Solo Trekkers are restricted from trekking in Nepal, Nepal government has just announced, solo trekkers are not allowed to trek in the mountains of Nepal because of safety issues.  Previously many trekkers were lost or missed because of missing their way or occurred accidents.

 

So, Nepal Tourism Board, going to implement this policy from 1, April 2023, and every trekker needs to hire an authentic government-licensed holder guide or porter guide before commencing their trekking expedition in the wilderness of the mountainous region. The announcement or policy is for security and risk-avoiding for the visitors in the Himalayan region and that makes a positive impact on sustainable trekking in Nepal which is also positive news caring for all the trekkers from around the world.

 

This new regulation is expected to change the impact on Nepal’s adventure trekking particularly on popular trekking routes like Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna Base camp Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, and Langtang Valley Trek, which are known as the hub frequently visited by FIT or solo hikers.

 

Nonetheless, the Everest region seems not to be implemented this new rule but trekker’s necessary a Trekkers Information Management System card for hiking or excursion in the Everest region. However, the local rural municipality of Khumbu has ignored this requirement and still charges its own tax and the region directly benefitted from it. It is still unpredictable whether the Sagarmatha National Park office follow this new rule of restrictions for solo trekkers in the coming days.

 

We Himalayan Vista Trekking opines, this decision of the Nepal government has merits and demerits, while familiar trekking trails with lower risk would be exempt from this rule, well–known and risk-free trekking like Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, and Poon Hill where the hiking track is clearly marked by NTNC have marked for the clear way and the presence of ramblers and safe for solo trekkers.

 

On the other hand, there are other trekking destinations that are more and most risky, especially in terms of remoteness and risk for altitude sickness obtaining by fewer trekkers or local settlements must be required a presence of a guide or trekking leader. Following are the example of such remotely existing trekking in Nepal
Manaslu Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Upper Mustang Trek , Dolpo Treks Kanchenjunga Treks, etc.

 

Please opine your thoughts on the new rules implemented by the Nepal government in the following comment section.

Nepal is the land of countless numbers of mountains from the magnificent green rocky foothills to the High Himalayas’ desolate respite to twinkle glaciers, trekking in Nepal provides peerless marshaling of trekking trails. Himalayan Vista Trekking always endeavors to explore new adventure places to hike beyond Nepal for better and easier for travelers, but we have yet to experiment with it.

 

The Himalayan land covers the most marvelous trekking just not only in Nepal but in the world. Origin of Lord Buddha and home of 8000 meters highest peak among eight out of fourteen peaks including the world’s highest peak Mount Everest (8848.86m) positioned in Nepal. Other seven are Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,481m), Cho-Oyo (8,188m), Dhaulagiri (8169m), Manaslu (8163m), and Annapurna (8091m), Nepal is the central hub for trekking in the world.

Nepal was terminated for foreigners and most outlanders were persuaded by the first half of the 20th century when the first western climbers and adventurers landed in the 1950s and were delighted by discovering unique trekking and mountaineering planet on earth.

 

The history of this beautiful country is more signifies from the medieval period and the capital city Kathmandu was decorated with a bevy of temples, shrines, old palaces, local traditional markets, and townhouses of red bricks. There were only walking trails instead of roads in the country and all mountaineers and hikers had to commence their adventure by walking from Kathmandu to diverse mountain regions including Mount Everest.

 

 

Things have changed by then and Kathmandu is now diverted into a sprawling imperial urban city, developed enlarging road matrix accesses out across the lower land of Terai, plain area of the country, and tourism occupy the prime business uplifting trekking industry in Nepal. But the glory of the magnificent mountains, the sheer beauty of the typical villages, and the immortal hospitality, as well as the friendly warmth welcome presented by the Nepalese people, have not changed yet. These are the reason that makes Nepal such a marvelous glamorous trekking terminus in the globe.

 

Trekking in Nepal

 

Now there must be a curiosity in every explorer’s mind about when and where should I go trekking in Nepal! Perfect thinking, it doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced adventurer for high elevation hiker or just a beginner, there are lots of fun and energizing alternative choices throughout Nepal. Glance at some of the perfect mesmerizing views of silver glistering snowcapped awesome Himalayas in the universe. The country is a famous destination for explorers to trek, especially in the base camp of the highest mountains which are quite bumpy in nature.

 

Everyone must know that every year Nepal fascinates +200,000 trekkers means people who visit Nepal are facing the tough option of deciding which trekking trip is the best and suit for exploring while they are going to trekking in Nepal. Let’s study and solve the problem and make an easy choice.

 

How difficult and dilemma to make a sound decision of selecting your ideal adventure trekking may apparently be conveniently made from your place using the proper internet connection than visiting the hectic swarming trekking and tourist places in Nepal like Thamel, Pokhara, and Chitawan where thousands of trekking companies are established for offering you the various judgments for choosing perfect trekking in Nepal.

 

First-person is you and all others are secondary because you are spending your time, physical, mind, and money to complete your adventure passion obtaining a trekking expedition in Nepal or other corners of the world. Likewise, visiting many trekking companies in Nepal means, they provide more information and opinion about the trekking trip in the mighty Himalayas especially hiking to the base camp of Nepal the heavy information might be made your mind dull and confused but don’t worry be cool and make your final decision that would be judicious for your successful adventure over majestic mountain regions.

Even if some are hanging in a search of an ultimate answer about the selecting options of the best trekking in Nepal, avoid your skepticism and it is definitely under your own individual trekking preferences. Let us clarify with a possible related characteristic of trekking which every trekker has to contemplate, before setting their plan for choosing the premier trekking in Nepal, for you individually.

 

• What level of hiking difficulty you are preferring for?
• What is your time limit for trekking in Nepal?
• What types of trekking you are preparing for like, remote trekking destination, off-the-beaten-path trekking or moderate-level touristy one be okay?
• Are you a budget trekker or limitless price is relevant for you?
• Which season do you like to trek in Nepal (normally monsoon and winter seasons are not recommended for trekking in Nepal)
• Seeking for the isolated hard trekking also known as adventure treks, or the common tea house trekking?
• Are you a solo traveler or with a group some trekking like, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek, Upper Mustang Trek, Kanchenjunga Trek, Dolpo Region Trek, and some other trekking have restricted permits for solo one unless it requires a minimum of two people and the company of Nepali citizenship guide mandatory.

 

Moreover, there are numerous choices for trekking in Nepal and have 20 designated protected regions in the tiny country pin down in the globe but surprisingly available uncounted trekking trails to choose from. You only need to make an effort to stand at your computer with speedy internet and explore.

 

Obviously, there should be some questions raised in your mind even if you have studied all about trekking in Nepal. We, the Himalayan Vista Trekking Team are making our effort to justify your question answers here. So, how do you choose the best trekking in the Himalayan country in Nepal? Very simple, analyze your fitness level and make your mindset then it will be done after your trekking preparation. How do you know the trekking should do by solo or with the trekking company? Please read this article where we have already clarified. Which company is the best for choosing to trek? It is better to study the company and you can choose it.

 

Furthermore, even if you have studied and taken references about Nepal trekking it will be tough to do justice for trekking in Nepal even in the lifespan of a people because there are uncounted numbers of trekking trails and many things to explore. On the other hand, Nepal is always safe to visit and trekking routes are fantastic places to recreate with Mother Nature and hike amongst the stunning mountains.

 

Likewise, at present days trekking is more convenient than it was uneven affair it was in the 1950s when Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa summited Mount Everest. It is becoming more comfortable and luxurious because of well-facilitated accommodations and verities of cuisines with beverages in the lower part.

 

 

Trekking Regions in Nepal

Mainly there are nine best trekking regions in Nepal, Himalayan Vista Trekking is presenting them in series, each with its own significant and perspective peril conditional on your sort of trekking choice.

 

#1. Everest Region Trekking

Mount Everest, (8848.86m) the highest peak in the world, deploys an attractive invitation for trekkers, adventurers, mountaineers, wayfarers, and ramblers alike. The nuclear trekking trails in the Everest region – most apparently Everest Base Camp (EBC) is the over-commercialized and crowded, but for awe-inspiring heavenly Himalayan sceneries can’t be compared to other trekking regions of Khumbu valley closely encounter Everest from the best vantage point Kala Patthar (5,545m)

 

The Everest region has been established as the most trekking province in Nepal and the routes are well- organized, incredibly tea comfortable tea houses (numbers are luxurious lodges have been developed for night stay), the verities of cuisines are available and organized trekking facilitated.

