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Mera
Peak is the highest permitted trekking
peak of Nepal. It stands to the south of Everest
and dominates the watershed between the heavily
wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas.
J.O.M. Roberts and Sen Tenzing made the first
successful ascent of Mera Peak on 20 May
1953. The route they used is still the standard
route. There are many other routes to the peak,
but none of them are easy. Some of them require
crossing very high and difficult passes. This
leads to a true mountaineering experience.
In the end, all efforts and hard work is paid
off with spectacular scenery as Mera provides
one of the finest viewpoints in Nepal.
Mera Peak offers a panoramic view of
Chamlang, Kangchenjunga, Makalu, and Baruntse
in the east and the peaks of Cho-Oyu, Ama Dablam
and Kangtega to the west. Everest can be viewed
to the north over the massive unclimbed south
face of Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge.
Under favourable conditions, it is possible to
climb the peak and descend back on the same day.
Itinerary
Day 01 - 06 : Flight to Lukla trek
to Mera Base camp.
Day 07 : Rest and exploration at Base Camp.
Day 08 : Climb to High Camp.
Day 09 : Climb to Mera Peak Summit. Descent
to Base Camp.
Day 10 - 13 : Return trek to Lukla.
Day 14 : Flight to Kathmandu.
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