Ascent of a Himalayan peak close to Everest- an exceptional panoramic view of 5 of the world's 8000 meter peaks in Nepal
Ascent of a Himalayan peak close to Everest – an exceptional panoramic view of Five of the world’s 8000 meter peaks in Nepal.
Mera peak climbing trip fulfills the dream of every amateur and serious climber who are seeking the thrill of an adventure and wish to widen their experience towards the mountaineering beyond simply trekking in Nepal. Climbing this peak is well within the reach of any physically fit and determined trekkers as it is not so technical, though demanding snow climb.
The professionally designed Mera Peak itinerary significantly trek the longer and less trodden trails with gradual ascents to ensure proper acclimatization. We believe that this professionally crafted route help you to scale the highest trekking peak in Nepal and make your dream come true.
We begin the Mera Peak trek from Lukla off the main busy Everest Base Camp route. Heading south via the remote region of Panch Pokhari ( literally 5 lakes) in the Hinku valley of Khare. To make the summit day shorter and success, we set our High Camp at 5800 meters. High Camp however on a rocky shelf behind a vertical rock provide some degree of shelter.. The panoramic view seen from our High Camp of Mera Peak is simply breathtaking and probably one of the best of its kind. Ultimately the Mera Peak summit climb starts early in the morning. We approach the summit by the northern route. Particularly it involves gradual climb with an outstanding mountain panorama always in sight.
The view from the summit is one of the finest in the Himalayas. Truly five spectacular 8000 meter peaks visible. Mt. Everest (8848m), Cho- Oyu( 8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), Kanchenjunga (8586m), Nuptse (7855m) as well as Chamlang (7319m)—truly an incomparable vista of a life time experience. We trek out a shorter route back to Lukla via the Zatra La to end the challenging expedition trip to Mera Peak.
Office representative will be sent to collect you on arrival at Kathmandu airport and to bring you to the hotel. Please provide travel plans on booking and we will arrange the pickup and transfer.
Today we explore Kathmandu half a day with a good local guide and have a short orientation and do preparation for tomorrow's plan, the day is flexible depending on what you would like to see by the most popular places generally are:
Fly to Lukla soon after Mera Peak trek starts to Paiya away from the popular Everest trek route.
Cross the Pangum La Pass with the first view of Mt.Mera on this expedition.
Cross the Pangum La Pass with the first view of Mt.Mera on this
expedition.
Cross the Pangum La Pass with the first view of Mt.Mera on this expedition.
Trek to Tagnang via Narging and Pancha Pokhari.
Trek to Tagnang via Narging and Pancha Pokhari.
Trek to Tagnang via Narging and Pancha Pokhari.
Reach Khare/ Mera Base Camp. The trail hits 5000 meters.
Reach Khare/ Mera Base Camp. The trail hits 5000 meters.
Acclimatization and Climbing clinic/ training on Day 12 th set for High Camp at around 5800 meters.
Three days for the Mera Peak expedition. Establish High Camp at around 5800 meters. A very early start on the summit day dramatic vista from the summit (6470 meters) of Mera Peak.
Three days for the Mera Peak expedition. Establish High Camp at around 5800 meters. A very early start on the summit day dramatic vista from the summit (6470 meters) of Mera Peak.
Three days for the Mera Peak expedition. Establish High Camp at around 5800 meters. A very early start on the summit day dramatic vista from the summit (6470 meters) of Mera Peak.
Spare day for summit attempt in case of bad weather.
Return trek to Lukla via the Zatra Pass (4589m). At Lukla celebration for success and felicitation to the local porter and Sherpa staff.
Return trek to Lukla via the Zatra Pass (4589m). At Lukla celebration for success and felicitation to the local porter and Sherpa staff.
Return trek to Lukla via the Zatra Pass (4589m). At Lukla celebration for success and felicitation to the local porter and Sherpa staff.
Fly back to Kathmandu and homeward departure.
Fly back to Kathmandu and homeward departure.