Everest Base Camp Trek

 

 

#2. Annapurna Region Trek

The Annapurna region trekking trails cover the huge wilderness geography, from simple hiking in the lush green forest foothills to veteran hidden valleys up to the border of Tibet, and require a special restricted permit to enter. However, it is sure that the selected trekking will provide stunning vistas of mountain panorama that will swipe you far site.

 

Standing at the lap of the amphitheater at the ending part of the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek could melt your heart and eyes move to tears, the wilderness surrounding Tilicho Lake will probably be the perfect and perhaps the first Himalayan topography you will ever witness in your life. Similarly, the best Annapurna Base Camp Trek provides the closest view of Mount Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain in the world.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

 

#3. Upper Mustang Region

Located in the western northern part of Nepal, decorated in the base of the highest mountains border connected with Tibet the last forbidden isolated kingdom of Nepal is Upper Mustang. Lo Manthang is the central point of the Mustang region as it remained closed until 1992 for foreigners. This is also known as the deserted area of Nepal and lies in the rain shadow area.

 

The area is surrounded by a beautiful deserted valley and a gorgeous mountain on the horizon, ancient fairy–tale gompas, caves hanging against the blood-red fortified rocks, and prayer flags.
The Mustang Region Trekking is the best example of historical, cultural, and religious tour activities in Nepal, though the trip offers inspiring unique landscapes of beautiful series of decorated hills.

Upper Mustang Trek

 

#4. Langtang Region

Awesome scenery of the Langtang Himalayan ranges often experiment from the Chandragiri Hills and from Nagarkot clearly, the trekking trip to the Langtang region is the most accessible adventure in Nepal closer to the city of Kathmandu. The adventure starts from Kathmandu by driving to Syabrubesi with scenic driving through the bank of the Trishuli River and Langtang National Park.

 

The Langtang valley was extremely destroyed by the devastating earthquake in 2015, many people got homeless at the time but now it is gradually recovered and still, people are reconstructing trekking trails as well as tourist accommodations so, you are trekking to Langtang means you are contributing to reestablish tourism in this area and you will be the great contributor for the future of Langtang region trek.

 

The trail is an example of real wilderness trekking in the dense forest of lured nature, the tea houses provide a friendly welcome and offer awesome hospitality, and are always ready to serve the guests. This is also the prominent independent trekking region after Everest and Annapurna.

Langtang Region Trek 9 Days

 

#5. Manaslu Region

The Manaslu Trekking region is the best adventure trekking for peace lovers and adventurers who love to walk through the virgin trail of Mother Nature. The routes pass through Tsum Valley and go around to the gigantic Manaslu (8,163m) 8th highest peak in the world among fourteen 8,000 meters. Provocative marshland valleys and paddy fields buckwheat farming way to icy track habitant by snow leopards and blue sheep as well as other wild flora and fauna.

 

There are basic tea houses along the routes that provide tiny cozy rooms with twin beds in the surrounding of Manaslu, they are promoting tourism even better and off-road has been developing nowadays. This trek is also famous for Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Manaslu Circuit Trek

 

#6. Dolpo Region

A vast but undiscovered area located in western Nepal, Dolpo is a hidden gem of Nepal isolated in the far western side representing the marvelous magical hub of frozen desert thrilling blue skies and anonymous Himalayan peaks. There are ancient monasteries concealed with jewels, a caravan of yaks processing along the ancient salt trading paths to Tibet, high altitude passage where the thin air existed and pierces the lungs, way of snow leopards and stoned walled settlement surprisingly combined into the sloppy mountains.

 

However, a few things to be kept in mind. Generally, we use the small twin-prop plane to be there, is a breathtaking flight, costly, and almost unreliable. The trail is full of the beaten and demands higher physical fitness and must be collaborated with an organized camping group trekking. In addition, permits are knotty and most expensive and must be joined with the local company in Nepal. But we guaranteed if you have a healthy body and enough physical fitness, endurance, finances, and adventure passion, Dolpo will leave you with a lifetime of challenging adventure experiences.

 

#7. Makalu Region

One of the best notorious trekking trails in Nepal, the arduous two-week duration directly to the base camp of the 5th highest mountain in the world, intimidating Mount Makalu (8,463m) will be enchanted for those who are keen to reveal tantalizing mountain routes, characteristic being an off the beaten path and prosperously stunning majestic mountain views.

The trail is an amalgamation of strategic ideas and the difficulty of trekking is higher because the lack of side tracks and other connecting routes demand only a few most adventure groups obtain this tough way. The friendliness and frankness of the locals experienced who are just visiting and delighted by the magical and more attractive part of Nepal. This is definitely a trekking trip suited for selective trekkers.

 

#8. Kanchenjunga Region

The Kanchenjunga region is positioned in the far eastern region of the capital of Nepal, with ice and rock arouses over eight and a half kilometers up to the sky. Kanchenjunga (8,586m) is the 3rd highest peak in the universe. The adventure journey to the base camp of such an enormous mountain is one of the most thrilling treks in Nepal for completing your adventure passion.

The trekking trail is strenuous and wild trodden and the distance is quite far from the central zone of Nepal, Kathmandu so, very few people obtain this trekking as it is categorized in most remote areas trekking in Nepal though it is gradually growing more popular. Just in the autumn and spring season just very few basic tea houses and homestays are available with basic hospitality along the routes. Since other times are mostly close to the area and you need to be fully prepared for the camping trek with self-sufficient food.

 

#9. Far Western Region

In terms of development, far western Nepal is still backward, but for the adventure and fantastic views of gorgeous landscapes and it closely covers top-class beauty in Nepal. The geography is combined with plain lowlands, hillsides, and mountains covered by deep dense forests, pristine sparkling water rivers and stream crystal ice and silver shine glistering Himalayas, congested canyons, and traditional villages.

 

It is not easy to trek for a rambler, western Nepal has the merits of many taxing and unexpected nightmares, but the award is a huge provender of undiscovered virgin hilly countryside waiting to have experimented on. You must be physically well fit and need more patience and preferred for a fully managed camping trek if you are an adventure lover then this is the most suited region to complete your adventure passion.

 

Organized VS Independent Trekking

Mostly there are two types of trekkers in Nepal! Those trekking independently and those on joining well-organized trek have merits and demerit both. The well-managed trekking avoids the fear of losing track and missing anyway, organized trekking available a party, a guide, and a porter or guide or porter as per your necessity.

 

However though, an organized trekking team will be formed with you and other trekking partners (the group might be collaborated by you or by the trekking agency that you are joining), a guide or sometimes western or Asian trekking and tour leader leads in the trekking region that you have just chosen including a cook, kitchen assistants and numbers of porters for in camping trek.

 

On the other hand, if you choose facilitated trekking like Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, and Manaslu Circuit Trek, you will get well-facilitated tea houses, lodges, and homestays and you don’t need any cook and kitchen staffs. But the advantage of a camping trek allows freedom of choice to decide where to stay for the night out and permits you to circumvent the busy night lodges used by other trekkers.

 

Organized trekking is more secure rather than independent treks, your guide, and porters care about the routes and are responsible for everything during the trip. They know about the problems and there will be no or fewer chances of losing the right track a solo trekker might be oblivious and may miss the way sometimes. The porter will carry your backpack and you just need to carry a light day bag which makes your journey easiest.

 

Other benefits are various choices of foods and having a knowledge of culture, religion, history, and the name of the mountain series of targeted areas explained by the guide as a language translator. The organized means always not have camping only, even in the remote areas there is developing a number of comfortable tea houses, homestays, and lodges – Upper Mustang is an example of this and basic tea houses get more natural.

 

The Kanchenjunga routes are facilitated for the basic mountain accommodations and your joined company can manage these on your request combining homestays, camping, and tea houses and this makes the best experience of all worlds. The merits of organized trekking is that leads you to the vast swaths of higher land of Nepal which independent trekkers cannot be accessed.

