Mera Peak Climbing Route Map

The Mera Peak Climbing Route map acts as a visual guide on the expedition. It highlights the essential details of the Everest region’s terrain and climbing route while showcasing prominent landmarks. The main objective of the Mera Peak Climbing Map is to help climbers navigate the climbing themselves. Boundless Adventure has carefully created the map, allowing downloadable and zoom-in and zoom-out features. Climbers can use the map even when climbing, as the map has offline access. Moreover, the Legend and Itinerary Highlights are significant features of the map that help people interpret the climbing map easily.

Legend of Mera Peak Climbing Route map

The different signs, symbols, and color coding of the Mera Peak climbing route map make the route map visually attractive. However, the symbols and color coding can be difficult to understand; thus, the map has a Legend. The Legend guides the Mera Peak climbing route map and helps climbers understand what each symbol and color represents. Going through the Legend of the map, one can easily interpret the map without any confusion. The Legend is in a thick orange color on the left side of the topmost part. It represents the following symbols:

Difficulty Level

Understanding the difficulty level of the Peak you will climb is necessary. However, the Mera Peak Climbing is quite adventurous. The Peak stands at an elevation of 6476m above sea level, making it one of the highest trekking peaks in the Khumbu region. The higher elevation of the Peak makes it challenging to climb in Mera Peak. The chances of acute mountain sickness are the primary concern during the climb. Also, the diverse terrain and unforeseeable weather make climbing to Mera Peak difficult. However, with good physical fitness, previous trekking experience, and good guidance, climbers can succeed in the climb.

Major Climbing route

The thick orange line represents the major climbing route on the Mera Peak Climbing route map. The color coding helps climbers to know their way and minimize the risk of getting lost. The climbing route to Mere Peak begins from Lukla to Piaya. From Paiya, the route passes through diverse landscapes, from lush forest to rough terrain, before reaching the Summit of Mera Peak. The route to Mera Peak passes through the villages of Pangkoma, Nigmsa, Chetrakhola, Kothe, Tangnang, Khare, Mera Base Camp, and Mera Hight Camp before reaching the summit. Afterward, the journey returns through the same route.

Secondary route

The orange dotted line in a Mera Peak Climbing route map showcases the secondary route. The secondary route is in the same region but not part of Mera Peak’s climbing. The way towards the iconic Everest Base Camp is the secondary route in the route map. The route to EBC and Mera Peak separated from Lukla. While the journey moves to Piaya from Lukla to Mera Peak, the journey goes towards Namche Bazaar for Everest Base Camp.

Driving route

The orange dot in a thick line in a Legend of a Mera Peak map illustrates the driving path. However, the journey to Mera Peak Climbing involves no driving section. The expedition commences with a flight from Kathmandu domestic airport to Lukla; after Lukla, it is all walking season, and during departure, the journey returns through the same flights.

Viewpoint

The sign of binoculars on the route map of Mera Peak Climbing depicts the expedition’s viewpoint. Although each section and step of the journey passes through the astonishing beauty of the Khumbu Valley, viewpoints are specifically for observing the beauty of the surroundings. Mera Peak High Camp is one of the notable viewpoints climbers encounter on their way to the summit of Mera Peak. From the viewpoint of High Camp, climbers can admire the surrounding beauties, including picturesque villages, mountains, and glaciers.

Mountains

A triangular-shaped structure with a snow-white color demonstrates the mountains. Witnessing mountain peaks during the expedition to Mera Peak is obvious, as the journey takes place within the home of approximately 300 mountains. Mount Everest (8848m), Mt.Lhotse (8501m), Mt.Makalu (8481m), Baruntse (7129m), Mt.Pumori (7165m), and Mera Peak (6437m) will accompany climbers throughout the journey to the summit of Mera Peak. The snow-capped peaks, which seem like smiling, will motivate climbers to walk further even when tired.

Check Post

Check posts are small buildings at selected points where trekkers must check-in and show their permits to continue their journey in the expedition. The local authorities manage the checkposts and aim to ensure the safety of the climbers. Climbers encounter numerous checkposts on their way to Mera Peak, and they should check in on each, including in Lukla.  The checkpost is not only for checking permits; it keeps track of the climbers and helps to find them in case they get lost. Furthermore, the checkpost also provides directions to the route if someone asks.

However, the checkpost is in Khare of Mera. They also check the National Parks of Makalu and Barun.

Monasteries

The Everest region is home to Sherpa inhabitants who follow the Buddhist religion. The monasteries along the way to Mera Peak showcase the respect and belief towards their religion. The monasteries along the way to Meras Peak are attractive, with decorated prayer flags and unique architecture. Climbers can visit the monasteries, seek blessings from resident monks, and participate in religious practice. Monasteries of Paiya, Thangnak, and Khare are notable on the way to the summit of Mera Peak.

Lakes

The blue oval-shaped structure in a Mera peak climbing map represents the lake. However, there are no specific and well–known lakes on the way to the Summit of Mera. Yet climbers pass alongside the soothing rivers. Also, there is a famous Gokyo Lake in the Everest region. The Gokyo Lake is a secondary route and doesn’t cover a Mera Peak Climbing route.

Suspension bridge

The suspension bridge is a prominent feature of the Nepalese Himalayas. The bridges are hung below suspension cables, which allow visitors to move quickly from one section to another. On the way to Mera Peak, climbers navigate through two types of suspension bridges: metal and wood.

Best climbing season

The Legend has included the best climbing season at the bottom. March to June and August to December are ideal for Peak climbing in Mera. March to June is Spring and early summer in Nepal, with pleasant and comfortable temperatures and pleasant weather. Likewise, August to December falls between Autumn and early Winter. Clear skies, excellent views, and stable weather during these times make Peak climbing the best.

Itinerary Highlight of the Mera peak climbing trip.

Mera Peak Climbing route map’s other prominent feature is the “Itinerary Highlight.” The feature provides each day’s itinerary to help climbers know their destination and stopover point. By going through the Itinerary highlight, one can prepare themselves accordingly. The Itinerary Highlight showcases the 17-day itinerary of the expedition to Mera Peak Climbing. Yet, we offer customizable options. The feature showcases the journey that begins and ends at Kathmandu. The brief itinerary of Mera Peak Climbing is of the following:

Day 01: Picks up from Kathmandu airport (1350m)

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Day 03: Fly to Lukla, Trek to Paiya (2730m)

Day 04: Trek to Pangkoma (2850m)

Day 05: Trek to Nigmsa (2745m)

Day 06: Trek to Chetrakhola (3150m)

Day 07: Trek to Kothe (3600m)

Day 08: Trek to Tangnang (4350m)

Day 09: Trek to Khare (5045m)

Day 10: Acclimatization at Khare

Day 11: Khare to Mera Base Camp (5350m)

Day 12: Mera Base Camp to High Camp (5780m)

Day 13: High Camp to Mera Peak (6476m), Back to Khare

Day 14: Trek to Kothe

Day 15: Kothe to Thuli Kharka (3900m)

Day 16: Thuli Kharka to Lukla (2860m)

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu