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Mera Peak Hinku Valley Climbing Difficulty

Climbing Mera Peak is comparatively easier than any other trekking peaks in Nepal. Mera Peak offers many routes in options. Mera Peak via Hinku valley is one of the easiest routes. It is one of the common routes as well. This route is easy and this route offers you enough time to acclimatize. Therefore, altitude will less probably to bother you.

This popular route starts from Lukla and continues to Paiya. Paiya is a village in solukhumbu to reach to the Hinku Valley. This route takes you through Pangaun, Kothe and other traditional villages. The ascent is not sharp and you can easily undertake this. The climbing period of Mera Peak will have some technical difficulties. The final steep slope and ridgeline will have a real effect on your climb. Otherwise, climbing Mera Peak is relatively easier.

Climbing Mera Peak doesn’t require prior climbing experiences. If you have it is extra benefit to you. We recommend anyone who wants to undertake this adventure to be prepared well and have some knowledge about mountaineering and peak climbing.

Mera Peak Hinku Valley Climbing Season

Peak Climbing in Nepal is a seasonal activity. Autumn and Spring are the best seasons for climbing most of the mountains in Nepal. Autumn Season (September, October & November) and Spring Season (March, April & May) are the perfect seasons for Climbing Mera Peak. 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 Winter Season (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. During monsoon the trails will be slippery, muddy and there will be landslides too.

Mera Peak Hinku Valley Climbing Preparations

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. Preparation is a key to success of any activity. Good preparations are must for the successful peak climbing. You need to consider several things before going for peak climbing. For the successful Mera Peak Climbing, your physique plays a vital role. So, you must prepare yourself before the climb. You would better join a mountaineering course for 4-6 months. Otherwise, you can join gym and have aerobic training, cardio, stress endurance training, hiking trainings etc. You can also practice jogging, cycling, swimming, hiking etc. on a regular basis. Your previous experiences on mountaineering are also important. So, you must practice hiking to some smaller peaks. Similarly, you should be careful about your diet. You must include plenty of protein, carbohydrates, and minerals in your diet. A balanced diet is very important for physical fitness. Moreover, you must be mentally ready to cope up with the adverse situations in the mountain. The weather is unstable at high altitude and you should also spend couple of days in a camp. Hygiene matters a lot for the success of the climb. In addition to all these, you must also go through Mera Peak Climbing Gears checklist and have enough collection of them.

Physical Fitness & Experience Required for Mera Peak Hinku Valley

Mera Peak Climbing Expedition is a technical adventure activity in Nepal which requires previous trekking experience and technical skills about peak climbing gears to have successful summit. The trip is very suitable for adventure motivated trekkers who have ability to walk in snows ridges and adventurous trails. Walking in high altitudes might attract high altitude sickness, slow and steady walk would be the perfect solution. We suggest every trekker who are planning to come to Nepal for trekking and peak climbing adventure to do daily physical workout (jogging, hiking, cycling, gym, etc) prior to a couple of weeks. We recommend to undertake Mera Peak only if you have undertaken other smaller peaks of the same region. Here is the list of the activities that must be done compulsorily before attempting any peak climbing in Nepal:

Go for a run or hike to hills where you have to do ascents and descents.

Once a week, do a long walk.

Swim and cycle.

You can also go up and down the stairs of a tall building.

Eat healthy food.

Keep on doing. If you can, do more yoga related to breathing.

Mera Peak Hinku Valley Climbing

Mera Peak is a little technical one. However, it has many difficulties that may put you under risks. In regard to this you need to have the following climbing gears and equipments. Moreover, these are not limited ones.

Mountaineering boots

65-liter backpack

Helmet

Harness

Ice axe with tether

Crampons

Ice screws

Figure 8

Jumar (ascender)

Carabiners (locking and gate; plenty of both)

Repair kit items

Sleeping bag and sleeping pad

Sun protection (hat, lip balm, sunscreen, etc.)

Cold-weather cap

Base-layer tops and bottoms

Lightweight fleece bottoms

Fleece top

Gore-Tex tops and bottoms

Additional personal clothing (socks, long-johns, and undergarments)

Small backpack

Duffle bag

Hand sanitizer

First aid kit

Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, etc.)

Documentation (passport, visa)

Urine bottle (and funnel kit, if necessary)

Waste containment kit

Permit and Cost for Mera Peak Hinku Valley Climbing

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.

Accommodations during Mera Peak Hinku Valley Climbing

At a reasonable Mera Peak Climbing Cost, Sophisticated hotels and resorts from normal tourist standard category to five-star categories are available in Kathmandu for your accommodation, where you can choose your suitable one. During the entire trekking (apart from the climbing period of Mera Peak) there is availability of tea house/lodges. And during the climbing period for a couple of days, we need to set up tent camp for our accommodations. So we will provide all tea house accommodation at available places and camping accommodation at the places where tea house/lodges are not available. Accommodation can be Single, Double, Triple or twin sharing basis as per your requirement.

Meals during Mera Peak Hinku Valley Climbing

Mera Peak Climbing Expeditions are inclusive for all meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) including the entire trekking and climbing period, apart from the BB plan during the stay 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 in the menu. During the camping period, while we are in Mera Peak Base Camp and High Camp, our kitchen team will prepare hygienic foods to serve 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 equipments 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.

Is Nepal Safe?

No doubt, Nepal is safe for trekking, hiking and mountaineering. The trekking trails are improvised and maintained as well. In many technical sections, ropes have been fixed.

The stains of the devastating earthquake have also been healing up and the decade long armed insurgency has also come to an end along with the implementation of the new constitution.

Tourist Help Desk and Tourism Information Centre have been established at the prominent tourist destinations. Moreover, you will receive a respectable welcome everywhere you go. The Nepali people are simple and kind to you and pay a wonderful hostage to you.

Don’t worry; Nepal is a safe country to visit.

Tips for Mera Peak Hinku Valley Climbing

Be prepared well.

Pack sufficient, don’t include unessential, and don’t miss the basics.

Be ready to cope up with the unfamiliar weather pattern and respect the weather

Choose the easier route: simply the one from South Col.

Be aware of the altitude sickness

Quickly pass the Khumbu Icefall and other treacherous areas

Keep sufficient spare oxygen cylinders

Use ropes

Drink Plenty

Be familiar with your gears and alpine, medicines

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 for you, 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.