Top 10 Best Trekking Place in Nepal

Nepal is one of the world’s top destinations for trekking and is home to the most famous trek- the Everest Base Camp trek. But which is the best one for you? Choosing a trek is very subjective depending on the choice of difficulty, number of days trekking, budget, types of accommodation and popularity. We have listed the top 10 most popular treks and listed those details to help you choose which one is the best for you

1. Everest Base Camp Trek
2. Annapurna Circuit Trek
3. Manaslu Circuit Trek
4. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking
5. Langtang Valley Trek
6. Upper Mustang
7. Kanchanjunga Base Camp Trek
8. Annapurna Base Camp Trek
9. Gokyo Ri Trek
10. Upper Dolpo
11. Conclusion

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1. EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

[gallery ids="29"] The iconic Everest Base Camp Trek is the most famous trek in the world. For many people it fulfills a lifelong ambition to do something truly adventurous. Everest Base Camp is the starting point for climbers of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world at 8,848m. Standing at the base camp you will see the mountain’s icy faces and experience the place where climbers set off to climb to the summit. It is also a very sociable trek. You can encounter many other trekkers and local people. Overview Max Elevation                    5,600 m, Kala Patthar Days                                      12 Days Trekking Difficulty            Medium Remoteness                        Not Remote (High number of trekkers per year) Pricing                                 Medium (USD spent/day) Best Season                        March to May and October to November. Accommodation Type   Teahouse Restricted Permits           No Required Permits             TIMS

2. ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK

Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the first and most famous trekking routes in Nepal and takes you on an incredible cultural and physical journey. You follow the meandering course of two rivers separated by a high pass. There are lovely villages to stay in and you will gradually gain altitude, passing through different types of vegetation from terraced paddy fields to apple orchards, rhododendron forests and conifer forests. Then you climb over the Thorung La Pass and emerge into the barren Tibetan style landscape of the Muktinath valley. The trek offers an amazing view of some of Nepal’s highest mountains, the Annapurnas, Macchupucchre, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Langtang Himal. Despite the controversy over continuing road construction, Annapurna Circuit Trek is still one of Nepal’s greatest treks. Overview Max Elevation                   5,416 m, Thorong La Pass Days                                      14 Trekking Difficulty            Moderate Remoteness                       Not Remote Pricing                                Cheap (USD spent/day) Best Season                        March to May and October to November. Accommodation Type   Teahouse Restricted Permits           No Required Permits             ACAP, TIMS

3. Manaslu Circuit Trek

This remarkable and challenging trek gives stunning panoramas of the high peaks on the Nepal – Tibet border. It circles the beautiful Mount Manaslu, one of the highest mountains in the world and goes over the high Larkya Pass give fabulous vies of Manaslu. There are Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist villages and monasteries in this remote and beautiful secluded area. Restrictions A minimum of two trekkers accompanied by a Nepali guide or Porter is required for a permit to trek the Manaslu Circuit, so make sure you have a Trekking Partner or a trekking agency for the trek. Overview Max Elevation                   5115m at Larkya Pass Days                                    15 Days Trekking Difficulty           Hard Remoteness                      Remote Pricing                                Medium (USD spent/day) Best Season                        March to May and October to November. Accommodation Type   Guesthouses & Lodges Restricted Permits           Yes Required Permits             ACAP, MCAP, RAP

4. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a very popular and relatively short easy trek from Pokhara. The highlight is to see the spectacular sun rise over the high Himalayas from the viewpoint at the top of Poon Hill after a fairly steep climb. The lovely Gurung villages, local hospitality and beautiful terraced paddy fields are very memorable. A good time to go is in the spring when the rhododendron forests are in full bloom making spectacular views with the high mountains in the distance. Overview Max Elevation                    3,210 m, Poonhill Days                                      5 Trekking Difficulty            Easy to Moderate Remoteness                        Not Remote Pricing                                Cheap Best Season                        March to May and October to November. Accommodation Type   Teahouse Restricted Permits           No Required Permits             ACAP, TIMS

5. Langtang Valley Trek

The Langtang Valley Trek is a beautiful trek visiting richly cultural Tamang villages. The landscape is both rural and in other places wild. You can see stunning panoramas and beautiful glaciers at a relatively low altitude. This area is known for its diverse vegetation and wild landscape. There is a view point of Langtang Ri and also views of the Annapurnas. Overview Max Elevation                  4,984m, Tserko Ri Days                                    10 Trekking Difficulty          Moderate Remoteness                      Not Remote  to remote Pricing                               Cheap (USD spent/day) Best Season                        March to May and October to November. Accommodation Type   Teahouse Restricted Permits           No Required Permits             TIMS   6. Upper Mustang

