Mera Peak Climbing - 18 Days

  • Duration: 18 Days
  • Difficulty: Technical Challenging
  • Group: 1 - 25 people
  • Max Altitude: 6,461m
  • Best Time Feb - May, Sep - Dec
  • Pick-up: Private Vehicle

Highlights

  • Kathmandu Valley sightseeing.
  • Scenic Mountain flight to Lukla.
  • It's a challenging climb peak in Everest Region.
  • Lobuche in near Mount Everest (8848m).
  • Summit Mera Peak (6,461m/ 21,190ft).
  • Unique culture and lifestyle of Sherpa.
  • Explore the Hinku valley and Zatra La Pass.
  • Amazing Himalayan and peaks views.
  • Explore the Makalu Barun National Park

About Mera Peak Climbing

As trekking, Mera Peak Climbing is the highest peak which is a famous climbing peak in the Khumbu region. Mera peak climbing will be a truly amazing climbing experience at the end of the Hinku valley as Mera is a challenging peak, at the mountaineering; we have to use technology to tackle the high-altitude glacier crossings. Mera Peak Climbing leads to absolute isolation and in the wilderness with natural surroundings away from villages and human settlements. The peak expedition is suitable for all fit trekkers who dare to dream of standing on a Himalayan summit. About, a trip to Mera Peak heads through the Pine and rhododendron forest, high pastureland, glacial lakes, and high camp (5800m) are the attraction during the expedition.

Mera Peak Climbing difficult is a challenge, where you have to cross the zone of ice, glaciers, and moraines. Mera peak listed as F means (Facial Easy), from French and Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification Systems, and this is used worldwide type of alpine climb. For Mera Peak Climb, you have need experience of ice, snows, use of ice axe, crampons, and fixing ropes. The Mera Peak summit elevation is (6,461m) which is the highest peak in the Everest region, which provides a magnificent view of 8000m peaks summit offer some exquisite namely; Mount Everest (8,848m), Makalu (8,485m), Lhotse (8,516), Cho Oyo (8,188m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), and several other peaks. We will suggest you plan your trip during spring or monsoon for clear visibility and accessibility, as this season is best for climbing Mera Peak.

Mera Peak Itinerary begins from Kathmandu then takes mountain flight to Lukla, which starting point of the trek and the Mera Peak route leads through Dudhkoshi valley and Handi Khola bridge, Similarly, the trail cross the Chutok La pass, Kari La Pass, Zatra La Pass, and Panggom La pass. In fact, this journey takes us to Makalu Barun National Park where has amazing flora and fauna. Mera Peak leads through beautiful remote and Hinku Valley where You can enjoy the beautiful green terraced fields, rushing streams, dense forest, swinging bridges, local people lifestyle, and yak pastures with science Himalayan. At the Charmlang and Baruntse can include exploring to glacial lakes, beautiful forests, massive moraines, and spectacular peaks. Jimmy Roberts and his Sherpa Sen Tenzing were first to climb in Mera Peak in 1953. It's a natural beauty trekking trail in Nepal.

We, Himalayan Frozen Adventure provides professional climbing license leader through Mera Peak Climbing, who has perfect knowledge about Mountaineering. For Mera Peak Climbing cost or any other information, feel free to get in touch anytime with us. We always ready for our customer service and you can contact us from WhatsApp/Viber: 9840396708 or Company Email: [email protected]

Notices: (Weather in the Himalayan region which may change any at times. (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) flight a few hours may be late or one, two or more days may be canceled for bad weather reason. This kind of condition we have to waits a long time for Lukla flight. As this can happen either at the start or end of the trek. This kind of problem we also organize helicopter rescue, the helicopter charge will around USD 3400 where includes 4-5 people per flight. We suggest you; if possible (1-2) extra days manage for this trekking & Climbing).

