Most popular Trek in Nepal

Nepal is culturally and naturally rich small country located in mid-Asia which offers the various landscape with the most popular trek in Nepal. It has eight thousand above eight mountains as well as popular world highest Mt Everest lies in Nepal. Nepal is also called the land of Buddha, where you can get the experience peace and harmony. Here you enjoy fascinating and glorifying places as well as historical, cultural, religious, and natural beauty make popular adventurous travel and tour destinations all over the world. Also where you can explore different biodiversity in a different region. Nepali people are heartily welcome and friendly behavior provides the hospitality service with every regional trekking in Nepal.

Nepal has offered different adventurous trekking and tour packages who are planning an adventurous holiday trip in Nepal.  There are many most popular trek in Nepal like Everest region trek, Annapurna region trek, Langtang region trek, Dolpa region, Manaslu Region Trek, Kanchenjunga Trek, and so on. Everest base camp trek is one of the best popular trekking trails in Nepal, which offers the thrilling beauty of nature and high altitude crystal clear mountains. Most of the trekkers looking for the Everest base camp trek with a comfortable and luxurious trip to the high altitude trek. So you can find a local tour operator as well as your private tour as your way.

Likewise, the second popular trekking region is the Annapurna conservation trek, which also offers various trekking packages. One of the significant paces is Ghorepani Poon hill trek in Annapurna conservation, where you can enjoy sunrise and sunset views on top of the Himalayan range. Besides these two region treks, where you can experience different trekking regions in Nepal like an upper mustang, Manaslu, Dolpa, which are the restricted trekking trail offer the unique experience along the trekking trail.

Here is the most popular trek in Nepal.

Table of content

Everest base camp trek

Annapurna circuit trek

Manaslu circuit trek

Upper Dolpa trek

Gokyo valley trek

Annapurna base camp trek

Ghorepani poon hill trek

Mardi Himal trek

Kanchenjunga base camp trek

Dhampush and Ghandruk village trek

Langtang valley trek

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Narphu valley trek

Makalu base camp trek

Upper Mustang Trek

Rara Lake Trek

Conclusion

Everest Base Camp Trek

Maximum Altitude:     5,545m, Kalapatther

Trip Duration:     16 days

Difficulty:   Moderate

Accommodation:         Teahouse

Best Season:       Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:         No

Trek Permits: Sagarmatha national park entry permits, Khumbu region rural municipality permits

The Everest base camp trek is the most popular trekking destination for those who are seeking an adventurous trip in Nepal. Many trekkers want to visit the Sagarmatha region to enjoy the awesome views of Mt Everest.

The trek begins from scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. You had an amazing opportunity to experience the Sherpa culture and ancient Buddhist monasteries along the trek.

 

Different landscapes, Khumbu glaciers, icefall, nature, and snowcapped mountain range add you more adventure during the trek.

You can also be done Everest base camp trip by Helicopter. If you don’t have time and a luxurious trip to the EBC helicopter tour will be the best option for the Everest base camp trek.

 

Highlights

• A scenic walk along the Dudh Koshi River
• Picturesque mountain flight
• A major attraction of Sherpa villages and their culture and lifestyle.
• Tengboche monastery
• Khumbu glacier
• Enjoy the incredible views of Mt Everest and other Himalayan ranges from Kalapather 5545m, this is the highest point of the trek.

 

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Maximum Altitude: 5,416m, Thorangla pass

Trip Duration:         16 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   No

Trek Permits: Annapurna conservation areas permits, TIMS

Annapurna circuit trek is another remarkable trek in the foothill of Annapurna mountain range entire trip. The trek leads you through the diverse landscape from lowland to alpine forest. During this trek, you will be passing through Lamjung, Manang, Jomsom, Mustang, and the world deepest gorge Kaligandaki River. The highest point of the trek is Thorongla pass, where you can explore the astonishing views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range. Poon hill is another attraction of the trek, where you can get the panoramic views of snowcapped mountains.

