Climb & Trek Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp and Mera, Island, Lobuche Peaks:

September 20, 2025
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Annapurna

Nepal. Big mountain land. People come. People dream. The sky is so high. The wind blows cold but the heart is warm. I’ll tell you a story. About walking, climbing, looking, feeling. Annapurna Base Camp and Mera Island, Lobuche Peaks. All together one heart. All together one path. It is not like a book. It’s like human talk. Words simple but soul full. Flows like rivers.

Nepal calling you

You hear the name Nepal. You think Everest. You think of Himalaya. But it’s more. It’s bigger. Villages sit quiet. Prayer flags move slowly. Sherpa smiled. The sun rose pink. Cold morning. Warm tea. Mountain call. You answer. That is why many come. For trekking, for climbing, for the smell of pine and snow. You can feel it already in your chest.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek 7 Days – short but deep

Many trekkers choose the 7 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek . Short trek but deep heart. You start in Pokhara. Lake city. Small boats on water. Then you go by road to Nayapul or another trailhead. You walk. Steps up. Steps down. Rice field. Forest. Rhododendron red bloom. Villages like Chhomrong, Sinuwa, Bamboo. Tea houses are simple. Food dal bhat. My body is tired but happy.

You reach base camp after days. 4130 meters. Surrounded by big peaks. Annapurna I, Machapuchare, Hiunchuli. Circle of snow. The sun hit the ice wall. You stand and think wow. Short trek but memory forever. Then back to the same trail. Fast going down. Knees little hurt but heart big.

Mera Peak Climbing – high dream

Mera Peak. 6476 meters. One of highest trekking peaks in Nepal. South of Everest region. Remote. Less crowd. You fly Lukla. Then days through forest and Hinku Valley. Rhododendron, bamboo, yak pasture. Villages few. People are friendly. This trek is longer but you see the real wild.

Mera Peak Climbing  is not so technical but high altitude. I need a crampon, an ice axe, and a rope. I need a guide. Summit day long. You wake early in the dark. Walk slowly on a glacier. Breathing heavy. Sun rises behind Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Kanchenjunga far. You reach the top. The world is all white. You feel small but strong. Tears come maybe. Then go down. Camp. Warm soup. Laugh.

Mera Peak is good for those who want the first high peak. You learn rope, you learn glacier travel. You build courage.

Island Peak Climbing – beautiful island of ice

Island Peak also called Imja Tse. 6189 meters. In the Everest region. Near Everest Base Camp trail. It is called Island Peak because it looks like an island in the sea of ice when seen from Dingboche. Popular trekking peak. More technical than Mera. I need some climbing skills.

Island Peak Climbing  ,You trek to Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche. Acclimatize. Maybe visit Everest Base Camp also. Then Chhukung. Base camp at foot of Island Peak. Rock ridge, ice slope. Fixed rope. Crampons bite ice. Summit day is steep. You climb, heart pound, look up, look down. But it’s worth it. View of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Baruntse. I feel like a bird.

After the summit you back down. Tired but shining. Many climbers choose Island Peak after trekking to Everest Base Camp to add challenge.

Lobuche Peak Climbing – near Everest Base Camp

Lobuche Peak. Two summits, East and West. East one open for trekkers. 6119 meters. The West is more technical. Near Lobuche village on Everest Base Camp trail. So you can combine it with EBC.

You trek like a normal EBC trek. Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche. Then you go to Lobuche Base Camp. Glacier training. Guide fix rope. Summit day you start before dawn. Rock then snow. Steep last section. But the view – Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam all around. You feel part of the sky.

Lobuche Peak Climbing  gives you a mix of trek and climb. Good for those already trekked high.

Feeling of the trails – mix of walking and climbing

All these treks and climbs have a different but same soul. You walk through villages. Stone walls, mani stones, yak bells. Children say namaste. The smell of wood smoke. Then you go higher. The tree is gone. Only rock and ice. You sleep in tents or tea houses. Nights cold. There are so many stars. Silence is loud.

Climbing days hard. Wake early, eat porridge, drink tea. Put harnesses, crampons, and rope. Walk slow, breathe deep. Snow crunch. The sun touches the mountain. Heart race. Summit prayer flag flutter. Photo, hug, tears. Go down safe. Hot drink. Smile.

Why choose Annapurna Base Camp 7 Days with peaks

Many travelers like to combine trek and climb. Start with a short trek like Annapurna Base Camp. Learn about Nepal, culture, altitude. Then go for peaks like Mera, Island, Lobuche. Step by step. Build strength. Build skill.

Annapurna Base Camp trek gives you easy access. Nice tea houses. Green valley. Rhododendron. Friendly Gurung people. Good food. After that you are ready for a wilder area like the Mera Peak region.

