Enjoy
trekking on densely populated hillsides of Mera Peak. Mera Peak is the
highest mountain in Nepal (6,476m, 22,476ft), which is accessible to people
even with no significant mountaineering experience. You don't need any
specialisation for this trek, which has made it popular. The climb offers
plenty of pleasure to the foresters. Along with high altitude trekking, Mera
Peak also puts forth beautiful scenic views.
Fast Facts
| Location |
Khumbu Himal, Sagarmatha |
| Altitude |
6,654 (22,476ft) |
| Importance |
The Highest trekking peak of Nepal |
| Nearest Access |
Kathmandu |
| Best Time to Visit |
April to May & Late September to October |
Trekking Route
You fly into the small town of Lukla at 2,800 m (9,184 ft). The trek
trail starts from Lukla. The trail passes through the picturesque route of
lush forests, icy lakes and blue sky. The snowy peak brings delight for the
mountaineers. Given below is an itinerary of Mera Peak trekking:
- Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
- Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu
- Day 03: Lukla to Chutanga
- Day 04: Chutanga - Khartitang
- Day 05:Khatitang - Nau Lekha
- Day 06:Nau Lekha - Kothey
- Day 07: Kothey - Thangnak
- Day 08: Thangnak - Khare
- Day 09: Khare - Mera BC
- Day 10: Mera BC - High Camp
- Day 11: High Camp - Climb Mera peak
- Day 12: Mera BC - Khare
- Day 13: Khare - Kothey
- Day 14: Kothey - Khartitang
- Day 15: Khartitang - Chutanga
- Day 16: Chutanga - Lukla
- Day 17: Lukla - Kathmandu
- Day 18-19:Kathmandu
- Day 20: Final departures
Striking Features
- Marvellous views of mountains like Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, Ama
Dablam and Cho Oyu
- Land of Sherpas
- Ascent is technically straightforward
- Impressive alpine lakes and the Mera Glacier
Attractions
When on this trail your environments transform from forestine to alpine. You
start from the forests and end on the glaciated Mera summit. You journey
through Hinku valley on the way which is a wonderful experience of
wilderness. You pass amidst raspberries, strawberries, blue spruce,
magnolias and rest under plenty of rhododendrons. Giant Himalayan peaks like
Mount Everest, Lhotse and Makalu, respectively ranked 1, 4 and 5 in the
world, can be viewed from the Mera Peak.
