Mera Peak Climbing is a thrilling adventure journey in the heart of the Himalayas. This trip combines trekking and climbing venture, which goes through the amazing landscape and rewarding amazing view from the top of Mera Peak Summit, 6,470 m (21,227 ft). It is one of the most popular trekking peaks in the Everest region at Solukhumbu. This is considered easy climbing without technical requirements; however, you need to be a mountaineering lover who is physically fit and mentally prepared to ascend the top of the peak. The Mera Peak summit bestows mesmerizing views of five out of the Ten Highest Mountains in the World, including the top of the globe, Mt. Everest, 8,848 m (29,031 ft). Spring and autumn are the best time to climb the Mera Peak with its astounding Himalayan scenery.
Mera Peak Expedition is an iconic destination for adventure mountaineer lovers in high-altitude climbing. If you have previous trekking experience in the high Himalayas, this would be great support to make your trip successful. Normally, the voyage consists of a short scenic flight to Lukla and heading through the traditional Sherpa villages and lush forests with an iconic Numbur Himal view. But on this trip, we at Nepal Mother House are trying to give you different tests for you to drive a one-way hassle-free Lukla flight at the beginning of the trip and fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla.
You will drive by Jeep from Kathmandu to Kharikhola via Saller and start a trek from Kharikhola. Trekking trail acceding toward the Mera Peak Base Camp to the beautiful Hinku Valley through the amazing landscape, forest, waterfall, Yak pasture, and glacier. At the beginning of the walk, the trail decent to Surke from Lukla and climbs to the Paiya village and continues to ascend to the Pangoom, Ramailo Dada, Chatra Khola, Kothe, Thangnak, and finally get to the last teahouse accommodation in the region at Khare (5,045 m). Where you have a rest day for your body acclimation before heading to Mera Peak, our (Nepal Mother House Treks) professional climbing Guide will give you basic information about Mera Peak climbing, for example, the climbing route, requiring gears for climbing and its methods, weather conditions going to be for the climbing period, techniques used, and safety concerns during the climb, tented accommodation in the high camp and food, the climbing begins time, etc. Ascending from Khare to Mera High Camp (5,800m) through the Mera Peak Base Camp (5,360m), you’ll make a push to the summit, navigating crevassed terrain and using fixed ropes to reach the summit per the guidance of experienced Sherpa guides.
With healthy physical fitness and hygienic food, the journey to the Mera Peak starts from high camp at 2:00 AM to 2:30 AM using your flash headlight and proper climbing equipment. Our climbing guide will lead you to the peak using his decades-long climbing experience and skill and finally put you in your footstep on the Mera Peak Summit at 6,470 meters (21,227 feet) after 4 to 5 hours of climbing. From where you have breathtaking scenery, including the Pinnacle of the World, Mt. Everest 8,848 m (29,031 ft), Mt. Kanchenjunga 8,586 m (28,169 ft), Mt. Lhotse 8,516 m (27,940 ft), Mt. Makalu 8,463 m (27,765 ft) and Mt. Cho Oyu 8,210 m (26,935.7 ft). Then, descending from Mera Peak to the base camp takes 3 to 4 hours, and walking back to Khare for an overnight stay with a huge celebration. Descend to the Kothe, Thuli Kharka, and Lukla via Chatra-La (3900 m) and Zwatra-La Pass (4610 m) for the next morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Even if you are looking for more adventures in the heart of the Himalayas, you can extend the trip to the most adventurous Khumbu trips to the Lamphu Lapcha Pass and get in Chhukung. Now, this trek can do basic tea houses also.
The strength to the top of the Mera Peak is rewarded with incomparable sights—a lifetime experience that will stamp on your mind forever once look around at the astonishing view before getting down from the peak. Your dream trip to the Mera Peak Voyage will be successful with the guidance of Nepal Mother House Treks experienced Sherpa guides and support staff, an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Himalayas. We are here waiting for your next extreme journey!
Mera Peak Difficulty: Is Mera Peak Climbing Right for You?
Mera Peak is the most famous trekking peak in the Khumbu Region, known for relatively uncomplicated technical climbing. Of Course! Peak climbing itself is an adventure; however, the difficulty level of climbing is determined by several factors, such as the following day's weather circumstances, the climbing route you are taking, individual physical fitness level and prior climbing experience, climbing equipment, etc.
Compared to the other trekking peaks Mera Peak is considered a technically straightforward climb, so this journey is suitable for even first-time climbers with previous high-elevation trekking experience and basic mountaineering abilities. You do not require advanced mountaineering technical skills such as ice climbing, rock climbing, or extensive rope effort.
