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mera peak |
Mera Peak (6,654 m) is the highest permitted
trekking peak of Nepal. It stands to the
south of Everest and dominates the watershed
between the heavily wooded valleys of the
Hinku and Hongu Drangkas. It offers a
panoramic view of Chamlang, Kangchenjunga,
Makalu, and Baruntse in the east and the
peaks of Cho-Oyu, Amadablam and Kangtega to
the west. Everest can be viewed to the north
over the massive unclimbed south face of
Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge. Under
favorable conditions, it is possible to
climb the peak and descend back on the same
day. The climb to Mera rewards you a chance
to venture into a less visited and unspoiled
region of Nepal where the hillsides are
still densely forested and the pleasure of
going above 6,000m. Though climb to Mera
peak is technically straightforward, but
assists to its route are blocked by high
passes, adding to the experience as on
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Itenerary |
DAY 1 : Welcome to Kathmandu 1350m
Arrive in Kathmandu airport. You'll be met at
the airport by our representative and transfer
to hotel.
DAY 2: Kathmandu 1350me
The day to explore the sights of Kathmandu and
the valley with a tour guide. You will be
visiting temples, stupas, secret site,
architecture and cultural things.
DAY 3 : Fly to Lukla, trek to Chutenga 3050m
We take the spectacular 35-minute flight to
Lukla 2850m. a growing Sherpa town with plenty
of lodges, and so is a gentle introduction to
rural Nepal. After organising the loads and the
porters, we start our adventure to Chutenga, a
pleasant camping spot.
DAY 4 : Rest day at Chutenga 3050m
We are already above 3000m and so a rest day is
necessary to begin acclimatizing. This is a
great chance to relax, meet the crew, to take a
walk in the forest.
DAY 5 : Thuli Kharka 4300m
A tough, long day of 6 to 7 hours walking but
can be made as we have a day rest on previous
day. We climb steeply up the Kalo Himal Ridge to
a prayer flag-bedecked notch at 4444m then
gently climb to the main Zatrwa La 4600m, which
separates the Khumbu from the Hinku Valley.
Under fresh snow this pass can be quite
difficult, especially for the porters. The views
across the Dudh Koshi towards Karyolung and the
Lumding Himal are impressive, as is the view
across the rolling foothills east of the Hinku
Valley. Half an hour below the pass is a huge
boulder, which marks our campsite, Thuli Kharka.
DAY 6 : Kothe 3700m
Half-day walk, and virtually all downhill. The
path descends to a fine vantage point of the
Hinku valley, with impressive views of the south
face of Mera Peak. Entering the forest once
again, the trail drops steeply down into the
Hinku valley. The forests of the Hinku valley
are a delight to walk through, full of the tall
Himalayan pine and rhododendron trees. We make
camp by the banks of Hinku Drangka (river) at
Kothe. Initially, as we head up the Hinku
Valley, there are stunning views of Peak 43 and
Kusum Khangaru.
DAY 7 : Thang Nak 4350m
A pleasant day and we have beautiful views of
Thang Nak 14,271ft, sits in a wide U-shaped
valley, dwarfed by the surrounding mountains.
There is a simple settlement here where the crew
can restock some supplies.5-6hrs up and down
hills climbs finally brings us to Thang Nak.
DAY 8 : Thang Nak 4350m
A well-deserved rest day, that will further aid
our acclimatization. On this day we can do a
walk to the beautiful moraine-dammed lake, the
Sabai Tsho, which is hidden behind the Sabai
Glacier or climbing up onto an out laying peak
of Kusum Khangaru, where we can reach an
altitude of nearly 5,000 meters.
DAY 9 : Dig Kharka 4720m
It is only a half-day walk to the broad basin of
Dig Kharka, but we are gaining altitude rapidly.
Again some up rocky hill on the way to the
campsite.
DAY 10 : Khare 5025m/16,486f
Dig Kharka to Khare is only a few hours walk. So
while the crew set off to set up camp we have
the opportunity of exploring the valley leading
to Kangtaiga. At Khare there are numerous sites
for the camp, with the most popular being, at
upper end of the Khare by a group of boulders.
Here the huge north face of Mera and the peaks
of the Hinku Shar Glacier dominate. From just
above our camp we can clearly see the Mera La.
DAY 11 : Khare
A rest and acclimatization day with more
exploration opportunities. On the West side of
the Hinku Nup Glaciers is a 5500m peak with
stunning views of Mera La and Mera Peak. This
would make a good objective today. The Sherpas
may carry loads to the Mera La.
DAY 12 : Mera La 5400m
A 2-hour walk across the rocks and screw leads
to the first snow and ice, the tongue of the
glacier flowing down from the Mera La. Here we
change into plastic boots and crampons as we
climb up onto the glaciated terrain, which leads
to the Mera La (pass).
DAY 13 : High camp 5800m
We establish high camp on the Hongu Ledge, at
5800m. Although this is a short day, we must
prepare everything for next day.
DAY 14 : Summit - stay High camp or Mera La
This is the big day! We attempt the summit.
Several false summits finally lead to a view of
the central summit, which is climbed from its
left side. The view from the summit is one of
the best in the entire Himalaya. No less than 5
of the world's fourteen 8,000 meters peaks can
be seen from the top.
DAY 15 : Khare
With a feeling of floating on air, we walk all
the way to Khare.
DAY 16 : Thang Nak
Cruising down the valley through the same trail
to the Kharka and camp at the Thang Nak.
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