Mera Peak Expedition - 20 Days
Mera Peak is the highest of the permitted "Trekking
Peaks" in Nepal. The trek begins by flying into the heart of the Himalaya
to the village of Lukla. From here you will cross a high pass into a remote
valley and steadily acclimate, as you have to move toward base camp &
establish a high camp on the glacier from where you will attempt the summit.
The first ascent was on May 20, 1953 by Col. Jimmy Roberts
and Sen Tenzing. From the summit of Mera one can see 5 of the 6 highest
mountains in the world: Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyo.
The standard route from the north involves little more than high altitude
glacier walking. The ease of reaching this elevation may be its biggest danger
but good weather and snow conditions are, of course, necessary for safety and
success. The west and south faces of the peak offer difficult technical routes.
This is a great trek and climb in an ancient land where
Sherpas still graze yaks, cook on yak dung fires and live a very simple life.
Porters to make our trip more enjoyable and culturally interesting will carry
our food and equipment.
By its standard route from the Mera La, the ascent is
technically straightforward; however, after a heavy fall of snow or when the
maze of crevasses are open, the way can be long and demanding. Far and above
the most rewarding aspect of a trip to Mera is a chance to venture into a
little-visited and as yet unspoiled region of Nepal where the hillsides are
still densely forested and a need to be self-sufficient is essential. There is
also, of course, the pleasure of going above 6.000m.
There are many approaches to Mera; some are easy and some
require the crossing of high and difficult passes, making a trek to the peak a
real mountaineering adventure for which effort is rewarded with spectacular
scenery and ultimately one of the finest viewpoints in Nepal.
This is the perfect trip for the mountaineer who wants to
make the most of his / her Himalayan adventure by living in unique culture and
climbing in traditional Himalayan alpine style.
A Sherpa guide (Sirdar), cook team will support your trek
and climb. We spend a significant amount of time acclimating to new altitudes
to increase safety and comfort levels. We cover basic mountaineering skills on
the glacier prior to your climb.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & Transfer hotel
Day 02: Prepared permit & briefing
Day 03: Fly to Lukla & trek to Chutanga
Day 04: Chutanga - Khartitang
Day 05: Khatitang - Nau Lekha
Day 06: Nau Lekha - Kothey
Day 07: Kothey - Thangnak
Day 08: Thangnak - Khare
Day 09: Khare - Mera Base Camp
Day 10: Rest at Base Camp
Day 11: Mera Base Camp – High Camp
Day 12: High Camp - Climb Mera peak 6654m. & Back to
Base camp
Day 13: Mera Base Camp – Khare
Day 14: Khare – Kothey
Day 15: Kothey – Khartitang
Day 16: Khartitang – Chutanga
Day 17: Chutanga – Lukla
Day 18: Lukla - Kathmandu flight
Day 19: Kathmandu
Day 20: final departure.
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