Mera Peak Climbing

Mera peak is considered one of the major and popular trekking peaks in Nepal. The trail winds among forests of pine and rhododendron in this remote and uninhabited valley, which leads to Mera Base Camp. The Peak itself rises to the south of Everest. The ascent of the peak is technically straightforward, however, the heavy snow and the maze of crevasses can make the way longer to the summit. Besides the charm of climbing Mera Peak, the trek to its base camp from Lukla is rewarding for experiencing little-visited and as yet un-spoilt region of Nepal with densely forested hillsides. There are several approaches to the base camp besides the easy and normal route, which is mentioned below. The routes crossing Amphu Labtsa (5,780m) and the Mingbo La (5,871m) provide some the most adventurous trekking with spectacular scenery through remote glaciated valleys and passes.

North Face Glacier from the Mera La
The base camp can be set up at 5415m near Mera La on the Hongu side in the moraine below the ice. From here a high camp is set at 5,800m near a rocky outcrop on the Mera Glacier. The high camp proves to be one to the most glorious viewpoints in Nepal offering the panoramic views of Kanchanjunga, Chamlang, Makalu and Baruntse sweeping around from the east and Amadablam, Cho Oyu and Kangtega to the west. The giant faces of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse appear in the north. There are three main summits which are climbable without much difficulty. The south summit (6,065m) is the most accessible with the Northern Summit (6,654m), the highest, which can be reached by skirting the Central Summit (6,461m) to the north and following snow ridge to its top. Climbing the middle summit requires ascent up on steep snow and is more technical. Mera North is straightforward to climb.

Alternate Trek Routes To/From Mera peak
Mingbo La pass to Everest Base Camp:
Return through the upper Hongu valley and over Mingbo La pass into the Imja valley on the Everest Base Camp route. From here a visit can be made to Everest Base camp and return to Lukla. This is a very high altitude trek through glaciated valleys with possibilities of being stranded in adverse weather condition. Only strong, well equipped, groups should attempt this route. Please let us know if you want to use this route to exit.

Amphu Laptsa pass to Everest Base Camp:
Return trek through the upper Hongu valley and then over the high pass of Amphu Laptsa to come out at Chukung in the upper Imja river valley near Island Peak. From here a visit can be made to Everest Base camp and return to Lukla. This is a very high altitude trek through glaciated valleys with possibilities of being stranded in adverse weather condition. Only strong, well equipped, groups should attempt this route. Please let us know if you want to use this route to exit.

Mera Peak Climbing: Itinerary

Day 01 : pick up from the Int'L Airport, transfer
Day 02 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu, shopping and packing.
Day 03 : Early morning flight to Lukla (2800m) Overnight in Lodge.
Day 04 : Lukla to Chutenga (3350m) Camp.
Day 05 : Chutenga to over Zatrela pass overnight at Chatrarbu (4340m)
Day 06 : Chatrabu to Kothe (3700m) Camp.
Day 07 : Kothe to Thagnak (4356m) Camp.
Day 08 : Thanak Rest for Acclimatization Camp.
Day 09 : Thanak to Khare (4900m) Camp.
Day 10 : Khare to Mera La (5200m) For Glacier training & back to khare
Day 11 : Khare to Mera High Camp (5800m) Camp.
Day 12 : High Camp to Mera Summit (6476m) & return back to Khare
Day 13 : A spare Day incase of Bad weather
Day 14 : Khare to Kothe Camp (3700m) Camp.
Day 15 : Kothe to Chatrabu Camp (4340m) Camp.
Day 16 : Chatrabu to Lukla overnight in Lodge (2800m) Lodge.
Day 17 : Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 18 : Free day in Kathmandu
Day 19 : Transfer to International Airport and fly home.

Or (Including Everest Base camp via Amphulapcha pass )

Day 14: Rato Odar (5100m)
Day 15: Rato Ordar to Chamlang Base Camp (4700m)
Day 16: Chamlang B.C.to Seto Pokhari (4900m)
Day 17: Seto Pokhari to Amphulapcha Base Camp (5200m)
Day 18: Base Camp to over pass (5800m) camp in Chhukung Valley
Day 19: Chukung Valley to Chukung (4700m)
Day 20: Chukung to Dingboche (4300m)
Day 21: Trek to Dingbuche (4410m)
Day 22: Trek to Lobuche (4910m)
Day 23: Trek to Gorakshep climbs to Everest Base Camp (5310m)
Day 24: Kala Pattar (5545m) Trek and back to Gorakshep
Day 25: Trek to Pheriche (4240m)
Day 26: Trek to Tengbuche (4410m)
Day 27: Trek to Namche (3440m)
Day 28: Trek to Lukla (2840m)
Day 29: Fly to Kathmandu (1350m) transfer to Hotel
Day 30: Free day for shopping or relax
Day 31: Drive to Airport for return flight

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