Mera Peak Climbing - 19 Days

An adventurous trek and climb of stunning Mera Peak around Inkhu valley

Trip Facts

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Group Size: Minimum 2-10 People in Group
  • Min Age: +18
  • Trip Type: Lodge & Camping
  • Max Elevation: 6,476m | 21,247ft

Highlights

  • Around Inkhu Valley in the hidden areas of the South East Khumbu and Everest region
  • On the least traveled part of the Everest and Khumbu area in complete wilderness
  • Adventure from the southeast of Lukla to remote areas with a great climb on Mera Peak
  • Amazing dramatic landscapes and valleys with giant towering peaks surrounding them
  • From the lovely pristine forest of firs and rhododendron trees to glaciers and icefields
  • Exploring traditional Sherpa villages in less trekked areas of southeast Khumbu

About Mera Peak Climbing - 19 Days

An adventurous trek and climb of stunning Mera Peak Climbing around Inkhu Valley. Nepal Spirit Adventure introduces a grand adventure around hidden areas of Khumbu and Everest at Inkhu River valley on the Mera Peak climb.

Mera Peak Climbing in Nepal is a striking-looking peak well placed enclosed with high other peaks that surround this beautiful Inkhu River Valley, where trekking and Mera Peak Climbing is pleasant around deep green forested areas full of tall rhododendron-oaks-pines and fir trees with a vast meadow of grazing pasture land.

Trek to Mera Peak Climbing leads from off-the-beaten trails southeast of Khumbu to reach the remote areas of Pangom, Najindingma, and Gai-Kharka around the least traveled areas by other trekkers and climbers.

Mera Peak Climbing and Trekking to Mosum Kharka where the routes of Lukla join and then reaching Mera Peak base camp for the classic climb on top (6,470m | 21,227ft) where you feel on top of the world and in high spirit with a breathtaking panorama of the high mountain that surrounds you on top.

Mera peak climb grade is PD means a climb of less technical difficulties this grading has been taken from the French / Swiss Alpine Climbing system as used worldwide, although a less technical peak but requires proper climbing equipment and physical fitness for a safe climb and descent.

After a successful Mera Peak Climbing heading back to Lukla for the flight to Kathmandu which sweeping views of mountain views for 35 minutes in the air.

''Customized trek and climbing itineraries are available as per your travel holidays needs.'' 

Itinerary

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On arrival at Kathmandu international airport received by a Nepal Spirit guide or staff with a transfer to respective hotels downtown in the hub of Kathmandu city, after checking in and refreshments as per your Nepal arrival flight schedule, you may have time to explore around Thamel tourist hub self overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
  • Location: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,315m | 4,264ft
  • Transportation: Private Vehicle

Breakfast is included in the hotel and we rest for most of the day and unpack. You visit Nepal Spirit Adventure head office in the afternoon. Our climbing guide checks your set of climbing equipment to make sure that they are in good condition for our coming journey and discuss our trip details overnight in the hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
  • Location: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,315m | 4,264ft

Early morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for a short scenic flight of 35 mins to Lukla with panorama views of mountains, on reaching at Lukla with its unique airstrip start the trek towards Paiya also known as Chutok. After a short refreshing stop at Lukla and meeting our porters and other staff downhill walk by the Lukla air runways to reach at Surkhe village, from here climb to the ridge of Surkhe with a gradual good walk on a pleasant winding path to reach first overnight stop at Paiya, a moderate size village with nice forest surrounding.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Location: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 2,730m | 8,956ft

After a nice overnight stop at Paiya morning walk leads on Jiri / Everest trail for few hours on the downhill path reaching a small village above Khari Khola village at Bupsa, with excellent views of rolling hills and mountains. From here on leaving the main trail on the off-beaten tracks heading North East to reach a quaint Sherpa farm village at Pangom for an overnight stop, with time for afternoon walk exploring this nice village.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

After breakfast leaving the main local route of lower Solu area heading towards remote North into Inkhu valley, as the morning walk enters into deep alpine forest reaching at Cherem with few shades of cattle herders. After a short break leading to a climb to Tashing Ongma with the view of Peak 43 and Kusum Kanguru peaks, and then reaching at Inkhu valley area, with striking views of Mera Peak South Face walk continues through thick rhododendron and pine tree woodlands to reach a grazing area overnight at Nagindingma.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

We climb first then descend for a while and climb some more to reach Ramailo Danda. From here we get extraordinary views of Mera Peak and Salpa. After ascending and descending on our trail, we enter the Makalu Barun National Park. Our trail from here to Chhatra Khola is called the Pasang Lhamu trail. On the way, if we are lucky, we might even come across the elusive Red Panda. Overnight in Chhatra Khola.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

We walk towards the north on the main trail to Mera Peak. After walking on a trail next to the Majang Khola, we merge with another trail that moves alongside the Hinku Khola. Our trail moves straight ahead towards Tashing Ongma which has seasonal tea shops. We continue our trek and cross the bridge over the Sanu Khola before reaching Kothe overnight in lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

