Mera Peak (6,476m),Climing
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Mera peak at 6,476 meters, is one of the maximum trekking peaks in Nepal and its summit panorama takes in five of the world's 8000-meter peaks - Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, and Cho Oyu. This last Himalayan hiking and mountaineering vacation starts with a quick and interesting flight to Lukla inside the Solu Khumbu. From right here, we start hiking via the terraced farmland and forest of Nepal's 'center Hills', passing small villages and settlements inhabited by the hardy Sherpas. Our Mera peak climbing takes us across two 3000m passes to attain the in large part uninhabited Hinku Valley. We then maintain northwards into the top reaches of the Hinku and installation our basecamp at Khare with a couple of acclimatization and capabilities education days constructed in. even though bodily very worrying as a consequence of the altitude, the climbing Mera peak is not technically tough, ascending snow slopes that not often exceed 30 levels and assisted by using our neighborhood IFMGA qualified guide and a team of excessive altitude Sherpas. there's normally just one brief steeper section in which passage is safeguarded via fixed lines. regarded from the mountain's top slopes, the sunrise on Everest and Kangchenjunga is truly unforgettable. during the trek to basecamp, we stay in simple tea-homes or hotels and then, above Khare, we've nights in tents, supported through a complete camp group. returning from the mountain, we take a different route across the excessive bypass of the Zatwra la pass (4600m) to reach the airstrip at Lukla and from there fly returned to Kathmandu. Mera peak is the best preference for healthy and keen hillwalkers looking to participate in an actual Himalayan mountaineering excursion.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer at Hotel and welcome Dinner — Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer at Hotel and welcome Dinner Day 02: Visit in Kathmandu — Visit in Kathmandu Day 03: By Plane Kathmandu/Lukla (2850m)/Chudhenga (3h-3200m) — By Plane Kathmandu/Lukla (2850m)/Chudhenga (3h-3200m) Day 04: Chudhenga/Chhetre (6h-4500m) — Chudhenga/Chhetre (6h-4500m) Day 05: Chhetre/Kode (6h-3000m) — Chhetre/Kode (6h-3000m) Day 06: Kode/Tangnang(4h-4200m) — Kode/Tangnang(4h-4200m) Day 07: Tangnang/Khare(5h-4900m) — Tangnang/Khare(5h-4900m) Day 08: Acclimatization — Acclimatization Day 09: Khare/Mera col (4h-5415m) — Khare/Mera col (4h-5415m) Day 10: Ascension of Meera Peak (6654m)/Khare (6h) — Ascension of Meera Peak (6654m)/Khare (6h) Day 11: Khare/Kode — Khare/Kode Day 12: Kode/Chhatre — Kode/Chhatre Day 13: Chhatre/Chudhenga — Chhatre/Chudhenga Day 14: Chudhenga/Lukla — Chudhenga/Lukla Day 15: By plane: Lukla/athmandu — By plane: Lukla/athmandu Day 16: Day free at Kathmandu — Day free at Kathmandu Day 17: Final Departure — Departure
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Ascension of Meera Peak (6654m)/Khare (6h) — Ascension of Meera Peak (6654m)/Khare (6h)
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Day 11Khare/Kode — Khare/Kode
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Day 12Kode/Chhatre — Kode/Chhatre
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Day 13Chhatre/Chudhenga — Chhatre/Chudhenga
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Day 14Chudhenga/Lukla — Chudhenga/Lukla
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Day 15By plane: Lukla/athmandu — By plane: Lukla/athmandu
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Day 16Day free at Kathmandu — Day free at Kathmandu
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Day 17Final Departure — Departure
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Price Includes:
- Completely lodging Treks (During trekking period) and camping trek (during peak climbing period) on an AP plan i.e. breakfast, lunch, dinner and rooms in the lodge.
- 4 Nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB Plan (Bed & Breakfast)
- Airport pick up/drops on private vehicles
- Climbing permit of Island peak peak
- Sagarmatha National park entrance fee
- All government taxes and official charges.
- Airfare: Kathmandu to Lukla & Lukla to Kathmandu
- Climbing equipment & allowance for a climbing Guide
- Climbing equipment: Ropes (Main & dynamic), Ice screw, Rock piton, snow shovel and Snow bar
- High altitude Tents, High altitude food and Cooking pot and gas stove.
- English speaking Trekking / Mountain Guide and Porters
- Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs
- Welcome dinner
Not included
- Price Excludes:
- 1: Nepal entry visa fee
- 2: International airfare
- 3: Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per the itinerary
- 4: Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner)
- 5: Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
- 6: phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water and hot shower
- 7: Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- 8: Clothing packing items or bags, personal medical kit
- 9: Personal equipment for climbing & trekking( Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags)
- 10: Any additional staff other than specified
- 11:Tips and Gratitude.
- 12:In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
- 13:Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa and staffs’ tip (US$500 to US$1,000)
- 14:Personal expenses
Essential trip information
Before you go
Equipment Check List Already booked a trekking package to the mountains of Nepal and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey? We are pleased to offer our checklist for your references. You can make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. In case, you couldn’t get any of the following listed items in your hometown or be in rush before your flight to Kathmandu, don’t panic! The equipment necessary can be easily purchased in the shops in Kathmandu. Again, if you are worried about the quality of gears available in Kathmandu then the majority of them are manufactured locally and some are imported from China and they are of awesome quality. Remember to keep your luggage as light as possible for a convenient journey. A porter is available for two people who will carry up to 25 kg at maximum, therefore, keep this in mind before you pack your bags! Below is the checklist of equipment you need for the trek. GENERAL Duffel or Rucksack bag: (Churen Himal Treks will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for non-trek items left at the hotel in Kathmandu) Day pack: (Approximately 20-22 Liter) Down Jacket: (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended) 4 seasons’ Sleeping bag: (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Churen Himal Treks also supply complimentary sleeping bags which need to be return at the completion of the trek for the renting) HEAD Sun hat or scarf Light balaclava or warm fleece hat Sunglasses with UV protection FEET Thin, lightweight inner socks Thick, warm wool hiking socks Hiking boots with spare laces Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter HANDS Lightweight gloves Heavyweight gloves or mittens With a waterproof shell outer (Seasonal LOWER BODY Under Garments Hiking shorts Lightweight cotton long pants Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants UPPER BODY T-shirts Light and expedition weight thermal tops Fleece jacket or pullover Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (Optional) Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket ACCESSORIES Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F * Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries Small pad or combination lock-to-lock Trekking Bags/Duffel bag Basic First Aid Kit Large plastic bags – for keeping Items dry inside trek bag Day pack (Approximately 20-22 Liter) Trekking Poles Water bottles Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc) Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring) TOILETRIES Tooth brush/paste Multipurpose soap Nail cutter Small mirror Personal Hygiene: Wet wipes (baby wipes) Tissue /toilet roll Anti-bacterial hands wash EXTRAS/LUXURIES Binoculars Reading book Trail Map/Guide book Journal & Pen Pencils and small notebooks Travel game i.e., cards Equipment for Mountaineering in Nepal Helmet Harness set crampon ice-axe (7,8), carabiner descender insurance (helping) rope jumar hard mattress high altitude sleeping bag ( – 30 o) Head lamp coffloch (Mountaineering shoes) gutter direction compass woolen socks warm under garments Gore-tex water-proof Jacket Gore-tex water-proof trousers pullover water-proof gloves first-aid kit Ruck-sack (40 – 45 liters) Equipment provided by Churen Himal Treks in the Expedition Fixed rope (Korean) Gas Stove High-altitude tent Shovel ice-screw Snow Bar Rock pitons
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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