This iconic mountain is considered the highest trekking peak in Nepal

Mera Peak standing at a height 6476mtrs above sea level is considered the highest trekking peak in Nepal. Unlike the European mountains, at this height, the oxygen content of air is lesser and adds another level of difficulty to this peak.

This is the very first mountaineering undertaken by the Adventure Pulse team, as early as 2009.  Physical preparation and prior high altitude experience are strongly recommended as you need to understand how your body will react to high altitude. Taking this into consideration, we usually recommend Mera Peak to experienced high altitude trekkers who would like to branch into mountain climbing. If you have done some climbing at high altitude, then Mera Peak will be a brilliant choice. As the climb is not very technical, the true challenge with this mountain is that it will test your stamina and endurance.

 

The trek starts with a beautiful approach away from the crowds on the Everest trek.  You trek past remote villages and terrace farms growing rice for the first couple of days, before crossing into the Makalu Barun National Park.  The trek then leads you to the village of Khare which is situated at the snow line, an important point to restock supplies before heading to the Mera Peak Base Camp.  After a long gruelling climb from the High Camp, a gentle slope leads you up to the summit.  The views from both, the high camp, and from the summit are breath-taking, with clear visibility of some the biggest mountains in the world – Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Baruntse

The trek nights are usually spent in basic Tea House lodges while the nights of the final climb are spent in fully supported camping with all meals provided.

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Brief Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu
  • Day 2 - Rest and briefing day in Kathmandu
  • Day 3 - Kathmandu to Lukla (by air) then to Puiyan (2800m)
  • Day 4 - Puiyan to Pangkongma (2850m)
  • Day 5 - Pangkongma to Ning so (2745m)
  • Day 6 - Ning so to Chetra Khola (3000m)
  • Day 7 - Chetra Khola to Khote (3550 m)
  • Day 8 - Khote to Tangnag (4360 m)
  • Day 9 - Acclimatisation day in Tangnag (4360m)
  • Day 10 - Tangnag to Khare (5100 m)
  • Day 11 - Khare to Mera La (5413m) then Mera base camp (5300m)
  • Day 12 - Rest & glacier training at Mera Base Camp
  • Day 13 - Mera High Camp (5800 m)
  • Day 14 - Mera Peak summit (6476m)
  • Day 15 - Additional summit day
  • Day 16 - Khare to Khote (3550 m)
  • Day 17 - Khote to Tulli Kharka (4200m)
  • Day 18 - Tulli Kharka - Zetra La (4610m) to Chuthanka
  • Day 19 - Chuthanka to Lukla
  • Day 20 - Lukla to Kathmandu.
  • Day 21 - Departure from Kathmandu.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Trip Cost Includes:

  • Airport pick up and drop
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu - 3 nights - twin share basis in Bed and breakfast plan
  • Flight fare from Kathmandu - Lukla- Kathmandu for members
  • Flight fare from Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu for guides
  • Domestic airport departure taxes
  • Full board tea house trekking cost with breakfast, lunch, dinner & accommodation
  • Guide salary
  • Porter salary
  • Trekking permit
  • Sagarmatha national park permit
  • First aid kit
  • Insurance for Nepali staf

Trip Cost DOES NOT Include:

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Meals in Kathmandu, except welcome and farewell dinner)
  • Beverages and alcoholic drinks
  • Emergency medical evacuation
  • Tips for staffs (mandatory)
  • Personal expenses and extra services beyond the itinerary
  • Beverages and alcoholic drinks on trek
  • Personal climbing equipment
  • All personal expenses
  • Personal medical and evacuation insurance
  • All other additional charges for additional services
  • International Flights

Things to carry

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Apparel

  • Thermal Inners - At least 1 pair of Top and Leggings
  • 6-8 t-shirts or long-sleeve shirt (cotton / dryfit)
  • 2-3 pairs of trekking pants (no denim!)
  • 1 Sweater/Sweatshirt
  • 1 Fleece Jacket
  • 1 Down Jacket
  • 1 Waterproof Layer like raincoat or wind-cheater
  • 1 pair of hiking boots
  • 1 pair of comfortable sandals/floaters/sneakers
  • 6-8 pairs of cotton socks (for day)
  • 2 pairs of thick/woollen socks (for night)
  • Gloves - liner and outer
  • Sun hat
  • Woollen cap
  • Buff

 

 

Climbing Equipment and Apparel (Will be used on Mera Peak)