We trek along the ridge of the Hinku Khola in the shadow of Mera Peak. We take lunch at Gondishung, the summer herders' settlement in the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung, we pass a 200-year-old Lungsumgba Gompa where we can find Mera Peak scripted in rock along with its route to reach Mera. A short walk takes us to Thaknak, which is a summer grazing area with primitive lodges and shops overnight in lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

Leaving Thaknak, we follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to Khare. From here, we can see the northern face of Mera Peak which will be an amazing experience. After lunch, we can hike in and around Khare overnight in the lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

We have a separate day set aside solely for acclimatization and basic training just to prepare ourselves better for the Mera Peak climb. Our climbing leader will help us polish our basic climbing techniques and demonstrate the best ways to use our climbing gear like the ice axe, harness, ascender climbing boots, and crampons. The training will also include learning the best climbing technique with the rope overnight in Khare.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

We walk through a boulder-strewn course on a steep trail to reach the Mera peak base camp. From here, we continue further through the Mera La pass to reach the Mera high camp. Our path is along a rocky trail, which can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses here. We make our way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. Then we set up a high camp while enjoying excellent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, the south face of Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse overnight in tent accommodation.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tent

This is a really important day for the expedition. We wake up around 2 in the morning for breakfast. It’s going to be very cold in the beginning but soon we warm up as we continue up the glacier and onto a peculiar ridge. The first rays of the sun hit the big peaks in an amazing red glow. The route is still non-technical as we slowly climb higher into the ever-thinning air. The slope steepens for a section behind the ridge and the summit comes back into view. At the foot of the final steep summit cone, we may use a fixed rope if the climbing leader believes it’s required. The summit is only a few meters away reaching on top of Mera peak, where your dream filled with success, offering wide panorama including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7 ,129m) after a high spirit on the top descend with care to high camp where we rest for a while before descending to Khare overnight in lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

There is no guarantee that we will have favorable weather on our planned day for the summit. Therefore, this day is set aside as a contingency in case we are unable to summit the Mera on the desired day due to bad weather conditions or any other unanticipated reason. However, if the trip goes smoothly, this day will not be required.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

After an adventure of lifetime experience return journey back to Lukla as the trek leads to Kothe, walk from base camp without a problem of altitude gain, although the walk leads to few ups and downs and back to green vegetation and tree lines at Kotey a small cattle herders shelters overnight in lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

From Kothe morning walk leads back to forested area with blue Himalayan pines and rhododendrons tree lines, then passing several nice grazing areas and meadows with a gentle uphill climb with views of Mera Peak and other high Himalayan range, then reaching Thuli– Kharka for last overnight stop before Lukla.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse
  • Location: Thuli Kharka
  • Altitude: 4,300 m/14,107ft
  • Walking Hours: 5-6 hours

A long day walk today and last day of trekking, starting earlier to reach at Lukla, as the climb leads over Kalo Himal ridges then Zatrwa Og and cross Zatrwa-La pass at 4,600mm. As soon as we cross the pass we are welcomed by the sight of the beautiful Lukla Valley which is surrounded by Cho Oyu, Kondge peak, Number Himal, KusumKhangru then on downhill to Lukla for last overnight stop in Khumbu and Everest region, in Lukla in the comfort of nice and cozy lodge with farewell dinner among guides, staff and porters.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. We invite you farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the climbers’ successful summit of the Mera peak overnight in the hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel

Nepal Spirit Adventure allows a spare or as contingency day in Kathmandu in case of flight cancellation or delays at Lukla, which can occur sometimes due to bad/unfavorable weather conditions. If all goes well as the itinerary one can use this day as a free day for individual activities or book a day tour with us.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel

After a wonderful time on Mera Peak Climb with grand service of Nepal Spirit Adventure, as per the flight time transfer to international air terminal approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight for your departure homeward bound or to next respective countries.

  • Meals: Breakfast
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Cost Details

  • Airport pickups and drops by private vehicle.
  • Four nights 3- star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • Domestic flights: Kathmandu- Lukla –Kathmandu.
  • Lodge accommodation during the trekking.
  • Tented accommodation during the climbing session.
  • Special Mera peak climbing permit.
  • National peak permit & TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek and climb
  • English Speaking trained and experience trek climbing guide.
  • Porter service 2 trekkers: 1 porter.
  • Staff daily wage costs include their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation.
  • Good quality tents and kitchen utensils equipment down jacket, duffel bag, and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
  • Travel and rescue arrangement.
  • Farewell dinner.
  • All the government and local taxes with paperwork.
  • Medical kit (carried by your guide).
  • Nepalese visa fee.
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg).
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary).
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet,  laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
  • Personal trekking and climbing equipment.
  • Personal climbing guide if requested.
  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended.
  • Tips for guides and porters.

Dates & Prices

Departure note

All our published dates are guaranteed departures. If the dates don’t match your travel plans, we are more than happy to create your desired date. Let us know what kind of trip you are looking for and our travel experts will help plan your tailor-made trips to your dream destination.

