Mera Peak Climbing – 18 Days

Overview

Mera Peak is an inimitable trekking peak for novice adventurers although the peak is 6476 m high from the sea level. At this altitude, the air contains a low level of oxygen what it lies on sea level. So, we don’t recommend you to Mera Peak Climbing if you have not hiked above 3000 m altitude before. But it does not require high mountaineering skills.

Hundreds of climbers visit the Khumbu region to summit the peak every year. From the summit of the Mera Peak, the stunning view of the world’s 4 tallest mountains can be enjoyed.

The Mera Peak follows a separate route as it does not go through Namche although all the treks of Khumbu pass through Namche Bazaar. It literally means this trip takes you away from Everest crowds, while you will approach the beautiful Arun valley. Meanwhile, you will also see local farming terraces and their living styles.

The Mera Peak itinerary below is carefully designed to have proper acclimatization with steady walk.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: trip preparation or sightseeing (optional)
Day 03: Fly to Lukla, trek to Paiya (Chutok) (2,730m/8,956ft): 40 mins flight, 5-6 hours trek
Day 04: Paiya to Panggom (2,846m/9,337ft): 5-6 hours
Day 05: Panggom to Ningsow (2,863m/9,393ft): 4-5 hours
Day 06: Ningsow to Chhatra Khola (2,800m/9,186ft): 7-8 hours
Day 07: Chhatra Khola to Kothe (3,691m/12,109ft): 6-7 hours
Day 08: Kothe to Thaknak (4,358m/14,297ft): 3-4 hours
Day 09: Thaknak to Khare (5,045m/16,486ft): 2-3 hours
Day 10: Khare: Acclimatization and pre-climb training
Day 11: Khare to Mera High Camp (5,780m/18,958ft): 6-7 hours
Day 12: Mera High Camp to Summit (6,461m/21,1907ft) and back to Khare (5045m/16,547ft): 8-9 hours
Day 13: Reserve Day for Contingency
Day 14: Khare to Kothe (3600m/11808ft): 4-5 hours
Day 15: Kothe to Thuli Kharka (4,300 m/14,107ft): 5-6 hours
Day 16: Thuli Kharla to Lukla via Zatrwa La pass: 6-7 hours
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 18: Final departure

Lodging and Fooding

Tea House is the only option where you get meals and accommodation while you are on the way to climbing Mera Peak. Indeed, there is no luxurious hotel in the region, whereas, you will stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Tea House serves both the foods and accommodation to the trekkers and climbers. In a tea house, you will stay in the twin-shared room as it is hard to get a single room in the mountain. But sometimes it is possible to get a single room by paying an additional amount.

In the tea houses, you often get limited meal options to choose from. You can taste Nepali foods, Indian Continental as well as continental cuisine. If you go through any tour operator, most of them provide one menu item only.

Mera Peak Climbing Difficulty

Mera Peak is a trekking peak. It literally means that Mera Peak does not require a high level of climbing experience. If you want to climb Mera Peak, you need to be physically fit and have some hiking experience. However, rope using technique and climbing experience is worthwhile while climbing the peak.

Best time to Climb Mera Peak

Basically, Mera Peak climbing is supposed to be perfect for Autumn and Spring seasons because weather and climate used to be suitable for trekking and climbing in the mountains of Nepal. For more detail about climate and weather, you can log in to our article the best season to travel in Nepal.