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Mountaineer Mera Peak is an iconic trekking and climbing destination in Nepal, known for its stunning panoramic views and challenging ascent. Here are some highlights of climbing Mera Peak:
Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After arrival, the group will be formally introduced to Guide for the activities over the next few days. One should pay attention to the safety aspects of the briefing. Any questions or doubts should be asked and clarified at this time. We check your insurance details and other requirements for your trekking.
Overnight In Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we start an interesting city tour around Kathmandu Valley. Escorting by an English-speaking guide who will give full taste of our history, culture image and an enchanting manner of its people.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: - This complex of palaces, courtyards, and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar square, protected as an UNESCO world Heritage site, is the social, Religious, and urban focal point of the city. There are museums inside the palace building. There is an entrance fee of Rs.1000 for foreign visitors. Your ticket to the Square entitles you to visit all the museums.
Swayambhu Nath (Monkey Temple): - west of Kathmandu, situated on a hillock, this 2000 years old Stupa is the world’s most glorious Buddhist shrine and is surrounded by several small pagodas. The main temple is capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt and is painted on the four sides with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. There is an entrance fee of Rs 200 Per person for foreign visitors.
Pashupatinath Temple: - Dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the holiest and most famous Nepalese temple. Situated 5 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, it is an impressive pagoda style structure with gilt roof and richly carved silver doors. It has bathing and cremation ghats, which are of absorbing interest to the tourist, particularly in the mornings and on festival days. There is an entrance fee Rs 1000 per person for foreign visitors.
Overnight In Kathmandu.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport or Ramechhap for fly to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. The place where you land is surrounded by high mountain peaks. You can start your Mera Peak Adventure immediately after landing, as our climbing team will be waiting for you at the airport. After a short preparation (packing a bag) in Lukla, then landing in Paiya is useful for acclimatization. The walk takes you through forests and past rhododendron trees as it descends to the historic villages of Surke and Pakhepan. From Paiya, you can easily see Kongde Ri, Khatangi, Tang Ragi Tu and other neighboring peaks.
Overnight in Paiya.
After breakfast at Paiya, you will leave the village for an adventure. First you descend a little before coming to a small wooden bridge and crossing it. At this point, the route from Mera Peak Expedition to Kari La Pass is treacherous, so proceed slowly and carefully. Along the bridge, a trail runs through a deep rhododendron and bamboo forest. After a short walk, you will stop for lunch in a village. Finally, after stony narrow roads, a magnificent view of Dudh Kund Himal, Dudh koshi river and valley awaits you. Get your camera ready to capture the amazing scenery. You continue your journey after seeing the impressive view and finally reach Pangoma. People in this village, which is a small community, work in agriculture and business. Visit the village to learn about the residents' lifestyle and hear their fascinating stories. They are always ready to tell many fascinating stories about these difficulties.
Overnight in Pangom.
After breakfast, will leave Pangoma and walk through the mysterious bamboo and rhododendron forest before descending the hilly road. On the Mera Peak Expedition Trail, you will pass several continents and cross the Pangoma La Pass. You head north through the pass, carefully climbing the trails. Then, as you start to descend the roads, you will pass several hills, ridges and tea houses. After a short walk, you will stop for lunch in a local village. The trek continues, offering you a wonderful view of Mera peak and Maulekh peak on the south side. The roads zigzag through a forest full of pines and rhododendrons before dropping sharply into Peseng Kharka Kola. You will cross the river and start the climb to Peseng Kharka Danda. Then the river Ning sow is reached and you use a wooden bridge to cross it then reach Nagindingma village. The people are small but charming and most of its inhabitants are hill Mongolians. When you get there, you can immediately walk or rest a bit and explore the area. Enjoy the time and scenery of the eastern mountains at sunset.
Overnight in Nagindingma.
After breakfast, leave Nagindingma and walk up the trails for a while before coming down. Then walk again along stone paths to reach Ramailo Danda. From here you can see the view of Mera peak, Salpa peak and other mountains. The tracks then go through some ups and downs before crossing Surke La pass. The Mera Peak Expedition route then goes to Makalu Barun National Park before descending into a beautiful alpine rose grove. You return to the dense bamboo forest and continue a short distance to reach Chalem Kharka. Walking from the village of Chalem Kharka along the Pasang Lhamu path, you will reach wonderful forests where red pandas and other wild animals live. Then will follow a path that runs through dense pine forest and oak to the western side of the Hinku valley. Descend a bit and enter the rhododendron forest along the banks of winding rivers. As you continue, you pass through lush meadows and use a small wooden bridge to cross a stream. Mera Peak Expedition trails start from this point and enter an enchanted bamboo and pine forest. You can reach Khola Kharka after about an hour's walk.
Overnight in Khola Kharka
After breakfast at Khola Kharka proceed to Mera Peak Adventure after leaving the settlement. When you start walking along the straight path, you will see Mera Peak. Majang Khola can be reached by slowly descending the paths, and a small path allows you to cross it into an oak and juniper forest. Then continue and pass the Trashing Dingman before stopping for lunch. From there the route goes up and down to Kothen. The Mera Peak Climb starts from this delightful spot, rewarding climbers with stunning views of the Himalayas.
Overnight in Kothe
After breakfast, the short trip from Kothe to Thaknak starts along the crest of Hinku Khola. Up till you reach Gondishung , the Mera Peak Expedition will continue in the shadow of Mera Peak. The village is a seasonal community located on Hinku Drangka's western flank. You might eat lunch in one of the lodges while admiring the riverfront settings. You will continue from Gondishung when you have filled your stomach and passed a 200-year-old gompa. You will offer a prayer for a successful climb to the summit of Mera Peak here before continuing your adventure trek. Continue walking upstream along a steep path and over several landslides. Nature offers you a close view of Mera peak and Kusum Kanguru on one of the ridges while climbing the trails. You can admire the scenery as you continue the trek and gradually climb the hill until you reach Thaknak. A small cape with tea houses and antique shops, Thaknak is a pasture for yaks and animals in the summer.
