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Mera Peak

MERA PEAK "6476m"
Departure Date:
Autumn/Spring 2008

28 Sept 2008

16 Oct 2008

This peak is officially the highest of Nepal's permitted Trekking peaks. Rising to the south of Sagamartha and dominating the watershed between the wild and heavily wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas, Mera is not truly speaking part of the Khumbu Himal. The Mera ascent is technically straight forward however after a heavy fall of snow or when the maze of crevasses are open, the way can be long and demanding. There is also of course the pleasure of going above 21000ft.

Mera Peak is one the most popular of Nepal's 18 "Trekking peaks". For the trekker, the walk from Lukla Bazaar through the Sherpa country of the remote Inkhu Valley is an unforgettable memory & experience, offering superb scenery and abundant wildlife - including rumored sightings of the legendary Yeti. About 700 foreigner visitors climb the 6,654m. Mera Peak each year, an achievement which requires mountaineering skills and a special permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association.

Refer to notes on regulations for Peak Climbing Expeditions..

About Mera Peak Itinerary in Detail

Itinerary "A"

Day 01 : Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
Height : 1336m

Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Day 03 : Fly Kathmandu to Lukla and o/n at camp
Height : 2800m

Day 04 : Chhettar and o/n camp

Day 05 : Thangnak
Height : 4175m

Day 06 : Khahare

Height : 4690m

Day 07 : Day at Kahare (acclimatisation)

Day 08 : High Camp

Day 09 : Top of the Mera Peak and Khongma Dingma

Height : 6476m

Day 10 : Chomolongma

Day 11 : Cross the Amalapcha Pass, o/n camp at Amalapcha BC

Height : 5780m

Day 12 : Chhukum
Height : 4730m

Day 13 : Thyangboche
Height : 3800m

Day 14 : Namche Bazaar
Height : 3400m

Day 15 : Lukla
Height : 2800m

Day 16 : Kathmandu by air

Day 17 : Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing

Day 18 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu

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Itinerary "B"

Day 01 : Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
Height : 1336m

Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Day 03 : Official briefing and preparations

Day 04 : Kathmandu - Lukla by flight then trek to Chutanga
Height : 2800m

Day 05 : Khartitang

Day 06 : Nau Lekha

Day 07 : Kothey

Day 08 : Thangnak
Height : 4175m

Day 09 : Khahare

Height : 4690m

Day 10 : Kahare - acclimatisation day
Height : 4690m

Day 11 : Mera Base Camp & rest.

Day 12 : Mera Peak climb (6476m) then back to Kangma Dingma

Day 13 : Seto Pokhari

Day 14 : Baruntse Base Camp

Day 15 : West Col Pass

Day 16 : Sherpini Col (Makalu BC)

Day 17 : Makalu hiking return to Sherpini Col

Day 18 : Yak Kharka.

Day 19 : Tashi Gaun.

Day 20 : Num.

Day 21 : Bhotebas

Day 22 : Khandbari Village

Day 23 : Shovaya Khola

Day 24 : Mangmaya Khola

Day 25 : Hile Bazaar

Day 26 : Hile to KTM. By Bus or Hile to Biratnagar by Bus & by flight to KTM

Day 27 : Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing

Day 28 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu

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Itinerary "C"

Day 01 : Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
Height : 1336m

Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Day 03 : Preparation, official briefing for the expedition and free time

Day 04 : Lukla (2800m) by flight & start trek to Chutanga
Height : 2835m

Day 05 : Chhetrawa
Height : 4155m

Day 06 : Kothe
Height : 3555m

Day 07 : Thagnak
Height : 4175m

Day 08 : Khahare (Mera Base Camp)
Height : 4690m

Day 09 : Khahare -acclimatisation day

Day 10 : High Camp

Day 11 : Mera Peak Summit (6476m) & back to Mera Base Camp

Day 12 : Khahare
Height : 4690m

Day 13 : Thagnak
Height : 4175m

Day 14 : Kothe
Height : 3555m

Day 15 : Chutanga

Day 16 : Lukla & rest

Day 17 : Kathmandu by flight & transfer to hotel

Day 18 : Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing

Day 19 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu

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Cost?

Royalty fees etc.- Refer to the notes on expedition costs.

Cost included : Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear (including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew insurance, emergency first aid kit.

Cost not included : Extra hotel expenses, single room supplement where requested, any personal expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone charges, video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international airfares, medical costs (except medical attention given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew (typically around NRp100 per trekking day), airport departure tax (currently NRp1100 for international destinations), Visas and visa extension costs, lunch and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste meal on first night). Any additional costs not included in quote.

Itinerary D

Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu (1336m). You will be met by your group leader and transferred to the hotel where the pre-trek briefing will be given. Arrangements are made today for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket. Remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure.

Day 02 : Day at leisure in Kathmandu. You have time to explore Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and the lessor known towns that dot the valley. The area has an amazing range of fascinating highlights, whatever your interest. Excellent bookshops, extensive markets, novelty shops and handicraft shops contrast with fantastic centres of cultural and spiritual significance. Kathmandu has more World heritage sites than any other city in the world. A sightseeing tour is organised for your benefit.

Days 3 to 17/26/16 : Trekking programme as per itinerary above.

Day 18/27/17 : Day at leisure in Kathmandu. There are a million things to see in Kathmandu and we recommend you spend this day wandering around the town and exploring the valley on bicycle or by taxi. The old Royal Palace, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist Stupa at Bodnath are absolute musts. Our staff can help you with arrangements or provide a guide and/or transport should you wish, or you can head off armed with a map and let the day unfold. An optional Rock-climbing activity can be organised for those who are interested - an additional cost will be incurred for this option.

Day 19/28/18 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu. After breakfast, arrangements cease unless further arrangements have been made. Those people travelling by aircraft to further destinations will be transferred to the airport and assisted with check-in procedures. Don't forget to have NRp1100 departure tax available for payment at the airport.

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Note : The above itinerary and times are a guide only. The itinerary may change at any time due to weather and/or trail conditions or for any other reason deemed necessary by the trek leader. Your Leader will always make the final decision after assessing the situation and consulting with our Nepali crew and the group members. Trekking times are estimated only but have been calculated to give the trekker a comfortable pace throughout the trek.