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Mera Peak Climbing is one of the finest peak climbs in Nepal. The first reason is the peak is the tallest trekking peak in Nepal. However, this excursion by Sabbatical Explore Nepal is extra special for more reasons. Let’s unknot them together.
Mera Peak(6,476m) lies in Nepal’s Khumbu Region’s Mahalangur section, the home to four eight-thousanders Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. What a climb it is! Subtly, you will enjoy some of Earth’s iconic mountains closely. As mentioned earlier, Mera Peak Climbing is the highest trekking peak expedition in Nepal. So you will also live the achievement of summiting the highest of its kind by climbing Mera Peak.
Moreover, the expedition, altogether, lasts for 16 days, starting and ending in Kathmandu. Through Lukla, it progresses via Everest Region’s terrains to the chilly top of Mera Peak. We will come across many suspension bridges, countless prayer flags, monasteries, gompas, traditional stone houses, lush vegetation, streams, and more.
Ultimately, reaching the top of Mera Peak, we’ll rush with joy overlooking the peaks and the serene view. Numerous big and small mountains, vast valleys, broad landscapes, and more are observable from the top. All the climbs and ascends will make sense there. Therefore, you will not just climb a mountain but explore the region’s cultural and natural gifts. But how can you do this?
Well, you don’t have to be an expert climber. Mera Peak is a trekking peak with primary technical sections. So if you know how to use alpine gears like Ice-axes and crampons, if you are good at trekking in the high elevations, you are more than welcome to this Mera Peak Climbing with us. Even if you are a beginner looking for a place to gain climbing experience, this is the right place.
So why not Mera Peak Climbing? Schedule a call with us right away, and let’s plan this adventure!
Mera Peak Climbing Itinerary and major Highlights will follow the overview; read them as well.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 3: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Paiya(2,800m) | 40mins & 5-6hrs
Day 4: Trek to Panggom(2,846m) | 5-6hrs
Day 5: Trek to Ningsow(2,863m) | 4-5hrs
Day 6: Trek to Chhatra Khola(2,800m) | 7-8hrs
Day 7: Trek to Kothe(3,691m) | 6-7hrs
Day 8: Trek to Thaknak(4,358m) | 3-4hrs
Day 9: Trek to Khare(5,045m) | 2-3hrs
Day 10: Acclimatization day in Khare and Climbing Practice
Day 11: Climb from Khare to Mera High Camp(5,780m) | 6-7hrs
Day 12: Summit Day and Back to Khare
Day 13: Trek to Kothe |4-5hrs
Day 14: Trek to Thuli Kharka| 5-6hrs
Day 15: Trek to Lukla via Zatrwa La Pass| 6-7hrs
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu | 40min
Day 17: Rest or join another trip or Airport drop !
As you finish your arrival formalities, we will meet at the airport for your warm welcome. We’ll drive to the hotel in Kathmandu for check-in and rest. You will get refreshed for a welcome dinner scheduled in the evening. We will host the dinner where you will get to know the entire team behind Sabbatical Explore Nepal and about the expedition as well. Overnight in Kathmandu.
We will have one extra day in Kathmandu for trek preparation and sightseeing. Our team will arrange things for the trek. At the same time, we’ll just explore Kathmandu’s major cultural heritage sites. We’ll visit Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Swaymbhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and some more if time allows. This walk around the UNESCO world heritage sites will be notable ones. Overnight in Kathmandu.
In the morning, we’ll catch a scenic flight to Lukla. Enjoying the Himalayas all along, we’ll land in Lukla Airport to start the trek to Paiya village. Our walk will begin through a forested trail. Slowly, we’ll move ahead to cross several suspension bridges to reach Surke Village for a short stop. Then we continue the trek, an ascending trek this time, to cross Chutok La Pass. We’ll enjoy mountain vistas from this pass before finally descending to Paiya(Chutok) Village. Overnight in Paiya.
From Paiya, we’ll descend quickly to reach a river with a small bridge. The path ahead is a little bit slippery until we reach and cross Kari La Pass. We’ll pass through bamboo and rhododendron trees on a rough trail en route. We’ll enter Dudhkoshi Valley today and enjoy its sereness. In this way, we’ll finally reach Panggom, a terraced field hamlet. Overnight in Panggom.
