly waiting. We will get the 360 degree views of many eight thousand meter peaks including views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and other peaks and mountains. We will spend some time on summit witnessing the views before taking gradual descent to Khare where we will celebrate the successful climb and stay overnight.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Duration:
10-12 hrs
Max Elevation:
6,476m/21,247ft
Contingency day
This is a free day. Peak Climbing is a challenging task. Multiple factor like weather condition comes into action. Also, our crew members might get injured or sick from High Altitude Sickness. In such case, our schedule might get affected. This contingency day will help us to make sure that our schedule will go on smoothly without interruption even if there occur complications while climbing the peak.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Trek to Khothe
We will leave Khare and lower down through the Hinku valley to Khote. The trail is much easier as we will be taking steep descent.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Duration:
5-6 hrs
Max Elevation:
3,600m/11,812ft
Trek to Thulikharka
Early in the morning, we will follow the steeply raising trail for couple of hours through the lush green forest existing to the western edge of Hinku Valley which will take us to Thuli Kharka. The trail is pleasant. We can feel the aroma of blooming red rhododendron that breathes life to the forest. Our camp site in Thulikharka allows us the views of Mera peaks including Mera North, Mera Central and Mera South.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Duration:
6-7 hrs
Max Elevation:
4,320m/14,174ft
Trek to Lukla via Zatrwa La Pass
From Thulikharka, we will climb uphill for couple of hours to reach Zatrwa La pass. The pass allows an exquisite view of Lukla valley and surrounding peaks and mountains including Cho yu, Kongde, Numbur, Kusum Khangru and others. We will descend from Zatrwa La to Chutanga and follow the straight path all the way to Lukla village. Later we celebrate our successful completion of climb with our Sherpa guides and porters who we’ve got to know so well & are now good friends. It’s a pleasure to end this wonderful trip on a happy note. We then slumber into blissful sleep.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Duration:
6-7 hrs
Max Elevation:
2,800m/9187ft
Fly back to Kathmandu
Take an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. We will be transferred to hotel in a private vehicle in Kathmandu. Take leisure and soothe your aching limbs from long and tiring peak climb.
Meals:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
Hotel
Max Elevation:
1,350m/4,430ft
Free day in Kathmandu
Enjoy a leisure day. You are on your own. Participating in a day tour in Kathmandu is a pleasant plan. You can also go shopping in Thamel, a tourist hub where you can buy souvenir items like handicrafts and art for your family. At eventide, we will relish a farewell dinner to celebrate our successful climb.
Please do not hesitate to let us know if you would like to extend your stay. Kindly email us for more details on extensions.
Meals:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
Hotel
Max Elevation:
1,350m/4,430ft
International departure
Finally, the undeniable day of departure arrives. Thank you for joining us on this climb and it has been a pleasure getting to know you during this time. We hope this venture has enriched your experience with happy memories. You will be assisted in your last minute preparation. Our representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. Keep in touch and hope to hear from you soon. Bon voyage for a safe and pleasant trip home.
Meals:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
none
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DATES
PRICE
DEPOSIT
AVAILABILITY
20 Days
6 Apr, 2025 - 25 Apr, 2025
USD 3,199
20% Deposit
USD 639.80
12 in a group
Available
20 Days
17 Apr, 2025 - 6 May, 2025
USD 3,199
20% Deposit
USD 639.80
12 in a group
Available
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Cost Inclusion
- Fully supported and guided climb to Mera Peak
- 1 lead guide and 1:3 Sherpa guide to client ratio on bigger group size
- All peak permit fees, garbage deposit and trek permit fees
- All meals (B,L,D) with tea/coffee/boiled water during the trekking period
- Twin sharing accommodation at teahouse/lodge during the trekking period
- All meals and high quality tents on twin sharing basis for the climbing period
- Twin sharing accommodation at Kathmandu guest house or similar category for 4 nights with breakfast
- All internal airfares as per itinerary with transfers
- All ground transfers as per mentioned in the itinerary with international airport pickup/drop as per your flight time.
- Climbing guide summit bonus, wages and insurance
- Staffs wages, allowances with their insurance
- Comprehensive first aid kit with supplementary oxygen system
- Porterage of equipment required during trekking and climbing
- Waterproof Duffel bag, Sleeping bag and Down Jacket (Sleeping bag and down jacket must be returned after completion of trek)
- Peak climbing certificate issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association
Cost Exclusion
- International airfare
- Visa and travel insurance
- Meals at Kathmandu
- Personal Clothing and Climbing Gears
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu or on trek for any reason (Early arrival or delay, Early arrival from trek due to any reason)
- Personal expenses and tips
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Equipment List
The gear listed below is recommended for this kind of trips. We encourage you to get all equipment listed below for the trip and kindly ensure you check and try every equipment. You can also buy or hire the same in Kathmandu as they are available in the many trekking shops from branded to local manufacturers in Kathmandu.
