It is an understatement to say that Nepal is a famous place for trekkers; it is the ideal place. Trekking in the mountains of Nepal will make you feel like you entered into a different world at a different time zone. It will be worth your time, strength, and effort; it will be an experience that you will want to gloat about for your entire life. There are more places for trekking in Nepal than the famous Everest base camp and the Annapurna circuit trek.
The average trek in Nepal is not difficult, but the trekkers should be moderately fit, after all, you are trekking through the Himalayas. But with the right mindset, adequate physical preparation, good gears, and acclimatization, you will definitely enjoy the journey. Since there are various trekking routes, you can choose the easier one, or the more difficult ones according to your choice. But no matter your choice, it will be worth the effort you put in. Below are some top places for trekking and various trekking updates in Nepal that you should consider before the trip.
Everest Base Camp:
The Everest Base camp trek is one of the most trekked routes in Nepal. In this trek, you will stand face-to-face with the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest, one of the reasons why it is the most trekked route. Along with this, you will also have a fantastic view of other majestic peaks and not forgetting the magnificent view along the journey. This trek usually takes about 12 days.
Annapurna Circuit Trek:
This trek is usually completed in about 15 days and is a pure teahouse trekking. It is a delightful trek in the foothill of the entire Annapurna range; this trek will lead you through lush pastures and Alpine forests. This trek will not let you down, and you can pass the widest Thorong La Pass, and the barren desert-like terrains of Manang and Mustang will make the trek more worthwhile. But since it is a popular trekking route along with Everest base camp trek, it will be crowded.
Langtang Valley Trek:
This trek is located not far from Kathmandu and is situated in the North towards Tibet. Langtang trek usually takes about 7-8 days; it offers cultural insights, such as monasteries and local villages along the journey. You will walk through pine forest, stony streams, boulders, grassy meadows, and wide pastures along the way. You will have a 100% authentic trekking experience, a culturally rich trek influenced by Tibetan culture.
Manaslu Circuit Trek:
This trek revolves around Mount Manaslu, which is the eighth highest peak in Nepal. It is without a doubt one of the best treks in Nepal, and as you begin this journey, you will witness epic sceneries crossing suspension bridges. Completing this circuit trek will take you a little over two weeks or can be extended to 21 days with a side trip to Tsum Valley, this trek will take you through many Nepalese cultural heritage sites.
Gokyo Valley Trek:
Gokyo Valley is a Valley of iced lakes and glaciers; it is situated west to the Everest Base camp trek. It is a great alternative if you’re looking for fewer tourists and more remote nature. This route passes through the forest of rhododendron and oaks with diverse flora and fauna. When you go along, you will find that most of the waterfalls are frozen, and you will witness the 5 Emerald green lakes.
There are many other trekking places in Nepal apart from the ones mentioned above, in fact all the mountains in Nepal is worth a trek as all of them will take your breath away.