Mera Peak Climbing

The bulk of Mera peak, officially the highest of Nepals permitted trekking peaks, ries to the south of Everest and dominates the watershed between the wild and heavily woded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas . Mera Peak climbing is a chance to venture into a little visited and as yet unspoilt region of Nepal where the hillsides are still densely forested and a need to be self-sufficient is essential. There is also, of course, the pleasure of going above 21,000 feet. Both the Hongu and Hinku valleys remain uninhabited although there are Kharka in the Upper Hinku basin where Sherpa from the South During the Mera peak climbing, near Pangkongma, graze their animals during the grass- growing monsoon. The upper Hongu Basin is truly a mountain wilderness, a place of massive moraines, glacial lakes and spectacular peaks that include Charmlang and Baruntse. Additionally, Mera peak climbing offers some of the most spectacular mountain scenery, pristine forest, and high altitude climbing in the world. We start this climb with a hair-raising flight into the small town of Lukla at 2,800 m (9,184 ft). From there it is a six-day trek, with plenty of acclimatization days to keep us healthy at our ever-increasing altitude, through some of Nepals most pristine Rhododendron, oak, silver fir and birch forests, past beautiful alpine lakes, and finally up to the foot of Mera Glacier where we will establish base camp. We will set up two more high camps, the first over 300 m above B.C. on the Mera Glacier, and the second after we cross the Mera crevasse field at 5,800 m. From here it is a steady and steep climb to reach the summit, with awe-inspiring views of Kanchenjunga and Makalu to the east, Everest and Lhotse to the north, and Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu to the west during the Mera peak climbing.

Trip Highlights
Panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Chamlang, Baruntse, Melungtse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Pumori, Tower Peak, Kusum Kanggru, Kanchanjunga from summit. Different Community with majority of Sherpa, Tamang, Chhetri, Brahamn, Newar. Great Himalayan Landscape.

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Day to Day Outline Itinerary

Day Day 01: Day 02: Day 03: Day 04: Day 05: Day 06: Day 07: Day 08: Day 09: Day 10: Day 11: Activities Kathmandu-Lulka-Puyan. 2,820 m. Puyan- Pangum. 3,100m. Pangum -Ningsow. 3,100m. Ningsow -Chhetra Thanga. 3,300m. Chhetra Thanga -Kothe (Mosom Kharka) 3,691m. Kothe (Mosom Kharka) -Thangnak. 4,200m. Thangnak. Thangnak - Khare. 4,900m Khare -Mera La (5,415m) and back to Khare. Khare -Mera La -Climb To High Camp (5,800m) - Down to Base Camp. Base Camp- High Camp. (5,800m)

Day 12: Summit Day (6,461m) Day 13-14: Khare - Lukla. Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu;

Details Itinerary
Day Day 01: Activities Kathmandu-Lulka-Puyan. 2,820 m. An early morning stunning flight to the gateway to the region of the legendary Sherpas. We descend steeply towards the Dudh Koshi (the torrent that thunders from the flanks of Everest), climb steeply up from the far side of the valley to where there are spectacular views both upwards to Cho Oyu and down into the plummeting canyon to the river below. continue through rhododendron forest that in the pre-monsoon is awash with reds and pinks. The huge Magnolia trees Day 02: add their large white flowers to the canvas as we enjoy a level walk to our night stop in Puyan. Puyan- Pangum. 3,100m. We set off on a gentle 1.5 hour climb to the Khari La pass (2,860m), with today destination already visible in the distance as we pass through dense forest with occasional glimpses of the white peaks emerging above the clouds. A gradual hour-long descent to lunch is Day 03: followed by a steady climb for 2 hours to Pangum. Pangum -Ningsow. 3,100m. A short climb brings us to the Pangum La (3,010m) where we cross over into the fabled, awesome and empty Inkhu Valley and we pass through the village of Bhusme (approx. 1hr on), which is the last permanent habitation we shall see. It is another 3 hour walk to our night stop Day 04: at Ningsow. Ningsow -Chhetra Thanga. 3,300m. climbing and descending the steep and rugged spurs that line the Inkhu Khola valley; the glimpses through the dense forest of the torrent below us are truly dramatic. This is the Himalayan river torrent of steepest descent cutting a jagged incision through this ancient glacial valley while the trail encounters landslides as it clings to the V-shaped valleys precipitous western edge. The finale to the raw, natural feel of todays trek is our camp in the only suitable location. Day 05: Chhetra Thanga -Kothe (Mosom Kharka) 3,691m.. A short but steep 500m climb after breakfast offers interesting views; South to the rolling foothills of a few days before, North to Mera Peak itself and our first sight of its dramatic southwest face. The forest is untouched, beautiful, tall pine and moss, lichen and rhododendron creating a peaceful soulful feel during todays walk as we descend to the upper

