Mera Peak (6480 m) is the highest of the trekking peaks in Nepal, located in the Solu Khumbu district in the eastern part of the Everest region of Nepal. It is a very high mountain, although it is a normal climb that requires no technical climbing on this route. One can experience its climb with average fitness, even without previous experience of climbing.
The Mera Peak Climbing 18-Day itinerary is a perfect itinerary designed for all groups of climbers, from beginners to experienced adventure enthusiasts. Our guided trip is eighteen days long, including some spare days for acclimatization along the way, and it’s completely flexible in terms of attempting the summit in terms of the weather and preparation factors.
We organize this exciting small group and private tour every spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November). Our focus has always been on a small group of climbers with moderate climbing and hiking experience, looking to try a snowy summit in Nepal, which is not a technical climb but requires basic alpine skills. Our success rate with small groups is 99 percent since we have been organizing the climbing trip to Mera for almost one and a half decades.
However, we also organize private trips for solo travelers with a private guide (one-on-one ratio) at a reasonable price. We have open dates for solo travelers or small groups of friends to sign up and book the tour with a sky-high offer today. Remember, on our guided 18-day Mera Peak climb itinerary, we provide a highly experienced local trekking guide for a group or solo travelers, a porter (1 porter for every 2 trekkers), and one climbing guide for every 2 climbers during the climb from the Khare or Mera Peak Base Camp.
During the trek to Khare, we accommodate you at the tea houses or trekking lodges along the way, and from Khare to High Camp or Base Camp, we provide tents for sleeping and cooking tents where we will prepare all your food, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
CLIMBING MERA
The multiple-day trek to the peak provides us a great chance to enjoy all aspects of the Himalayan experience, from the lush green forests of the lower Khumbu region to crossing high passes and making our way up into the more sparse and rocky upper reaches. As we near the northern approaches of the peak, we pass steep glaciers plunging into spectacular lakes behind huge ridges of glacial moraine.
We use a high camp for this peak, so experience camping on the snow and keeping warm, dry, hydrated, and well-fed is important to ensure you're in the best shape for summit day. We have plenty of time on the walk-in, which is stunning, to practice the skills needed. If you're unsure of your suitability, do feel free to contact us for a chat at [email protected]
TERRAIN ON THE TREK AND CLIMB OF MERA PEAK
The walk starts by heading south from Lukla, and our altitude certainly fluctuates as the path ascends and descends the valleys of the region. Underfoot, we have well-trodden paths which at times can be rocky, slippery if wet, and uneven in parts. Our itinerary uses a longer trek in to allow for really good acclimatization and a shorter route back to Lukla after the climb.
Once on the mountain itself, there will be scrambling at times on quite loose rock below the snow line. Once on the snow, the route can vary depending on local conditions at the time, and if required, you will be roped up in groups of three or four. The terrain is not difficult, but it does require care and alertness. The route is normally well marked, and groups tend to follow a similar 'path.' The terrain requires no technical climbing, but you will need to use winter skills and equipment (ax, crampon) when on the snow, which you will practice on the trek.
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic mountain flight to Lukla from Kathmandu
- Ideal first Himalayan climb into the heart of the Himalayas
- Challenge yourself at altitude with your local private guide!
- Enjoy the trek through the beautiful villages of Khumbu, Nepal, as it involves a culturally stimulating journey through remote, picturesque villages and forests, followed by a gentle climb to the summit.
- Nepal’s highest trekking peak—Mera Peak (6480 m)
