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	Mount Meru (Mythology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mount Meru or Mount Sumeru is a sacred mountain in Hindu mythology considered to be the center of the universe.
		Another legend well-known to this day in India, is regarding the daily circumnambulation of the sun around mount Meru, and involves the sage Agastya.
		Some beliefs, local to that area of the Himalayas, associate mythical Mount Meru with a mountain called Kailasa near the Lake Manasarovar in Tibet.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mt._Meru (572 words)

	Mount Meru (Tanzania) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mount Meru is an active volcano located just 70 kilometres (44 miles) west of Mount Kilimanjaro.
		Mount Meru is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park.
		Sunrise on Mt Kili from the summit of Mt Meru
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Meru_(Tanzania) (225 words)

	Kalacakra Initiations
		Meru has a central core made of green emerald, that rises up and protrudes through the upper surface to form the central of five peaks, or summits, on top of the mountain.
		The eastern sector of Meru is fl (deep blue), the southern is red, the northern is white and the western is yellow.
		It is on the southern side of Mt. Meru, and from the point of view of Jambudvipa, Meru is to its north.
	www.kalacakra.org /init/merupicx.htm (1291 words)

	Climbing Mt. Meru (1 of 2), Africa, Africa Travel Stories, East Africa, East Africa Travel Stories, Graydon Hazenberg \| ...
		The climb up Meru is more scenic and spectacular, and you are much less likely to suffer altitude sickness on 4,667-metre-high Mt. Meru than on 5,895 m Kilimanjaro.
		From above, Meru is now shaped like a horseshoe opening east, with a new tiny cinder cone forming in the bottom of the devastated crater, and huge cliffs extending up the crater walls almost to the summit.
		Meru is just outside Arusha, the staging post for safaris to the Serengeti, yet despite this proximity - only 23 km by road - it is annoyingly difficult to get to the base of the mountain.
	www.bootsnall.com /articles/00-12/climbing-mt-meru-1-of-2.html (1215 words)

	Mt Meru - Introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Mt Meru (4566m) is within the Arusha national park, is the second highest mountain in Tanzania, and is a dormant volcano.
		Commence the Mt Meru climb from the Momella Gate (1500m) crossing the Ngare Nanuyuki River and through forests to the Miriakamba hut.
		From the saddle hut walk on to Little Meru at 3820m and return to camp.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/g_s_farquhar/mtmeru.htm (109 words)

	Dr Christian Hill - Mt. Meru, Tanzania (4565 m) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		meru is the second highest mountain in tanzania.
		meru in cloud, from the miriakamba hut (2500 m).
		meru is in the arusha national park, where there's a much better chance of seeing wildlife than around kilimanjaro.
	physchem.ox.ac.uk /~hill/mountains/meru (117 words)

	Mt.Meru
		Mt. Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4566m (14,979 ft), although it is overshadowed by Kilimanjaro, its famous neighbour, and frequently overlooked by trekkers.
		A trek to the summit involves hiking through the grassland and lush forest on the mountain's beautiful lower slopes, followed by a dramatic and exhilarating walk along the knife-edge rim of the horseshoe crater.
		Meru was formed by volcanic action like most of the mountains in the region associated with the creation of the Great Rift Valley.
	www.africanheart.com /information/meru.htm (439 words)

	MOUNT MERU
		The dramatic crater of Mount Meru is often neglected in favour of its famous neighbour to the east.
		Mt Meru is 4,556m high and located within Arusha national park.
		Mt Meru's lower slopes are covered in dense highland forest, where colobus monkeys play and buffalo graze concealed beneath the thick foliage.
	www.activetanzania.com /mt_meru.html (104 words)

	Sherpa Escorted Expeditions:Tanzania & Kilimanjaro & Mt Meru
		Sherpa Escorted Expeditions:Tanzania and Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru
		Meru (4566m) is the smaller neighbour of Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano that thousands of years ago blew out from one side leaving a crescent crater wall which forms the basis of a spectacular ridge walk to the summit.
		Meru is normally overlooked by people ascending Kilimanjaro, but is an excellent acclimatisation walk for those who have more time.
	www.sherpa-walking-holidays.co.uk /tours/tailormade/amkrc.asp (447 words)

	Trekkings in Tanzania : climbing Mt. Meru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The first European to record a sighting of Mt. Meru was a German explorer, Karl von der Decken, who reached this area in 1862.
		In 1907 the land of the mountain was cleared and farmed by a settler family and part of the land was set aside as a reserve for indigenous wildlife.
		Mt. Meru has a circular base some 20km across at 2000m, where it rises steeply above the foothills and plains.
	www.africa-royal-trekking.com /meru-history.htm (323 words)

