Mera Peak Climbing Itinerary and Cost
Trip Overview
Mera Peak is a well renowned Himalayan peak for climbing in Nepal among trekkers. This mountain is at the height of 6470 meters/21247 feet is the near Everest region. This mountain can be climbed without past mountaineering experience as it is a non-technical high altitude trekking peak. The mountain has less to non-technical challenges, there are 3-4 small opening crevasses during the climb but apart from that, the climb is straight forward. The climb normally starts very early in the morning and it is about 3-4 hours climb from high camp to the summit.
During the summit trip on a clear day, you will see five of the six highest mountains on Earth. Everest (8848m)- 1st highest mountain, Lhotse (8516m)- 4th highest mountain, Makalu (8463m)- 5th highest mountain and Cho Oyu (8201m)- 6th highest mountain are all very close by, and when it’s clear you may just be able to see Kangchenjunga (8586m)- 3rd highest mountain far away to the east.
Although no previous climbing experience is required, if you have experience in abseiling; using crampons, ice-ax, walking roped-up will be an advantage. Also, it requires a good level of physical fitness as you will be climbing under challenging conditions (thin air, extreme cold, snow, and wind).
Summiting Mera Peak mostly depends on the weather condition and your fitness level. Thus, all climbers are recommended to take in fitness training before 6 – 4 months before your trip. You will need good endurance and body strength. Aerobic exercises mixing with overall body strength building routines should help you prepare physically for your trip.
Mera Peak was at the first summitted by J.O.M Roberts and Sen Tenzing in 1953 AD. Notwithstanding, the best possible climb was made by Marcel Jolly, G. Baus, and L. Honnis in 1975. They are French Climbers who began climbing following a similar course by Roberts yet crossing along the joining edge to the further highest point.
Mera Peak Climbing trip is a regularly either 18 days or 20 days trip from your arrival day in Kathmandu to the last takeoff from Nepal. Be that as it may, it tends to be modified by your interest and preference.
Mera Peak Climbing the best suitable time is from Mid-March to May (Spring Season) and October – November (Autumn Season). During this time the weather relatively becomes stable than other times of the year. No matter what time you choose for the climb, temperatures at the top are still incredibly cold, yet bearable.
MERA PEAK SUMMIT CLIMB ITINERARIES:
Mera Peak has two popular routes of summit trek in terms of starting the trek. One itinerary starts from Lukla by heading to Zatrwa La Pass (Option I) and another itinerary also begins from Lukla but heading to Paiya (Option II). In Option I itinerary as you will go straight over the Zatrwa La Pass (4610m) you will have a quick gain of altitude. So, you may feel tough at the start of the trek. In the Option II itinerary, you will get more opportunity to acclimatize.
OPTION I: ITINERARY (Short)
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be met by our Tour officer. He will escort you to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Sightseeing tour of 2 World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Trip briefing / Preparation for trekking and climbing. Night Stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla. Ttrekking from Lukla to Chutang.
Altitude: 2840m – 3020m. Walking 4 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 04: Trekking from Chutang to Zatrwa La Pass to Thuli Kharka.
Altitude: 3020m – 4610 m (Pass) – 4320m. Walking 6/7 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 05: Trekking from Thuli Kharka to Kothe.
Altitude: 4320m – 3580m. Walking 5/6 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 06: Trekking from Kothe to Thaknak.
Altitude: 3580m – 4358m. Walking 4/5 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 07: Acclimatization day in Thaknak.
Altitude: 4358m. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 08: Trekking from Thaknak to Khare.
Altitude: 4358m – 5045m. Walking 3/4 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 09: Rest day in Khare/Acclimatization. This day your Climbing guide gives training on climbing techniques & using climbing gear.
Altitude: 5045m. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 10: Trekking from Khare to Mera La Pass to Mera Base Camp.
Altitude: 5045m – 5414m – 5350m. Walking 4 hours. Night Stay at Tented Camp.
Day 11: Trek from Mera Base Camp to High Camp.
Altitude: 5350m – 5780m. Walking 4 hours. Night Stay at Tented Camp.
Day 12: Climb to Mera Peak Summit and back to Khare.
