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Trip Highlights

Explore the Historical cities; Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.
Scenic flight to and from Lukla.
Step inside and experience life as the “mountain people” live in the heart of the Himalayas.
Remarkable views of Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and many other mountains.
Wonderful staying Experience in a remote region.
Summit to highest trekking peak, Mera Peak at an elevation of 6,654 meters.

Trip Information

Mera Peak, one of the most climbable peaks in the world, continues to fascinate the climbers with its easy peak climbing route that you can ever imagine in a mountain. Also, Mera Peak has varied alluring features that will meet the expectations of a climber as well as capture the attention of your mind. It has the reputation of an easy peak, less fatal, and this is what matters to the world. Mera Peak is also a warm-up peak for those who are climbing Mt. Everest.

It seems Mera Peak is for everybody because it is not a technical peak. Its height ascends to 6000 m plus, a height that has to be respected, the required height, as well as the standard elevation that you want to ascend in your life. It is good to have a lifetime experience on this peak, where climbing to the top is always successful. This climbing demands physical fitness from you, after all, you are climbing such an altitude.

The top of Mera Peak is a vantage point, for it shows the view of 8000 m mountains, soaring around us, such as Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Kanchenjunga, as well as to enjoy the panoramic view of snow-clad mountains that has the best of the best view in the world.

With the world-class climbing guide of Mountain Ascend Treks, you are going to have this, as well as stand on the top of Mera Peak. This is also the guide, who will teach you from scratch, such as how to fix ropes, how to climb up the rocky area, how to walk on a steep edge, must-have climbing equipment, and so on. After all, Mera Peak is a mixed climbing of ice climbing, snow climbing, and rock climbing.

A THING TO BE NOTED:

Before or during the Mera Peak trip, there are certain factors like weather and political situations that are unexpected barriers and out of our control, which will compel us to change your itinerary. In such a case, please try to understand these barriers, but our purpose will always be to follow the itinerary that has been listed on this website that you have gone through before booking the trip.

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Mountain Ascend Treks works in cooperation with local porters and tea-houses by giving them jobs and using their services and in this way, it uplifts the economic conditions of the people.

Mera Peak Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1400 M) (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast)
Day 2: Combined Sightseeing Of Kathmandu And Bhaktapur (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast)
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2804m) and trek to Chutok (2800m) 3 hrs (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 4: Trek to Khartitang (3900m) via Zatrawala Pass (4704m) 7 hrs (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 5: Trek to Kothey (3600m) 5 hrs (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 6: Trek to Tangnang (4356m) 5 hrs (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 7: Acclimatization (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 8: Trek to Khare (5045m) 4 hrs (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 9: Acclimatization at Khare (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 10: Trek to Mera La (5415m) and Base Camp (5300m) 5 hrs (overnight at tented camp with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 11: Trek to High Camp (5800m) 5 hrs (overnight at tented camp with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 12: Mera High Camp to Mera Peak Summit (6654m) and trek to Khare (4900m) 10 hrs(overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 13: Reserve day for Contingency (overnight at tented camp with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 14: Trek to Khothey (3600m) 5 hrs (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 15: Trek to Zatrabok 6 hrs (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 16: Trek to Chutenga 5 hrs (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 17: Trek to Lukla 4 hrs (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner (overnight at hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 19: Departure from Kathmandu (breakfast is included and transportation is provided)

Useful Information for mera peak climbing

TRAVEL INSURANCE

For everyone who will plan to Trek in Nepal, it is highly recommended that you get travel insurance that covers added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries, or accidents (together with the ambulance, helicopter rescue, and other treatment costs). Your insurance policy should cover the entire activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal.

In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation costs. Also, this trekking trail in Nepal takes you 6,500 m above the altitude, therefore, you also need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 6,500 m.

We suggests that you buy your insurance policy from your home country before joining us, where it is difficult buying a local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal.

MEALS AND ACCOMMODATION

While you’re in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at a standard hotel (Arrival time and departure time). Your accommodation is at the best local Lodge and Guest Houses where available. The Mountain local Lodges are clean and have comfortable beds. The Lodges are fairly basic and the room is spare with twin beds. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining hall and warmed fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted.

Eating is a big part of the Holiday. Traveling with Mountain Ascends Team, you experience the vast array of wonderful Nepalese food, Italian, Thai, Chinese, and several local foods. While on the trek it will be on full board all 3 times meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, with Tea/Coffee) included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic special food during your trips. Generally, choose menu items are Nepalese meals (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various types of soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), boiled and fried potatoes, kinds of pasta, and even pizza. So, overall you have a different choice of foods on the trek. During Mera Peak Trek, you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same guest house.

