Top 5 Best Treks in Nepal You Shouldn't Miss

Nepal is a beautiful country located in south Asia. It is Himalayan country in the center of India and China. The Himalayan region of Nepal offers number of trekking destinations among which the most popular five trekking are explained below. If you are also planning a trek in Nepal then it is most helpful to know about the beautiful and adventurous trek in Himalayan region.

Five most popular treks in Nepal:

·       Everest base camp trek

·       Everest three passes trek

·       Annapurna base camp trek

·       Island peak climbing

·       Manaslu circuit trek

Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest base camp trek is 14 days adventure in the eastern Nepal. The amazing view of Mount Everest. Lhotse, Nuptse, Lola, Pumori, Ama dablam and many of moutnain peaks of Mahalangur Himal, sub range of the great Himalaya is the major attraction of the trek. The trek begins with the scenic flight to Lukla. The natural beauty of Khumbu region retreats us. The ascents and descents of trekking route are moderately difficult. We should cover around 130 km distance in the round trek from Lukla to Lukla. It is well developed trekking route where we can get good tea houses that provides tea houses for accommodation and food in certain distance. It takes us 8 days to reach base camp whereas we can return down to Lukla within three days. If you want to do comfortable Everest trek than you can choose Luxury Everest base camp trek.

Attractions of Everest Base Camp Trek

·       Scenic flight to Lukla

·       11 days trekking on Khumbu landscape

·       Mesmerizing view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cholatse, Tabuche and many more peaks of Mahalangur himal range

·       Passing through different Sherpa villages: Phakding, Monjo, Namche, Phungi Thanga, Tengboche, Pangboche, Dingboche, Thukla, Lobuche and Gorakshep

·       Sherpa people and their hospitality

·       Floral and faunal diversity

·       Dudhkoshi river, Imja river

·       Suspension and wooden bridge

Everest Base Camp Trek Permit

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural municipality permit and Sagarmatha national park permit are the required permits for EBC trek. We can get the permit in Everest region.

Everest Three Passes Trek

Everest three passes trek is 21 days trekking in Everest region. It is the most adventurous trekking that covers three high passes: Kongma la pass, Cho La pass and Renjo La pass. It is a complete package that includes EBC and Gokyo lakes. It is a challenging trek that passes through high lands, rocky and snow trail in Khumbu region. If you want to explore the most beautiful part of Everest region then three passes trek is the best option.

Facts of Everest Three Passes Trek

·       Lukla flight

·       Explore three passes: Cho La pass, Kongma La pass and Renjo La pass

·       Amazing view of mountains along with mount Everest

·       Gokyo lakes and glacier

·       16 days trek in Everest region

·       Sherpa and their hospitality

·       Permits: Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality permit and Sagarmatha national park permit

·       Best time to visit: spring and autumn

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna base camp trek is one of the popular trekking in western Nepal. It is moderately difficult trek but not much challenging one. It is the best destination for the beginner who want to gain elevation for higher trekking destination like EBC and three passes trek. It is 7 days trekking from Pokhara to Pokhara. The trekking route covers Naayapul, Ghandruk, Sinuwa, Deurali to reach Annapurna base camp. The trekking competes with two days descend via Bamboo and Jhinu danda.

Attractions of Annapurna Base Camp Trek

·       Amazing view of Annapurna range, Machhapuchhare and Gangapurna

·       Annapurna landscape

·       Tamang and Gurung community

·       Diversity of Annapurna conservation area

·       Rivers, spring and suspension bridges

Island Peak Climbing

Island peak climbing is a combination of EBC trek and peak climbing. It covers EBC trek route from Lukla to Gorakshep to Dingboche and divert to Chhukung. It takes one day for peak climbing. We will stay on Island peak base camp, learn to use the climbing equipments, and climb the peak under the guidance of climbing guide. It takes around 14 to 18 hours to complete the ascent to summit and descent to base camp. Island peak climbing is moderate peak climbing wiihout any technical difficulties. It is best for beginners to gain experience of peak climbing.

Facts of Island Peak Climbing

·       Climbing Island peak (6189 m)

·       EBC trek

·       Amazing view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Lho La, Ama Dablam Kangtega and many more peaks of Mahalangur Himal range

·       Scenic flight to Lukla

·       Sagarmatha national park

·       Diverse flora and fauna of Khumbu region

·       Himalayan villages: Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorekshep, Chhukung

·       Sherpa people and their culture

Manaslu Circuit Trek

Manaslu circuit trek is the off beaten trek in Gorkha district Nepal. It is 18 days trek along with Kathmandu day tour and rest day in Kathmandu after the trek. The trekking begins after the drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola. The trekking begins from Soti Khola. We need restricted area permit, Manaslu conservation area permit. Annapurna conservation area permit for Manaslu circuit. Solo trekking is not possible because we cannot get restricted area permit for solo trekker.

Highlights of Manaslu Circuit Trek

·       Restricted area with off beaten trail

·       Amazing view of Mount Manasu, Lamjung and Ganesh Himal

·       Local life on Jagat, Deng, Namrung, Sama gaon, Birendra lake, Samagaon, Samdo, Dharamsala, Bhimthang, Tilije, Tal and besisahar

·       Larke pass, the highest elevation

·       Ancient monasteries, gomba, mane and chorten

·       Less crowed trekking trail

Conclusion

Nepal is the richest country in natural resources. The Himalayan region of the country offers diverse landscape from eastern to western Nepal. Each trekking destination is unique with its scenic view, culture and tradition. We always suggest to choose best trekking company like Mission Summit treks for your trekking in Nepal to make a life time memory with best services.