10 Best Treks In Nepal

Searching for a glance at the enormous Himalayas, bright green glacial lakes, and gigantic glaciers? The quantity of likelihood trekking in Nepal is countless.

In reality, the principal purpose why trekkers hike Nepal is not for city life and tours, but for the reason that the Himalayas are so pleasant and a prime chapter of the Himalayas’ way of life. Within two weeks of trekking, you can trek in the Himalayas with dozens of kilometers in a nicely preserved route to traverse.

With numerous expansive alternatives, trekkers honestly cannot trek inappropriately with any trek that they select. Nevertheless, according to Mission Himalaya Treks’ past adventures below, we list the ” Top 10 Best Treks In Nepal” to assist you in thinking out the ideal trekking while traveling together with supportive hints and useful instructions regarding Nepal Treks. We will consider an extensive collection from easy to difficult with all locations to enchant trekkers with the bulk surprising landscape Nepal has to provide.

What to understand before trekking in Nepal?

Similar to other destinations on earth, trekking in the Nepal Himalayas could be possibly perilous since the climate in the Himalayas changes immediately. The bulk of trekkers begin the trek with clear weather and sky, so it’s very significant to be ready when trekking in the Himalayas. Be sure if you will go for a long day trekking in the Himalayas please select warm clothes and other equipment properly.

When is the Best Period for trekking in Nepal?

In Nepal Trekking period generally starts in March. Afterward, the snow melts and ends in December depending on the bad climate, and the snow starts. Please keep in mind that the best trekking period in Nepal is Spring and Autumn so need to book in advance the destinations like Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, and Annapurna Circuit.

The summer season is best for trekking in the Upper Mustang and Dolpo area due to there being less rain and quiet places with different vegetation. Nevertheless, trekkers must be well prepared for cold weather and snow during any season of Nepal Trekking.

What to wear is Trekking?

our suitable advice is if you will trek for more days in the high alpine Himalayas, the climate can change suddenly so prepare good gear which is a priority for trekking. Hikers must have warm clothes that preserve them from any kind of drastically fluctuating weather which helps trekkers adjust their bodies. You can read this article about how to prepare clothes and what to bring please read here.

10 Best Treks In Nepal:

1. Gokyo Ri And Gokyo Lake Trek:

Just 3 days from Namche Bazaar, the Gokyo Ri Trek is a well-known choice for trekkers that can be comfortably done in 12 days. This trek is characteristic of the Greenwich glacial Lakes and the glorious scene of the Himalayas of western Everest with the Ngozumpa glacier.

How to trek Gokyo?

Take a tiny airstrip Himalayas view flight from TIA airport Kathmandu until Lukla. From Lukla, the trek starts, trekking for about 6 days brings trekkers to Gokyo Lakes. After that trekkers can extend trips towards Everest Base Camp or return from the same trail until Lukla.

Length of Trekking: 10 Days

Altitude: 5357M

Begin/ End of Trek: Lukla.

2. Tilicho Lake Trek with Annapurna Circuit:

Above the delightful Himalayas village Manang, and in the base of Annapurna Himalayas, freshwater Tilicho Lake is elevated which is one of the highest lakes on the earth.

There are various alpine hiking trails around Annapurna. But trekkers can rest in Manang, trek through Tilicho Lake, and finally, a throng pass is a great option for hiking. Trekkers’ most preferred trekking route is Tilicho lake- Mesokanto pass which takes 7 hours without rest. Hikers love that trail because you can capture glimpses from the Lake and observe the lake from the various views of prospects that are surrounded by the snowy Himalayas.

This trail contains numerous slippery segments with small routes so Mission Himalayas Treks suggests this trekking if you are not scared and skilled in slippery routes.

How to reach Tilicho Lake?

Trekkers either trek from the city of Besisahar or take a private jeep until Manang. They drive just 7 to 8 hours on the bank of the Marshyangdi River. For extensive details please view Here.

Trekking period: 7 to 15 Dyas.

Elevation: 4949M

Beginning Point: Besishahar

Ending Point: Jomsom or Nayapul.

3. Poonhill And Annapurna Base Camp trek:

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the greatest admired trekking in Nepal and this route is an uncomplicated access trek from Pokhara. This trek itself is situated in one of the preferred trek regions recognized by Annapurna, which is the shelter of thick chains of trekking routes in Nepal.