Itinerary

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When you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, our airport representative will wait for you at the airport, we will display a Himalayan Frozen Adventure with your group name signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our car.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 1,300m
  • Kathmandu

Today, we sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley, which is our visit place are Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur, and Swoyambhunath Temple. After the visit, we'll drive back to the hotel; overnight we stay ay the same Hotel.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 1,300m
  • Kathmandu

Today, we take a short flight to Lukla, which is our trekking starting point. Our trail goes to the jungle area then crosses the Handi Khola bridge and reaches the Surke Village. We walk through the south where we cross the Chutok La pass and finally we arrive in Paiya Chutok, where we spend overnight.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,730m
  • Paiya chutok

After having breakfast, we take a short trek to downhill and reach the bridge. The trail will be slippery and we pass the bamboo and rhododendron forest, then we get the Kari La Pass. From the way, we see amazing Dudhkoshi valley. Finally, we arrive in Panggom, where settlers are dependent on farming and trading. Overnight we stay here.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,846m
  • Pamggom

After having breakfast, we have a great opportunity to cross the Panggom La pass. Our trail goes climb way to the north and cross the Peseng Kharka Khola then trek down to Peeng Kharka Danda. After crossing the Ningsow Khola finally, we arrive in Ningsow where we spend overnight.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,863m
  • Ningsow

After breakfast, we take a short climb then trek goes downhill and reaches the Ramailo Danda. Through the walking, we get the wonderful views of Mera Peak and Salpa. We enter the Makalu Barun National Park then cross the Chhatra Khola, this trail name is the Pasang Lhamu trail. Finally, we arrive in Chhatra Khola, where we spend overnight.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,800m
  • Chhatra Khola

After breakfast, our trail goes the north to Mara Peak. On the way, we cross the beautiful Majang Khola and Hinku Khola. We trail goes Tashing Ongma where we'll found teashops. During the trek, we cross the Sanu Khola bridge and reach Kothe, where we spend overnight.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 3,691m
  • Kothe

After breakfast, our trail goes Hinku Khola near of the Mera Peak. We take a short rest for Lunch at Gondishung. On the way, we cross the 200 years old Lungsumgba Gompa. After 4 hours of walking, we reach Thaknak, where we spend overnight.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 4,358m
  • Thaknak

Today, our trail is short; we'll follow Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka. Where we see the spectacular views of Charpate Himal. Our trails will climb Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to Khare. Through the walking, we see an amazing view of northern Mera Peak. Finally, we arrive Khare, where we spend overnight.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 5,045m
  • Khare

After having breakfast, we start our climbing training. Our climbing guide will give some idea about the climb. And the guide teaches you about the climbing equipment safety belts, ascents, boots, and crampons, such as hail, ropes, etc. After finish the training we take a rest.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 5,045m
  • Khare

Today, we walk through steep boulder-strewn and reach the base camp. The trail will take us to Mera La pass, where we cross rock trails, which can be hazardous. Our way goes top of the rock band, where is marked by a large cairn. Finally, we arrive at Mera High Camp, where we have included seeing Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse, Chamlang, Nuptse and Baruntse. We spend overnight here.


  • Tent
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 5,780m
  • High Camp

Today is an important day for climbing. We take our early morning breakfast and start the climb at 2 am. At the expedition be very cold, through the climbing we get amazing Glacier. We can see the wonderful sunrise view through the expedition. After crossing the Glacier we have to use technical, where we are easy to climb the summit. In the final steep summit, we may use a fixed rope. After 6 to 7 hours expedition we reach the summit, where we see beautiful panorama Himalayan views; Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7,129m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), and peaks. After exploring the summit we back down to Khare, where we spend overnight.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 5,045m
  • Khare

The peak climbing is the task of challenging, which is the may difficulty also occur. Anytime an unforeseen situation may arise. Multiple factors like weather conditions come into action. Our team might get injured or High Altitude Sickness. Sometimes our group members may get some problems with acclimatizing. Are our climbing and trekking have not any problem then we don't spend this day.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 5,045m
  • Khare

After having breakfast, we use the same trail return to Kothe. After arriving at the Kothe we celebrate the success of climbing and we spend overnight Kothe.

