Mera Peak is the highest of the permitted
"Trekking Peaks" in Nepal. The trek begins
by flying into the heart of the Himalaya to the village
of Lukla. From here you will cross a high pass into
a remote valley and steadily acclimate, as you have
to move toward base camp & establish a high camp
on the glacier from where you will attempt the summit.
The first ascent was on May 20, 1953 by Col. Jimmy
Roberts and Sen Tenzing. From the summit of Mera one
can see 5 of the 6 highest mountains in the world:
Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyo.
The standard route from the north involves little
more than high altitude glacier walking. The ease
of reaching this elevation may be its biggest danger
but good weather and snow conditions are, of course,
necessary for safety and success. The west and south
faces of the peak offer difficult technical routes.
This is a great trek and climb in an ancient land
where Sherpas still graze yaks, cook on yak dung fires
and live a very simple life. Porters to make our trip
more enjoyable and culturally interesting will carry
our food and equipment.
By its standard route from the Mera La, the ascent
is technically straightforward; however, after a heavy
fall of snow or when the maze of crevasses are open,
the way can be long and demanding. Far and above the
most rewarding aspect of a trip to Mera is a chance
to venture into a little-visited and as yet unspoiled
region of Nepal where the hillsides are still densely
forested and a need to be self-sufficient is essential.
There is also, of course, the pleasure of going above
6.000m.
There are many approaches to Mera; some are easy
and some require the crossing of high and difficult
passes, making a trek to the peak a real mountaineering
adventure for which effort is rewarded with spectacular
scenery and ultimately one of the finest viewpoints
in Nepal.
This is the perfect trip for the mountaineer who
wants to make the most of his / her Himalayan adventure
by living in unique culture and climbing in traditional
Himalayan alpine style.
A Sherpa guide (Sirdar), cook team will support your
trek and climb. We spend a significant amount of time
acclimating to new altitudes to increase safety and
comfort levels. We cover basic mountaineering skills
on the glacier prior to your climb.
