17-Day Mera Peak Trek From Lukla

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Mera Peak Trek

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Kathmandu

Mera Peak

Highlights

Climb Mera Peak - the highest trekking destination in Nepal

Explore the three valleys of Imja, Hinku and Hongu on your trek

Locate the five most beautiful lakes (the Panch Pokhari) in Hongu Valley

Trek through the pinewood and rhododendron forests on your trail

Kathmandu, Mera Peak, Lukla

nature, trekking, camping

Private Tour

17 Days

Medium

English

Description

Climb to the highest trekking destination in Nepal - Mera Peak on this 17-day Mera Peak trek from Lukla. Summit to Mera Peak is quite popular due to the accessible level of challenge the trail offers, even given the considerable summit height – 6476m. On the trek, enjoy the views of five of the world’s six highest mountains – Cho Oyu, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Everest. Check out the trail for the three beautiful Imja, Hinku and Hongu valleys.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrive in Kathmandu, accommodation at a hotel and rest after the trip.
Day 2: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu
- Obtaining permits that are required for the ascent.
- A sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and lodging in a hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Lukla
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (to an altitude of 2800m).
- Accommodation at a lodge.
Day 4: Trek to Chutang Village
- Trek to the village of Chutang (at 3370m), followed by a climb to an elevation of 4000 m underneath the mountain passage.
- Staying in Chutang village.
Day 5: Climb Zatrva La (4800m)
- 6 to 8 hours climb through passage Zatrva La (at 4800m).
- Stay at Tuli-Kharka village (at 4250m).
Day 6: Descent to Gote Village
- 4 to 6 hours descent to the village of Gote (Gotar) to the altitude of 3600m.
- Accommodation at a lodge.
Day 7: Trek to Tagnag Village
- Trek to the village of Tagnag (at 4350m).
- Accommodation at a lodge.
Day 8: Trek to Khare Village
- 3–4 hours trek to the village of Khare at 4950m.
- Lodging in a hut.
Day 9: Rest Day in Khare Village
- An acclimatization and rest day in Khare.
- Accommodation at a Lodge.
Day 10: Climb Mera Peak
- Climb to Mera Peak’s last pre-summit camp at 5800m (tents).
Day 11: Summit Mera Peak
- Mera Peak summit day – to the altitude of 6476m – followed by a descent to Khare.
- Accommodation at a lodge.
Day 12: Acclimatization
- This Mera Peak climbing expedition day is reserved in case of bad weather.
- Accommodation at a lodge.
Day 13: Descent to Gote Village
- Descent to an elevation of 3600 m – to Gote (Gotar).
- Accommodation at a lodge.
Day 14: Climb to Zatrva La
- Climb to Zatrva La passage.
- Overnight stay in the village of Tuli Khakha (at 4250 m).
Day 15: Descent to Lukla
- Descent to Lukla and lodging in a sunroom.
Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu
- Lukla to Kathmandu flight.
- Transfer to a hotel.
Day 17: Departure
- International flight from Kathmandu airport.

What's Included

Services of professional mountain guides (in the proportion of 1 per 3 climbers on the summit day)

All transfers mentioned in the itinerary

All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary above – hotels and lodges

Permits for climbing and national park fees

Meals all through the climbing (prepared by a cook), but only breakfasts when in cities

Sightseeing tours are mentioned in the itinerary

All group equipment

Garbage deposit

What's Excluded

International flights

Personal gear

Medical insurance for mountain climbing

Lunches and dinners in cities

Expenses incurred by any changes to the mentioned itinerary

Services of rescuing and evacuation

Tips

Drinks

Any costs caused by the changing of the programs

Know Before You Go

Trekking in Nepal implies it is fairly easy walking along mountain paths. Today, there are numerous trekking and climbing trails in Nepal. Prices of such tours are also different, depending on the offered itinerary.

The first ascent to Mera Peak was made in 1953 by Sen Tensing and Jimmy Roberts. The trekking trail leading to the Base Camp passes through pinewood and rhododendron forests located in an unpopulated remote valley.

