MERA PEAK

27 Days

6461m

Everest & Makalu Region

Tough

Overview

Mera-Peak combined in two principal summits – Central (6,461m) and North (6,476m), is situated in the Makalu Barun National Park on the edge of the Khumbu region. And it is usually Mera Central (6,461m) to climb considered the highest trekking peak by NMA (the Nepal Mountaineering Association), yet novice and straightforward introduction to mountaineering, though requiring basic ice axe and crampon skills.
Usually, trekkers fly into Lukla that is at only 2,800m altitude and trekking the busy Everest trail to Namche Bazzar to properly acclimatise before reaching straight over the 4,610m Zatr La pass to Tangnag at the foot of Mera Peak.
On a clear day from the summit of Mera-Peak, you will be able to see five of the six highest summits on Earth very close, namely Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m) and Cho-Oyu (8,201m), and if you’re lucky you may be able to see also Kangchenjunga (8,586m) far away to the east.

Itinerary

DAYS	ITINERARY
01	Arrive in Kathmandu (1375m)
02	Sinhtseeing & Gear Check
03	fly to Lukula (2875m) and Trek to Surke (2440m)
04	Trek to Puiyan (2800m)
05	Trek to Pangom (2800m)
06	Trek to Nashing Dingma (2600m)
07	Trek to Cholem Kharka (3600m)
08	Rest & Acclimatization day
09	Trek to Khola Kharka (4200)
10	Rest & Acclimatization Day
11	Trek to Khote (3600m)
12	Trek to Thagnag (4400m)
13	Rest & Acclmitization
14	Trek to Khare (4875m)
15	Rest & Acclimatization Day
16	Trek to Mera La Base (5400m)
17	Trek to High Camp (5700m)
18	Summit Peak (6461m) and climb down to Khare (5000m)
19	Back to Thagnak (4400m)
20	Trek to Khote (3600m)
21	Trek to Taktor (3850m)
22	Trek to Chatarmu (4040m)
23	Trek to Thugding (3236m)
24	Trek to Lukla (2875m)
25	Fly to Kathmandu (1375m)
26	Kathmandu sightseeing
27	Departure

What is Included and Excluded

Please Note: Departure schedules can change at any time due to unavoidable circumstances such as natural calamities, changes in trekking trails, public strikes or political turmoil.

All our expeditions options are flexible. Please inform us of your needs.

Price Includes

4 Nights on a twin share basis hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
All internal transport by private bus, jeep, or car
Domestic Flight
English speaking local guide
Accommodation on a twin shares basis in hotels and Camp
Base on Camp trek with guides, Porters to carry all personal and group equipment
Staffs Insurance
Emergency First-Aid Kit
All park entrance fees, trekking permits and Peak permit
Gear Package; Kitbag, Sleeping bag and liner and Down jacket on trek
Sightseeing Bhaktapur and Boudhanath with guide, entrance fees
Climbing kit Harness, Helmet, Ice axe, Jumar and Crampon.

Price Excludes

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
Staffs Tips
Airport and Departure taxes
Visa Fee.
Personal Insurance for trekking gear, medicine, etc.
Travel Insurance. It is important to have an insurance coverage along with helicopter evacuation
Any extra cost incurred incase of delay or cancellation of flight, any political turmoil, natural disaster
Entrance fee for visiting monastery etc. during trek
Climbing boot, Slings, Lock carabineer, Belay device etc. But you can rent in Kathmandu.

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FAQs

What do we need for trekking in Nepal?

Good boots, warm clothes (we provide a packing list for each trek) and your own day pack. We provide a lot of the gear that you will need up in the mountains. Please be in touch for more info.

What size are the groups?

For our upcoming treks the groups vary between 4 to 12 people. Private trekking parties group sizes are not limited.

I'm not fit, can I still trek?

Treks can be customised to suit your trekking capabilities.

I'm travelling on my own, can you assist?

Most definitely. You are welcome to join our pre-planned treks, or if you wish to trek on your own, we can arrange a porter and guide to accompany you.

How can I offset my carbon footprint?

You could use this free carbon calculator https://www.carbonfootprint.com/carbonoffset.html and calculate your carbon footprint for your journey to Nepal (KTM: Tribhuvan Intl, Nepal) -and then choose one of the projects offered on the website to offset your carbon footprint. You could certainly find other worthwhile initiatives to make sure that you holiday in Nepal leaves as little trace of destruction of the environment and wild places that we so love, and also as little negative imprint on societies and people whom we are so privileged to meet while on our journey. We understand the world to be a completely interdependent system of human relationships and understand the responsibilities that we all have for each other – one of which is to be aware of how we travel and our externalities… despite all our good intentions. We also believe that travel is essential and hugely important in creating an inclusive, sustainable and equitable world.

What are the costs for your treks?

Each trek or expedition will be priced individually depending on group size, duration of trek, whether it is a tent or tea house trek, whether domestic flights or jeep transport is included.

How do I choose which trek is for me?

When choosing a trek consider if you wish to stay in a tea house or tent, what altitude you feel comfortable with, do you wish to participate in mountaineering or climb a peak? Use the filters on our listings pages to filter the available treks.

How do I prepare for altitude?

The secret to altitude is time. The golden rule for acclimatization at high altitude states that one should start acclimatizing at +/-10,000 feet (3,000 meters) above the sea level. Once you reach that altitude, it is recommended that you increase the elevation of your stay at no more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) per night before you continue to ascend. Resting overnight at 1,000 feet (300 meters) elevation increase each day will help your body to acclimatize naturally.