Despite the climbing route not requiring specialized technical expertise, for the Mera Peak Climb, you need a good physical level to cope with the high altitude long and challenging voyage of steep ascending and descending with tough weather conditions. The climbing involves walking and scrambling on relatively straightforward terrain, hiking trails, snow slopes, or non-technical ridges. So, we at Nepal Mother House Treks highly recommend for travelers with previous high-altitude trekking experience in the Himalayas and some ample physical training (rock climbing, cardiovascular exercises, Yoga, hiking, strength training, and endurance building) before attempting the Mera Peak.
How Long Does the Mera Peak Permit Take to be Obtained?
A permit is a must for Mera Peak Climbing; without the permit, it is not allowed to climb. It can be obtained within a day from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) at Naksal through the authorized trekking company and the required documents (the climbing leader's name of the group, each climber's passport details with a passport-size picture, climbing guide insurance, his authorized identity card provided by the NMA after complete climbing training, and a climbing fee and garbage deposit). The Mera peak permit can be ready within a day after submitting all documents online; however, to make sure, it would be best to make it as early as possible, at least two days before the trip departure date, if there are sudden holidays and any last-minute hassles. Hence, Saturday is a holiday in the week and the permit office will close on the Government holiday.
Mera Peak Climbing Permit Cost:
The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has recently designated 27 mountain peaks with elevations ranging from 5,849 m (Khongma Tse/Mehara Peak is the NMA Lowest Peak) to 6,584 m (Chulu East is the NMA Highest Peak) as "Trekking Peaks" and promoted them. The Mera Peak Climbing permits can be obtained online through an authorized Trekking Company, which is a member of the NMA. The peak climbing permit cost varies depending on the peak and climbing season; however, most peak permits cost from USD 70 to USD 100 per person during the summer (Jun, July, and August), and the highest cost of permits is USD 400 to USD 250 in the spring (Mar-Apr-May). For the Mera Peak Climbing permits, the cost is USD 250, USD 125, USD 70, and USD 70 per person for foreign mountaineers based on spring (Mar-April-May), autumn (Sep-Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Jan-Feb), and summer (Jun-Jul-Aug), respectively. Likewise, the Mera peak climbing cost is dissimilar for Nepali and foreign climbers.
Can we Rent Climbing Equipment for Mera Peak?
As this is adventure climbing, you need proper gear for climbing. Climbing equipment is the most important role to get to the destination successfully. Those adventure lovers who often do adventure climbing can use personal gear for the Mera peak climbing also. But nowadays, Khare (before heading to Base Camp/High Camp) provides the climbing gear for renting; all climbing gear can be hired from Khare, but you need to send your trekking boots size and required renting equipment list to us. We at Nepal Mother House will reserve the climbing gear for you.
Personal climbing gear like a climbing boot, crampons, an axe, a climbing harness, an ascending jumar, carabiners, Figure Eight/AATC Guide, a safety rope, etc. you can get in renting in Khare. They will charge USD 100 to USD 150 per person. However, down jackets, sleeping bags, gloves, and hats are not included in the cost.
Why does the Mera Peak Trip begin at Kharikhola Drive instead of taking the Lukla Flight?
Normally, the Mera Peak journey begins from Lukla (2,800 m) after a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu. Then 510 meters descend to the Surke Village, an elevation of 2,290 meters for an hour walk, and 440 meters ascend to the Puiya/CChutok (2730 m) with a two-hour walk. Then on the second day, walk upward to Mera Peak at Pangkongama (2850 m) for about 5 to 6 hours.
Likewise, as another option, start the Mera peak adventure from Khari Khola (2020 m) by overland drive from Kathmandu on the first day; it takes almost a whole day by adventure Jeep drive (about 12 to 14 hours), then on the second day walk to the Pangkongama (2850 m).
So, it is clear that on the second day, you will get to Pangkongama either starting from Lukla or Kharikhola. However, according to the current scenario, there are no direct flights available from Kathmandu to Lukla during trekking peak season (spring and autumn); you must 4 to 5 hours’ drive to Manthali airport at Ramechhap in the supper morning (1 to 2 AM) to catch the Lukla flight. As you know, the Lukla Flight is operated delayed often due to weather conditions in the neck above the Dudhkoshi River near Lukla airport.
Sometimes, the flight is delayed by an hour to a day or many days depending on the following day’s weather conditions. Flying to Lukla from Ramechhap is not sure due to unpredictable weather in the high Himalayas. It is not worth being able to drive in the middle of the night if you cannot fly in time; you will not only miss your flight, but also your trip schedule will be changed, and the entire trip will be unsuccessful. The flight cost to Lukla is expensive, about USD 217 per person, so you will save some amount of money as well, whereas Kathmandu to Lukla/Kharikhola sharing Jeep costs 50 to 70 per person.
