In Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition, your safety precedes every other thing. As this adventure entrails traveling in the remote mountainous region, we are always at the mercy of nature. During the trip, factors such as weather, natural disasters, or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can subsequently bring changes to the itinerary.
Although all the itinerary we provide to you is guided and standard; please note that your team leader has the authority to alter or even drop the planned itinerary of any part if it is necessary due to safety concerns. All the alternations or changes of the standard itinerary are made by the leader by taking into consideration the best interest of the whole group.
We give our best effort to stick with the above-mentioned itinerary; however, in case of any unpredicted event that is beyond our control, you need to be flexible and follow the guidelines as instructed by your leader.
Note: The company won't be responsible for any result of alterations to itineraries or any delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
Best Time to Climb Mera Peak
Climbers generally find the best time to climb Mera Peak in Nepal's pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. These periods, from March to May and September to November, offer favourable conditions with clearer skies and manageable temperatures.
During pre-monsoon, climbers can expect mild temperatures and blossoming alpine flowers. However, mornings may be chilly, so warm layers are essential. In post-monsoon, the air is typically drier, offering clearer views but cooler conditions, especially at higher altitudes.
Monsoon season brings heavy rains, making trails muddy and slippery, while winter months add snow and extreme cold, creating hazardous conditions. Climbing Mera Peak is typically not permitted during the monsoon and winter seasons due to safety concerns.
Permits and Regulations for Climbing Mera Peak
Climbing Mera Peak requires specific permits to ensure safety and preserve the environment. Trekkers need two main permits: the Makalu Barun National Park entry permit and the Mera Peak climbing permit. These permits are essential for access to the national park and for legal climbing on Mera Peak.
To obtain the Mera Peak Permit, Himalayan Scenery Treks manages everything. The Makalu Barun National Park permit costs around NPR 3,000 for foreigners, while the Mera Peak climbing permit by the Nepal Mountaineering Association varies by season (about $70 in spring and $125 in autumn). Rates are lower for off-seasons.
Essential Climbing Gears and Equipment
Climbing Mera Peak requires proper gear and preparation to ensure safety and success. Understanding what to bring and what your tour operator provides will help you pack efficiently. Here’s a breakdown of the essential gear for a safe climb and tips for handling the challenges of high altitude.
List of Required Gear for Mera Peak
For a successful climb, you’ll need several key items:
Crampons: Used to grip the ice and snow on the climb.
Ice Axe: Essential for stability while crossing glaciers and steep terrain.
Harness: Needed for safety when using ropes during climbing.
Helmet: Protects your head from falling debris.
Ropes: Essential for fixed lines and securing yourself on steep sections.
Additionally, you’ll need warm clothing to handle the extreme cold, including base layers, insulated jackets, gloves, and boots.
Safety Gear and First Aid
Safety is a priority during the climb. Ensure you carry a first aid kit that includes bandages, antiseptic, and any personal medications. Altitude sickness medications like Diamox are also crucial for preventing and treating symptoms of altitude sickness. Your tour operator and Sherpas will also have safety protocols, including emergency rescue procedures. Sherpas play a key role in maintaining safety by guiding climbers and managing risks on the mountain.
Preparing for High Altitude and Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness can affect climbers above 2,500 meters. Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Acclimatization is the best prevention method. Gradually gaining altitude helps your body adjust to lower oxygen levels. Make sure to drink plenty of water and eat high-energy foods. Staying hydrated and well-nourished supports your physical strength during the climb. Proper physical training, like cardio and strength exercises, prepares your body for the physical demands of high-altitude trekking.
Flight Delay in Kathmandu and Lukla
Tenzing Hillary Airport, also known as Lukla Airport, is the small but busiest airport situated in a wonderful valley fenced by high mountains. This airport has been carved into a mountain ridge and sites by a perilous three-kilometer drop. Because of the high location, the weather around here is erratic and is likely to be changed every few hours resulting in flight delays and cancellations.