	Around the World with Wes and Masami - Around the World Travelogue by Wes and Masami Heiser with Journal Photographs ...
		Meru in Arusha National Park is the 2nd highest peak in Tanzania.
		Mt. Meru is a standard 4-day hike, although some people manage to do it in 3.
		Meru is excellent preparation for Mt. Kilimanjaro because it gives the body time to slowly adjust to higher altitude, and it verifies whether you're 100% prepared to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro or whether you've forgotten something.
	www.atwtravel.net /doc/english/journal/tanzania/meru.htm (1817 words)

	Mt Meru
		Meru is sometimes climbed as an altitude acclimatization trip before attempting Mount Kilimanjaro.
		Walking through forest towards the floor of Meru Crater, the 4 to 5 hour (10k) route takes you on a steep ascent to Miriakamba Hut (2,514m).
		Slopes of the mountain are on one side of you and the sheer cliffs of the crater are on the other, making this is a dramatic and exhilarating walk.
	www.kilitreks-safaris.com /MtMeru.htm (441 words)

	Route 6 - Mount Meru
		"..At 4566m (14,979 ft), Mt Meru is the 2nd highest mountain in Tanzania, although it is overshadowed by Kilimanjaro, its famous neighbor, and frequently overlooked by trekkers.
		From the lush swamps of the Ngurdoto Crater to the tranquil beauty of the Momela Lakes and the rocky alpine heights of Mt. Meru, the terrain of the park is as varied as it is interesting.
		Meru, at 14,979 feet, may be second to Kilimanjaro in height, but certainly more spectacular in terms of scenery, fauna and flora.
	www.go-kili.com /kilimanjaro_meru.htm (1008 words)

	FAQ
		Meru Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt educational foundation established in 1983 to support the ongoing research begun by Stan Tenen, Meru's research director.
		The root-word "Meru" refers to the name of the Hebrew alphabet, Meruba; "Mt. Meru", the cosmic mountain that supports the world in the eastern traditions; Merudanda, the spinal column; Moriah, the temple mount in Jerusalem; and Su-Meru, an ancient name for the Pascal triangle (which is of fundamental importance in mathematics).
		Meru Foundation’s work is based on definitions and axioms of unity, which are then explored in detail.
	www.meru.org /FAQ.html (2031 words)

	Tanzania Luxury Holiday
		Mount Meru (4566m) is a second highest mountain in Tanzania, Is also an extinct Volcano.
		Mt Meru is treated by most professional mountain trekkers as an acclimatization trip before an attempt on Mt Kilimanjaro the highest free Standing in the World.
		Meru is a big mountain in Tanzania and should not be under estimated.
	www.safari-vacations.com /montmeru.php (290 words)

	Mt. KAILAS:THE LEGENDARY SUMERU or MERU
		However, a common Hindu is not aware of the existence of Mt. Meru.
		‘Mt. Kailash (22028 Feet), considered to be a physical embodiment of the mythical Mt.
		Possibility exists that Meru might be within the ancient Kashmir region in ‘puranic’ times (at the time these puranas were written).
	www.angelfire.com /sc3/1010/KAILAS.html (1518 words)

	SummitPost - Mount Meru -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Mount Meru, situated east of the Great Rift Valley and about 40 km southwest of Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania's Arusha National Park, is considered an active volcano and is the country's second highest mountain.
		Before Mount Meru was included in Arusha National Park in 1967 it was also possible to reach the summit via the North and West Slopes, however, use of these trails to enter the park (and reach the summit) is now illegal.
		Although Mount Meru has been climbed in 1 day and 2 days is very reasonable, the park has a regulation stating that climbs of the mountain will take a minimum of 3 days with a recommendation for 4.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150789/mount-meru.html (1992 words)

	Mt. Meru, Tanzania, Africa Mountain Hiking Adventure - Private Adventure Travel with Gary Guller
		Mount Meru only 40 kilometres away from it's more famous neighbour is Tanzania's second highest mountain and at 4566m(14979ft) can provide spectacular view of Mt.
		A trek up Mount Meru is an ideal way to acclimatise for the ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro, although not to be considered lightly and should not be rushed, or the effects of altitude may be a problem.
		Mount Meru is situated in Arusha National Park.
	www.garyguller.com /adventure_travel/tanzania/mt-meru.html (134 words)

	Thomson Safaris - Newsletter Issue 34
		Today, these lakes are fed by underground streams that leach salt from the alkaline soil and support algae, a few small fish, and thousands of birds, especially grebes and flamingos.
		Mount Meru remains a volcano, though dormant since its last conniption in 1910, a lava-streaked peak that rises to 14,979 feet encased by lush forests and bare rock.
		The fifth highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Meru is favored by climbers who want to avoid the heavier foot traffic on Mt. Kilimanjaro less than 50 miles away.
	www.thomsonsafaris.com /newsletter/nl34_mtmeru.htm (741 words)

