Mera Peak Climbing
Trip Overview
Mera Peak Climbing with Amphu Lapcha pass and return via the heartland of Sherpa culture including Namche Bazzar. Mera Peak (6,461m/ 21,190 ft) is an exciting, scenically stunning mountain becoming popular among peak climbers and is the highest trekking peak in Nepal at Everest Khumbu Valley. Situated on the edge of famous Khumbu Region and dominated by Mt. Everest, climbing Mera peak is an opportunity to all the adventure seekers who are physically fit. The only qualification we need to ascend Mera peak is we need to be physically fit and have an extrovert sense of adventure. The climb rewarded by the amazing views of the mighty 8000m Mountains including Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu and many other peaks is an unforgettable experience.
Although physically very demanding on account of the altitude, the climb on Mera Peak is not technically difficult as ascending snow slopes rarely exceed 30 degrees. Our Mera peak itinerary has been carefully designed to allow gradual acclimatization for the climbers. The walk in initially through the beautiful and virgin forest of the Hinku Valley provides excellent acclimatization for the peak itself. Our unrivalled service, quality equipment, hygienic food, reliable trekking staffs and an experienced leader ensure that we Mera trip will be an excellent adventure experience in Nepal.
Itinerary - Mera Peak Climbing
Kathmandu Arrival [1300 m / 4264 ft]
(Dinner) 
Arrival in the Kathmandu airport (KTM) you will be greeted by a representative from Sports tour & travel. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc), pick up your luggage and look for sports tour representative with a STT display board with your name at the arrival gate who will transfer you to Hotel marshangdi or a similar category hotel. After check in, you visit STT office, meet other participants as well as your leader and do some preparation for the trip. Later in the evening we will organize a "Welcome Dinner" at an excellent traditional Nepalese Restaurant where we will enjoy a Nepalese cultural program along with a fine meal.
Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trip Preparation
(Breakfast)
After breakfast we can enjoy a free day on our own or participate in a sightseeing program. The sightseeing program is focused to introduce some highlights and UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu such as Durbar square, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. After some hours' sightseeing, we get to the office and get our equipments checked by the climbing leader, prepare things as per need, introduce with fellow participants, and after Sports tour & travel briefs us about the trip, we get chance to ask questions we might have regarding the trip.
Overnight at hotel.
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Puiya (Chutok) [2730m/8954ft]: 3-4 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
After breakfast, we get transferred to domestic airport to fly to Lukla. After an adventurous 40-minute flight above breathtaking green and white mountains, we reach Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. At the airport, we meet our other crew members. We get time to stroll around while the guide divides and manages baggage to be carried by porters. We start our trek down from Lukla. It will make sense to fly up to Lukla for acclimatization and walk down. We walk through the jungle down to Surke then a bit ahead we have lunch at Pakhapani or ahead nearby. Continuing ahead through many traditional villages, jungles, and hills, we gradually reach the vicinity of Puiya for the first night's camp. We see number of peaks from here such as Khatang, Tang Ragi Tu and other peaks etc.
Overnight at Puiya.
Puiya to Pangkongama[2850m/93,48ft]: 5-6 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
After breakfast, we march a little down until we reach wooden bridge and then carefully we have to go ahead through the slippery trail to cross Kari La Hill (pass). We have our lunch in the village ahead and start up walking through the rhododendron and bamboo forests through the narrow mountain trail. Our cameras are ready with full charge to catch the outstanding views of Dudhkoshi River valley and Dudh Kund Himal before reaching the farming and trading village of Pangkongama for night's rest.
Pangkoma to Nigmsa(Shibuche) [2745m/90,003ft]: 4-5 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
The trail descends the rock-strewn path leading to the rhododendron forest. We come across a lot of Mani walls through the trail. Passing again through hills, ridges, and teahouses we start downwards and have lunch around there in village nearby. Mesmerizing views of the south face of Mera Peak (6064m/19890) and Naulekh Peak awaiting our insight ahead. The trail zigzags through forested areas and then descends steeply. We experience the most interesting and charming feelings as we walk past forests of pine and rhododendron to reach Nigmsa (Shibuche) where we camp for the night's rest.
Nigmsa (Shibuche) to Chhatra Khola [3150m/10332ft]: 7-8 hours
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
After breakfast, we start up though a steep and slope trail through narrow and typical mountain trail, a bit complicated ahead through rhododendron and bamboo forests, we pass in the course of landslides and down we reach to the stream. By the side of the crystal clear stream we have our lunch today. Straight ahead and up through the rhododendron forests we may encounter wild animals if we are lucky. A little down through the bamboo jungle and past a nice stone cave by the side of a river, we will camp for the night's rest.
Overnight at Chhatra Khola.
Chhatra Khola to Kothe [3600m/11808ft]: 6-7 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
Chirping birds wake us up early in the morning. We start after breakfast and reach a fine vantage point of the Hinku Valley where we line around in the splendor of nature surrounding us. Straight through the bamboo and pine forest in the narrow trails while enjoying the views of Mera and the Hinku Valley, there is possibility of encountering with mountain wild animals like sloth bear, jungle cat, etc., among the tall pine trees. Past Tashing Dingma we find shops and teahouses where we have lunch. We continue ahead by the ridge of the river in the Hinku valley all the way up and reach Kothe where we will have the night's rest in a camp.