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 3,600m
  • Kothe

After breakfast, we start our trek to Thuli Kharka. We climb up and descend, and then we cross Inkhu Khola. The trail takes the right way to pass Chorten. We return the same trail to Thuli Kharka, where we spend overnight.


  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 4,300m
  • Thuli Kharka

After breakfast, we have a great opportunity to cross the Zatrwa La pass (4,600m). Lukla is a beautiful valley in the Khumbu region. This valley surrounded by Numbur Himal, Kongde Peak, Kusum Khangru, Cho Oyu and Himalayan peaks. Finally, we arrive at the Lukla, which is a good facility for Accommodation, Meals, and Lodge

  • Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,850m
  • Lukla

Today, we leave the Khumbu and Himalayan regions. We take a short flight to Kathmandu. When we arriving Kathmandu, we enjoy and relax, after 18 days of hard trekking and climbing.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast/Lunch
  • 1,300m
  • Kathmandu

Today, you will fly back to your home. You will checkout of the hotel, and our representative will move you to the airport.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 1,300m
  • Kathmandu

Notices

Himalayan Frozen Adventure will fully support your whole trip. Sometimes come these kinds of the problem; Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, and unexpected natural disasters. These conditions we make extra or rest day, which is not available in this itinerary but if you have time then it is possible to make more extra day at trekking. You have to pay a package for extra days.

Cost Details

Included Excluded
  • Pick up and drop from Airport to Hotel to Airport by private vehicles.
  • Teahouse/Lodges/Camp tent accommodation during the trekking and climbing.
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trekking and climbing.
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu).
  • full day Kathmandu Valley sightseeing with a guide.
  • The Himalayan experienced and knowledgeable English speaking trekking and climbing guides.
  • leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide).
  • Porter service (2 trekkers/climbers: 1 porter).
  • Seasonal fresh fruits and Supplementary snacks.
  • Guide & Porter costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
  • Himalayan Frozen Adventure bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map are yours to take.
  • Group gears and supplies (ice screws, snow bars, and ropes).
  • Camping equipment (dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, table chair, and kitchen utensils).
  • Island Peak Permits and Sagarmatha National Park Permit fee and TIMS card.
  • Appreciation of certificate after the successful climbing.
  • All government, Local taxes/ vat and official Expenses.
  • Compressive first aid box.
  • Farewell Dinner.
  • Nepalese visa fee (15 days - $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110).
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Extra Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • All soft and hard drinks.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal trekking and climbing equipment.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Personal clothing and gear.
  • Tips for guide, porter, and driver.

Departures & Dates

Himalayan Frozen Adventure is a responsible travel company in Nepal. Our all dates are 100% guaranteed if there no political unrest and natural disaster then. Is there not any error then you can use this date it's better for your trip.  We try our best to ensure this information.

Useful Information

Mera Peak Climbing Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory to have to join an adventurous trip in the Himalayas. It is for your safety. The travel insurance must cover things like illness, medical emergencies, accidents, death, trip cancellation, and loss of personal baggage & items. All costs for Emergency Evacuation must be paid in cash in Nepal unless an insurance company has agreed to pay all the cost on your behalf. Make sure that your travel insurance covers activities in the Himalayas if you are participating in them.

*Note: Foreigners are not allowed to purchase an insurance policy in Nepal. So make sure to purchase good travel insurance in your country, and it is your responsibility to check whether your insurance policy is adequate or not.

Mera Peak Climbing Accommodation

Mera Peak Climbing accommodations are Lodge, Teahouse, and Tent. Around Kathmandu, we can find a good facility with comfortable accommodation at the Hotel. Mera Peak Climbing, all accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. During the trek, Himalayan frozen Adventure will manage room with attached washrooms. In the teahouse, we have to share the toilet. Single room is available in Kathmandu and the lower elevation trekking region but might be impossible to higher elevations. At the climbing area, we spend 2 nights at the tent with meals, where we can use natural preservation tent toilet.

