Makalu Barun, Nepal
Location
4 days
Duration
Strenuous
Trip Grade
Autumn, Spring, winter
Best Time
Min: 2, Max: 10+, single
Group Size

Climbing the technically straightforward -Mera peak following the least trodden route of the Everest region entering the incredible Hinku Valley.

Mera Peak (6476 m) is the most popular and the highest trekking peak of Nepal that fascinates the spectacular views of peaks over 6000 m including the highest peak Mt. Everest (8848m) piercing the skyline. This technically straightforward Mera Peak Climbing is outstanding for those who wish to experience true mountaineering in Nepal. Passing some crevasses to maneuver around, the route can be long and demanding with the snowfall.

Our itinerary for this Mera Peak Climbing is staring from Khare is suitable for the trekkers who wish to trek alone till Khare. Once the group will reach at Khare, our Sherpa will meet and guide you to take you to the High Camp. Our Itinerary is flexible and can be extend as per the requirement of the group even once the trek has been commenced. For the extend of days for climbing, additional charge is applicable. Kindly suggest us your requirement and we arrange the services.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Meet the Sherpa at Khare and Trek to Mera base camp (Altitude: Mera La : 5,415m/17,766ft. Base Camp: 5,350m/17,552ft. Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Day 02: Climb to Mera high camp (Altitude: 5,750m/18,865ft. Trek: Meal: BLD)
Day 03: Summit day and descend to Khare (Altitude: 6476m/21,241ft. Trek: 8/9 hrs. Meal: BLD)

NOTE:  Itinerary do not include Flight to/from Lukla. We can arrange it along with Kathmandu Services upon request. 

Day 1: Trek to Khare (Altitude: 5,025m/16,486ft. Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD)+

Today, you will move to the base camp of Mera peak towards east following the lateral moraine of Dig Day

Day 2: Meet Guide at Khare and Trek to Mera base camp (Altitude: Mera La : 5,415m/17,766ft. Base Camp: 5,350m/17,552ft. Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD)+

Today, you will make your way to Mera Base Camp. It will be a very short trek letting you acclimatize. You will climb to the crest of the moraine to steep slope of scree or snow to reach a boulder strewn bowl below the lower tongue of the Mera Glacier. Reaching the pass Mera La, you can see the enjoy the surrounding, then descend for a while towards the Hongu side and set up base camp in the moraine below the ice where you will camp for overnight stay.

Day 3: Climb to Mera high camp (Altitude: 5,750m/18,865ft. Trek: Meal: BLD)+

You should be very much careful on your way to high camp. The trail can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses en-route. Making your way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by large cairn, you will set up high camp. It will be the final camp before ascending the peak. Let yourself refreshed with the outstanding view of mountain piercing the skyline. Your stay will be at high camp.

Day 4: Summit day and descend to Khare (Altitude: 6476m/21,241ft. Trek: 8/9 hrs. Meal: BLD)+

Here comes the most awaited day of the entire trip. Today, you are going to summit Mera Peak. And you should wake up early at around 2 o’clock and get ready with crampons and rope. From High Camp, a well acclimatize group will summit peak in 3-4 hours. Just reaching at the peak, you can see the magnificent view of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,201m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nuptse (7,855m), Lubuche (6,145m), Chamlang (7,319m) and other mountains over 6 thousand meters. Taking some snap and enjoying the spectacular views of snowline, you will retrace your journey back to Khare after a while rest with some hot soup at high camp. Spend overnight at Khare.

Service Includes:

Permit for Mera Peak Climbing

Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) starting from Khare till khare

Guide/Sherpas Insurance covering the High Altitude evacuation and medical

Makalu Barun National park Permit

Garbage Deposit Charge

Hiring Charge for Personal Gear

Group gears (Rope, Snow bar, Ice Hammer, Ice Screw)

All the government and local taxes and VAT as applicable

Service Excludes:

Kathmandu accommodation and Services

Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu Airfare

Trekking expenses till Khare

Nepal Visa – (Cost- US$- 30 for 15 days & $- 50 for 30 days)

Travel insurance

Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca-cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry, etc.

The cost incurred during emergencies, evacuations

Tips for Guide/porters/driver …

Anything other than not mentioned in “Service Includes”

Travel Insurance: 
While travelling to Nepal, you are requested to have a travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you to bring you travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and required to issue from your home land and we do not arrange or sell insurance.

Travelling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. Your insurer should be well familiar with our itinerary that you have booked and must have agreed to cover all activities being undertaken during trip. Meantime, it is not compulsory that our all the assigned trip are facilities with Heli-rescue. You will not require heli rescue insurance for Tibet Tour as it is not possible to provide such facility.

Vaccination
It is better to follow the precaution given by World Health Organization and other international health related institutions that recommend having vaccines before travelling Nepal to prevent from certain fatal illness. If possible, we suggest you to bring your medical certificate however, it is not required to show but for safety. The recommended vaccines are polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, typhoid, yellow fever, hepatitis A/B, Influenza (Flu), Japanese encephalitis, and Tuberculosis. Meantime, it is better to consult your professional doctor about your travel and he might recommend you properly. You can also take suggestion of local travelers who have travelled Nepal before and know more about the required precautions. Please note that the protection that can be gained from vaccines varies from 50% to almost 100%. So remember that even if you have taken a vaccine you might still get the disease, although you will have greatly reduced your chances of getting ill.

Now, you are compulsorily required the vaccinated card against COVID-19. If not then you are requested to be tested negative and should be quaratine for a week to two depending on the government rules and regulation.

Hiking Nepal Responsible Travel
Hiking Nepal is opened with a commitment to provide ecofriendly service to the guest and benefit to the host. It is our responsibility to minimize the negative impact in the society with an appropriate improvements and participation of locals. To upgrade the standard of living of the locals, Hiking Nepal inspired the local to involve in providing services. All our guides porters and staff are from different community who are given equal priority and no space is left to satisfy them. To upgrade the service quality, they are sent for various training and seminars.  Even all our guides and porters are insured in regards to their safety, health.

High Altitude Sickness 
At the higher altitude, you will feel a decrease in availability of oxygen. If a person walk in the high altitude particularly climbs up too quickly, he might suffer from High altitude sickness. Hence, proper rest is required at that altitude. You can cure at right time knowing certain symptoms of Altitude Sickness. Common symptoms are headache, loss of appetite, tiredness and nausea, vomiting, dizziness and difficulty in sleeping. The best remedies that local belief and take is taking garlic, or ginger in mouth. Eat dry food and take liquid as much as possible. We recommend Diamox if there is no any options.

Also, we provide experienced guide and staffs in dealing with the effects of higher altitudes. As they are natives of Nepal, they easily acclimatize and therefore can care for their clients. They are equipped with necessary medical supplies and will assist with basic first aid treatment. We design our tours to ensure clients are ready for high altitude, and arrange alternative itineraries for those at risk.

Gears Required:
  Personal Climbing Gears- need to hire or bring if you have:
Ice axe
Crampons
Harness
Tape Slings (2)
Screwgate Karabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock)
Descender/Abseil Device
Plastic Mountaineering Boots
Ascender
Helmet (optional)
  Group Climbing Gears- is provided by the company:
Snow bar*
Rope*
Ice Hammer*
Ice Screw*

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