Highlights

• Walk with Diverse landscape and natural beauty
• Ethnic villages of Gurungs and Magars
• Explore Buddhist and Hindu ancient monuments along the trek.
• Thorong La Pass 5416m
• Kali Gandaki Gorge- deepest in the world
• Rupse Waterfall, Natural hot spring in Tatopani

 

Manaslu Circuit Trek

Maximum Altitude: 5,106m, Larke pass

Trip Duration:         18 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   yes

Trek Permits: Annapurna conservation areas permits, Manaslu conservation areas permits, RAP

Manaslu circuit trek offers off beaten trekking trail that can explore the untouched natural beauty and cultural beauty of this region trek. Where you can experience the scenic views of mountains, cultural heritage sites, diverse mountain flora, and fauna. The trekking trail passing through the Budi Gandaki river valley and the highest point of the trek Larke pass 5106m offers the amazing views of the Himalayan region. Along the trek, you will enjoy the views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, 29 peaks, Sringi Himal, and many more mountain peaks. This rewarding adventure provides the thrilling Himalayan range views enjoy the snowy mountains around you. Nowadays this trek becoming popular because of the less crowded and amazing views of nature and culture along the trek.

Highlights

• Beautiful traditional Gurung and Tibetan-influenced culture
• You can explore different ancient Buddhist monastery
• Enjoy the stunning views of nature and snowcapped mountains.
• Explore the biodiversity
• The less crowded trek route
• Larkya La Pass- the highest point of the trek
• Walk with a lush green forest from the begging to the end of the trek.

 

Upper Dolpa Trek

Maximum Altitude: 5,250 meters, Kang La Pass

Trip Duration:         18 days

Difficulty:      Moderate to difficult

Accommodation:   Camping

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   yes

Trek Permits: TACAP, RAP

Dolpa is located in the far western Himalayan region in the Nepal border by the Dhaulagiri and Churan mountain range in east and south, and it is also categorized upper Dolpa and Lower Dolpa trek. Upper Dolpa trek offers the adventurous journey to the hidden valley in the rain shadow areas. During the trek, you will experience high altitude trek, flowing the Tibetan culture and lifestyle by the local people. You will enjoy the ancient Buddhist monastery and biodiversity along the trek. The Upper Dolpa trek start from the Jhuphal passing through Dunai, Tarakot, Sanu her village, beautiful Phoksundo Lake, which is part of Shay Phoksundo national park. The trek also provides the breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountain range along the trekking trail. If you trek in spring season you might get a chance to meet with the Yarsagumba Hunt.

Highlights

• Enjoy the stunning views of Dhaulagiri and Tibetan peaks.
• Diverse landscape and gorges
• Phoksundo National Park- largest National Park in Nepal
• Experience the Bon Buddhist culture
• You can get the views Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep
• The nomadic lifestyle of Tibetan-influenced Buddhist people
• High passes- Kang La, Saldang La
• Shey Phoksundo Lake- the deepest lake in Nepal

 

Gokyo Valley Trek

Maximum Altitude: 5357 meters, Gokyo Ri

Trip Duration:         12days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   No

Trek Permits: Sagarmatha national park entry permits, Khumbu region rural municipality permits

Gokyo valley trek is another trekking package of the Everest region trek. Gokyo valley is the valley of glacier and Lake. The trekking trail passing through the green lush Rhododendron forest with biodiversity. On the trek, you have an opportunity to explore Sagarmatha national park as well as mountain region legendry of Sherpa people and their culture. Also, you can visit different Buddhist ancient monasteries.  The Gokyo valley trek offers clear fresh mountain water in a lake and thrilling views of the world’s highest Mt Everest and many more mountains peaks.

Highlights

• Trek through the green lush alpine forest with a diverse landscape.
• Enjoy the mesmerizing views of snowcapped mountains and the diversity of flora and fauna.
• Gokyo RI offers the spectacular mountain region
• Visit green lakes of the Gokyo valley.
• Huge ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung located in the Khumbu region.
• Enjoy the hospitable service provided by the local people during the trek.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Maximum Altitude: 4,130m, Annapurna base camp

Trip Duration:         12 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   No

