Trekking in Nepal

The Ultimate Guide to Trekking in Nepal A Journey Through the Himalayas

Do you know that Nepal is an ideal destination for any kinds of trekking, hiking, and tramping activities? The country is blessed by the Mother Nature in terms of flora, fauna, and diverse geographical terrain. The presence of mountains including 8 mountains out of 14 8000ers in this country proves that this is the place to do any kinds of trekking activities in the Himalayan landscape. In addition, hills and valleys of the region provide a perfect platform to operate momentous trekking activities. The Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. has countless holiday packages for trekking in Nepal.

The availability of different styles of trekking make the agency the number one trekking company! In this company, you can get the itineraries of any trekking trips that you wish to do inside Nepal. Moreover, the agency also offers the customizable options to all the trekkers! You can knit your own trekking plans together with the travel planners of the agency. Please surf through our trekking packages in our website and contact us to book the trekking holiday in Nepal.

What are the requirements of doing trekking in Nepal?

Any trekker who are about to do trekking in Nepal must complete the physical and documental requirements. You must be physically fit and mentally strong to do trekking in Nepal. Have a strong cardio – vascular abilities! Get in the best shape before embarking on the trek! Do lots of exercises like cycling, running, walking, swimming, and jogging to build fitness. Make sure that you build your body to prepare for long hours of walking about 6 to 7 hours a day in the uphill and downhill sections. In addition, you must not forget to get the travel insurance as most of the trekking trails of Nepal are in the high – altitude places with more risk of altitude sickness.

Besides physical requirements, you must obtain national park permits, rural municipality permits, special restricted area permit if you are trekking inside the restricted region of Nepal, and trekking permits if applicable. Hire a guide and trek with an agency to ensure that you are well looked after and provided the authentic experiences as well as the information about the region.

Major Trekking Regions of Nepal

Nepal hosts more than millions of trekkers every year trekking in the various regions of Nepal. Nowadays, remote and off the beaten trekking regions are also getting lots of trekkers from across the globe. However, major trekking regions of Nepal are still the one that is hosting the plethora of trekkers. These major trekking regions are pillars of Nepalese Trekking Industry. Some trekking regions are famous for having mountains that are listed under the top ten mountains of the world. Similarly, some trekking regions of Nepal are known for their unique culture, flora, fauna, and landscape.

Here is the list of the major trekking regions of Nepal:

Everest Region

The Everest region for trekking in Nepal is probably the epitome of all the trekking destinations of Nepal. The presence of the world’s 4^th tallest mountain Mt. Lhotse, 6^th tallest mountain Mt. Choyu, and the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest is the main reason behind the reason that the region is mainstay of Nepalese Trekking Industry. People can experience adventurous trekking routes to short and easy trekking routes inside an abode of the Mt. Everest and Sherpa people. The presences of many superlative things in the region make it the most legendary place to spend a quality trekking moments. For example, the world’s highest situated hotel the Everest View Hotel, the world’s highest situated National Park the Sagarmatha National Park, the world’s highest situated airport the Syangboche Airport, the most extreme airport of the world the Tenzing Hillary Airport, and the world’s highest situated villages are present in the Everest region of Nepal.

Trekking in Nepal at the Everest region is definitely worth spending the money as you get to know about Sherpa people in their own courtyard and get the Himalayan spectacles in the form of more than a dozen mountains’ vista.

The major trekking trips to do in the Everest region are as follows:

Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest View Trek
Gokyo Lake Trek
Everest Three High Passes Trek
EBC Chola Pass Trek
Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek
Pikey Peak Trek

Besides these trekking trips, trekkers can do lots of different activities like helicopter tour and Everest Heli Trek in the region! Enjoy the majestic exploration of an abode of the Mt. Everest by doing trekking in the Everest region of Nepal.

Annapurna Region

The most diverse trekking region of Nepal is the Annapurna region of Nepal. Nestled in the surrounding of the world’s 10^th tallest mountain Mt. Annapurna 8091 m, the region boasts plethora of short to long trekking routes for trekkers to enjoy. The presence of the multi-ethnic villages of different communities makes this region perfect for the cultural and traditional trek too. You can find different itineraries of different days as well as different difficulty level inside the region! Please check out our Annapurna region trekking in Nepal to know more about the various packages under this region!