On the other hand, driving to Kharikhola by regular Jeep Drive from Kathmandu is sure that you will get to the Mera Peak Summit in time according to your itinerary plan, except for a very long drive, mostly an off-road drive in the mountains. That’s why we at Nepal Mother House Treks highly recommend starting Mera Peak climbing from Kharikhola and flying out from Lukla at the end of the trip as a different adventure test. Also, while driving to Kharikhola, your body has more time to acclimatize in high elevation compared to the Lukla flight, which is a good symbol of the success of the summit of Mera Peak.
View from Mera Peak Summit
Mera Peak is the most popular climb due to the scenery from the summit with less technical climb. From the top of the Mera Peak, you can see 5 out of the 10 highest mountains in the world at a glance, Himalayan views from left to right side: Cho You (8,201 m), Mt. Gyachung Kang (7,952 m), Mt. Pumori (7,161 m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Mt. Everest (8,848.86 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Lhotse Shar (8,383 m), but know count as single mountains: Baruntse (7,129 m), Honku Chuli (6,777 m), Mt. Makalu (8,481 m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Chamlang (7,319 m), Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kusum Khangaru and other Nepal trekking peaks.
Mera Peak Climbing and Spiritual Belief
While climbing in Mera Peak, you will feel in the heart of the Himalayas. Your Physical body will be stronger and your soul will clean out of negative matter that was collected unknowingly during your daily livelihood. The mountain washed out all of your negative things and replaced the positive vibe after the trip.
According to the Holi epic, "Those are the sacred Himalayas where the Deity used to stay; the mountains are home of the divine being/supreme being/divinity". So as humans, when we walk in the Himalayas, our body goes automatically into Meditation Mode, so whatever we have done works, and our five sense organs—eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin—make our body and mind an illusion in this physical world." Those negative Karma will wash out while getting into nearly mountains. So, you imagine! when you get to the summit of the Mera Peak, the Top of the World or any other mountain summit, how pure is your body then?
Himalaya is the Home of the Spiritual Beings; They Allow to Paly Us!
The Himalayas are the Sanctuary/home of spiritual beings. All the mountain names in Nepal have been given by various supernatural beings, like gods or goddesses. For example, Ganesh Himal (Elephant headed by God Ganesh, son of Shiva and Parvati), Gaurishankar Himal (Gauri known as Parvati and Shankar known as Shiva himself), Mt. Kumbha Karna (Younger brother of Ravana from the Hindu epic Ramayana), and Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest is called in the Nepali Language "Sagarmatha," which becomes two words). Sagar+Matha means ' forehead (or Goddess ) of the sky, known as God of Sky, The Nepali name for Mount Everest is Sagarmatha, meaning "Goddess of the Sky.
Likewise, the local Tibetan name for Mount Everest is Chomolungma, also spelled Qomolangma, meaning "Goddess Mother of the World." Chomolungma is pronounced "CHOH-moh-LUHNG-m. Mt. Annapurna (Goddess of food and nourishment, according to Sanskrit Anna (अन्न) means "food" or "grains" and pūrṇa (पूर्ण) means "full, complete, and perfect."), Mt. Manaslu (Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit," and the word is derived from the Sanskrit word Manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul"), Mahalangur Himal (Maha means tulo/Big) and Langur means monkey, it is representative of Human, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail; there are two peaks, lite Fishtail, one peak representative as Nar (male) and next is Nari (female), modern language as electron and proton, or Eda and Pingala, where, among the 10th Avatar of Vishnu's, Matsya, the first of Vishnu's Avatars, the beings had to originate from the Machhapuchre Himal, so this is called a sacred mountain), etc.
Global Warming Concern In the Himalayas & Save The Motherly Earth while Mera Peak Climbing!
So, you believe it or not this myth, the Himalayas are home to this plateau, where all the water sources begin. So, the Himalayas are the home of all living beings and a source of water that we all drink for our lives. It is not only Nepal's and Nepalese! As we live in this materialistic world in the 21st century, Global Warming is a significantly great concern on the planet, so the Himalayas are directly affected by it. We have eyewitnesses during our journey in nepal Trekking and Mountaineering since 2000 AD, the Glacier (Khumbu Glacier, Nagjumba Glacier, Annapurna Glacier, Imza Glacier, etc.) going deeper and Deepar after melting due to increasing temperatures, the Glacier lakes might be burst anytime. Without the Himalayas, this precious home of living beings becomes a RED planet. Our metric behavior rusting our Earth (Dhartimata). Let's save the earth! And do act immediately for every indivisible side to hand over this motherly plan to our offspring. So, while climbing the Mera Peak, we have to leave only our footprints on the trail; all the garbage must be disposed of properly.
