Day 01: |
15 Oct.2010, Arrival day in Kathmandu
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft). After time to get refreshed remainder you may relax at the hotel, evening you will meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about next day trip and overnight at Hotel.
(Welcome dinner Included) |
Day 02: |
16 Oct.2010, Complementary sightseeing or free day
This morning after breakfast you can have a free day on your own or you can join for complementary sightseeing in Kathmandu. If sightseeing we take to visit the highlights of Kathmandu valley as Kathmandu Durbar square, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. After day sightseeing evening prepare and check the equipments for the expedition and introduce with fellows members, Guide and chances to ask remaining question you may have and briefing about the trip and overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast included) |
Day 03: |
17 Oct.2010, Kathmandu- Lukla:35 min flight; 3-4 hour trek
(Trekking times only; stops not included) Take an early morning flight to Lukla, and get your first real peak of the Himalayas on the flight, arriving at the Lukla airstrip deep in the Khumbu region. The remaining day will be spent preparing for the expedition and becoming acclimatized to this altitude. Over night in Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 04: |
18 Oct.2010, Lukla - Chutok: 4-5 hours
Experience your first breakfasts in the mountains whilst the Expedition to Himalaya team organizes the porters to carry the luggage and gear and then you commence your adventure through Surke village where local legend says that this area was once a lake; hence the soil is really fertile. You reach your destination to Chutok (2,780m/9,121ft) for overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 05: |
19 Oct.2010, Chutok - Pangkongma: 6-7 hours
After short smooth walking path ascending, on the way you will cross over Chutok La (2,945m/9,662ft) and take a steep decent of 300m (984ft) to reach your campsite. Overnight in Pangkongma (2,850m/9,350ft).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 06: |
20 Oct.2010, Pangkongma - Khure(Ningswa): 5-7 hours
Today your trek north along the ridge of the river Hinku Khola. It takes the whole day to reach Khure but you are rewarded with fantastic views of 6,500m (21,325ft) peaks, Sanu Himal, Mojang Himal and Mera Himal. Overnight in Khure(Ningswa).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 07: |
21 Oct.2010, Khure(Ningswa)- Chhatra Khola: 7-8 hours
An early start is required for you to reach your campsite at Chhatra Khola. The path fallow ascends and descent to Chhatra Khola but you will see incredible view of Mera Range, Mojang Himal etc. Overnight in Chhatra Khola (3,500m/11,483ft).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 08
& 09: |
22-23 Oct.2010, Chhatra Khola - Kote - Tangnag: 4-7 hours
The trail ascends from Chhatra Khola to Kote through forests. The following day is another short day as you trek in the shadow of Mera Himal along the ridge of the Hinku Khola. Tangnag is a summer grazing area with the simplest of lodges and shops starting to develop. Overnight in Tangnag (4,350m/14,272ft).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 10: |
24 Oct.Oct.2010, Tangnag: Rest
Another an acclimatization day is essential here; it is in a superb setting surrounded by stunning peaks. There is a huge moraine in the north of Tangnag where a beautiful glacial lake, Sabal Tsho is dammed which is definitely worth a visit. A cairn (5,270m/17,290ft) on the flanks of Kusum Kangguru can also be rewarding and beneficial for acclimatization. Our climbing Sherpa provide you training course.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 11: |
25 Oct.2010, Tangnag - Khare: 3-4 hours
You follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines and to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to your camping spot, Khare (5025m/16,486ft).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 12: |
26 Oct.2010, Ice climbing practice near Khare
This morning after a breakfast, we prepare our gear for ice climbing just above the Khare and need to walk couple of hrs from where there are good views of the Mera La and the route up the mountain. This will also be a time for practicing few hrs Ice climbing and our leader will teach you and instruct about the climbing. After few hrs practicing at glacier, stroll back to camp and final preparation of our equipment and packing of our mountain bags and overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 13: |
27 Oct.2010, Khare - Mera Base Camp: 3-4 hours
A very short trek allowing for as much acclimatization time and a day walk as you make your way to Mera Base Camp. Reaching the pass Mera La (5,415m/17,766ft) allows us to see spectacular views; we then descend 100m (328ft) towards the Hongu side and set up base camp in the moraine below the ice. Overnight in Mera Base Camp (5,350m/17,552ft).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 14: |
28 Oct.2010, Mera Base Camp- Mera High Camp: 4-5 hour
Making your way to Mera High Camp can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses here. You make your way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. You set up a high camp and from here the views are outstanding, with Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and more piercing the skyline. Overnight in Mera High Camp (5,750m/18,865ft).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 15: |
29 Oct.2010, Mera High Camp-Summit (6,476m/21,247ft) - Mera Base Camp: 7-9 hours
You commence your summit day in the early light and end up with a 100m (328ft) ascent with rope and ice climbing to reach the summit. The magnificent views of Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,029ft), Cho-Oyu (8,201m/26,906ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,940ft), Makalu (8,463m/27,766ft), Kangchenjunga (8,586m/28,169ft), Nuptse (7,855m/25,770ft), Lubuche (6,145m/20,160ft), Chamlang (7,319m/24,013ft) are spectacular from the summit. You then retrace your steps to Mera Base Camp.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 16: |
30 Oct.2010, Mera Base Camp - Hunku valley: 5-7 hours
From the Mera La you descend into the Hunku valley. After about few hours you stop for lunch by a lake and then continue to the Hunku river, which you follow for another few hours to yet another spectacular campsite by the 'White Lake'/Lampokhari near Chamlang Himal. Overnight in Hunku valley (4,900m/16,076ft).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 17, 18 & 19: |
