Luxury Mera Peak Climbing with Helicopter Return – 13 days

Why Mera Peak Climbing with Heli Return should be your first choice, and why with us?

Mera Peak is certainly an outstandingly stunning Himalayan summit that has become the first choice for trekkers aspiring to become climbers. And why not, after all, Mera Peak has it all that makes it among the top and first choices.

First of all, technically, Mera Peak is the simplest, easily climbable mountain, free from steep and deep crevasses and demanding sections, making it the safest mountain in Nepal for first-time climbers.

Additionally, reaching the Mera Summit does not require a special climbing permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association; a trekking permit is enough, which makes it more reachable than other mountains with similar features.

If we consider its location, although it lies in the home of Everest, the Mera Peak expedition will take you through some of the most uninhabited and rarely visited areas, giving you the feeling of being a true nature explorer.

All these captivating factors make Mera Peak the first choice for climbers and trekkers alike.

And, when you choose to join our luxury Mera Peak climbing expedition with a helicopter return, you will receive the true value of what has been promised to you.

• A true luxury throughout the journey, as promised
• The safest journey under the supervision of our expert Sherpa climbing guide
• A brief course on the use of safety climbing gear
• Helicopter ride not only on the return, but also at the start of the expedition
• Full logistical support with no hidden fees
• Private transportation for any land journey
• No need for lengthy, stressful Ramechhap travel

The best acclimatizing route was selected rather than the direct route, making the expedition reachable for all

Place your trust in us for your greatest adventure and the most remarkable milestone of your life.

What Peaks can you aim for after participating in our Luxury Mera Peak Climbing Expedition with Helicopter Return?

After you conquer Mera Peak as your first Himalayan adventure, you have truly stepped into the world of mountaineering as a real climber and conqueror of the Himalayas.

Now that you possess the skills and expertise gained from climbing Mera Peak, you may want to consider tackling the more exhilarating challenges of Ama Dablam, the world’s most beautiful yet thrilling Himalayan peak at 6812 m.

Or, you can also take on the technical challenges presented by Island Peak/Imja Tse (6165 m) or Lobuche East (6119 m). Himlung (7126 m) and Pisang Peak (6091 m) are also other favorable options to consider for your next adventure.

Upgrade your Kathmandu Stay

Already in our luxury Mera Peak climbing with helicopter return expedition, we are providing you with an elegant stay in four-star rated hotels in Kathmandu. Here, we kindly inform you that you can also upgrade to more lavish five-star hotels for a small surcharge. You can also select a deluxe room, suite, or single room as per your preference.

With lavish rooms, exceptional services, and stunning views, along with beautiful gardens, you will experience everything you can wish for.

On the trek, we will try to stay in the finest hotels available in the villages, so you will have only lavishness and top comfort throughout the journey.

Upgrade to a private Heli Ride

In our luxury Mera Peak climbing with helicopter return, we will provide you with a shared heli ride to and from Lukla. This provision will reduce the cost as expenses will be shared equally among all the travelers.

However, if you like to fly privately without any other strange passengers to and from Lukla, we can also arrange a private helicopter flight for you at a surcharge. You can choose this upgrade for a round trip or just for the outbound or return journey.

With this upgrade, you will have more privacy, personal space, flexibility, and most importantly, the exclusivity of looking at the snowy behemoths from all angles. Please tell us in advance about your choice so we can make the prearrangement for your smooth journey.

Best Season for Luxury Mera Peak Climbing with Helicopter Expedition

The helicopter flights to and fro from Lukla are often (not as much as small aircraft) dependent on weather. Dry weather, low winds, and excellent visibility are essential for a smooth takeoff without interruptions.

Additionally, achieving a higher success rate at the summit depends heavily on excellent weather conditions. Therefore, March to May of the Nepali spring and September to November of Nepali autumn will be the most favorable for the luxury Mera Peak climbing with helicopter return expedition.

Among these months, April and May, along with October and November, stand out as the best months that offer minimal wind, superb visibility, dry walking trails, less snow, and warmer days and nights, along with the heavenly landscape to trek through.

However, understand that at the base and High camp of the summit, the temperature even in autumn and spring can drop to minus 10 to 15 degrees Celsius.

Likewise, the Nepali winters of December, January, and February are colder and snowier, which can increase the challenges of the expedition.

Similarly, the Nepali summer months of June, July, and August are the least advisable time for our Mera Peak climbing with heli return, as lower Khumbu trails may be flooded while the higher zones face the risk of avalanches.

How hard is the Mera Peak Expedition with Helicopter Return?