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Inkhu Khola and arrive at a few huts and the summer yak pastures that is Kothe. Day 06: Kothe (Mosom Kharka) -Thangnak. 4,200m. The scenery is taking on a very different character now Peak 43 sits at the head of the valley and to our right in the east and in morning shadow is the dark west face of Mera. At lunch, with Mera as a backdrop, the reality of it all arrives like a doubtful guest one you are not sure you should have invited! This guest then accompanies us into camp and will be Day 07: Day 08: with us for the next seven days. Thangnak. This will be our acclimatisation schedules; using the day to hike to near-by glaciers up to 5,000m. Thangnak - Khare. 4,900m. Trail to Khare takes us eastwards across the moraine of the Dig Glacier. Though the climb up the moraine is not steep, you will feel the effects of the altitude and it will be a couple hours before we reach open pasture at Dig Kharka. There the trail levels out before crossing a stream and climbing for another hour to Khare. We have trekked in a northerly arc and are now rewarded by stunning views of the north face of Mera. Day 09: Khare -Mera La (5,415m) and back to Khare. A second day for acclimatisation. Here we use the moraine and scree slopes of the base of the Mera Glacier to familiarize ourselves with high altitude gear, with safety practices, with climbing techniques. And so we climb - towards the Mera La, our route winding its way between the crevasses on the glaciers lower eastern flank. After half an hour, the gradient eases and we emerge onto the wide plateau that leads up to the Pass. A further hours climbing and we see the prayer flags marking our arrival at the Mera La (5,415m). In the afternoon, we Day 10: descend to Khare. altitude 4,900m. Acclimatization and Kit familiarization Khare -Mera La -Climb To High Camp (5,800m) - Down to Base Camp. Other expeditions are known to opt to go straight to High Camp from Khare and then attempt the summit the following day. This is a risk we dont take, preferring instead further acclimatization which can, often does, make the critical difference. So we climb with high altitude support staff who establish a Base Camp at 5,100m near the foot of the glacier, The views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Kanchanjunga are what we came here to see - stunning! Today however we then descend to Base Camp for what anyway is our first night above 5,000m Day 11: Base Camp- High Camp. (5,800m) Following the now familiar route back up the glacier we should find todays climb easier than yesterday. Our team consists now of the summit party supported by a cook plus any others needed to porter but who will then descend to wait at Khare for our return. Arriving at High Camp mid-afternoon, we spend the rest of the day resting and eating in preparation for a preDay 12: dawn start. Summit Day (6,461m) then descend to Khare. Emerging from tents around 2 a.m. for the arduous climb to the summit. Navigating up a snow covered mountain under Himalayan star light is a very unworldly feeling. Sunrise means gaining the first of the false summits and a few hours later our goal will be close, with the final test a number of crevasses that line our trail before the gradient steepens dramatically. We rope up and painstakingly ascend the final steep hurdle to the summit of Mera (6,461m). The panorama of peaks that greets us from the summit will blow all notions of tiredness from our limbs. The view from here has to be one of the finest in the Himalaya,down the Mera Glacier, past High Camp and back down to Khare. Its been grueling but topped by an incredible sense of utter elation, achievement and fulfillment. Day 14: 13-Khare - Lukla. We retrace the route back to Lukla; the distance seems to fly by. With renewed supplies of red blood cells coursing through veins, and increased oxygen in the atmosphere, Fly to Kathmandu; flight back to Kathmandu (approx 45 minutes) and transfer to our hotel.

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Trip Cost Includes:o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Climbing peak permit and one climbing guide National Park entrance permit. Airfare - Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu. 2 Airport transfers. All Meals during the camping and trekking. Accommodation in lodge during the trek, basic camping arrangement during climbing. Porters to carry member baggage 15 kg per person Accident insurance for staffs and porters.

Trip Cost Excludes:Personal clothing. Sleeping bag. Personal accident insurance, emergency evacuation cost, oxygen, medical box Alcoholic beverage, laundry and tips Hotel accommodation and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu (available as per your choice)

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