Mera Peak (6476m) climbing is an exciting and rewarding trekking peak in Nepal that offers a combination of adventure, stunning natural beauties, local Sherpa culture, and mild technical challenges. Situated in the Hinku Valley of Everest region, it offers the most scenic views of some of the world’s highest peaks including Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Lhotse (8,516m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Makalu (8,485 m) and Kanchenjunga (8,586 m). Although its altitude, Mera Peak Climbing is considered a trekking Peak due to its non-technical state, making everyone accessible without any mountaineering experience.
Mera Peak Climbing Over View
Duration: 13 day
Location: Hinku Valley, Sagarmatha National Park in Everest region, Mahakulung Rural Municipality
Height: 6,476m/ (21247 feet).
Difficulty Level: Moderate, Non-Technical Mountaineering (recommended to have glacier walking and basic understanding of mountaineering)
Scenic Application: Extremely scenic, With the world’s highest peaks, valleys and Glaciers.
Mera Peak Summit Highlights
- The most scenic mountain flight to Lukla where the Mera Peak journey begins.
- Explore the hidden valley, glacier walking, Mountain climbing, and grab the opportunity to immerse yourself with ethnic tribes with the support of team members.
- Enjoy the view of a few of the world's tallest mountains from the top of Mt. Mera at the closest proximity.
- Conquer the most popular Trekking peak of Mera before planning any higher altitude mountain.
Mera Peak's Journey begins after the short flight to Lukla. It follows the common route via Hinku Valley to escape from the crowded Everest Base Camp Trek. This route includes a gradual ascend with several acclimatization days to ensure safety at higher elevations. Explore the Hinku Valley through the neighboring area of Barun National Park passing diverse flora and fauna. Less travel trails, and a charming landscape, where the valley merges with mountain and horizon.
Why Mera Peak is popular than other peaks in Nepal?
There are a few reasons to choose Mera Peak to climb. As mentioned above, Mera Summit offers breathtaking views of some of the 8,000 m mountains. This is a non-technical trekking peak above 6,476m. The Hinku Valley is less crowded than Island Peak climbing, Lobuche Peak climbing, and Chulu West climbing in Annapurna region. Mera Peak is an ideal peak for those looking to experience high-altitude mountaineering before attempting any huge mountain. If you are planing a Barunche Expedition or Amphulapcha pass, Summiting Mera Peak will make your rest of the journey less challenging high possibility of success. Looking for Mera peak and Ampholapcha pass itinerary? No worry, just contact our experts.
Mera Peak Climbing Challenges and Preparation
Mera Peak journey makes the acclimatization crucial. Keep a few days as a backup day to avoid high altitude sickness. Please see the details of our meticulously crafted itinerary with daily gaining and loss of altitude. The weather in the Mera Peak is unpredictable in higher elevations especially. The temperature ranges below freezing, even in the spring (March, April, and May) and Autumn (September, October and November) seasons. Physically fitness is another important fact to join Mera Peak Climbing. Even though Mera Peak Climbing is a non-technical challenging one, it requires good physical stamina to handle a long trekking and a strenuous summit day. High camp to Mera Summit and back may take 6 to 10 hours. It is recommended to have a basic technical mountaineering skill such as glacier walking, using crampons, ice axes, harnesses, and rope techniques for safety.
Best Month for Mera Peak Expedition
The best time of the year for Mera Peak Climbing is Spring (March, April, May, and June) and autumn (September, October, November, and December) are considered the best time for climbing and trekking in Nepal Himalayas. The weather is generally stable, with clear visibility and the trekking conditions are ideal with blue skies and breathtaking visibility.
The winter months of January and February can be harsh and cold, especially at higher altitudes, while the monsoon months of June, July, and August get heavy rain, causing slippery and muddy paths and poor visibility.
Guide and Porter for Mera Peak Expedition
Mera Peak is an NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) Peak, and the climbing permit will be issued from the NMA. A certified and well-trained mountain climbing guide is a must for peak climbing in Nepal. Only certified and experienced climbing guides ensure navigating the glacier section safely. Our Guide and advance porter is categories and certified by NMA. We provide you the NMA certified Guide and porter. Our guide is not only trekking and mountaineering guide, he is a story teller, a companion and a leader. A porter is recommended to carry your gear while trekking and does a kitchen helper at high camp. Both of them are well-insured and well-equipped.
Peak Climbing Gear List
Climbing gear plays the most vital role in accomplishing trekking and Peak climbing. The journey begins from the cold zone and goes up to the alpine zone. Principally, the higher you go the colder you get. So the descend equipment is required. Here is the list of gear that you need for Mera Peak Climbing.
Permit and Fees for Mera Peak Climbing
Climbing a peak below 5,800 m does not require a climbing permit. The Mera Peak Climbing Permit will be issued by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Mera Peak is a 6,476 m high group “B” Trekking peak in Nepal. So the climbing permit is compulsion for all. The permit fee structure is as below.
| Barun Makalu National Park Permit | 27 USD per person | ||
| Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) | 17 USD Per person. | ||
| Mera Peak Climbing Permit per fereigners | |||
| March -May | September-November | December- February | June – August |
| 250 USD per person | 150 USD per person | 70 USD per person |
70 USD Per person. |
| Mera Peak Climbing Royalty for Nepali climbers | |||
| March -May | September-November | December- February | June – August |
| Rs 4000/ | Rs. 2000/ | Rs. 1000/ | Rs. 1000 |
Mera Peak Summit Day
The Mera Peak Summit involves glacier walking, some part fixed rope, using crampons and ice axes. Despite the peak is not highly technical, the climber should understand and familiar with climbing techniques. The Mera Peak summit journey typically starts very early 1-2 am. Depending on the weather conditions, this may take anywhere 6 to 10 hours to and back.
Peak Climbing is a memorable and easy-handling high-altitude trekking peak in Sagarmatha Region of Nepal. This is a great idea to join with trekking and Peak climbing experience. The Summit view is just amazing including Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu and Kanchenjunga. If you are prepared and properly acclimatize, the the climbing will be incredibly rewarding. Now, You should look for a local trekking company that has experienced local climbing guides. Now, you can choose Global Eco Trails as a premier trekking company, renowned for exceptional services, adventure and sustainable practices.
