Best Season for Mera and Island Peak Climbing
Like any other mountain adventure in Nepal, the ideal time to do Mera and Island Peak Climbing is during the autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May). These seasons which are also known as the peak seasons offer the most perfect climbing window for the Himlayan expedition with stable climatic conditions, dry trekking terrains, and warmer temperatures.
The temperature of Mera and Island Peak region is approximately around 15°C to 20°C in the spring season and averages around 10°C to 18°C in the autumn season. The altitude above 4,000 meters is considered an alpine environment so you can expect the temperature to drop to minus degrees during early morning and night.
Expedition Difficulty
In your Mera and Island Peak Climbing expedition both of these charming peaks in the Himalayas are graded as ‘moderately difficult’ peaks. In the Alpine Grading System, Mera Peak Climbing has been graded as ‘Alpine Grade PD’, which indicates that the climbers have to overcome some challenging technical segments on the mountain (It was previously graded as Alpine Grade F).
As for the Island Peak Climbing, this expedition has been graded a ‘2B Difficulty Level’ in the Alpine Grading System. Climbers have to use several mountaineering tools like ice peaks, harness gears, fixed ropes, stairs, etc to scale the mountain. The vertical wall near the summit where the climbers have to maneuver themselves from one anchor point to another using a harness on the fixed rope is considered one of the significantly challenging parts of Island Peak Climbing.
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Mera and Island peak recognized as a popular trekking peak in Nepal is both located in the Everest region. Mera and Island two peaks is famous for trekking peak of Nepal. It is less technical and straightforward trekking peaks having more adventure and enjoy who do not have previous climbing experience. This two peaks perfect for beginner climber to gain experience of peak climbing and high altitude adventure.
Booking Procedure
The booking process for climbing Mera and Island Peak with Peak Climbing Nepal is a seamless experience. You can click on the ‘Book Now’ menu from our product page, which will lead you to the online booking page.
After putting all the essential details in, submit the document. We will confirm your booking via email or telephone after you make the advance payment. There is also ‘Make an Enquiry’ segment in our product page if you want to learn more about the trip and the services we offer.
If you don’t want to go through the online booking hassle, you can simply get in touch with our sales team via the details provided in the Contact Page. Our team will assist you with the booking process and also help you with your queries, if you have any.
Additional Note About Mera and Island Peak Expedition Itinerary
The itinerary plans you will follow while climbing Mera and Island Peak will be the same as mentioned in the package. However, sometimes, due to unpredictable external factors, we may have to adjust the overall itinerary plans after properly assessing the situation.
Due to factors that are beyond our control, such as weather phenomena, flight delays and cancellations, natural disasters, or political circumstances, we may need to slightly modify the overall itinerary plans. In such a situation, we hope for your understanding and cooperation.
Don’t worry about the itinerary plans; we will follow through with the same mentioned plans for your remarkable climb Mera and Island Peak. Just make sure to plan a few more contingency days as a backup for flexibility during your trip.
Payment Method and Policy
To book this Mera and Island Peak Climbing package, you will need to make at least 20% of the total payment in advance. You can make the payment online, via bank transfer or Money Gram and Western Union.
You can also use your Visa Card or Master Card to pay for the package. However, the banking costs of 4% will be charged for the transfer. As for our cancellation policy, you will need to inform us at least 45 days before the departure date.
To learn more about our payment procedure and terms, you can check out our Terms and Conditions page.
Currency Exchange
The national currency of Nepal is the Nepalese Rupees (NPR). So, for your Mera Peak and Island Peak Trek, you need to convert your currency to the local NPR or other acceptable currencies. In the major tourist areas, other currencies, like Indian rupees, US dollar, and pound sterling, are also accepted.
If you are planning to make the payment via card for your expenses, it is feasible in the city areas. However, card payment is not generally acceptable on the mountain trail and ATM machines available enroute are not always reliable.
Thus, it will be best if you carry enough cash with you in acceptable currency after properly budgeting for your trip.
Package Customization Option
Our 22 Days Climbing Mera and Island Peak is a standard climbing package. While doing your exploration with this package, you will follow specific plans mentioned in the itinerary plan details.
However, if you are looking for an experience, where you can enjoy the journey at your own pace, Peak Climbing Nepal also does offer the package customization option. So, you will be able to decide on how you want to enjoy your Himalayan expedition as per your preference.
In our personally tailored package option, you have full flexibility over the number of trekking days, climbing period, walking pace, resting destination, number of guide porters, quality of service and so on.
You can either provide us with the details regarding how you want to shape your experience or you can leave it to our exceptional team to plan your ideal dream expedition.
Group Joining and Private Expedtion
There are two modes that you can select for the Mera and Island Peak Climbing experience. One is the group joining option, which is standard. The itinerary plans are pre-set in this option and the departure date is fixed.
Climbers from all over the world can join the trip until the number reaches the required threshold. Then, the journey moves along as mentioned in the itinerary plan. There is less flexibility in this option as you will be traveling as a group.
