MERA PEAK "6476m"
Departure Date:
Autumn/Spring 2008
07 March 2008
10 April 2008
28 Sept 2008
16 Oct 2008
This peak is officially the highest of Nepal's permitted Trekking peaks. Rising to the south of Sagamartha  and dominating the watershed between the wild and heavily wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas, Mera is not truly speaking part of the Khumbu Himal. The Mera ascent is technically straight forward however after a heavy fall of snow or when the maze of crevasses are open, the way can be long and demanding. There is also of course the pleasure of going above 21000ft.
Mera Peak is one the most popular of Nepal's 18 "Trekking peaks". For the trekker, the walk from Lukla Bazaar through the Sherpa country of the remote Inkhu Valley is an unforgettable memory & experience, offering superb scenery and abundant wildlife - including rumored sightings of the legendary Yeti. About 700 foreigner visitors climb the 6,654m. Mera Peak each year, an achievement which requires mountaineering skills and a special permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
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Day 01 : Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
Height : 1336m |
Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Day 03 : Fly Kathmandu to Lukla and o/n at camp
Height : 2800m |
Day 04 : Chhettar and o/n camp |
Day 05 : Thangnak
Height : 4175m |
Day 06 : Khahare
Height : 4690m
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Day 07 : Day at Kahare (acclimatisation) |
Day 08 : High Camp |
Day 09 : Top of the Mera Peak and Khongma Dingma
Height : 6476m |
Day 10 : Chomolongma |
Day 11 : Cross the Amalapcha Pass, o/n camp at Amalapcha BC
Height : 5780m |
Day 12 : Chhukum
Height : 4730m |
Day 13 : Thyangboche
Height : 3800m |
Day 14 : Namche Bazaar
Height : 3400m |
Day 15 : Lukla
Height : 2800m |
Day 16 : Kathmandu by air |
Day 17 : Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing |
Day 18 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
Itinerary B
Day 01 : Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
Height : 1336m |
Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Day 03 : Preparation, official briefing for the expedition and free time |
Day 04 : Lukla (2800m) by flight & start trek to Chutanga
Height : 2835m |
Day 05 : Chhetrawa
Height : 4155m |
Day 06 : Kothe
Height : 3555m |
Day 07 : Thagnak
Height : 4175m |
Day 08 : Khahare (Mera Base Camp)
Height : 4690m |
Day 09 : Khahare -acclimatisation day |
Day 10 : High Camp |
Day 11 : Mera Peak Summit (6476m) & back to Mera Base Camp |
Day 12 : Khahare
Height : 4690m |
Day 13 : Thagnak
Height : 4175m |
Day 14 : Kothe
Height : 3555m |
Day 15 : Chutanga |
Day 16 : Lukla & rest |
Day 17 : Kathmandu by flight & transfer to hotel |
Day 18 : Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing |
Day 19 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
Itinerary C
Day 01 : Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
Height : 1336m |
Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Day 03 : Official briefing and preparations |
Day 04 : Kathmandu - Lukla by flight then trek to Chutanga
Height : 2800m |
Day 05 : Khartitang |
Day 06 : Nau Lekha |
Day 07 : Kothey |
Day 08 : Thangnak
Height : 4175m |
Day 09 : Khahare
Height : 4690m |
Day 10 : Kahare - acclimatisation day
Height : 4690m |
Day 11 : Mera Base Camp & rest. |
Day 12 : Mera Peak climb (6476m) then back to Kangma Dingma |
Day 13 : Seto Pokhari |
Day 14 : Baruntse Base Camp |
Day 15 : West Col Pass |
Day 16 : Sherpini Col (Makalu BC) |
Day 17 : Makalu hiking return to Sherpini Col |
Day 18 : Yak Kharka. |
Day 19 : Tashi Gaun. |
Day 20 : Num. |
Day 21 : Bhotebas |
Day 22 : Khandbari Village |
Day 23 : Shovaya Khola |
Day 24 : Mangmaya Khola |
Day 25 : Hile Bazaar |
Day 26 : Hile to KTM. By Bus or Hile to Biratnagar by Bus & by flight to KTM |
Day 27 : Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing |
Day 28 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
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Cost ???
Cost Includes:
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear (including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew insurance, emergency first aid kit.
Cost not included :
Extra hotel expenses, single room supplement where requested, any personal expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone charges, video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international airfares, medical costs (except medical attention given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew (typically around NRp100 per trekking day), airport departure tax (currently NRp1100 for international destinations), Visas and visa extension costs, lunch and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste meal on first night). Any additional costs not included in quote.
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