Trekking is an activity in itself the upgraded version of hiking or tramping. Therefore, the word trekking directly refers to going to the places less explored and walk on the trail less walked! Interestingly, nowadays, trekking has become a walking activity for an extended period of time. The original idea of trekking has slowly fading. Therefore, lots of trekking agencies across the globe or based in Nepal are slowly promoting wilderness trekking trails. It is to provide authentic, tranquil, serene, and enchanting walking experiences to travel enthusiasts. Here in this blog, we will discuss about top 5 best wilderness treks in Nepal.
Nepal is the country of diverse landscapes. Therefore, there are countless mountains, gorges, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, hills, forests, and hidden valleys. Trekking through these places are always enticing and adventurous. However, over the course of time, the face of trekking changed drastically. As a result, the Everest Base Camp Trek which takes trekkers to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain can’t be classed as wilderness trekking. So, what makes any region or trekking trail wilderness? Let’s find out:
What kind of places are wilderness treks region?
The places which are difficult to navigate and trekked by fewer number of people are wilderness region. In addition, these places often encompasses high – altitude passes, limited human settlement, deep hidden valleys, and difficult terrain! These factors contribute to the difficulty level of the trekking. Trekkers couldn’t predict what comes next during such adventures. Therefore, these places are the best to walk on to knit wilderness adventure walking holiday moments.
What are the top 5 best wilderness treks in Nepal?
There are countless places in Nepal which are yet to be explored! Besides few commercial trekking routes, there are plenty of places which are still in wait for the outsiders to explore. Out of all these wilderness regions, this blog has rated Top 5 Best Wilderness Treks in Nepal. The top 5 list is created on the basis of wilderness experiences, feasibility in terms of safety, and presence of cultural & natural attractions.
Kanchenjunga Trek
Reach two base camps of the world’s 3rd tallest mountain Mt. Kanchenjunga. It’s base camps are Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (Pang Pema 5142 m) and Kanchenjunga South Base Camp (Ottang View Point 4700 m). Trekking route to these base camps traverses through green lush forests, difficult terrain, and valleys. In addition, the availability of the tea houses on this trail is still primitive. This blogger urges all the trekkers to trek on the Kanchenjunga Trek route. Slowly, this trekking trip will also be popular and you may not feel as wild as now! You can simply trek alongside the mountain goats. Interestingly, you have to walk for about 5 to 7 hours in a day between few camping places!
There are three ways to do trekking in this region. You can either choose to do the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek that goes through amazing passes and two base camps of the Mt. Kanchenjunga or simply trek to each base camps separately. Either the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek or the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek, both offers great wilderness adventure feeling. Therefore, the Kanchenjunga Trek is the number one in the list of the Top 5 Best Wilderness Treks in Nepal.
Manaslu Circuit Trek
Under the restricted trekking region, trekkers can find immense wilderness adventure in the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. The presence of diverse vegetation and landscapes, the trail offers unique wilderness feel! Imagine walking in the deep forests and discovering the 700 years old monastery! Even more wild is that you have to cross 5106 m tall pass without fixed trail for about 8 to 9 hours to reach the next human settlement! Trek to the base camp of the world’s 8th tallest mountain Mt. Manaslu. The biggest plus point about this trekking route is that trekkers don’t need to worry about the accommodation and meal while experiencing the wilderness adventure!
If you add the excursion of the Tibet – China border from the village of Samdo then the wilderness adventure scale goes one level higher. The trail is completely off the beaten and people rarely do the trek.
Yala Peak Climbing Trek
Isn’t it amazing and wild to reach the top of the 5600 m tall mountain peak! Yes, when the mystical and mythical trekking trail of the Langtang Valley Trek ends, the Yala Peak Climbing Treks starts! You will be walking either round the hill on the ridge line or trek steep uphill to the base camp of the mountain. There are no fixed trails to the top of the Yala Peak. Navigate on your gut and intrepidity. Test your perseverance and tenacity against the unpredictable nature of weather and high – altitude demands.
In terms of the wilderness experiences, the Langtang Valley Trek is also up there. Therefore, the Yala Peak Climbing Trek endows wild adventure from beginning to the end.
Tsum Valley Trek
Tsum Valley of the Manaslu region is in itself a wild area in terms of culture and nature. All the villages located inside the region are under the restricted zone of Nepal and considered as the hidden valleys. For years, these villages were not accessible to foreign trekkers. The trail is new and through diverse landscapes and vegetation. Abandoned villages, limited tea houses options, and centuries old monasteries located in the most extreme locations make this the wilderness trekking region. You will not find the densely populated human settlement. If you get lost from the trail then it would be hard for you to reach the human settlement without lots of hurdles. However, traversing through this trail can surely live up to the expectations of the Top 5 Best Wilderness Treks in Nepal. If you add the Ganesh Himal Base Camp visit from Nile village or via Mu Gompa then the level of the wilderness adventure increases by miles!
Everest Three High Passes Trek
Among all these 5 best trekking trails to experience wilderness adventure, the Everest Three High Passes Trek is more richer in terms of the availability of lodging and food. It is because the trail is in the Everest Base Camp Trek route. However, the sections of high passes crossing are definitely the most extreme wild. In fact, the wilderness experiences in the Everest Three High Passes Trek is far more than all other regions! It is truly the best place to test your patience, stamina, mental strength, and skills to successfully navigate through high mountain passes.
The main idea of these wilderness treks is to provide the original trekking experiences. In addition, it is also about letting trekkers trek on the trail where lesser number of people normally trek!
How to prepare for wilderness trekking in Nepal?
If you are on the wilderness trekking trails of Nepal then you must be well prepared! The preparation may not be physical and mental only but it may require you to fulfill certain requirements. Lots of safety options must be calculated before embarking on the journey to the wilderness regions. Some of the places may not have communication channels or connectivity. In case of emergencies you may get stranded in the wild. Therefore, you should always trek with the experienced travel companion. Never try to trek solo or independently in the trekking routes of Nepal. Few wilderness regions of Nepal is inside the restricted zones and inside the special conservation area. Therefore, you must get the special immigration permit as well.
Physical and Mental Preparation
Walking in the trekking trails of the wilderness region is never easy. You will have to walk more hours than while trekking in the commercial trekking regions. In order to reach the safe places, you must walk more than usual. These trails include high – altitude places and deep valleys. Therefore, there are many steep uphill and downhill. Trekkers have to build up good stamina and physical fitness! They should prepare their body for the long walking hours and to deal with the demands of high – altitude places. In addition, they have to make sure that their cardio – vascular abilities are top notch.
Expect the unexpected events while trekking in the wilderness trekking trail. So, build up your mental strength as well. You may have to endure extreme weather conditions or accidents! If you crumble in the wild then it is not safe.
Identifying an ideal time for trek in Nepal
Always research about the climate and weather conditions before embarking on the trekking trip. Trekking in an ideal season is the key to success in such trails. Usually, the months of spring season and autumn season is considered as the best or ideal time for trek in Nepal.
Getting an experienced trekking agency in Nepal
Don’t attempt to trek solo or independent inside the wilderness region! Get help from the experienced trekking agency. In fact, some of the trekking trails in this category are inside the restricted region which the trekking agency is mandatory.
Please feel free to contact this blogger or travel planners of the Nepal High Trek to know more about wilderness treks in Nepal. You can surely knit the wilderness adventure trekking moments in this Himalayan country.
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