Major trekking routes to trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal are:

Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Mardi Himal Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Tilicho Lake Trek
Annapurna Round with Tilicho Lake Trek
Khopra Ridge Trek

All these trekking trips are available with multiple itineraries depending upon the number of days. Therefore, you can find quality Annapurna trekking packages while travelling with us.

Langtang Region

The Langtang Region of Nepal is nearby Kathmandu Valley and it is one of the most mythical and mystical cultural trekking region of Nepal. The majority of the people living in this region are Tamang people who have their own language, traditions, and culture. These people are the indigenous people who follow Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity. They are known for their unique culture rooting centuries back and are significant to represent Nepal as the culturally rich nation. There are unique hidden valleys where it is believed that 8^th eons monks once meditated. Trekkers can find 500 to 600 old monasteries while exploring the mythical villages of the region.

Major trekking routes to trek in the Langtang region of Nepal are as follows:

Langtang Valley Trek
Gosaikunda Lake Trek
Langtang Valley Gosaikunda Lake Trek
Ganjala Pass Trek
Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
Tamang Heritage Trail Trek

Manaslu Region

The Manaslu Region of Nepal is under the restricted trekking region but it can’t be kept under the category of our restricted trekking region of Nepal because of its popularity. The region is slowly becoming one of the commercial trekking regions of Nepal. Therefore, the Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. has kept the region under the regular trekking region even if trekkers have to fulfil the requirements to do trekking inside the restricted region of Nepal. Explore the authentic rural villages of Nepal and leave your footprints inside the world’s 8^th tallest mountain Mt. Manaslu. Visit the century old monasteries and explore the villages of the Tsombos people who still follow the traditional Tibetan culture. In addition, trekkers can also get insights about the Gurung, Magar, Brahmins, Chhetris, and Dalits people living in the low altitude hilly places of the region.

Major trekking routes to trek in the Manaslu region of Nepal are as follows:

Manaslu Circuit Trek
Tsum Valley Trek
Ganesh Himal Trek with Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary
Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek

Restricted Trekking Region of Nepal

Nepal has placed certain places located in its Northern border as the restricted regions. Only limited visitors are allowed and travellers have to follow certain guidelines in order to visit these places. There are several reasons behind keeping these places as the restricted region. These reasons are both political and cultural. Travellers can’t trek independently or solo in these places. Trekking in Nepal inside the restricted region must be operated by the Nepal Government registered trekking agency. You must trek in a group of at least two trekkers and must be accompanied by the trekking guide. A special restricted area permit issued by the Immigration Department of Nepal Government is required along with the regular trekking permits like National Park Permit, Rural Municipality Permit, and Conservation Area Permit. After following all the guidelines, trekkers can finally trek in the trekking routes of these places.

Major Trekking routes to trek in these restricted regions of Nepal are as follows:

Nar Phu Valley Trek
Upper Mustang Trek
Kanchenjunga Trek
Upper Dolpo Trek
Manaslu Circuit Trek
Tsum Valley Trek
Limi Valley Trek

Among these magnificent restricted areas trips in Nepal, Upper Mustang region and Manaslu Region are one of the commercial trekking routes. However, Nar Phu Valley Trek is also gaining lots of attention nowadays as trekkers prefer to visit two iconic villages the Nar and Phu before walking on the Annapurna Circuit Trek that includes the crossing of the famous Thorong La Pass. If you love to explore the tranquil region of Eastern Nepal then do the Kanchenjunga Trek and if you love the wilderness experiences then do the Upper Dolpo Trek in Nepal. Overall, restricted regions of trekking in Nepal are best kept secrets of Nepal.

Wilderness Region

Some people prefer to travel to the places less travelled and trek in the trekking route less trekked. Moreover, people prefer to explore the places less explored. This is the human nature. Besides, commercial trekking regions of Nepal, there are many places which are still not marketed yet they are beautiful in terms of natural and cultural beauty. Even if the country Nepal is small, there are plethoras of places which are worthy to be the major commercial trekking or touring destinations.