	Africa Tops climbing Mount Meru, Kilimanjaro Climbing East Africa Mountains with
		Mt Meru is a real gem of a mountain and is often ignored by trekkers who only seem intent on climbing Kili.
		Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,565 m.
		The second is a path that climbs gradually through the grassland, along the lower section of the northern spur of the crater, direct to the hut.
	www.africaclimbing.com /kilimanjaro/meru-kilimanjaro.htm (1566 words)

	Meru Design
		Meru Design was founded on the island of Bali n the Dutch West Indies.
		The word Meru, which is derived from Hindu, means cosmic mountain.
		Meru lies next to Mt. Shivaling and is said to stand in protection of Shiva.
	www.merudesign.com /meru.htm (217 words)

	Mt. Meru
		Meru leaves in the middle of the night, so be sure to pack a headlamp.
		At 2514 m is the camp, consisting of 2 bunkhouses for hikers and cooking and sleeping huts for the crews.
		At 6 am Mt. Meru was a rosy shade of pink, and Kilimanjaro's Kibo peak was visible above a blanket of clouds.
	home.arcor.de /uwe.kazmaier/tansania/mt_meru/mt_meru.htm (977 words)

	Kilimanjaro Adventures - Rongai Route
		At 14,977' above sea level, Mt. Meru is the second highest peak in Tanzania and frequently overlooked (read: secluded!).
		Meru is also a great way to warm up and adjust to the altitude before hitting Kilimanjaro.
		You start your climb at the base of Mount Meru and continue on a path through the rain forest to the first camp at 11,500 ft. If you have enough time you may also climb Little Meru for a great view of Kilimanjaro and to assist with your acclimatization.
	www.kiliadventures.com /meru.htm (459 words)

	Mt. Meru Coffee Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Mt. Meru Coffee Project creates a direct connection between farmers and consumers.
		Growing out of a partnership between Lutherans of the Milwaukee Synod (ELCA) and the Diocese of Meru (ELCT) in northern Tanzania, coffee grown on the slopes of Mt. Meru is purchased directly from small farmers through their local coops.
		The objectives of the project center on bringing economic and social justice to the small farmers and people of the Mt. Meru region in Tanzania.
	www.mtmerucoffee.org /mtmeru.asp (224 words)

	Climbing Mt. Meru in Arusha National Park, Tanzania, Africa
		Meru in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, its more famous and crowded big sister.
		At 4,566 metres (14,979 feet) above sea level, Meru is as high as any mountain in the USA and Canada save a frozen few far north.
		Meru is an arduous hike; no "technical" mountain climbing is involved.
	www.paulgross.com /tanzania/meruascent.htm (297 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Mt. Meru
		Mount Meru is a sacred mountain in Hindu mythology which is believed to be the abode of Brahma and other gods.
		It is believed the mountain is 80,000 leagues (450,000 km) high.
		Mount Meru is said to be located at the centre of the earth in Jambu dweepa, one of the continents on earth in Hindu mythology.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Mt._Meru (313 words)

	Mt Meru University
		To be known as Mount Meru University, IBTSEA which has graduated more than 300 students since its establishment in 1962, braces itself to serve even greater number of future decision makers form all over the world.
		A total of 73 students were awarded with graduation certificates in a colorful ceremony, held at the school premises in Ngaramtoni area, last Saturday, the ceremony which also marked the fourth decade in the college history.
		Mount Meru University is going to be the second one to be established in Arusha region after the Makumira University also, formerly a theological seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT).
	www.arushatimes.co.tz /2002/28/features_2.htm (391 words)

	Arusha, Tanzania - Safari Parks & African Wildlife.
		Mt Meru is a dormant volcano 14,990 feet (4,566m) high which last erupted 100 years ago.
		From Mt. Meru's craggy summit, you look towards Mt Kilimanjaro looming tall and impressive with its glacial sides and snowy peak glinting in the sun.
		The best time to climb Mt Meru is from June to February, avoiding November when it may rain.
	www.game-reserve.com /tanzania_arusha.html (439 words)

	Ngorongoro Expedition and Tours Ltd
		Standing at 4566 m, Mount Meru is located in Arusha city about 23 km on Arusha-Moshi main road within the Arusha National park.
		Unlike Mt. Kilimanjaro, Meru has only one route which is Momela gate where by all the registration and payments are done, also porters and guides are obtained on this entrance.
		Also Meru has different types of reptiles, the African fl and green mamba, Egyptian cobras, chameleons and lizards they are rarely been seen while hiking but you are assured to see all this in the snake park within the Arusha National Park.
	www.ngorongoroexpedition.com /meru.html (239 words)

	Little Meru and Rhino Point, Mt. Meru, Tanzania
		Meru is now crowned by sheer cliffs overlooking the crater created when the volcano lost its top.
		Saddle hut is nestled in a saddle shaped depression between Meru's two peaks: Mt. Meru and Little Meru.
		From this perspective on Little Meru's peak (3801 metres elevation), it looks like we are on top of the world...
	www.paulgross.com /tanzania/merupeaks.htm (269 words)

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