MERA PEAK CLIMBING —

NECESSARY INFORMATION 2019

(UPDATED)
AUTHOR – HIKING NEPAL

Highlights

Mera Peak is the

highest permitted
Trekking Peak of
Nepal

It contains three
main summits:
Mera North
6,476m, Mera
Central 6,461m,
and Mera South
OUR SERVICES 6,065m.

Mera Peak (6476 m) is the most popular and the Mera Peak
highest Trekking Peak of Nepal that fascinates the Climbing in Nepal
is considered more
stunning Mountaineering views of 5 mountains over
adventurous and
8000 meters altitude — Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Cho
less challenging
Oyu 8201m, Mt. Makalu 8485m, Mt. Kanchenjunga than other
8586m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m and several other peaks in trekking peak in
Everest Region Everest Region
WHICH SUMMIT WE CLIMB
— MERA NORTH OR MERA
CENTRAL?
Most of the tour operator organize
Mera Peak Central not Mera Peak
North Summit. The reason is unclear.
Mera North is actually less steep than
Mera Central and easier to climb, and
herein may lie the reason: it means the
slopes look more likely to avalanche
and therefore a better bet for more
experienced climbers who move more
quickly and are familiar with skills
such as ice axe arrest. Do not expect to
find any big commercial operators
offering climbs of Mera North. — 7
things to know about Mera Peak

History
The first ascent of Mera Peak was made on May 20,1953
by Jimmy Roberts and Sen Tenzing, who appear to have
climbed the central summit.

MERA PEAK DIFFICULTY ACCOMODATION

Experienced climbers it is a
technically straightforward ascent,
the main hurdle being proper
acclimatization to the high altitude.
Many adventure tour companies
offering guided trips to the
mountain for clients with little or no
mountaineering experience. All
climbers are recommended to
partake in preparative fitness and
altitude training before attempting
an ascent.
MERA PEAK IS COMBINATION OF BOTH TREKKING
AND CLIMBING. USUALLY WE WILL BE AT LOCAL
TEA HOUSE LODGE IN TREKKING PORTION. THE
CLIMB STARTS FROM THE MERA LA AND TENTED
CAMP IS REQUIRED AFTER THAT- HIGH CAMP AND
FOR A PRE-PLANNED BASIC MOUNTAINEERING
COURSE DAY.
Best Time to Climb
April, May, October, and November are the most
suitable months for a pleasant and secure climb. The
weather is also very suitable during those months. You
won’t have to face wet and rainy days. Neither it is very
cold
Climbing Permit

Spring (Mar-Apr-May) — USD 250

Autumn (Sep-Oct-Nov) — USD 125

Winter (Dec-Jan-Feb) — USD 70

Summer (Jun-Jul-Au) — USD 70

Sagarmatha National Park permit —

Approx. USD 34

TIMS card — Approx. USD 10

Permit
Island Peak Climbing – You would need special Island
Peak permit along with Sagarmatha National Park
Permits, TIMS card (trekking information management
system

OTHER BASIC INFORMATION INCLUDE SOME ENERGY BARS —

CHOCOLATE BARS, GRANOLA BARS, DRIED
Temperature ranges from +30º C to -15º FRUIT, CHOCOLATE-COVER ESPRESSO
C BEANS, CAFFEINATED GEL PACKETS,
So you need to pack right gear, Some are listed
below: GRANOLA & ENERGY BARS. CLIMBERS
Waterproof Shell Jacket, Pant NEEDS PLENTY OF ENERGY FOR THEIR
Down Vest and Jacket
Casual Trekking Clothes CLIMBING DAY. THAT’S WHY WE
Sunglasses (UV Protection) RECOMMEND SOME FOODS FOR THEIR
Head Scarf
Neck Gaiter JOURNEY. IF POSSIBLE, LET’S PLACE ALL
Mountaineering Gloves THEM INTO YOUR BACKPACK.
Light Weight Shoes/Sandal
Trekking Boots
6000 m Mountaineering Boots
Snow Gaiters