Upper Mustang was on an ancient trade route between India and Tibet. It is remote and isolated in a sensitive political area and only opened for trekking in 1992. The Buddhist culture and barren dramatic landscape of the region is close to that of Tibet and has remained unchanged for centuries.  Part of its enormous appeal is that it has retained its ancient cultural identity. You can see 16th century Buddhist monasteries and the caves carved into sheer cliff walls. If you want to explore Tibetan culture in a dramatic Tibetan landscape then this challenging trek is for you. Restrictions A minimum of two trekkers accompanied by a Nepali guide or Porter is required for a permit to trek the Upper Mustang, so make sure you have a Trekking Partner or a trekking agency for the trek. Overview Max Elevation                  3,810 m, Dhakmar Days                                   14 Trekking Difficulty         Moderate to Hard Remoteness                      Very Remote Pricing                                High (USD spent/day) Best Season                        March to May and October to November. Accommodation Type   Teahouse Restricted Permits           Yes Required Permits             ACAP , RAP 7. Kanchanjunga Base Camp Trek

This fabulous but challenging trek in Eastern Nepal takes you to the base Camp of the world’s second highest mountain. It is in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area in Eastern Nepal on the border with Sikkim and is home to endangered species such as the snow leopard and red panda. The area is remote and sparsely populated giving you a wonderful experience of local culture and unspoilt nature. Restrictions A minimum of two trekkers accompanied by a Nepali guide or Porter is required for a permit to trek the Kanchanjunga Base Camp, so make sure you have a Trekking Partner or a trekking agency for the trek. Overview Max Elevation                   5,160 m, Lapsang Pass Days                                    20 Trekking Difficulty          Difficult Remoteness                      Very Remote Pricing                               High (USD spent/day) Best Season                      March to May and October to November. Accommodation Type   Camping Restricted Permits           Yes Required Permits             KCA, RAP   Annapurna Base Camp Trek: This is a very popular alternative to the Annapurna Circuit and has the advantage of taking less time. Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you through lovely villages where you can experience local culture and hospitality. It passes through different landscapes as it gains in altitude, eventually bringing you to the Annapurna base camp high in the mountains, nestling under the snowy slopes with its spectacular views. The trek is the perfect blend of rich cultural diversity and amazing natural scenery. Overview Max Elevation                    4130  m, Annapurna Base Camp Days                                      10 Trekking Difficulty            Moderate Remoteness                       Not Remote Pricing                                 Cheap (USD spent/day) Best Season                        March to May and October to November. Accommodation Type   Teahouse Restricted Permits           No Required Permits             ACAP, TIMS  

9. Gokyo Valley via Renjo La Pass Trek

This spectacular trek is perfect for those with limited time who want to do a strenuous trek in spectacular scenery with marvellous views of Mount Everest. For those who want to stay off the beaten track it doesn’t visit Everest Base Camp, instead going over the beautiful Renjo La Pass, passing through Yak grazing settlements and past five Emerald lakes. We ascend the Gokyo Peak (5480m) with magnificent views of Mount Everest (8848Mt), Cho Oyo (8153Mt) and Lohtse (8511M).   Overview Max Elevation                   5,345 M Days                                    11 Trekking Difficulty          Strenuous Remoteness                      Remote Pricing                               Medium (USD spent/day) Best Season                        March to May and October to November. Accommodation Type   Teahouse Restricted Permits           No Required Permits             TIMS 10. Upper Dolpo This challenging trek crosses three high passes over 5000m in the remote and unspoilt Upper Dolpo with Tibetan style villages, stunning barren landscapes, and magnificent mountain peaks. The Buddhist Tibetan culture remains in a time capsule and, together with the incredible scenery, makes a magical combination to reward those undertaking the challenging trek with its long ascents and descents. Restrictions A minimum of two trekkers accompanied by a Nepali guide or Porter is required for a permit to trek Upper Dolpo region, so make sure you have a Trekking Partner or a trekking agency for the trek. Overview: Max Elevation                  5,250 m, Kang La Pass Days                                    22 Trekking Difficulty          Strenuous Remoteness                      Very Remote Pricing                                High (USD spent/day) Best Season                        March to May and October to November. Accommodation Type   Camping and lodges Restricted Permits           Yes Required Permits             RAP   Conclusion Nepal is full of wonderful treks. The scenery is breathtaking around every turn and it is almost impossible for us to make this list. The trek you choose needs to be right for you in terms of the difficulty of the challenge and the cultural interactions, as well as the more obvious requirements of time and money. Tell us which treks you have enjoyed and why.