 

The adventure is tougher but you can experience remoteness longer, elevated and, magnificent, and more incredible region of Nepal.

 

On the other hand, the demerits of an organized trek are that the trekking itinerary can be controlled, and most of the time is spent with the trekking group rather than an opportunity to meet local people and have freedom.

 

Life journey on an organized Trek

Life journey on an organized trek begins from the dew down with a resuscitate cup of tea served by the trekking crew and a bowl of hot water and a towel for washing your face, hand and feet makes fresh. Breakfast will be served after an hour or later and you enjoy some cereals at the time camp staff will be managed the tents and gear away.

 

After breakfast, another adventure will be started, and need to hike until your lunch time by then kitchen staff and porters will serve you lunch as they reach early in the lunch camp than your arrival. The big lunch set is waiting for your appetite, then there will be some time for rest after lunch and again proceed further to reach night stay camp and will arrive after a couple of hours walking around late or in the evening. Tents have been standing and served with tea with some biscuits or other snacks after your arrival. Fantastic dinner will be served by the staff in the early night and rest with sweet sleep waiting for the following days trekking.

 

The services matter on the size of your trekking team and the level of luxury trip you booked for, generally, it is common to share two people in a tent and eat in a larger communal tent. Likewise, the trekking crew manages tables, chairs, and toilet tent but if you prefer lower costs and such facilities will not be included.

 

The organized trek provides you with a palpitation of thoughts, nature, enjoyable tours, wilderness excursions, and security. So, it means a party of just you, a guide, a porter, or even just a porter-guide as per your demand.

 

But normally, an organized trekking team is a assemble of you, your other trekking companions (the group can be mixed by the trekking company that you joined), a guide or trekking leader, porters, a cook, kitchen staff, and numbers of porters.
A fully organized trek is most enjoyable than the semi–organized trek because there will be more freedom of choice for staying, a fixed camp, and no more rush, it will avoid the crowds and have a peaceful night’s stay.

 

An organized trek focuses on security, and your guide and porter will lead you through the right track there will be no chance of losing the way or less possibility and they will know the altitude problem and then focus on caring but independence may face lots of problems about it.

 

The porter uplifts your stuff and your just light pack will make your day trip awesome. And your guide or trekking leader will explain about mountains, geography, topography, culture, and customs of the targeted mountainous region as a language translator is another advantage of an organized trek.

 

If you think an organized trek always camping, this might be not always true because it is always not camping because the number of tea houses, homestays, and lodges have been developing in the trekking region, especially in the Upper Mustang Trek where basic trekking lodges are diverted from local’s home. The Kanchenjunga trekking trail is also not that developed and this trail needs a full camping trek or somewhere basic lodges are built and those facilities will be managed by a local trekking company that you have joined for your adventure. It will be an awesome trip with the amalgamation of camping and tea house trekking in the mountain region of Nepal is the perfect worlds.

 

It is the great advantage of an organized trek is offers you to explore the vast mountainous world of Mother Nature that independent trekkers cannot get that opportunity simply just attached in a tea house. The exploration leads you over the higher land longer in the isolated region and we can confidently claim, it is more tantalizing and incredible with exciting areas of the Himalayan country of Nepal.

 

The disadvantages of the organized trek are providing less chance to meet villagers and the need to follow tight trekking schedules.

 

Independent Trekking

Independent trekking is also the best for free exploration but has some very largest drawbacks. In the case of cost, it is very cheaper, easy, and get an opportunity to obtain lots of fun. However, the trekking lodges are usually far from luxurious but warmer and far better comfort than tents, and the availability of hot showers varied menus for different cuisine, and even availability of Wi-Fi. Trekkers from the corner of the world congregate in the same communal dining around the oven or heater at night an example of social spots.

 

Costs are not more even in the busiest time of the year but you need to eat and use the same lodges otherwise the owner of the tea house that you are staying at might get the matter of annoy because the food is carried by porters and you get the cheaper in accommodations means expecting you are going to dine in their lodge or in tea house.

 

The cost for accommodation is around USD 5 – USD 10 per person for a bed on twin sharing basis but if there is an overflow of trekkers, sometimes you may need to sleep in dining. Varieties of food items are available on the menu and you can choose as per your like and order then enjoy it. Even though the costs for cuisines are not much expensive all things are reasonable.

 

So, staying in tea houses in trekking is more comfortable for you because you don’t need to prepare any tents and cooking equipment for a night’s stay. Some independent trekkers do not hire porters and guides and this will help to reduce costs. The biggest benefit of independent trekking is that everything is under your control of yourself, for example, itineraries, costs, selection of trekking trails, and schedules that you can change as per your choice, and no need for any pressure on it.

 

Although, there are many demerits of independent trekking as the most clearly is that it is limited in the choices of trekking destinations and also the chances of losing the way and missing sometimes as well as might have a chance of losing one life too.

 

On the other hand in the busy trails, trekking lodges overflow quickly if you reach late then you might not be able to find rooms for an overnight stay and there will not be any option to sleep in the dormitory and dining hall. Most of the organized trekking have already booked accommodation on the trekking routes. Moreover, in many trekking regions of Nepal, independent trekking is generally forbidden, and will not have any choice but to opt that trekking without a guide, or porter and join the local companies.

 

Other weaknesses of independent trekking are that if you obtain a solo trek without a guide and porter, you need to carry all your stuff, you might be felt it is light when you are commencing your adventure but after all, in the higher altitude, it will feel so heavy and may have more difficulty in trekking. Solo trekking also has the chances of caught out in storms, or choosing wrong decisions when you get an altitude-related matter then it will be more difficult sometime, and there may be a language problem also in the absence of a guide.

 

Life journey on an Independent Trekking

The wall partition is normally done by plywood and it is very thin so, you will be woken through early in the morning by other trekkers who are preparing to head out at dawn. All trekkers are preparing to leave at almost the same time, there will be waiting for breakfast and use shared bathrooms and toilets as most people begin their journey around 8 and walk until late afternoon as per their hiking distance for the day.

 

Generally, lunch is taken on the way to tea houses, and need to wait for lunch, after lunch there might be sometime rest after lunch. Taking lunch at the tea house again you need to walk for a couple of hours and will reach to night stay lodge there will often be enough time to explore the village and have a delicious dinner in the tea house gathering around the dining hall and sharing the stores, ideas with other people. And, around 8 to 9 people will move to their cozy sleeping room for rest and sleep.

 

When to go trekking in Nepal?

For trekking in Nepal, spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (September, October, and November) seasons are the perfect time to explore the mountainous hidden gems of Nepal. In autumn the weather is dry, the land is green, the sky is clear and the mountains are crystal clear mountains as well as visibility is apparently excellent.

 

It’s warm in the valley and moderate temperature in the altitude areas of the holy mountains. Although, this is the busiest season on the major trekking trails the tea houses will be full and villages might be overwhelmed with all the travelers. In normal, from the second week of May to September, monsoon will remain and many trekking trails are closed at that time routes are dangerous because of heavy rainfall there might be chances of landslides and the track remains wet, leeches might bite your feet then get bloody.

 

Apart from that, some regions are really applicable to visit like, Upper Mustang, and Dolpo area are the prime period to visit in monsoon because these areas are in the rain shadow area and incredible landscapes will be explored.

 

Cost of Trekking in Nepal

A private trekking tour in Nepal with a local trekking company reasonably costs around $1800 to $2600 per person, depending on the trip duration, location, route, accommodations, guide, porter, and other services.

 

Generally, organized treks are inclusive package types! Virtually everything that is needed from arrival to departure, and all activities during trekking with meals and accommodations will be included in the price. The trekking package includes a qualified trekking leader or guide and other supportive trekking crew (assistant guides, porters, kitchen staff, cooks, and other helpers, etc.), TIMS cards and essential permits, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all ground transportation, any domestic airfare, and all responsible needed supports.

 

Other mandatory equipments like sleeping bags and trekking poles need to be rented at an additional charge insurance will not be included but it is a compulsory requirement for all trekkers in case of unforeseen incidents.

 

Permits and Paperwork while obtaining trekking in Nepal

TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System)All the trekkers who are commencing their journey up to the mountain region of Nepal must be required TIMS card. The most available place for TIMS is in the Nepal Tourism Board office either in Kathmandu or Pokhara and local companies this card through the office of TAAN (Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal). For this, you should bring a passport copy and a passport-size photo and mention your trekking destinations with the trekking trail, entry and exit points, and emergency contact details.

 

For individual trekkers it cost NPR 2000 per trekking route per entry and other group trekkers charge NPR 1000 per person per entry. And national park entry permits are another essential requirement to enter the targeted destination covering national park territory.

 

This helps the authorities to trace the activities and where all the trekkers are hiking and is convenient to contact in an emergency case. Don’t go through the rumors that cards are to be done away with, but they can be obtained easily at a reasonable cost in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

 

In the case of the main trekking areas such as Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang, other paperwork should be prepared and included with national park permits and it can be easily obtained on the way located national park offices or in Tourism Board Office in Kathmandu or in Pokhara. But for some other treks like off the beaten path and restricted area needs a special restricted permit in addition.

 

The restricted permit for Kanchenjunga will be obtained easily at a cheaper cost but, for other areas like Upper Mustang, and Dolpo, the cost for the permit is very high ($500 per person for only 10 days, and at least two trekkers are needed to get them). All these restricted areas demand you to join in the organized trek, but an organized trek can be with a companion, guide, and porter.

 

If you join an organized trek then all the paper works and trekking management is handled by your trekking agency with all essential paper works while you go for exploring the city but, independent trekkers need to face the challenge of Nepali bureaucracy lonely in some cases and it might be boredom. You will require passport copies and spare passport-sized photos.

 

Moreover, none of the permits can be obtained from your home before living in Nepal so, it is better to get off the plane and directly proceed on to the trailhead through the vehicle. Separate at least a day to manage all the essential papers in order after your arrival.

 

Maintain your Health during Nepal Trek

Trekking in mountainous regions of Nepal may cause physical hazards generally, presents related to altitude sickness because of the altitude and weather. Food poisoning and other normal problems are not as bigger issues as they are in urban cities and lowlands. But you need to be careful about the foods that you are eating during a trek. The last thing is that you need to follow the food balance and if possible try to eat fresh and organic foods on the trek.

 

The mountains are malaria and dengue-free areas where mosquitoes are not in existence though you need to care about the problems that can cause by altitude or by nasty colder.

 

Preparation and Fitness

People’s minds occupying by the thought that they are not able to hike in the mountains because they feel weak for ascending hikes up to the mighty Himalayas. But in reality, just moderate fitness is worked out at most of the standard trekking routes (especially, those disclosed for the independent trekkers). Nevertheless, for beginners or novice trekkers, it’s better not to take any long route, high or off the beaten path.

 

It will be better to do physical training and cardio exercise a few months before your trekking, you can walk several hours walk a day and that makes your journey more comfortable. Those short hiking activities are fit for easier trekking, at first walk a short distance then later will be covered the day’s walk.

 

Don’t forget to break in new shoes at home before using them on any adventure trails because it gives proper comfort for your walking.

 

Possibility of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) or altitude sickness is the biggest threat when obtaining a trek above 3,000 meters in Nepal. This possible fatal situation is met by a mingling of less oxygen and lower atmospheric pressure reacting with the human body.

 

Almost everybody who is containing treks just above 3,000 meters will get just clement symptoms, like normal dizziness or headache, and caught difficult insomnia. Generally, it exists only for a short time and the body will be adjusted to the lower oxygen levels at an altitude. Feel easy and please drink garlic soups, and ginger tea and drink lots of water it will be recovered as garlic and ginger are the natural organic antibiotic for altitude sickness.

 

Moreover, if the symptoms like headache, or vomiting get worse then needs immediate descent. If it is serious then you need to helicopter evacuation which can be covered through your travel insurance. A porter can be hired to help get the AMS victim down to the lower level. If you ignore the AMS can quickly occur fatal hazards to severe problems and even cause death.

 

The reason can’t be predicted how or why altitude sickness occurs, there has been a history of AMS as Sherpas climbed Mt. Everest several times before but faced serious Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), at just around 4,000 meters. This doesn’t matter whether necessarily strikes unfit or old. The evidence shows that younger people suffer from AMS more than older people because younger people are speed climbing at higher and faster than its norms and recommendations.

 

The basic rule is to hike at a slow speed while going uphill trekking and never ascend the highest, too fast. Experts agree that above 3,000 meters you shouldn’t go forward more than 300 – 500 meters in the same day and you should take acclimatization frequently but above 3500 meters rest day means not staying at the same point but you will do hiking more altitude and returning to the lower staying point and spend your night there.

 

So, abide these common and simple rules will highly reduce the probability of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).

 

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is not expected while doing a trek in the mountain of Nepal but nobody knows what will happen in the trekking journey and it is certainly a matter of risk unprepared and ignored. Likewise, symptoms are quite similar to AMS, loss of concentration, murmur voice and tiredness are the key symptoms.

 

So, if such incidents happen then put the victim into a warm place, let them be wrapped in sleeping bags and use their own body heat as per the necessity and better provide them hot drinks like soup, hot water, and tea or coffee and food.

 

Heat Stroke and Sunstroke

Heat stroke and sunstroke both are similarly common, mostly while you are walking the whole day in bright sunlight by the hotter in the lowland or valleys and slopes. While walking in such places, take a break several times in the shade, drink lots of water, eat something salty, and put on an anti-sunlight hat.

Water and Sanitation

The basic rule all over Nepal is that while you are traveling any place please do not drink direct water from the tap without purifying it at first. Most of the trekkers have taken water purification tablets or laser light for treating pure drinking water. In the Annapurna region, you can get safe drinking water which is done by the community and you can get every tea house paying by small charge. Purchasing water drinking bottles are against the natural environment even though there are rarely find recycling facilities but they are worse.

Facilities of washing in the mountains are just basic as sometimes even we need to use ice for cooking our food so, don’t expect more about it. Hot shower is available with extra payment and most of the tea houses manage a gas shower sometimes you may need to use a bucket shower which you have never been expecting in your life over 4,000 meters. So, for the well facilitate hot showers and different choices of foods and accommodations you need to get to urban areas like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitawan, and Lumbini.

 

Packing Lists for Trekking in Nepal

Trekking gears are a lifesaving friend for every trekker, when you are in the condition of life and death, the right choice of trekking equipment will fight that situation and save your life. So, we at Himalayan Vista Trekking would like to advise you to keep the right trekking gear and things should be light and minimal.

 

When you are setting your journey in the mountains even your body will make you feel heavy because you are not just walking for a day but trekking for many days to explore valuable treasures in the holy mountainous area, so your heavy backpack will regret you while carrying.

 

Moreover, please be well prepared before commencing your journey when you are planning to summit the highest Himalayan region because nobody knows about the unforeseen incidents. In the following, we have presented basic essential things which are the most recommended items for your convenience and reference.

 

Trekking Shoes

You need suitable trekking shoes for your feet, if your boots are too big or too small, there might be blisters on your feet and the adventure will be frustrating. They must be waterproof, comfortable, and convenient as above mentioned.

 

Don’t compromise on the price, buy perfect and comfortable shoes and make sure you break them before leaving for Nepal. We suggest you not hire shoes in Nepal as they will not feet for you and might be scratched will bother you by blisters on your feet. Getting blisters on your feet will give you and this is the main frustrating part of your trekking journey.

 

Down Jacket

A thick, warm, waterproof, and breathable down jacket from goose or bird feathers that should be lightweight is another necessary thing. It needs to keep warm around zero temperature and these can be bought in your country or you can buy in Nepal at a cheaper price or can be rented around Thamel, Kathmandu, or in Lakeside, Pokhara from branded company by North face, Mountain wear, Columbia, Marmot, Black Yak, etc. These are worth just one trip but if you often go mountain trekking then it is better to buy your own branded jacket.

 

Sleeping Bag

It will be nasty cold at night, and if you do not have enough warm sleeping bags or blankets then you will face a bitter experience of your adventure. It will be extremely cold even in the lowland in winter and the cozy room surrounded by the thin wall will give you a little warmth in the tea houses.

