Everest Region a unique place on earth, that nearly resembles the arctic zone of the North and South Pole. But with a difference where you can enjoy walking into enchanting alpine forest lined with tall rhododendron and pine trees.

The higher area of Everest region above 4, 000 meters reaches you within absolute mountain wilderness. Where you will be amidst towering giant peaks close to notorious Ice Fall and glaciers of rugged landscapes. Yet, beautiful with its magnificent scenery of jagged mountain range and rolling green hills. 

Mt. Everest is also known as the Third Pole, straddles between the border of Nepal and Tibet / China. The southern side of Mt. Everest is more popular than the northern side, for trekkers, adventurers, and mountaineers.

As the region around high Khumbu of Everest, offers great various incredible adventurous places to enjoy. From few days to more of a week in the harmony of the lovely local culture of highlanders the Sherpa tribe.

Starts from the Famous and Unique Lukla Tenzing & Hillary Airport

Trek to Everest Region with various options, the most popular and shortest route is flying to Lukla. The airport in Lukla named ‘Tenzing and Hillary’ tribute to the first legendary mountaineers to set foot on top of Mt. Everest.

A unique and short airstrip built-in 1964 with support and funded by the late Sir Edmund Hillary. The Luka airport, reputed as an extreme airport where only STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft can make it.  

A maximum of 15 to 18 passengers can get seated, besides captain and co-pilot with a flight attendant or air hostess.

Incredible Views on Flight to Lukla

The flight of 30 to 35 minutes, during airborne taking off from Kathmandu domestic airport. One can enjoy a sweeping panorama of a Himalayan mountain range from Ganesh, Langtang, and Jugal Himal range. Includes Mt. Gaurishankar (where GMT a time meridian enters Nepal) with views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Mt. Makalu. Besides the vast range of snow peak range, the country’s landscapes of rolling green hills and valleys are equally captivating. 

As the small airplane makes a dramatic landing on Lukla airstrip short runway of 527 m and 1, 729 feet long. Which extends towards its parking space, near the airport terminal that can accommodate only 3-4 aircraft at a time.

Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla at 2,895 m / 9, 500 feet, considered one of the highest airports in the world. Truly an amazing place Lukla, the starting and ending point of various treks in and around the high Khumbu and Everest region.

Starts from Lukla to Various Incredible Destinations

The walk starts from the busy town of Lukla, populated mostly by native Sherpa with few Tamang and Rai hill tribes. A pleasant day walks with not much climb on the first day heading past several farm villages. Then reach your overnight stops in Phakding or Monjo village, after crossing few exciting bridges over the glacial Dudh Kosi River.

Enter the Sagarmatha National Park

Enter the Sagarmatha National Park, listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1979 enriched with exotic flora and fauna. The word Sagarmatha for Mt. Everest in Nepal, the native Sherpa call Chomolungma which means Great Mother in both languages.  

Sagarmatha National Park covers an area of 1,148 sq. km. The park boasts the world’s highest peaks, namely Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu with other famous mountains Mt. Pumori, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thermasarkhu, Kwangde with Khangtiaga, and Gyachung Kang the world highest above 7, 000 m peaks.

Within the park found various species of vegetation, with pine and hemlock forests, includes silver fir, juniper, birch, and rhododendron trees to the height of above 3, 600 m high. Then gives away to smaller scrub and alpine plant species, within the dry country of bare rock and snow.

To witness the famed bloom of rhododendrons of various species, which occurs during spring (April and May). Although other flora is more colorful during the monsoon season from June to August.

The park is also famous for wild-life, trekkers likely to spot sometimes if lucky are the Himalayan Thar, ghoral, serow, and musk deer. The elusive and rare snow leopard and Himalayan black bear exist but are hardly sighted. Includes mammals that are rarely seen are the weasel, marten, Himalayan mouse hare (pika).

Sagarmatha National Park in Khumbu is home to more than 3,000 of the famed Sherpa tribe, their daily lives are interwoven with Buddhism religion. 

The major villages are Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Khunde, Thame, Thyangboche, Pangboche, and Phortse. The main traditional way of economy of the Khumbu Sherpa community has been heavily based on farming and livestock herding.

But with the flow of mountaineering expeditions since 1950 and the influx of foreign trekkers. The Sherpa economy has changed dramatically since then till present becoming increasingly dependent on tourism.

