Mera Peak Climbing
Mera peak is considered one of the major and popular trekking peaks in Nepal. The Peak itself rises to the south of Everest. The ascent of the peak is technically straightforward, however, the heavy snow and the maze 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 little-visited and as yet unspoilt region of Nepal with densely forested hill sides.
The views from on the mountain (and even from high camp) are spectacular – the Himalayan giants of Mt Everest, Lhotse and Makalu (ranked 1, 4 and 5 among the world highest peaks) surround you, with Cho Oyu and Kanchenjunga to either side and a multitude of intervening glaciers.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 1: Meet at Kathmandu Airport, transfer to hotel
Day 2: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple). Back to hotel and stay.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla(2652)
Day 4: Lukla-Chutanga (3200m), Working through the less traveled trail as most of the trekkers work main trail for Everest Base camp trek. On the way you will have a change to see Rhododendron, juniper trees and green scenery. Today we will work roughly 4 hours. Overnigiht in camp.
Day 5: Chutanga-Chatara la (4500m): Today we will work approximately 5 hours to Charara la. Today we will cross the chatara pass from here you can see Mera peak, Charpate himal, Kusum Kangaru and other High Himalayas, overnight in camp.
Day 6: Chatara La – Kothe (3800m): Today we will work mostly downhill and crossing through forestage and on the way can see the Mera peak. It will be roughly 5-6 hour working, overnight in camp.
Day 7: Kothe Acclimatization: acclimatization is most important before proceeding to a higher elevation, it is therefore recommended that you take a short hike near by areas of Kothe,
Day 8: Kothe to Thagnak (4300m): Continue working to Thangnak which is small sherpa village. Today we can have a great view of Mera peak, Mera la glacier and other mountains. It will be about 4 to 5 working. The place is idea for small day hiking. Overnight in camp.
Day 9: Thagnak Acclimatization
Day 10: Thangnak to Khare (BC) (5000m): Today we will work mostly up hill, on the way best view of Mera peak, Mt Makalu and Mt Baruntse and other peaks. Overnight in camp.
Day 11: Acclimatization day in Khare: Today we can have a prepare for Mera peak climbing, in the afternoon go for small hiking, Overnight in camp
Day 12: Khare to High Camp (5800m): Today we need to work about 7 hour to reach the High camp. We will cross the Mera la glacier from where we can have a good view of Mt Makalu, Mt Baruntse and many other peaks, overnight in camp
Day 13: Weather days
Day 14: High camp-climb to Mera peak 6400m) back to Khare:
Little difficult day today as we are going to summit the Mera peak. From the top of Mera peak you can see panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Amadablam, Baruntse many other mountain. Overnight in camp
Day 15: Trek back to Kothe
Day 16: Trek back to Thuli Kharka
Day 17: Trey back to Lukla
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19: Final Departure, Airport Drop