By admin 
The Himalayas are a dream for many. People come from all over the world to see tall mountains and climb small peaks. Nepal is home to Everest but also has other mountains for adventure. The Great Himalayan Trek with Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche Peak, and also Everest Base Camp is not only a trek; it is one big journey of the heart. Hard, cold, beautiful, long. This is not a walk in the park. But it is a story you want to live.
Island Peak Climbing
Island Peak is a very popular climbing peak in Nepal. My real name is Imja Tse, but most call it Island Peak because it looks like an island in the sea of ice. Height is 6189 meters. Many people use it as practice before big mountains like Everest. The trail starts from the Everest base camp side. You trek through the Sherpa villages of Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Dingboche, then move up to the base camp of Island Peak. Island Peak Climbing is not too technical, but you need rope, crampons, and an ice axe. On summit day, you wake before dawn. Walk on a glacier, climb the headwall, and then stand on top. From there, the panorama is huge: Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Makalu. Standing on the peak, the world looks so wide. Island Peak is not only a mountain; it is key to opening the door of higher dreams.
Lobuche Peak Climbing
Lobuche Peak is another famous climbing peak in Khumbu. Height is 6119 meters. There are two summits, Lobuche East and Lobuche West, but most climbers go East because the permit is easy. Lobuche is more technical compared to Island Peak. It has a rock ridge and steep ice. But the reward is also big. From the top, you see Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, and the whole Khumbu valley. The Lobuche Peak Climbing starts in a similar way as the Everest Base Camp trek, then you turn to Lobuche base camp. The summit push is long, but when you climb the ridge and see the sunrise, you forget the pain. Lobuche teaches you respect for mountains. Not just walk, but also climb with rope and trust in the team.
Mera Peak Climbing
Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. 6476 meters tall. Located in the Makalu Barun region, east of Everest. It is high, but not so technical. The biggest challenge is altitude. To reach Mera base camp, you walk through the wild Hinku valley. No big road, only forest, yak pasture, and small village. The path is less crowded. When you go up to high camp, you see mountains all around: Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. On summit day, the Mera Peak Climbing is on a wide glacier, long and tiring. But the top view is called one of the best in the world. All big eight-thousanders around you. Mera is the peak for dreamers. It is big, but possible for a strong trekker with a guide.
Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a world-famous trek. Even if you do not climb, you feel Everest is close. The trek starts from Lukla, then Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, and finally base camp at 5364 meters. Along the way, you pass a Sherpa village, a monastery, and a bridge on the Dudh Koshi River. You see mountains every day: Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest. The trek is about 12–14 days. Many climbers do base camp before an Island, Lobuche, or Everest expedition. Standing at base camp, you see Khumbu Icefall. Big wall of ice, scary and beautiful. The Everest Base Camp trek is not a peak climb, but it is a soul climb. Every trekker in the world dreams of this once.
Combination of Peaks and Trek
The Great Himalayan trek is when you combine all: Island, Lobuche, Mera, and Everest base camp. This is a huge adventure. You walk long, climb three peaks, and reach a famous base camp. It takes one month or more. I need a strong body, good guidance, and patience. But imagine, in one trip you stand on three different summits and also on the base of Everest. This is a dream package.
Sherpa Culture on the Trail
Sherpa people live in Khumbu. They are mountain guides and porters but also farmers and monks. Their culture is Buddhist. You see stupas, prayer flags, and monasteries. In Tengboche monastery, monks chant with drums. Sherpa food is simple but strong. Dal bhat, thukpa, tsampa, and butter tea. Climbing in the Himalayas is not only about snow; it is about the Sherpa heart. They are friends from the mountains.
Training for Peaks
Climbing peaks needs training. Not like a normal walk. You must learn rope skills, crampon walking, and how to use an ice axe. Island and Lobuche both need little technical skill. More about altitude endurance. Before the trek, many people practice in their country’s gym, hiking, and climbing small mountains. Without training, you suffer. With training, you enjoy it.
Permits and Rules
Every peak needs a permit. Island and Lobuche permits come from NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association). Mera is also the same. Permit fees are different in different seasons. I also need a Sagarmatha National Park entry and a Makalu Barun permit for Mera. And for the Everest base camp side, also the TIMS card. A guide is necessary for peak climbs.
Best Season to Go
The best seasons are autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May). In autumn, the sky is clear, and the mountain is sharp. In spring, when the weather is warmer, rhododendrons bloom. Winter is too cold and snow-heavy. Summer monsoon rain, leeches, and clouds hide the mountain. So choose autumn or spring for the best.
Challenge and Risk
Climbing is never easy. Altitude sickness is dangerous. The weather changes fast. The cold can freeze. Crevasse in glacier. Rockfall. But with a guide and a good plan, the risk is less. Always listen to the body. If the headache is strong, you stop. If a snowstorm comes, wait. Mountains are always bigger than man. Respect is key.
Cost of the Big Journey
The cost is high. For one month, trek and climb three peaks, maybe 4000–6000 USD. Permit, guide, porter, food, gear, flight. Mera separate, Island and Lobuche separate. Everest base camp alone is cheaper, but when combined with all, the cost rises. But what you get is priceless. Memory, experience, peak summit.
Food and Lodge on Trail
On the Everest side, the teahouse is good. Bed, food, warm stove. On the Mera side, a more simple lodge, sometimes a tent. Food is dal bhat, momo, noodle, potato, and pancake. Not a hotel, but it tastes good when you are hungry. At base camp, food is made by a cook: rice, soup, and tea. You eat simple food, but it gives you energy.
View from the Top
Every peak gives a different view. From Island Peak, you see Imja Valley and Lhotse Wall. From Lobuche, you see Everest close and the Khumbu glacier. From Mera, you see five 8000-meter peaks in one panorama. From Everest base camp, you see an icefall or an expedition tent. Viewing is a gift after pain.
Emotional Side of Trek
Sometimes you feel tired and want to quit. Altitude heavy, feet sore. But mountains push you to continue. When you reach the top, you cry, laugh, and are silent. Climbing is not only for the body; it is for the mind. You find new strength inside. That is why people come back again and again.
Guide and Porter Role
The guide is the leader. He knows the route, safety, and rope. Porter carries a heavy bag, 20–30 kilos, so you can climb light. Without them, the journey is doubly hard. They are the heroes of the Himalaya. Respect, fair pay, and kindness are important.
Compare Peaks with Each Other
Island Peak is a good first climb. Lobuche is a little harder and more technical. Mera is the tallest but less technical. Everest Base Camp is a trek, not a climb, but the most famous. If you want to challenge yourself step by step, do EBC + Island. If you want a high-altitude test, do Mera. If you want technical practice, do Lobuche.
Preparation Before Journey
Before coming to Nepal, check gear. Boot, crampon, down jacket, sleeping bag, harness, helmet, headlamp. Buy or rent in Kathmandu. Do insurance, because mountains can be dangerous. Train body, train mind. Prepare money, permit, and time. Without a plan, the journey fails. With a plan, the journey succeeds.
Conclusion
The Great Himalayan Trek with Mera, Lobuche, Island Peaks, and Everest Base Camp is one of the biggest adventures in the world. It is not easy. It is long, cold, and hard. But it is also a dream, beautiful, and life-changing. Every step, every climb, every sunrise in the Himalaya teaches a lesson. You not only discover mountains, you discover yourself.
Contact Details
Company address: Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd.
16 Khumbu, Nayabazaar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Mobile : +977-9843467921 (Rabin)
Email: [email protected]
URL:- www.everesttrekkingroutes.com