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Mera Peak is situated in the Sagarmatha Region, Mahalangur Range, with its altitude rising until 6,476 meters, (21,247ft). Mera Peak is one of the highest trekking peaks in Nepal. It contains three main summits: Mera North (6,476 meters), Mera Central (6,461 meters) and Mera South (6,065 meters) as well as a smaller “trekking summit”, visible as a distinct summit. It is a good mountain for trekkers who would like a straightforward introduction to mountaineering.
Mera Peak Climbing is followed by a short and exciting flight to the mountain airstrip of Lukla and after continuous trek for days through the high and lovely valleys, you will get to the area of Mera. Although physically very demanding on account of the altitude, the climb on Mera Peak is not technically difficult as ascending snow slopes rarely exceed 40 degrees. You don’t require much experience to ascend Mera peak except your physical fitness and willing to do it.
If you are planning for Mera Peak Climbing, you can use direct domestic flight to Lukla or in case you love trekking then you can walk from Jiri to Lukla. There are various methods to reach the Base Camp apart from the easy route and normal route. If you are willing to view the panoramic views of the different Himalayas like Kanchenjunga, Makalu then the High Camp is the perfect spot to color your dreams. You will get endless opportunities to enjoy the white mountains. In additional, Northern part of the Mera Peak is termed as a straight forward for climbing.
Great Nepal Treks & expedition is one of the best company to manage the program for mountain expedition and peak climbing in Nepal. It is operated by the expert and experienced local team who have almost stepped the mountains for 20 years. Book your plan with us and feel that you are in safe hands.
Arrive in Kathmandu. You will be welcomed by a Great Nepal Representative at the airport and be transferred to your hotel. You will have a brief explanation about the travel itinerary. Stay overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Early morning board a flight to Lukla Airport, also commonly known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport. It will be a marvelous mountain flight and the flight itself can be no less than an adventure. In less than 30 minutes, you will reach Lukla while enjoying the breathtaking views of the mountains during the flight. Stay overnight at a guesthouse.
After a delicious breakfast at Lukla you will begin your journey towards Chutanga (3020m/9908ft), which takes approximately 4 hours easy treks. Stay overnight at Local guest house.
Trek from Chutanga to Tuli Kharka which takes approximate six hours (6hrs). We climb down to Khartitang at (3900m/112795ft) passing through the Zatrawa La Pass (4610m/15124ft). Stay overnight at Local guest house.
The next day you will again follow the same routine and start walking towards Kothe approx 5 hours, by passing the Osila Kharka (4060m/13320ft) and Gondishung (4180m/13720ft) you will reach at Kothe. Stay overnight at Local guest house.
After breakfast, early in the morning you will again start trekking towards Tangnak (4358m/14297ft), approximately 4 hours to reach Tangnang. While trekking towards Kothe you will enjoy the breathtaking view of South face of Mera Peak throughout the day. Stay overnight at Local guest house.
On this day you will visit Sabal Tsho Lake and take a short hike to the cairn (5271m) on the flank of Kusum Kangguru (6367m). Stay overnight at Local guest house.
On the pleasant morning, after your breakfast you will again start to trek towards Kahare (5045m/16551ft) approx 4 hours. Stay overnight at Local guest house.
For the trek to Base Camp (5300m/17388ft), you are going to climb for a minimum of three hours. Then, you will reach your destination at Mera-La (5415m/17765ft). Usually, that pass will be enclosed with snow from November to April. Again the views from the pass are impressive. You will move down about a 100m on the way to the Hogu Side and prepare for the Base Camp (5300m/17388ft), below the ice. Stay overnight at Tented camp.
After completing a day of rest and acclimatization, the next day you will be trekking to the High Camp. You have to ascend for 5 hours and reach at High camp (5,415m/17765ft) and set up the high camp and make preparation for the next day to get to the summit. Normally, the camp will be covered with snow from Nov – April. Again the view from the pass is spectacular. You will reach the High Camp. Stay overnight at Tented camp
Today is an unforgettable day for you because you are climbing to touch the summit of Mera Peak. You have to warm up your body and start your trek early the next and reach the summit after a few hours of trek. The smiling views of Pumori (7161m), Lhotse (8516m) Makalu (8463m), Lobuche (6145m) and Cho Oyu (8201m) are spectacular from the top. These are the most fantastic views that you can see from the summit. Don’t forget to charge your camera and save space to capture the Himalayas otherwise you will regret. Spend few hours at the summit and remember your well-wishers. Feel proud for a successful summit. After a few hours, you have to descend down carrying the images of all smiling mountains in your eyes, heart, memory and camera. Trek back to Kahare (5045m/16551ft) and rest well to overcome the fatigue of climbing. Stay overnight at Local guest house.
After exploring everything again you have to return from Mera Peak Base Camp to Lukla via Khare, Kote and Thuli Kharka. The beauty and amazing view that you will get to know in Mera Peak Base Camp is marvelous and you will remember it throughout your entire life. On the Fourteen day, you will trek back to Lukla where you can enjoy the farewell dinner with our team. Celebrate the happiness for being successful in fulfilling the dream to kiss the Summit of Mera Peak. Though you will have a painful body, the fresh memories of Mera Peak will heal them quickly. Overnight stay at Local guest house.
