6 Lesser Known Facts About Mera Peak Climbing In Nepal

Mera Peak (6,641 meters), a fascinating & scenically beautiful mountain, is the renowned & highest hiking peak in the country of Nepal at the Khumbu Valley. Placed on the border of popular Khmbu province & dominated by Mount Everest, Mera Peak climbing is a chance to all the adventure lovers who're fit physically.

The stunning panoramic views of Mount Kanchanjunga, Mount Makalu, Mount Everest, Mount Cho – Oyu, and Mt. Ama Damblam can be seen from the top of Mera peak. Everest can be viewed to the north over the massive unclimbed south face of Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge. Under favourable circumstances, it is potential to ascend the peak and descend back on the similar day. There are many reasons why Mera climbing should be added in any Nepal sightseeing tour.

Below listed are a few lesser known facts about Mera Peak climbing:

1 – Mera Peak feature three distinct summit & they're South Mera Peak (6064m/ 19890 ft), Central Mera (6,461m/ 21,190 ft) and North Mera Peak (6,476m/21,240 ft). Usually hikers trek to Mera Central though the tallest one is North. Because of massive crevasses & glacial variations in the trail to Mera North, it's secure to trek Central.

2 – Mera stands tall to the south of Everest & rules the watershed amid the densely wooded gorges of the Hinku & Hongu Drangkas.

3 – The main peaks noticeable from the encompass Mt. Everest (8848m), Kanchenjunga (8586m), Chamlang (7319m), and Nuptse (7855m) among others.

4 – The ascend of is made from the La pass (5415m) on the Northern Face, which joins the valley of Hongu to the Hinku valley. expands to the South of Everest & dominates the alluring and remote gorges of Hinku and Hongu of that region.

5 – Mera feature some crevasses around, and the trail can be long & demanding. The tour from La to the peak is steady with an exceptional mountain panorama of the Eastern Nepal Himalayas.

6 – As there're no lodges in either the Hinku or Hongu valleys, adventure hikers should be self-contained which makes it even more enticing to those in hunt of sheer mountaineering adventure.

If you are looking for the best alternative of Mera peak climbing you can go for Island Peak climbing which is a massive adventure in itself. Nevertheless, if you have the time and budget you can opt for both of these adventure tours.