  1. Waterproof jacket and lower
  2. Down insulated jacket
  3. 2 pairs of thick mountaineering socks
  4. Mountaineering Boots
  5. Thick Thermals (1 pair)
  6. 2 Synthetic Undergarments
  7. Thick Mountaineering mittens or gloves
  8. Head torch with extra batteries
  9. Gaters
  10. Climbing Helmet
  11. Ice Axe
  12. Crampons
  13. Ski goggles
  14. Mountaineering Harness
  15. Jumar or Ascender
  16. 4 Locking Carabineers
  17. Dyneema Sling / Daisy Chain/ 6 metres of cord 8mm
  18. Belay Devices such as figure-8, ATC or Gri-Gri
  19. 2 Non-locking carabineers
  20. 5mm cord for Prusik Knot
  21. Pee bottle

Accessories

  • Duffel bag / Rucksack (60L+)
  • Daypack / Backpack (20-30L capacity)
  • Sleeping bag (can be bought or rented in Kathmandu)
  • 2x 1L Bottles (to carry drinking water)
  • Lunchbox
  • Torch + Batteries / Headlamp
  • Knee/Ankle/Wrist Guards
  • Trekking Poles
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Moisturiser
  • Hand Sanitiser
  • Personal Medical Kit
  • Personal Toiletries Kit
  • Snacks!

 

Fitness

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  • There are three main aspects of training to focus on – strength training, cardiovascular training, and trekking + trekking alternatives.
     
  • Strength training involves training different muscle groups, so that they can become stronger. There are different exercises for each muscle group, and working them all out 2x-3x a week should be enough to help you get comfortable trekking.
     
  • Legs / lower body - exercises like squats, glute bridges, step ups and leg presses with help you develop stronger muscles in the lower body. 

    Core - Exercises like planks, bicycle crunches and leg raises can help with core stability; Pilates is also a core-intensive type of workout that will help.

    Upper body - Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and dips will help develop these muscles. You can also use resistance bands or light weights to develop them further.
     
  • It’s vital to do plenty of cardio training before your trek, so that you can get the most out of your experience
     
  • Running - This is the most recommended form of cardio activity, as it activates a lot of the same muscles as trekking. Being able to run 10km in 60 minutes will allow you to get the most out of your trek.

    Cycling / Swimming - If you have knee issues, or don’t enjoy running, you can also opt for cycling and swimming. Being able to cycling 30-50km or swim for 30-40 minutes, thrice a week, should be good to help you with treks like EBC.

    HIIT training / Crossfit - Another option to level up your cardio training is to opt for high intensity aerobic exercises like HIIT or Crossfit, 2-3 times a week
    The aim is to get your heart rate up, so you do not get winded on long days of trekking
     
  • Hiking
    Try to get outdoors and go for a hike on the weekends! Uphill trails of 4-8 kilometres are will help you get used to trekking. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack, and walk in your trekking shoes.
     
  • Hiking Alternatives
    Climbing stairs, and using the treadmill or stairmaster on an incline, will help prepare you for treks. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack so that you can get used to the extra weight; and use your trekking boots, so that you can break them in and walk comfortably.
     
  • If you’re confused with all this information, no need to worry! The most important thing with training is consistency, and staying injury-free. Your training week should ideally have
    Strength training - 3 sessions
    Cardio training - 3 sessions
    Hiking - 1 long session, best on the weekends
    Rest and stretching - at least 1 day

FAQs

Mera Peak

What are the entry and exit points for Mera Peak?

Your itinerary starts from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. We receive you at the Kathmandu International Airport and transfer you to your hotel located in Thamel, the tourist district of the city. You spend this day in the city and the next morning take a small aircraft from Kathmandu to Lukla (Duration 30 mins) from where we start trekking. On reaching our destination, we take the downward trail back surrounded by breathtaking views of Nepal from river banks and pine forests to snow caped peaks. We fly back from Lukla to Katmandu, trying to keep an additional day as buffer in case of delays due to bad weather. After a day spent in Kathmandu, we transfer you to the International Airport, which marks the end of your itinerary.

What happens in the case of bad weather?

Weather is very un-predictable, especially in high-altitude and can change within minutes. In case we encounter bad weather, we have kept 2 buffer days in the itinerary which would help us complete the trek. In case the weather remains unfavourable and the Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flights are delayed beyond two days, a helicopter can be chartered, at an extra cost to be borne by the trekkers, in order to reach the destination. Please note – this is optional and if exercised will have to be paid for by the clients.

Do I need technical gear for this climb?

What are the stay arrangements for this expedition?

