Mera Peak is officially
the highest among all 18 permitted trekking
peaks. Mera Peak rises approx. 11 ikilometers
to the south of Mt. Everest. Climbing Mera Peak
is moderately challenging, and for many first-time
Nepal climbers Mera Peak offers a thrilling
opportunity to try some Himalayan rock and ice.
The climb is not too technical except you will
need good adaptation to altitude and some basic
experience with climbing equipment, including
ice axe and crampons.
As always, the key to a successful trip at
high altitude is a slow start and plenty of
time to acclimatize.
The approach trek up to Mera Peak gives us
the opportunity to explore both the rich Sherpa
culture and the wilderness areas of the Hinku
Valley. The trek can be started at Phaplu airstrip,
Lukla airstrip or Tumlingtar airstrip after
30 minutes flight from Kathmandu. Our trekking
staff will meet you at any of these remote airstrips.
We will walk through lush green hills, forests
of rhododendrons and bamboo, and deep river
gorges. Our Sherpa staff will set a base and
high camps to allow preparing for the summit
and resting.
The trek and climb of Mera Peak is fully supported
with everything we need for each day. Our Sherpa
climbers, if necessary, can train less experienced
(but physically fit) trekkers on how to use
ice axe and crampons. Our responsive Sherpa
staff will make sure that the fixed rope is
set up properly, and assist all the climbers
to reach the summit.
Our Sherpa family guides are well trained in
both ice and snow climbing; most have been climbing
high peaks for at least 15 years. Some of those
high peaks include Everest, Makalu, Dhaulagiri
and KanchEnjunga. Yak Tail Treks family trek
and guide staff are well trained, responsible,
pro-safety, and pro-security.
As a small Sherpa family-operated trekking
company with low overhead, Yak Tail Treks is
able to serve individuals and small groups on
flexible schedules. Our family staff guide treks
and climbs not only at peak season, but all
year round, weather permitting.