From the park after purchasing the entrance fee sum of NRS 3,000. Inclusive tax like VAT, then head towards famous Namche Bazaar.

Towards Famous Namche Bazaar the Gateway to Various Incredible Places

Walk follows crossing a bridge to Jorsalle, the last settlement before Namche Bazaar, the right spot for lunch heading uphill. From Jorsalle trail leads on the river bank within a cool shade of alpine woods to reach the last high bridge.

Above the confluence of Imjatse and Bhote Kosi that joins the Dudh Kosi River, from the bridge, climb for few hours. On winding up through pine and rhododendron forest with occasional glimpse of snow peaks, high above a resting spot. Called Tooup Danda offers views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Taboche peaks on a clear fine day. From here onwards of less than an hour climb to reach the main entrance of Namche Bazaar. Trekkers will be surprised to see well-built houses of Tibetan or Sherpa-style architecture. Where nearly all fine buildings serve as a guest houses, lodges, hotels, and resorts.

The hub and capital of Khumbu villagers, as well for travelers where one can find various facilities. Besides many good places to stay with many shops and well-stocked stores including banks, as well post-office and ATM.

Located on an amphitheater or U-shaped basin surrounded by towering peaks of Kwangde range with views of Thermasarkhu.

An ideal and perfect place to enjoy rest days in Namche Bazaar at the height of 3, 440 m and above.

Things to do while in Namche, on a rest day for acclimatization before heading higher altitude areas. Easy and short hike to the top of Namche Bazaar view-point, half-hour climb to reach the scenic spot. Where Sagarmatha National Park headquarters is located with an interesting museum where you can get all types of information about the Khumbu region. From local Sherpa culture, festivals, and religions with flora/fauna including Mountaineering Expedition history from early days till present.

The top of Namche near the park museum offers a grand panorama of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Taboche, Thermasarkhu, Kwangde, and Kusum Khanguru. With birds-eye view of Namche Bazaar down below as well as surrounding beautiful landscapes.

Another place of interest is to climb above Namche Bazaar for few hours to reach Syangboche. Located on a high ridge with an old short airstrip, which is hardly used nowadays. Built for STOL (Short Takeoff Landing) aircraft and helicopters to ferry Everest View Hotel customers. Walk on gradually up to reach Everest View Hotel and enjoy a warm cup of coffee/tea with glorious views of Everest and Ama Dablam peaks.

At Namche Bazaar one can take a day hike to Khunde and Khumjung villages situated above Namche on a glacial valley. Two-hour walk up to Syangboche ridge, a place with few lodges, and then on easy trail to reach Khunde village.

Which is at the height of 3, 880 m high almost the same height as Everest View Hotel, at Khunde. Visit the local small hospital built by Edmund Hillary and run by Himalayan Trust. The doctor in charge will brief with information on how it is managed and operated. Next, a tour of Khumjung village a short walk downhill from Khunde visit the monastery of more than 500 years old. The only place that treasures a scalp believed to be of Yeti the Abominable Snowman, also called Meh-The by the locals. An interesting monastery with great idols of Lord Sakyamuni Buddha, Saint Padamasamba, or Guru Rinpoche with intricate religious paintings. 

Khunde and Khumjung are quite different from Namche Bazaar, where you can explore and observe the traditional farm life of the Sherpa. Also famously known as the highlanders of Everest and Far Eastern Himalayas.

The Sherpa was the first trekking and mountaineering guide of the Himalayas region and in the adventure history of Nepal.  

From Namche Various Incredible Adventure Destinations to Choose

On Route to Everest Base Camp and High Scenic Kalapathar Hill

The most common and popular is the trek to Everest base camp. Includes climb of high Kalapathar rocky hilltop, one of the best spots for excellent close views of Mt. Everest. As well as a sweeping panorama of other surrounding giant peaks at the height of 5,643 m / 18,514 feet.

The present new height of Kalapathar has been changed from 5, 545 m, after much research by expert international geologists. 

The near bottom and base of Kalapathar Hill is also a popular landing spot for helicopters. Where visitors with limited time enjoy the joy ride on Heli to catch close views of Mt. Everest. This was also the world’s highest place for World Environment Cabinet meeting by Nepalese top politicians at an altitude of 5, 250 m / 17, 192 feet on December 4th, 2009.

However, trek to Everest base camp is much popular although one can see much of Mt. Everest. But to fulfill the dreams to stand on the foot of the world’s number one mountain. A high altitude walk of 3-4 days from Namche Bazaar to reach base camp.

On route to Everest base camp staying overnights at scenic Thyangboche Monastery area, with good lodges and foods to enjoy. Along with the grand views of snow peaks in the harmony of the lush green forest that surrounds this scenic spot. At Thyangboche which is at the height of 3, 867 m high with a famous monastery where one can visit. Observe the young monks on religious activities while the high priest in deep prayers. A great Mani Rimdu festival is held every year in October as per Tibetan Lunar Calendar.

Thyangboche Monastery one of the most important religious hubs of Khumbu villagers, established by great Guru Choling of Rongbuk monastery. Way back in 350 years, and was re-built by Lama Sangwa Dorje in 1923.
At present the largest religious monastery or Gomba of Khumbu and Everest region, a fire destroyed the old monastery in 1991. Then it was again built to its present shape, where visitors can delight with a short tour of the monastery.

The monastery, where most climbers and mountaineers get blessed by the high priest for a safe and successful climb. To the summit of Mt. Everest as well as other major high peaks. The adventure takes you from the green vegetation and tree lines towards harsh and barren Mountain wilderness. Heading towards the last village Pangboche, the upper village located above the main trail stands one of the oldest monasteries. With time here one can enjoy a tour of the Gompa treasures old relics and tall statues of important gurus and the great Sakyamuni Buddha.

After an interesting visit of the old monastery on the scenic trail to Dingboche for another exciting overnight stop. Where next day reach you at Lobuche and then at Everest base camp. 

The base camp in high times of mountaineering expedition will be flooded with many tented camps and movement of climbers. Which is from April to May the busy season of the year with October and November as well.

Trek to Magnificent Gokyo Valley and the Glacial Lakes

Another incredible adventure destination from Namche Bazaar is a trek to Gokyo valley and the glacial lakes. Where route splits after few hours walk from Namche Bazaar at a place called Shanasa, a small settlement. 

On the diverse point with a signboard showing direction to Khumjung, Everest base camp, and a way to Gokyo. From this spot leaving the main busy trail behind head towards Dudh Kosi River gorge with a climb to Mong Hill.

As the walk leads past Phortse with more uphill to Dole for an overnight stop, the adventure continues within an open exposed country. Reaching Machhermo and then at Gokyo valley with its emerald-colored glacial lakes, a scenic place to enjoy few days. Take an early morning hike to the top of Gokyo-Ri hill at 5,357 m / 17, 575 feet high. The ridge top offers grand views of the world’s four tallest peaks Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, and Mt. Makalu. Includes panorama of snow-mountain range with views of Gokyo valley and the lake down below with Ngozumpa the longest glaciers of Nepal Himalaya.  

Various Options for Adventure Towards Incredible Places from Gokyo Valley

From Gokyo valley with many options to enjoy more of Khumbu beautiful high country, depending upon your duration of the holiday. The route from Gokyo valley to Everest base camp via high Cho-La Pass, the other route to Thame village via high Renjo-La. For a short and easy way to Lukla on the same route or taking a quiet trail past Phortse village. Continue the walk to reach upper Pangboche and towards Thyangboche, and then reach Namche on the way down to Lukla. 

Challenging and Incredible High Altitude Destinations for Hard-core Trekkers:

The above mentioned are famous and incredible adventure destinations around the high Everest region of Khumbu valley. For adrenaline and adventurous trekkers, there are some challenging, demanding places as well like crossing high Tashi Labtsa Pass. Which is at 5, 755 m high a traverse from west of Khumbu near Thame village to Rolwaling valley. The other incredible adventure towards Hongu valley crossing high Mera-La and Amphu-Labtsa Pass at 5, 8 45 m and 19, 177 feet. Amphu-Labtsa, a glaciated high pass to traverse from Imjatse valley to Honku valley or vice-versa from Lukla to reach Imjatse valley.

Besides incredible and scenic trekking destinations around the Everest region, where one can climb on trekking peaks. The Khumbu and Everest region famous for lesser mountains, where beginners and expert mountaineers can enjoy the challenge.

Everest region and high Khumbu also offers exciting climb on trekking peaks, where beginners and veteran climbers can enjoy. Most popular peaks for trekkers and all adventurer is Island Peak, Lobuche East Peak and Mera Peak. 

Incredible Places to visit Around Everest Region a perfect delightful adventure holiday destinations for all age group. Where one choose from short walks to longer adventurous treks or climb to some of its stunning peaks.

The post Incredible Places to Visit Around Everest Region appeared first on High Route Adventure.

Wonderful Good News is that Nepal and some of the world are back to almost normal life. As it used to be like in the past few years, where Pandemic of Covid-19 that shook the whole world.

Travelers must be missing a holiday and adventure around the best places of the country and various dream destinations. Nepal and some countries were the least affected by the Pandemic from the invisible enemy the Corona Virus.

However, the country was on high alert with precautionary measures, since the virus spread around neighboring countries like Tibet / China and India.   

Nepal had few cases and most infected Nepalese were migrant workers in India and its various states big cities. The Government related to the medical department of ministry took immediate action throughout the country, making space available for migrant workers. Keeping them in isolation and quarantine far from villages and crowded areas, and the country was in Lockdown.

For more than three months in the year 2020 and slowly began to release the importance of lockdown. At present, since the end of last year 2020 Nepal is back to normal apart from the flow of foreign tourists. But the domestic tourism began active since last year and still growing strong. Where few foreigners have begun to arrive slowly to enjoy various Himalayan destinations in Nepal.  

Hopefully, in near future, Nepal will be back where it was, with busy trekkers and adventurers. As well other visitors who enjoy and take delights traveling in the country for many reasons. Like the prince of Bahrain and his team of mountaineers visited Nepal amidst Covid-19 was around in Nepal and around the world.

Trekked and climbed Lobuche East Peak in Everest region, and then summited successfully on the top world 8th highest Mt. Manaslu in the same month of 2020. 

The big question is how safe is Nepal at present from the Pandemic?

As mentioned above Nepal is back to normal with a minimum number of cases, but the pandemic is slowly fading from the country. Due to quick and immediate awareness among the Nepalese, but still wearing masks is compulsory in case of the second wave of Pandemic. Which is likely not going to happen again by the grace of the mighty lord and touch wood.

Travelers can enter Nepal with some safety measures protocols to be fulfilled as per the norm of the Government Health Department.

The ‘SOP’ Standard Operating Procedures and safety measures for travelers:

In the first place and step

As usual where all foreign visitors require a valid passport, at least a minimum of 6 months before the expiry dates and year. 

Where you can obtain a Nepalese visa through Nepal Embassies and Consulates back in your respective countries.

If not available, High Route Adventure will help you to process the visa, sending us your passport details and area of the visit with holiday duration.

Including the date of arrival and flight details, as the letter of recommendation by the local tour and adventure agents. Will help and support to speed up the visa processing on arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport.

The second phase

You must show a medical certificate with negative proof of Covid-19 checked before a minimum of 72 hours. From the date of your departure from your home country. Including purchase of normal Travel and Medical Insurance, which is very important as always visiting Nepal and its Himalaya.

Nepalese Tourist Visa and with transcript signed by the authorities proving that you have received advanced approval for your visa from your respective agents and related Government Tourism Department.

Travel Insurance should cover Covid-19, of minimum US$ 5,000- per person.

On arrival, and then completing the immigration formalities our guide and staff transfer you straight to respective hotels in the heart of the city.

Where need to stay for some days as quarantine measures. However, it is a compulsion to stay in quarantine for at least 7 days. 

The hotel room charge for this period shall be paid by oneself apart from the trip cost.

The Third Step and Phase,

While you are in quarantine in your hotel rooms, on the fifth day. A PCR test will take place, needs to arrange by oneself with the assistance of High Route Adventure staff in a reputed medical clinic. With facilities for PCR tests, if the result is negative then you are a free bird and open your wings for your dream destinations.

We always hope and assume that all interested travelers will have the same result of negative against the Covid-19. This is very important for Nepal Tourism as well around the world for the dwindling economy since the spread of Coronavirus. Where millions of people have been affected in the world of tourism, but there is always hope. Trust that virus soon be eradicated like other diseases in the past, as medication and immunization as well vaccination have been discovered.

Documents to be submitted at Kathmandu airport to obtain:

a.PCR Negative test report obtained within  72 hours prior to their departure from the first port of embarkation. 
b.Letter of recommendation from GoN if you are applying for Visa on arrival.
c. Hotel booking confirmation for 7 days quarantine
d. COVID Insurance of minimum USD 5000.
e. Return flight ticket. 
f. A confirmed itinerary of your trip prepared by the licensed and registered trekking and expedition company. 
g. Confirmation of online entry form of CCMC. Online Entry Form

Conclusion- Last but not the Least:

The above rules and regulations of Standard Operating Procedures and PCR system will soon be released and halted for good. Just in a few months in Nepal, to draw more visitors to awake from the sleepy days of tourism. 

Where jobs and business will soon be in action, by showing the wide-world countries that Nepal, is a safe country. From the Pandemic and other harmful diseases where trekkers can enjoy and breathe fresh clean Himalaya cool air.

A great country Nepal to refresh and to liberate oneself, after a year of confinement and Lockdown. So start packing and make a great move to various wonderful Himalayan destinations. Where Himalayan magnificent scenery and pristine wilderness will take care and heal you. From the memories of boredom and scare of Coronavirus.   

Please do contact us for further updates, on rules and regulations regarding tourist entry visas, as well interest for various Himalayan destinations, with one and only High Route Adventure and Travel Company.   

The post Travel In Nepal During And After Covid-19 Pandemic appeared first on High Route Adventure.

Undoubtedly, Trekking in Nepal is a marvelous experience. In other words, we can say that trekking in Nepal is a life-changing experience for people of any age. Nepal’s cultural and natural diversities and uniqueness fascinate travelers from around the world. Once they visit Nepal for a tour, trekking, expedition, climbing, or any kind of adventure activities like rafting, paragliding, and bungee jumping, once is not enough. They are bound to visit Nepal once again and time and again later.

The mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest, the top of the world, swift-flowing rivers, serene lakes, lush forest, rocky mountain terrain, diverse species of flora and fauna, deep gorges, awe-inspiring landscapes, glaciers and avalanches, traditional settlements, terraced fields are the major highlights of trekking in Nepal. Now, let’s discuss the Top Ten Best Treks in Nepal in detail.

Everest Base Camp Trek

Overview

Everest Base Camp Trek has always been the mightiest among various exciting and adventurous trekking trails in Nepal. The largest number of trekkers is grabbed by Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. If you go for research and ask a question among the people who are making their Nepal trekking trip, they are planning for Everest Base Camp Trek. But why do the majority of people choose to experience the Everest Base Camp Trek? The sole reason for making a trekking trip to Everest Base Camp is to stop at the highest base camp in the world and to see Mt. Everest, the top of the world. Everest Base Camp Trek is the No. 1 trekking trail in Nepal.

The Everest Base Camp Trekking trail begins from Lukla, passes through Sagarmatha National Park, arrives at Namche, passes via Tengboche, and Lobuche, and finally takes us to Kalaptthar and Everest Base Camp. On backtracking, we follow the same trail all the way down to Lukla.

This trip can be explored with a helicopter. The Everest base camp helicopter tour is the perfect tour for those people who don’t want to walk but still want to see Mt Everest.

Highlights

• Spectacular flight to and from Lukla
• Lukla Airport, Lukla Town, and Sagarmatha National Park, the national park located at the highest elevation in the world
• Namche Bazar, Hotel Everest View, the hotel located at the highest elevation in the world, and holy Tengboche monastery
• stunning sunrise and mountain panorama from Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp including Mt. Everest

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Overview

Poonhill Trek, a spectacular short and easy trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal lures the second largest number of trekkers in Nepal. Since Poonhill is located below 4000m above sea level, this trek can be done all around the year. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek takes us to the top of Ponnhill and offers us the most stupendous Annapurna massif, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and Ganesh Himal. We are marveled at witnessing such incredible mountain views from the apex of Poonhill. At the same time, you are going to celebrate a beautiful walk via traditional settlements, lush forests, and natural waterfalls. Meet friendly local people, enjoy local organic foods, capture awe-inspiring landscapes, and have beautiful insights into the rural lifestyle of the people.

Starting from Nayapool, the trail takes us all the way up to Ghorepani via Ulleri, finally to the apex of Poonhill, and offers us a magnificent mountain panorama. We trek back to Nayapool either following the same trail or via Tadapani and Ghandruk.

Highlights

• A short and spectacular walk via absolute wilderness
• Lush rhododendrons, cascading natural waterfalls, picturesque traditional settlements
• Friendly ethnic people and their unique culture
• Stunning sunrise and magnificent mountain views including Annapurna massif, majestic Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal

Gokyo Valley Trek

Overview

Gokyo Trek is also known as Gokyo Valley Trek or Gokyo Lake Trek located in the Everest region. This trek takes us to majestic Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri which offers us astonishing towering mountain summits above 8 thousand including Mt. Everest. Begin your Gokyo Trek from Lukla after a short flight from Kathmandu. Pass Phakding and Namche, ascend to Hotel Everest View and celebrate the magnificent Mt. Everest. Trek to Dole and Machhermo, finally arrive at Gokyo, and experience the adventure of your life. Observe serene Gokyo Lake, a beautiful Gokyo valley surrounded by mountain panorama. Climb up to Gokyo Ri and capture the incredible towering mountain summits including Mt. Makalu, Pumori, Loa Tse, Nuptse, and Mt. Everest.

Highlights

• Spectacular flight to and from Lukla
• Lukla Airport, Lukla Town, and Sagarmatha National Park, the national park located at the highest elevation of the world
• Namche Bazar, Hotel Everest View, the hotel located at the highest elevation in the world
• stunning sunrise and mountain panorama from Gokyo ri including Mt. Everest

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Overview

Annapurna Base Camp Trek passes through the Annapurna conservation area and finally takes us to Annapurna Base Camp trek offering us mesmerizing Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, and alluring Machhapuchhre. We begin the Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara and ascend via country settlements, terraced fields, magnificent landscapes, lush rhododendrons, and natural waterfalls which are the things to enjoy during this trek. We pass Nayapool, Chhomrong, Himalaya, and Deurali, and arrive at Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Arriving at Annapurna Base Camp mesmerizes us with stunning Annapurna. We do not really believe that we are witnessing such incredible mountain views with our naked eyes.

Highlights

• Beautiful Pokhara Valley and its natural blessings
• Poonhill, one of the most popular viewpoints in the Annapurna Region trekking in Nepal
• Hot Spring at Jhino
• Breathtaking Mountain peaks from Poonhill, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, and Annapurna Base Camp
• Traditional lifestyle and hospitable ethnic people
• Annapurna Conservation Area, the biggest conservation area in the world, and its flora and fauna
• Natural waterfalls, creeks, flowering rhododendrons, winding rivers, picturesque settlements

Langtang Valley Trek

Overview

Langtang Valley Trek takes us to the incredible Langtang Valley in the Langtang region and offers us majestic snow-fed mountain peaks all around. The dominant mountain views in Langtang Valley Trek are the Langtang, Lirung, and Rolwaling mountain ranges.

Begin your Langtang Valley Trek from Syabrubesi after a long drive from Kathmandu. You will ascend via Langtang National Park, and enjoy diverse species of flora and fauna, lush forest, beautiful meadows, melodious Langtang River, and traditional Tamang settlements. Observe holy monks, prayer flags, and monasteries, and arrive at Langtang Valley. You will find this valley magnificently surrounded by snow-fed mountain summits. Capture the moments of your life and celebrate your victory here.

Highlights

• Scenic Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
• Langtang National Park and its unique and endangered species of flora and fauna
• Serene trail via the deep forest, rhythmic creeks, magnificent pasturelands
• Mesmerizing Langtang Valley encircled by mountain peaks and organic cheese factories
• Astonishing mountain peaks include Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, Langtang Lirung, the Rolwaling Himalaya Range, and the Langtang Himalaya Range itself.

Mardi Himal Trek

Overview

Recognized as a less crowded and newly discovered trekking destination in Nepal, Mardi Himal Trek fascinates the maximum number of trekkers every year. This trek takes us to Mardi Himal Base Camp and offers us the astonishing Annapurna massif, Mardi Himal, and the cutest Machhapuchhre. We begin Mardi Himal Trek from Pokhara, pass either Dhampus or Australian Camp, trek to Pothana, and ascend to Forest Camp. Further, trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp via High Camp enjoying the absolute wilderness. Arrive at Mardi Himal Base Camp and capture Mardi Himal, Annapurna, and Machhapuchhre. Besides, you can enjoy the beautiful walk via lush rhododendrons and picturesque traditional settlements.

Highlights

• Beautiful Pokhara Valley
• Spectacular walk via traditional settlements
• Lush rhododendrons and natural waterfalls
• friendly Ethnic people and their warm hospitality
• Stunning sunrise and astonishing mountain panorama include Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Mardi Himal, and alluring Machhapuchhre
• Diverse species of flora and fauna in Annapurna Conservation Area

Manaslu Circuit Trek

Overview

Manaslu Circuit Trek, popular as remote and Restricted area trekking in Nepal takes us to Manaslu Base Camp and lets us explore the entire region including the Manaslu conservation area. The Mt. Manaslu, one of the eight-thousanders among the mountain peaks in Nepal and Ganesh Himal are the dominant mountain views in this trekking. This less crowded trekking trail offers us the most exotic wilderness, true country life of the people, incredible landscapes, and breathtaking mountain panorama. Also, the Manaslu trek takes us to LarKya La Pass which is one of the highest passes in the world. Starting from Sotikhola or Machhakohola, the Manaslu trek ends in Besisahar. This trek can be extended to 25 days with a side trip to the Tsum Valley trek.

Highlights

• A scenic drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola
• Thrilling Wilderness and Exotic Landscapes during the trek
• The remotest setting with alluring mountain peaks
• Tibetan Lifestyle and Culture
• Adventure of Crossing Larkya La Pass, 5106 m, one of the highest passes in the world
• Majestic Mountain views include Mt. Manaslu and Ganesh Himal

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Overview

Annapurna Circuit Trek is for those who want to enjoy the thrills of adventure among the incredible landscapes and mountain panorama. It is said, there is no such trekking trail in Nepal as Annapurna Circuit Trek. Actually, trekkers cry a lot when they leave Nepal after experiencing the Annapurna Circuit Trek. All giant mountain summits including Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Machhapuchhre, and Lamjung Himal are visible in this trek. Also, they can experience the Tibetan culture and lifestyle impressed by Buddhism. The mani walls, monasteries, prayer flags, forts, riverbanks, and landscapes are awesome during Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Highlights

• Alluring and serene Pokhara Valley and its natural infatuations
• Poonhill, one of the most popular viewpoints in the Annapurna Region trekking in Nepal
• Breathtaking Mountain peaks include Annapurna Massif and mighty Dhaulagiri
• Traditional lifestyle and friendly people
• Arid Landscapes and some insights into Tibetan lifestyle
• The deepest Kali Gandaki Gorge
• Annapurna Conservation Area, the biggest conservation area in the world, and its flora and fauna
• Natural waterfalls, creeks, flowering rhododendrons, winding rivers, picturesque settlements
• Thorang La Pass, one of the highest passes in the world
• Manang Valley and Lo Manthang

Upper Mustang Trek

Overview

Upper Mustang Trek offers us a very distinct experience. You will marvel at exploring arid landscapes and alluring mountain peaks not only in Nepal but also in Tibet. Taking us to the border of Tibet, the Upper Mustang trek gets us stunned with the most magnificent landscapes you have ever seen in your life. Moreover, the absolute freedom in the wild nature surrounded by snow-fed mountain peaks, the walled cities, monasteries, mani walls, and the friendly ethnic people and their age-old culture and civilization are equally significant while exploring the Upper Mustang region of Nepal.

Highlights

• Kingdom of Lo Manthang
• Kagbeni, a beautiful city in the Upper Mustang region
• Mesmerizing Arid Landscapes
• Tibetan culture and civilization
• Alluring mountain views both on the Nepal and Tibetan side
• A Scenic flight from and to Jomsom from Pokhara

Pikey Peak Trek

Overview

A newly discovered trekking trail in the Lower Everest region, Pikey Peak Trek takes us to the apex of Pikey Peak and offers us stunning sunrise and majestic Mt. Everest. This trek will be the perfect choice for those who do not have sound stamina and a longer time schedule to trek to Everest Base Camp to see Mt. Everest and other giant peaks in the Khumbu region. Pikey Peak Trek lets us experience a spectacular walk via picturesque traditional settlements, lush forests, prayer flags, and holy monasteries and finally offers us breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, the top of the world.

Highlights

• Can experience and witness Mt. Everest, the tallest peak in the world within a week
• Can capture other giant peaks including Mt. Makalu, Mt Kanchenjungha too
• Less beaten, less crowded trekking trail
• An absolute wilderness and serenity
• Picturesque traditional settlements and authentic culture of Sherpa People
• Explore sacred and historical monasteries

The post Top 10 Best Treks in Nepal appeared first on High Route Adventure.