Short Mera Peak Climbing - 4 Days

Nepal Visa Procedure

Get your Nepal visa before embarking on this Short Mera Peak Climbing. You can get it through the online site of “The Nepal Immigration Department” or at the airport, “On Arrival Visa”. Ensure you have a passport with 6 months of validity and a copy of your photo. The Nepal Visa costs are:

• 15 15-day visa costs $30
• 30-Day Visa Costs $45
• 90-Day Visa Costs $125

Travel Insurance while climbing the Peak

Travel Insurance is one of the most important documents while participating in the Mera Peak climbing from Khare. Moreover, NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) will also ask for the insurance before issuing the climbing permits. The insurance must cover medical bills, injuries, helicopter evacuations, trip cancellations, and other losses. Climbing Mera Peak is an adventurous trip that involves risky activities. Hence, your insurance should know about the activity you are going to take part in. Travel Insurance is specifically important in remote and rugged terrain while engaging in trekking and climbing activities.

Pre-climbing Training at Khare

After you arrive at Khare, the climbing Team of the Overland Trek Nepal will greet you with a warm welcome. Next, a climbing guide will introduce himself to you and begin the preparation with tips and training. It is a very crucial part of this trip, especially if you are a beginner. So, after you meet the guide, kindly listen to the guide, his tips, and preparation.

Best Time to Climb Mera Peak from Khare

If you are attempting to climb Mera Peak, then picking the Spring and Autumn seasons is a smart decision. These seasons deliver the most favorable weather and climbing conditions.

• Mera Peak climbing in the Spring season: This season is the most popular for trekking as well as peak climbing in Nepal, including Mera Peak. The day time usually warm with blue skies and good visibility.
• Mera Peak climbing in the Autumn season: Another prime time to summit Mera Peak is the Autumn season. The weather is stable with chilly nights and warm days. Likewise, the views are picturesque and Panoramic.

Overall, to get a better climbing experience, choosing the right time is very crucial. Generally, the days are bright with sunshine, and nights are chilly. Climbers get a huge benefit from the weather, with views getting clearer day by day.

How to get a Climbing Permit for Mera Peak from Khare?

Are you worried whether you can get a climbing permit from Khare or not? No need to worry. We just need your Passport and VisaCopy to issue the Mera Peak climbing Permit before you head to Everest. Overland Trek Nepal will handle the permit cards for this Short Mera Peak climbing from Khare. The guide himself will be there with the permit card. However, when you climb the peak directly from Khare, make sure you have the Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Region Municipality Permit Card. The other permit card you will require is the Makalu Barun National Park permit, which will be issued by Overland Trek Nepal. Here are the required permit cards needed for the Mera Peak Climbing:

• Mera Peak Climbing Permit Card.
• Sagarmatha National Park Permit Card.
• Khumbu Region Municipality Permit Card.
• Makalu Barun National Park Permit Card.

Foods or Meals in the Tent Camping

During the stay in Tent Camping, you will be provided breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. The meals will be limited, but we will make sure you get enough fuel to climb the peak. Usually, the food items are canned and packed like soups, stews, noodles, rice, vegetables, etc. Likewise, for the hot drinks, you will be provided with packed tea and coffee. Although in the teahouses of Everest, you may get various Western and Indian Cuisine, in high-altitude camping, several varieties are not possible. However, we recommend our clients carry some energy bars or snacks in case of some weather changes or extension of the days.

Difficulty level of Mera Peak

The Major Difficulty of the Mera Peak climbing is its elevation. It is the Highest Trekking Peak of Nepal, located at an elevation of 6476 meters. Though the technical section is not as difficult as Island Peak Climbing, the altitude of this Peak makes it strenuous for the climbers. In addition, the high altitude makes it difficult to breathe for the climbers due to a lack of oxygen. Moreover, some part of the Mera Peak Climbing Route involves glacial moraine and traversing crevasses. To navigate these parts, you must acquire climbing skills. With proper acclimatization, basic mountaineering skills, and an experienced climbing team from Overland Trek Nepal, you will successfully summit this peak without any difficulty.

Tent Camping in Mera High Camp

Before arriving at the Khare, you may stay in the basic teahouses with simple facilities like a comfortable bed, a dining hall, a hot shower, and even internet access. However, above Khare, you will spend the night in a Tent. Our crew members, the climbing guide and porters, will help you set up a Tent. A comfortable mattress will be provided to you. We suggest carrying a sleeping bag rated -20 degrees Celsius. Our crew members know the proper location for the camp where the stunning views of the mountains can be experienced.

Climbing Gear for the Mera Peak from Khare

If you have personal climbing equipment that you use often, then it will be handy. However, we also provide the rental climbing equipment from Khare. So, if you feel like carrying the equipment is difficult for you, get it from Khare. Our Mera Peak climbing package cost also includes an ice Axe, a Harness, crampons, a Carabiner, an ascender, & a Descender Lock. However, other equipment like a sleeping bag, climbing boots, gloves, etc., should be carried by the climber themselves. Get more details regarding the trekking and peak climbing equipment for Nepal.

Here are the basic gear and equipment you need for peak climbing in Nepal:

Clothing:

• Insulated Parka Jacket
• Fleece Jacket, Down Jacket, and waterproof Jacket.
• Breathable Shell Jackets and Pants.
• Base Layers
• Hiking Pants and Shorts.
• Warm Hat, gloves, and Neck Gaiter.
• Hiking Socks
• Mountaineering Boots.

Equipment:

• Ice Axe and Crampons.
• Harness, Carabiners, and Helmet.
• Trekking Poles.
• Sleeping Bag.
• Backpack of 60-80 Liters.
• Sunglasses with UV protection.
• Water bottles, headlamps, and toiletries.
• Personal First Aid Kit.

Altitude sickness and remedies during the Short Mera Peak climbing

Climbers will already start to feel the symptoms of Altitude sickness at Khare or Mera Peak Base Camp. It can happen due to the lack of acclimatization, rapid hiking, and lack of hydration. Dizziness, lack of appetite, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Insomnia, etc., are the major symptoms of altitude sickness.

If you start to feel these symptoms, inform your climbing guide immediately. Our guides are well-trained regarding altitude sickness and first aid. Moreover, they know how to prevent the sickness naturally without taking medicine as much as you can. The major ways to prevent altitude sickness during the climb are: staying hydrated, acclimatizing, taking Garlic Soups, eating nutritious meals, etc. If the case is serious, climbers should descend to a lower altitude or may even be rescued by a Helicopter Charter. That’s why Travel Insurance is most important in this kind of situation.

Booking Procedure and Payment Methods

Book your next trip in 2025 and 2026 to Mera Peak with Overland Trek Nepal. The booking procedure is very easy and simple through our website or via email, or via WhatsApp at +9779851138871. Also, we suggest our travelers go through the trip policy once.

Once you decide to prebook your trip with us, our clients must make a pre-payment of 20% of the total Mera Peak Climbing Cost for trip confirmation. You can make payment either through the payment gateway from the website package or via Bank Transfer.

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