Mera Peak is a mountain in Nepal’s Sagarmatha zone, Sankhuwasabha, located in the Mahalangur section, Barun sub-section of the Himalayas. It is classified as a trekking peak at 6,476 metres. It has three main summits: Mera North, 6,476m, Mera Central, 6,461m, and Mera South, 6065m, as well as smaller “trekking summit” visible as a distinct summit from the south but not marked on most maps of the region.
The tallest trekking peak of Nepal, Mera Peak, is a major destination for amateur climbers around the world. Mera Peak Trek takes you into complete isolation of the wilderness, away from villages and human settlements. This is truly a remarkable adventure into Hinku Valley’s wildest area. Similarly, it offers breathtaking scenery of beautiful landscapes, hills, and valleys surrounded by high snow-capped mountains. Sherpa guest houses in the Himalayan wilderness provide a warm welcome to exhausted and worn-out trekkers.
Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary, the first ones to summit Mount Everest, started the practice of ascending the Mera Peak before and after the Everest ascent. Since then, its popularity has never waned. Instead, it has grown year after year. Climbing Mera Peak is used to prepare for the Everest ascent. Every year, thousands of climbers arrive in Nepal just to climb Mera Peak. Mountaineering novices outnumber professional climbers. Mera Peak’s climbing and technical setting is ideal for beginners to lace their shoes. This is why it is regarded as the best mountain to begin a climbing adventure.
During Mera Peak climbing, beginners get to try out crampons, ice axes and other mountaineering equipment for the first time. However, this climbing isn’t just about the ascent and descent. The journey to Mera Peak is a long but beautiful one through the most beautiful part of the world.
From the top of Mera Peak, visitors can see four eight-thousands: Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt Cho Oyu, and Mt. Lhotse. You will be surrounded by mountain peaks all day. What better gift could be there for a mountain climbing enthusiast than this?
Mera Peak’s journey takes you through the iconic Khumbu region. And this region has it all- unique Sherpa settlements, lush forest, swinging suspension bridges, traditional gompas, monasteries, prayer flags, and many other things. It would take far too many words to describe what this Mera Peak climbing adventure has to offer.
Ski in Mera Peak
Mera Peak is one of only a few Himalayan peaks with relatively few serious dangers, making it suitable for off-piste skiing. This ski adventure is not for inexperienced skiers. They must be comfortable and confident in their skiing abilities. Skiers here are dealing with off-piste and high altitude at 6400m, and a large area with no crowds.
Best time to Trek
With an average of 6-7 hours of walking per day in the hilly terrain, the trek gains high altitude quickly with little time for acclimatisation. Prior climbing knowledge can be beneficial for this trek, but it is not required because the specially trained guides will assist you from the start to the finish of this trip. The best time to travel for this journey is between March and May, and September and December.
Itinerary
Day 1: In Kathmandu
Day 2: Fly to Lukla 2, 800m begin trek to Chutlanga 3,430m – 4 hours
Day 3: Trek to Tuli Kharka 4,300m – 6 hours
Day 4: Trek to Tagnag 4,360m – 5 hours
Day 5: Rest day at Tagnag for acclimatisation
Day 6: Trek to Khare 5,000m – 5 hours
Day 7: Trek to Mera Base Camp 5,300m – 4 hours
Day 8: Trek and Climb to High camp 5,780m – 4 hours
Day 9: Climb to Mera Peak summit 6,461m – 8 hours
Day 10: A reserve day in case of unfavourable weather condition
Day 11: Trek to Khothey 3,600m – 6 hours
Day 12: Trek to Thuli – Kharka 4,200m – 6 hours
Day 12: Trek to Lukla -7 hours
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 14: Departure
Compiled By: Nikita Gautam
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