Altitude: 5780m – 6461m (Summit) – 5045m. Walking 10 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 13: Reserve Day for Contingency.
Day 14: Trekking from Khare to Kothe.
Altitude: 5045m – 3580m. Walking 6/7 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 15: Trekking from Kothe to Thuli Kharka.
Altitude: 3580m – 4320m. Walking 6 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 16: Trekking from Thuli Kharka to Zatrwa La Pass to Lukla.
Altitude: 4320m – 4600 m (Pass) – 2840m. Walking 7/8 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 17: Flight from Lukla and back to Kathmandu. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 18: Departure to the home country. Our tour officer will drop you at Kathmandu International airport and see you off. End of Service.
OPTION II: ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be met by our Tour officer. He will escort you to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Sightseeing tour of 2 World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Trip briefing / Preparation for trekking and climbing. Night Stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla. Trekking from Lukla to Paiya.
Altitude: 2840m – 2730m. Walking 4/5 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 04: Trekking from Paiya to Panggom.
Altitude: 2730m – 2804m. Walking 5/6 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 05: Trekking from Panggom to Ningsow.
Altitude: 2804m – 2863m. Walking 4 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 06: Trekking from Ningsow to Chhetra Khola.
Altitude: 2863m – 3122m. Walking 5/6 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 07: Trekking from Chhetra Khola to Kothe.
Altitude: 3122m – 3580m. Walking 6 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 08: Trekking from Kothe to Thaknak.
Altitude: 3580m – 4358m. Walking 4/5 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 09: Acclimatization day in Thaknak.
Altitude: 4358m. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 10: Trekking from Thaknak to Khare.
Altitude: 4358m – 5045m. Walking 3/4 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 11: Rest day in Khare/Acclimatization. This day your Climbing guide gives training on climbing techniques & using climbing gear.
Altitude: 5045m. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 12: Trekking from Khare to Mera La Pass to Mera Base Camp.
Altitude: 5045m – 5414m – 5350m. Walking 4 hours. Night Stay at Tented Camp.
Day 13: Trek from Mera Base Camp to High Camp.
Altitude: 5350m – 5780m. Walking 4 hours. Night Stay at Tented Camp.
Day 14: Climb to Mera Peak Summit and back to Khare.
Altitude: 5780m – 6461m (Summit) – 5045m. Walking 10 hours. Night Stay at Mountain Lodge.
Day 15: Reserve Day for Contingency.
Day 16: Trekking from Khare to Kothe.
Altitude: 5045m – 3580m. Walking 6/7 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 17: Trekking from Kothe to Thuli Kharka.
Altitude: 3580m – 4320m. Walking 6 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 18: Trekking from Thuli Kharka to Zatrwa La Pass to Lukla.
Altitude: 4320m – 4600 m (Pass) – 2840m. Walking 7/8 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 19: Flight from Lukla and back to Kathmandu. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 20: Departure to the home country. Our tour officer will drop you at Kathmandu International airport and see you off. End of Service.
MERA PEAK CLIMBING COST
Price of Option I: USD 2210 Per Person for Group Size of Two People
Price of Option II: USD 2295 Per Person for Group Size of Two People
Package Price Includes:
1. Airport pick up and drop services in a private car.
2. Lukla Flight Tickets.
3. Domestic airport taxes.
4. 3 Nights Accommodation at Tourist Type Hotel in Kathmandu.
5. 12 Nights (Option I), 14 Nights (Option II) Accommodation in Mountain Lodge/ Tea House on twin sharing basis during the trekking.
6. 2 Nights Accommodation in tented camp during the climbing period.
7. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the trekking and climbing period.
