Trekking in Nepal Trekking is not a mountaineering. For mountaineering, there are 8 out of 10 most highest peaks in the world in Nepal. However the trekking around or below these mountains are very popular.

The trekking in Nepal is a simple walking trip along trails hill road in the mountains. Many of such roads have been used for every day travel and trade for many years. A trekking trip can be of any length one can choose from a one day hiking to one month long trek. Everest, Annapurnna, and Langtang are most popular regions in Nepal for trekking. Deatils of each regions is below. However you can click for the Trekking itineraries we offer.

Everest region of the highest mountain peak Mt. Everest (or Sagarmatha in Nepali) is popularly known as Khumbu region. The region is UNESCO World Heritage Natural site. The His Majesty's Government of Nepal has declared the region as Sagarmatha National Park. It is also home of Sherpa. Lukla a town in the region is a gateway of Everest region. There is an airstrip in Lukla for small airplanes. The famous Namche Bazaar is two days trekking away from Lukla. Easiest way to see and feel the Mt. Everest is trekking to Namche Bazaar. There are several trekking options in this region.

One can choose from an easy trekking to Namche Bazaar starting from Lukla to the strenuous 3 to 4 weeks long trekking starting from Jiri. The trekking from Jiri involves many ups and downs. All the rivers in this region flow south from Himalayan glaciers. The trekking which begins from Jiri proceeds east. Therefore the trail must climb to the ridge that separates two rivers, descend to the river itself, and ascend the next ridge. Most Everest trekkers opt to fly one way to avoid having to repeat all those ups and downs.

The trekking in Everest region is more strenuous than those in Annapurna region. The addition cost of air tickets makes the trekking a little more expensive. You gain height too quickly in this region. Hence it is very likely that the trekkers in the region will have Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). The acclimatization days in the trekking, a routine practice, prevents to have AMS. Of course it increases number of days in the trekking. If one acquires the symptoms of altitude sickness then s/he may not be able to go to the Everest Base Camp. But it is still worth while to visit other Sherpa villages like Khumjung, Thami, Thengboche monastery, etc. The Monastery in Thengboche is highest monastery in Nepal.

More over the Everest region has numerous minor peaks which are open for trekkers who want to have more adventure. Please also note that the Minor Peak Climbing is more technical than a trekking. After all it is a mountaineering and hence requires more skill and efforts. The most famous peaks as Mera Peak, Island Peak, etc. However the most popular trekking in Everest region are Everest Base Camp via Kalapattar and or Gokyo. The Everest Base Camp trekking is among Top Ten Trekking in the world.

Annapurna region of the Himalaya is declared as Annapurna National Park by the Government of Nepal. The entire region is administered by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (A.C.A.P.) which is working to conserve the natural and cultural resources of the area. The trekking in Annapurna region is one of the best example of Eco Tourism in Nepal. Annapurna is very popular for short and long treks. The reasons for popularity is numerous. Pokhara is the starting point of all popular trekking and it is a finishing point for some of the best trekking in Nepal. The most popular trek in the country is the Annapurna Circuit trekking. Unlike Everest reason Pokhara is very close to the Annapurna reason. Hence you will be in the mountains in no time from Pokhara. The trek in this part of the country offer a great deal of cultural and geographic diversity; indeed the Jomsom and Annapurna Circuit treks both go to the north of the Himalayan watershed, into the dry desert area which is properly part of the Tibetan plateau. The Annapurna Circuit trekking and Jomsom and Muktinath trekking are Trans Himalayan Treks.

In and around Pokhara valley also offers a number of one-day treks or short three or four-day treks. The most popular among short treks is trekking up to Poonhill. The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek takes you right in among the mountains of the Annapurna Range and the base camp of Mt. Machhapuchhre. The Jomsom and Muktinath Trek is essentially the final third of the Annapurna Circuit. The final destination is the holy temple of Muktinath, a further day's walk beyond Jomsom. Annapurna Circuit trekking is a great Trans-Himalayan trekking is among most spectacular treks in Annapurna region.

Trekking in Langtang region is not as well known as trekking in Everest region (east Nepal) or as trekking in Annapurna region (west Nepal). The Langtang region is just north of Kathmandu valley. Hence it is very easily accessible from Kathmandu. Langtang region is declared National Park in 1976. Langtang National Park encloses the catchments of two major river systems' one draining west into the Trishuli River and the other east to the Sunkoshi River. The area extends from 32 km north of Kathmandu to the Nepal China border. Most of the treks are around three important destinations in the region. They are

Helambu: The Helambu area, immediately north of Kathmandu, has many scenic villages inhabited by Sherpa and Tamang.
Gosaikunda: is a glacier lake. There are other glacier lakes. Gosaikunda is the most famous one. It is believed Lord Shiva has created it. Gosaikunda is accessed either from Dhunche or from Sundarijal in the eastern part of Kathmandu Valley. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit these lakes during auspicious day of full moon at August called Janai Purnima.
Langtang Valley: The Langtang Valley is reached from the road end at Dhunche or Syabrubesi. It's a long and wide valley at 4000 m altitude, shaped by glaciers. For 10-20 km, the valley floor is almost flat. Dhunche and Melamchi are easily accessed by bus or private vehicle. The trekking in Langtang is relatively remote and unpopulated area. The trekking are from one to two weeks. The most popular one is Helambu/Gosaikunda loop.