When can you go trekking in Nepal?

When can you go trekking in Nepal?

You can trek in Nepal at any time of the year. However, each season you will see and find a different looking landscape with a different experience. You will also have to prepare your trek differently depending on the season and month you are planning your trek.The dry and warm seasons are the best seasons for trekking in Nepal. The temperature is bearable and skies are clear during these times. Sometimes unexpected rain and leeches can be experienced with severe cold and closed passes during the winter months. The treks are empty of travelers during the rainy or the monsoon season. Even in the dry and warm seasons, it is very important to see and check the Nepal climate section before starting your trek. There are many options in Nepal for trekking but some of the best ones are listed below.

Annapurna circuit trek- It is a trek within the Annapurna mountain range. The total length of the route variesbetween 160- 230 km (100-145mi). This trek crosses two different river valleysand encircles the Annapurna Massif. Thorung La pass (5416m/ 1769ft) is thehighest point of the path, touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau. In order to cross the Thorung La pass easily and in a safer way it is advised to hike the route anticlockwise as this way the altitude gain is slower.The trek begins at Bhulbhule in the Marshyangdi river valley and concludes in the Kali Gandaki Gorge. The trail passed along the paddy fields and intosubtropical forests, several waterfalls and cliffs, and various villages.Annapurna is one of thebest long-distance treks but recently continuing construction of the road hasshortened the trail and has changed the villages with the construction of the roadmountain biking is becoming popular here.

Upper Mustang Trek- Mustangis an isolated region of the Nepalese Himalayas. The upper Mustang was arestricted demilitarized area until 1992 which makes it one of the mostpreserved regions of the world. Here the majority of the population still speaktraditional Tibetan languages. Upper Mustang preserves the Tibetan culture bythe relative isolation of the region from the outside world.It is a privilege to trekin the upper Mustang. With its scenic beauty, it gives you an experience of a lifetime. A trek into upper Mustang is similar to trekking in Tibet because geographically it is a part of the Tibetan plateau.Being in the Himalayan rain shadow, upper Mustang is one of the regions in the country suitable for trekking even in the monsoons.The trek is notparticularly difficult; the highest point reached is only 3800 meters. Thereare few accommodations facilities available here so one must be fullyself-sufficientThis trek requires aminimum of 9 days, starting and ending in Kagbeni. The route follows the Kali Gandaki valley but, occasionally climbs high above the valley walls. Here the settlements are scattered and are very little sign of cultivation. Lo Manthang, the old capital is reached in for days. Ponies are available here if one desire. The return trek can either follow the same route or an alternative route, the eastern bank of the Kali Gandaki may be followed.

Manaslu Trek- also known as Kutang isthe eighth highest mountain in the world at 8163 meters (26,7 81 ft) above the sea level. It is located in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. The Manaslu region has a variety of trekking route of 177 kilometers (110 mi) skirts the Manaslu massif over the pass down to Annapurna. The Nepalese government only permitted trekking of this circuit in 1991. This trek offers trekkers with beautiful scenery and takes through different vegetations like thesubtropical forest, river gorges, alpine forest, and striking snow capes.

Langtang valley Trek- It is a region in the Himalayas of Nepal to the north of Kathmandu valley in Tibet border. Langtang valley is often considered as “one of the world’s most beautiful valleys”. The Langtang valley trek is an easy trek and is less busy than the other treks in Nepal. It takes 7 days to complete the trek. Most of the population here is of Tibetan origin and, according to legend; the valley was first discovered by a lama. The stunning view of Langtang Lirung range is the highest of this trek. The eponymous mountain is 23,773 feet high and dominates the valley.

Everest Base camp- After the successful expedition of Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay in the year 1953, the route has been every trekker’s dream. Everest Base camp trek is often awarded as one of the best long-distance treks in the world. The trek forms along the side of Dudhkoshi River valley. It takes 16 days to complete the trek. The trek starts and ends from Lukla village. The highest and the last ending point in Everest Base camp is Kala Patthar. Everest Base camp trek is one of the most satisfactory treks as its destination will bring you close to the highest point of the world Mount Everest. Population along the trek is highly dominated by the Sherpa’s.  The sound of the wind blowing and sound of yak bells will mostly dominate your trek along with the breathtaking view of the snow covered mountains. Here track is challenging if compared with the other trekking tracks in Nepal but coming across prayer flags and carved stones will make everything worth it.Trekking in Nepal not only improves your physical health but also helps you to enjoy the beauty of the great Himalayas along with the warm and friendly people of Nepal. Learning a new culture and experiencing life-changing experience with beautiful memories are guaranteed with Trekking in Nepal