BOOKING AND PAYMENT

You should book the service at least 15 days before the trek departure date. After you confirm your trip with us, you should be transferring us a photocopy of your passport or your personal information. The personal information you have to provide us is your first name, middle name, last name, passport number, date of birth, nationality, and gender. Importantly, you need to pay 20% of the total price in advance for the domestic flight tickets and hotel booking and permit process. You can pay the remaining balance before you start the trek.

PERSONAL EXPENSES

How much money or cash you should be bringing with you depends on how you do the trip and the number of days you want to spend here in Nepal. Much also depends on your spending habits. Generally, you must have to take10 to 15 USD for spending your expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, snacks, camera, and mobile battery charging. How much you will be spending during your Mera Peak trekking depends on the standard of the package you have purchased.

OUR GUIDES AND SAFETY

Our guides are fully trained and licensed from Nepal Government Tourism Department, certified by TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association.

All our Trekking Guides are professionals with decades of experience in this field of adventure. They are trained specially for specified and various trips, to cater the flexible requirement of our clients from different nationalities, this will assure you that your trip will be enjoyable and in safe hands of professional experts.

On every trip, will be one Trek leader and an assistance leader on each additional 7 people in the group on treks, this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides gets sick or clients may get sick and need to be evacuated or staying behind from the walks, it wills still works smoothly and there would non-impact with our original trek plan.

Every 7 trekkers will have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.

CARING PORTER

Our porter is fully strong, helpful and friendly. Their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and Insurance on each trip with us. As you know that we are very trustworthy and polite, while on trek thus we make sure that our porter is fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with the International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and benefit of trekking porters.

The maximum load carried by our porter minimum of 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag is not more than the above figure.

HIGH ALTITUDE

Mera Peak is a high altitude journey and elevation starts from low 1,300 m to 6,654 m high, where symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) might occur due to dry air, cold wind, and less oxygen. Generally, for the Everest region trip one needs to be in good physical with sound health to avoid other medical complications on the route the journey, just follow our guide he will advise and suggestions which keeps and makes you feel secure to enjoy this fabulous adventure with us.

BEST TIME TO VISIT NEPAL

Three best seasons for the trek to the Mera Peak. Generally, the main trails are having trekkers in the two regions. We suggest you join in at the right time of the year as far as possible.

– High season- Autumn (September-November)

– Shoulder-Spring (March-May)

– Low season- Moonson (June-August)

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TREKKING

The main flow of foreign visitors in Nepal is for trekking from moderate to adventurous or challenging treks, the most important is choosing the right trip as per your duration of holiday and fitness, for Everest Himalayan trekking adventure one needs to be in sound health and physically fit.

On booking with our preparation of fitness required like walking-jogging-Jumba-aerobic at least fifteen days before your departure from the home country.

Please send us your dietary list and medical history report so that we can arrange them well in advance respectively. Book the ticket from home for Kathmandu, Nepal to reach at least two days ahead and earlier from trek departure with much space in Kathmandu after the trek, this allows you with more time in Nepal to enjoy the culture and heritage sites of Nepal.

If you are wondering about how to obtain a Nepal visa, then the easiest way to obtain it is at the Tribhuwan International Airport upon your arrival in Nepal or else at the immigration entry point if you are entering through the border of India or Tibet.

Note: There are a few countries namely Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Cameroon, Swaziland, Iraq, Ethiopia, Liberia, Palestine, etc. People from these countries do not get a visa from the immigration entry points of Nepal.)

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400 m) (overnight at hotel with breakfast)

After your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will find us outside the airport with the banner of Mountain Ascend Treks. If you arrive in the evening or in the middle of the night, we take you straight to the hotel by vehicles, such as cars, vans, depending on the number of passengers. Else, you will be taken to our office, where we will talk about your trip in detail, telling you about do’s and don’ts. If you have some free time in the day, then you can use it to visit the places that are around your hotel, most probably, you will be staying in Thamel, which is a lively town for the tourists. You can also ask any questions related to your trip. If you have made a half-payment to us then you are requested to pay the remaining balance now.

As you come to our office, please bring your passport, which has a validity of 6 months, including three copies of passport-sized photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance paper. This is followed by the signing of the paper of your trip, as well as the non-liability disclaimer paper.