01-02-03 Nov.2010, Hunku valley - Mingbo La B.C - Mingbo La pass - Pangboche:
You will start demanding trek from Hunku Valley and spent first night at Mingbo La B.C (5,400m/17,717ft), second day you will have experience crossing Mingbo La (5,815m/19,078ft) through the two sides. To reach Pangboche after a long few days of hard mountaineering and trekking is a delight! The comfort of the lodges in this occupied village is a warm welcome, which you feel, is well deserved.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 20: |
04 Nov.2010, Pangboche- Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hours
A steep descent of around 1500ft/500m leads through bird filled rhododendron bushes and fir trees to the Dudh Kosi River. Crossing this on yet another suspension bridge, we climb up the opposite side of the valley to reach the contouring path leading back to Namche Bazaar. Namche is the perfect place to enjoy some well-deserved celebrations. Overnight in Namche bazaar (3,400m/11,286ft).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 21: |
05Nov.2010, Namche Bazaar - Lukla: 6-7 hours
Descending path brings you to Lukla where you started your trek three weeks ago, on arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax and you spend your last evening amongst the mountains. Overnight in Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included) |
Day 22: |
06 Nov.2010, Lukla - Kathmandu:
Early morning fly to Kathmandu, giving you a last glimpse of the Himalayas and a reminder of your achievements. Transfer to your hotel; the day at leisure to rest, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights you missed during your first day in Kathmandu and evening celebration dinner together. Overnight in Kathmandu.
(Breakfast & farewell dinner included) |
Day 23:
|
07Nov.2010, Farewell Friend
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal.
Cost: Camping Trek (top)
1 Person: USD 3000.00
2 Person: Per Person USD 2500.00
3-4 Person: Per Person USD 2000.00
5 or more: Per Person USD 1800.00
Cost: Lodge Trek
1 Person : USD 2200.00
2 Person : Per Person USD 1800.00
3,4 Person : Per Person USD 1600.00
5 Person or more : Per Person USD 1550.00
Cost includes:
Camping Trek
1. 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with 3 star bed & breakfast
2. Permit fee of Island Peak
3. Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking &
Peak climbing period
4. Food: Food for trekking & Peak climbing( Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
5. Staff: 1 Base Camp Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide & necessary porters
6. Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport
7. Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight
8. Park fees of Everest region
9. Trekking crews of insurance
10. Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
11. Our service charge
Lodge Trek (Tea House)
1. 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with 3 star bed & breakfast
2. Permit fee of Island Peak
3. Meal: All meal during the trek best available hotel/lodges or tea house
4. One experience trekking guide/Climbing Guide & necessary porters
5. Park fees for Everest conservation
6. Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight
7. Insurance for Guide & Porters
8. All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses
9. Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer
10. Farewell dinner
11. Our service charge
Cost does not includes:
1. PERSONAL equipment for climbing & Trekking
2. Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
3. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
4. Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed
5. Trekking Sleeping bag & Jacket
6. Tipping (Tips)
7. Bar bills & Beverage
8. Departures taxes for International flights |
|
Important Note and Optional Activities: Your safety is of paramount concern whilst traveling with Expedition to Himalaya. Please note that your trek leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, however as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, the health of member can all contribute to changes the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
Acclimatization
Our Mera Peak Trek itinerary is planned with a high degree of minimization of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to kill. The higher the altitude the less oxygen there is in the air. On the summit of Kalapattar (5554m/18192ft), Everest Base Camp (5357m/17575ft) for example, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Your body needs many days to adapt to this so for a safe trek it absolutely essential to allow for sufficient time for acclimatization. Sensible planning is therefore required to minimize the risk of AMS.
We advise specially the guest(s) with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS.
Expedition to Himalaya itineraries are designed to try to prevent AMS but it is important to remember, some people can be more susceptible than others.
Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements
Expedition to Himalaya only employs and train Nepalese leaders and local staff. By employing and training local people they put something back into their communities. Expedition to Himalaya currently train all their Guides in the following courses and your Mera Peak Climbing leader will be one of the fully train Trek Leader.
1. Intensive Wilderness First Aid - KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
2. Trekking Guide Training - Nepal Government's Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism
Training Centre of Nepal.
3. Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association Of Nepal)
4. English Language - KEEP
5. Conservation & Biodiversity - KEEP
6. Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (optional) Nepal Mountaineering Association
Our Trek Leaders obviously speak the English language but consider this is not our mother language and this enables a Expedition to Himalaya traveler to pick up and use a few of the local greetings and get first hand experience of the local culture. The guides and porters know the route direction like the back of their hand, they practice the local culture themselves and they are extremely passionate about their country and it shows.