 

Get the warmest and lightest sleeping bag you can purchase while the shopkeeper tells you about a sleeping bag about – 10 means not much applicable because the temperature gets – 20 sometimes and everything gets frozen so, at least you need – a 15-degree sleeping bag. Plan to buy at least – 20 degrees that will be fine for you but the best sleeping bags cost higher and bags can be afforded in Nepal but with jackets, but never expect they are original or good quality because they are just basic and normal even not enough for your trekking sometimes.

 

Trekking Poles

Trekking poles are your best friend while you are containing mountain overland trekking in Nepal. These sticks will work as your second legs, it makes your adventure easier and give support on your hiking so, for beginners and novice trekkers can be more beneficial as something just supportive as old people. Well, believe us, if you will not use them after a few days of your trekking trip ascending and descending on the Himalayan slopes surely you will face knee problems and it will be difficult your walk so, trekking poles will be a supportive factor to get relief. They are helpful to protect yourself from falling and twisting your knees and ankles in advance.

 

Water bottles

Please be prepared with at least a liter bottle of water and each time refill when getting an opportunity because it will save you from dehydration and keep yourself strong enough during your adventure trip as water is the nuclear element of our life. It is better not to be prepared for a plastic bottle of mineral water because it is not friendly for the environment and it is not available frequently in the mountain region instead, safe drinking water and hot water will be provided so, whenever you need you can refill with extra payment.

 

Most of the trekkers use water from the tap and they use water purification tablets and laser lights to purify water but never drink direct water from any stream or tap, which might be caused diarrhea or fever, and flu and affect your trip.

 

Water purification Tablets or purification laser light

Most ramblers use water purification tablets or laser lights for purifying water in the mountain region because direct water from the tap or natural source is quite harmful to your health. One more thing is that trekking tea houses and lodges are providing safe drinking water but being prepared yourself is a good idea because it does not relay always being available.

 

Thermals

Thermals help to absorb sweating so, it is better to prefer two or three thermal tops of demanded thickness, and other thermal under-trousers are comfortable their weight is convenient.

Fleeces
Thin and thick fleeces are worthwhile you are trekking in Nepal which plays a vital role.

Hiking trousers
While you are using jeans pants, they are not suited for trekking and hiking in the mountains, we have seen some people are using jeans but it is failed because they felt uncomfortable. Afford some convenient hiking trousers 2 pairs should be enough for the longer trekking trip.

T-shirts/shirts
Experts recommend quick-dried shirts designed for trekking. Although, we already tried a fusion of normal T-shirts and we never noticed or felt much difference. Never be over-packed, you probably won’t frequently change your dress during your trekking!

Socks
Socks designed for trekking are supposed to reduce or have no more chance to get blisters and probably not get and beneficial to buy. Hence, changing your socks frequently during your hiking seems to be helpful to reduce blisters could be the cleaver idea. Carry at least 3 or 4 pairs of hiking socks for a fortnight trekking and better to pack pair of thick ski socks to keep warm when you arrive at your night stay camp or lodges.

Sandals
Most people avoid trekking shoes arriving after at the camp or tea houses and use sandals as alternatives. You can use thick socks with sandals or not needed to wear socks as per your choice.

Hats
A sun hat plays a vital role to protect your face from the UV from direct sunlight which may burn your skin and get problems. The hat will protect your head from the nasty cold at night so better use a sun protection hat when you are walking and a thick woolen or winter hat will be best for you.

Gloves
It is better to take normal gloves during the day walking and at night for the protection of your paws thick skiing gloves are recommended. If you use thin gloves during the day will make hotter and you will feel inconvenienced using cameras and mobile phones and even eating.

Sun spectacles
Sun spectacles are the core equipment while you are obtaining a trekking trip in a snowy region otherwise vision of your eyes will be damaged by shining ice in the sunlight. So, you must be prepared for the UV-protected sunglass while trekking in the icy territory of Nepal.

Sun Protection lotion or sunblock cream
Put lots of sun protection cream during your trek no matter what the weather condition or the higher altitude because it helps to protect your skin from the strong sunlight which is harmful to your skin and it is born skin immediately. Use right-way sun protection lotion around the nose, face, lips, and ears.

Wash Kits
Keep this minimal because you will get less chance to wash or it is too colder and somewhere there will be only ice so, keeping a small dried towel lightweight is the best idea.

Headlight or Torch
While you are trekking in the mountain region the availability of enough electricity is no more or less so, a headlight is a mandatory thing.

Books
Trekking means just not exploring and walking but it provides you with a peaceful environment or extra time to spend and definitely, and you can spend that time reading books. Choose a worthy book rather than a tablet, or kindle because electric power can be limited and battery power gets lost very soon at the altitude.

 

If you want to know more about Nepal we recommend bringing Rough Guide to Nepal which gives the knowledge of the Himalayan country and prime trekking trails for your preparations or reference but for details information about Nepal is highly recommended Lonely Planet’s Book.

 

Camera
It is compulsory because even non-photographers are also impressed by the stunning views of majestic mountains.

Take Extra Batteries
Take an extra torch, mobile phone, and camera batteries can be used in case needed. Keep your batteries in your sleeping bags or warm bag because the cold will be drained your battery power. Mostly above 3000 meters battery power reduce very soon.

Snacks
Biscuits, peanuts, almonds, and chocolate bars might give you extra energy for your walking.

Backpack
A backpack determines your comfortable trekking trip while you are descending or ascending. If you are carrying a heavy backpack and definitely it will give you heavy pressure during your trek and the trip might be frustrating. Using a porter for your heavy backpack will be a good idea just a small backpack will give you comfort during treks and if you find porters in the mountains will be the most expensive, it just ruin your money.

Travel Insurance
You must have travel insurance because nobody knows about the unforseen incidents in the Himalayas. In serious conditions, you just need to helicopter evacuation which is the most expensive so, so if you have travel insurance then it will cover your all expenses and gives you a smile on your face otherwise it will be huge pressure. Make sure insurance covers higher altitudes and helicopter rescue.

Don’t bother yourself carrying gadgets
Laptops and tablets are easily broken and not much convenient to carry during trekking and the battery probably not working at a higher altitudes. So, it is better to leave them at your home and be free of an enjoyable trek.

Most obtainable trekking in Nepal
More than hundreds of trekking trails exist in Nepal that are fit for most adventure seekers or beginners but among them, Great Himalayan Trail Trekking is the most adventurous trekking in Nepal which is expanded from east to west Nepal. Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp Treks are the most advertised treks in Nepal. These trekking sites are systematic and developed among other trekking in Nepal, infrastructures are well facilitated and best for the closest view of 8,000 meters above the mountains.

 

Is it possible to trek without a guide?

Nepal government has announced that none can trek individually from April 1, 2023, for safety purposes for the trekkers. There were a number of cases of free or independent trekkers who had lost on the trail and some got death because of missing their way or got accidents on the way as well as some were in the problem of altitude sickness and lost their lives.

 

So, the Nepal government had made the policy, while you are going to trek in the mountains of Nepal, you must take a guide for your safety and responsibility. However, the trails are clear and easy, you must accompany the guide. So, it is not possible to trek in Nepal without a guide.

 

Transportation in Nepal
There are different modes of transportation in Nepal that you can use per your choice like local buses, domestic flights, tourist buses, and private vehicles. If you want to save your money then public buses are the cheapest, tourist buses are cheaper, private vehicles are cheap and flights are the most expensive transportation in Nepal but, if you use a flight you will arrive the fastest at your destinations.

 

There are availability to flight several destinations from Kathmandu domestic airport such as KTM – LUKLA, KTM – POKHARA, KTM- CHITAWAN, KTM – NEPALGUNJ, KTM BHADRAPUR, etc. Local flights are expensive just 25 minutes from Kathmandu to Pokhara charges 150 USD per person and from Kathmandu to Lukla same flight is 200 USD just for a one-way flight to a single person.

Local buses and mini buses are cheaper but it takes just a long time which can’t be expected in your journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu around 9 – 10 hours. The drawbacks to using local buses are waiting for a long time even for a short distance waiting for their passengers until it is full, another thing is they will stop more times to pick up and drop off their passengers as well as they play the loud music inside the bus for the whole trip which quite irritable and longtime stops for snacks as well as for lunch. However, it will be a new experience in your life that has been traveling on the local public buses.

