Merra
{{short description|Mountain in Nepal}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{distinguish|text =Mera Peak}}
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Merra
| other_name = Merrā
| photo = Merra, Nepal.jpg
| photo_caption = North aspect
| elevation_m = 6334
| elevation_ref ={{cite peakbagger|id=37199|name=Merra, Nepal|access-date=April 14, 2025}}
| prominence_m = 454
| isolation_km = 5
| parent_peak = Jannu
| range = Himalayas
| location =
| country = Nepal
| region_type = Province
| region = Koshi
| district = Taplejung
| part_type = Protected area
| part = Kanchenjunga Conservation Area
| map = Nepal
| map_caption = Location in Nepal
| label_position = left
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-zoom = 8
| mapframe-caption = Interactive map of Merra
| coordinates = {{Coord|27|44|27|N|88|01|11|E|type:mountain_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| first_ascent = 2006
| easiest_route =
}}
Merra, or Merrā, is a mountain in Nepal.
Description
Merra is a {{Convert|6334|m|ft|abbr=off|adj=on}} glaciated summit in the Nepalese Himalayas. It is situated {{convert|13|km|mi}} west-northwest of Kangchenjunga in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains into the Ghunsa River which is a tributary of the Tamur River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 2,130 metres (6,988 ft) above the Ghunsa River in {{convert|3|km|mi|spell=in}}. The first ascent of the summit was made on October 18, 2006, by Claus Ostergaard.[https://nepalhimalpeakprofile.org/merra Merra Overview], Nepal Himal Peak Profile, Retrieved April 14, 2025.[https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12200739800/Asia-Nepal-Kumbhakarna-Himal-Merra-First-Known-Ascent Asia, Nepal, Kumbhakarna Himal, Merra, First Known Ascent], 2007, Claus Ostergaard, publications.americanalpineclub.org, Retrieved April 14, 2025.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Merra is located in a tundra climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.{{cite journal | author = Peel, M. C. |author2=Finlayson, B. L. |author3=McMahon, T. A. | year = 2007 | title = Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification | journal = Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. | volume = 11 | issn = 1027-5606}} Weather systems coming off the Bay of Bengal are forced upwards by the Himalaya mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Mid-June through early-August is the monsoon season. The months of April, May, September, and October offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.[https://www.himalayanwonders.com/blog/everest-treks-a-month-by-month-review-of-the-best-seasons.html Everest Treks: A Month By Month Review of the Best Seasons], Brinley Clark, Himalayanwonders.com, Retrieved April 14, 2025.
Gallery
File:Merra (Nepal).jpg|West aspect viewed from Khambachen
File:Merra west slope.jpg|Lower west slope of Merra with Ghunsa River at bottom of frame
File:Merra.jpg|Merra in upper left, viewed with Kanchanjangha Glacier
File:Merra from west.jpg|West slope
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- Merra: [https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-12249838/Nepal/Province%201/Merr%C4%81 weather]
- Account of first ascent: [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12200739800/Asia-Nepal-Kumbhakarna-Himal-Merra-First-Known-Ascent American Alpine Club]
{{Geographic Location 2
| Center = Merra
| North = Ramdan Glacier
| Northeast = Chang Himal
| East = Kangchenjunga
| Southeast = Jannu
| South = Pholesobi
| Southwest = Kumbhakarna Glacier
| West = Ghunsa River
| Northwest = Merra Glacier
}}
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Category:Mountains of Koshi Province
Category:Six-thousanders of the Himalayas