Our operation is smooth as a safety concern; there will be one Leader, one assistance leader and one sherpa porter on each group of two. This ensure if in case one get sick, it would not disturb the itinerary, the trip still running as plan as in itinerary. And please understand that our groups start from 2 and maximum it goes up to 10 which is good team to communicate and facilitate in every manner.
Porters Protection: Each trekker is allowed his/her gear bag weighted not exceeding 20/25kg that Expedition Himalaya strongly stand on porters rights and solely against any exploitation on it's operation. And we are closely working with CPN (care porter Nepal organization)
Responsible tourism practice: Trekking is gently in the Himalayas during the recent days, areas like Everest, Annapurna & Langtang. We therefore do our best to reduce minimal impact on each trip to the mountain and all Expedition to Himalaya trips aim for 'zero footprint' impact on the natural environment and the people who live off it's resources. We enforce a number of do's and don'ts for our customers and staff when out in the wilderness.
Experience, Health & Fitness Require for Mera Peak Climbing
Mera Peak Mountain is not that much technical but little technical difficulty for 50m from the top (6,476m/21,247ft), it is a hard climbing part of your expedition, slope sections of 35° ice or snow. You should have your previous experience how to use Ice axe and crampons, although not mandatory. A pre climb, rock climbing training for two days here in Kathmandu and one day Ice climbing course at the base camp make you skillful of using ropes, ice pick, harness, crampons. Walking from Mera to Migbo La is an amazing section of your glacial walk, a real wilderness adventure.
Mera Peak expedition usually require maximum 8 hours of walking and normally 6-7 ours everyday; Climbing to the top of Mera peak and crossing Migmo La are the challenging section of your adventure. You should be prepared max 12 Km of walking or jugging exercise everyday 3 months before your Mera Paek starts because you are walking on high altitude for long and short days. And also you must need a positive attitude and a strong determination; previous hiking experience preferred and technical experience preferred.
To join the Mera Peak climbing and have a good chance of success, you must have:
Lots of willpower, tolerance of harsh conditions and reasonable fitness, good health and physical condition. It is vital that participants with pre-existing medical problems or conditions make these known to Expeditiontohimalaya at the time of booking. Medical and evacuation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. It is also important that you consult your doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements for your trip. Expedition to Himalaya reserves the right to require a medical certificate prior to booking your trip.
A Day on your Trek...
Your sherpa cook knock your door and says 'Good Morning' Bed Tea 'sir' at 6 am in the morning. After a while you will offer a basin of hot water to wash.
A variety of breakfast of many choices according your order, and you are off to trek for more then 3 hours through the forests, hills, mountain and local villages. You will stop at pleasant surroundings for hot lunch for an hour.
You will then walk 3 or more hours depends on the places and facilities for camping places, stop for the night camp, you will then offer tea or coffee some light snacks then explore the area or relax until dinner is served at the warm dining hall, and many choices of excellent food.
In the evening read or discuss among yourselves or with your crew about your spent days and next day(s). You will then encourage to sing or sang and they will show their traditional dances. Sometime you will spend playing cards and "Penny ante" card games are popular in Nepal, and the crew would love to teach you their 3 card poker-like game, among others.
Finally, go to bed which is two-men occupied room and foam mattress for a well deserved night's rest and you will also served with hot water rubber bag to keep you extra warm.
Pre Trip Meeting
Prior to all our expeditions and treks, we host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of your itinerary starts in the morning during the breakfast and introduced your trek Leader mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the your trek and to introduce you to other team members.
Accommodations
Accommodations are included in the trip cost and Expedition to Himalaya has chosen the best deluxe accommodation for 4 nights in Kathmandu, and 19 nights comfortable two men camping tent, foam mattress, 4 season sleeping bag will be provided. We maintain standard comfort in every matter based on the enforceable conditions such as weather calamities. All hotel accommodations & tent is based on twin share, and will provide you single supplement if there is different sex; at no extra charge. On request single supplement will be charge US$150.
Meals during Mera Peak Climbing
Freshly cook Meals on full board basis will be provided by our experienced and trained cook during the trek with high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety. Three meals (Nepali, Sherpa, Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian cusions) will be provided from the camp according Himalayan Glacier menu. Each day dinner and breakfast will be provided in the same camp you spend the night. Lunch camp will be fixed on a pleasant surrounding.
Equipments for Mera Peak Climbing
To join “ Mera Peak Climbing” we suggest having the equipments listed in our check list.
a) Route Map for Mera Peak Climbing
Route maps are just representation of the trekking routes. This does not represent the exact geographical conditions.
b) Departure Dates & Price for Mera Peak Climbing
Trekking & Climbing Seasons
The best months are September, October & November during the Autumn season and after mid March, April & May during the spring season are consider as the best seasons for attempting trekking and Climbing Mera Peak although we do have some departures during some other months as well because we would like to offer some opportunity.
Additional Information
(top)
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone: 977-1-4420451 / 016212816(Office) and mobile No: - 97719841341954 alternatively, you can mail, info@expeditiontohimalaya.com
|
