Mera peak is one of the major and popular trekking peaks in Nepal. The Peak itself rises to the south of Everest. The ascent to this peak is technically straightforward. However, the heavy snow and the web of crevasses can make the way longer to the summit. Besides the charm of climbing Mera Peak, the trek to its base camp from Lukla is rewarding for experiencing less-frequented area by tourist and as yet unspoiled region of Nepal with densely forested hills. There are several approaches to Mera Peak base camp besides the easy and normal route. The route crossing Amphu Labtsa (5,780m) and the Mingbo La (5,871m) provides the most demanding trekking with spectacular scenery through remote glaciated valleys and high passes.
The base camp can be set up at 5,300 meters near Mera La on the Hongu side and high camp is set at 5,800 meters near a rocky ledge on the Mera Glacier. High camp proves to be one to the most glorious viewpoint in Nepal offering the panoramic views of Kanchanjunga, Chamlang, Makalu and Baruntse sweeping around from the east and Amadablam, Cho Oyu and Kangtega to the west. The giant faces of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse appear in the north. There are three main summits which are climbable without much difficulty. The south summit (6,065 meters) is the most accessible with the Northern Summit (6,476 meters), the highest, which can be reached by skirting the Central Summit (6,461 meters) to the north and following snow ridge to its top. Climbing the middle summit requires ascent up on steep snow and which is more technical. Climbing to North summit is straight-forward climbing.
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Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrive in Kathmandu. Receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2/3:
Kathmandu City Tour. Final preparation & briefing on climbing. Overnights at Hotel.
Day 3:
Fly Kathandu - Lukla - trek to Surkey. Overnight at lodge.
Day 4:
Trek Surkey - Kharte.
Day 5:
Trek Kharte - Pangum. Overnight in tent.
Day 6:
Trek Pangum - Kurky.
Day 7:
Trek Kurky - Thuli Kharka.
Day 8:
Trek Thuli Kharka - Khota.
Day 9:
Trek Khota - Thangnag.
Day 10:
Rest day in Thangnag.
Day 11:
Trek Thangnag - Khare.
Day 12:
Tek Khare - Mera Base Camp.
Day 13:
Climb Mera Base Camp - Mera Altitude camp.
Day 14:
Climb Mera Altitude Camp - Summit - back to Mera base camp
Day 15:
Reserve day.
Day 16:
Trek Mera Base Camp - Chamlang base camp.
Day 17:
Trek Chamlang Base Camp - Lake Hunku Nup.
Day 18:
Trek Lake Hunku Nup - Mingbo La to Mingbo
Day 19:
Trek Mingbo - Tengboche.
Day 20:
Trek Tengboche - Namche.
Day 21:
Trek Namche - Lukla.
Day 22:
Fly Lukla - Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 23/24:
Free days. This days are spare days for flight delay/cancellation to/from Lukla. This days can be used for optional sightseeing/shopping in Kathmandu. On day 24th evening, a farewell dinner at Nepalese typical restaurante will be provided. vernight at hotel.
Day 25:
Departure. Transfer to airport for final departure.
Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel in the cities can be upgraded or degraded depend on your budget.