Overnight in Kothe.
Kothe to Tangnang [4,350m/14,270ft]: 3-4 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
Today is another short-trek day in which we trek along the ridge of the Hinku Khola in the shadow of Mera Peak. We take lunch at Gondishung, the summer herders' settlement in the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung we pass a 200 year-old Lungsumgba Gompa where we can find Mera peak scripted in rock along with its route to reach Mera. We will pray for our successful ascent of Mera Peak in the boulder of the Gompa offering incense. A short walk takes us to Thagnag, which is a summer grazing area with the primitive lodges and shops.
Overnight in Thagnag at the camp.
Acclimatization day in Tangnang
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
Acclimatization day in Tangnang Today is our rest day. It is not recommend to stay idle although it is a rest day instead we have to stay active to be ready for next day's adventure. So after breakfast, we hike for about 3 hours up to Charpate Himal Glacier. Seen very close from the Thangnag, Charpate Himal is regarded holy by the Sherpa community and is worshiped by traditional Sherpas of the mountains. We will observe Mera North very close and outstanding from here. After an hour's pleasant hike downwards, we will be back at the camp at Thangnang.
Tangnang to Khare [5,045m/16,486ft]: 2-3 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
We follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines and to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to our camping spot at Khare. The camping experience at Khare is something that would cherish us throughout our life. It is pleasure to view beautiful North face of Mera Peak from our campsite at Khare.
Overnight at Khare.
Khare to Mera Base Camp [5300m/17,384ft]: 3-4 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
Today after breakfast, we walk through boulder strewn course to reach Base Camp of Mera Peak. We have to march through steep route (about 260 meters) and it takes around 3-4 hours to reach Base Camp. Upon reaching there after a short rest accompanied with our lunch, we start ice climbing training with our climbing guide. Inexperienced climbers need to learn much more today. After about 2-3 hours training, we might choose to go to Mera La. However, as we will be taking the route to High Camp through Mera La the next day, we might opt to rest at our camp at Base camp today admiring the eye-catching views the area offers.
Khare to High camp [5,780m/18,958ft]: 4-5 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
We need to walk through rock-strewn area for about two hours to make our way to Mera High Camp. The trail can be hazardous if it has recently snowed as there are a number of crevasses here. We make our way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. We set up a high camp and from here the sunrise and sunset can be view along with the Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and south face of Lotshe, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse are outstanding and seems like they are piercing the skyline.
This evening we overnight in Mera High Camp.
Mera High camp to Mera Peak Summit [6,461m/21,190ft] to Kongma Dingma [4850m/15912ft]: 9-10 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
This is really a big day. The crew wakes up around 1 a.m. for preparation. The climbers also wake up around 2.30 am and have very early breakfast. The group puts on crampons and rope and set up for special journey to the summit. If we are a well-acclimatized group, it takes around 4-6 hours to reach the summit of Mera central for. From the summit, can be seen the spectacular views of Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,021ft), Cho-Oyu (8,210m/26,928ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,935ft), Makalu (8,463m/27,760ft), Kangchenjunga (8,586m/28,165ft), Nuptse (7,855m/25,765ft), Chamlang (7,319m/24,010ft), Baruntse (7 ,129m 23,383ft) Ama Dablam (6,812m/22,343ft) Kangtega (6,779m/22,235) and many peaks over six thousanders too. After achieving the summit, we retrace our steps down to high camp. After having a rest accompanied by some hot soups/tea at the high camp, we will continue down to Kongma Dingma for the night's rest. We will find this day really long but inspirational one in our life! Overnight at Khare.
Reserve Day for Contingency
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
is no such guarantee that we can get quite a favorable weather on our planned day for the summit (day 13), so this day is used as a contingency in case if we are unable to summit the Mera on day 13 due to bad weather condition or some other reasons. If weather became exceptionally unfavorable we wisely have to postpone the program of summiting the peak on day 13 for toady (Day 14). Sometimes somebody in the group may get some problems in acclimatizing well enough to make the ascent; the day can be used in that condition too. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day.
Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhara via Honku Valley [5035m/16519ft]: 5-6 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
We head up into the upper yak pastures of this incredible remote valley. All morning the great flanks of Chamlang dominate on our left, and the spire of Baruntse comes into view beyond. The terrain is remarkably benign, especially considering we are actually heading directly into the very epicenter of the highest group of mountains in the world. The valley floor remains broad and straight, only gradually rising to the blind alley of peaks ahead. It is almost a shock to realize that the two majestic mountains we are heading straight towards are none other than Everest and Lhotse.
Overnight in camp at Seto Pokhari.