In Kathmandu we will be staying in a 3/4 star Hotel or Guest House in Thamel, Kathmandu often referred to as a trekker’s paradise. Up until Everest Base Camp and Gorakhshep we will be staying in a combination of clean and friendly Sherpa Lodges / Tea Houses. This is popularly referred to as a Tea House trek, as opposed to a camping expedition. Once we begin the climb itself, we will be staying in tents on double occupancy.

What are the communication networks available on the way?

There are different ways to be in touch with your family. You can purchase a local Prepaid SIM Card at the International airport. If you have a Mobile with International Roaming on it, your Phone will work till Day 3 of the trek so you can easily be in touch with your Family. Most of the tea houses we stay in have the facility of an ISD Phone and the Internet. You can call your family every day or e-mail them during the course of the trek. Although the prices for these facilities may vary, from a minimum of 100 Nepali rupees to 500 Nepali rupees per minute. Once we begin the climb itself, cell phone coverage will be very limited, and we will not have access to tea house facilities either.

Can Mera Peak be my first climbing expedition?

Yes, Mera Peak can be your first climbing expedition! It is often used as a precursor trek to higher peaks such as Everest, Annapurna and Ama Dablam, and is the perfect way to start your alpine mountaineering journey. However, it is not to be taken lightly, as a high level of physical fitness is required. Please see our fitness guide, or reach out to us, to know more about its requirements.

How fit do I need to be to climb Mera Peak?

Mera Peak requires some technical knowledge as well as a good fitness level. The physical fitness required for the Mera Peak climb can be obtained by training around 2-3 months in advance depending on your current fitness level. A high amount of cardiovascular endurance would be required and sports like swimming and running can help build that endurance. Walking up flights of stairs with a loaded backpack helps to get your muscles used to the rucksack you will be carrying. For complete beginners, basic technical knowledge is required for this climb, and so, we have allotted one entire day at Mera Peak Base camp where your guide will teach you the basics of using equipment such as ice axes, jumars, ascenders, descenders, crampons, and the basics of ice climbing. However, if you have access to a rock-climbing wall where you can learn how to use technical equipment, you can add that to your training plan.

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Detailed Itinerary

Mera Peak

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu

This marks the first day as part of the Mera Peak Climb. As you arrive in Kathmandu, an Adventure-Pulse representative will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Thamel, which is Kathmandu’s most exciting district. Thamel is lined (in every conceivable direction) with pubs, restaurants and shops offering everything from expedition gear to local souvenirs. Thamel’s musical, aromatic and bustling streets will keep you entertained, leaving you wanting to come back for more. Once you check-in and freshen up, our team will be available to check your gear and if required, direct you to the numerous shops where you can buy or rent some gear. In the evening, our Adventure-Pulse guide will brief you on what’s to come.

Day 2

Rest Day and briefing in Kathmandu

In the morning we begin tour around Kathmandu with a guide. Kathmandu has many historic, religious and architectural places to visit. Swoyambunath (Buddhist shrine, also called the monkey temple), Boudhanath (Tibetan Buddhism beliefs), Pashupati Nath (A Hindu pilgrimage site) and the Patan Durbar Square (Historic place for ancient art & architecture of Kathmandu) are the highlights of the tour. You can also buy your equipment in Kathmandu as per your convenience. Mera Peak requires some specialized gear that can also be purchased in Kathmandu.

Day 3

Kathmandu to Lukla and onwards to Puiyan

The 30-minute flight to Lukla will definitely occupy a prominent place on your list of top ten experiences during the course of this trek. Tenzing-Hillary Airport is one of the most challenging airstrips in the world. Built on a cliff-top 9334 ft in the air, this little runway is just 30 meters wide and 527 meters long (less than a tenth of the usual dimensions for a regular runway) with an 11.7 Degree gradient which is significant enough to make it one of the steepest approach landings in the world! There is no prospect of a successful go-around on-short final due to the terrain which is high (a jagged, unforgiving mountain face) immediately beyond the northern end of the runway and a steeply angled drop at the southern end of the runway into the valley below. Well, don’t be! Only the most skilled and experienced pilots operate the flights that go to and from this area and they’ve practised it to perfection. The planes that land here aren’t the regular Airbus and Boeings that we’re used to either. The airport’s paved asphalt runway is accessible only to helicopters and small, fixed-wing, short-take-off-and-landing aircraft such as the DHC-6 Twin Otter, Dornier 228 and Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter. The views of the Solo Khumbu’s forested valleys and its panoramic snow-capped mountain ranges are absolutely surreal. What’s more, for a plane that seats only 20 people, there’s still an incredibly charming air-hostess and everyone gets a window seat! Once you land, we stop for breakfast during which time you will be introduced to the real muscle behind this climb – our team of intrepid Sherpas and their Yaks who will be entrusted with your luggage for the duration of the trek. We then start our journey to Mera Peak by trekking to Puiyan.

