Mera peak climb in Nepal
| country: | Nepal |
| trip type: | High altitude, very challenging trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 29 Sep, 13 Oct |
| price: | From £1790 (24 days) including domestic flights only, as per itinerary. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Mera Peak (6461m) is the highest trekking peak in Nepal and a suitable challenge for a first time climb in the Himalaya. Our specially devised itinerary allows optimum time for building fitness and acclimatisation – key factors that have contributed to our enviable summit record.
On our trek - that leads though the traditional Sherpa villages of the Solu Khumbu and the blue pine and rhododendron forest trails of the Hinku Valley - you appreciate why we have selected this magnificent approach to the base camp.
Fully acclimatised we ascend to a high camp just below Mera La and prepare for our attempt on the main summit of Mera Peak. The ascent is not technically demanding while the unequalled views of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu will more than satisfy your aspirations on this fine Himalayan climb.
On our trek - that leads though the traditional Sherpa villages of the Solu Khumbu and the blue pine and rhododendron forest trails of the Hinku Valley - you appreciate why we have selected this magnificent approach to the base camp.
Fully acclimatised we ascend to a high camp just below Mera La and prepare for our attempt on the main summit of Mera Peak. The ascent is not technically demanding while the unequalled views of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu will more than satisfy your aspirations on this fine Himalayan climb.
what's included on our Mera peak climb in Nepal
23 breakfasts, 19 lunches and 19 dinners, airport transfers, flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu, high altitude mountaineering guide, group medical kit, high altitude chamber and satellite phone, accommodation at the Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu, trek pack including sleeping bag, down or fibre filled jacket and insulated mat, climbing pack including ice axe, crampons and harness,kit bag, park entrance fees and permits, porters to carry all personal and group equipment, porter's insurance, sightseeing in Kathmandu, site entry fees.day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Kathmandu |
| Day 2: | In Kathmandu |
| Day 3: | Fly to Lukla, trek to Poyan (2,800m) |
| Day 4: | Pangkongma (2,846m). |
| Day 5-14: | To Mera La (5400m) |
| Day 15: | To high camp (5,700m) |
| Day 16: | Mera Peak Ascent (6,460m) & descend to base camp |
| Day 17: | Spare day |
| Day 18-21: | Return to Lukla via Tagnag and Thuli Kharka |
| Day 22: | Fly to Kathmandu |
| Day 23: | At leisure in Kathmandu |
| Day 24: | Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Porters are an integral part of this trek and our close association with the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG) and Porters’ Progress demonstrates our commitment to improving their conditions and at the same time lessening the environmental impact. We subscribe to the five guidelines suggested by the IPPG and have also gone one step further. Twenty years ago we pioneered the use of kerosene rather than wood fires and today are one of the first adopt a policy of providing shelter, cooking equipment, food, kerosene for ALL our porters.
By joining this trek you can be assured that you will NOT be contributing to deforestation or the associated soil erosion and loss of biodiversity but rather you’ll be making a significant contribution by supporting our efforts to set the standards for a sustainable trekking service. We have committed US$3000 to sponsor the Porter Rescue Post at Machermo which has been set up by the IPPG. This facility is for the benefit of sick or injured porters in the Everest region and building has already started. All travellers are provided with our award-winning 20 page Responsible Travel Booklet which outlines our environmental guidelines and practices and will provide you will clear details on how you can play a vital part in reducing your impact on the fragile environments and cultures around the world. |
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