 

The tourist bus is another way of traveling, it is more comfortable than public transportation, and you can get to your destination without any hassle. This bus service will be a little more expensive than public but you will feel the value of payments after using this. It will be taken around 7/8 hours’ drive to arrive in Kathmandu from Pokhara and the same from Kathmandu to Pokhara as well. Among them, we advised you to use a private vehicle as it will let you comfortable while you are traveling and can also be made stops as per your wish on the way.

 

Roads in Nepal are not better because it still needs to be developed and most of the places are covered by dusty off-roads. In the monsoon, roads get muddy and tough to drive toward targeted destinations. Taxis are the widely used mode of transportation in urban areas like in Kathmandu and Pokhara. You will be charged 10 to 15 USD to transfer to the hotel from the airport.

Accommodations in the trekking regions

Everest and Annapurna regions are the most commercialized areas for trekking and tour, they have managed well facilities in comparison with other trekking routes. However, if you are trekking in the remote and off-the-beaten path trekking sometimes you may need to stay in the tents by the campsite areas. You can get hot showers, WIFI, electronic device charging, and some other facilities including western flush toilets in Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, and Everest Base Camp Trek.

Food Items on the Trek

Basically, Annapurna region and Everest region treks offer different choices of western, Indian, and Nepali dishes on the menus and you can choose as per your demand and enjoy your favorite cuisines such as Italian foods, Korean Ramen, Pizza, spaghetti, and Chinese foods. Ghandruk, Namche Bazaar, and Manang provide different German bakeries which you can be enjoyed as needed. On the other hand, if you are commencing your adventure over a remote and off-the-beaten trek, you will have a limited choice of foods like time just Dal Bhat (Nepali traditional foods) for lunch and dinner.

Local Foods
Dal Bhat: Normally, Nepal people eat Dal Bhat 2 times for their lunch and dinner main composition like steamed rice, lentil soup, and curry.

Tibetan Bread: It is like a Chapatti but deeply fried in oil so, may not be hygienic but it has more appetite, oil fried dry meats are available mixed up with spicy items with little cost.
Chapatti: This is a thin dry bread composed of water and flour generally, use for breakfast.
MOMOS (dumplings): This item is made from locally available food items like potatoes, and Yak cheese with some other vegetables, it is the best quality and super tasty.

Other activities besides trekking in Nepal

Generally, people think, Nepal is a Himalayan country and it is popular only for trekking and climbing but if you think that way it will be an underestimate of Nepal because there are more places to explore apart from trekking in Nepal.

 

Most importantly, Nepal Tour offers the Major attractions of Kathmandu valley will give you valuable touring activities like sightseeing around Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Swoyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple) are waiting for your experimentation.

 

For the best Nepal tour, Kathmandu-Chitawan-Lumbini-and Pokhara is the best luxurious city Tour in Nepal where you can experience the history, culture, customs, and religions.

On Arrival Visa

Generally, all people from abroad get visas on their arrival in Nepal. There might be crowed in the busy season at the airport so, it is better to fill up the application form online in order to make yourself comfortable.

 

Filling out the application will take a few more minutes and need to take a long queue it is because there are just 5 machines available. After filling out the application form for a visa then proceed to counter by printing and paying the visa fees. There are 3 types of visas are available 15 days visa (USD 30), 30 days visa (USD 50), and 90 days visa fee of USD 125 USD.
Note: Visa fees must be paid in USD.

 

Currency use in Nepal

Nepalese rupee (NPR) is the legal currency in Nepal and the exchange rate varies from place to place and gets up and down. If you want to exchange your money, you can go through the money exchange center, which will exchange like Euro, British Pound, HKD, Australian dollars, US dollars, Canadian dollars, and many other countries currencies. ATM machines are also available and you can take out money using your ATM cards in the city areas.

Permits for Trekking in Nepal

If you are trekking in Nepal means you are hiking inside the national park and you need to pay national park fees for entry into that region. Most of the trekking routes need TIMS (Trekkers Information) card. Likewise, for the Everest region trek, you need to pay for national park fees and Pasang Lhamu rural municipality entry fees in Lukla, and for the Annapurna region trek you need to take Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit. But for Upper Mustang, Dolpo, and Manaslu region treks, you need a special restricted area permit which is the most expensive around USD 500 USD.

At last but not least, Trekking in Nepal is a renowned adventure destination for trekking and climbing destination for all travelers from around the globe, once you explore Nepal your mind will be curious to explore more about the hidden treasures of Nepal, and can’t stop yourself going back to Nepal again.

Frequently Asked Questions for Trekking in Nepal

Do I need a visa for trekking in Nepal?

Visas are the most necessary thing for traveling in Nepal and you can get easily get them on your arrival at the airport.

What is the average expense for trekking in Nepal?
It is all depends on you because if you use luxurious accommodation and book a luxurious tour then it will be the most expensive but instead if you prefer normal then it will cheaper.

How can be fit physically for trekking in the mountains?

It depends on which trail or what type of trekking trip you are choosing for your adventure trip in Nepal. But normally you can be prepared a few months before doing by trekking and hiking as well as doing cardio exercise.

Is there availability of Internet/ WIFI?
In Kathmandu and Pokhara, you can get faster internet services but in the trekking areas you can get internet but it might be slow or sometimes it will not work anymore, and need to pay an extra charge for it.

Nepal is a Himalayan country that lies between China and Nepal and is also known as the country of Lord Buddha and Mount Everest, 8848.86 meters, (the highest peak in the world). The eastern, southern, and western part of Nepal is connected border with India and the north by Tibet fewer countries can offer various types of tour and trekking packages in the world but Nepal is a country that offers all phenomena of tourism. This country offers, tours, trekking and climbing, Eco village tours, cultural tours, historical tours, shamanism, and sightseeing around the world heritage sites in Kathmandu. 

Tour in Nepal is your epic journey in the shrines of beautiful Himalayas, while the country is well–known for mountain trekking, hiking, mountain biking, national park safaris, jungle walking, tour, elephant riding, river rafting, etc. Similarly, Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, it represents different historical monuments, old palaces, ancient durbar squares, pagoda styles Hindu Temples, Buddhist shrines like monasteries, stupas, ageless cultures, and legends that make the lively hub which are the key factors to cherish all the visitors in apparent inside their heart and mind forever.

 

Tourism is the broadly expanded industry in Nepal that income the largest foreign currencies and revenue and many travelers come for tours in Nepal from around the globe. Nepal has made its best for visiting places in the world, those who come to visit Nepal, they will return again and again for seeing its beauty and unique culture, people, and history.

 

Tour packages in Nepal lead you through the delightful exploration of the beautiful Kathmandu valley, Nagarkot for sunrise, Chitawan for Jungle activities, Lumbini for a religious tour (Birthplace of Lord Buddha), and Pokhara for the stunning views of several stunning highest mountains like Dhaulagiri (8169m), Annapurna (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Virgin fishtail (Mchhapuchre /6993m) mountain series.

 

Highlights of the Nepal Tour
– Explore the History and Religions
– Friendly with the Local People
– Study Nepal’s History
– Impressed by the Friendly Hospitality of Nepali People
– Enjoy the Stunning Views of Various Mountains
– Take a look over Green Valleys, River, and Wildlife
– Blessed with Different Religious Phenomena
– Meditate in the Lush Green Nature
– Purify your soul with the Spiritual Vibrations of the Holy Mountains and Religious Shrines
– Explore indigenous settlements in Nepal
– Traverse ancient and traditional villages of Nepal

 

Tour in Nepal leads you through the most fascinating countries in the universe with its natural beauty prosperous cultural heritage, beautiful pinnacled pagodas, and remarkable Himalayan series including Everest, the world’s highest peak. Awesome Nepal is decorated by the majestic towering peaks of the magnificent Himalayas, representing the eternal enchantress and temptation. It is the holy land of diverse cultures, and ancient history, with friendly people, extraordinary landscapes, and various trekking trails on mother earth.

