GuideMeet overland trip
Mera peak
Overland trip across Nepal. Available on request, typical duration 18 days. Mera Peak (6,476 m / 21,247 ft) is Nepal’s highest official trekking peak, situated...
- Countries: Nepal
- Organized by: Sanjay Lama
- Supported vehicles: 4x4 van
- Dates: Available on request
- Duration: 18 days
- Status: Open to join
Mera Peak (6,476 m / 21,247 ft) is Nepal’s highest official trekking peak, situated in the remote Hinku Valley of the Solukhumbu region. It offers a classic mountaineering experience without requiring steep technical rock or ice climbing, making it the premier gateway for ambitious trekkers stepping into high-altitude mountaineering.
Quick Facts
Parameter Details: Elevation6,476 meters (21,247 feet) Location: Hinku Valley, Mahalangur Range (Sagarmatha Zone) Climbing Grade: Alpine Grade PD (Peu Difficile) / Moderate Snow Climb Duration:16 – 18 Days (Lukla to Lukla) Best Seasons: Spring (Pre-monsoon: March–May) & Autumn (Post-monsoon: Sept–Nov) Major Sightings: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Kanchenjunga
Key Highlights Unrivaled 8,000-Meter Views: From the summit, clear skies reveal five of the world’s six highest peaks—Mount Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga—alongside Ama Dablam and Baruntse. Straightforward Mountaineering: The route consists mostly of non-technical glacier walking. Basic equipment—crampons, ice axe, harness, and jumar—is used, making it accessible to fit trekkers with proper guidance. Wild, Pristine Approach: Unlike the busy Everest Base Camp trail, the journey through the Hinku Valley offers secluded pine forests, rhododendron groves, and traditional Sherpa settlements.
Route Overview & Climbing Experience The journey typically begins with a flight to Lukla before heading east across the Zatrwa La Pass (4,610 m) into the remote Hinku Valley. As the trail ascends through Kote and Tangnag, dramatic granite walls give way to open alpine valleys and high glacier basins. The final ascent kicks off from High Camp (5,800 m), where climbers tackle a steady, snow-covered glacier slope under headlamps. The last 30 to 40 meters to Mera Central feature a short, steep snow dome that requires a fixed rope and jumar to reach the sharp summit crest.
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Available on request — 18 days.
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