Day 2: Combined sightseeing of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur (overnight at hotel with breakfast)

After breakfast, you will do the combined sightseeing of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur with a city guide. The former is the city of the temple, while the latter is the oldest city of Nepal. These cities have lots of historical monuments, so you will visit these monuments selectively. We have to make a selection because the sightseeing of these cities is half-day. This much time will be enough to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, and Changu Narayan Temple in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Not only these, but Mountain Ascend Treks will also provide you the option of visiting Pashupatinath Temple, Monkey Temple, and others. In addition to these, Mountain Ascend Treks gives the top-most prioritization to your favorite places. Your visit is important to us, and we always cooperate with you.

Day 3: Fly To Lukla (2804m) And Trek To Chutok (2800m) 3 Hrs (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

From Kathmandu, you fly to Lukla in a small aircraft, called twin otter. Lukla is the gateway to Mt. Everest. There are 18 to 20 flights per day, and the name of the Lukla Airport is Tenzing-Hillary Airport. Only pilots, who have 7 years of experience in aviation, are permitted to fly to Lukla. From there, you head off to the Chutok La pass (2945).

In Case of Flight Delay to Lukla and Kathmandu

Tenzing-Hillary Airport is located at an altitude of 2860 m. It is a hilly airport. It is also surrounded by snow-covered mountains, Lukla has mountain weather. Sometimes, this weather changes unfavorably and causes a flight delay. In such a case, the helicopter will be charted upon your request by Mountain Ascend Treks. The fare per person will vary from a helicopter to helicopter or from company to company. The fare will be roughly between USD 500 to USD 3000. The helicopter has a capacity for 4 to 6 passengers, and it can fly even at the low visibility of 1500 m, while the twin otter flies at the high visibility of 5000 m.

Day 4: Trek To Khartitang (3900m) Via Zatrawala Pass (4704m) 7 Hrs (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

After breakfast, we follow an ascending trekking trail that connects Chutenga with the Zatrawala Pass. Then, we continue walking to Zatrabok and enjoy the spectacular view of mountains, such as Numbur Himal, Kongdi RI, Karyolang peak, and so on. Following this, we follow a descending trekking trail that takes us to Khartitang at 3900 m.

Day 5: Trek To Kothey (3600m) 5 Hrs (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

After having breakfast, we follow a descending trekking trail that takes us to juniper and rhododendron forest and ultimately to Kothey.

Day 6: Trek To Tangnang (4356m) 5 Hrs (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

After having our breakfast, we head towards Tangnang, Sabal Tsho-Lake, and the Hinku valley. The trail is scenic, and we see the breathtaking view of Kusum Kanguru.

Day 7: Acclimatization (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

Today is an acclimatization day, which means, we have to prepare ourselves for tomorrow’s higher altitudes. Your trekking guide/climbing will provide information on this. Acclimatization also means a resting day. It means a time to give a rest to your legs and heart that have walked uphill and that has beaten. Further, acclimatization also means hiking to the nearby areas.

Day 8: Trek To Khare (5045m) 4 Hrs (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner

We climb up along the lateral moraine of the glacier and see the awesome view of Mera Peak.

Day 9: Acclimatization At Khare (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

Today is an acclimatization day, which means, we have to prepare ourselves for tomorrow’s higher altitudes. Your trekking guide/climbing will provide information on this. Acclimatization also means a resting day. It means a time to give a rest to your legs and heart that have walked uphill and that has beaten. Further, acclimatization also means hiking to the nearby areas.

Day 10: Trek To Mera La (5415m) And Base Camp (5300m) 5 Hrs (Overnight At Tented Camp With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

We progress along the snowy glacier and approach the pass.

Day 11: Trek To High Camp (5800m) 5 Hrs (Overnight At Tented Camp With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

Today we continue to the high camp. We will be blessed with the stunning panoramas of giant mountains rising above 7000m i.e. Chamlang (7290m), Makalu (8475m) and Baruntse (7220m) to the east, Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8501m), and Nuptse to the north and Ama Dablam, Cho Oyo (8153meters) and Kantega to the west

Day 12: Mera High Camp To Mera Peak Summit (6654m) And Trek To Khare (4900m) 10 Hrs(Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

Today, the whole crew wakes up at around 1 a.m. for preparation. The climbers have to wake up around 2.30 am. We have our breakfast and put on crampons and rope. Then we embark on our journey to the summit. It takes around 4-6 hours to reach the summit of Mera. From the summit, we can see the spectacular views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m) Nuptse (7,855m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7,129m) Ama Dablam (6,812m) Kangtega (6,779m) and many more. We then retrace our steps down to high camp. After a rest accompanied by some hot soups/tea, we continue down to Khare for the night.

