Mera Peak located in the Sagarmatha National Park region, is a challenging peak to climb. At an elevation of 6,476 m, the peak is the strenuous difficulty level to conquer. Crossing the Zatrwa La Pass at 5,555 meters, encountering Sherpa culture, and learning mountaineering skills to summit Mera Peak, the experience is beyond explanation.
Technical climbing or Mera Peak required adjustments to cold weather conditions, long exhausting days of steep climbing, and the use of fixed ropes, crampons, and ice axes. Good fitness and stamina level is required, while a certain level of trekking experience at high altitude would help you make the most of Mera Peak climbing expeditions.
Challenging yourself for the Mera Peak Summit is one of the most thrilling adventures one can have in their lifetime. Here’s how you can reach new heights, and experience, panoramic views of Everest, Makalu, and the surrounding peaks, by joining Pure Adventure Nepal.
Ready for the upcoming adventure? Get your spot booked for Mera Peak climbing.
Day 01
Pure Adventure Nepal team will meet and greet you on your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. Soon you will be transferred to a 3-star hotel in Thamel. After check-in, you can enjoy your day, with refreshments, accompanied by a welcome dinner. At the same time, we will brief you about the upcoming Mera Peak Climbing.
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As soon as you wake up to a beautiful sunrise, you take your breakfast and prepare for a descent through alpine meadows and rhododendron forests. Acclimatize as you lose elevation and appreciate the magnificent vistas of gigantic peaks, interacting with your guide and Sherpas met on the way.
It is a journey of around 3 to 4 hours, before reaching Mausam Kharka, your destination of the day. Enjoy it to the fullest, as you share a bitter-sweet time with your group. Late in the evening, you can visit the local monastery, check into teahouses, and learn about the Buddhist culture of the Sherpas in the Himalayas.
Day 07
The time has come when you gain some more elevation and take a challenging climb through forests, and alpine meadows. But the adventure is beautiful as the scenery gets more vibrant and appealing as you reach closer to your destination Thagnag, at 4360 m above sea level. Enduring walk of 5 to 6 hours, leads you to dramatic landscapes, makes you push your limitations, and witness a change in vegetation, ascending to the alpine zone.
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Today's trek to Khare takes you about 4 to 5 hours of steep climbing, through the Hinku valley, to reach an elevation of 5000 m above sea level. Following the east bank of the Hinku river, you will pass through yak pastures, rocky steep, and ascend witnessing magnificent views of the peaks.
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Early morning after breakfast, you will trek to Mera High Camp at 5800m above sea level. Before attempting Mera Peal climbing, the final camp is Mera High Camp. The challenging trek requires reasonable fitness and basic mountaineering skills.
Day 12
The day has come when you will finally summit Mera Peak, for what you have been training for long. It can be physically and mentally demanding but with the use of summit push like fixed ropes, ice axes, and technical climbing, one can reach Mera Peak summit. After that enjoying incredible views from the Mera peak, you can gradually descend to Khare (5,025m).
Day 13
You can have an extra day in Khare, relax and recover, by resting, catching up on satisfying meals, and sleeping in local teahouses. Take short hikes, recover, and share laughter and peacefulness in the Himalayan high-altitude meadows.
Day 14
Starting from Khare, you will lose an elevation of approximately 1,425m, by covering a distance of 4 to 5 hours. At the initial half of the journey, the vegetation becomes diverse, yak pastures, and descends steeply in Gothey at 3,600m.
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Take a scenic route through Hinku valley, you can head towards the charming village of Tuli Kharka. Crossing rugged landscapes, rocky paths, and occasional waterfalls, you can climb your final journey to Tuli Kharka, with an elevation gain of 650 m.
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The final day of your trekking to Lukla will take you through the rolling hills and give you a glimpse of the snow-capped gigantic Himalayas. You will arrive at Lukla, enjoying the final descent, and mark your accomplishment with memories of shared laughter and struggle.
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Based on average cost, the Mera peak climbing cost ranges from USD 2,500 to USD 3,000. Even, you can opt for luxury and deluxe packages, among which, the climbing permit varies on a seasonal basis, i.e. USD 250 (spring), USD 125 (autumn), and USD 70 (winter and summer).
Mera Peak climbing includes alpine grade, glacier crossing, and technical difficulty demanding a certain level of mountaineering skills. Expect to walk 5 to 6 hours each day, acclimatize to high altitudes, and tackle with good endurance and physical fitness.
In comparison to Island Peak, Mera Peak has more risk of altitude sickness, because of its higher elevation of 6476 m, greater than 6,186 m. Even, technical difficulty is greater in the case of Mera peak climbing.
Mera Peak does offer a close-up view of Mount Everest, that is unobstructed. Even other majestic mountains like Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Kanchenjunga, are seen from Mera Peak.
Mera peak climbing has a majority portion of non-technical terrain, well-defined trails, and gradual elevation gain, which can be suitable even for beginners with reasonable tips from guides, and mental fortitude. Learning basic mountaineering skills and preparing for unpredictable desires can help beginners ascend Mera Peak climbing.
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