Mera Peak Expeditions - 6476 m - 20 Days
MERA PEAK EXPEDITIONS- 6476 m
Rest day at Tagnag
way to Mera La
Situated on the edge of the famous Khumbu region, Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak (peaks IN Nepal has been catagoize has trekking peak and expedition peaks) in Nepal, climbable by people with lesser mountaineering experience. Mera is a technically straightforward climb however, the heavy snow and the maze of crevasses can make the way longer to the summit. Besides the charm of climbing Mera Peak, the trek to its base camp from Lukla is rewarding for experiencing little-visited and as yet un-spoilt region of Nepal with densely forested hillsides. The participants need to be fit and conversant with the use of an ice-axe and crampons. Instruction in the use of ice axe and practice to walk on with boots and crampons will be given at base camp near theMera La if required. It is possible for a fit party to reach the summit and return to base camp in one day, in good conditions. But we complete the expedition in two stage BC and high camp at 5,800m on the Mera Glacier, in order to have an easier & short summit day. There are many approaches to base camp, but we take the route via Piuyan on our approach to base camp for better acclimatization avoiding cross of Chetrabu la at very next day of you trek. The climb itself takes the north face glacier in a steady rise to the summit ridge which leads, in an exposed and exciting situation, to the top. After the mountain has been climbed, we return by a direct route across a dramatic ridge to Lukla and the flight to Kathmandu. View from Mera peak is the most rewarding panorama that no other trip can offer. It provides glorious views ofKanchenjunga and Makalu to the east and Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse to the North and to the west appears Amadablam, Kangtaiga and Cho-oyu. A point of taking one of the finest panoramas of the Himalayas with the views of more than five 8000 meters peaks.
Trip Highlights
TRIP SYNOPSIS:
- Trip: Ex. Kathmandu
- Trip length: 20 days
- Expedition length: 16 days
- Trail head: Lukla
- Maximum alt: 6476 m
- Maximum alt, halt: 5800 m
- Expedition style: Tea house/camping at High Camp
- Staff: Guide, Climbing Sherpa & porters
Trip Itinerary
Day
INCLUDED
- Mera peak climbing Permit & fees for trekking
- 04 nights hotels in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast
- Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu domestic airfare
- Baggage allowance of 15 kgs in domestic flight
- Experience Guide as per chart
- Experience climbing Sherpas as per chart
- All ground transport
- Porter to carry equipment
- All arrangements in the field, group gear and equipment
- Quality high altitude tents with mattress (twin sharing)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Tea/Coffee
- Climbing hardware gears like rope, snow bars etc.
- Loben Expeditions duffel bags, if required
- Sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
- Comprehensive medial box
- Oxygen with mask set for medical back up
- Epi gas with burner
- High food
- Personal climbing gears as listed below:
EXCLUDED
- International airfare;
- Major Meals in Kathmandu
- Tipping to guides and local staff;
- Items of a personal nature (mineral water, sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.),
- Travel insurance & Emergency evacuation
- Optional extension
- Extra cost due to flight cancellation and snowfall.
- Extra porters and extra Climbing Sherpa
Trip Map
Useful Info
Loben Expeditions trips are designed for flexible, energetic people who like to be active and have a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, cancellation of flight and the health of climbers can all contribute to change. Loben Expeditions will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, however flexibility of clients is appreciated.
Trip Note
TIER PRICING
Loben Expedition works best with a small group of people. In order to operate these small groups, our trips are priced according to the number of full-price passengers on the trip. We initially invoice you at the highest tier level price (the smallest group size we can operate). If the price drops due to an increase in group size, you will be refunded the difference.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENTARY:
Single room/tent supplementary is subject to extra charges for “requested” single. If you’re traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we’ll try our best to find you a roommate. The single room or tent supplement, this is only payable if you specifically request to have a tent or a room to yourself. You will not have to pay for this option if you happen to end up with a single tent or room due to odd numbers on the trip.
PERSONAL CLIMBING GEARS REQUIRED FOR MERA PEAK
· Ice Axe x 1 – INCLUDED (provided by company)
· Crampons. X 1 – INCLUDED (provided by company)
· Harness x 1 – INCLUDED (provided by company)
· Tape slings x 2– INCLUDED (provided by company)
· Screw-gate carabineers x 2– INCLUDED (provided by company)
· Descender / abseil device. X 1 – INCLUDED (provided by company)
· Ascender/jummer x 1– INCLUDED (provided by company)
· Plastic Mountaineering Boots x 1– INCLUDED (provided by company)
· Gaiters– TO BE ARRANGED BY CLIENT
· Sun googles– TO BE ARRANGED BY CLIENT
· 4 season sleeping bags X 1– TO BE ARRANGED BY CLIENT
· Rest warm clothing as required for trekking (email us for complete gear list) – TO BE ARRANGED BY CLIENT
Item not included can be rented or buy in Kathmandu. You can also rent from us or we can assist you to buy. Email us for details.
FEW MORE DETAILS:
MEDICAL KIT:
Beside Oxygen and mask set for emergency, we will also be carrying comprehensive medical kits. However, you should prepare you own personal medical kit.
EMERGENCY
In case of emergency, evacuation within Mera peak will be either by porter or by helicopter called from Kathmandu. Charges of emergency evacuation are subject to extra cost and client need to pay directly if/otherwise arranged with Company or your Insurance Company.
INSURANCE:
We strongly recommend you to have travel insurance. The comprehensive travel insurance should coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, travel delays, loss of baggage and travel documents, baggage delay, medical expenses and emergency helicopter evacuation.
SATELLITE PHONE:
Most of the expedition brings their own satellite phone for their means of communication with families, friends and sponsors. We too, carry our Tharuya Satellite phone for regular contact with office; if you do not have one then you can use our phone for making call (charges applicable as per rate)
ENVIRONMENT:
Garbage deposit fees are required to make with the Nepal Mountaineering Association, which is covered in our cost. We remove all garbage from HC & BC, this is then disposed at Khote or Lukla.
MAPS
Available on request
Single room/tent supplementary is subject to extra charges for “requested” single. If you’re traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we’ll try our best to find you a roommate. The single room or tent supplement, this is only payable if you specifically request to have a tent or a room to yourself. You will not have to pay for this option if you happen to end up with a single tent or room due to odd numbers on the trip.
Trip Info
Country Representative
Nepal
- Loben Expeditions, Country Representative
- + 9779851051206
India
- Loben Expeditions, Country Representative
- +919733029377