Day 13: Reserve Day For Contingency (Overnight At Tented Camp With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

If the weather is unfavorable, we will not be able to summit the Mera Peak on day 12. Day 13 is needed in case we are not able to summit.

Day 14: Trek To Khothey (3600m) 5 Hrs (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

We leave the mountains behind and descend to Tangnang and trek along the same trail. At Kothey, we celebrate our success.

Day 15: Trek To Zatrabok 6 Hrs (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

We trek back to Zatrabok. The trail offers a magnificent view of alpine vegetation like huge rhododendron forests.

Day 16: Trek To Chutenga 5 Hrs (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

Today we head towards Chutenga. The trail ascends until we reach the Zatrawala Pass and then again descend until we reach Chutenga.

Day 17: Trek To Lukla 4 Hrs (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

The trekking trail descends to the valley and takes you to the suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River and is easy to do, and we will be walking most of the time along the Dudh Kosi River. Later this trail joins with Lukla, from where we catch a return flight to Kathmandu, the city of temples. And it is in Lukla, we feel that we have done the world’s best trek in 14 days.

Day 18: Fly To Kathmandu And Farewell Dinner (Overnight At Hotel With Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner)

We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If you are interested, then Mountain Ascend Treks help you in souvenir shopping. Later in the evening, you will have a farewell dinner in a Nepali restaurant, where you can see Nepali dance. Also, there will be Nepali music and songs. Along with these, there is a lot of tourism activities that you can do in Nepal. Some of these are jungle safari, biking, and mountain flight.

Day 19: Departure From Kathmandu (Breakfast Is Included And Transportation Is Provided)

Today is the last day of your trip. We make sure that you reach the Tribhuwan International Airport on time for departure. You will reach the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. We will keep in touch with you through emails. Since Nepal is the cheapest tourist destination in the world for any tourism activities, Mountain Ascend Treks is always ready to provide you with service.

Departure Date

Starting From 1st January To 30th November

Click Book Now to Book Between 1st January 2022 to 30th November 2025 as per your available date. We don't impose our date on you. We are happy to serve on your selected date.

For More Details :
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Included

All airport transfers from arrival to departure
18-day adventure, 16 of which include 3 meals a day
Round-trip airfare between Kathmandu/Ramecchap and Lukla
All Climbing Gear (Including boots, harness, and helmet)
20kg baggage allowance in flight and during trekking
Porter service
Airport transfers
English-speaking, government-licensed Trekking Guide
English-speaking, government-licensed Climbing Guide
Climbing permit for Mera peak.
All applicable trekking and climbing permits
3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on B&B plan
Government taxes, entrance fee, equipment fee, and other applicable fees
First aid kit
Trip certificate
Farewell dinner
Mountain Ascend Treks t-shirt

Excluded

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
International airfare and airport departure tax.
Nepal entry visa- You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying $25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying $40 and $100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos).
Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
Personal trekking equipment.
Tips for trekking staff and drivers (you will absolutely want to show your gratitude to your sherpas and porters).
Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Price Includes’ section).

Equipment required for mera peak

The following are what we advise you to obtain in the way of equipment and gear before trekking in Nepal, and are meant to keep you mobile and comfortable in a range of expected weather conditions. Trekking gear can be rented or purchased in Kathmandu at cheaper prices, remember Nepal is the home of Mount Everest, there are plenty of choices and our staff can assist you with the necessary arrangements. Except for your day pack, all luggage will be carried by porters. There is an allowance of 33lbs/15kg per person. Additional personal items not needed for the trekking portion of the trip can be checked in the hotel’s storage room for no extra cost.

The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.

This is a porter-supported trek where the equipment for two clients is carried by one porter. Santosh supplies a trekking duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. It is required that you bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.

The weight limit for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flights is 33 pounds per bag. This is combining both the duffel bag and the daypack. Exceeding this limit results in an additional fee. When this happens, sometimes the airline sends your bag on later flights and this can be very problematic so, we recommend you pack carefully and not exceed the weight limit. There is a storage room to leave your non-trekking stuff at the Hotel Gaju.