The Trek to Annapurna Base Camp is the most admired even if you are not well skillful trekker then the long 10 days trekking from poon Hill is a suitable option.

If trekking numerous uphill and down trails is not appropriate for you we advise taking a jeep to Jhinu Hot Spring where you can enjoy a natural Hot spring shower situated at the Bank of Modi River which comes from Annapurna Glacier.

Probably the Jhinu Hot Spring and Annapurna Base Camp is the greatest well-known Base camp trekking spot in Nepal because it’s the very nearest base camp to the City of Pokhara. we suggest booking trekking as early as you can because this place is extremely crowded and it can be very difficult to get the teahouse’s room for sleeping.

How to get to Annapurna Base Camp:

There are 3 ways to get to the Annapurna Base Camp. The prior option is to trek through Poonhill reach Chhomrong and trek back on the way to Birethanti for 10 days.

The second option is to take a jeep to Jhinu and trek to Chhomrong and ABC and back from the same trails until Jhinu for 6 days.

The third option is to trek from Ghandruk and Kimrong Danda and Chhomrong and trek back via Phedi for 8 days.

For more trekking clew read our 10 days ABC package

Trekking Duration: 6 to 10 Days.

Highest elevation: 4130m

Beginning point: Nayapul

Ending Point: Birethanti or Phedi.

4. Classical Everest Base Camp Trek:

Nepal is home to the snowy Himalayas and astonishing glaciers. we will admiringly advise observing our Khumbu glacier which is the highest glacier on the earth. This Khumbu glacier is situated in the Everest region of Nepal.

Over this glacier are the huge Himalayas named Everest, which is one of the highest Himalayas on Earth and Khumbu glacier has a huge Icefall at its beginning points.

Trekkers can lot of trekking around these regions but we suggest the Everest base camp classic route that provides the outstanding scene of the Himalayas glaciers and also 100s of Himalayas peaks which enchant thousands of trekkers each year. This well-known Khumbu glacier length is 12 kilometers whereas  Khumbu Icefall elongated 5500-5800 meters.

How to reach Everest Base Camp:

Begin the trek from Lukla and trek for 7 days to Everest Base Camp. Most of the trails are available teahouses that provide accommodation and home-cooked meals in the local style. tourer who does not have enough holiday can book an Everest base camp Helicopter tour just in 4 hours round trip. For more information please read our EBC Trek 14 Days.

Trekking period: Round trip 10 to 14 Days.

Elevation: 5364m

Start or End of trekking: Lukla(40 Minutes flight from Kathmandu)

5. Langtang Valley Treks:

Trekkers just like to trek near Kathmandu so surely Langtang is a precious trekking option for them.

From Kathmandu, there are Numerous trekking which provides the sweeping scene of Langtang Lirung, Tserko Ri, and Dorge Lakpa Himalayas. In several routes, the Langtang Valley trek is the ideal short trek for those travelers who search for remarkable views.

Langtang Valley treks are comfortably reachable just after a 6-hour drive from Kathmandu to Sybhubesi trek for 3 days.  If you are an adventure trekkers who search Moderate trails you can extend this trek towards Gosaikunda Lake where you can see the Himalayan peak reflection in the blue water holy lakes.

How to Go there:

From Kathmandu take a private car or Local Bus until Syabrubesi. From there you can trek for around 2 to 3 days to reach Langtang Valley. If you are not keen on an extensive trip you can back from the same trails and drive to Kathmandu respectively.

For detailed information please read our Langtang Valley Trek.

Trekking time: 5 to 7 days.

Starting / Ending Point: Syabrubesi.

Highest altitude: 5000m

6. Combined Cho La Pass And Everest Base Camp trek:

Are you searching for an alpine thrill trekking destination, then the Chola Pass trek is a great option. Gokyo Lake and Chola Pass Trek offer beautiful trekking over numerous suspension bridges over glacier rivers, hiking in the alpine trek route, giant Himalayas, numerous waterfalls, and blue glacial lakes with huge glaciers.

The suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi near Jorsalle is one of the longest and deepest suspension bridges in the Everest Himalayan treks. Chola Pass Treks brings trekkers along the alpine meadows, glacial rivers Dudhkoshi, and Numerous waterfalls and finally brings them to the destination of blue freshwater glacial Gokyo.

Traveling in this trek route over glaciers means exploring the decreasing glaciers due to global warming. Past few decades some trekkers died in the Chola Pass trek so during the COVID period made a trail with ropes to increase tourist and risk minimization during this difficult trek route.

