June 29, 2024
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Everything you need to know about Mera Peak climbing
Mera Peak is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal, situated in the Hinku valley of the Solukhumbu district. It boasts three summits: Mera North (6,476m), Mera Central (6,461m) and Mera South (6,065). Among these, Mera Central is the most frequently climbed.
Mera Peak Climbing Trek does not require technical climbing compared to other peaks. However, the views it offers are unparalleled. No other trekking peak provides such stunning views as Mera Peak does. It offers stunning panoramic views that include Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Mt. Kanchanjanga (8,586m), Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Makalu (8,485m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) – respectively the world’s first, third, fourth, fifth and sixth highest mountains – all visible in a single frame. Additionally, it provides vistas of other renowned mountains such as, Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7,129m), Peak 41 (6,649m), Nuptse (7,861m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Pumori (7,161m), Gyachung Kang (7,952m), Kangtega (6,782m), and many more.
Mera Peak was first summited on May 20, 1953, by one of the greatest Himalayan explorer, Lieutenant Colonel James Owen Merion Roberts, better known as Col. Jimmy Roberts, and Sen Tenzing, just a week before the historic first ascent of Mt. Everest.
How to reach there?
There are many options to reach Mera Peak, such as:
- Fly to Lukla (2850m) and trek via Chhutanga – Zatarwa La Pass
- Fly to Lukla (2850m) and trek via Paiyan – Panggom – Ramilo Danda
- Drive to Bung (1720m) / Khiraule (2400m) and trek via Cholem – Panch Pokhari – Khola Kharka
- Drive to Kharikhola (2100m) / panggom (2900m) and trek via Ramailo Danda – Chhatrabuk
Types of accommodation
Until a few years ago, reaching Mera Peak was only possible through camping treks. However, with the construction of new hotels along the route in recent years, we now primarily operate tea-house/ lodge trek to Mera Peak. The exception is one night at Mera High Camp, where we stay in tented accommodation.
Hong long does it take to complete the trek?
It takes 14 to 24 days, depending on the specific route or itinerary chosen. You can either return after summiting Mera Peak or continue the journey beyond Mera Peak and connect to the Everest Region through the Hongu Valley, which was first explored by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1952.
