With more than 80% of land covered by mountains and Himalayas, Nepal offers a bucket list of trekking adventure in different exotic and remote location. From Manaslu circuit trek to Langtang trek and Annapurna Base Camp trek to Everest Base Camp trek, Nepal offers countless opportunity for trekkers seeking short, moderate and long treks. Every year 2, 00,000+ tourist visits Nepal. It means that huge density of tourists is facing the problem of choosing the best trek in Nepal every year.
The selection of best trekking in Nepal actually depends on trekker's choice, difficulty, number of days, budget and trek mode. Here I have categorized the 5 best treks in Nepal 2017 based on popularity, remoteness, elevation, serenity, difficulty and price.
Everest Base Camp Trek
Undoubtedly, the best trek in world. Everest Base Camp trek (5,380m, 17,600ft) takes you to the lap of world's highest peak to have an eye to eye view of massif Everest (8,848m). The further ascent takes you to Kalapathar (5,643m, 18,514ft), the vintage of Everest.
Is Everest trekking for me?
I have tried to mention the trip facts, highlights and low lights of trekking in Everest. This really helps you decide whether this trek is suitable for you or not.
Highlights
Exploration of alpine wildlife conservation area at Sagarmatha National Park
Panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Amadablam and Mt. Makalu
Insights of Sherpa culture and their way of living
Lowlights
You have to walk 6-7 hours a day for 8 to 9 days. 62 km of long hiking in rugged terrain might be strenuous and tracing back the same route is frustrating.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Wonderful and most crowded trekking destination in Nepal. Annapurna Base Camp trek (4,130m) is one of most popular and best treks in Nepal that offers great terrain and mesmerizing Annapurna Himalaya range. Annapurna region also offers multiple trekking options for avid trekkers.
Is Annapurna base camp trek for me?
I have tried to mention the trip facts, highlights and low lights of trek in Annapurna. This really helps you decide whether this trek is suitable for you or not.
Highlights
Crossing the adventurous Thorong la Pass at 5,380m
Hot Spring bath
Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Diversity in trekking terrain as a result of variety in altitude ranging from 760m to 5,380m
Lowlights
Road construction next to the trail decreases the overall trekking experience
Langtang Valley Trek
A spectacular trek to Langtang region will lead you to over 4700 m with astounding view of Langtang Lingure to the north, Annapurna to the west and Makalu to the east. This trek is famous for its diverse terrain and unusual landscapes. The people living in highlands of Langtang region are Nepalese but because of their Tibetan originality, they look like Tibetan. The Langtang valley trek also offers stunning low altitude glacier fall. Therefore, Langtang trek is ideal and best trek for those seeking to explore rich Tamang culture, rich vegetation and precious landscapes of Langtang region.
Is Langtang trek for me?
I have tried to mention the trip facts, highlights and low lights of trekking in Langtang. This really helps you decide whether this trek is suitable for you or not.
Highlights
Overnight stay at traditional home of villages
Crossing Larkya Pass
The amazing river valleys with stone staircase climbing high above gorge with incredible waterfalls ringed by rainbows
Exploring turquoise water with glacier slipping into it.
Lowlights
Accommodations are basic with limited services
Annapurna Circuit Trek>/a>
Annapurna Circuit trek is one of most classical and crowded trekking route of Nepal. Connected by the Kali Gandaki gorge in the west, Marshyangdi River in the north and east and Pokhara valley in the south, the massif Annapurna section is 55 km long. The trekking route follows the paddy field, alpine forest, isolated hamlets, and stunning cliffs and connects Manang, a Tibetan village with strong influence of Buddhism.
Is Annapurna Circuit trek for me?
I have tried to mention the trip facts, highlights and low lights of trekking in Annapurna Circuit. This really helps you decide whether this trekking trail is suitable for you or not.
Highlights
Crossing Thorong La Pass (5,416m), the highest access of the circuit
Sightseeing of pilgrimage at Muktinath
Anti-clock wise round trip of Annapurna section
Natural Hot spring bath
Sunrise view at Poonhill
Insight of Nepalese and Tibetan culture i.e. Hindu and Buddhist
Lowlights
The construction of road track is becoming the barrier of Trekking
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek a short and best trekking trail in Annapurna region that offers the great view of sunrise and Annapurna & Dhaulagiri mountain range. It is ideal for those who have relatively less holiday period but still want to immerse in the wilderness of Annapurna region.
Is Poon Hill trek for me?
I have tried to mention the trip facts, highlights and low lights of trekking in Poon Hill trek. This really helps you decide whether this trek is suitable for you or not.
Highlights
Close proximity from Pokhara
Mesmerizing sunrise view
Cultural sightseeing at Ghorepani, Ghandruk and Landruk
Astounding view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range
Lowlight
The trekking route comprises several steep stairs
Note- You have to be above 12 and children below 18 should be accompanied by adults for trekking in Nepal.
Martin Wynn