How to get there?

Take the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla that flight can carry just 14 to 17 passengers. That flight can occur only in the morning in clear weather. Beginning trekkers follow the Dudh Koshi river valley and then reach Namche.

After the Namche trek head to Gokyo Lake and cross Ngozumpa glacier and Chola pass. Finally, reach the Everest base camp and meet trekkers who just follow the traditional Everest base camp trek. In higher seasons especially October and April, only limited flights can occur but lots of trekkers trek Everest so we advise our trekkers to book the trip early. If you love to return by helicopter to enjoy the scenery by air can book in prior too. For more details please read our package Chola pass and Everest base camp Trek.

7. Kanchenjunga Circuit Treks

For Trekkers who are experts in adventure and search off the beaten alpine trail routes, the Kanchenjunga base camp trek is a suitable trekking route. Through the trek routes, trekkers can observe the marvelous scenes of Kanchenjunga and Khumvakarna snow peaks and numerous waterfalls. Some of the trekking routes are slippery and just narrow lanes upside of rivers so not recommended for those trekkers who are afraid of heights and who are not alpine experienced hikers. Probably it’s one of the most exciting treks in Nepal.

Trekking Tips:

If you are booked to trek Kanchenjunga then we will advise you to bring proper hiking gear and must bring trekking poles. For the footwear please bring Goretex trekking shoes which must be waterproof due to a lot of streams on the way. You must have some extra days in this trek due to not having enough time in case a flight from Kathmandu to Suketar or Suketar to Kathmandu can be canceled easily due to weather.

how to trek there:

Take a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Suketar and the trek begins from here. Or Take a flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar or Bhadrapur then drive until Taplejung and the trek can be started from here. If you are a budget traveler and have enough time you can drive from Kathmandu to Taplejung and trek start from there. this trekking can be done both ways clockwise or anticlockwise starting at Taplejung and ending at Suketar or starting at Suketar and ending at Taplejung. after completing the trekking you can return to Kathmandu in the same way.

8. Manaslu Circuit Trek:

Manaslu Trek is situated in the Manaslu restricted region of Nepal, Manaslu circuit trekking twists around the thrilling Himalayan scenery with Larkya higher pass at the elevation of 5106m above sea level. after you cross the pass you will cross the Marshyangdi River which begins from the popular Annapurna pass Throng-la(5416M). Some trekkers extend their trip through that route but numerous hikers trek back to Besishahar from the bank of Marshyangdi River or take a jeep for a drive back to Kathmandu. Lots of spectacular Himalayan vistas, glaciers, and alpine moraines that can be explored along with this trekking.

How to Trek there?

Take a jeep or local bus until Arughat Gorkha and start the trek from there. we will suggest this trek from the anticlockwise direction instead of clockwise due to slippery trails and dangerous glacier trails in the past.

9. Ghorepani Ghandruk Circuit Trek:

Trekking Poon Hill is a significant alternative if you are traveling to Nepal and exploring some short treks near Pokhara. When you are at the summit of Poon Hill you will see the extensive scenes of Kaligandaki’s deepest Gorge and Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas. There are several trekking options from Ghorepani depending on the time and how long you like to expand. Trekkers can extend the trek to Annapurna base camp for 6 days more. Trek through Grandruk 3 days more or can head in lots of other directions like Mohare Danda, Mardi Himal, Khopra, or Mustang where you prefer. But if you trek with the family the Ghorepani Ghandruk panorama circuit trek for just 5 days is the best option. This trek can finish just in 2 days if trekking takes a jeep until Ulleri and returns from the same trails.

In conclusion, the travelers who love to explore short trekking, as well as the accessible trekking path then Poon Hill, is the best option.

How do I get there?

From Pokhara take a private car or from Pokhara Baglung Bus Park take a local Bus until Nayapul then start the hike from here. until Tadapani can follow the same trail of the Annapurna base camp trek for 10 days. From Tadapani turn to the west direction to meet the trails of the Nayapul trek before. For More Information Read Poon Hill Trek.

Trekking Period: 2 to 6 Days

Elevation: Poonhill(3210M)

Trek Start Point: Nayapul

Trek End Point: Nayapul Or Phedi.

Time to Book Nepal Trekking?

After reading this article we hope you will like to trek toward Nepal.

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