This pristine trail is an ideal choice for those seeking a short (4-7 day) cultural interaction away from popular, commercialized routes and can be conveniently combined with a visit to the World Heritage Site (Natural) of Chitwan National Park.
Section: Annapurna & Mustang Less than a week Easy
Highlights include: Gurung people, cultural interaction, village scenery, Nepali hospitality, Himalayan backdrop, rarely visited area
Section: Annapurna & Mustang Less than a week Easy
In coordination with Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) 5 new trekking trails have been developed and mapped in Lower Solukhumbu. In contrast with Upper Solukhumbu/the Everest Region, Lower Solukhumbu is still unexplored by tourists. It is a hidden gem, with its beautiful landscapes with snowcapped mountains on the background and its authentic villages and beautiful gompas. The trails easily connect with the Everest region. In Lower Solukhumbu 5 trekking trails have recently been mapped and documented: 1. Salpa- Silicho- Panchpokhari Eco Trail (15 days). 2. Pikey – Pattale Community Based Cultural Trail (7 days). 3. Halesi – Salpa –Adventure and Cultural [...]
“www.numburcheesecircuit.org”, Ramechhap, Nepal RAMECHHAP TOURISM OVERVIEW Ramechhap, only 100km east from Kathmandu, offers a trekking experience unequalled in Nepal. Sandwiched between the high Himalayan range to the north and the rolling Maharbhata range to the south, trekking in Ramechhap offers magnificent Himalayan panoramas, lush rhododendron forests, and unique cultural experiences. The elevation ranges from 488m at the Sun Kosi River to Numburchuili peak along Everest Himal range at 6959m. Vistas of the rolling foothills dotted with isolated farming communities, rhododendron forests and bamboo groves, all crowned by an array of snow peaks are bound to leave you breathless. The cultural [...]
Section: Everest & Rolwaling 15 to 20 days Moderate
Map of the Indigenous People’s Trekking Trail in Ramechhap below Everest region in Nepal.
Section: Everest & Rolwaling Less than a week Easy
Those who always wanted to do the Annapurna Circuit, but missed it at its prime. The side trip to Phu will be appreciated by the culturally curious as well as the adventurer who gets an extra pass and another mighty mountain view, as well as a medieval village to marvel at. It’s also a good bet for the monsoon trekker.
Section: Annapurna & Mustang 15 to 20 days Strenuous
With it being seemingly so close to Kathmandu, and close to the the popular, wonderful and easy Helambu and Langtang treks, you might think that this GHT section would be one of the easier ones. It’s not the case. The high-route is remote, wild and technical and many will prefer to skirt around Helambu and reach Langtang via the well-trekked Laurebina La and the holy waters Gosaikunda. If you do decide to take the high route from The Last Resort, on the Bhote Kosi river and road from Kathmandu to Lhasa, up into the high hills you’ll need to be [...]
Section: Langtang & Helambu 15 to 20 days Strenuous + mountaineering
Experience trekker, and Everest Region guidebook writer Jamie McGuinness says, “I love the Kanchenjunga region because there is still so much exploring to do. Even the main route feels un-trekked.” The Kanchenjunga base camp trek is the most popular way to get to KBC and back. .
Section: Kanchenjunga 21 to 28 days Moderate to strenuous
Instead of following the more popular Dolpo Circuit trek, the Upper Dolpo to Jomsom trek heads further north to an area very close to the Tibet border and then walks out along the challenging trail to Jomsom giving you a good number of days on one of the most special sections of The Great Himalaya Trail.
Section: Dolpa 21 to 28 days Moderate to strenuous
The Makalu Barun National Park offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the Himalayas. The rewards of trekking here are great, but hard won – it’s remote, wilderness country and for the experienced trekker. The Makalu Base Camp Trek is an exception 19 day trek.
Section: Makalu 15 to 20 days Moderate
The Tamang Heritage Trail is unique because it offers a closer look at village life that is less developed and travelled. It’s away from the crowds and makes a good extension to the Langtang trek.
Section: Manaslu & Ganesh Himal Less than a week Moderate
For those who want to get into the mountains but well off the main trails. It’s a fabulous way to arriving in the Everest region, crossing one of the most challenging trekking passes in Nepal. Plenty of lovely villages and a mix of cultures and no crowds. Good for the experience trekker in Nepal.
Section: Everest & Rolwaling 21 to 28 days Strenuous + mountaineering
There is no doubt Makalu to Everest is the toughest and most challenging trek in Nepal due to the amount of days spent over 4,500m as well as having two mountaineering days required to cross the high passes.
However it is well worth the effort as Makalu to Everest is one of the most scenic treks in Nepal with superb views all the way up the Barun Valley (known as Yosemite of Nepal).
Section: Makalu 21 to 28 days Strenuous + mountaineering
The Annapurna Dhaulagiri community trail is a brand new trekking area to the west of Poon Hill. It can be trekked from Beni or Tatopani on the Kali Gandaki river, or as an extension of the Ghandruk trek. Great views, lots of culture and designed to benefit the community.
Section: Annapurna & Mustang 7 to 10 days Moderate
An incredible trek on an ancient trade route through ever changing landscapes to the walled ‘city’ of Lo Manthang. Stunning villages, remote monasteries, cave villages, a reigning king in his palace are some of the attractions that make this an incredible place to visit.
Section: Annapurna & Mustang 10 to 14 days Moderate
A short trek of just 12 days to witness the most important (and colourful) annual festival in Humla. Also a chance to climb the holy crystal mountain (Mount Shelmogong)
Section: Humla 10 to 14 days Moderate
Trekking in the Far West is authentic as it gets. Trails wind through a land untouched by the hand of time, past ancient orange and lemon groves and flag-stoned medieval villages.
Section: The Far West Strenuous
Trekking in Tsum Valley is not only a journey to a beautiful, inspiring and secret hideaway…but also a journey back in time, where ancient Tibetan traditions and cultures are still alive and being practiced today. It’s a genuine ‘off-the-beaten trail’ gem of an experience.
Section: Manaslu & Ganesh Himal 2-3 weeks Moderate
The Great Himalaya Trail’s lower and upper routes make a crossroads at Rara Lake but the circuit trek around the region is a wonderful through pristine nature and history.
Section: Rara Lake, Jumla, Mugu 1-2 Weeks Easy
A long and wonderful pilgrimage trek to the holiest of mountains combined with the beautiful and timeless Limi Valley.
Section: Humla 3-4 Weeks Strenuous
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