Mera Peak in the Everest Region is one of Nepal's highest trekking peaks. This trip is quite challenging because of the high altitude compared to Island Peak and Lobuche Peak. On the summit of Mera Peak, you will see a stunning view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Kanchanjunga, Makalu, and many other peaks. The trek involves a climbing adventure, though you do not need any prior climbing experience. Our climbing guide will instruct you on how to use the climbing gear and will lead you to the summit and back. The only thing you will need is to be physically fit. You can see nice scenery, and the trek is beautiful too. There are three peaks – Mera North (6476 m), Mera Central (6461 m), and Mera South (6065m). We organise a climbing trip to Mera Central. Mera North is higher, but because of a huge crevasse, people do not climb this peak. Physically, it is one of the easier peaks to make the summit if we compare it with the Island and Lobuche Peak. If you have good acclimatization, then a normal fitness person can manage the trip.
Meals and Accommodation in Mera Peak Climbing
The meals and accommodation in Mera Peak are more basic than at Lobuche Peak or Island Peak trip because it started to be popular just years ago. There is still not much infrastructure built in this area. Tented accommodation and camping meals are provided during the climbing period. Climbers are recommended to have some energy bars for the climb.
Mera Peak Climbing Permit Fee and Procedure
The climbing fee for Mera Peak varies according to the seasons. While planning a trip to Mera Peak during the spring season (March-May) is USD 250 per person, the monsoon season (June-September) and the winter season (December-February) are USD 70 per climber, and the autumn season (September-November) is USD 125 per climber. In addition to this peak permit, you also need to have a Makalu Barun National Park Permit that costs Rs 3000 per person. Mera Peak permit is issued by the Nepal Mountaineering Association from Kathmandu, and the National Park permit can be obtained from Kothe, National Park Office, or Kathmandu, Nepal Tourism Board. The process of climbing permits will be done after your operator has made a garbage deposit of USD 500 to the Nepal Mountaineering Association Bank account and has paid the permit fee as per the mentioned season.
Internet and Mobile Phone Network in Mera Peak Trip
Most of the tea houses have a prepaid wifi card for the internet service. Most of the places you do not have access to your mobile network, so we provide a satellite phone for a group, in case any urgent communication has to be done. While choosing the local SIM card, NCELL is a bit better than NTC for this trip.