Useful Information

KATHMANDU ARRIVAL PICKUP

On arrival in Nepal at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport, our airport representative or staff will receive you as per your flight landing hours with your name on the display board of Nepal Spirit Adventure then transfer you to your respective hotels in Kathmandu. Afternoon or evening time we will review and discuss much information regarding your trip itinerary and included/excluded services as per the trip itinerary chosen, at the same time introduce your guide who will help you with the final preparation for your trek as well as you may have a question and answer about the trip.

ACCOMMODATION

As per your Mera Peak Climbing with us, we will be accommodated in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (city) with lodge-teahouses and tent accommodation provided during the trekking and climbing period. City hotels and lodes are on a twin –a shared basis. A single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 660. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu, and the trekking regions at lower elevations but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.

MEALS

In cities: Kathmandu only breakfast is included in the package. During the trek-climbing period 3 times, a day meals are included in your Mera PeakTrekking and Climbing Package, we provided clean and hygienic food from these local lodge/tea houses as per the choices on the menu. Breakfast and dinner are provided at the same tea house/lodge while lunch would be on the trail. Every Tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well a variety of different food items, such as rice, seasonable vegetables, noodles, potatoes, and soups. Some lodge serves western foods such as pizza, pasta, and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks, and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses' restaurants. A variety of cereals, bread, and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast.

SAFE DRINKING WATER

Along the trek climbing, safe drinking water is very important while we are on high-altitude journeys. We recommend that one should drink at least 3-4 liters of water a day (this helps from de-hydration and altitude problem AMS). As long as possible we recommend you buy sealed packed mineral water and can buy it from every local shop and lodge. Remember! River, spring, and tap water are free, we should not recommend you directly drink it even water looks very clean, and can not drink without adding water purification pills or a filter then will be suitable to drink. You can buy boiled water from every lodge, boiled water, and sealed packed water costs $1-2$ dollars per letter and its cost also depends on where we are from the sea level. So, you need to prepare and packed the extra cost for all the table drinks.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The Classic Route of Mera Peak Trek- Climbing is a moderate trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-7 hours a day with a light day pack. Walking at a high altitude is more physically demanding than walking at lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness and have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, we can accomplish this trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is vital for participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases to consult their doctor before taking the trip. It is also advised that you inform Nepal Spirit Adventure of any conditions before booking the trek to minimize the risks of altitude sickness.

OUR EXPERIENCED TREK-CLIMBING CREWS

Nepal is a mountainous country walk that takes you to a remote region, it is necessary that you are accompanied by an experienced and qualified guide and leaders for a safe journey and to make the trip a success. We at Nepal Spirit Adventure employ native trekking guides and porters who are trained and qualified for this type of trip and have worked with us for a long time.

Our experienced guide provides much local information and offers you advice on how to use your free time and by coordinating day to day events of the tour, although (sometimes) he might need you to understand that if things do not go according to our plan set. Our trek guides are fully trained and licensed by Nepal Government, and certified by TAAN and Nepal Mountaineering Association.

All our trekking and climbing guides are well qualified and highly experienced with 9- 10 years on this job. We provide training for our staff yearly on medical and climbing, with their efficiency, and cheerful attitude, providing help, information and the needs of the guests of nationalities.

Assuring that all our trips are well managed by the expert team of tourism professionals all our guides have a good knowledge regarding the culture and customs of the routes on trekking and tours, share experience and cultural insights of the country that’s missed out in travel guide books. During your time with us, you will have time to learn Nepali phrases and other cultural aspects during the journey. As we organize varied treks in Nepal Himalaya, on group trekking we provide a trek leader with an assistance leader on each trekking depending upon the size of the group.

This ensures safe travel with us as our guide/assistance guides get any health medical problem, we still have other main guides and leaders to run the trip smooth as per our standard itinerary. To make the trip enjoyable and pleasant we provide one guide to support and carry your bags among two people with one Sherpa helper in certain conditions.

ACCLIMATIZATION

All of Nepal Spirit Adventure’s treks are planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), also known as altitude sickness. Going up at a higher altitude too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to kill. We understand that for a safe trek, it is essential to allow sufficient time for acclimatization. Sensible planning is therefore required to minimize the risk of AMS. Nepal Spirit Adventure’s itineraries are designed to prevent AMS as much as possible. But, it is important to remember that some visitors are more vulnerable than others. Your guides and porters will do their every bit in assisting you during the entire trek.

RE-CHARGING BATTERIES (electronic items)

We can recharge your batteries, and devices with electricity, or solar power sources. In Nepal 220 240 volts 50 MHZ (50 Cycles per Second) power is supplied. Just need to have a plug adaptor in case of socket fitting, which you can buy in Kathmandu before the trip since the plugs in Nepal might be different. You might have to pay a small amount of fee/hour for using recharging facilities.

GROUP SIZE

We organize any route of Nepal trek with a fixed departure basis or private trip, the minimum group size would be 1 maximum group size is 10 or more on request. We can also organize a private trip for a solo person with a single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online market or ask us with your personal suitable flexible dates, we will open group date on the same date.

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