Overnight in Thaknak.
As you leave Thanknak and continue today's short trek to Khare, you follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier. Further on, the trail widens and leads to Dig Kharka, where breathtaking views of the northern Hinku Glacier and other mountains open from a large meadow. After that, the routes lead up the moraines to the mouth of the Hinku Nup and Shar glacier. From here the ascent becomes steeper and offers stunning scenery until you reach the Khare campsite. Khare is set in a stunning setting where the northern side of the Mera Peak dominates the horizon. After resting, you will have lunch and prepare to walk a short distance around the settlement.
Overnight in Khare
This day is for relaxation and acclimatization, so use it for basic training and preparation for the ascent of Mera. You will stay at Khara to acclimatize to the harsh high-altitude environment and receive technical instruction. In the expedition guide, you can get introductory instructions for the use of rai, ice picks, climbing blocks, rope techniques and carabiners. In addition, they demonstrate perfect roping technique and help with training. To gain altitude, you can walk to a neighboring village or climb a hill after your workout. Better to walk to the beautiful hill above the glacier if you have time. The area offers breathtaking views of the hills above and below. Afterwards, you can walk through the Khare community and interact with the residents. Enjoy your surroundings and explore more Himalayan culture if possible. Be sure to enjoy the spectacular views of Mera Peak as this community is in a stunning area.
Overnight in Khare
After breakfast you will continue trekking to Mera base camp. The trek begins with a difficult climb along a rock-lined path that leads to Mera La at 5,400 meters, from where the ascent continues towards the Mera Glacier. The first part of the walk is easier, but as you approach the glacier, the terrain becomes steeper, requiring careful foot placement and speed. Wear helmets and be careful as landslides can occur on this road. At this point, you will sit up and cross a large glacier, making great memories. When you reach Mera Base Camp, you descend the road along the northern moraine and glacier. It’s time to leave the base camp and calmly ascend to the high camp. Returning to the glacier, you descend along simple snow slopes. Finally, after walking a short distance, you will reach an area of ??cracks that require careful navigation. From here, the trek goes through a rocky area until you gradually ascend to High Camp. During your ascent, don't forget to look back and admire the magnificent panorama of Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu and Everest. The high camp is located behind a rocky outcrop between two glaciers.
There are several descents on arrival as the campsite is small. At the high camp, tents are pitched with a magnificent view of Chamlang, Mera Peak, Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse. At lunch, we reach the base, take a short break and then start practicing ice climbing with the guide. A typical day at camp consists of two to three hours of training. Make the most of the rest of the day enjoying the spectacular views from the nearby peaks.
Overnight in Tent.
You will leave High Camp in the evening at 2 am. The climb will start but it depends a lot on the weather. After breakfast, you'll be equipped with ropes and crampons to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. At the beginning of the climb, the terrain becomes difficult, so take your time. At the end you will see the central peak rising above a large glacier surrounded by two ridges. You will ride smoothly on the snowboard while climbing and avoiding bumps. I swing towards the east ridge before descending to the main ridge. Our goal is to reach the highest level of the three peaks. This leads to a short, steep climb up a snow-covered slope, followed by a final trip to the summit. The hind legs require a lot of effort, so it is good to climb in cold and windy conditions. Once you reach the top of the peak, the sun will come out and its beauty will increase. As you climb to the peak of Mera, you will be treated to breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks. Mount Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Kangchenjunga, Nuptse, Chamlang, Baruntse, Kangtega and Ama Dablam can be seen. After enjoying the views under the sun, we started the trek to High Camp. After lunch, rest for an hour or two. Now, pack your things, say goodbye to High Camp, and begin the tough climb to Curry. Your feet will return to normal after you complete the day's activities. Today's long and exciting journey may leave you exhausted. Relax in a relaxing bath to prepare your body for the day ahead.
Overnight in Khare
You must wake up early and have breakfast because the Mera Peak expedition is still going on. After that you will continue your journey returning from Khare to Kothe. The descent to Kothe is a great trip full of wonderful scenery. Although the journey takes a lot of time and is physically exhausting, the breathtaking scenery more than makes up for it. On the way back, you drive the same steep, bumpy road, but you refuse to get out. The journey back to Taknak takes you past several glaciers, moraines, traditional settlements and pastures. After that, the daily walk takes another three to four hours. Live in the moment and take it all in. You finally reach Kothe after a day of strenuous downhill walking. You must be exhausted because you still have a long way to go and you can rest in your rooms.
Overnight in Kothe.
You choose a different path on the way back that will get you to Lukla faster than any other option. After breakfast, you go for a walk to Chetarwa. You initially ascend through a thick rhododendron forest, traverse a few ridges, and then arrive at a small settlement. You may take a stroll down the river's edge from here to one of the lodges where you can have lunch. To go to Chetarwa, you later descend the paths and slightly rise. You may get a breathtaking view of Everest, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse from this lovely settlement.
Overnight in Chetarwa.
It takes a day of intense walking to get from Chetarwa to Lukla today. After filling up on food, we started our descent to Lukla. To get there today you have to pass through many villages, waterways and forest paths. After walking for a few hours, you will reach Lukla. Today is our last day in the Everest region. Admire the spectacular views and enjoy the moment.
Overnight in Lukla.
After breakfast, take a domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu or Ramechhap. Our airport representative will take you to the hotel. Check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxing and shopping.
Overnight in Kathmandu.