Mera Peak trekking trail passes through three valleys of impressive beauty – Imja, Hinku and Hongu. One of the most interesting sections on this trail is that between the ice passage Ambu Labsa and Imja Valley, with a mountain lake located there. Another group of five most beautiful lakes (the Panch Pokhari) are located on the other side of the passage, in Hongu Valley.

The least challenging and most popular trails to Mera Peak summit lead from the northern side and through the Mera La passage. As a rule, those trails include sections passing through closed glaciers at a pretty high altitude. The views of Everest, Chamlang, Barutze and other equally impressive peaks open from Mera La passage, at an elevation of 5415m.

The trail to the southern slope passes through the tribal settlements of Jiri and through Pangkongma at an elevation of 3173m. The trail from the eastern side, from the city of Lukla, leads through the Zatrva La passage (at 4600m).

Mera Peak climbing trail passes through an open snowy slope and further, via the left crest and the Southern summit, 6065m high. From that spot, we can traverse to the Northern summit (6475m) through the Central summit, which is 6,461 m high. The central summit is technically more challenging and features a ledge rock on its northern slope. Straight trails lead to both summits, but due to the great number of crevasses on the mountain’s slopes, those trails are more dangerous.

For a long time, Mera Peak climbing was classified as F (facile/easy), but later, due to the crevasses that formed on the last 30–40 meters of its trail, the category of its challenge was raised to PD (Peu difficile/not very hard).

What To Bring

Documentation:

International passport

Airplane tickets

Medical insurance covering helicopter evacuation

Personal equipment:

Backpack 30-50l

Sleeping bag, comfort temperature from -20C

Mat

Trekking poles

Cats of steel

Ice axe with self-insurance

Climbing system

Helmet

Carabiners – 4 pcs

Lanyard moustache

Zhumar

Descender

Mug-spoon-bowl

Clothes and shoes:

Climbing boots triple or double, double–plastic or leather

Trekking boots are well-impregnated in advance with a special anti-water agent

Sneakers (for the city)

Waterproof membrane layer – jacket + trousers

Fleece suit

Thermal underwear top+bottom

Middle-class puff

Warm mittens

Gloves are thick

Thin gloves

Bandana or buff (in addition to protection from the Sun in the valley, it can be used to warm the throat or face in the cold)

Cap

Warm trekking socks for climbing day

Windproof mask for the lower part of the face

Travel accessories:

LED flashlight for head

Powerbank

Sunglasses

Raincoat

Rain cover for backpack

Ski goggles

Thermos – 1l, preferably without a button on the lid

Sunblock spf 50

Lip balm spf 10-15

Leggings

Chemical heating pads (not required, but can be beneficial)

Personal medical kit

Elastic bandage and/or support bandage

Toothpaste, brush, soap, shampoo, slippers

Towel

Toilet paper (sold in loggias along the way)

Meeting Point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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1 to 20	/person
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1 to 20	/person
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17-Day Mera Peak Trek From Lukla

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu

Day 3: Kathmandu to Lukla

Day 4: Trek to Chutang Village

Day 5: Climb Zatrva La (4800m)

Day 6: Descent to Gote Village

Day 7: Trek to Tagnag Village

Day 8: Trek to Khare Village

Day 9: Rest Day in Khare Village

Day 10: Climb Mera Peak

Day 11: Summit Mera Peak

Day 12: Acclimatization

Day 13: Descent to Gote Village

Day 14: Climb to Zatrva La

Day 15: Descent to Lukla

Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu

Day 17: Departure

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17-Day Mera Peak Trek From Lukla

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu

Day 3: Kathmandu to Lukla

Day 4: Trek to Chutang Village

Day 5: Climb Zatrva La (4800m)

Day 6: Descent to Gote Village

Day 7: Trek to Tagnag Village

Day 8: Trek to Khare Village

Day 9: Rest Day in Khare Village

Day 10: Climb Mera Peak

Day 11: Summit Mera Peak

Day 12: Acclimatization

Day 13: Descent to Gote Village

Day 14: Climb to Zatrva La

Day 15: Descent to Lukla

Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu

Day 17: Departure

What's Included

What's Excluded

Know Before You Go

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Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

Price

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