 

Nepal is always on the bucket list of all travelers from the world as it is quoted that every movement has impressed the west from Nepal as all visitors carried out such mantra in their mind after they visit Nepal. In the fifties, rock-n-roll Nepal, and sixties for punk, it was obvious that included in the map of the world. It was contended with the Hippie movement in the seventies that rocked the world for a decade.

 

Movies were developed here and themes were shot in Nepal and Kathmandu and Dharan is still presented in songs of hippies. The casino was also extended during that time as Nepal regularly investigate reinventing itself and steadily attracting visitors from around the globe.
Best Tour Packages in Nepal

 

1. Nepal Tour

Beyond Nepal gain the inspiring exploration and gain a travel story for travelers worth sharing with their offspring.
This is the best tour package in Nepal offers explorers a fantastic travel program lead through unique places which represent the genuine essence of Nepal in a memorable manner.

Although the country is known as the land of the high Himalayas, Nepal consists of more than just snow peaks. The diversity of Nepal proudly presents the reflective landscapes, traditional cultures, lifestyles, flora and fauna, historical, cultural, and religious sites, and many more. You will be highly impressed by the warm welcoming and friendly hospitality in the corner of all your visited territory. We the team of Himalayan Vista will guarantee to provide the best of the best services for your successful fun trip during your travel experience in Nepal.

Detail Itineraries

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan Airport Kathmandu (1350m)

On your arrival at Kathmandu airport, our airport representative will welcome you by flower garland and then transfer you to the hotel. In the hotel, you will be welcomed by welcome juice the travel expert explaining the tour program and then check in at the hotel. On this day we do not have any activities so, you can relax at the hotel go around and taste delicious cuisine in the surroundings and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley (1300m), Duration: 6 hours

Full-day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley consists of Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple), and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Pashupatinath temple is a significant shrine for Hindus and on the occasion of Shiva Ratri and in Teej thousands of devotees from Nepal and India come to visit this holy temple. However, non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple premises but they can observe from the outside alley of the shrine. This is the property of a UNESCO world heritage site listed in 1997 where you can see many Sdhuas baba (devotes of lord Shiva), they are the center point of attraction for many visitors. But you have to keep in mind the thing that if you have taken photograph with them they will offer money for being photographed.

Moreover, the walk from Pashupatinath to Bouddhanath is an important spiritual exploration via the suburbs of beautiful Kathmandu. The excursion just shows you the different lifestyle in the short distance that changes from Hindu to Buddhist. Bouddhanath Stupa is the main shrine of Tibetan Buddhism, the story of these valuable sites has connected with Tibetan Buddhism which is the oldest monument recorded in the written history of Nepal. The site is the largest pilgrimages area for Buddhist people and the surrounding is dominated by Tibetan society. Bouddhanath Stupa was also listed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979 A.D.

Day 03: Sightseeing in the Southern Part of Kathmandu Valley (1300m), Duration: 6 hours

Full-day sightseeing around the southern part of Kathmandu valley includes Khokana, Bungmati, and Patan Durbar Square.
Bungmati & Khokana:- Both villages are under the domination of the Newar community that lies in the southern part of Lalitpur District which is proposed to be included as UNESCO heritage sites by the government of Nepal. Those places are culturally rich and offer different kinds of traditional Newari art and architecture, lifestyles will be the perfect content for your significant tour.

Khokana: – Rudrayani Temple has contended with the different goddesses and gods and is familiar with the mustard oil industry. The surrounding fields are decorated through the beautiful lush green paddy fields rounded by local Newari houses and architectural themes.

These two villages are best for observing Nepal’s ancient heritage sites and study about people’s daily life. It makes you feel that you are walking through the streets of 18th-century old European streets.

Patan Durbar Square: – Patan Durbar Square is ornamented by various art and architecture built in the 15th to 17th century in the medieval period when Malla King had ruled over. The cities are prosperous by 136 Buddhist Monasteries and 50 Hindu temples and the majority of inhabitants follow the Buddhist religion.

Furthermore, your sightseeing to Patan Durbar Square will fill with fun and amusement witness over south Indian style, stone-built Krishna temple, various pagoda styles temples, a temple of Taleju Bhawani which is known as the clan goddess of Malla kings, the sunken tap, and the golden temple. The woods and metal carvings are awesome representing several gods and goddesses of the Hindu religion.

Day 04: Drive to Pokhara (800m), Duration: 7 hours

In the morning you will pick up by private vehicle and drive to Pokhara (210km) enchanting by the exceptional sceneries of the geographical landscape along the land of the Trishuli River. We will stop in some places on our way as there are nice places for capturing beautiful photographs on your camera. When reaching Pokhara you will spend the rest of the time around the lakeside city.

The lakeside city facilitates by numerous hotels, restaurants, dance clubs, Irish pubs, and cultural dancing performance performed by famous Nepali artists is the most organized events in Pokhara.
Day 05: Sunrise View from Sarangkot & Pokhara Valley Tour (800m), Duration: 5-6 hours
Early in the morning drive to Sarangkot for a golden color sunrise view rising from the opposite of Mt. Fishtail.

After the spectacular sunrise view, back to the hotel and eat our breakfast then commence for Pokhara valley city tour including Davis fall, Gupteswor cave, Peace pagoda, Bindabasini Hindu temple, and Tibetan refugee camp, providing free time in the afternoon for self-exploration.

Day 06: Drive to Explore Historical City Palpa/ Tansen (1350m), Duration: 5 hours

After Breakfast in the morning, we drive to Palpa for exploring the historical antiquity as Tansen was the trading hub between the hilly region and the plain Terai region. It is located in the middle of Pokhara (110km) and Bhairahawa/Sunauli (2hr, 55km) just off from the Siddhartha highway, and, a nice place for spending time in between two places.

Note: Tansen is a normal city and there are not any 4 or 5 stars hotels.

Day 07: Drive to Lumbini & explore the birthplace of Buddha (150m), Duration: 6 hours

We begin our journey towards Lumbini driving through the Siddhartha Highway. The exploration is worth exploring the combined stunning landscapes of hills to the plain area. The sceneries are awesome that make you experience diverse geographical varieties from high mountains, hills, and the plain Terai region.

When we reach Lumbini in the afternoon, we spend our time for a while on rest then proceed for the touring to the Maya Devi Temple (birth spot of Lord Buddha), on foot. The area is covering through several monasteries constructed by different countries and institutions.

German Monastery by Tara foundation is the most attractive among all and others are also on its significant such as Nepal Government Monastery, the Chinese and Korean are the best with their venerable art and architecture with Buddhist philosophy. Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha also included in the UNESCO world heritage site is the constituent of world peace.

Day 08: Drive to Chitawan, Explore National Park (415m), Duration: 4 hours

Today’s drive goes along the plain area of Nepal passing through the various rice pastures on the way. The journey makes you amused observing by the different typical villages on the roadside and the dense forest of Chitawan National Park for jungle walks, jeep safaris, Tharu cultural performances, canoeing, and elephant safari.

Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu

After breakfast set your exciting journey for the historical city of Kathmandu, an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Bhaktapur Durbar Square City Tour & Drive to Nagarkot. (2100m), Duration: 1.5 hours
In the morning after your breakfast, our tour guide will take you to the ancient city of Bhaktapur (Bhadgaun/city of devotees). It is better to resume your sightseeing before 9 to avoid heavy traffic in Kathmandu. We navigate to Bhaktapur Durbar Square exploring the awe-inspiring historical, and cultural city of Bhaktapur and the durbar square surroundings then drive to Nagarkot for a sunrise view.

Bhaktapur Durbar square is located on the eastern outskirt of Kathmandu specialized by hundreds of temples in the province the central hubs of the lively culture and organize various festivals. The attractions of this place are 55 windows, the tallest pagoda temple of Nyatapol, and the pottery square and ancient museums for the experiment to all travelers from the world and must visit in your Nepal tour.

Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu & spare day for free shopping and exploring

After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu and visit the tourist market of Thamel and the local market in Ason for buying souvenirs for your family and friends. Exactly before 3 hours we will farewell you and transfer you to Tribhuwan International Airport and final departure to your home country.