The Everest Trekking Routes is the only trekking agency in Nepal that sends its travel planners to different parts of Nepal. It is to identify new trekking trails and travelling destinations. Almost 65 % of our clients are repeat clients who come to Nepal and use our services because of our service level. We wish to provide them uniqueness in their every visit so that they feel refreshed. Our initiation to find and research about the new places as well as destination is to contribute for the betterment of tourism industry in Nepal. It is also to offer the choices to our valued clients to entertain themselves by visiting this great diverse country.

There are lots of trekking routes in Nepal’s Western and Far – Western region which are still unexplored. In addition, the Eastern region of Nepal is also still unexplored besides the Kanchenjunga Trekking region. Api Saipal Trek, Badi Malika Temple Trek, Khaptad National Park Trek, etc. are famous Western region trekking trails of Nepal. We strive to promote nooks and corners of Nepal.

For now, we are proud to offer you the following wilderness region to do trekking in Nepal:

Ruby Valley Trek
Ganesh Himal Trek
Api Saipal Trek
Rara Lake Trek
Guerilla Trek
Rupi Nala Trek
Makalu Base Camp Trek inside the Makalu Barun National Park
Dhaulagiri Round Trek
Upper Dolpo Shey Gompa Trek
Amphu Lapcha Trek
Great Himalayan Trail Trek
Ganjala Pass Trek

Among these wilderness region trekking trips, Dhaulagiri Round Trek is an exploration of an abode of the world’s 7^th tallest mountain Mt. Dhaulagiri. Besides this trek, trekkers can explore the politically significant places like Rukum and Rolpa along with the regions that are still remote in terms of accessibility like places of Karnali, Seti, and Mahakali regions of Nepal.

Please book the wilderness trekking trips in Nepal to witness the real Nepal. These places are still unexplored and you may find the authentic taste of Nepal. Please note that while travelling or trekking inside the wilderness trekking regions of Nepal, you may have to adjust in terms of accommodation options and meals. However, travelling with the Everest Trekking Routes, you don’t need to worry about these things. We will either do the tented accommodation including food or we will arrange the local way of spending night with the locals in their own homes enjoying the local way of life.

Short and Easy Trekking Region

There are many trekkers and hikers enthusiasts who wish to trek or hike but don’t like long detours! They want to experience Himalayas and rural villages of Nepal in the short and easy trekking routes. Therefore, the Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. has knitted perfect itineraries of short and easy trekking routes. Relish the chance to visit the best places without spending lots of energy and risk of the altitude sickness.

Please note that the various trekking trips under this category is from the various trekking regions of Nepal including the commercial, restricted, and wilderness trekking regions of Nepal. You can find the trekking trips inside the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and Manaslu region of Nepal as well. This category is created in order to provide the platform for the trekkers to enjoy the Himalayas and culture of the region in one single trek!

Here is the list of the trekking routes where trekkers can trek under the category of the short and easy trekking region of Nepal:

Annapurna Base Camp 7 Days Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Mardi Himal Trek
Everest View Trek
Pikey Peak Trek
Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
Langtang Valley Trek
Tsum Valley Trek
Day Hiking Around Kathmandu Valley

Customize Your Trekking

Contact our experienced team members of the Everest Trekking Routes to customize trekking activities in Nepal. You can contact our travel planners and knit the best trekking packages of your preferences. Simply, state your budget and our team will knit the best trekking trips according to your trekking budget. However, we will also recommend you to do the trek in the best appropriate style. However, you may need to add the budget if required.

Customizing the trekking is not easy and it has to be done according to the physical and financial requirements of our valued clients. However, we are well equipped and capable of knitting the best trekking trips for our clients. Please contact us and customize your trips.

Best Season to do Nepal Trekking

Normally, trekking activities is possible to do throughout the year in Nepal. If you decide to do trekking in Nepal then you can choose to do trek where in order to find the best sights and experiences. If you wish to do trekking in the major trekking destinations of Nepal like Manaslu, Annapurna, Everest, and Langtang region then spring and autumn seasons are the best. The place like Upper Mustang region is suitable to do trekking in the monsoon season as well as it is the rain shadow region of Nepal. Please note that the best time to do trekking in Nepal is during the spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November) season.