After breakfast, we’ll leave the farm fields of Panggom. The path will soon lead us to another pass, Panggom La Pass. There will be more mountain vistas to watch. Following, we’ll ascend on a steady path to head towards the north. We’ll reach Peseng Kharka Khola to cross it and reach Peeng Kharka Danda in a while. And on our final stretch for the day, we’ll cross Ningsow Khola to reach Ningsow. Overnight in NIngsow.
Today is one of the longest trekking days of Mera Peak Climbing. We’ll leave Ningsow behind by descending from the village to start the day. Then we climb for a while to reach Ramailo Danda, a point from where we will see Mera Peak. Continuing the trek, we’ll come to enter Makalu Barun National Park. After the entrance, we’ll trek on a trail named Pasang Lhamu Trai. The route finishes in Chhatra Khola, where we end up for the day.
Now we will trek toward Kothe. This is from where we’ll be on the main trail of Mera Peak Climbing. The trek will continue by the sides of Majang Khola; we’ll enjoy the sound of the river. Next, our trail confluences with a trail that follows Hinku Khola. Soon later, we’ll reach Tashing Ongma, a place with tea shops. We’ll stop for a tea break. And, following that, we’ll reach Kothe after crossing Sanu Khola via a bridge. Overnight in Kothe.
We woke up to the view of Mera Peak in Kothe. Then, we’ll trek along a ridge enjoying the sights of the peak. After a trek of 2 hours, we’ll reach Gondishung, a temporary herders’ village. We’ll eat our lunch at the place before we pass Lungsumgba Gompa, an ancient gompa. And some more hours of trek will take us to Thaknak. Overnight in Thaknak.
After a lovely sleep in Thaknak, we’ll move towards Thaknak. We’ll walk on the Dig Glacier’s lateral moraine first. Throughout the walk, we’ll enjoy breathtaking angles of Charpate Himal. Later, the trail reaches the moraines of other glaciers and ultimately comes Khare. It is a short trekking day to get Khare quiet before the evening. So we’ll explore the Khare village and places around. Overnight in Khare.
We’ll not leave Khare yet. We’ll spend an acclimatization day to get accustomed to the region’s high elevation. Also, we’ll use the day to do prior training for the climb ahead. Our climbing team will train you to use rope, ice axes, boots, crampons, and other climbing gear. It will be an important day of the Mera Peak Climbing Itinerary. Overnight in Khare.
The big day is here, starting climbing towards Mera High Camp. We’ll start the day’s climb from a boulder scattered region to the Mera Peak Base Camp. We’ll move ahead Mera La Pass via a rough and snowy trail to reach Mera High Camp through the base camp. We have to be careful around here as there are a few crevasses. We’ll overcome all the sections and safely reach the high camp. Our team will settle a camp for all of us. Overnight in Mera High Camp.
The biggest is here, the day when we’ll finally step on the summit of the tallest trekking peak in Nepal. We’ll wake up at 2 in the morning to approach Mera Peak. The weather will be extreme, but we’ll continue onto an unusual ridge through the glacier. Up to this point, there is no such technical section demanding. Yet, we’ll reach the height where the air is thin. From a bit of up, we’ll view the summit point already. We may use fixed roped on our climbing lead’s call to step on the summit. And at last, we’ll be on the pinpoint of Mera Peak to watch breathtaking mountain vistas of various popular peaks. We’ll enjoy the view to the fullest. Later, we’ll descend back to Khare via the same route. Overnight in Khare.
Now it is the start of the Kathmandu-coming trek. We’ll retrace the same trail to reach Kothe after a trek of 4-5hrs. To do that, we’ll cross Thangnak on the way along with a dotted forest. The hike back to Kothe is easy; the trail is mostly descending. We’ll reach Kothe comfortably. Overnight in Kothe.
