The most popular Treks in Nepal Himalayas, there are many various exciting exotic destinations to choose from. From moderate treks of a few days to a week to adventurous walks for more than a week or more. As well a challenging and demanding adventure for more than two weeks, which you can all find only in the Nepal Himalayas.
A country of Himalayan and natural wonders of the great biodiversity of landscapes as well as climatic conditions. From low warm sub-tropical to cooler hills and towards arctic cold of ice and glaciers. Where walk leads you to various cultural differences along with spectacular impressive views of giant Himalayan peaks. Nepal’s Himalayas are truly an amazing country for all types of trekking and outdoor activities due to the variation of terrains.
From low flat land of the Terai belt to smaller Siwalik or Churia hills. As it stretches towards the higher hills of the Mahabharata Range and then ends at the massive towering Himalayan Mountains.
Nepal captures the world’s 8th highest 8,000 meters peaks from Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna I From the world’s 14th tallest peaks to the 8th in Nepal Himalayas, an amazing country for trekking and premier adventure land.
The most popular treks in Nepal Himalayas, are Annapurna, Everest, and Langtang Himal region and slowly gaining popularity is Manaslu Trekking Trail.
Annapurna Region
The most popular trekking destinations are Ghorepani & Poon Hill, ABC Trek, and Annapurna Circuit. As well Mardi Himal is gradually getting popular which is close to Machhapuchare Himal around Annapurna Himalayas.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Poon Hill Trek is a short moderate trek of less than a week duration and provides excellent country walks with ups and downhill. As well as changes in landscapes and climate from low warm paddy fields to cooler alpine hills. The trail is lined with a dense forest of pines and rhododendron trees as the walk leads to Ghorepani village. Where one can find the comfort of a nice cozy lodge, the next morning hike to a famous and popular scenic viewpoint.
On top of Poon Hill at 3,210 m high, offers stunning views of the sunrise over a 360° panorama of Himalayan peaks. Includes views of the world’s three highest Mountain ranges 7th high
Mt. Dhaulagiri, 8th highest Mt. Manaslu, and 10th Mt. Annapurna. The beauty and charm of Poon Hill are short and scenic trekking in dense rhododendron forests and traditional hill villages.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
An ever-exciting trek of a week or for more days, the walk leads to high steep green hills and a gorge. The walk follows the Modi River upstream right up to its glacial source at Annapurna base camp and picturesque sanctuary. The only base camp of 8,000 m peaks with facilities of a nice cozy lodge in the heart of Annapurna Himalayas.
The base camp is the highest point of the adventure at 4,130 m, the main highlight of the trek. Walking through lovely mountain villages and into the cool shade of forest with awesome views of snow peaks throughout the treks. The ABC Trek can be completed within 7 to 9 days from Pokhara and it’s one of the trending destinations in the Annapurna region.
Annapurna Circuit Trek
One of the most popular and famous Annapurna Circuit trekking is listed as the world’s top Ten Adventure Destination. Due to the dramatic variation of landscapes, climate, vegetation, and local cultures, that changes on almost daily walks.
A great adventure destination around the whole Himalayas, walking from low warm farm areas to cooler hills. Then ending at remorseless fields of ice and glaciers around the high and scenic Manang valley surrounded by giant peaks. An adventure of two weeks or more with options of drive and treks or ending at Jomsom.
From Jomsom take a short flight to beautiful Pokhara city or carry on trekking covering the whole circuit. The highest altitude on treks is a climb on top of Thorang-La Pass at 5,416 m. Thorang-La Pass forms the boundary of the Manang and Mustang districts, a scenic and cultural trekking of great landscape diversity.
Everest Region
Around the Everest Region, various exciting adventure destinations from a short duration of a week to more than two weeks. Where all trekkers can find the comfort of the various standard lodges from the budget, moderate to luxury lodges, and resorts. Offers great different trekking areas, but the most popular is the Everest base camp.
Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp is an adventure of a lifetime experience not to be missed. The glories of all trekking around the Himalayas, a great wonderful feeling standing beneath the world’s highest peak of Mt. Everest. Various ways of reaching Mt. Everest base camp 5364 m, the shortest, easiest way is taking a short scenic flight to Lukla. Landing at Tenzing & Hillary Airport, where all treks around Khumbu start and end at a lively town in Lukla.
A walk of 10 to 12 days both ways or one can extend it for a few more days to enjoy. Facing picturesque scenery on daily walks around high Khumbu on route to Everest Base Camp. An adventure of scenic and cultural trekking leads through traditional Sherpa villages lined with religious monuments and prayer walls.
An exciting adventure reaching high Namche Bazaar the capital of Khumbu Sherpa and the favorite village of all trekkers. The main gateway to Everest Base Camp is following the scenic trail to Tengboche a beautiful spot with a magnificent monastery. Located amidst a lovely forest facing tremendous views of snow-capped peaks with Mt. Everest.
As the trek continues heading past Dingboche and Lobuche settlements, to reach Mt. Everest Base Camp, in front of towering peaks. After Everest base camp, the trek includes a climb to a high Kalapathar rocky hill for a breathtaking mountain panorama. Facing the closest views of Mt. Everest at a mere distance, and then downhill to Lukla for a flight back to Kathmandu.
Langtang Region
Langtang Himal Region offers various trekking areas from short moderate, and adventurous to challenging treks. But the most famous and popular is Langtang Valley, one of the favorites among trekkers after the Annapurna and Everest region.
Langtang Valley Trek
Langtang Valley Trek is one of the preferred and acceptable journeys in the Langtang region. It’s one of the best and shortest trekking and closes to the city of Kathmandu is Langtang Valley. A moderate grade trek of little more than a week, where the drive involves both ways.
Starting and ending the walk to and from the Tamang village of Syabrubesi. Where walk leads to high hills and into a river gorge, covered in dense tree lines of rhododendrons and pine forest. As the walk progresses heading higher areas to Langtang village and then at Kyanjin Gomba, located in the heart of Langtang Valley.
A magnificent country with a lovely settlement of Kyanjin having many good lodges surrounded by high peaks of the Langtang Himal range. One can spend a day or two worth the views as well for a day hike on top of Kyanjin-Ri or Tserko-Ri. The high hilltop offers a wonderful panorama of close surrounding snow peaks of Langtang, Jugal, and Ganesh Himal.
Return journey on the same trail to Syabrubesi village, or one can spend more days taking an alternative route. The Langtang valley trekking can combine with the high Gosainkund holy glacial lake, and continue walking back to Kathmandu.
The most popular Treks in Nepal’s Himalayas
Besides the above famous and popular treks around Nepal Himalayas, there is more one can venture to exotic destinations. Likewise Manaslu Circuit of weeks or less trek, at present gaining much popular among travelers. As well as the beautiful Gokyo Lake and crossing the high Cho-La pass to Everest Base Camp. The Mardi Himal trekking a short trek around Annapurna Himalayas is getting much more popular due to its serene environment.
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