One of the major adventure activities that draws holidaymakers from around the world to Nepal is, ‘Trekking’. In general, trekking is going on a long demanding journey, characteristically on foot. But, every long arduous journey made on foot cannot be compared to trekking in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal is special, in fact, very special, because trekking in Nepal isn’t just plain walking. It’s a walk that presents you an opportunity to directly connect with nature; to discover a part of you that has been lost somewhere in the crowds of skyscrapers, family, job, career and responsibilities and to challenge your strength and endurance. In the end, every trek in Nepal has the potential to gives you the feeling of achievement, accomplishment and the ultimate satisfaction.
We all are very familiar with the fact that the Himalayan range that runs from east to west in Nepal provides home to 8 out of 10 highest peaks in the world, including the very famous Mt. Everest (the highest peak in the world). Therefore, the base camps of the mountains make the most trekking destinations in Nepal. They allow trekkers to enjoy the Himalayan giants in close proximity. For this reason, some of the best trekking in Nepal are the base camp trekking that take trekkers close to the Nepal Himalayas. While majority of the tourists are drawn by the mountains, the contribution of other physiographic units cannot be underestimated. The Himalayas (fore and higher) in perfect combination with 6 other distinct physiographic units: the Terai, the Siwalik (Churia) Range, the Dun Valleys, the Mahabharat Range, the Midlands, and the Trans- Himalayan Valleys, equally contribute in providing one of the rarest opportunities for landscape and nature lovers to enjoy the variety in altitude, topography, climate and vegetation in one go. While heading towards the destinations, trekkers will get the opportunity to enjoy nature in is best form. Therefore, Nepal trekking holiday is one of the unique experiences in the world.
The Everest, Annapurna and the Langtang regions are the all-time popular trekking destinations in Nepal. These regions take trekkers very close to the mountains, in fact, to some of the highest mountains in the world. The beauty of the landscape and the heavenly views of the mountains make the entire journey a very pleasant experience. Moreover, the settlements of people having distinct culture, tradition, religion, language and lifestyle add additional charm to the region. Trekking trails are well developed and trekkers will find quite a good number of accommodations and eatery options along the trail to serve trekkers heading towards their destination. However, second to none in terms of views and landscape, destinations like Manaslu, Gorkha, Dolpa, Mugu, Humla and Palpa lag just a little behind in popularity due to lack of proper facilities. However, these destinations also make great trekking destinations for trekkers interested to delve into the remoteness of the area. Thus, the country earns the title, “the Trekkers’ Paradise”.
Moreover, Nepal offers a number of trail options, like short, long, easy, difficult, cultural, remote, high elevation, low elevation etc. for people of any ages, interest, experience, fitness level and capabilities to attempt trek in Nepal. Short (2-5 days) treks, like Dhampus Village, Royal Trek, Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek and Nagarkot Dhulikhel Trek and Medium (5-12 days) treks, like Mardi Himal Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Jomsom-Muktinath Trek and Langtang Treks are some of the best trekking route options for trekkers who are bound by time, fitness level and experience. Similarly, long treks in Nepal, like the Everest Base Camp Treks, EBC with Gokyo Lake and Chola Pass, Everest Three Passes Treks and Annapurna Circuit Trek make the best trekking route for physically-fit challenge seekers not bound by time. For remote trekkers, Upper Mustang Trek, Manaslu Trek, Dolpo Trek, Rara Trek, Kanchenjunga Trek, Api Base Camp Trek, Khaptad and Badimalika Trek are some of the best trekking route options. Those looking for cultural treks can try Ghandruk Trek, Tamang Heritage Trail Trek, Ghale Gaun Trek and even Nagarkot Dhulikhel Trek. For elevation challengers Everest Base Camp Trek with three passes, Manaslu, Upper Dolpo, Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit make the best option. Regardless of what people may perceive, Nepal trekking is not essentially travelling alone through an unfamiliar wilderness. These trekking routes in Nepal are well marked and receive big crowd during the peak trekking seasons.
Autumn (September to early December) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for trekking in Nepal. During these seasons, the temperature is bearable skies are clear and trekkers can enjoy some of the best views of the towering peaks and the landscape. Trekking out of season is definitely possible, but only plan your trek out of the season, if you have fully prepared yourself to deal with the worst; leeches and rain during monsoon, extreme cold and closed passes during winter and in extreme cases landslide, flood and blizzard. Trekking in the rain shadow areas are possible, but skies are still gloomy.
Trekking permits are required to go trekking in Nepal. Most of the time, the permits include National Park or Conservation Area trekking permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card. However, if you are looking to trek the restricted area, like Dolpo, Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Nar-Phu Valley, Kanchenjunga and Api Base Camp, you will also require restricted area entry permit. These permits will be check at the police check points and park offices that are numerous along the trail. However, in case you lose the permit, or try trekking without the permit, you will have to pay the charge double the normal cost of the permits. Annapurna, Khumbu and Langtang regions only require national park/conservation area entry permit and TIMS Card. There are two types of TIMS Card: Green and Blue. Green is for independent trekkers and blue is for group trekkers with guide.
Nepal offers a wide range of trekking options that are suitable for a good range of experience and physical fitness. If you are fit enough to walk up and down hill for a few continuous hours, then finding a suitable trek in Nepal is no big deal at all. Reasonably fit trekkers can easily complete any easy trek in Nepal provided the assistance of local guide and accommodation. However, longer treks, crossing high passes and remote treks in Nepal demand a little more physical strength, commitment and stamina. Moreover, no prior experience is required to do any treks in Nepal. Having one, nevertheless, is always considered a plus point. Moreover, the best way to find the perfect trek in Nepal is to consider the trekking grades: Grade A (altitude around 3000m and 3-5 hours walking per day), Grade B (altitude around 4000m and 4-6 hours walking per day), Grade C (altitude around 4500m and 5-7 hours walking per day) and Grade D (altitude around 5000m and 6-9 hours walking per day on a difficult terrain).
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Handpicked destinations, itineraries that ensure ample acclimatization, provision of best available accommodation, food and crew members make our package one of the best packages in the market. Nevertheless, customizing the given package, or designing the package from the scratch is always there as an option. To make your trip more fun, Desire Adventures can also help you make the arrangement of some of the other popular adventure activities, like rafting, bungee jumping, zip flying, jungle safari, hiking, paragliding and so on. If you are looking for something beyond trekking, the company can also help you make the best arrangements for peak climbing in Nepal. Looking for something beyond Nepal trip? We can arrange some of the best trips for you in Tibet and Bhutan, if you are up for the culture and the landscape of these countries. From individual travelers, solo female travelers, private travelers to groups starting 2 and extending beyond 15, the company can arrange the best trip for every interested trekker ensuring top quality service, best value for money, guaranteed private departure and special group discount. Select the package and request a quote to get started. We will get back to you as soon as we receive your request.