Seto Pokhari to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp(South) [5650m/18536 ft]: 5-6 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
We trek through the high altitude route from Seto Pokhari to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp. This is one of the remotest parts of the Himalayas. We rarely meet any trekkers en route except if it is very high touristic season. We climb steadily up to and just beyond Seto Pokhari (White Lake), the first of a series of lakes that occupy the upper Honku Basin. Experience the wilderness of the Honku Valley. On the right is Chamlang (7321m) with hanging glaciers on its South-West and North-West faces, the Honku Valley is true mountain wilderness.
Overnight in Amphu Lapcha Base Camp.
Amphu Lapcha Base Camp(South) to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp(North) [5300m/17385 ft]: 6-7 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
Starting from the South base of Amphu Lapcha, today is an early morning climb. The climb involves steep sections on rock and ice. It`s better to tackle the pass early in the morning when the snow is stable, i.e., before sunlight melts the snow. We use climbing ropes wherever necessary. The last sections of the climb to Amphu Lapcha winds up through snow shelves. On the other side, a steep descent awaits to be endeavored on fixed lines leading down to the moraine. Reaching at the Amphu Lapcha North Base Camp, we camp and spend the night there.
Amphu Lapcha Base Camp to Pangboche [3930m/12893 ft]: 5-6 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
We walk downhill along the moraine to arrive at Chukkung, the starting point for the Island Peak. The wilderness of the remote Hinku Valley now introduces us to the civilization of Khumbu Region. The Imja Khola joins the Dudh Koshi river a little above the Pangboche Village. There is a famous monastery at Pangboche believed to have been the oldest in the Khumbu region. To reach Pangboche after a few long days of hard mountaineering and trekking is a delight. Spending night in the comfort of the lodges in this occupied village is a warm welcome which we feel, is well deserved.
Pangboche to Namche Bazaar [3440m/11286 ft]: 5-6 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
Descending out of the alpine desert and back into greenery of pine forests is what our eyes love today. The path leads to a steep uphill climb into Tengboche. After making a brief visit to the Tengboche Monastery, we make a steep descent and the trial leads us back along the Dudh Kosi river. We keep a lookout for wild life such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colorful pheasants, etc., while we pass through the forest by the trail. After passing a Chorten, we reach the army camp at of Namche Bazaar where we want to take a long last look back to Lhotse, the tip of Everest and Tengboche. The final steep climb traverses the hill side taking us to Namche Bazaar. We take a nice hot shower and have very relaxed sleep in our room in Namche Bazaar.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hrs
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
The trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk slowly and under control as our shaky legs continuously battle the rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries the trail becomes more level and natural. We snap a mixture of open plains, rhododendron and pine forests, and in-distance snow covered peaks. We walk through the Sherpa villages' noticing impressive faith in Buddhism and culture of prayer stones and prayers flag while we walk through the villages. On arrival in Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. We experience the culmination of a fantastic trek on a happy note with everyone back safe and sound with smile on their faces!
Overnight in Lukla.
Fly back to Kathmandu
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
We fly back to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. The early morning flight drops us at Kathmandu. You can rest and relax throughout the day in your hotel. If get interested to take some gifts home from Nepal for friends and relatives, visit to some nearby shops or venture out in Thamel for typical Nepalese goods which can be assisted by our guides or you can do it yourself too. If you want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu take the time to do that today! Remember, we will be hosting a fantastic celebration dinner together in occasion of successfully completing your Mera Peak Climbing trip!
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Final Departure
(Breakfast)
You are saying good bye to the mountains of Nepal as your journey in Nepal comes to an end today. There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing.
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Trip Cost includes - Mera Peak Climbing
• All airport/hotel transfers
• Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
• Accommodation in 4-star hotel (Hotel Marshangdi or similar category hotel) in Kathmandu and tented accommodation in mountain
• Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals and boiled water in mountain
• All ground transportation as per the itinerary program by private vehicles
• All necessary staffs with experienced English speaking climbing leader (guide), cook, assistant climbing leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter), other helpers (1 trekker: 2 helpers) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• All necessary paper works; trekking permits and Mera Peak climbing permit
• Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Himalayan Glacier Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
• Group mountaineering climbing and camping equipments-very high quality North Face or Mountain Hardware or similar kitchen, dining, toilet tents, mattresses, and kitchen equipments
• Travel and rescue arrangements
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
• All government and local taxes
Trip Cost Does Not Include - Mera Peak Climbing
• Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal climbing equipments
• Personal climbing guide if requested
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled water, shower, heater, etc.)
• Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
• Tips for guides and porters
Kathmandu
- Pashupatinath
- Boudhanath Stupa
- Swayambhunath Stupa
- Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Trekking
- Tensing Hillary Airport (Lukla 2840m).
- Tangnang [4,350m/14,270ft]
- Mera Base Camp [5300m/17,384ft.
- Mera peak 6416M
- Amphu Lapcha Base Camp(South) [5650m/18536 ft]
- Everest view hotel(3900m)Splendid view of Mt Everest,Lobuche,Thamsekhu,Thame,kongde,Anadablam
- Hillary Village(One of the most beautiful and developed village in Nepal)
- Tengboche Monastery.
Trekking
- Lodge
Peak Climbing
- Tent Camping