Trek Permits: Annapurna conservation areas permits, TIMS

Annapurna base camp trek is a popular trekking route in Annapurna conservation trek. The trek begins from the beautiful city of Pokhara Nepal.  During the trek, you enjoy the natural beauty, diverse landscape, villages, waterfalls, a river as well as the cultural beauty of the Annapurna region trek. the trekking trail across the many more significant places, Ghorepani Poon Hill, Tadapani, Chumrung, MBC, ABC, Hot spring, and many more places. Where we can experience the thrilling views of nature and snowcapped mountain range. The trekking trail passes through the green hill, forest, rhododendron, pine, oak and bamboo trees, rivers (like Chomrong and Modi), cattle, Waterfalls, and so on. You also enjoy the sunrise and sunset views on top mountain range from a different vantage point along the trek.

Highlights

• Mesmerizing views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range as well as many more mountain peaks from beginning to end of the trek
• Enjoy the sunrise and sunset views from the Poon hill
• Walking through the green lush forest with many more remote villages.
• Explore Annapurna and Machhapuchre base camp with close views of a mountain range.
• Experience the different ethnic culture and tradition
• Enjoy the natural hot spring at Jhanu Danda

 

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Maximum Altitude: 3210m, Poon Hill

Trip Duration:         5 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   No

Trek Permits: Annapurna conservation areas permits, TIMS

The Ghorepani Poon hill trek is the classic trekking route in the Annapurna region trek. This is short and sweet trekking packages any age group of people can be done this trek. And this trek can be possible throughout the year. On this trek, you will experience the Gurung and Magar culture and lifestyle. Along the trek, if you trek in spring season you will enjoy the amazing beauty of blooming Rhododendron flower. Poon hill is the major attraction of the trek, where you can get the breathtaking views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre and many more Himalayan range. Also, you will enjoy the alluring sunrise views on top of the Himalayan range.

Highlights

• Enjoy the diverse landscape, typical villages, waterfalls, green forest, and a backdrop of mountain peaks and so on.
• Panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range from the Poon hill
• Explore the biodiversity of Annapurna conservation
• Visit Gurung and Magar village and their culture and tradition
• Enjoy the warm hospitality service
• Comfortable accommodation by the tea houses along the trek

Mardi Himal Trek

Maximum Altitude: 4500m, Mardi Himal Base Camp

Trip Duration:         10 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   No

Trek Permits: Annapurna conservation areas permits, TIMS

It is a short and newly open off beaten trekking trail in Annapurna region trekking packages. On this trek, you enjoy the pleasant walk between green lush Rhododendron forests with mesmerizing views of the mountain range. You had an amazing experience of a remote village’s culture and lifestyle. You also enjoy the hospitality service of tea houses accommodation and food along the trek. You can get the close and panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchre peaks as well as many more mountains.  During the trek, you will get the sunrise views on top mountain range from the Mardi Himal base camp.

Highlights

• Walking through the beautiful villages, lush green forest along the ridge of mountain hills.
• Enjoy the beauty of nature and Pokhara valley
• Explore Mardi Himal base camp
• Enjoy the biodiversity of Annapurna conservation trek
• Off-the-beaten-path
• Stunning views of mountains like Annapurna, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Mardi Himal, and many more snow peaks.
• Enjoy the sunrise and sunset along the trekking trail

 

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Maximum Altitude: 5,200 meters, Pang Pema

Trip Duration:         21 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse/Camping

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   Yes

Trek Permits: TACAP, RAP

Kanchenjunga trek is located in the far eastern Himalayan range in Nepal. The trek provides a great opportunity to experience remote villages, mountain vista, flora, and fauna in the higher altitude of the trek. Also, you will experience the ethnic culture of Tibetan tribes- Rais, Limbus. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, itself means “Five Great Treasuries of the Snow” but it has seven summits. The trek passing through the tropical lowland and passes high altitude Rhododendron forest.  And you will get eye witnessing snowcapped mountains along the trekking trail. The trek begins from the Suketar Taplanjung flowing many more remote villages and arrives at Kanchenjunga base camp. The trek has two different base camp trek with high passes trek offers the exciting trip to Kanchenjunga conservation.