As for the private joining mode, it offers more privacy and flexibility to the climbers. In the private joining mode, you will have more feasibility with the start date and you can set it as per your preference. Similarly, you will have more freedom to modify the overall itinerary plans as you move along with the journey.
Personal Expenses for Mera Peak and Island Peak Trek
Our Mera and Island Peak Expedition covers all the general expenses of the overall journey. Your standard package will cover your expenses, such as transportation, sightseeing tour, climbing permits, trekking permits, standard meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), accommodation, trekking guide, climbing guide, porters, etc.
However, the personal nature of expenses incurred during this scaling adventure, you will have to manage them on your own. For example, your personal climbing gear for the climb, snacks, beverages, laundry, charging, etc, you will have to manage such expenses by yourself.
Depending on your spending habits, you can set around US$ 30 to US$ 50 per day as personal expenses for your expedition.
Internet Service and Charging
As your Mera and Island Peak Expedition takes place in one of the major trekking and mountaineering regions, you don’t have to worry about the modern amenities. During your Himalayan adventure in the eastern part, you will be able to use both internet and charging services.
Everest Link is one of the most popular options for using the internet in this route. Similarly, mobile network operators like Ncell and NTC do offer data packages at reasonable prices. However, at the remote part of the trails, there might not be good coverage for the internet facility.
As for the charging facility, it is available throughout the route, from the hydropower regions to the settlements that are dependent on solar power. That’s why the charging cost along the route may differ depending on the altitude.
Hot Shower and Laundry Services
Everest region offers a good level of accommodation facilities from standard to luxury establishments. Both hot shower and laundry services are available even in the standard level of accommodation establishments.
The lower part of the trail does house the modern style bathroom facilities with a flush system and hot shower. However, at the farthest and most remote part of the region, the available services are much more basic.
During such part, you will have to use the traditional latrine-style bathroom facilities. Similarly, you can buy hot bucket water to take a bath; nonetheless, you will still be able to maintain hygiene and sanitization standards.
Required Physical Fitness
We have already discussed that Mera Peak Climbing difficulty is at an Alpine Grade PD level and Island Peak Climbing difficulty is at 2B Level. So, both of these peaks are semi-technical that require climbers to have a good level of fitness and a basic understanding of mountaineering skills.
For these iconic expeditions, you will need to have a good level of strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. You will need to train at least 3 to 4 months to have a comfortable experience while scaling these peaks.
Strength and muscle conditioning will help you meet the physical demands of the expedition. Upper body, lower body and core strength training exercises will help you reach an optimal level of physical strength required for the climb.
Similarly, the flexibility exercises will help you find balance even on challenging terrain and reduce muscle strain as well as the risk of injury. As for the cardiovascular and acclimatization hikes, they will improve your body’s capability to adapt to high-altitude environments.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness can be a concern while climbing Mera and Island Peak. As this is a high-altitude scaling adventure that takes you from high-altitude points of the region to the actual alpine snow, you need to be very careful about the overall acclimatizing process.
In a general high-altitude trekking route, there can be a risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) after gaining significant altitudes. However, for an alpine slope adventure such as this, there are also risks of more serious forms of altitude sickness such as High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE).
But, while doing the Mera and Island Peak Climbing via Amphulapcha Pass Trekking with Peak Climbing Nepal, you don’t have to worry about these hurdles along your trip. Our itinerary plan follows a slow pace and you will also get a rest period in between. So, there is a very low probability of risk associated with various forms of altitude sickness during this expedtion.
Food and Accomodation for Mera and Island Peak Climbing
The Mera and Island Peak Climbing via Amphulapcha Pass Trekking will take you across one of the most popular Himalayan trekking and mountaineering destinations. Due to a large number of tourist inflow, the Everest region has been developed to sustain the needs of travelers.
Thus, during your expedition, you will have a variety of options to choose from, from standard to luxurious levels of services. There are primarily two modes of accommodation facilities that are popular among travelers; traditional teahouses and lodges.
Teahouses are standard accommodation facilities in the region that offer both lodging and meals. The bathrooms and rooms in the teahouses are mostly on shared basic. There will be about two or three beds per room with bedding, sheets, and pillows.
If you want private rooms or want to experience luxury mountain staying, you can go for the lodging options. They offer more amenities than the regular teahouses, which will make your resting experience more comfortable.
During the scaling part of the mountain, we will make the arrangements for tents. Our porter will carry the necessary equipment for building a tent and you will camp at a safe and secure campsite before pushing for the summit.
Food and Water
The meal options available at the teahouses mainly comprise traditional delicacies. Dishes like Dal Bhat, Thukpa, Tsampa, Sherpa Stew, Yak Steak, Momo, Shyaphale, Yak Cheese, and Butter Tea are some of the delightful highlights in the cultural segment.