Hurry up to back up yourself since you are going to fly back to Kathmandu earlier if you are lucky with good weather. After 35 minutes adventurous flight, check in into the hotel. Take heavy and healthy shower to erase away all the organic dirt and dust collected during the trek. Be independent whole day of plan for special yoga, meditation, Spa or massage to make you fresh or perform special shopping. Join the cultural program with Nepali cuisine in the evening. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.
The day begins with the breakfast in your hotel; today you will be exploring the fascinating city of Kathmandu. Our first stop is the very sacred Hindu pilgrimage site, Pashupatinath Temple, it lies 6 Km from central Kathmandu. One of the holiest Hindu temples it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is the site for Hindu cremations. Pashupatinath is situated on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River; the main temple is built in pagoda style, has a gilded roof and beautifully carved silver doors. Then you will visit the famous Stupa, Boudhanath. This stupa is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and also has a strong Tibetan influence and community. Then after we finally visit Swayambhunath temple, from there we return to your hotel. Tonight there is a farewell dinner at a Nepalese restaurant with Authentic Nepalese cuisine and cultural show. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! Our representative will escort you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home, you have plenty of time to plan for your next adventure tour in the wonderful Himalayan country. There will be heart touching relationship between you and our company during this journey. We will be missing you and praying for your safe departure home.
To enable all trekking & expedition members to acclimatize well and hence maximize their chances of success, our trekking & expedition programs are prepared with sufficient time for acclimatization. Adaptation to the altitude takes time and there can be no short-cuts, even if supplementary oxygen is used in the final stages. The atmospheric pressure at the base camp is half of that at the sea level. A thorough program of acclimatization is built into the itinerary which consists of regulated height ascents, followed by descents and rests before the final ascent to the summit. Yes it is very important for all trekkers and climbers because this will prevent the climbers to get rid from altitude sickness.
Although our guides from Great Nepal Treks carry first aid medical kit, it is better to carry a supply of first aid items for your own personal use according to your health conditions. Here are the list of some general as well as some special medications you may require:
– Antiseptic cream (Betadine)
– Sunblock SPF 30+
– Throat lozenges
– Painkillers and anti-inflammatory such as Aspirin, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen etc.
– Band-aids, bandage, compression bandage and ‘Second Skin’ for blisters
– Re-hydration salts. (Trioral, Electrobin, Oral Rehydrating Salt)
– Dextrose glucose tablets
– Water treatment tablets
– Your prescription medications
– Antibiotics for longer climbing and expedition style trips
You will be affected by high altitude problems if it is your fist trip at a high altitude. The altitude has some important beneficial effects on the human body and your trips have been designed to enable these. Please familiarize yourself with the information on AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) and understand how to avoid it and read on benefits of high altitude and take advantage of these to improve your body’s metabolism.
Altitude sickness is the reaction of the body adjusting to decreasing amounts of oxygen. The high altitude slowly decreases the flow of oxygen means the higher you climb, the flow of oxygen is very thin resulting the malfunction of body. Altitude sickness most commonly occurs from above 2,800 meters (9,200ft) but this is different for everyone – there is simply no way of knowing your own susceptibility prior to being at altitude thus it is vital for you to monitor your own health. AMS occurs when the body is unable to adopt at the higher altitude having less amount of oxygen. At an altitude of 5490m (18000 ft.), the oxygen availability becomes just the half of the availability at sea level. While only a third of oxygen is available at the summit of Mt. Everest. Symptoms may be mild and subside/go away after a day’s rest, or if it is ignored it could lead to death.
Symptoms can appear within 1-2 hours although most often appear 6-10 hours after ascent and generally subside in 1-2 days as the body adjusts to altitude. They may reappear as you continue to go higher. Symptoms of AMS usually occur gradually and can be one or a combination of the following:
• Headache: Due to the less amount of oxygen in air, the blood influences the blood vessels to spread wide in order to supply more oxygen to the brain and which cause them to show the early symptom of AMS.
• Dopiness: The trekkers or climbers feel very sleepy but could not.
• Shortness of breath: The breathing pattern changes as the breathing becomes faster and deeper than normal in order to get enough oxygen and rapid pulse
• Loss of appetite and nausea: Despite of physical exercise, the trekkers don’t have an appetite to eat.
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
If one accumulates of fluid in the lungs and mild fever then, there is a chance of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). The filling of fluid in the lungs is Pulmonary Edema. The fluid blocks the passage of fresh oxygen to get into the lungs which causes the shortage of oxygen. Though the exact reason for the HAPE has not been identified, scientists think that pressure of blood vessel around the lungs is directly proportional to the altitude. As a result the smaller blood vessels leak allowing the fluid to escape to the lungs. The treatment for the HAPE victims is to give the oxygen at the rate of 4 liters a minute, using Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC). In case of unavailability of PAC bag or oxygen, one is taken down to the low altitude which is the only way of life-saving. HAPE can also lead to unconsciousness which may also results to death in a short period of time.
