Summit ascent Mera Peak 6,461 m

This challenging trekking tour takes you to altitudes of up to 6,461 m. The tour is designed to give you enough time to acclimatize to the altitude, which is crucial for success on this trekking tour. The ascent to the summit is not technically difficult. However, it requires a very good level of fitness, a head for heights and surefootedness in pathless firn and scree terrain, which can also be snow-covered and icy. Summit aspirants should be familiar with the use of ice axes and crampons. Short steep sections on the ascent to the summit can have a gradient of up to 40° – they are secured by the guide. You must be able to carry your daypack yourself for the entire tour. The daily walking times are between 4-7 hours and you will cover up to 1,300 meters of ascent and 1,600 meters of descent. On the day of the summit ascent, we are on the move for up to 10 hours. The overnight stays in tents at altitudes of up to 5,800 m and the summit ascent require adequate equipment, fitness and self-discipline. You should therefore prepare yourself well for the trek.

Services included

• 21 days guided tour and organization with Nepalese, English-speaking guide
• 3 x overnight stays in a good, proven hotel in Kathmandu in a double room (single room at extra charge)
• 13x overnight stays/full board in lodges during the trekking in a double room
• 2 x nights/full board in the tent camp (2 persons/tent)
• Entrance to Makalu Barun National Park and all fees
• Jeep transportation from Kathmandu to Phaplu
• 1 domestic flight Lukla – Kathmandu
• City tours Kathmandu according to program
• Luggage transport with porter – only daypack must be carried by yourself
• All transfers on site
• Local support team and porters (max. 12 kg per person)
• Safety & high-altitude medical care: complete first-aid kit with high-altitude medicine, oxygen meter (oximeter), satellite phone

Services exclusive

• International flight
• meals and drinks not mentioned
• Voluntary tips (approx. 80.- €)
• Visa costs (approx. 34.- €)
• Possible increase in fees and/or fuel surcharges
• Personal

Our recommendation – we are also happy to advise you personally if you have any questions:

Clothing

Mountain boots (min. category C), hiking socks + spare, hiking trousers, wind and water-repellent overtrousers, softshell jacket, thermal layer: e.g. Primaloft or down, wind and water-repellent overjacket (e.g. Gore-Tex), long ski underwear for the day of the pass, warm hat (tip: also take a buff – good against the wind), sun hat / sun cap, very warm gloves: preferably a multi-layer system: thin silk inner glove, windproof finger gloves or mittens, Spare gloves (preferably down mittens), 1-2 changes of underwear

Clothing tip: Merino wool clothing and socks from Kaipara (discount for customers)

Personal equipment

Sleeping bag (suitable up to comfort range minus 20°C), possibly a thin inner sleeping bag, sleeping mat for tent trekking (tip: Exped downmat lite), sunglasses with very good UV protection, sunscreen SPF 50, lip balm, small toiletry bag, trekking towel, earplugs, photo equipment, cell phone/charging cable/power bank, ID/cash/credit cards, small first aid kit with personal medication/blister plasters/bivy bag, headlamp, drinking bottle or drinking system at least. 1 liter, thermos flask, snacks (muesli bars, nuts, dried fruit, multivitamin tablets)

Technical equipment

Telescopic walking poleswaterproof trekking bag (tip: hard-wearing bags made of Tarpaulin with at least 80 liters have proven their worth), small daypack approx. 30 liters including rain cover and/or waterproof inner pack sack (tip: also take garbage or freezer bags – also good for dirty laundry), we also recommend a lockable small travel bag (deposit luggage not needed during the trekking in the hotel)

Important for the summit ascent

Clothing (very warm down jacket, extra warm trousers, fleece underpants, warm overtrousers e.g. padded or down) and footwear should be suitable for temperatures down to -30°. Well-insulated, crampon and waterproof (shell) mountain boots are required for the summit stage. Gaiters are required. Good LED headlamp with spare batteries.

Glacier equipment: You will receive a detailed list with the detailed travel information. Glacier equipment can be rented on site.

Please pay close attention to our information on this website under Country Information/FAQ and Requirements. Further information about this trekking trip can be found in the trip details, which we will send you on request before you book your trip or when you book your trip. Passport and visa requirements, vaccinations and our recommendations on insurance cover are important and must be observed.

This trip can only be carried out if the minimum number of participants is reached. If this is not reached 28 days before the start of the trip, Hiking Inspirations may cancel the event. However, in the event of a cancellation, we will endeavor to make you an alternative offer. Please refer to our additional information in the travel conditions.

The tour operator is Hiking Inspirations GbR, Katja Dörig & Arno Aigner.