Mera Peak Climb

Vertex Holidays presents 'Mera Peak Climb' an exciting adventure of great thrills standing on top, one of Nepal's highest trekking peaks. Mera Peak stands at the height of 6,476 m / 21, 246 feet, located far-east of Khumbu and Everest region.An adventurous trek to reach on the foot of Mera Peak at base camp, taking a higher route. Where climb leads over Naulekh and Kalo-Himal, above Lukla town and the airport to enter hidden pockets of Hinku valley.A lovely walk into dense tree lines covered with rhododendron, pines, and juniper with birch. As vegetation and trees stop as the country changes into rocky moraine, snow, ice to reach Mera Peak base camp.Where we have ample time for acclimatization with climbing practice exercise, before the ascent to the summit of Mera Peak.The climb of less technical challenges leads to strenuous, exhausting uphill, but with time and endurance where all can make it. The climbing grade of Mera Peak, we have listed as 'F' which means "Facial Easy" a straight-forward peak to ascent. The climb takes you on deep snow and icy path with high altitude gain at every step to reach the summit. Although a less technical peak requires good climbing gear for own safety and to enjoy the adventure.The grading for the climb, used from popular and renowned French / Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification Systems. Which is the best and simple way of grading on alpine-style climbing of a day or more. Mera Peak Climb begins with an exciting scenic short flight from Kathmandu to land at Tenzing & Hillary airport in Lukla. A nice busy Sherpa town where most treks and various adventure around high Khumbu and Everest starts and ends. From Lukla, on leaving the last human settlement heading towards absolute wilderness around remote areas where there are no villages. Except for some few cattle herder temporary huts and shades, that also serve as small, simple tea-house and shops.Leaving Lukla, walk into a nice forested area and then steep up to cross Zatwar-La pass and Naulekh Himal ridges. Which forms a barrier in between the Dudh Kosi River of popular Khumbu areas with remote quiet Hinku valley.As walk heads at the end of Sagarmatha National Park, to reach the boundary of Makalu, Barun National Park, and Conservation Area. Where Mera Peak is located, direct south of Mt. Everest and west of Mt. Makalu and Baruntse Himal. The walk continues through lovely woodland past a few small cattle grazing pastures of Solu-Khumbu villages, to reach Mera Peak base camp. To make the climb successful, accessible, and safe where the high camp is set right beneath towering Mera Peak. The next day an early morning start for a long stretch climb, with safe and precautionary measures avoiding deep crevices. Then after vigorous walks challenging your strength and stamina on uphill slopes to reach the summit of Mera Peak.Enjoy, breathtaking panorama of the stunning high Himalayan mountain range with the world's five top tallest peaks. Facing Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu towards north includes near views of Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga towards the far-east horizon. Feeling on top of the world standing at 6,476 m / 21, 246 feet high. After a great feat, achieving our goal and highlight of the adventure descend safely back to base camp. Where return journey takes you on the same scenic trails to reach Lukla for the last overnight stop around the Khumbu area. The next morning a sweeping flight brings you back to Kathmandu, after an incredible adventure of a life-time experience on Mera Peak Climb.