Head gears:
- Sunhat X 1
- Warm hat (should cover head & ear comfortably) X 1
- Buffs X 2
- Sunglasses (High-quality, UV-blocking sunglasses with good all-around protection) X 1
- Headlamp with spare batteries (200-300 lumens output) X 1
Upper Body:
- Thermal or fleece base layer top X 2
- Trekking shirts/t-shirts (Breathable and quick-dry materials) – full sleeve x 2 and short sleeve x 2
- Mid-Layer Jacket X 2 (Lightweight downs are good as well)
- Soft-shell jacket X 1 (Water and Wind Resistant)
- Hardshell jacket with a hood X 1 (Fully waterproof shell jacket, must fit comfortably over mid layers)
- Insulated Down Jacket X 1 (provided by us at request)
Lower Body:
- Thermal or fleece base layer bottom X 2
- Trekking trousers/pants X 3
- Hardshell pants X 1 for climbing days (Non-insulated and waterproof)
- Insulated down pant (optional) X 1
Underwear:
- 4 pairs of synthetic or wool fabrics only
Hand Wear:
- Liner Gloves X 1
- Midweight gloves X 1
- Expedition Down Mittens (Leather Palm) X 1
Foot Wear:
- Waterproof Hiking Boots (Preferably full to protect/support your ankle) X 1
- Double Layer Mountaineering Boot X 1
- Hiking socks X 4 pairs medium to heavy (synthetic and wool)
- Summit socks X 2
- Liner socks X 2
- Gaiter X 1 Pair
- Flip flop or Sneaker (To wear at teahouses and in city)
- Down booties (Optional)
Climbing Gears:
- Helmet
- Ice Axe
- Crampons
- Harness
- Carabiners (2 X Screw Gate and 2 X Snap Gate )
- Belay Device X 1
- Ascender/Jumar (Large Handle)
- Prussik Cord
- Safety Cord (2 m length)
Gears / Personal equipment:
- Daypack 40-45 liters (To carry water and personal items that you may require while trekking and climbing)
- Duffel bag (provided by us at request)
- Down Sleeping bag (-20 C rated) with compression sack (provided by us at request)
- One litre capacity water bottle X 2 (Nalgene)
- Insulated Cover for Water bottle X 1
- Trekking poles
- Camera with charger or spare batteries
- Personal snacks, comfort foods, energy bars and gels
- A laundry bag to keep the dirty clothes
- Padlock for duffel bag (Optional)
- Large plastic bags to keep the clothes dry
- Extra clothes to wear in Kathmandu when you come back from trek.
Toiletries and hygiene
- Quick drying towel
- Small face towel
- Toothbrush &Toothpaste
- Face mask
- Water treatment tools
- Soap and Shampoo (Smaller bottle)
- Face and body moisturizer
- Sunscreen SPF50+ and Lip balm SPF 30+
- Hand sanitiser/Antiseptic wipes
- Hygiene products
- Basic first aid kit (Pepto Bismol, Cipro (500mg tablets), Metronidazole, Hydration salts, Eye drops for dry ears, Azithromycin (250mg tablets), Diamox (250mg tablets, approx. 35 total), and variety of standard painkillers including Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc)
Documents:
- Passport with validity of 6 months.
- Credit cards in case of emergencies
- Driving ID or any other ID in case of loss of your passport
- Travel Insurance (Please refer to the general information page for more detail about it)
- Flight tickets
Which boot is best for peak climbing in Nepal? https://highlandexpeditions.com/best-boots-for-nepal-peak-climbing/
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Tough but Rewarding
Tough but Rewarding
My Mera peak expedition resulted in a successful and safe climb to the summit and it was achieved through the support and care of our guides (Pemba and Dorje). Their well-paced itinerary also greatly helped us to get to the summit. The Summit climb was tough, tiring and super COLD. All in all a challenging and rewarding experience.
Highly Recommend for a Well-Planned and Amazing Mera Peak Climb!
Highly Recommend for a Well-Planned and Amazing Mera Peak Climb!
I highly recommend Highland Expeditions to anyone looking for trekking and climbing in Nepal. I climbed Mera Peak together with the team of Highland Expeditions and what an experience it was.
The entire trip was well planned and the itinerary was devised nicely with slow ascent and more acclimatization, the entire staff was amazing, especially our guide Pemba, who was incredibly friendly and expert in his work. In general Highland Expeditions delivered a great service.
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