Note: No Visa required for Indian nationals
Definitely! Our airport representative or your group Leader will be there catering you from day of your arrival till departure. Do check for MNT clip board on your arrival in Kathmandu airport outside the arrival terminal hall. Make sure you have provided your flight details to us in advance.
Yes, you can obtain Nepal tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. In fact for some countries Nepal visa is to be prearranged from their country itself prior to their entry to Nepal. For more details please check Nepal Visa and Entry Procedure in our website.
Any sort of vaccination is not mandatory while visiting Nepal. But we strongly suggest for a personal medical consent before you sign up for ‘ Visit Nepal’ packages if you have any pre medical history.
MNT has no overhead expenses on overseas offices. This means we can offer top quality service and facilities at a competitive price to exceed your expectation. No Hidden cost. The trip cost includes from your accommodation, local flight, private transportation, tours, trek permit, National Park or conservation fees to all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on trek, for details link to Cost inclusion and exclusion. In every detail, we set the highest possible standards from safety to the high quality type of warm gears and food provided to meet the international standard. We balance of exploration and relaxation, comfort and adventure at its best.
To book your spot on any of our trips, please fill up the online booking form at our website www.mysticalnepaltreks.com and send it to us along with the trip Security Deposit of 20% per person. Deposit can be paid by bank swift transfer, please see details in the website. On receipt of your booking details we will send you Trip Confirmation Receipt of your booking.
Typically our trekking days involve 4 to 8 hours of walking per day, including a lunch stop.The trail varies from easy hiking on the lower elevation to the strenuous walking over 5000 meter in Himalayas. A common misconception is that if you are a slow walker you may hold people back – Not So. The group members string out and there will always be one local staff walking with the last one, usually the Group Leader stays last. You walk at your own pace and stop when you feel like. There will always be our Trekking Sherpa, the assistant to guide who will be leading from the front ensuring that no one gets lost.
Trekking Days are so designed that the walking is enjoyable and safe. The companionship of other trekkers and staff positive attitude creates great environment and many memorable events. The day begins early at 6.30 am with a wakeup call. Before breakfast pack your gears into duffle bag by keeping some essential things in your daypack. After breakfast, we are usually on the trail by 8am and following a good morning walk, we stop for lunch break for about an hour. Continuing our walk for the second part of the day we reach the days destination usually around 4.00 pm as the afternoon walk is usually shorter than the morning. Having afternoon tea you can relax, read or have some game activities involving the local staff. Dinner is usually served around 6.30 to 7.00 pm.
We book clean and comfortable teahouse which we know very well. Our standard trips are based on twin bedded sharing accommodation. We can book private room for you if you like to add a supplement cost as per your requirement.
We offer the OPEN AND CHOICE MENU in our teahouse trek where you can select the food on your breakfast, lunch and dinner time. Your guide will help with menu selection and ensure that you get the hygienic, plentiful and nutritious food. Most teahouse offer a variety if rice and noodle dishes, as well as seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for the breakfast.
We have our own experienced trek cook on all of the camping trips. We adhere to strict hygiene guidelines. To start the day, breakfast consists of a choice of porridge, muesli and cereal followed by omelet, fried or scrambled egg with bread. Lunch is generally a selection of salad, cooked vegetable dishes, pasta and traditional bread. Dinner is a hearty 3 course meal, starting with soup followed by main course and sweet dessert, tea coffee etc. Your trek leader is generally taking good supervision of how things are done in the kitchen keeping in control for hygiene and safety.
We are aware about the protection of our fragile environment while organizing trekking and climbing trips. We discourage in buying the plastic bottled mineral water as currently there is no proper provision for waste management. For that matter in our Everest treks for anything over a group of 4 persons we provide boiled water every evening prepared and served by our Sherpa into your personal drinking water bottles. We also recommend use of purification stuff for your personal use. And for the Annapurna treks the villages provide Safe Drinking water at stations and teahouse.
There is a beautiful saying that if you want to come up with any new ideas go walking. Trekking in the wilderness of Nepal has so much variation and also depends on the choice of your destination. Terrain varies from effortless to strenuous plus yet with a very well organized itinerary and enough time for adaptation makes a difference in the genre of trekking.