Day 4

Puiyan to Pangkongma

Today we start our journey to Pangkoma. After breakfast, we hit the trail and make our way over the Kari La Hill, a mountain pass. After making our journey across the pass, we will stop for lunch. The trail then goes through Rhododendron and Bamboo forests. You will also get a glimpse of the mesmerizing Dudh Kosi River and the Dudh Kund Himal.

Day 5

Pangkongma to Ning so

Our third-day trekking through the beautiful National Park, we will spend the night at a slightly lower altitude than Pangkongma. The trail follows the route through rhododendron forests and crosses many Mani Walls, Tea Houses and breathtaking views of the tallest mountains in the world. You can also view Mera Peak from the trail.

Day 6

Ning so to Chetra Khola

We start our journey to Chetra Khola by trekking up a steep section at the start of the trail. The trails narrows as we make our way through the forests. You may also be able to spot the various species of animals that call the area their home.

Day 7

Chetra Khole to Khote

Today, we will trek to Kothe. The trail follows the same terrain as the day before and follows a ‘Nepali Flat’ gradient. This means the trail will climb up and flatten out and will descend in no particular order. You can get amazing views of Mera Peak and the Hinku Valley.

Day 8

Khote to Tangnag

Our first day above 4000 metres. Today, we pass the Lungsumgba Monastry where we pray for our successful ascent of Mera Peak. You can also find Mera Peak inscribed on the rock. In the summer, Tangnag is a popular grazing ground.

Day 9

Acclimatisation Day in Tangnag

Our first acclimatization day on the trek. We will take a short hike to the Charpate Himal Glacier. It’s a 3-hour hike to the high point, where after taking some rest we will start our journey back. This is so that we can acclimatize to the higher altitudes properly

Day 10

Tangnag to Khare

Today we make our way to Khare which is the closest village to Mera Peak Base Camp. Our first day walking on the moraine of the Dig Glacier, the trek will take around 5 hours. We can get our first close up look with the north face of Mera Peak.

Day 11

Khare to Mera La

We start our journey to Mera Peak Base Camp today. The trek is through boulder-strewn fields and takes around 2-3 hours. Once we reach Base Camp, we grab a quick lunch and head to Mera La where Adventure-Pulse guides will teach you the basics of ice climbing and brief you of the equipment you will need.

Day 12

Rest and glacier training at Mera Base Camp

A rest day at Mera Peak Base Camp, where you can recharge your batteries and prepare for the climb ahead. Depending on the group, we may also head to the glacier to practise our newly learnt skills, like wearing crampons, jumaring on fixed ropes and so forth.

Day 13

Mera High Camp

We take today’s route through Mera La to reach Mera Peak High Camp. Following a path through boulders, loose rock and moraine marked by various cairns. We make our way to the top of a rock band. Once at the top, we will set up high camp. You can see Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu and the south face of Lhotse from here.

Day 14

Mera Peak Summit

Our summit attempt of Mera Peak. We will wake up at midnight and prepare to make the summit bid. We will set off from camp closer to 2 am and start the long journey to the summit under the light of your head torches. It can take around 5-6 hours to reach the summit. From the summit, Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and many popular peaks can be seen. After spending some time on the summit we will retrace our steps back and head to Khare, crossing Mera La and Mera Base Camp.

Day 15

Additional Summit Day

This reserve day will be used in case of bad weather.

Day 16

Khare to Khote

Following the path we came, we will make our way to Khote and marvel at the amazing achievement of climbing Mera Peak.

Day 17

Khote to Tulli Kharka

Trekking through the Hinku Valley, we will head to Tulli Kharka.

Day 18

Tulli Kharka – Zetra La to Chuthanka

We make our way back to Lukla and exit the Hinku Valley.

Day 19

Chuthanka to Lukla

Our last day of trekking, we make our way to Lukla in time for our flight the next day.

Day 20

Lukla to Kathmandu

The last day of this wonderful trek will see you excitedly racing down the Sagarmatha National Park as you rush home to narrate all the triumphant tales of the thrilling 2 weeks that you spent in the remoteness of the mountains. Everything seems more alive and before you know it, you’ve become seasoned enough to high-five the many trekkers, (still on their first day), as they now make their way up bolstered by the buoyant, cheery words of encouragement that you are sure to send their way.

Day 21

Departure from Kathmandu

Our last day of the Mera Peak Climb. Adventure-Pulse representatives will drop you to the international airport.

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