Mera Peak * Overview

Peak ID

MERA

Status

Opened

Elevation

6470 M / 21227 FT

Latitude

27º 42' 31"

Longitude

86º 52' 14"

Managed By

NMA

History

1st ascent on

May,1953

1st ascent by

J. O. M. Roberts,
Sen Tenzing Sherpa,
Mera Peak located in the Mahalangur range of the Neapalese Himalayas is classified as a trekking peak. It contains three main summits : Mera North, Mera Central and Mera South. It is often claimed as the highest trekking peak.

Location

  • Province:

    Province 1

  • Mountain Range:

    Khumbu

  • District:

    Solukhumbu

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Mahakulung

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Health centre/post:

    Lukla 29.8KM

  • Tourist police post:

    Lukla 29.8KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Lukla 29.8KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 4000, Autumn 2000, Winter/Summer 1000

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 250, Autumn 125, Winter/Summer 70

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Flight to Lukla

  • Caravan route:

    Lukla-Chhatrala-Thanknak-Khare-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    29.8KM through Lukla

  • Climbing route
    length:

    4.2KM

  • Duration:

    17 Days

Maps