Nepal is one of the most beautiful countries to visit for nature lovers who are equally seeking adventure in the lap of the Himalayas. The nation between China and India encompasses eight of the ten highest mountains in the world, attracting millions of hikers each year to excite their spirits and feel the sensation of being on top.
However, the lap of the great Himalayas is not only the goal of hikers, but all trekking routes from day one have many things to offer and excite your spirit. The hiking trails that go through the dense forests and deep valleys that surround the small towns that have their unique culture and tradition far from the villages of the Kathmandu Valley are a fascinating sight to revive your spirit.
If you are planning to visit Nepal for trekking, we have listed the top three treks which are considered easy, moderate and extreme routes.
Langtang Valley Hike: It is one of the most beautiful and short walks, more suitable for people without experience in trekking; therefore considered an easy hiking trail. As famous travel writer Bill Tilman describes it as “One of the most beautiful valleys in the world,” Langtang Valley Trek is equally suitable for adults and children. One can enjoy the fantastic scenery from jungles and monkeys to the ice peaks at the highest elevation. One can enjoy the Tibetan culture and tradition that is as old as the mountains of the valley.
Nepal has the most complete altitude range of any country in the world; therefore, each trekking destination has its climate that can vary from tropical heat to arctic cold. Hiking in Langtang is most favorable during spring and fall as the weather stabilizes and is relatively easy to traverse at times. Although travelers who value green environments prefer to travel during the monsoon season that starts from May / June to the end of August, but traveling in this season one has to face muddy trails and mountain views are often obstructed.
Everest base camp hike: One of the most popular hikes with spectacular landscapes and cultural experience that receives around thirty thousand hikers in a year from all over the world. Everest Base Camp Trek is also known as the EBC trek is considered a moderate level trek and does not require any trekking experience; however, it is always best for interested hikers to be determined, fit and healthy.
Tourists generally choose to fly to Lukla Airport from Kathmandu; capital of Nepal to save more energy as there are no roads to connect these two cities. However, there are other less popular hiking trails available, but there are not many options for tourists. You can find several trekking routes that lead to the camp once you land in Lukla which comes with different trek durations, landscape attractions, and difficulty levels. The hike passes by the Khumbu Glacier, which is one of the best places to observe the ancient civilization in this remote town that exhibits the life of the Sherpas and their traditions influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.
Gokyo Lakes Hike: Compared to the EBC hike, the Gokyo hike is considered extreme and attracts mostly hikers with previous experience and better suited to challenging trails. The walk included the fascinating view of the pristine blue waters of the lake which is the highest freshwater lake system in the world situated at 5,000 meters.
Hiking on this route offers spectacular views of the massive Himalayan ranges, including Mount Everest and Nepal’s largest glacier, the bright turquoise high-altitude lakes known as the Ngozumpa Glacier, and also views of Everest and other mountains. of more than 8,000 meters. from the top of Gokyo Ri. It is spring and autumn that are considered the best time to hike these routes and present an excellent opportunity to witness the huge Himalayan mountain ranges. The mountains are over 8000m, including the highest Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, and the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest glacier in the Himalayas of Nepal.