Meru Peak is a mountain located in the Garhwal Himalayas, in the state of Uttarakhand in India. The 6,660-metre (21,850 ft) peak lies between Thalay Sagar and Shivling, and has some highly challenging routes. The name Meru likely originated from the Sanskrit word for “peak”.
The mountain was formerly the site of the world’s highest BASE jump from a location on the surface of the Earth by Glenn Singleman and Heather Swan, from a height of 6,604 metres (21,667 ft), in June 2006, a record which has since been surpassed by Valery Rozov’s 2013 jump from the North Face of Mount Everest.
Advance Facilities
Challenge
- Extreme Altitude: High risk of altitude sickness due to the significant elevation.
- Technical Climbing: Requires advanced skills to navigate steep, rocky, and icy terrain.
- Severe Weather: Unpredictable and harsh weather conditions, including strong winds, snow, and freezing temperatures.