After breakfast, we’ll leave Thuli Kharka. Today, we’ll retrace the same Inku Khola-sided trail. Several chortens will also come along. We’ll pass via the forested trail to direct us to the western part of Hinku Valley. After the trek of 5-6 hours, we’ll reach Thuli Kharka. We’ll spend a lovely evening in the place enjoying the mountains. Overnight in Thuli Kharka.
Here we begin our trek to Lukla, the last trekking day of the Mera Peak Climbing itinerary. We will leave Thuli Kharka to cross Zatra La Pass(4,600m). We’ll enjoy glimpses of Lukla and adjoining peaks like Numbur Himal, Kusum Khangru, Kongde Peak, and more from the pass. Off the pass, we’ll trek via Chutan to reach Lukla in the evening. Overnight in Lukla.
We leave Lukla and the Everest Region for Kathmandu on a morning flight. We will enjoy beautiful views through our windows. The 40 minutes flight will land in Kathmandu to conclude the journey. We transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu. The rest will be free time to explore the city and shop. Overnight in Kathmandu.
And with that, you rest or join another trip or Airport drop ! will be transferred to the airport by the team for departure. Farewell!
What kind of meals should I expect during the trek ?
You will get hygienic, energetic, and well-cooked meals three times a day. The food items available on the trek are the most common ones from Nepali, Indian, Chinese, and Western but local style.
Will I get WiFi on this trek?
Yes, but not in all the places. The teahouses of the lower areas have WiFi services. But the higher areas teahouses may lack the service.
What is the best time for this Trek ?
March till May and September till November are the two-time intervals that are best for the trek.
Is it necessary to have training for the trek ?
If you are an experienced trekker, you do not need that. But if you are an amateur, it is helpful to have training like cardio, hiking, and running. Those sorts of activities will make you ready for the rugged trails of the trek.
Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?
Yes, a visa is necessary to visit Nepal for all tourists except Indian nationals. You can get a visa from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or an on-arrival visa from Kathmandu (TIA) Airport. For that, you will need a valid passport before 6 months, some passport-sized photos, and a visa fee.
How much is a Nepalese Visa fee?
The up-to-date visa fees (as of 6/6/2024) for a Nepalese visa is: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days. For Visa Extension: 3 USD per Day(minimum 15 days) 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
Which time is best for a Nepal tour?
The best times to visit Nepal are September to November and March to May. If you are not doing any high-altitude tours, you can visit Nepal all year round, including Monsoon and Winter.
What is Nepal best known for?
Nepal is known for multiple reasons. The country is geographically, culturally, architecturally, and religiously a gifted one. It is the birthplace of Buddha, home of Mt Everest and eight other world & highest peaks, the world best trekking trails, the land of brave Gurkhas, and more. Therefore, multiple reasons make Nepal popular across the globe.
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We had a great time with Shiva and his team, from being picked up from the airport to being dropped off there, everything was just perfect! We had "culture tour and a trip to Shaman Village" Hiking. Got to see many cultural sites around Kathmandu and was an incredible experience in monastery visiting monks. The program was great and fantastic as far as we wanted away from the tourist crowds, all accommodations were good. It’s really a great opportunity to explore Nepal as local.
The “TeamSabbatical” were very helpful and friendly as well. When we have a questions or a problem can find someone on the spot immediately to find a answer and solve it. We highly recommend the trip Meet the Monks with Boudhanath Stupa tour, and the Kathmandu Cultural tour together.
Magda, Terese and Group
Dec-2022
Chitwan Jungle Safari was a great experience with good value for money. We hired the Car from Kathmandu and stayed for 02 Nights. Our trip was well organized with good service on time. It was rainy and animals were scarce but the driver and Guide worked hard to spot them for us. 01-hour canoeing ride in the middle of hundreds of Crocodiles & Gharial followed by Elephant Breeding Center was an amazing experience. Our Jeep Safari of 04 hrs of continuous rides on the main Jungle was quite a good experience. The excitement level goes up when any kind of Wildlife creature is spotted. We saw Peacock, One Horn Rhino, and different species of Birds but with no luck Royal Bengal Tiger missed out. Overall it was a lovely and memorable experience with good Food and will highly recommend this tour. The best season would be in Winter with good Nature.
Philip
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