Nepal is an ideal place for a lot of different activities like adventure, spiritual cleansing, and cultural gatherings. While in Nepal, you can choose from several options like hiking, mountaineering, trekking, rafting, and jungle safari, and many more. Nepal is one of the most sought after country for short treks and long treks with its beautiful village, high hills, lush rhododendrons, forests, and beautiful glaciers. There are many pristine trekking places in Nepal. Trekking in Himalayas of Nepal offers wonderful views. If you are someone who wants to explore undiscovered areas of the Himalayas where there have been very few travelers, trekking in Nepal is perfect for you. There are several trekking options in Nepal that vary by category and all of them are unique in their own way and offer surreal Himalayan adventure.
If you are thinking of trekking in Nepal, read on to decide which trek is best for you. Here we have listed down some of the popular places in Nepal Himalayas to go for trekking. Find out which short treks in Nepal suits you the best and meets your preferences;
Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. You will experience the magnificent landscapes and the "Sherpa" culture during the trek. The trek is so popular that the trekking trail remains crowded during the high season. Everest basecamp is a wonderful place to go for trekking and deserves to be ranked among the best in Nepal.
Annapurna Circuit Trek is another equally popular trek in Nepal. Usually, the trek is done in about 12 days. The unique trekking trail passes through the amazing landscapes and beautiful villages of Gurung. You will have the opportunity to stay in the tea houses and see the natural beauty that you can only find on this side of the Himalayas. Crossing the Thorung-La pass which has an altitude of 5160 meters is a unique experience that will take your breath away. Despite all this, the trek continues to be a great adventure for tourists from all over the world.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, also known as Annapurna Panorama Trek, is ideal for hikers who don't have enough time for Everest basecamp or the Annapurna circuit. Thousands of adventurers adore and admire the view of Poon Hill. No matter. If you are an expert hiker or going to the Himalayas for the first time, you can still trek to poon hill because of the short itineraries and the low altitude. For those, who are prone to altitude sickness, the risk of getting it is also low!
Annapurna basecamp trek, also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Hike through a trail lined with rhododendron trees; in spring make the trail vibrant. The unique trail passes through the lush green forest and beautiful villages inhabited by Gurungs and Magars. The colorful blooms of rhododendron in the trail is another highlight of the trek. You will enjoy the local culture and experience warm hospitality from the locals.
The Langtang valley trek is a relatively short trek as compared to other popular treks in Nepal. It is also close to Kathmandu. It is an adventurous trek in the Himalayas of Nepal with a unique cultural experience. The valley is popular for beautiful glaciers and has more than 70 glaciers of different sizes. Langtang National Park, Nepal's first Himalayan National Park is also another attraction of this trek.
Trekking is not for everyone and mainly for those who have altitude sickness and have underlying medical conditions. But you can still travel chartering a helicopter service. Langtang Helicopter tour is pretty famous in the Himalayas.
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