About Mera Peak Climbing
Mera Peak Climbing is one of the highest trekking peaks of Nepal which is situated at an altitude of 6476m from sea level. It is located in Khumbu region which is the most preferable climbing peak than other climbing peaks. From this peak climbing, we will get mesmerizing views of the mountain like Mt Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, and Cho Oyu. And these five mountains are listed as the world’s tallest mountain in the world. This peak climbing is perfect for both novice and experienced climbers with trekking experience, good fitness, and proper preparation. It is one of the most popular peaks climbing of Nepal where every year thousands of trekkers visit Nepal for this peak climbing.
This peak climbing is ideal peak climbing which is perfect for adventure and mountain lovers. It gives trekkers the chance to climb at an altitude of 6476m, so physical fitness is most needed while embarking on this peak climbing. On this peak climbing, we need three trekking permits the local area permit, Makalu Barun National Park permit and Mera peak climbing permit. You can collect these permits at Kathmandu or at Lukla Check post. It is a thrilling adventure journey in the Khumbu region which combines climbing and trekking venture.
On this peak climbing, we will pass through the beautiful Sherpa villages of Khumbu region. The villages like Lukla, Paiya, Panggom, Ningsow, Chhatra Khola, Kothe, and many other beautiful villages of this region. On these villages, we get an opportunity to know about the culture and traditions of the Sherpa people. The trail is full of lush rhododendron, pine, fir forest, waterfalls, and river with mesmerizing views of the mountain. This beautiful peak climbing is the hidden gem of the Khumbu region with stunning views of the five of the highest peaks in the world.
Mera peak climbing difficulty
Among all the peak of Nepal, Mera peak is the highest peak which stands on the height of 6461m from sea level. Mera Peak climbing is a challenging but easy peak climbing where a climber does not need technical climbing skills but must have a basic mountaineering skill. Climbers must know how to use climbing gear like crampons, an ice axe, ropes, hammer, and other gear which are used while climbing. Some of the basic factors which may bring difficulty while climbing Mera Peak are:
Altitude: Altitude is major difficulty while climbing every peak of Nepal. Mera peak stands on the height of 6461m, and it is very common to suffer from altitude sickness. At the altitude of 2000m from sea level, usually trekkers suffer from altitude sickness and the starting point of this peak climbing is 2680m. So, there is a high chance of suffering from altitude sickness while embarking Mera Peak.
Weather and climate: The weather and climate are the basic difficulty factors while climbing a mera peak. In the high Himalayan land, the weather and climate are very changeable. The temperature is much colder than the low land because the peak is located at an altitude of 6461m.
Routes: This route follows through the Mera glacier where the route consists of snow and ice slopes where the temperature is 40 degrees. The glacier is very dangerous at high altitude because the weather and temperature are very changeable. While summiting Mera peak, the route does not head up straight.