MERA PEAK (6461m) CLIMB | (Helicopter Version)

MERA PEAK (6461m) CLIMB | (Helicopter Version)

Nepal


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Mera Peak (6461m) is the highest trekking peak in Nepal and lies south of Everest. Mera Peak summit would probably be the finest viewpoint in Nepal as it offers a panoramic view of five 8000m peaks - Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, and Cho Oyu. We approach the mountain through an easy-paced route which gives us enough time to acclimatise. We fly to Phaplu and then trek through small villages to cross the Pangkongma La (3174m) pass and enter the forested & uninhabited Hinku valley. This region offers pure wilderness with many glacial lakes and spectacular peaks including 7000m mountains like Baruntse & Chamlang. We stay in tea-houses till Khare & will have tents at Base Camp & High Camp. The climb is straightforward and not technically difficult. Acclimatising to high altitude is the key to success on this trip. The itinerary is well thought out & offers enough time for acclimatization at different stages.  This climb is a great option for someone who is looking at scaling a first Himalayan summit.

 

This trip is a new version of the Mera Peak expedition being offered from 2025 onwards where we take the helicopter to Khote (3550m) on the way up and from Khare on the descent so that we can complete the climb under 2 weeks! 

Itinerary

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We take the heli upto Khote and stay there for the night. Overnight at tea-house.
We take things easy as we've laded at an altitude. We use this day to do hikes above Khote to get ourselves acclimatised.
We continue by the riverbed upwards the valley of Khote to reach Tangnag. Overnight Tea-house
Since we would have gained a bit of altitude, we again rest and take small walks to acclimatise. Overnight Tea-house
An enjoyable hike up trail continues to Khare where will set up camp, a little below the Mera Glacier.
We use this day to get used to using techincal mountaineering gear on the mountain and practice some essential skills before we step on the mountain.
You climb through rocky patches before you hit the glacier where we rope up. Bit of climbing through the glacier and snowslopes gets you to the top of Mera La. We descend 100m from the pass where we set up our Base Camp. Overnight Camp
Half a day hike up on relatively easy snow slopes to high camp, all the time being watchful of the crevasses. Overnight Camp
Climbing above summit camp you see the Mera north and central towering afar on the other end of a vast snowfield. We climb through the snowfields to reach a ridge after which you climb a steep section to the summit of Mera central. This last 50m snow slope will have fixed rope for which you will use ascenders. Once on the summit, you will be greeted by some of the grandest views of World's highest peaks, an antidote to exhaustion, giving way to elation! We then make our way back to Khare.
We take the heli back to Kathmandu from Khare, free evening in the city. Overnight Hotel

Trip Cost

/ 3990  

KATHMANDU TO KATHMANDU , TWIN SHARING

Payment Schedule

/ $1000 - Booking Amount

TRIP COST INCLUDES
  • - International  & domestic arrival/departure transfers
  • - 3* hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary on Bed & Breakfast basis
  • - Helicopter from Kathmandu to Khote and return from Khare to Kathmandu
  • - Makalu-Barun National Park Fee
  • - Mera Peak Climbing Permit Fee
  • - TIMS card 
  • - Full Board meals during trekking & climbing period  
  • - Twin share tent at base camp & high camp 
  • - All group climbing gear
  • - Climbing Sherpa & a Nepali speaking guide
  • - Porterage of all gear & client luggage
  • - GST as applicable (Subject to change as per govt rules). 

 

TRIP COST EXCLUDES
  • - International airfare
  • - Nepal Entry Visa fee
  • - Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • - Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation costs 
  • - Personal climbing gear
  • - Any Personal expenses like phone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, internet etc 
  • - Tips for Sherpa, cook, porters
  • - Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control 
  • - 5% TCS applicable for Indian Nationals travelling outside India (Can be filed for return)

 

Cancellation terms

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.

 

  • - More than 60 days prior to departure -  we will refund the entire amount received by us minus a processing fee.
  • - Less than 60 days prior to departure -  25% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.
  • - Less than 45 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as cancellation charges and the balance amount would be held as a credit towards a future trip taken within 1 year from the date of cancellation. 
  • - Less than 30 days - the entire amount would be forfeited. 

 

The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat, cancellation charges would be waived completely. Please note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.

What to expect

A moderate climbing expedition to a peak above 6000m. These climbs generally have a short approach march and a challenging summit day which is attempted from a base camp or an advance base camp. The climb will require basic climbing skills and would involve being roped up on glacial terrain and climbing with mountaineering boots and crampons in excess  of 10hours on the summit night. Some climbs even require you to climb on fixed ropes with an ascender on steep terrain. The level of difficulty both physically and technically is a notch above a trekking peak. 

 


 

We start by flying in to Khote (3550m) [Photo for illustration only] Mera massif Getting up to the base camp of Mera Peak Mera Peak base camp Ascending to the very top of Mera Peak Inching closer to the summit Summit! Stunning background from the summit Getting down to base camp! Stunning view of the Everest massif with Everest and Lhotse seen in the background Everest massif in all it's glory from the summit of Mera Peak  Navigating bad weather enroute

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Trip cost

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Trip cost
 
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