mera peak

RegionMakalu 

Trip Summary

Climb Nepal’s most popular trekking peak to an altitude of 6470m. Negotiate glaciated terrain and take in spectacular views of the world’s highest mountains including Everest, Makalu, Amadablam, Lohtse and Nuptse. Trek through Makalu Barun national park crossing two high passes en route. Visit local Sherpa villages, stay in local teahouses and walk through the Hinku valley. 

We will provide you with instruction with basic mountaineering skills to ascent this beautiful peak.

Trip Duration17 days

DifficultyStrenuous

Best SeasonSeptember-November, March - May

Maximum Altitude6470m

Departure from/Return toKathmandu

Minimum Group Size2 people

Price$2599 per person*

* The price is based on a group of two people and is valid as of February 2018. This may be subject to fluctuations in exchange rates and supply costs.

For booking enquiresplease contact us at pokharamountaintiger@gmail.com 

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel and process permits.

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and start the trek.

Day 3 - 8: Trek to Mera Base Camp (5045m)

Day 9: Mountaineering skills training and acclimatisation.

Day 10: Climb to High Camp (5800m)

Day 11: Climb to the summit of Mera Peak and return to Khare.

Day 12: Spare summit day in case of bad weather.

Day 13 – 15: Trek to Lukla

Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu and have a farewell dinner.

Day 17: Transfer to airport.

Option

Possible to take shorter route reducing trip duration to 13 days. Please email us for more information. 

What’s Included

• All meals during trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• All accommodation during trek (local teahouses and camping)
• 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (bed & breakfast)
• Return flights from Kathamandu to Lukla
• An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed Sherpa climbing guide and, dependent on group size, assistant climbing guide (max. Guide : Client ratio 1:5)
• Group climbing equipment rental
• Tent, sleeping bag and ground mat rental
• Porters (carrying a maximum of 12kg baggage per trekker)
• All staff costs (including salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation)
• All paperwork, trekking and climbing permits 
• National park fee
• All government and local taxes
• Medical kit (carried by guide)
• Farewell meal in Kathmandu
• Airport collection and drop off

What’s Excluded:

• Personal insurance
• Personal equipment rental
• Personal climbing equipment (e.g. boots, crampons, helmet, ice axe, harness, screwgate carabiners (x4), ascenders and descenders)
• International flights
• Nepalese visas
• Tips for guides
• Alcoholic and other drinks (filtered and boiled drinking water is provided)
• Personal expenses
• Meals in Kathmandu not mentioned above
• Refundable deposit for garbage management ($500-700pp)

Meals provided:

• Local meals in teahouses and whilst camping throughout the trek / climb (3 per day)
• Meals in local guesthouse / hotel in Lukla are provided
• Breakfast in the hotel in Kathmandu
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu. 

Accommodation provided:

• Local teahouses and camping throughout the trek / climb
• 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (2 nights)
• Local hotel / guesthouse accommodation in Lukla (1 night)

Please note, some teahouses charge extra for access to wifi, use of a power socket to charge electrical devices, use of a heater, and hot showers. These costs are not included in the package price.

Physical condition and prior experience:

Ascending a +6000m is always strenuous and a strong level of fitness is required – summit day will require 8-9 hours of trekking / climbing above 5000m. Whilst the climb is largely non-technical, some basic climbing and mountaineering skills are required to summit. Prior experience of this is beneficial but not required as training will be provided during the course of the climb.

Your climbing training will cover the basics of the below points:

• Ice and rock climbing techniques
• Use of crampons and ice axe
• Safe glacier travel including roped movement.
• Ascending and descending on fixed ropes

To book now please email pokharamountaintiger@gmail.com