Mera Peak
At 6476 metres Mera Peak is the highest of the trekking
peaks in Nepal. When this is combined with the fact
that it offers unparalleled views and stunning panoramas
it makes this trekking peak one of the most sought after
mountaineering trips in Nepal. Mera Peak is never particularly
technically difficult, but there is the altitude to
contend with which makes this an exciting and challenging
trip. We fly to Lukla and trek in to the Hinku Valley
over the Zatrwa La. After
careful acclimatization and some instruction to ensure
that we will be safe on the mountain we set up Base
Camp at the Mera La. From here we can make our summit
bid and enjoy the views of the Khumbu Himal to our north.
We then head north towards the Mingbo La, which gives
us access to the Khumbu valley beyond. It also means
that we do not have to retrace our steps, giving us
a circular journey and the chance to explore different
regions during the trip.There are spare days allocated
in the itinerary for acclimatization and in case of
bad weather.
The Base Camp is in a stunning setting but the views
from the summit are perhaps unrivalled than from any
of the other trekking peaks. The panorama takes in Kanchenjunga,
Chamlang and Makalu to the east, while to the north
Everest, the unclimbed south face of Lhotse and the
Nuptse / Lhotse ridge are visible. To the west Ama Dablam
and Cho Oyu complete what is undoubtedly one of the
most glorious views in the whole of Nepal. We take the
opportunity, during the trek in, to make sure that everyone
is well acquainted with the technical equipment that
we will be using on the mountain and to brush up on
personal skills.
To enjoy the trek and climb fully you need to be fit
and walk regularly. Previous climbing or mountaineering
experience is preferred since we will be using ropes,
crampons and axes, sometimes on exposed ground, and
competence on such terrain is needed. Previous experience
at altitude is not a pre-requisite, but is useful.
I T I N E R A R Y
Ascent of MERA PEAK (6476 m.) & EVEREST B. C. Trek
Day 01 : KATHMANDU/ LUKLA (9200 FT.)
Day 02 : LUKLA/ CHUTANGA (15000 FT.)
Day 03 : CHUTANGA/ TULI KHARKA (14436 FT.)
Day 04 : TULI KHARKA/ TASHING ONGMA (11489 FT.)
Day 05 : TASHING ONGMA/ TANGNAG (14500 FT.)
Day 06 : TANGNAG / DIG KHARE (16729 FT.)
Day 07 : KHARE/ MERA LA BASE CAMP (17767 FT.)
Day 0 8 - 09 : REST DAY FOR ACCLIMATISATION AND EXPLORE
SURROUNDINGS.
Day 10 : BASE CAMP/ MERA LA HIGH CAMP (19028 FT.)
Day 11 : A SPARE DAY IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER
Day 12 : ASCENT MERA PEAK AND BACK TO MERA LA(19028
FT.)
Day 13 - 15 : MERA LA B.C./ MINGBO LA (18807 FT.)
Day 16 : MINGBO LA/ PANGBOCHE (12752 FT.)
Day 17 : PANGBOCHE/ DINGBOCHE (14850 FT.)
Day 18 : DINGBOCHE/ LOBUCHE (16170 FT.)
Day 19 : LOBUCHE/ GORAK SHEP (17350 FT.)
Day 20 : GORAKSHEP/ KALAPATTHAR/GOREKSHEP (17350 FT.)
Day 21 : GORAKSHEP / EVEREST BASE CAMP / GORAKSHEP (17350
FT.)
Day 22 : GORAKSHEP / PHERICHE (13900 FT.)
Day 23 : PHERICHE/ CHHUKHUNG (15978 FT.) (Optional)
Day 24 : CHHUKHUNG/ PHERICHE (Optional)
Day 25 : PHERICHE/ THYANGBOCHE
Day 26 : THYANGBOCHE/ NAMCHE
Day 27 : NAMCHE/ LUKLA
Day 28 : LUKLA / KATHMANDU