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Mera Peak Climbing Preparation

Mera Peak is a thrilling adventure. You must be physically fit to go on Mera Peak Climbing. Preparation is prior to the success of Mera Peak Climbing. Though, Mera Peak is suitable to the novice climbers, effective preparation before the actual climb itself is your success. You need to take preparation for high altitude trek like Mera Peak seriously. You need to prioritize your training efforts. You can join gym and stress on cardio exercises. If it is not possible you can try some descent hill climbs regularly. Cycling, jogging, stress endurance training, Aerobic Training, hiking Training can really help you able to accomplish long hour walks on the uneven trails. Besides that you should be sensible to your diet. Your diet should contain adequate portions of protein, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrate.

Mera Peak Difficulty

Mera Peak is officially the highest trekking peak in Nepal. The altitude you ascend is great enough to suffer you with altitude sickness. Not only the altitude; the snowy surroundings will make your climb really difficult. The weather also remains unstable at such heights. A perfectly good day can suddenly turn into blizzards. The last section of the peak is a real adventure. The final 600-700m requires climbing through snow, rocks, and ice. This part of the trek may require the use of basic mountaineering tools. Overall, Mara Peak Climbing is a strenuous and physically demanding one. However, with adequate preparation and physical fitness you can conquer this towering peak. The success of this trek also largely depends upon the preparation, trekking route, trekking seasons, trekking gears, etc.

Mera Peak Climbing Season

Peak Climbing in Nepal is a seasonal activity. Autumn and Spring are the best season for climbing most of the mountains in Nepal. Autumn Season (September, October & November) and Spring Season (March, April & May) is the perfect time for this Mera Peak Climbing. During these months, the days will be sunny and warm in the Himalayas. The skies will be clear and the atmosphere of the Himalayas will be alluring. Thus, we can have great views of the mountains. Nevertheless, some adventure-seeking clients who don’t like hustle and bustle during the journey also can choose December, January, and February months for this trip. Monsoon season (June, July, and August) will be pretty difficult time for climbing in the Himalayas because of monsoon.

Mera Peak Climbing Permit

Mera Peak Climbing requires a number of permits. The permits may varies according to the routes you choose thereof. The cost of the permit also differs depending upon the route. If you choose the route that passes through Hinku Valley, you need to buy Local Area Permit (20$), and Makalu Barun National Park Entry Permit. If you follow the Everest Base Camp Route from Lukla, you must buy Local Area Permit and Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit. Both National Park Entry permits cost NPR 1500 for the people of SAARC countries and NPR 3000 for the foreign Nationals.

Mera Peak Climbing Gears

You must be very attentive while packing Mera Peak Gears. It is very important to go through the checklist. Mera Peak is located in an isolated region. Therefore, it is must to include all the basic mountaineering gears. Mind that you must not miss any of them and you should also not make you pack unnecessarily heavy. Unlike regular high altitude treks, you need to pack some basic mountaineering equipment. Crampons, carabineers, belay device, harness, ascenders, ice axe, trekking poles, climbing ropes, headlights, ascenders, sleeping bag, U-lock, oxygen, survival blankets, insect repellent etc are some of the basic gears. Similarly, you need to pack adequate clothes, foods, medicines, also.

Accommodations during Mera Peak Climbing

Our Mera Peak Climbing itinerary states the price that covers three-star accommodations during the stay in Kathmandu – the category of accommodation can easily upgrade or degrade as per the preference of clients. During the entire trekking (after and before the climbing period) there is the availability of tea house/lodges. And during the climbing period of a couple of days, there need to set up tented camps. So we will provide tea house accommodation at available places and camping accommodation for not accessible places. We concern for your comfort and safety.

Meals during Mera Peak Climbing

We offer all kinds of meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the entire climbing/trekking and Breakfast plan in Kathmandu. We will have Dinner and Breakfast in the same teahouse/Camp where we spent overnight and Lunch will be en-route of trekking towards next destination since we have to leave our accommodation after breakfast to continue the trek. You can enjoy the taste of varieties of cuisines; Nepali food, Tibetan, Continental, Indian, Italian etc by choosing on the menu. During the camping period, while we are in Mera Peak Base Camp and Mera Peak High Camp, our kitchen team will prepare hygienic foods to you. There might not be several choices of foods during the camp as in the tea houses and restaurants; you have to understand that our crew have to carry all camping gears and kitchen equipment from available places but we are sure we will provide as much services and facilities as we can do to make your adventure holiday awesome.

Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness is the effect of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues at the high altitude. It is the negative health effect of high altitude due to the rapid exposure to low amount of oxygen at high elevation. The common symptoms of Altitude sickness include headaches, vomiting, tiredness, trouble sleeping and dizziness.

Altitude Sickness generally referred as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) occurs only above 2500m. The main reason of altitude sickness is rapid ascent and decreasing amount of oxygen at the high altitude. There are mainly three types of altitude sickness: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema.

Altitude Sickness can become a medical emergency if ignored. The best way to prevent altitude sickness is to travel to high altitude slowly. It normally doesn’t take long for your body to adjust into a changed altitude. At the higher altitudes, the air pressure and oxygen level is comparatively lower. Our body takes time to adjust to such change. We suggest you to keep you hydrated, not to smoke or drink alcoholic substance, eat hygienic food, sleep low, take it easy, use Diamox tablets etc. to prevent yourself from Altitude Sickness.

Tips for Mera Peak Climbing

Make a list of the equipment you will need during the climb

Climb with a qualified guide who is capable of fixing ropes, managing training and has ideal communication skills.

Be ready for camping

Acquire adequate mountaineering training before going for this tour

Collect adequate comfortable climbing clothing, gears and equipments

Do not exercise this venture during off season

Be careful about your personal health and hygiene, diet, and physical exercises

Do not climb alone

Keep hydrated and take proper acclimatization to prevent yourself from the altitude sickness.

Final Say

Climbing Mera Peak is not a children’s play. It is a great thrilling adventure. It is a great way to experience the Himalaya climbing experience for a novice trekker or climber. Mera Peak difficulty depends on a number of factors. The hardness of Mera Peak is a personal experience. However, it is physically strenuous in the ratings of difficulty level. To make it easier for you, train yourself; take the necessary steps to prepare yourself. Mental preparedness is as vital as physical training. You need both the strength and endurance to do Mera Peak. If climbing a high altitude peak and experiencing the Himalaya trekking experience has been a lifelong dream, then go for Mera Peak. If you have any inquiries about your climb to Mera Peak or any other treks and tours in Nepal, feel free to contact us or visit our website.