General

4-season sleeping bag
Duffel bag complimentary provided by Santosh
Daypack
Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights, and evenings, and for altitudes above 13,000 ft)

Upper Body – Head / Ears / Eyes

Sun hat provided by Santosh
Wool or synthetic hat that covers the ears
Sunglasses with UV protection
Headlamp
Neck warmer (For winter)

Hand

Liner gloves
Heavier shell gloves (For winter)

Core Body

T-shirts (2)
Lightweight expedition thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Water/windproof shell jacket (preferably breathable fabric)
Synthetic sports bras (for women)

Lower Body – Legs

Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
Nylon hiking shorts
Softshell and hardshell trekking pants
Water/windproof trousers
Casual pants

Feet

Liner socks
Heavyweight socks (For winter)
Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
Light shoes/sneakers
Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)

Medicines And First Aid Kits

(Please note Santosh’s team will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However, we still recommend you bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)

Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
Anti-infection ointments
Band-aids
Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
Sunscreen (SPF 40)

Miscellaneous, but Important!

Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
Airline tickets and itinerary
Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
Water bottle/bladder
Water purification Iodine tablets
Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)

Optional

Adjustable trekking poles
Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
Binoculars
Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman

This list is only a guide.

While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.

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Most frequent questions and answers

What is a trekking peak?

Trekking Peaks are the mountains that can be approached in a day to the summit from their base camp including a return to the basecamp. Trekking peaks are generally between 5000m to below 7000m. The climbing permits for these peaks can be obtained from Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). These peaks are also called NMA Trekking Peaks.
What are the physical fitness criteria to climb a peak in Nepal?
To climb high elevation peaks, health and fitness are a paramount criteria. The level of fitness required is proportional to peak elevation and route difficulty and length.

Is Mera Peak dangerous?

No. In comparison to other treks in Nepal, Mera Peak is less risky and challenging. It has the lowest fatality rate and is known as an easy summit.

I have never climbed peaks before. Can I go peak climbing?

There is always a first time for everything including peak climbing. There are non-technical peaks, which can be climbed safely by a fit trekker and even slightly technical peaks can be attempted by a novice climber with a professional climbing guide.

Who can climb a Mera Peak?

There are no restrictions to climbing a Mera Peak since anyone with appropriate fitness and skills can attempt Mera Peak climbing. Climbing Mera Peak can also be taken as a guide where you can learn basic technical skills like fixing ropes, climbing rocky area, walking over steep edge, and so on.

Is there any age limit for trekking Peaks Climbing?

You must be 17 years to get a permit for a trekking peak in Nepal.

PAYMENTS & EXTRA COSTS
When I pay the remainder of the money on arrival in Kathmandu, how do you take that money? US cash or credit card?
We accept all major currencies. You can pay the balance in cash or with a credit card. Please note we charge a 13% fee for credit card payments so it’s much better to pay your balance in cash.

When is the best time to climb Mera Peak?

Spring and Autumn are the finest seasons for climbing Mera Peak. These are the best time of the year to climb Mera Peak because the predictable weather, warm climate, less rainfall , and no sudden weather change.

How much does it costs to climb Mera Peak?

Climbing Mera Peak can costs you around $2500 depending upon the routes, duration, itinerary, and travel agency you choose.

Can I use credit cards in the places I visit while trekking?

Generally, most places in Nepal don’t take credit cards so they are of limited use. There are ATMs in Kathmandu and you can get a good exchange rate withdrawing rupees. The ATMs in Kathmandu generally charge a $5 USD service fee in addition to any charges that you might incur from your bank. These ATMs also often have a limit of 25,000 rupees per day (about $215 USD).

What extra costs can I expect?

Our trekking packages are pretty much all-inclusive from the time you arrive in Nepal. We generally suggest you plan on about $300 or $400 for extra expenses including tips. Extra expenses include items such as your Nepal Visa, sleeping bag or down jacket rental, showers, Wifi, snacks, and charging electrical devices at tea houses along the way. We also suggest you plan on having extra funds available in cash or on a credit card in case your flight to Lukla is canceled and you decide to charter a helicopter.

What about extra hotel nights?

We can arrange extra hotel nights for you in Kathmandu before or after the trek at an additional cost. Please let us know before you arrive in Nepal so we can make the arrangements as required

PREPARATION
What type of insurance should I have? Where can I obtain a policy?

Travel insurance is mandatory and obtaining it for the days you are trekking is your responsibility. Please email us your proof of insurance before arriving for the trek.

What is a climbing permit?

Climbing Permit for trekking peaks is a legal document issued by the Nepal Mountaineering Associationauthorizing the climber to attempt the climb on designated peaks or routes. Attempting a climb without a permit is illegal.

Do I need a climbing permit?