As compared to other Nepali Himalayan summits, Mera Peak is an easy summit that has been graded as 1B on the alpine scale by the Nepal Mountaineering Association.

This makes Mera Peak the highest 6000 m category peak that can be climbed with a trekking permit. It means that Mera Peak mainly involves trekking rather than mountaineering skills, making the ascent less demanding, with slopes below or up to 40-degree angles.

As for its trekking route, the path is also considered moderate, which includes a few navigable passes of Khari La (3081 m), Panggom La (3175 m), and Mera La (5415 m), but all these passes are easily manageable.

With a helicopter ride included both at the beginning and at the conclusion, we have also skipped the Ramechhap deviation towards Lukla and the massive height of the Zwatra La pass (4600 m), which makes the trek shorter and simpler.

Throughout the trek, lodges will also be available along the route, except at High Camp. The main challenge of our luxury Mera Peak climbing with helicopter return expedition lies in the high elevation and suddenly transitioning Himalayan climate.

Also, remember, Mera Peak climbing is not a piece of cake, as the hiking days will be quite long, and Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak. Therefore, you should have gained plenty of experience hiking to at least 4000 m mountain altitude.

Excellent health and fitness, along with some practical knowledge regarding mountain gear, will be very advantageous.

Who can take part in our Mera Peak Climbing with a Heli return Trip?

The confrontation of the slopes and walls of Mera Peak is not at all technical, and yet they are very short and simple as well. The approach to the summit will commence from Khare Camp to the High Camp, which will be an easy ascent.

Likewise, from High Camp to the summit also requires no compromises. The glacial path is also in good condition, devoid of any demanding sections. There will not be many deep crevasses as well; however, the final stretch to the Mera Summit will have a slightly steeper segment of around 30 to 40 degrees.

This makes Mera Peak climbing feat one of the easiest and accessible seismic climbs in Nepal and the friendliest 6000 m peak of the Himalayas. However, please remember that our guide monitoring and evaluating the condition may decide to use a fixed rope or handrails on the final section, and the usage of crampons and ice axes may also be needed.

Therefore, it would be best if you have some knowledge about these gears. Our climbing guide will offer you a short course in basic techniques at the Khare and High Camp.

Thus, we recommend our Mera Peak climbing with heli return expedition to trekkers who want to progress to greater altitudes of the high mountains and who already have experience on mountains over 4,000 meters.

Altitude Sickness and Acclimatization

Like in any other Himalayan expedition, AMS is quite prevalent in our luxury Mera Peak climbing with helicopter return expedition. Although we have reduced the return trek, you will still feel the altitude at the beginning of the journey.

Once you cross 4000 m, not only the altitude but the Himalayan weather will also begin to take its toll. Therefore, being fully prepared to tackle and prevent AMS will be the best advice.

It is not known how AMS works and its effects, but not everyone will feel its symptoms. If you follow the guidelines of acclimatization, you can certainly reduce its intensity.

Often, AMS at its early stage will manifest through headache, drowsiness, nausea, tiredness, and sleep trouble. If timely measures are taken with prompt rest, water consumption, and descent, then they can be resolved and prevented from getting worse.

We have endeavored to take the trekking pace gradually, with plenty of time each evening for adequate rest in each village. We also have a rest day at Khare Camp, so you are properly prepared physically and skill-wise to assault the Mera Summit.

If you want to prevent AMS altogether, Diamox can be taken from Kathmandu; however, caution is necessary for those who have any issues regarding their kidneys.

Please trust our climbing guide, who is well-trained in the first-aid treatment of AMS.

Preparation for the Mera Peak Expedition with Helicopter Return

Mera Peak is almost 6500 m tall, a giant snowy mammoth that, although it smiles at you gently and calls your name it is still a high Himalaya that will not be easy to defeat.

Plus, there will be some long trekking and climbing days, although we have reduced them significantly. Therefore, for your highest success over the Mera summit, make sure you are an excellent hiker with an extra level of endurance, strength, and fitness.

To attain these qualities, we would suggest you follow any physical activities that will pump your heart, increase your lung functioning, and boost your overall body muscles’ strength.

Mostly, participants like to stick to their regular daily physical activities such as running, cycling, biking, swimming, walking, jogging, and stair climbing.

Gym lovers would practice treadmill workouts and weight lifting, while some also engage in squats, planks, Pilates, pull-ups, and push-ups. All these activities will be perfect practices to prepare for our luxury Mera Peak climbing with helicopter return expedition.

