Mera Peak Climbing

Before you go

Makalu - Barun National Park fee You must obtain Makalu- Barun national park fee to enter this trip. It is determined as the world heritage site by UNESCO. It’s main aim is to protect the wild life, flora and fauna in Makalu- Barun region. We can find there himalayan tahr, ghoral, musk deer, pika (mouse hare), weasel, jackal, black bear, wolf, lynx and snow leopard. 193 species of birds including impeyan pheasant (Danphe), blood pheasant, red-billed chough, yellow-billed chough, snow cock, snow pigeon, Himalayan griffon and lammergeyer birds are found in this national park area.  As the vegetation, pine and hemlock forests at lower altitudes, while above 3,500 m, forests are dominated by silver fir, birch, rhododendron and juniper trees . Entrance fees are fixed for SAARC nationals - NPR 1,700 per person per entry, foreigners - NPR. 3,300 per person per entry. Trekkers can apply to obtain it in Nepal tourism board ( NTB) or government registered trekking company as Nepal alternative treks or directly in entry point at Khare. You are required to bring your passport copy, one passport sized pictures and fee in cash.  It is included in our package.  Mera Peak climbing Permit It is mandatory to climb Mera Peak. The fee structure is fixed by Nepal Governtment and Nepal Mountaineering association ( NMA ). US $ 250 per person during spring season March- May, US $ 125 per person during Autmn Septebmer to November, US $ 70 per person during winter December to February and US $ 70 per perosn during Monsoon June to August. You can obtain the permit through government registered and NMA affiliated Trekking agency as Nepal Alternative Treks with certain formalities.  Local Government Tax and TIMS Local government tax and TIMS is not required for this region.   Other equipment you can get on hire : ·      Oxygen cylinder & Max regulater, Gloves, Sun  glasses, Sticks, Halmet, High thermos, Hot Bag, Water bottle, Ski Boards, Sleeping bag, Clothing (Water proof trousers & jacket, Down jacket, Socks, etc), Walkee talkee(talk back), Thurya Set light phone and other. Travel Insurance It is a condition of joining any of our trips that be protected against comprehensive expenses potential to incur due to medical issues or accidents (to include air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please be noted that we don’t arrange or sell insurance. A relaxed trip is not possible without good travel insurance. In the event of any sickness or injury, the cost of emergency treatment and evacuation is shocking. 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Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect trekkers at high altitudes, usually above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters). If you follow precautious and our guide then you can avoid it.  How do we know if I get AMS ? Your symptoms will also depend on the speed of your climb and how hard you push (exert) yourself. Symptoms are as below: Difficulty sleeping Dizziness or light-headedness Tiredness Headache Loss of appetite Nausea or vomiting Rapid pulse (heart rate) shortness of breath with exertion Cannot walk in a straight line Treatment  Rest, Rest , Rest Go down, down, down Diamox Diamox may be given to help you breathe better. It can help reduce mild symptoms. This medicine can make you urinate more often. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol when taking this drug. This medication works best when taken before reaching a high altitude. Prevention and pre-cautious  Keys to preventing acute mountain sickness include: Climb the mountain gradually and slowly Stop for a day or two of rest for every 2,000 feet (600 meters) above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) Sleep at a lower altitude when possible Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness Drink plenty of fluid – 3 liters per day Avoid alcohol Eat regular meals, high in carbohydrates Sleep well Be well equipped First aid Owing to a sudden change in climate, altitude and other factors, it is obvious that there could arise some alterations in your health. It would be hard to know all aspects of Nepal's health problems.You will be eating and drinking in various outlets. Diarrhea is a common illness that a tourist would be facing. So, it is recommended to drink purified water and eat in clean outlets. Drinking and eating precautions will surely help to take care of many health problems that could arise during the trip. Staying hydrated during the travel, trekking, tours is highly recommended too. If any problem should arise during the trip. Being on good health before leaving for a trip would help you to enjoy your trip to the fullest.Though Nepal alternative treks will be carrying first aid medical kid, you are also suggested to take personal basic first medicines for in case. Meals During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) at lodges and our cook will prepare delicious varities of meals during camping and climbing period. There will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner three times along the route on your own choice from MENU . Physical Condition & Experience Requirements Mera peak climbing is hard trip, Suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. As we will  get the highest elevation 6461 meter, you are preferred an excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, we can accomplish the trip successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past climbing experience would be an asset but no mandatory for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal alternative treks before booking the trip.

Accommodation

Accommodation We leave you free to choose hotel in Kathmandu as there will various choices. We will arrange twin share basis room in lodges and two men north face tents during the trip. We provide shared washing room and toilet.

Fitness & eligibility

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Meeting point

Lukla

What to bring

• Trekking /Climbing Clothing Equipment
• When you select your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you will be trekking, the time of year and the altitude. We advise our clients to bring these items:
• Lightweight walking boots "walked" them in prior to arrival in Nepal to avoid blisters. 
• Light weight pants, shorts
• At night -track top, pants 
• T-shirts. 
• Long sleeve shirt, if susceptible to sunburn. 
• Sun hat - sunburn is severe at rarefied altitudes. 
• Thick outer wooden socks, thin inner cotton 
• Vaseline for feet and crutch.
• Water bottle - 2 liters.
• Sunglasses and strap 
• Small headlamp/flashlight /torch
• Personal medical supplies - do not forget ban - aids, elastic bandage 
• Sunscreen, sun bock, sun - tan lotion. 
• Small daypack - 25 liters. 
• Rain jacket - poncho style to cover backpack. 
• Small towels 
• Warm down fiber filled jacket - 15 c  ( You can get on rent at Thamel) 
• Sleeping bag to -15c with inner sheet ( You can get on rent at Thamel) 
• Thermal underwear, woolen shirts and thick sweaters. 
• A pair of gloves 
• Snow glasses and strap 
• Personal climbing gears 
• You can hire below equipment at Khare for climbing purpose : 
• Price approx.. US $ 70 per pax
• ·  Climbing boot.
• .    Crampons,
• ·  Ice axe / Ice hamber,
• ·  Harness, Jumars,
• ·  Karabiners,
• ·  Finger eight / ATC guide,
• ·  Tap sling,
• ·  Fix / Main Rope,
• ·  Snow Bar,
• ·  Ice Crew / Rock Piktung etc.