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Mera Peak

Nepal
7 reviews
Available Departures: Apr, May, Oct, Nov

20 days from

US$4,275

without flights
Mountaineer
Guided Group
TOUGH TOUGH

An excellent trekking and climbing holiday to Mera Peak in Nepal

Trip Code: MER
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To show the relative difficulty of our holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the 'Is this holiday for you?' section or contact us.

 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
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Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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Mera Peak

Highlights
  • Mera's summit is a stunning viewpoint for 5 of the world's 8000 metre peaks
  • Walk in to Mera via the Pangkongma La and walk out to Lukla across the Zatrwa La
  • A spare day on the mountain allows some flexibilty for our summit attempt
  • IFMGA qualified guide, all meals, excellent Kathmandu hotels and airport transfers
  • FREE sleeping bag, down jacket and climbing gear hire is available for this holiday

At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 12
  • 15 days trekking and climbing
  • Max altitude - 6476 metres
  • Join In Kathmandu

Accommodation & Meals
  • All meals included
  • 14 nights Lodge
  • 3 nights Hotel
  • 2 nights Camping
Overview

Mera Peak at 6476 metres,  is one of the highest trekking peaks in Nepal and its summit panorama takes in five of the world's 8000 metre peaks - Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest and Cho Oyu. This ultimate Himalayan trekking and climbing holiday begins with a short and exciting flight to Lukla in the Khumbu. From here, we begin trekking through the terraced farmland and forest of Nepal's 'Middle Hills', passing small villages and settlements inhabited by the hardy Sherpas.


Our route then takes us across the Pangkongma La (3174m) to reach the largely uninhabited Hinku Valley which we follow northwards via seasonal grazing grounds to the traditional basecamp area for Mera Peak at Khare. We spend 2 nights at Tagnag and 2 nights at Khare to help with our acclimatisation and to allow for some snow-skills instruction. Although physically very demanding on account of the altitude, the climbing on Mera Peak is not technically difficult, ascending snow slopes that rarely exceed 30 degrees and assisted by our local IFMGA qualified guide and a team of high altitude Sherpas. There is normally just one short steeper section where passage is safeguarded by fixed lines. Viewed from the mountain's upper slopes, the sunrise on Everest and Kangchenjunga is truly unforgettable. During the trek to basecamp we stay in simple tea-houses or lodges and then, above Khare, we have two nights in tents, supported by a full camp crew. Returning from the mountain, we take a different route across the high pass of the Zatwra La (4600m) to reach the airstrip at Lukla and from there fly back to Kathmandu. Mera Peak is the perfect choice for fit and keen hillwalkers looking to take part in a real Himalayan climbing expedition.

Is this holiday for you?

This trekking and climbing holiday in Nepal presents a great variety of trekking conditions. During the first couple of days from Lukla we trek on village trails through steep-sided valleys, crossing the 3174 metre  Pangkongma La to reach the alpine environment of the Hinku Valley. Here, there are a number of small summer grazing camps where simple lodges have only recently been built. The …

This trekking and climbing holiday in Nepal presents a great variety of trekking conditions. During the first couple of days from Lukla we trek on village trails through steep-sided valleys, crossing the 3174 metre  Pangkongma La to reach the alpine environment of the Hinku Valley. Here, there are a number of small summer grazing camps where simple lodges have only recently been built. The paths are good for most of the route up to our basecamp at Khare, and offer relatively easy underfoot conditions although with some steep ascents and descents. The climbing on Mera Peak is not technical and for the most part we will be walking on snow slopes of less than 30 degrees. For much of the ascent we will be using crampons and moving as a roped party since we will be traversing a glacier. On some short steeper sections your guides may put in fixed lines to safeguard the route and you will be provided with an ascender to use on these fixed ropes. No previous mountaineering experience is required as instruction in the simple techniques of walking roped together and using fixed lines will be given by your IFMGA qualified guide. However, previous use of crampons is highly recommended. On summit day we will have a guide to client ratio of 1:3. The main difficulties of the climb of Mera Peak are those associated with trekking at high altitude and this climbing holiday is suitable for fit and motivated trekkers as well as mountaineers wishing to reach new heights. 

Why KE?

36 Years of Mera Peak Experience!
The first KE group to climb Mera Peak was in 1988 and we have climbed this excellent Himlayan peak every year since then. No-one has more experience on Mera than us.

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