Highlights

• Kanchenjunga North/South Base Camp
• Explore Kanchenjunga conservation.
• Trek through the remote villages and green lush Rhododendron forest
• Enjoy the diversity of flora and fauna.
• Ghunsa, Lonak, and Pang Pema Base Camp
• Yalung glacier (5143 meters)
• Experience different ethnic culture and tradition
• Enjoy the hospitality service

 

Dhampus-Ghandruk Village Trek

Maximum Altitude: 1900m, Ghandruk

Trip Duration:         3/4 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   No

Trek Permits: Annapurna conservation areas permits, TIMS

Dhampus- Ghandruk village trek is a popular short and easy trip that starts from the beautiful city Pokhara Nepal. These are the best viewpoint of Annapurna region mountain peaks. The villages offer the natural and cultural beauty of Annapurna conservation trek. On this trip, you enjoy the Gurung ancient culture and tradition. Along the trekking trail, you had an opportunity to explore the diverse landscape, nature, typical Nepali villages, and tradition, and so on. These places offer the mesmerizing views of the Annapurna mountains range.

Highlights

• Explore Gurung villages and culture, tradition, and lifestyle.
• Enjoy sunrise and sunset views on top of the mountains range
• Easy walk through the villages, green forest, paddy fields with a diverse landscape
• Experience the stunning views of the snowcapped mountain from beginning to end of the trek

 

Langtang Valley Trek

Maximum Altitude: 4,984m, Tserkao Ri

Trip Duration:         7/8 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   No

Trek Permits: Langtang Conservation permits, TIMS

Langtang valley trek is one of the famous treks nearer to the Kathmandu valley. The trek starts from Syaprubeshi drive from Kathmandu. The trek offers the opportunity to explore Langtang national park, where you can experience the diversity of flora and fauna. You enjoy the walk through the dense Rhododendron forest with the pleasant sound of birds chirping. Along the trek, you will get the mesmerizing views of the Lantang region Himalayan range as well. Panoramic views of Langtang-Ri, Langtang Himal, Gajala Peak, and many more mountains.

Highlights

Langtang national park

Explore the biodiversity of Himalayan region trek

Astonishing views of the mountain range

Experience the different ethnic culture flowing Tibetan tradition and lifestyle

Yak farms and Cheese factories

Traditional Helambu villages

Kyanjin Gompa and Langtang Gompa

 

Chisapani-Nagarkot Trek

Maximum Altitude: 2175m, Nagarkot

Trip Duration:         3 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   No

Trek Permits: Sivapuri National park permits

The Chisapani-Nagarkot trek is popular treks around the Kathmandu valley. The trek leads you through the Sivapuri National park, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature. Chisapani-Nagarkot is the best place where you can enjoy the views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, Lakpa Dorja, Manaslu, Everest, and the much more Himalayan range. This is the short and easy walks takes you closer to nature and experience the typical Nepali village’s lifestyle.

The trek begins from the Sundarijal- a short drive from the Kathmandu valley. If you are looking short and scenic walk it will be a perfect option to trek in Nepal.

Highlights

• A Scenic walk through the Shivapuri National park
• Diverse flora and fauna
• Spectacular views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Gaurishanakar, and Everest range as well many more snowcapped mountains.
• Explore ancient Hindu Changunarayan temple

 

Nar-Phu Valley Trek

Maximum Altitude: 5416 meters

Trip Duration:         18 days

Difficulty:      Moderate/Difficult

Accommodation:   Teahouse/Camping

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   yes

Trek Permits: Annapurna conservation areas permits, TIMS, RAP

Nar-Phu valley trek is an untouched off beaten trekking trail in Annapurna conservation trek. Nowadays the trekking region getting popularity among the trekkers all over the world.  It is a restricted trekking trail in Nepal. The trek starts from the Beshiser or Jagat flowing the Annapurna circuit trekking trail and departed from the Koto trek to the ancient Nar-Phu valley. During the trek, you will experience the medieval Tibetan culture and ancient monuments along the trek. If you are looking less crowed and less affected modernity, Narphu valley will be the perfect option to trek in Nepal.

Highlights

• Walking through the narrow alley, rock formation, and glacier
• Experience the unique Himalayan and Tibetan culture
• Enjoy the remarkable views of snowcapped mountains and nature
• Restricted region
• High Mountain Pass- Thorung La (5416m) and Kang La (5322m)
• Explore ancient Buddhist monasteries
• Stunning mountain views- Annapurna panorama, Mt Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho peak.

 

Makalu Base Camp Trek

Maximum Altitude: 5250 meters, Shersong ridge

Trip Duration:         20 days

Difficulty:      Moderate/Difficult

Accommodation:   Teahouse/Camping

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   No

Trek Permits: Makalu Barun national park permits, TIMS,

Makalu 8481m is the fifth world highest mountain in the world. The trek takes you through the foothill of the Manaslu mountain range. This is less frequent use trekking routes because of the remote villages of the trekking trail. The trek begins from the Tumlingtar after a short flight from Kathmandu. You will pass through the remote villages, alpine green forest, paddy fields, and hillside. Also, you will get thrilling views of crystal clear snowcapped mountains. The lower elevation of the trek habitat of Rai and upper elevation of the trek Sherpa people in Himalayan terrain.

Highlights

• Visit Makalu Barun national park
• Exciting views of mountains like Mt Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and many more Himalayan peaks.
• Explore the typical remote village and experience their ancient culture and tradition.
• Explore the diversity of flora and fauna.
• Rare wildlife of Nepal- Red Panda
• Granite cliffs, hanging glaciers, and waterfalls

 

Upper Mustang Trek

Maximum Altitude: 3,810 meters, Dhakmar

Trip Duration:         18 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   yes

Trek Permits: Annapurna conservation areas permits, TACAP, RAP

The Upper Mustang trek leads you through the trans-Himalayan old trade salt route to Tibet. En route, you will the mesmerizing views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and many more Himalayan peaks. The trek begins from the Jomsom and enters into the rain shadows areas of the trek Upper Mustang. On this trek passing through the treeless barren landscapes, glaciers, steep rocky trail up and downhill. This is a restricted trekking trail. The trekking trail starts with Annapurna conservation and the world deepest gorge of Kalegandaking leads you the Upper Mustang trekking trail. You will experience the ancient Buddhist culture and tradition with Tibetan influence culture flow by the local people. Also, you get the knowledge of the world’s highest region Lo-Mangthang valley and their ancient monastery.

Highlights

• Trek to the rain shadows areas of Nepal
• Amazing views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain range
• Explore Lo-Manthang- the capital of the kingdom of Lo
• Visit different ancient Buddhist Monastery
• Experience the Tibetan influence Buddhist culture and tradition
• Mysterious caves and geographical variations

 

Rara Lake Trek 

Maximum Altitude: 3,710 meters

Trip Duration:         10/12 days

Difficulty:      Moderate

Accommodation:   Teahouse/Camping

Best Season: Autumn and spring

Trek Restrictions:   yes

Trek Permits: RNPEP

Rara Lake trek takes you the remote villages of western region Jumla and Mugu districts of Nepal. The trek starts from the Jumla flight from Kathmandu to Nepaljung and another flight transfer to the Jhuphal at Jumla district. Then you are heading towards Rara Lake crossing some remote villages, which also offers nature and snowcapped mountains. During the trek, you will walk through the Rara national park, where you can see musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, Himalayan goral, and other exotic animals. En route, you will also be crossing some ancient Buddhist monastery and stupas.  While taking part in this trip you will walk through the green forest, which offers the amazing beauty of nature.

Highlights

• Rara national park, home of musk dear, leopard, Himalayan Ghoral, Himalayan Black Bear
• Rara Lake one of the largest Lake in Nepal
• Experience the different ethnicities: Gurungs, Magars, Tibetan origins culture and tradition
• Explore the diversity of flora and fauna.
• Enjoy the remote villages’ local foods and accommodation.

 

Conclusion

There are a lot of popular trekking packages in Nepal. Nepal is the land of the Himalayan country. So it has offers many more trekking routes to explore the high altitude of snowcapped mountains. Just above mentation some most popular trek in Nepal. If you want to visit any other trekking routes, you can plan as your choice and we will make a plan as your interesting trek in Nepal.

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