As for the level of fitness and trek preparation we suggest that trekking in Nepal mountains is not appropriate for someone with very weak ankles, knee, heart or lungs problems and for all these your doctor’s advice is obligatory. But even the kids of early age to the adults of 70 plus have walked to varied landscapes of Nepal. However Mystical Nepal Treks designed itinerary are flexible and attainable. Nevertheless trekking is not a walk in the park, it includes tremendous amount of ups and downs so to prepare for any trips in Nepal you need to train yourself with the everyday undulating walking with the amount of weight you could carry in your daypack.
We are committed on the welfare of our staff from trek Leaders/Guides to Sherpas, Cooks, and Porters. We ensure good wages, salary provident fund, proper insurance, to the equipment and clothing. They are the most valuable members of our organization and the people who make every trip a success.
You need general travel insurance and trip cancellation insurance, as well as rescue insurance. Read your policy’s fine print to make sure it covers you for trekking or climbing, depending on what trip you have booked, and that it covers you for helicopter evacuation.
In case of a serious sickness or a casualty, which we believe will not happen; you shall be rescued by a helicopter. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before assigning for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back in Kathmandu.
MNT trip itineraries have been professionally designed to minimize the effects of High Altitude sickness. Extensive medical kit is carried on all our trips. In addition Portable Altitude Chamber Bag ( a life saving device) is brought as a safety backup on high elevation treks and expeditions. All our Leaders and Guides are well trained in Wilderness Medicine and First Aid Course who are competent to recognize any mountain ailment and act accordingly on the spot.
Trekking in Nepal Himalayas is an adventure holiday thus do not expect shower each day. Now days, some of the teahouses up to 4000 meters have hot shower facilities depending on the trekking regions. Laundry services are available at limited place on trek.
You will be carrying your day pack with warm clothes, rain pocho, drinking water, snacks, sun block, camera etc. you need for the day. Generally it will be light around 3 to 4 kilos.
Most airlines fly direct to Bangkok from North America, Europe and Australia and New Zealand. From there Thai Airways fly direct to Kathmandu 10 times a week. Silk Air ( Singapore Airlines) and Cathay Pacific via Hong kong also has regular flights and there are many flights via Doha, Qatar, New Delhi, Hong Kong to Kathmandu.
All our trip itinerary have an arrival and departure day from Kathmandu so you can arrive and leave Kathmandu as per the program. You are also welcome and encouraged to arrive a day earlier or leave Nepal a day later to have a look around the vibrant Kathmandu Valley. MNT arrange any extra activities as per your interest outside the main package.
Yes, the facility is available almost each teahouse at a cost of usually about 2 to 3 US$ per hour. We use the voltages 220 – 240 volts to power and 2 point plugs is recommended to bring.
It depends if you are used to it is very handy. It is recommended for knee support and for down hills specially. The walk is manageable without them at times.
Yes there are dozens of trekking shops in Thamel area of Kathmandu. Our trekking guide will be happy to assist you in this regard.
It works in most major cities. Check with your service provider before you go if they have a reciprocal agreement with countries you are travelling to and make sure you remember to get international roaming turned on. You can also buy a local mobile SIM card in Kathmandu.
It is notoriously difficult to predict the weather conditions in the Himalayas. Normally days are warm and nights are cold. There can be snow or rain storms at any time. Between 1000 and 3500 meters the temperature could go as high as 20 degree celsius to 5 degree. At higher altitude the temperature ranges from 20 degrees to -10 degree celsius. During winter month of December the days are 10 degree colder. Good polarizing sunglasses for high altitude and large brimmed hat are really helpful. Expect the unexpected.
Tipping is an accepted part of trekking although it is completely personal matter. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Up to 10% of the trip cost as tipping could be a guideline.
Before we depart for the trek all your left luggage and valuable is to be deposited in the safety store and safety deposit box at the hotel or you could also feel safe with MNT office for storage which you can claim effortlessly on your return after trek.
The maximum weight they allow you is 15 kilos that is including your hand carry bag.