Phaplu to Mera peak climbing cost -

Phaplu to Mera peak climbing cost

Phaplu to Mera peak climbing route is an off-the-beaten-path approach to Mera peak (6,470m), offering a more gradual acclimatization compared to the Lukla route. The trek passes through stunning Landscapes, Traditional Sherpa villages, and remote valleys.

Phaplu to Mera peak climbing cost strat from Lower Solukhumbu

Trek from Phaplu- a beautiful Sherpa village and Rhododendron forests with less crowded compared to the Lukla route.

View from Phaplu trek

Stunning views of Numbur Himal (6,958m) and everest region peaks, including Taksindu Monastery, an ancient Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, and unique culture such as agriculture with Sherpa culture.

Phaplu to Mera Peak climbing cost trek from Khari Khola

Trek from the Taksindu Remote area, a long walk through the dense forest and river valleys.After the Panggom trek strat wildlife area where enters (Makalu Barun National Park area.

Mera Peak climbing final stop before going to Mera Peak High Camp

Khare is (5,045m) high altitude before heading to Mera High camp. It is a critical point for acclimatization, rest, and preparation before the final push to the Mera Peak Summit. This is where climbers check their climbing gears, do ice training, and recover before the extreme altitude climb.

Whay is the rest day in Khare before going to High Camp

The climber needs time to adjust to the altitude before moving to (5780m). Many Climbers take an extra day for rest training to avoid altitude sickness. Khare is about 55% of sea level -moving too fast at high altitude sickness.

It is a very important day in Khare to check the climbing equipment in Khare

The climbing Guide will check your mountain climbing equipment such as an Ice axe, harness, ropes, and climbing boots. Your unnecessary items are live in Khare. If you need extra climbing gear then you can hire in Khare local lodge.

You need folwing experience before going to High Camp

Trekkers need to train on the Mera Glacier to practice walking on ice, using crampons, and handling ropes also Climbers need to be used to walking on snow and crevasses.

Khare to High Camp Trek

Khare to High Camp very hard walk, a steep rocky moraine with an icy path, glacier, snow slope, and deep crevasses including Mera La Pass (5,415m) High Camp is (5,870m)

High Camp to Mera Peak climb

From (5,870m) High Camp to Mera Peak climb (6,470m) is physically demanding but technically straightforward. From High Camp to Mera peak climbing takes 5-7 hours to reach the summit and descending back to High Camp 2-4 hours depending on your speed.

What time is better to start from High Camp

Mera peak climbing is not a very technical mountain, but steep rock or ice climbing requires using an ice axe, crampons, and a harness for glacier travel. Mera peak climbing starts from High Camp 2-Am Nights is the best time

What will you see from Mera Peak?

From the Summit you will get to see one of the best panoramic views such as Mt Everest (8,848m) world’s highest peak, Mt, Lhotse (8,516m) the fourth highest mountain, Mt, Makalu (8,485m) Fifth highest mountain, Mt, Cho Oyu (8,188m) the sixth highest mountain, Mt, Kanchenjunga (8,586m) the third highest mountain and other over 6,000 Himalayan peaks. If you reach the top early then you will see the sunrise view over Everest and light up the entire Himalayan golden hues.

When is the best time for Mera Peak Climb?

The best time to Go from Phaplu to Mera Peak is Spring March- May, Stable weather, warmer, and great visibility. Autumn September-November is clear skies and the best summit success rate.

How to go from Kathmandu to Phaplu

From Kathmandu taking a Sharing Jeep takes a 9-11 hours route via Ghurmi vis Okhaldhunga. If you take a privet Jeep it costs 170 $ per Jeep. From Kathmandu to Phaplu Flight is also available but not every day in a week 3 times only.

Phaplu to Mera peak climbing Costs Per Person-2,458 USD.

Day Destination Altitude Walking Hour Accommodation
1 Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel 1300 One hour drive from airport to hotel Hotel in Kathmandu
2 Free day at Kathmandu 1300 Free visit Hotel in kathmandu
3 Kathmandu-Phaplu 2413 9-11 Jeep drive from Kathmandu. Lodge
4 Phaplu - Nunthala 2194 4-5-hours Lodge
5 Nunthala-KhariKhola 2040 5-6 Lodge
6 Kharikhola-Pangom 2846 5-6 Lodge
7 Pangom -Nimgsow 2863 5-6 Lodge
8 Ningsow Chhatra Khola 2800 5-6 Lodge
9 Chhatra Khola-Kothe 3600 5-6-hours Lodge
10 Kothe 3600 Acclimatization Lodge
11 Kothe-Thaknak 4358 4-5 Lodge
12 Thaknak-Khare 5045 4-5 Lodge
13 Khare-Rest day 5045 Acclimatization Lodge
14 Khare High Camp 5780 4-5 Tent Camp
15 High camp to Mera Peak summit 6470 6-7 back to Khare Lodge
16 Khare-Kothe 3600 6-7 Lodge
17 Khare-Thuli Kharka 4300 6-7 Lodge
18 Thuli Kharka-Lukla 2800 5-6 Lodge
19 Lukla to Kathmandu 1300 35 Minutes Flight from Lukla Hotel in Kathmandu
20 Kathmandu 1300 Free visit Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast
21 Departure 0 After breakfast drive to international airport Kathmandu. Country

Phaplu to Mera Peak cost 2458$
  • Arrival and departure transport.
  • Kathmandu Hotel 4 Nights with breakfast as per itinerary.
  • Kathmandu to Phaplu sheiring Jeep.
  • Climbing guide and porters during the trek. Thir Salary, insurance, Accommodation, and food.
  • Mera Peak climbing permits and garbage deposit of 500$.
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with coffee or tea during the trek.
  • Accommodation tea house lodge & Tentet Camp at Mera High Camp.
  • Barune National Park ticket.
  • Lukla to Kathmandu plane ticket.
  • Climbing ropes and foot in Mera High camp.

Phaplu to Mera peak climbing cost excludes

  • Your climbing equipment.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Bar bills, telephone, and battery charges during the trek.
  • Tips for Guide & Porters.
  • Your Nepali Visa fee and international flight ticket.

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