Preparation simple but important

Even if the words here are simple, you need to prepare seriously. Good boot. Warm jacket. Gloves, hat. Crampon for peaks. Ice axe. Harness. Rope handled by guide. Insurance. Permits – Annapurna Conservation Area, Sagarmatha National Park, Peak Permit. Respect altitude. Walk slow. Drink water. Acclimatize.

Culture you meet

Nepal is not only a mountain. People are special. Sherpa in the Everest region. Gurung and Magar in Annapurna. Their houses, their food, their songs. You sit in the kitchen. Fire crack. Tea boils. Talk simple but warm. They smile when you try Nepali words. You learn patience. You learn kindness.

On the way to Mera you meet Rai, on Island Peak Sherpa, on Lobuche Peak. Different culture but same heart.

Nature changing

On the Annapurna Base Camp trek you start in the green valley. Forest of oak, bamboo, rhododendron. Then alpine meadow. Then rock and ice. Same in peaks. First you walk low, then you climb high. You see change. Birds, langur monkeys, yaks, blue sheep. Glacier melt water. Big sky.

Challenge and reward

All these treks and climbs are challenging. Not easy. Rain, snow, cold, altitude. But the reward is huge. View of world top mountains. Sense of achievement. Memory forever. Photo yes but feeling inside bigger.

Sample itinerary – Annapurna Base Camp 7 Days

Day 1 – Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk.
Day 2 – Trek to Chhomrong.
Day 3 – Trek to Bamboo or Dovan.
Day 4 – Trek to Deurali.
Day 5 – Trek to Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 6 – Trek down to Bamboo or Jhinu.
Day 7 – Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.

Short but full of view.

Sample itinerary – Mera Peak

Day 1 – Fly Lukla, trek to Chutang.
Day 2 – Trek to Thuli Kharka.
Day 3 – Trek to Kothe.
Day 4 – Trek to Thangnak.
Day 5 – Trek to Khare.
Day 6 – Acclimatize and train.
Day 7 – Trek to High Camp.
Day 8 – Summit Mera Peak and back to Khare.
Day 9 – Return trek.

Longer but remote.

Sample itinerary – Island Peak

Day 1 – Fly Lukla, trek to Phakding.
Day 2 – Trek Namche Bazaar.
Day 3 – Trek to Tengboche.
Day 4 – Trek to Dingboche.
Day 5 – Trek to Chhukung.
Day 6 – Island Peak Base Camp.
Day 7 – Summit Island Peak and back.

Plus acclimatization day somewhere.

Sample itinerary – Lobuche Peak

Day 1 – Fly Lukla, trek Phakding.
Day 2 – Namche.
Day 3 – Tengboche.
Day 4 – Dingboche.
Day 5 – Lobuche.
Day 6 – Lobuche Base Camp.
Day 7 – High Camp.
Day 8 – Summit Lobuche Peak.

All plans can change depending on weather, guide decisions.

Cost and guide

Prices vary. Annapurna Base Camp trek cheaper. Tea house and permit. Peaks cost more. I need a climbing permit, guide, and equipment. But still cheaper than a big expedition.

A guide is important. They know the route. They help with rope, glacier, and safety. They check the weather. They cook or arrange food. They carry some gear. Without a guide , the risk is bigger.

When to go

The best time is spring and autumn. March to May, September to November. Clear sky, stable weather. But some go in winter for quiet, summer for challenge.

Safety and altitude

Walk slow. Rest day. Drink water. Listen guide. Altitude sickness is real. Headache, nausea, tiredness. Go down if it’s bad. Do not push. Mountains are always there.

End feeling

You finish trekking or climbing. Come back to Kathmandu or Pokhara. Noise, traffic, color. You sit in a café. Think of snow, stars, and wind. Body tired, mind calm. You scroll through the photo. You smile. You feel proud.

Why Nepal keep calling

Because Nepal gives both challenge and peace. Annapurna Base Camp trek is short but powerful. Mera Peak is remote and high. Island Peak technical and scenic. Lobuche Peak near Everest Base Camp with a great view. You choose one or many. Step by step. Climb and trek Nepal.

Conclusion

This story is simple. Words broken but heart whole. Flow like a path up a mountain. Annapurna Base Camp 7 Days trek and climbing of Mera, Island, Lobuche Peaks give you Nepal true. You walk, you climb, you feel. You see mountains, you meet people, you touch the sky. No fancy grammar needed to tell that. Just go, slow step, deep breath, open eyes. Nepal waits.

Contact Details

Company address: Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd.

16 Khumbu, Nayabazaar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Mobile : +977-9843467921 (Rabin)

Email: info@everesttrekkingroutes.com 

URL:www.everesttrekkingroutes.com

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