Nepal is one of the best destinations for trekking and hiking holidays. Nepal offers some of the great trekking routes that have been popular for many years. Nepal offers majestic mountain views at the foot of the Himalayas with many villages with the warm hospitality of the locals of the areas.
Trekking in Nepal is popular tourism activity and thousands of people trek in Nepal every year. Nepal offers many popular trekking routes and itineraries. Find some of the most popular treks in Nepal here on this page which may help you to choose your trekking in Nepal.
Trekking in Nepal can be done solo or in groups as per the interests of the trekkers. We have many trekking programs in Nepal that are available on fixed dates group join trek and you can even do those treks privately as you can trek at your own pace when you private trek.
Trekking is a walking holiday so, you must walk on our treks. Trekking in Nepal is available from a short one-day trek to a month-long trek and from very low altitudes to high mountain altitudes. Nepal is a trekking destination as you find valleys, hills, viewpoints, jungles, and mountains everywhere in Nepal and the trek in Nepal goes through those valleys, viewpoints, jungles, and mountains. Nepal offers treks for people of any age, ability, and fitness as you can do a day trek like Nagarkot trek or a high adventure trek like Everest Base camp.
Popular trekking in Nepal includes trekking in the Everest region, trekking in Annapurna, trekking in Langtang, trekking in Manaslu, and many other regions that are popular for trekking such as Mustang, Ganesh Himal, and many off the beaten tracks. You find many styles of a trek in Nepal and the tea house style is one of the popular ways to trek in Nepal, you stay in a lodge/tea house in these treks and these treks are cheaper compare to a camping trek. The camping treks offer a great trek experience as you trek in wild and off the beaten trails in camping trek, you do not meet many trekkers in tented camp treks however the camping treks are a little costly compared to tea house treks as the camping treks has to be organized with all the camping equipment and many staff to carry that equipment.
Another popular way to trek in Nepal is by staying at people’s houses which are called the home stay trek in Nepal. You stay at people’s houses with the family. The home stay treks offer to experience the real lifestyle of Nepalese and these treks mostly go through the villages of the middle hilly part of Nepal. Home stay treks are becoming more popular these days.
Some of the most popular trekking in Nepal:
Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base camp trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal, Everest Base Camp Trek is also known as the EBC trek in Nepal. The Everest Base camp trek is one of the bucket list travel destinations of thousands of travelers around the globe. Many people fulfill their dream to be at the Base camp of Everest every year.
The Everest base camp Trek starts with the short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and the trek goes further to EBC trekking by the classical trail of Everest base camp. After reaching EBC, you also climb Kalapattar to see the great views of Everest and many other high Himalayas.
Everest base camp trek treks for about 12-16 days, depending on the pace of trekkers and the route you choose to reach the base camp. The EBC trek is moderately difficult and one needs to be healthy and physically fit to do this trek successfully.
Everest Base camp Trek is doable all around the year however the autumn and spring seasons are the best time for the trek in terms of weather and temperature.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The Annapurna Base camp trek is the second most popular trek after the Everest base camp trek. The Annapurna base camp trek is also known as the ABC trek in Nepal. Annapurna Base camp trek can be done from 7-12 days depending on pace and the route to reach Annapurna base camp.
The Annapurna Base camp trek mostly starts and ends in Pokhara. The Pokhara is about 200 km away from Kathmandu and is one of the popular tourist destinations. The ABC starts in Nayapul and goes through Ghorepani-Poon hill, Chhomrung, and finally reaches Annapurna Base camp. The ABC route returns the same trail to Chhomrung and takes another down to Jhinu and one can have a hot bath in a natural hot spring in Jhinu.
The Annapurna base camp trek can be done throughout the year however the best time for the ABC trek spring & autumn seasons in terms of weather and temperature.
Annapurna Circuit Trek
The Annapurna circuit trekking trail is a classic trekking route in Nepal and the Annapurna circuit trek is said to be the best circuit trek in the world, so, the Annapurna circuit is one of the most popular trekking in Nepal. The Annapurna circuit goes through the Marshyangdi valley and it goes through the Kali Gandaki River valley once you pass the Thorond la pass, the highest point of the trek.
Around the Annapurna circuit trek starts from Bhulbhule and the trek goes through the Marshyangdi river valley following the Marshyangdi river and reaches Manang village. After taking a day's rest at Manang, the trek goes further to Phedi and then to Muktinath temple passing through the Thorong the highest point of the trek which is 5416 meters above sea level.
The trek goes followed by the Kali Gandaki River till the Tatopani then take a higher route to Ghorepani. Have a great sunrise view from Poon hill, the trek goes to Nayapul and drives to Pokhara.
Langtang Valley Trek
Langtang valley is another popular trekking route in Nepal. The Langtang valley trek is a close trekking area from Kathmandu (the capital city of Nepal). The Langtang valley trek is located in Langtang National park in Nepal and the trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Syaprubeshi.
The Langtang valley trek goes through the Langtang river valley, and the trek goes through the forest and explores the Langtang village and Kyanjing Gumpa. Take great views of KyanjungRi and take the return trek to lama hotel then take a higher route to Syaprugaun and trek to Dhunche and drive to Kathmandu.
Langtang valley trek is the natural jewel of the Langtang region abundant in a range of flora & fauna. You get to see a diverse variety of landscapes along with many Himalayan mountains like Yala Peak, Langtang Lirung, Gangchhempo, etc.
Manaslu circuit trek
Manaslu trek is another popular trekking in Nepal and it is becoming more and more popular these days as an alternative route of the Annapurna circuit. The Manaslu circuit trek goes around Mt. Manaslu and Manaslu is the world's eighth highest mountain in the world, the trek goes through a rural village that offers ancient cultures and an almost medieval lifestyle of the people as you trek up north towards the peaks.
The Manaslu circuit trek is a moderate trek that goes over the pass of Larke la which is 5106 meters above sea level, the best time for the trek is from September – December and from March to June, the trek is also doable in July & August and January & February as well however you need to prepare extra things to have a successful trek in Manaslu region.
Manaslu trek is located in one of the restricted areas of Nepal so, you require to have a special trekking permit to trek in this area. There should be a minimum of 2 people and one must obtain a special trek permit through a registered trekking company.
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