MERA PEAK EXPEDITION 6643 M
MERA PEAK (6,634m) EXPEDITION
They may be called ‘trekking peaks’ but climbing them involves all mountaineering gear such as crampons, ice axes, and ropes. These are just lesser peaks in the Himalayan context but may rise to heights of over 6000m. Mera Peak (6,634m) is not difficult to climb.
MERA PEAK EXPEDITIONThis climb does not pose much difficulty when it comes to technical climbing and combines an extended trek in the remote Inukhu Valley.
The trek begins with a climb that leads up to the crossing of the Mera La Pass (5,415 m.) after which the real ascent of the peak (6,634 m) begins. The descent afterward is easy, coming down to the Inukhu Khola Valley. The last bit of difficulty is faced while crossing the Chatara Teng La Pass (4,600 m). Finally, we arrive back in civilization when we reach Chutang, just ahead of Lukla.
Although the climb is not very technical, climbers are required to be in excellent physical condition and must be equipped with all mountaineering gear: crampons, ice axes, and rope, etc.).
- A summit of nearly 6,500 m affordable for beginners in mountaineering.
- An approach by a wild valley with little frequented
- An impressive mountain flight to Lukla, Everest region
- The comfort of the lodges with the adventure of an expedition and one night in a tented camp.
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Itinerary
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- Accommodation: Hotel Holy Himalaya on BB Plan.
- Accommodation: Holy Himalaya Hotel on BB Plan
- Meals on your own
Catch the early morning flight from Ramechhap to Lukla, enjoying a panoramic view of the eastern Himalayas; Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Numbur, Manglungtse, and finally Everest amongst other peaks. After this 45-minute flight, meet with the Sherpas awaiting your arrival at Lukla (2,700 m) with all the equipment.
The trek begins with a short descent to the Dudh Khosi Valley.
From the village of Chaunrikarka (2,621 m), the trail goes north through Sherpa villages where wheat, potatoes, corn and vegetables are grown. We cross the Dudh Kosi River via a wooden suspension bridge.
- Ascent + : 50 meters
- Ascent - : 250 meters
- Duration of hike: 3 hr
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 200 m.
- Descent: - 50 m.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 500 m.
- Descent: - 600 m.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 1100 m
- Descent: - 850 m
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 1100 m.
- Descent: - 600 m.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 900 m.
- Descent: - 250 m.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Accommodation: Same as previous day
- Ascent: + 850 m.
- Descent: - 260 m.
- Accommodation: Bivouac under tents
- Ascent: + 930 m.
- Descent: - 40 m.
- Accommodation: Bivouac under tents
- Accommodation: Bivouac under tents.
- Ascent: + 750 m.
- Descent: - 1700 m.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 50 m.
- Descent: - 1300 m.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 1100 m.
- Descent: - 500 m.
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Ascent: + 500 m.
- Descent: - 2000 m.
- Accommodation: Lodge
Transfer to the hotel and free time.
- Accommodation: Hotel Holy Himalaya on BB Plan.
- Accommodation: Same as previous day
Transfer to TIA (Kathmandu Airport) for your return flight.
End of our services.
NOTES
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Difficulty:
Alpine grade: little difficult - slope less than 40°
Snow race without great technical difficulty - requires knowledge and practice of roped walking, with crampons and ice ax
The best time for climbing is in October.
The second choice is in March – April, but there is always a risk of avalanches during the thaw.
Materials that you should have:
For trekking
- trekking shoes: high stems and waterproof. Choose quite rigid shoes with non-slip soles and crampons.
- light shoes (tennis) or sandals to put on during the stages in town, village or while camping at night.
- a pair of flip flops
- pairs of walking and mountain socks
- 2 trekking pants
- underwear. (Fine technical fibers such as Carline or Polartec fibers)
- 1 or 2 breathable Carline shirt and T-shirts
- 1 fleece jacket. It is warm, light and dries quickly)
- 1 mountain jacket (like Goretex or Micropore)
- A quilt jacket is a must
- Rain cape
- gloves or fingerless gloves
- hat
- Sunhat
- good sunglasses
Equipment:
- a sleeping bag (- 20° C): Warm, comfortable, fit to your size, sarcophagus-shape (closer to the body with a closing hood)
- sun cream (face and lips)
- headlamp, with spare batteries and bulbs
- light water bottle - 2 liters minimum and isothermal
- pocket knife, better if multipurpose
- toilet paper
- lighter
Climbing equipment to prove (or to rent in Kathmandu):
1. Ice ax
2. Crampons
3. Gaiter
4. Helmet (optional)
5. Harness with short rope
6. Carabiners (2 + 2)
7. Mountain shoes
Materials supplied by Base Camp:
- Tents
- Ropes
- Mattress
- Fixed ropes
- Ice picks
- Hammer
- Snow anchor
- All camping equipment and trekking kitchen
What's included
- 4 nights at the Holy Himalaya Hotel on a B&B basis
- Full board package with lodge accommodation / 2 nights in high camp
- English-speaking guide for trekking part & his/her domestic flights 1 Sherpa from 4 participants onwards.
- Guide insurance
- Springtime bonus
- Ascension bonus
- Collective equipment
- Camping and cooking collective equipment, food, EP gas for the bivouac, cook and local assistants
- Trekking team: 1 carrier for 2 (13 kg max per person) + 1 carrier for climbing equipment
- Carrying up to 13 kg for personal material
- Domestic flights
- Makalu Baruntse Park Permit & Khumbhu Village Committee Fees
- Flights of the guide
What's not included
- International flights
- Wood for heating
- Cargo domestic flight over 15 kg (hold + hand luggage)
- Meals in Kathmandu, except breakfast
- Compulsory repatriation insurance
- Tips, expenses and personal equipment, drinks, sleeping bag ...
Suppliments
> Royalty Autumn season : 125$
> Royalty spring season : 250$
> Flight Ramechap - Lukla - Ramechap : 360$
> single room supplement 4 nights : 100$
