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Highlights

Expedition of Mera Peak climbing (6,461m), the Highest trekking peak in Nepal

Chance to explore the legends of Everest region

Collecting the snow-capped sights of Mt Everest(8,848m), Mt Lhotse(8516m), Mt Cho Oyu(8,188m) and many more

Get lovely greetings and warm hospitality from Khumbu region (Sherpa community)

Spend some walking in the most beautiful landscape

The best pick for mountaineering beginners

Overview

The tallest trekking peak of Nepal, Mera Peak, is a topmost destination for climbing starters around the world. Situated in the historic land of Mt Everest, Mera Peak has been providing grounds for mountaineers since its opening. Mera Peak lies in the highest part of the Himalayas, Mahalangur section which is the north-most part of the Solukhumbu region of Nepal. The highest trekking peak of Nepal is pointed with three main tops, i.e. Mera Central(6,476m), Mera North(6,476m), and Mera South(6,065m).

Tenzing Norway Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary, the first climbers of Mount Everest started the trend of climbing the Mera peak before, and after the Everest ascent. Since then its popularity is never unhyped; rather, it is increasing year by year. Mera Peak climbing is taken as the ground to prepare yourself before the Everest climb.

Every 12 months thousands of climbers touchdown Nepal just to do Mera Peak climbing. Mountaineering beginners hold a larger share than the pro climbers. The climbing and technical setting of Mera Peak is ideal for beginners to lace their shoes. This is why it is considered as the best mountain to start the climbing journey.

Amateurs get to test how to use crampons, ice-axe, and other mountaineering gears for the first time during Mera Peak climbing. But that does not mean this climbing is only about the ascent and descent. Mera Peak journey is a long but beautiful journey through the most beautiful part of the world.

A visitor gets to enjoy the close show of four eight-thousanders, Mt Everest(8,848m), Mt Makalu(8,643m), Mt Cho Oyu(8,201m), and Mt Lhotse(8,586m) from the top of Mera Peak. You will be surrounded by the mountain peaks all day long, what could possibly be a better gift than this for a mountain lover!

The journey of Mera Peak runs through the iconic Khumbu region. And this region has got all of the things; unique Sherpa settlements, lush forests, swinging suspension bridges, traditional gompas, monasteries, prayer flags, and many more. It will take too many words to list down what this Mera peak climbing journey offers.

Why don’t you book the Mera Peak expedition with us, Peak Climbing Nepal? We assure you that you will not miss a single thing in this region with us. But before calling us for the booking, you need to know several things about Mera Peak climbing.

This article revolves around and depicts information about Mera Peak Climbing’s route, best time, difficulties, detailed itinerary, and some FAQs. Therefore, read this article thoroughly and then remember us.

Mera Peak Climbing Route

Mera Peak’s journey with the Peak Climbing Nepal team lasts 18 eventful days. This expedition starts by leaving the historic city and the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu for Lukla. We will arrive at Lukla after 35 minutes of scenic air travel from Kathmandu. Soon after arriving in Lukla, you will trek up to Chhuthang on the first day of the tour.

Then you will leave for Thuli Kharka(4300m) via a captivating Zatrawala Pass. After an overnight stay in the Thuli Kharka, your trek runs towards Kothe.From Kothe, you will leave at early morning to reach Thangnak(4326m). After making up to Thangnak and spending a night there, your next destination will be Khare.

The land of Khare provides the glimpses of soon to be climbed, Mera Peak. You will reach Khare for an overnight stay, but there will be one more day in the Khare for acclimatization. This means you will spend two nights staying in Khare before heading for Mera Base Camp(5300m). Your Himalayan trail has started from the base camp of Mera peak, and it will move to Mera High Camp(5,700m) and then to the top of Mera Peak(6,476m).

After the successful summit of Mera peak, you will descend back to the Khare for the night stay on the very day. You will then retrace the earlier trails to return Lukla. On this stretch, you will cross Khare, Kothe, Thuli Kharka, and Lukla in several days. Your last night in the Khumbu region will be at Lukla just one-night before the Kathmandu flight.

Thereafter, you will fly one last time through the Khumbu’s skies to trace back Kathmandu. Soon after landing in Kathmandu, your Mera Peak Climbing expedition with us will end.

Difficulties of Mera Peak Climbing

Distance

Regardless of the routes you take, the minimum distance you will be covering in the Mera Peak climbing is around 125 km. The trails and ascends of the Mera Peak expedition are rough, steep, and snowy. To cover such a long distance in such difficult trails is not an easy task. Thus, the distance is one of the difficulties of Mera Peak climbing.

Route

There are three different routes to ascend Mera Peak, and each of the routes is uniquely difficult or easy. The route one runs via Lukla- Zatr La Pass – Tagnag- Mera Base Camp- High Camp- Summit. This particular route is the shortest but difficult route.

Similarly, the second route is via Lukla- Paiya- Thongnak- Khare-Base Camp- High Camp- Summit. This track is much easier than the earlier route. Therefore, the difficulty level of Mera peak climb is also differentiable with the routes.

Altitude Sickness

Where there are mountains there is fear of altitude sickness. This mountain sickness is possible in higher altitude regions above 3500m. Mera Peak’s journey takes you from the lowest point 1400m(Kathmandu) to the highest 6,476m(Mera Peak). In between these two places, you will change altitudes day by day.

Therefore, anyone who is not good with new or high altitude can get caught by Acute Mountain Sickness(AMS) or Altitude Sickness. And this is one of the most difficult parts of the Mera peak climb.

Weather and Temperature

Weather and temperature of higher regions are unpredictable. With such conditions, there is always a fear of harsh weather. The temperature can drop drastically at any time, and snowfall can occur any day.

And if that happens, your already strenuous Mera Peak climb will level up in difficulty. The warm temperature and rain or snowfall-free days are a must for easy climbing. Thus, any serious change in weather and temperature can cause some difficulties while climbing.

Physical Fitness

Despite having no technical climbing in the Mera peak expedition, a sound fitness level is a minimum thing you require. If you don’t have a good fitness level, build it up. There are various exercises that can boost your fitness, for example, gym workout, hiking, running, etc.

These exercises need to get started at least 2 to 3 months prior to the climb date. And, if you are someone who doesn’t like to do much workout, this preparation of physical fitness can be difficult.

Best Time to Climb Mera Peak

If you have been to Nepal for adventures before then, you surely know the best time for climbing/trekking in Nepal. Autumn and Spring are the two most favored times for Mera Peak climbing. The temperature during these seasons are stable, and there are few chances of snowfall or rainfall.

But, there are two seasons, i.e. Winter and Monsoon, which are considered as the off-season for any of the adventurous outings in Nepal. Winter is the coldest period of a year, and Monsoon is a time of rainfall. The rainfall and snowfall are the two biggest fears of any climb, and very few adventurers want to risk their lives. Thus, the two best times for Mera Peak climbing are Autumn and Spring.

Equipment Needed During Climbing

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