Mera Peak Climbing
1700
Trip Facts
- Duration 18 Days
- Trip Difficulty strenuous
- Max. Altitude 6476
- Start and End Kathmandu - Kathmandu
- Best Time Autuman and Spring
- Accommodation Hotel, Teahouse, Camping
Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. At this altitude the oxygen content of air is less than half of what it is at sea level – for this reason we would not recommend you take on Mera as your first high-altitude trek. You need to understand how your body acclimatises to altitude before taking on a climb like Mera Peak. If you have already done a high altitude trek and coped well, then Mera is the perfect next adventure. The extreme altitude does mean that no matter how fit you are, climbing Mera Peak will be a tough challenge. The challenge is very much about stamina and endurance though, as no technical skills are need to complete the climb. We think it is definitely worth the effort!
The expedition starts with a beautiful approach up the Arun Valley which takes you away from all the crowds on the Everest trek . On this part of the trek you will see local villages farming the terraces as they have done for generations. The highlights are the views from high camp, and from the summit itself, which are breath-taking – Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Baruntse can all be seen clearly. Since you will be climbing through the night on this ascent, you can stop and watch the sunrise capture the heads of these mountains as dawn breaks.
Highlights of Mera Peak climbing;
- Vivid visibility of five peaks above 8,000m including Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga.
- Attain the astounding altitude of Mera Peak (6,476m/21,246 ft).
- Get the adventurous and aspiring feat of trekking and technical climbing.
- Visit wonderful spots like Zatre La Pass, Chutenga, Chatrarbu, Kothe, Thagnak, Khare, Mera La, etc.
- Experience the wilderness through quaint villages and their rich local cultures of Hinku Valley
- An excellent option for the ones with moderate mountaineering training and experience.