Yes, climbing permits are required to climb any peak above 5000m and it is illegal to do so without a climbing permit.

Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, rescue insurance is required while climbing.
Which is the best season for peak climbing?
In general August to November and March to May are two climbing seasons in Nepal.

Do I need to join a climbing group?

There is no legal requirement to join the climbing group however climbing solo is an unsafe practice. It is recommended to hire a guide even for simple routes.

ABOUT THE TREK
How much time is generally required for trekking peak?

It varies for different peaks and weather conditions. Generally, most trekking peaks require one or two days to summit from the basecamp. The access time varies also and depends on peak location and peak elevation.
How difficult are the trekking peaks?
It depends on the Trekking Peak. There is a variety of peaks available ranging from non-technical through easy technical to difficult and very difficult technical routes.

ROOM AND BOARD
Where will our drinking water come from?

We provide all the meals on the trek but don’t provide water. The best option is to treat the local water either with chlorine/iodine tablets or to use a steri pen. The tea houses will give you good quality free water and you can also get along the trail but you will need to treat it. If you are using the tablets make sure they dissolve completely (about 30 mins). On most treks, you can buy mineral water along the trail. A liter of mineral water at lower elevation tea houses costs around $1 USD but at higher elevations can cost up to $4 so the cost can add up.

Where do we eat our meals?

On popular trails, we will stay in lodges and guest houses and the meals will be cooked for you with continental menu meals often available as well as soups and noodles and rice dishes; on some routes, there will be a limited choice and on some more remote routes only local Nepal Dal Bhat and curry or instant noodle soups will be available. In the base camp, your Sherpa guide will prepare meals for you from instant dry meals.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
What problems can arise on altitude?

At high altitude, your cardio-pulmonary system is affected by low oxygen density and you can suffer from general breathing difficulties to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) as well as your skin is susceptible to sunburn if not protected by clothes or sunblock. The AMS is preventable through appropriate trekking pace and undertaking acclimatization.

PRACTICAL MATTERS
What happens if the flight from Lukla or Kathmandu is delayed?

The flights between Kathmandu and Lukla are generally reliable but if the weather is not good they can be canceled for the entire day. Our 14-day package includes one buffer day in case of delays but we suggest that you schedule a couple of extra additional days in case of delays at the end of your trek. If your flight is delayed in Kathmandu we will rebook your flight for the next day. We may also be able to provide an option for a privately chartered helicopter. If you choose to take the helicopter this can cost an additional $150 to $500 or more depending on availability and group size. Extra hotel nights ($30) and meals in Kathmandu are not included when flights are delayed although we will make arrangements for you. If your flight is delayed in Lukla we will provide the accommodation and meals at the cost.

Will I be flying from Ramechhap or Kathmandu to reach Lukla?

As of April 2019, almost all of the Lukla flights have been diverted to Ramecchap from Kathmandu due to construction and overcrowding at Kathmandu Airport. Ramecchap is a small airport about 5 hours drive from Kathmandu. Please read our blog post for the current situation.
Is there any communication while we are trekking?
It all depends on the area with most of the trekking routes having local VHF Phones; increasingly more places get mobile coverage of varied capacity; in remote communication is not available or very limited so the only option would be a satellite phone.

What type of shoes or boots should I wear?

You need comfortable trekking shoes preferably with Gore-Tex style lining for ultimate comfort and thick vibratim soles to have a comfortable walk on rocky paths. On snow routes, you will also require crampons, climbing harnesses, and on many climbs the ice axe.

How much does it cost to climb Mera Peak?

The cost depends on the peak you wish to climb and the number of climbers in the group. The costs of the climb consists of trekking cost, transportation costs (airfare or surface transportation), equipment and staff requirements, climbing duration, and permit costs. Please consult us.

Do you have any extra charges for solo travelers?

We don’t have extra fees for solo travelers who join an existing group. However, if you are the only one who signs up for a departure date we do charge an extra $20 per/day as a porter fee. If an extra fee applies our team will let you know about the extra fee before you book or the extra charge will be added automatically when you book the trek online. If additional guests do sign up and join your trek this fee will be waived when you arrive in Nepal.

Can I get a refund if I don't finish the trek?

It’s sometimes the case that trekkers finish ahead of schedule or they end up stopping the trek early for health or personal reasons. If this is the case please understand that we can not offer any refunds for unused days on the trek. Please understand that our costs are the same as we have an obligation to pay our guides and porters for the time they have committed.
What is your cancellation policy? How about other terms and conditions?
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