Nepal – The country of the blessed mountains, offers more than just beautiful location for trekking and many other activities. Trekking in Nepal is also a very good way to get yourself acquainted with the lifestyle, the traditions, the rituals, and the culture in general. Nepal has so many beautiful destinations that offer great trekking journeys and amazing experiences. Here are ten best treks to do in Nepal.
The fifth highest mountain in the world – Mount Makalu is like a four sided pyramid and is located southeast of Mount Everest on the border between Nepal and China. The trek through Arun valley makes the trip to base camp a very special journey because very few travelers come here due to its remote location and hard trekking trails.
The Kanchenjunga Trek offers one of the most beautiful terrains for hiking and adventures in its weather beaten off-trail routes. The third highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga which lies partly in Nepal and partly in Sikkim, India. Also called the “Five Treasures of the Snow” after its five high peaks, Kanchenjunga has always been worshipped by the people of Darjeeling and Sikkim. One of the 6 mountains with altitude over 8000 meters in the world, the Kanchenjunga Trek offers lush and beautiful vegetation and varieties of flora and fauna found in the eastern region of Nepal. Four main glaciers radiate from the peak.
Langtang valley trek lying north of the Kathmandu Valley and bordering Tibet is Langtang and the trek through the valley encompasses some of the most bewitching natural sceneries found in the country. Popular for its cheese factory and the Kyanjing Gompa, one can pass through the Langtang National Park which leads to a very sacred lake of Gosaikunda. The sight of the Langtang Lirung Himal while trekking is a beguiling and something one will never forget.
A trail less travelled in the Everest region is the Everest Gokyo Lake Trek which diverts from the regular path taken by most of the trekkers but allows you to cherish the beauty that lie in the magical colorful lakes of Gokyo. These oligotrophic lakes are the world’s highest freshwater lake system composed of six main lakes and are considered sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Perhaps the most popular trekking routes in the entire region is the Annapurna Panorama Trek, known for its panoramic views of the massive mountain range. It is also one of the easiest treks to do as it takes you to heights where altitude sickness is rarely encountered and lets you bask in the mountains up close. Waking up early in the morning, trekkers often go visit Poon Hill to see the rising sun amidst the mountains. As the rays of the rising sun strikes the ivory peaks, the snowy mountains turn molten gold and the whole experience is heavenly.
A classic trekking journey which rises as high as 5,416 meters on the Thorang La Pass touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau, this route offer the glorious view of the mountains (Annapurna I-IV, Dhaulagir, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak and the Paungda Danda) at close quarters. Passing through the paddy fields into the subtropical forests, you can also encounter several waterfalls and enormous cliffs along the way.
Mount Mansalu is eighth highest peaks in the world and is located east of Annapurna. Its name derived from Sanskrit “Manasa” which means “intellect” or “soul” can be linked to its another name – the mountain of spirits. The region comprises Manaslu Conservation Area which leads trekkers from the sub-tropical Himalayan foothills to arid high pastures bordering Tibet.
One of the most distinguished trekking experience because of its chartreuse terrains, dry and windy landscape, the Upper Mustang Trek will make you feel like you are in the badlands. This remotely exotic isolated region with the most well preserved Tibetan Buddhist religion in practice in the entire world was once the Kingdom of Lo.
The second most famous trekking trail in the country is the journey to the Annapurna Base Camp. Notoriously famous for its mountains and several destination along the way like Pokhara which offers amazing leisure activities apart from the regular trekking, the “Goddess of Plenty”, which got its name from Sanskrit meaning “full of food”, have bewildered the trekkers from all over the world.
Who doesn’t want to see Everest up close? The highest mountain in the world and perhaps that is the reason why it is also the most famous trekking in the country. One cannot see the likeness of the Khumbu regions with its wonderful scenery, the famous Namche Bazaar which is also known as the “gateway to Everest”, Tengboche and Dinboche, this trail includes all the best elements of trekking to the base camp of the world’s tallest peak. Thousands of people from all over the world come here to gaze at the magnificent mountain every year and some even try to scale it.
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