Everest Region Peak
Mera Peak
Mera Peak (6,654 m) is the highest permitted trekking peak of Nepal. It stands
to the south of Everest and dominates the watershed between the heavily wooded
valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas.
J.O.M. Roberts and Sen Tenzing made the first successful ascent of Mera Peak
on 20 May 1953. The route they used is still the standard route. There are
many other routes to the peak, but none of them are easy. Some of them require
crossing very high and difficult passes. This leads to a true mountaineering
experience. In the end, all efforts and hard work is paid off with spectacular
scenery as Mera provides one of the finest viewpoints in Nepal.
Mera Peak offers a panoramic view of Chamlang, Kangchenjunga, Makalu, and
Baruntse in the east and the peaks of Cho-Oyu, Ama Dablam and Kangtega to the
west. Everest can be viewed to the north over the massive unclimbed south face
of Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge. Under favourable conditions, it is
possible to climb the peak and descend back on the same day.
Elevation: 6,654m/21,825 ft.
Region: Everest/ Khumbu Himal
The Route: KTM- Lukla- Mera Peak Base Camp
Best Season: Sept. to Nov.& April to May.
Program Duration: 2 week
Suggested Itinerary
Day01: Arrival Kathamndu & transfer to hotel.
Day02: Preparation day / sightseeing
Day03-06: Fly to Lukla - trek to Khare on 5th day is acclimatization & rest at
Thangna
Day07-09: Set up Base Camp, High camp & summit attempt
Day10-13: Trek back to Lukla
Day14: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla
Cost includes
Arrival and departure transportation, 3-meals a day
Camping gear (two-man tent, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and
toilet tent)
Supporting field staff including professional climbing guide, cook, kitchen
boy, porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances Peak
permit fee and Domestic airfare including airport tax, conservation and
national park area entrance permit and first aid service.
Cost excludes
Hotels in Kathmandu, International departure airport tax, Personal Insurance,
Personal equipments - sleeping bag, down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag
etc. Equipment allowance (Legally each expedition must be providing equipment
allowance for all Sherpa, guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for
brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat
etc.). Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost, laundry,
telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, tips, gifts, souvenirs,
etc.
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