Twin Otter and Dornier planes are the only modes of transportation to and from Lukla Airstrip. However, because of the unpredictable weather of the high mountains reason, there is always the risk of flight cancellation or delays. In some cases, the flights are delayed or canceled for 2 or more days. The long delays in the flight schedule may hinder your trip. However, we Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition, help you Charter a helicopter to or from the Lukla Airstrip, in case of flight cancellation or delays due to harsh and unpredictable mountain weather conditions. We will provide you with the best service to make sure that you are on schedule for your trip and international flight connection.
To charter a helicopter to or from the Lukla Airstrip, you will be charged approximately 2500 USD to 4,000 USD per Helicopter. The helicopter conveys 4 to 5 passengers at a time, so the aggregate chartered fee can be shared amongst the passengers (USD 500 to USD 3000 is applicable per person). The cost of this service is payable directly to our office, and later this can be submitted to the travel insurance company for reimbursement. Our company will provide you with all the required documentation for the claim.
Team Composition
Team composition is important to ensure the safety and comfort of the climbers. We observe high safety standards, therefore, for 2 International Climbers, we assign:
HST Accredited Climbing Leader
High Altitudes Assistance Sherpa
Cook
Base Camp Assistance and other necessary trek crew such as Porters, Yaks, and Yak man
Because of our high safety standards, team members would be added as per the number of international climbers.
Hotel and Accommodation on Mera Peak Climbing
Trek to the Himalayas is one of the favorite destinations for travel enthusiasts and adventure seekers all around the globe. Although the Himalayan region of Nepal is the most popular trekking destination in the world; there are a lot of things people don't have a clue about. While trekking to the high mountain region, you will not find the hotels and accommodations you see in the city areas.
The hotels and accommodations around the high Himalayan have fewer services and facilities. The hot shower may turn out to be simply a bucket of lukewarm water and the toilet may be a latrine behind the hotel. The private room can be a wooden cell with no furniture except a bed, mattress, and curtain in place of the door. So, while trekking to the mountainous region of Nepal, you need to be ready to stay in the less fancy and minimum facilitated hotels.
On the expedition Journey to Mera Peak, we provide you with a 2 to 3-star standard hotel while you are in Kathmandu (i.e. for 3 Nights). During your journey to Base Camp of Mera Peak, we provide you with the basic lodges and tea houses for your accommodation. The rooms of these lodges and tea houses are less fancier with just a bed, a pillow, and a blanket.
The lodges on the trail to Mera Peak are always crowded and in some cases, you may have to share a room with other trekkers or may have to sleep in the dining room. We put every effort to make your trek as cozy as possible. However, you need to stay flexible in some cases. We will accommodate the groups in the local lodges available each day. We send the porters ahead of us to pre-book the room for the next day (rooms cannot be pre-booked in all places).
During the Expedition, we will be staying in a tent. All the food is prepared by our expert cook. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. However, a single room will be provided on request and by paying a single supplement of USD 390.
In Kathmandu besides the 3-star hotel, some 4 / 5-star luxury accommodations are also available. If you want to change the accommodation plan for the luxury, please do let us know so that we can arrange and book the hotel for you for your Kathmandu stay.
Food and Beverages
All the food and Beverages included on the package to Mera Peak Climbing are provided by the company itself. The food is provided in the tea houses or lodges on the trail. We will have breakfast and dinner at the lodge where we stay overnight. On the everyday trek, our guide will decide the available place and stop for lunch. We highly recommend you bring water purification pills, to cleanse the water and drink during the trek. During the trek, there are options for buying bottled water and boiled water as well.
During the expedition period hygienic and freshly cooked food will be served to you. All foods are prepared at the camp by our highly experienced cook.
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu after the successful expedition, we will provide a farewell dinner consisting of authentic Nepalese cuisine.
Transportation
We at Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition provide all the necessary transportation facilities for your trip. We provide private vehicles for airport pick-up and sightseeing tours around Kathmandu. We likewise provide the flight to and from Lukla Airstrip for the
Luggage and Backpack
Your main luggage of yours will be carried by your porters during the trek. For your personal things, we highly recommend you, to carry a small handbag containing water bottles, cameras, sunscreen, and other things which you require daily during the trip. Making the backpack small and lighter will unquestionably assist you in enjoying the trip to its fullest.
