Mera Peak(6476m)Climbing

Kathmandu, being a historical and cultural heart of Nepal, is a popular destination for tourists, trekkers, and adventure seekers. The city presents a wonderful mixture of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Western influence in the Valley. There will be a half-day guided tour to the famous & biggest Hindu shrine Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in town Boudhhanath, and Syambhunath. In the evening, a trip orientation meeting will be organized. Overnight at Hotel.[BB]

We take an early morning flight to Lukla. During the flight, we can bask in the mesmerizing views of giant snow-capped mountain peaks. We will be spending for the night outside one of the many lodges.[BLD]

On arriving at Lukla, we meet the trekking crew. We then head eastwards from Lukla. The trail crisscrosses through pristine hamlets and thick forests along Kalo Himal Ridge. We must stay aligned with our specific route. Otherwise, we may deviate from the target destination. At the time of winter, snow makes us transverse steep terrain. But during favorable climatic conditions, the trail is usually straightforward. After 3-4 hours of trekking, we enter Chutanga. Overnight at Lodge.[BLD]

We spend one more memorable night at Chutanga. This gives us sufficient time for acclimatization prior to confronting Zatrwa La. We can indulge in the leisurely trek to a small 4000m peak below the Zatrwa Teng Pass. Excellent views unveil as we glimpse over the valley of the Dudh Kosi and the picturesque trail zigzagging towards Zatrwa La. After exploring, we descend back to our camp at Chutanga and succumb to complete relaxation. Overnight at Lodge.[BLD]

The trail crosses the Kalo Himal Ridge which separates the Khumbu from the Hinku Valley. Further ahead, we transverse a comfortable path showcasing a cairned notch on the ridge with a collection of prayer flags at an elevation of 4450m. En route, we may encounter yak herders. The views across the Dudh Kosi towards Karyolung and the Lumding Himal are very impressive and so is the view across the rolling foothills east of the Hinku Valley. Half an hour below the pass is a huge boulder that marks our campsite, Tuli Kharka. 6 to 7 hours of trekking finally take us to Tuli Kharka.Overnight at Lodge.[BLD]

The trail descends the rock-strewn path leading to a fine vantage point of the Hinku valley where mesmerizing views of the south face of Mera Peak become visible. The trail zigzags through forested areas and then descends steeply into the Hinku valley. The enchanting panorama of Peak 43 and Kusum Kangguru unfolds as we bask in the splendor of nature surrounding us from the Hinku Valley. We experience the most exotic and delightful feelings as we walk past forests of pine and rhododendron. Soon after reaching Mosum Kharka, we set up a campsite by the banks of Hinku Drangka river. Overnight at Lodge.[BLD]

As we head to the west bank of the Hinku Khola northwards, the forest blurs in and the valley zooms out. We spot meadows being used as grazing areas for goats, sheep, and yaks in the Upper Hinku. After several ascents for 4-6 hours, we approach the summer settlement of Tangnag as we cross a single-plank bridge at Gondishung. We halt for lunch at this spot. Lying in its vicinity is a 200-year-old gompa resting beneath a massive boulder and a number of crude mani walls. The trail offers an outstanding view of Peak 43. Overnight at Lodge.[BLD]

We utilize two days to get completely acclimatized. After proper rest, we can explore other adventure possibilities like strolling by Sabal Tsho, a beautiful moraine-dammed lake that is hidden behind the Sabal Glacier, and climbing a peak up to an altitude of nearly 5000m. We can also explore Hinku Nup Glacier which leads north toward Kangtaiga. The upper Hinku valley turns to the east at Thangnag, crossing the moraine of the Dig Glaciers. Overnight at Lodge.[BLD]

As we walk away from Tangnag, the trail ascends to a wide grassy basin, popularly called Dig Kharka. We continue walking for hours. After a while, we arrive at Khare. There are many campsites/ lodges/ hotels at Khare and the most popular one is at the upper end of Khare lying beneath a group of boulders. This place offers splendid vistas of the huge north face of Mera, Hinku Shar Glacier, and Mera La. We overnight at Lodge at Khahare [BLD]

Today’s basic Training near in Khare After having breakfast in the morning, we prepare ourselves for ice climbing. And this ice climbing is just above the Khare. We have to walk a couple of hours from this point and you will come to see beautiful views of Mera La on the trail. We spend a few hours practicing rock climbing here. Our team leader will instruct you about climbing. We stroll back to the campsite/Lodge after a few hours of practice. We pack our mountain bags and equipment here for the final preparation. We stay overnight at Khare Lodge.[BLD]

We set up for the High camp after breakfast. Walking and crossing on Zigzag paths, passing many boulders, slippery way and soon we get the snow line. Climbing at Mera high camp could be risky if you witness the fresh snow for there are many crevasses. Then, you come near to the top of the rock band and it is marked by the large cairn. We set up our high camp there from where you can observe outstanding views of the world-famous peaks such as Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu. We stay overnight at Mera high camp in Tents. [BLD]

Early in the morning at around 2 am after breakfast, we advance towards the summit. By sunrise, we can reach up to 6000m. With Incessant attempts, we finally scale the summit. From the Mera Peak summit (Video), we can embrace the most spectacular view of at least five of the world’s fourteen 8000m peaks including mt. Everest. Most of this spectacular panorama can be seen from the site of the high camp and all of it is visible from 6000m. After the climb, we descend to the campsite on the Hongu side of the pass and same day continue to descend to Khahare. Overnight at Lodge.[BLD]

 From Lukla, we take an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Sightseeing tour to Patan city.Overnight at Hotel[BB]