The Best Trekking Routes in Nepal
Nepal attracts over 200,000 trekkers on a yearly basis. But most of these experience difficulties when it comes to choosing the best trek for them. It can be a very daunting task, so to help you decide here’s an introduction to five of the best trekking routes in Nepal.
Everest Base Camp
Trek Duration: 12 Days Difficulty Rating: Strenuous
This famous destination hosts over 25,000 trekkers every year. It gives you an opportunity to view the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, which has a height of 8,848 metres. You also get to interact with the natives of the area – the Sherpa people – who have amazing mountain climbing skills.
Everest Base Camp features several guesthouses and lodges for accommodation. It’s ideal for touring during the winter from December to January as this period sees much fewer people on the trails.
Annapurna Circuit
Trek Duration: 14 Days Difficulty Rating: Strenuous
Thought to be the best trek in Nepal, the Annapurna Circuit is one of the world’s classic walks. It’s popular for its spectacular Himalayan scenery and comfortable trekking space, with some of the best trekking lodges in the country.
It also gained critical acclaim for the region’s rich culture and hospitable locals. Furthermore, you get to cross the Thorong La Pass, which is the world’s widest pass measuring a huge 5,416 metres in width. The best time to attempt this circuit is from October to November or mid-March to mid-April.