As for the international options, you will be able to find Indian, Tibetan, and Continental menus like Paratha, Aalu Chop, Pakoda, Curry, Tibetan Bread, Tibetan Dumplings, Tingmo, Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches, Soup, etc.
You will also won’t have any problem finding vegetarian and vegan meal options at the teahouses. If you are allergic to or don’t prefer any particular ingredients, you can also make a personal request to the chef to remove those from your meal.
Similarly, it is very important to stay hydrated throughout the trek. The minimum recommended hydration limit during each day of the journey is 3 to 4 liters. Buying mineral water bottles can be both expensive and environmentally harming businesses in the long run.
Thus, the most convenient option is to use a reusable water bottle and refill it at a clean station or buy boiled water from teahouses. We recommend you use a water filtration system and purification solution before consuming the water.
Packing for Mera and Island Peak Expedition
For Climbing Mera and Island Peak, you will need to carefully secret the right gear and layers to ensure comfort, warmth, and safety while navigating across the challenging terrain and dealing with freezing alpine climatic conditions.
Although both of these sem-technical peaks are that technical challenging you will still need to bring the basic mountaineering gear with you. For this duo-peak expedition, you will require climbing gear like a climbing harness, helmet, ice axe, crampons, carabiner, ascender, belay device, mountaineering boot, snow goggles, etc.
Besides the gear, you will need good-quality layers for varying climatic conditions along the route. Pack clothes that are light and comfortable for the lower region and focus on insulated and buff for alpine altitudes.
Similarly, during this long Himalayan endeavor, you will need to take good care of your health and hygiene. So, don’t forget to pack the hygiene, toiletries and sanitization products for the trip.
Furthermore, snacks, energy drinks and chocolate bars can give you a quick energy boost when you need it. Collect your series of favorite and healthy snacks for short breaks along the route. Throw in a couple of packets of electrolytes which can be a lifesaver during the days you are really running low on energy.
Luggage Space
During your Mera and Island Peak Climbing via Amphulapcha Pass Trekking, you will not take all the luggage you have brought with you. So, if you are curious about what to do about the extra luggage, you can store it in the luggage space in your hotel.
In most hotels, you will need to pay daily charges for storing your luggage in their safe space. However, if you want, Peak Climbing Nepal can store your luggage during your expedition. We have got secure spaces at our office where we can safely store your carry-ons.
After completing your Himalayan adventure, you can collect your belongings from us. We also don’t charge a single dime for securely storing your luggage, regardless of the overall duration of your adventure.
Transportation Facilities
As our Mera Peak and Island Peak Trek is a fully guided adventure, we will take care of all the transportation needs throughout the experience. Our package will cover the expenses for the two flights in the Kathmandu to Lukla route.
Similarly, it will also include airport transfer, hotel transfer and the cost of transportation for the sightseeing tour. If you are in need of a transportation facility beyond our coordinated itinerary plan, we can also make arrangements for that.
Safety and Well-Being
Your exciting Himalayan adventure to climb Mera and Island Peak with Peak Climbing Nepal will be a safe and enjoyable endeavor. We will take care of all the safety factors of your trip and follow all necessary protocols strictly to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
For your scaling adventure, we will provide a capable team that is proficient in handling any kind of situation. Peak Climbing Nepal will provide the required number of trekking and climbing guides for the expedition.
Both our trekking guides and mountain climbing guides are exceptional in their field and have significant years of experience in their particular field. Peak Climbing Nepal’s crew members are also trained in first aid and high-altitude treatment.
So, even if there is any kind of emergency, our proficient team will efficiently will handle the situation properly. The team will coordinate with our head office during such circumstances to swiftly and efficiently follow through with the necessary steps.
Guide and Porter
For Mera Peak and Island Peak Trek, Peak Climbing Nepal will provide you with professional trekking guides and climbing guides. The distribution of the guides will depend on the group size. All of our guides are licensed and we only allocate the guides considering their area of expertise and their experience in the particular region.
As for the porters, we will assign one porter for two climbers. The porter will carry about 15 kg (33 lbs) of each climber throughout the expedition. If you don’t want to carry the additional luggage that will not be carried by the porter, you can hire additional porter from us.
Buying/ Renting Gear in Kathmandu
For Mera and Island Peak Climbing via Amphulapcha Pass Trekking, you will need a wide range of climbing gear, layers and other trekking equipment. So, if you already own the necessary equipment, you can bring them for this expedition.
But, if you don’t, you have the option to buy or rent them in Kathmandu. There are lot of gear shops inside Kathmandu, especially in the Thamel area, where you can shop for the necessary equipment. However, do make sure to check the quality of products before purchasing as there are a lot of copies in the market.
Go for the reliable brand and you won’t have to constantly worry about their durability during the expedition. Follow the same step even while renting the equipment from a gear shop. If you are curious about the cost of the gear in the market, it can range from US$ 8 to US$ 400.
For a budget-friendly approach, you can rent the gear from Kathmandu which will cost your around US$ 2 to US$ 7 per day.
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