8. Makalu Barun National Park Entry Permit fee.
9. Mera Peak climbing permit.
10. Trekker’s Information Management System [TIMS] registration card fee.
11. Experienced English speaking trained trekking and climbing guide.
12. One porter (One porter carries luggage of two trekkers in max total weight limit of 25 kg).
13. Meals, accommodation, salary, insurance and transport for guide and porter.
14. Camping gears like two men tent, kitchen tent, kitchen equipment, mattress while climbing period.
15. General Climbing equipment such as Rope, Ice Screw, Snow Bar, rock pitons.Fixing Gear: Fix rope, main rope, snow bar, ice crew, rock pitons
16. First aid medical kit.
17. A Trekking Map of this route for a Group.
18. Necessary paper works, government, and local taxes.
19. Sightseeing of two world Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.
20. Entrance fees of sightseeing places in Kathmandu.
21. Trip Achievement Certificate from the Company
22. Complimentary farewell dinner in Kathmandu with a cultural show at a typical Nepalese restaurant.
Package Cost does not include:
1. Your International airfare.
2. Nepal visa fees (Note: Nepal visa can be obtained on your arrival time at Tribhuvan International Airport. Visa fee is USD 30 for 15 days/ USD 50 for 30 days period. For Visa one passport photograph is required.)
3. Travel and Medical insurance, its mandatory insurance should cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation.
4. Personal trekking and Climbing Equipment (Climbing boot, Crampons, Ice ax / Ice hammer, Harness, Jammers, Karabiners, Finger eight / ATC guide, Tap sling, Sleeping bag, etc).
5. Personal nature expenses like bars and beverage bills, hot and cold drinks, bottled water, hot shower, mobile/camera battery charge fee, telephone, laundry, tidbit, etc.
8. Costs arising from natural calamities, mishaps, personal sickness, flight cancellation, political strikes, or anything beyond our control. In such cases, extra will be charged as per actual (Costs are not refundable and transferable in any means if you leave the trek voluntarily and want to return from the trek earlier than scheduled).
9. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in the case of early returns and late departures than the scheduled itinerary).
10. Tips for guide and porter.
11. In case of emergency helicopter rescue/ evacuation & its cost.
12. Services not mentioned in the ‘Package Price Includes’ section.
Notes:
I. If you do not have time, from Khare you may trek to High Camp on the same day without a stay at Mera Base Camp in both itineraries. If you do so 1 day will be less in the above itinerary.
II. The above itineraries can be customized according to your interest and preferences. If you have any request please tell us, before booking.
Normal gears for Mera peak climbing:
Personal Climbing Gears:
• Ice axe
• Crampons
• Harness
• Tape slings (2)
• Screw-gate karabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock)
• Descender/eight figure
• Plastic mountaineering boots
• Ascender/Jhumar
• Helmet
Group Climbing Gears:
• Snow bar
• Ropes ( main / Fix )
• Ice hammer
• Ice screw
Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition: Recommended Operator & Company in Nepal
Excellent Himalaya Trek is the company operated and managed by local Sherpas and Tourism professionals of Nepal. This company is recommended as the top and best operator for Mera Peak Climbing by many trekkers and climbers in terms of our services and success rate. We have more than eighteen years of experience in Himalayan trekking and expedition.
Further, we are also authorized by the Tourism Ministry of Nepal Government. We are affiliated with the key tourism organizations like Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), Trekkers Association in Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), etc. We are dedicated to providing our all customers the best available services and support throughout your trip to Nepal.
Our Mera Peak Climbing itinerary provides sufficient time for proper acclimatization making a comfortable ascent with great success. Even the first-timers who have no experience of mountaineering could summit Mera peak following the instruction given by our experienced climbing Sherpas. We also provide some basic mountaineering training like how to use ropes, crampons, and other necessary pre-climbing training before the summit day.
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Trustworthy: We are a trustworthy Trekking Company for Mera Peak Climbing in this sense that we are operating all trekking and climbing based on reality, integrity, and honesty. Our guides are well trained with good knowledge of mountains.
Focus on your needs: We highly value all trekkers and are responsive to their needs and preferences. We specialize in organizing tour packages the way you want. Your satisfaction is our priority. We take care of your needs, specifications, and expectations. So, our packages are customizable.
Good Value for money: We provide the value of what you are buying of our any services at least equal to the amount you are paying. Our trips are designed in such a way that you get the maximum experience out of every dollar you pay. Thus, our price is always competitive. We also assure you that you will find our services worth it.
Real Cared Services: Our whole team is friendly, caring, and cheerful behavior. Our one travel consultant or our local trekking guide keep in touch with our clients every time. We make sure their protection guaranteed so that they will have peace of mind while climbing and trekking with us.
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