  • 2 night at Kathmandu hotel
  • 14 night at the lodge
  • 2 night at tent

Mera Peak Climbing Meals

At the Kathmandu have included only breakfast. During the Mera Peak Climbing, all meals will be provided. In the Everest region, we can enjoy Nepalese food with international cuisine like Tibetan, Continental, Indian, Tibetan, Italian, etc. Through the trek, we have breakfast/lunch at the teahouse and Dinner will be at the lodge. You can choices different kinds of breakfast, lunch, and dinner by the menu. During the climbing area, we provide the freshly-cooked food.

  • 2 days breakfast at Kathmandu
  • 14 days all meals at the lodge
  • 2 days freshly-cooked food at the tent

Passport & Visa

A passport with at least six months of validity from the return date is mandatorily needed. You can get the Nepalese visa from the Nepalese Embassies or Consulate in your country. You can also get the Nepalese visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Do know that there are few countries that have to apply for the Nepalese visa from their own country. Obtaining your visa is entirely your responsibility.

While booking, make sure to put full and correct passport information so that we can get all the necessary permits, tickets, and pay fees on your behalf. If you do not provide the correct information when you make your booking, we will not be able to make the necessary bookings on your behalf and cannot be held responsible.

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

AMS or altitude sickness is one of the main risks while traversing in the high altitude. The main region behind getting AMS is when the body doesn't adjust to the lower level, and the result can be deadly. So it is very important to take proper measures on time. Gaining altitude with constant pace and proper acclimatization days will help reduce the chances of getting AMS.

Similarly, you also have to keep yourself hydrated during the trek, therefore, drink enough water and avoid alcoholic drinks as it dehydrates the body. If you are planning to trek in one of the adventurous trails of Nepal then do keep above things in your mind.

Symptoms of altitude sickness

  • Difficulty in sleeping
  • Dizziness or light-headedness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Shortness of breath with exertion

Preventive measures

  • Include an adequate number of rest days in the itinerary
  • Keep yourself hydrated
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages
  • Do not gain more than 500 meters in a day
  • Try to spend the night in lower altitude
  • Acclimatize properly at a lower altitude
  • Inform your guide immediately if any of the symptoms you see
  • Do not push yourself

Mera Peak Climbing Best season

The climatic condition of Nepal differs from place to place depending upon geographical regions. One can have warm and hot wear in the terai whereas can observe the chilling arctic-like weather in the Himalayas. Nepal’s weather is influenced by a maritime and continental factor and has four different seasons, Autumn (September to November), followed by Winter (December to February), Spring (March to May), and finally, there is Summer/Monsoon (June to August).

The best time to go on an adventurous journey in the Himalayas is in Spring (March to May) and Autumn (mid-September to November). These are the best times to go on any treks and climbing trips because of stable weather and a moderate climate. There is only one place in Nepal, where you can go trekking in even monsoon (July to mid-September) and that is Upper Dolpo. This region lies in the rain shadow of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and therefore does not receive rainfall in the monsoon.

Autumn (September To November)

Autumn (September-November) is one of the perfect seasons to trekking with hiking in Himalayan Nepal, so thousands of trekkers choose these months. In fact, September, October, and November months are will be full of excellent atmosphere as well as beauty, enjoys your journey with joy and beauty. The Autumn season provides reference weather with clear magnificent mountains. The temperature is good than another season. September-November is a great time to express your adventure in Himalayan Nepal. It will also be free from natural disasters such as floods and landslides these months. It's the most famous season to goes high altitude area of Himalayan. 

Winter (November To March)

Winter (November-March) is also possible to trek in Himalayan Nepal, the weather condition is stable and the days are clear. December, January and February are the cold months in Nepal. Days temperatures are cool but the nights are much cold. During the winter trek is risk winds and colder temperatures. Above 3,000m altitude being usually snowfall and freezing. If you are looking for wonderful scenery, let choose the lower elevation trek in Nepal.