Additionally, sports such as volleyball, tennis, basketball, badminton, and football will also be the perfect physical preparation. If viable, we also suggest that you gain practical skills regarding the usage of crampons, ice ax, and harness.

You can later also proceed to train through rock climbing, which will be an excellent activity to get you prepared for the climbing part of Mera Summit.

Second Route to Mera Peak Climbing Expedition

As suggested, our luxury Mera Peak climbing with helicopter return expedition will take you anticlockwise to the north wall of the Central Mera Summit.

The second approach is more direct and revolves clockwise, also taking you to the northern face of Central Mera Summit.

However, this route will traverse you over the imposing 4600 m towering wall of the Zwatra La Pass, which will be more challenging since you will be confronting this height at the beginning of the journey.

Thus, this route is better suited for the seasoned hikers who are well accustomed to the high altitude challenges.

Possible Expansion of Luxury Mera Peak Climbing with Helicopter Return Expedition

You can also broaden your luxury Mera Peak climbing with helicopter return expedition experience with the Everest Base Camp trek. Once you finish the Everest Base Camp trek, you can proceed to Khare through Pheriche to confront the Mera Summit.

Another more fantastic choice would be to add two more marvelous 6000 m peaks of the Everest region: Lobuche East and Island Peak. Likewise, you can also think about combining the adventure of confronting the Mingbola Pass (5816 m) or the Amphu Labtsa Pass (5845 m) as you take on the Mera Summit.

Accommodation, Meals, and Travel Arrangements

Aligning with its name, our luxury Mera Peak climbing with helicopter return will offer you only luxury and comfort for your stay.

In Kathmandu, a twin room of a very cozy and relaxed four-star hotel will be provided, complemented by the utilities of an en suite bathroom, a shower, hot water, and WiFi.

When you engage in the trek, you will stay in private lodges, which means you will have your own room with a hot shower (may not be available in higher elevated villages).

Please understand that at the mountain lodges of higher villages, the sleeping facilities will be quite humble and modest. The hot shower can be requested at a surcharge of 300 to 400 NPR.

For the Mera Peak climb, you will have to stay in tents only once at its High Camp. Life Himalaya Trekking will be supplying you with individual, durable, cold-resisting two-person tents.

As for your meal arrangements, a bed and breakfast has been organized in Kathmandu, and a three-course meal will be provided on the trek. When camping, cooking will be done by our kitchen crew on a kerosene or gas fire.

Regarding your travel arrangements, Life Himalaya Trekking will offer you its own pick-up and drop-off private vehicles with a licensed driver. Your helicopter flight back and forth to Lukla and Kathmandu will also be managed in advance.

Permits needed for the Mera Peak Climbing with Heli Return

Mera Peak is recognized as a trekking peak, but we still need to have the formal authorization from the Nepal Mountaineering Association in the form of a permit.

The cost of this permit changes according to the season you choose to confront its altitude. Spring climbing of Mera Summit will cost you US$250 per climber, and autumn climbing requires US$125 per climber. Likewise, summer and winter climbs will require US$70 per climber.

Apart from climbing, our journey will also include trekking through the protected area of Makalu Barun National Park, which we cannot do without the official permission.

We will also be traversing Lukla in the Khumbu Municipality, so we will also need permission from the Local Municipality to enter the Khumbu region.

The Makalu Barun National Park will charge us NPR 3000 per traveler, and the Khumbu Municipality will charge NPR 2000 per traveler for the official permits.

All the respective permits will be organized by the Life Himalaya Trekking team through the NMA, the Tourism Board Office in Kathmandu, and the Khumbu permit in Lukla.

Travel Insurance

Kindly understand that NMA will deny you the permit if you are unable to present your proper and valid travel insurance document. For attacking any peak or for engaging in any mountain hiking destination, Nepal mandates the absolute necessity of travel insurance. And, it is for the safety and protection of each traveler in Nepal.

Trekking and tour agencies will not take responsibility for your personal travel insurance. They will ensure your safety and comfort throughout and will also manage your rescue, transportation, and medical arrangements should any misfortune occur, but the expenses will fall on you, which is not cheap.

Therefore, when buying travel insurance for our luxury Mera Peak climbing with helicopter expedition, we advise you to specify clearly on your policy about the altitude you are reaching and the extreme mountain action that you are undertaking.

Your insurance must support you for a helicopter rescue and transportation to 6500 m for this expedition. Likewise, it should clearly state that your activity will include trekking and climbing with the use of climbing gear.

Your policy will be more protective if you also include protection against flight delays and cancellations, expanded stays, lost, stolen, or delayed baggage, medical expenses for hospitalization, or altitude sickness.