Mera Peak lies in Khumbu region southeast of Island Peak (6,189m). There are three major peaks of it: Mera North (6,476m), Mera Central (6,461m) and Mera South (6,055m). With an altitude of 6,461 meters, Mera Central is the highest peak in its category available for summit. Although access to the summit is challenging, it can be done easily with good physical fitness and a habit of walking. The journey is quite interesting and beautiful as you trek along picturesque villages, pleasant greenery and winding rivers.
The guide will equip you with the training and knowledge about the use of ropes, ice picks, crampons and other required equipment. In one instance, you will cross a glacier with open crevasses using fixed lines. It gets more adventurous as you come towards the ascent of the peak. Reaching the summit takes a little around 6 hours from High Camp. As the wind and sunshine makes it nearly impossible to climb during the day, you will need to begin the ascent around midnight.
Climbing Mera Peak requires you to have strong physical fitness. It is adventurous and scenic at the same time. The peak offers rewarding views of the nearby mountain ranges in a panorama. Some prominent peaks visible from the summit are Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Kanchanjanga (8,586m) and Mt. Lhotse (8,516m). The scene of the eight-thousanders and other snowcapped peaks will charm you and invigorate you.
This trek takes you around the typical Sherpa settlement areas of the Solokhumbu region. The local monasteries, chortens, mani walls, prayer flags and wheels are very common in this land. The true flavour of Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition followed by the ever-smiling Sherpas are incredible! The local cuisines prepared and served with the best hospitality make your Mera Peak climbing more memorable. This peak climbing in Nepal gives you the natural and cultural varieties of the Dudh Koshi Valley and the Hinku Valley.
How to Get to Mera Central Peak?
After visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley, you take a domestic flight to Lukla. Lukla (also called Tenzing Hillary Airport) is a small Himalayan Sherpa town popularly known as the gateway to Everest Base Camp trek.
By leaving the traditional route of Everest Base Camp trek, you move towards the ridge eastwards. This ridge divides the Dudh Koshi River Valley from the Hinku Valley. By crossing Chhetra La Pass (4,600m), you gently descend towards the Hinku Valley, the way to Mera Central Peak.
Peak Climbing Gears:
Peak climbing in Nepal is a challenging task in itself as you have got to reach the summit of the peaks above 6,000m. You must have a sound physical health and strong mental determination to do with it. Previous trekking and peak climbing experience will prove to be an additional point. Before setting off for peak climbing, you had better get the required training from the authorized agency.
Training and a good knowledge of using the climbing gears is also important to successfully climb a peak without any fatality. For Mera Peak climbing, you should have the following peak climbing gears:
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Fixed Rope |
Climbing Rope |
Tent |
Crampons |
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Altimeter Watch |
Ice Axe |
Sleeping Bag |
Waterproof Trousers |
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Gas Stove |
Gas Fuel |
Ascender (Jumar) |
Mattress |
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Figure 8/ Descender |
Carabiner |
Tape Slings |
Harness |
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Helmets |
Ice Screw |
Belay Gloves |
Ski Goggles |
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Headlamps |
Trekking Poles/ Ski Poles |
Snow Shovel |
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Large Thermos |
Water Bottle |
Mountaineering Jackets |
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Cooking Pots and Equipment |
Mountaineering/ Climbing Boots |
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Climbing Backpacks |
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Note: You must keep at least one day as contingency (spare day) for Mera Peak climbing. If the weather is not favourable for reaching the summit, you may have to postpone it for the following day.
FAQs:
1. Where is Mera Peak?
Mera Peak lies in Solukhumbu district of Province No. 1 of Nepal. It is a mountain in the Mahalangur Himalayan Range in the Barutse sub-section. It has three major peaks: Mera North (6,476m), Mera Central (6,461m) and Mera South (6,055m). All of the three peaks are open for climbing.
2. How many days does it take to climb Mera Peak?
It takes 2/3 days to reach the summit of Mera Peak Central from the base camp. The weather is the most responsible factor for the duration of the successful climb. However, the average Mera Peak climbing itinerary ranges from 16 days and above if you start from Kathmandu.
3. How hard is to climb Mera Peak?
Although it is not much technical, it is quite challenging to climb Mera Peak (6,461m). From the High Camp, you need to start the climb immediately after mid night. You have to cross some crevasses to reach the top of this peak.
4. Which of the Mera Peak Summits do I climb?
You can climb all the three peaks of Mera Peak. According to the itinerary designed by Orbit Alpine Adventure, you climb Mera Peak Central (6,461m). For other details, contact: www.orbitalpineadventure.com.
5. What is the height of Mera Peak?
Mera Peak contains three major peaks: Mera North (6,476m), Mera Central (6,461m) and Mera South (6,055m).
