| MERA PEAK EXPEDITION | ||
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Grade: Mountaineering
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Duration: 25 days
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If trekking has made you crave for more adventure, Mera Peak (6476m)
in Khumbu region of eastern. Nepal is not only a test of your climbing
skills but also prime viewpoint for the array of soaring mountains
in the regions. The easiest peak to climb in Nepal, not requiring
technical skills, is located east of Lukla between the Hinku and
Hongu valleys. |
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| The first section of the trek to Mera Peak follows the classic route taken by the early expeditions to Everest. From Kathmandu, we drive on the scenic highway to Tibet and turn right at Lamosangu towards Jiri, the tailhead. Jiri at 1860m is a terrace of houses cascading down the hillside. Another pleasant village on the way is Junbesi. It is a picturesque Sherpa settlement with Numbur peak (6959m) towering above it. There is also a school built by Sir Edmund Hillary. | ||
| If most trekking trails in Nepal have a north-south orientation, this route goes east-west with few high altitude ups and downs. The village of Pangum (2850m) contains a traditional paper factory, popularly called rice paper, but actually made from the bark of the daphane bush. The trek to Mera Peak is a detour from the popular route up Khumbu. The scenic rewards are tremendous with panorama of the world's highest mountains (Mt.Everst, Mt.Lhotse, Amadablam, Makalu, Baruntse & Kanchenjunga) spread out before you. And then there is the feeling of accomplishment of having climbed a Himalayan peak. | ||
| ITINERARY | ||
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Day 1-2
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Arrive in Kathmandu - Transfer to Hotel - Welcome dinner. Full day sightseeing tour around ancient Stupas , Temples & Palaces of Kathmandu. | |
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Day 3-12
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Drive to Jiri (1860m)- Khasrobas Sete (2575m) - Junbesi (2676m) - Nunthala (2300m)- Khari Khola - Zatre Dalda - Thuli Kharka - Tashi Wongma - Rest day. | |
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Day 13-15
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Thaknak (4365m) - Dig Kharka - Khare (5000m) | |
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Day 16-18
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Mera La High Camp (5415m) - Acclimatisation & preparation day - Ascent Mera Peak (6461m) | |
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Day 19-22
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Thaknak- Dig Kharka - Dingma - Lukla Overnight Sagarmatha Resort. | |
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Day 23-24
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Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel - Time on own. | |
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Day 25
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Trip ends after breakfast . transfer to international airport for departure | |