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
HACE is the accumulation of fluid in the brain due of the swollen blood vessels to the brain. HACE is also seen within a couple of hours and can send the patient to coma and take his/her life in just few hours likewise to HAPE. The excessive flow of blood to the brain due to the low-level oxygen causes vasodilation which eventually leads to leakage of blood vessels to the brain. A 4 to 8mg of dexamethasone is given as a first dose to those who suffer from such sickness and then 4mg Diamox is given an every six hours gap. Similarly, 2-4 liters/minute oxygen is given and one is taken to down if it is necessary.
Breathlessness
– A dry cough, developing to a wet one with blood-tinged discharge or saliva
– Tightness in the chest & blueness/darkness of face, lips & tongue
– Low fever up to 38°C/100°F
– Severe fatigue, progressing to coma
– Severe headache symptoms not relieved by painkillers or lying down
– Confusion, disorientation & drowsiness
– Nausea/vomiting
– Loss of balance or coordination
– Blurred or double vision/retinal hemorrhage
Certain medical conditions (such as respiratory disease) or medications (such as sleeping pills) can increase the risk of altitude sickness – it is important that you inform your guide of any medical conditions or medications before ascending to altitude. You can help your body to acclimatize and avoid altitude sickness by:
– Avoiding alcohol, tobacco and substances that can interfere with good delivery of oxygen to the body or cause dehydration
– Eating small, frequent meals high in carbohydrates
– Drinking plenty of water – the test of sufficient amount of water intake is ability to urinate colorless urine
– Taking it easy or have a rest. Walk at a slower pace than you would at sea level and avoid over-exertion
– Climb the mountain gradually and stop for a day or two of rest for every 600m/2000ft above 2,400m/8000ft
– Climb high but Sleep at a lower altitude if possible
– Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness
Since our Guides from Great Nepal Treks are very professional and well trained about altitude sickness, they will guide you during your trekking and expedition activities in Nepal.
Most travelers are able to successfully acclimatize by following the previously mentioned guidelines. However, there are instances where medical treatment is required. Ultimately, the best treatment for acute mountain sickness (AMS) is to descend to a lower altitude and rest. Early diagnosis is important. Acute mountain sickness is easier to treat in the early stages. The guide will monitor you all the time for symptoms and will pace you appropriately to minimize your exposure to AMS.Cooperating with the guide and reporting if any of the above-described symptoms are seen allows your guide to undertaking appropriate and timely action to minimize your exposure to AMS. Sufficient time for acclimatization (After 3000 meters) is also another method to minimize AMS. Following precautions can be done in order to get rid of AMS:
Don’t ascent up rapidly.
• Never use alcohol, sleeping pills and smoking.
• Drink more fluid 3-4 liters a day, clean boiled water / tea / coffee / soup / juice etc.
• Climb high and sleep low.
• Don’t go trekking alone, take guide/porter.
• Follow the advice from your guide, hotel, local people, guidebook.
• Descent if mild symptoms rapidly getting worse.
• Never leave or descent sick person along.
• Avoid getting cold.
• Take an easy and comfortable trekking route even if it is longer.
• Sleep more than normal.
Your Guide will carry some medications in First Aid Kit and may suggest for medication such as Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, combination of them or specific AMS medication. Standard and effective medication for prevention of AMS is Acetazolamide (Diamox) and it may be given to help improve breathing and reduce mild symptoms. This drug can cause increased urination. Ensure you drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol when taking this drug.With severe cases of AMS, our guide will contact our office in Kathmandu and arrange your evacuation by helicopter. Before we accept you on the trek we will require that you purchase health and travel insurance including helicopter rescue and hospitalization.
You never know when the unexpected situation comes and put you in hearse condition whether you are professional or beginners. Our professional guides do their best to make you well with first aid support. If the situation goes worse, you will be evacuated by Helicopter. You are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation. So, before coming to Nepal, please make your travel insurance. Ask your guide to arrange a runner to the nearest communication point and inform office about requirement of a helicopter. For evacuation, we require the name of the sick person and the exact location from where helicopter can airlift you. You should not leave the place after calling Helicopter for evacuation though you are feeling better than before.
On the trek, there is a facility of purchasing safe drinking water in teahouses.It is better if you carry the water purifying pills on your own. On camping trek, the water will be treated with Potassium permanganate or Iodine. On the trail, water from the streams is safe to drink, but better not to use it directly for drinking.
Security and a safe journey is our core objective of trekking. Our guide holds licenses issued by the Nepal Government and our staffs are local, honest, kind and genuine. But we also insist you to take care of your own personal belongings. If you are on ‘camping trek’ please take your main bag inside the tent once you reach campsite and put all bags and belongings in the middle of the tent when you feel sleepy. Your guide assigns a Sherpa on turn wise basis to guard the campsite throughout the night. If you are on ‘Tea house arrangement, never leave your baggage unattended and keep your lodge room locked when you go out. Feel safe since you are in the hands of ethical trekking company in Nepal.