Spring (March To May)

Spring (March-May) is the second famous trekking season in Himalayan Nepal. March, April, and May is also a great option to mountain climbing and high altitude trek. At spring morning weather condition will be clear, but the afternoon sky covered by the cloud, and sometimes can be rain. You can get to see beautiful flowers like jasmine, pine, and rhododendron with wild flora. During the Spring, lower altitude trek is mildly warm and above 3,000m quite a moderate temperature. This season also best to express your adventure in Nepal.

Summer (June To August)

In the summer season, the trekkers are less crowded in the Himalayan region will be less. June, July and August are the main raining season in Nepal which involves monsoon. Bad weather can hamper travel, maybe some problems during the journey due to heavy rain. Some travelers prefer to travel at this time as this is also not an emergency period. The weather is hot and almost everyday rains. This season is better for the tour to Tibet and in Himalayan Nepal like Mustang, Dolpo region, and Nar-Phu valley because these regions are in the rain-shadow.

Trekking Equipment

Climbing and trekking equipment is the essential material used during the trip to the Himalayas, which is used on a daily basis. Without Climbing and trekking equipment, your trip may be unsuccessful so we request you please follow the list. If you have not time to buy in your country, so don't worry we can help to buy climbing and trekking equipment in Kathmandu. Himalayan Frozen Adventure Pvt.Ltd will make your precious time reference and entertainment.

Climbing and Trekking Equipment Lists

Personal Climbing Gears

  • Ice ax
  • Crampons
  • Harness
  • Tape slings (2)
  • Screwgate karabiners (2 locks, 2 unlock)
  • Descender/eight-figure
  • Plastic mountaineering boots
  • Ascender/Jhumar
  • Helmet

Group Climbing Gears

  • Snow bar
  • Rope
  • Ice hammer
  • Ice screw

HEAD

  • Headlight
  • Sun hat
  • Warm hat and scarf

FACE

  • Face wipes and towels
  • Sunscreen +40
  • Sunglass

Hands

  • Waterproof & Snowproof Gloves
  • Lightweight gloves

Body clothing

  • Sleeping bag
  • Down jackets
  • Sport hiking t-shirts, preferably quick-drying
  • Fleece jacket and sweaters
  • Poncho and rain jacket
  • Socks preferably cotton –mix
  • Lightweight cotton trekking pants with folding option

Lists of Footwear

  • Water/Snowproof Trekking & Climbing Boots
  • Socks preferably cotton sports socks but take some extra pairs
  • Expedition Crampon (optional)

Essential gear

  • Day Backpack above the 30 L
  • Pack covers
  • Thermos Bottel- hard bottle that can be used for boiled drinking water

Water peals

  • Umbrella / Poncho
  • Walking pole if you need it
  • Thick Sleeping bag
  • Deodorant
  • Laundry soap
  • Antibacterial Gel
  • Toiletries
  • Toothbrush
  • Shampoo

Personal accessories

  • Cell phone
  • Watch
  • Camera
  • Money wallet with Money
  • Padlocks
  • Plastic bag
  • Sewing kit
  • Extra p photos and passport photocopies

First-aid Kit

  • Diamox (acetazolamide)
  • Lozenges
  • Elastic bandages
  • Moleskin
  • Cotton bandages and band-aids
  • Lancing needle
  • Antibiotic eye-drops
  • Thermometer
  • Sling
  • Paracetamol
  • Antiseptic antibacterial cream or solution
  • Painkillers
  • Anti-emetic for nausea (not at high altitude)
  • Loperamide to control diarrhea
  • Norfloxacin or Cipro to cure diarrhea, other infections
  • Oral rehydration salts

Himalayan Frozen Adventure Pvt. Ltd porter is available for (2 trekkers a porter) who will carry up to 30 kg at maximum; therefore, keep this in mind before you pack your bags!!!