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It typically takes four days to complete a trek, but it can be done within three days to finish the climb to the summit.\r\nView: Mount Meru 4 Days itinerary"},{"destination_faq_question":"How hard is it to climb Meru?","destination_faq_answer":"If talking about the Nepalese Himalayas, Meru is the world\u2019s most challenging mountain to climb. No one has successfully ascended to the Shark\u2019s Fin, a sheer wall of rock mounting approximately 20,000 feet."},{"destination_faq_question":"Can I climb Mount Meru without a guide?","destination_faq_answer":"Whether you are an experienced climber or a novice, a guide is mandatory when climbing Mount Meru. 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