Why travelers choose Mera Peak than other Nepal trekking peaks, for many good and simple reasons as Mera Peak one of highest trekking peaks and of less technical difficulty to face on climb to its summit top at above 6,461 m/ 21,192 ft high.
Mera Peak quite different to other lesser peaks of Nepal Himalaya regarding climb and location of the mountain, Mera Peak trek and climb leads to complete wilderness on the far remote corners of high Khumbu area of Everest region.
Where other peak climb leads to commercial trekking trail on mainstream route and for Mera Peak situated away from main flow of trekkers and beyond villages and human settlement.
Walk leads into pristine environment within beautiful tranquil surroundings on less visited region around Inku valley which falls off the beaten tracks, seldom visited and dared by few trekkers and adventurer due to its perfect isolation around hidden pockets of Everest and Khumbu area.
Route of Mera Peak
Adventure to Mera Peak climb and walk involves flights from Kathmandu, where one can enjoy excellent panorama of Mountain range from the window of a small aircraft with views of Mt. Everest and other highest peaks.
As it plane makes landing at Lukla airport, present name as Tenzing and Hillary airport tribute to famous mountaineers who first conquered the summit Mt. Everest in May 29th, 1953.
Lukla a busy Sherpa town and the gateway to various treks and other adventure around high Khumbu valley within Everest region, where most of the treks and climb starts and ends on this interesting town in Lukla at 2,820 m high.
From Lukla where route to Mera Peak differs with other main trekking and adventure destinations, as the trail follows into serene forest of tall rhododendron and pine trees with steep climb to cross over Zatwar-la and Zarwar-Og at above 4,600 m high.
The high ridges of Naulekha and Kalo-Himal which is North East of Lukla town separates from busy trail of Dudh-Kosi River valley and Inku area on route Mera Peak base camp and beyond towards Hongu valley.
Walk leads you past few grazing area to reach the base of Mera Peak for the climb to its summit top and back on the same trail to reach Lukla for flight back to Kathmandu.
Mera Peak area offers several alternative high and scenic routes for interested trekkers also.
Mera Peak Permit Fees
Like all Trekking Peaks of Nepal Himalaya where one needs to obtain climbing permits from NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) depending upon the number of group size and length of the treks and climb.
Mar-Apr-May :-USD 250
Sep-Oct-Nov : USD 125
Dec-Jan-Feb-Jun-Jul-Aug : USD 70
Mera Peak Equipment Cost
For Mera Peak climb where additional cost will be for the equipment for the climb with warm gear to tackle the cold freezing temperatures on climb includes other necessary items important to carry on climb for successful safe ascent and descend.
Equipment cost varies from one item to another including climbing ropes and other accessories where cost comes to approx: US 500 $ for all needful gear for Mera Peak.
We like to suggest you to hire all needed personal climbing equipment with the organised company; it will cost around 100 USD.
Climbing Sherpa Guide and Porters
On every trekking peaks or major mountaineering where one needs to hire Sherpa guides and porters to lead you safe and sound on the mountainous area of Nepal, where porters included to carry your heavier baggage with climbing equipment.
The Climbing Sherpa Guide and porters added on the trip cost as per the size of the group, where Sherpa guide, porters and trekking staff are all medically insured against accidents also.
Climbing guide, porters and staff are well paid with daily wages includes meals and accommodation as well transportation allowance at the end expects gratitude (Tips) from each member in the group.
Difficulty of Mera Peak Climbing
Mera Peak least technical effort to climb right up its summit top, the grade normally describes as F (Facial Easy) means a straight-forward climb encountering glaciers, moraine, ice and snow with strenuous strong climb to the top.
World most popular grading system for alpine style climb is French and Swiss Climbing Classification Systems, for Mera Peak a less difficult peak to climb from technical side.
Time Period for Mera Peak Climbing
Depends upon the itinerary days with flexible spare day in between to make the climb easier and safe with success normally from Lukla to Lukla takes about 13 / 14 days, where one can make shorter excluding rest days and high camps.But always safe adding extra days in terms of climb, acclimatization and weather wise.
Best Season for Mera Peak Climb
Best time for Mera Peak Climb April and May with September to November months when days are clear for views and as well for pleasant walk and climb, but morning and night time can lead to freezing cold excluding wind-chill factor which adds extra cold in the temperatures.
Locations of Mera Peak
Mera Peak located within Nepal Far Mid North East Himalaya region of Everest around Khumbu area and close to Baruntse and Makalu mountains, which is 3-4 days walk to the base camp of Mera Peak from Lukla town after reaching on flight from Kathmandu
Views of Top of Mera Peak
From the summit of Mera Peak facing dramatic spectacular landscapes views of rolling green hills and valley with world highest peaks that includes Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho-Oyu extends with lesser mountains of Baruntse, Mingbo, Amphu peaks and Amadablam on clear day views of Mt. Kanchenjunga towards far east direction.
