€3,500 – €4,890
Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Himalayas Nepal. Mera Peak trek in Nepal is known for its challenging ascent to Mera Peak and stunning panoramas of the Himalayas. We offer group departures from Ireland, and also group joining in Kathmandu.
After successful back-to-back trips to Mera Peak, many more people are interested in joining us. our Meera peak trekking and climbing activity is starting again this Autumn. Namaste Nomad offers the best price and service, and our sherpa guides are very experienced, having already summited many eight-thousand-metre mountains in Nepal. Mera Peak, at 6454 metres, is one of the most alluring trekking peaks in Nepal as it involves a culturally stimulating journey through remote picturesque villages and forests, followed by a relatively gentle climb to the summit. As Nepal’s highest trekking peak, it’s a popular climbing destination for anyone who’d like a serious challenge, and to gain high altitude experience.
The trek takes you through the remote and wild alpine areas of the Hinku and Honku Drangkas valleys in the Baruntse National Park then crosses the snow line and rises higher and higher until you feel like you’re on top of the world. The view from the summit, in fact, is one of the finest in the Himalayas with five 8000m peaks visible: Mount Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m) and Kanchenjunga (8586m). Our itinerary has been carefully designed to allow for a gradual ascent and for proper acclimatization – your safety is our highest priority. Please read through the itinerary and if you are interested join one of our fixed departures. We can also arrange exclusive treks if you wish to go with your own group – just contact us at info@namastenomad.ie
Our price includes international flights (for people flying from Dublin). We reserve the right though, if flight costs are higher at the time of booking, to ask you to pay the difference. All clients also have the option to arrange their own international flight from their home country to Kathmandu and return.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu, our team members will welcome you and explain briefly about the travel itinerary. You will then be taken to the hotel where you will be staying overnight.
Day 2: Flight to Lukla
On the second morning, you will board a flight to the Lukla Airport, also commonly known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport. It is a wonderful mountain flight and the flight itself can be no less than an adventure as the airport is enlisted as the most dangerous airport in the world, given the location, altitude and topography. In less than 30 minutes, you will reach Lukla while enjoying the breathtaking views of the mountains during the flight. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Lukla.
Day 3: Trek to Thaksingdingma (3,500m)
You will be ascending gradually passing through the jungle. It is strange to know that there is no human arrangement on the trail to Thaksingdingma. You will reach your destination of Thaksingdingma (3,500m) for Camping. Overnight stay at a tented camp.
Day 4: Trek to Thagnak
Thagnak is not an easy trek as you have to prepare for walking all day throughout the side of the mountain and the trail that leads to Thagnak is a bit narrow. The areas of the tropical forest on the trail turn out to be thinner as you climb close to the snow line. Overnight stay at a tented camp at Thagnak.
Day 5: Rest day in Thagnak
The next day you will spend at Thagnak, resting and acclimatizing to the conditions. However, do not worry about getting bored as it is significant to spend an extra day at Thagnak. This is a terrific location bounded by different stunning peaks including Peak 43(6769m). It is valuable to explore near for the purpose of acclimatization. Thagnak is the base for climbing the east and northeast sides of Kusum Kanguru. Overnight stay at a tented camp
Day 6: Trek to Khahare (5,099m)
Prayer in Monastery
You will travel across the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Khraka which provides stunning views of Glaciers and afterward you are going to climb a more abrupt trail to Khahare ( 5,099m). Overnight stay at a guest house.
Day 7: Trek to Base Camp (5300m)
For the trek to Base Camp (5300m), you are going to climb for minimum of three hours. Then, you will reach your destination at Mera-La (5415m). Usually, that pass will be enclosed with snow from November to April. Again the views from the pass are impressive. You will move down about 100m on the way to the Hogu Side and prepare for the Base Camp (5300), below the ice.
Day 8: Acclimatization
This day will be as your rest day for acclimatization. You can further explore around or climb up for a few hours and again you have to come back to the Base Camp for the night. Overnight stay at a tented camp.
Day 9: Trek to High Camp
After completing a day of rest and acclimatization, the next day we will be trekking to the High Camp. After about four hours of trek, we will reach the High Camp. Overnight stay at tented camp.
Day 10: Trek to Summit
We start our trek early the next and reach the summit after a few hours of trek. The views of Pumori(7161m), Lhotse (8516m) Makalu (8463m), Lobuche (6145m), Cho Oyu ( 8201m) are spectacular from the top. These are the most fantastic view that you can see from the summit. Again after the trek, we will go back over to Base Camp.
Day 11 – 16: Trek to Mera Peak Base Camp – Lukla
Between the 11th to 16th days of the itinerary, you will spend your time scaling the Mera Peak Base Camp. After exploring everything again you have to return from Mera Peak Base Camp to Lukla. The beauty and amazing view that you will get to know in Mera Peak Base Camp is marvellous and you will remember it throughout your entire life. Mera Peak Base Camp- Lukla. We follow the same route and come back to Lukla. Overnight stay at a guest house.
Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu
On the 17th day of the tour package, you will board a flight back to Kathmandu while enjoining the 30-minutes of exhilarating mountain flight. The rest of the time in Kathmandu, you will be shopping and buying souvenirs for your loved ones. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 18: Kathmandu
Rest and shopping in Kathmandu.
Day 19: Depart Kathmandu
Fly home or continue on to your next destination.
Price includes
Price excludes
- Food in Kathmandu lunch and dinner.
- Your travel insurance.
- Nepal Visa fee (US$ 50 for 30 days and US$ 25 for 15 days you should get a visa open on your arrival)
- Any kind of drink.
- Tips for Guide and Porters
- Donation
- Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone etc.
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