You should simply convey the thing that is basic for your outing and the rest of the garments and different things can be left in the locker room/safe store of hotels. The hotels provide the locker room / safe deposit for free. So, don't hesitate to leave things that are redundant. While making the backpack or luggage for your trip ensure that the luggage doesn't exceed more than 15 Kg. Weight allowance at Nepal's domestic airlines is 15 Kg including your handbag. Excess weight is chargeable of USD 1.5 or more which will be the additional cost of our trip.
Guide and Porters on Trek
We provide you with a well-trained and experienced guide and porter for your trek. Our guide will assist you in every possible way to make your trips remarkable and memorable. Talking about the porter, we provide one porter for 2 trekkers each. The porters carry 20 Kg of total luggage (10 Kg from each trekker). We provide one guide for the smaller groups and if the group size surpasses 10 individuals; we will provide an additional guide for your trip.
Leaders and Staff Management
Climbing Leader and Staff Management are some of the most critical parts of the Expedition journey determining the success, enjoyability, and memorability of the trip. A highly experienced, skilled, and courteous climbing leader will make the expedition journey smooth and easy. At Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition, all the expedition crew members along with the climbing leader are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate leadership skills and personal aptitude. With an objective of sustaining local communities, Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition only employ local staff who have adequate knowledge about the culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, and history of their local region(s). The trek and expedition leaders have undergone the following training:
Intensive Wilderness First Aid
Trekking Guide Training
Eco Trekking Workshop and Adventure Meet
English Language
Conservation and Biodiversity
Rock climbing, Ice Climbing, and Mountaineering (for expedition leaders)
Personnel Expenses
Personnel Expenses are largely influenced by your habit of expenditure. We provide you with all the necessary food and accommodation facilities at the cost of your Mera Peak Expedition. So, you only need money to pay for your drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) and snacks while strolling on the trail. You will get a significant number of smaller shops on the trail to buy drinks and snacks.
Likewise, you can also use the money to buy souvenirs for the trip, entrance tickets, hot showers, tips, and many more. Note that, tips and gratuities are not mandatory, but it is fine if you wish to. If you feel like the service provided to you is excellent, then you can tip directly to the staff. Of course, there is no obligation to tip if you are disappointed with the service you receive.
As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate an amount of 5 - 10%of the total package price for tips. The amount you give depends on your budget and appreciation of their work.
Rescue and Evacuation
Nepal is a country full of heart-warming natural beauty and a magnificent travel destination for thrill and adventure seekers all around the globe. In spite of the fact that Nepal is an adventure paradise for nature lovers and thrill seekers. But in some cases, the thrilling experience comes up with a serious hazard. The most exciting, and joyful trip may backfire on us and we may have to be the victim of nature. Not only that while trekking in the high altitude rough terrains may also occur afflictions like a sprained ankle or even broken leg, appendix ruptures, hypothermia, skin infection, and respiratory infection.
If any of this misfortune happens to you, then it should be treated on time. If left untreated then you may even lose your life. If any of the above-mentioned affliction happens during your trip, we at Himalayan Scenery Treks and expedition will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital ASAP.
All the expenses made to rescue and evacuate you, are entirely liable to us. So, before departing on your trip, make sure that your travel insurance company has a policy to cover all the expenses in case any misfortune arises during the trip so that you can enjoy the trip to the utmost. If not, be ready to pay on your own once you arrive in Kathmandu. To learn more about Travel Insurance for the Trip to Nepal, please visit the Travel Insurance page in Nepal Travel Guide.
Alternative Climb Trekking Route: Island Peak Climb
For those seeking an alternative to the Mera Peak climb, Island Peak offers another thrilling adventure in the Everest region. Located near Mera Peak, the Island Peak climb is a popular choice among trekkers and mountaineers. The climbers who have already climbed Mera Peak also love this summit.
Standing at an altitude of 6,189 meters (20,305 feet), Island Peak is slightly shorter than Mera Peak but still presents a significant challenge. The climb requires proper acclimatization and mountaineering skills, making it a rewarding experience for those prepared for the journey.
The Island Peak climb offers stunning views of the Himalayas, providing a different perspective on the majestic mountain range and a memorable adventure for any climber.