2. Everest Base Camp Trek

 

Just not trekking but purifying your soul in the soulful majestic mountains touched over the sky setting the spiritual journey to the Everest Base Camp (EBC) in Nepal is normally sufficient to stir the spirit of trekkers all over the universe. More than thousands of aspirational wanderers have achieved worthy episodes on this Himalayan trail. People are taking this hike as their ritual adventure journey in the lap of the mighty Himalayas.

Enhance your travel limit and set the destination to Everest to open the door to the soaring canopy of the world, where the closest experience with the highest crown of all anticipate. The North Everest Base Camp lies in Nepal at an imposing 5,364m/17,598ft higher really the inspirational facts. The trekking expedition is genuine value for visiting an authentic mountain museum. This is the significant phenomenon that provides an opaque attentiveness of towering mountains in such stature.

Out of 10 world’s highest mountains, four peaks are here and basically, ramblers are breathing and eating throughout the mountains in this gorgeous place. Similarly, Everest is awesome and the journey to the base camp is more than an adventure than just a hike. Every bend of the walk hovering an opportunity for a photo opportunity in the hiker’s biological camera as well as an artificial one.

Likewise, attractive forests settling through various flora and fauna, Sherpa traditional villages, glacial moraines, and hillock is for a vigorous mercenary who should not be scared to cut a sweat. All the trekking crew are the backbone of the adventure journey and will conduct near to local heritage territory before opening a window on top of the world.

Following is the outline itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trek

Day 01: Arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu (1300m)Day 02: Early Flight to Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,800m) and Trek to Phakding, 4 hours
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar, (3,440m), Duration: 6 hours
Day 04: Acclimatization Day/ Hike to Everest View Hotel (3800m).
Day 05: Trek to Tengboche (3800m), Duration: 5 hours
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4400m), Duration: 5 hours
Day 07: Acclimatization Day/ Hike to Nagarjun Hill (4900)
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4900m), Duration: 6 hours
Day 09: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m), via Gorakshep (5100m) and return back to Gorakshepm Duration: 7 hours
Day 10: Hiking to Kala Patthar and Trek down to Pheriche (4200m), Duration: 8 hours
Day 11: Trek down to Namche Bazaar, Duration: 6 hours
Day 12: Trek down to Lukla, Duration: 7 hours
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu

Everest Base Camp Trek

3. Annapurna Base Camp Trek

 

Embark the journey left an unforgettable footprint in the base of the holy mountain Annapurna throughout the lifeline cruise to Annapurna Base Camp and get awesome rewards far outweighing the efforts. The trekking trip emerged from historical kingdoms to exalted Himalayan vistas, hiking through the stunning mountainous topography of the distinguished Annapurna Himalayan Ranges. Significantly, Commemorate magnificent glaciers, hold on the banks of pristine rivers for natural turquoise water, pass through the Himalayan verdant, shower into natural hot springs, and encounter several flora and fauna.

Take a rest and resuscitate in cozy Himalayan tea houses and eat delicious foods carried from the mule train bestow around remote villages and encounter the locals and trekkers from all corners of the world and complete the trekking expedition in adventure city in Pokhara intuition into Nepali culture and customs.

Moreover, hiking to Annapurna Base Camp is a gorgeous antic into the Antarctic heart of the western mountainous region closest view of the 10th highest mountain in the world, Mount Annapurna. Numbers are trekker hikes to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) via Ghorepani Poon Hill, experienced through the 360-degree views of beautiful mountains like Dhaulagiri, (8,169m), Annapurna (8091m), Nilgiri and Fishtail makes relaxing and adjust the altitude acclimatization in the elevated region.

Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
Day 02. 25 minutes to Pokhara and drive to Nayapul the Trek to Tikhedhunga, Duration: 4 hrs
Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani (2,800m) Duration: 6 hours
Day 04: Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Tadapani (2600m), Duration: 5 hours
Day 05: Trek to Sinuwa (2,100m), Duration: 6 hours
Day 06: Trek to Deurali (3,200m), Duration: 6 hours
Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m), via Machhapuchre Base Camp (3700m), Duration: 4 hours
Day 08: Trek down to Bamboo, Duration: 5/6 hours
Day 09: Trek down to Jhinu, Duration: 4 hours
Day 10: Drive back to Pokhara and explore Pokhara Valley
Day 11: 25 minutes flight to Kathmandu and explore the tourist market of Thamel and the Local market of Ason, 3 hours before your international flight transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport and finally back to your home country.

4. Annapurna Circuit Trek

 

Venture into the Annapurna Circuit and shift your adventure in the lap of Majestic Mountain trekking in Nepal lengthy journey between (160 – 230km), depending on where had been the trek started and ended up. Encircle the Annapurna Massif the trek passing over the twin various river valleys. The highest point of the trip is Thorong La Pass (5416m/17769ft) arriving at the edge of the Tibetan territory. High numbers of adventurers trek the route anti-clockwise, because this helps them for adjusting to daily altitude from gradually lower to higher, finally cross the Thorong La Pass which is the best idea for easier and safer.

The trekking to Annapurna Circuit ballot as the top long-distance trekking journey in the world, as it is blended with the broad heterogeneity of climate zones from the elevation at 600 m to the polar at 5416 m at the Thorong Pass and traditional diversity from Hindu settlements at the lower foothills up to the Tibetan cultural hub of Manang valley and Lower Mustang regularly building of a road reduced the trail and commute the villages. The walking adventure passes through the lush green paddy pastures and moves towards subtropical woods, different waterfalls, colossal cliffs, and several countrysides.

Observe the majestic mountains like Dhaulagiri (8,169m), Manaslu (8,163m), Fishtail (6,993m), Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak, and other numerous peaks above 6000-8000meters enormous taller Himalayas series of the Annapurna range. Exploring the massive Annapurna region and inspired by the Nepalese Mountains as those snow horizontal peaks are really full of beauty. Enjoy the soulful vibration of silver glistering mountains, inspired with a bold spirit, longing for a precise natural experiment, haze envelops an attractive valley. It is sure that the trek is more challenging but after completion, it will leave the most memorable marker print in trekkers’ minds.

Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Besisahar
Day: 03 Drive to Dharapani (1830m/6003ft), Duration: 4 hours
Day 04: Dharapani to Chame (2710m8891ft), Duration: 6 hours
Day 05: Chame to Pisang (3300m/10,826ft), Duration: 6/7 hours
Day 06: Pisang to Manang (3540m/11614ft), Duration: 5/6 hours
Day 07: Acclimatization Day (Day Trip to Gangapurna Lake View Point)
Day 08: Manang to Yak Kharka (4110m/13484ft), Duration: 5 hours
Day 09: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4600m/15091ft), Duration: 3/4 hours
Day 10: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass (3710m/12171ft), Duration: 9 hours
Day 11: Muktinath to Tatopani via Transportation
Day 12: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2800m), Duration: 8 hours
Day 13: Ghorepani to Pokhara after little hiking down to Ulleri and drive to Pokhara by transportation and Explore Pokhara Valley
Day 14: 25 minutes flight to Kathmandu after a long journey and explore the tourist hub Thamel and Local market Ason, with souvenirs from your family and friends. Exactly 3 hours before your flight schedule we will farewell you and transfer you to Tribhuwan International Airport and final departure to your home country.

Annapurna Circuit Trek

 

 

5. Manaslu Circuit Trek

 

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is an epic journey from a classic experimental test in the adventure lab in the section of trekking in Nepal. Study the ancient history of Tibetan culture, and lifestyle and pass through the stunning Larkya La Pass (5106m/17000ft). Himalayan Vista is the well – known tour and trekking operator, partnership for trustworthy well organized trips weekly, group retreats during all seasons but for Manaslu especially in spring and autumn from late February – late May and September – November private trekking and tour in the cities to the Himalayas for all travelers from the world.

Expert has recommended that the Manaslu Circuit Trek is the best trekking trip among other trekking adventures in Nepal. However, it is newly opened trekking in the 90s but the recent rise in popularity still remains an isolated and off-the-beaten path in comparison to the other known tea house trekking in Nepal. The Trek anticlockwise circle the gigantic world’s eighth highest Mount Manaslu (8163m/26781ft).

The landscapes are incredible and the trail takes you to different Tibetan villages for accommodating every night in tiny cozy rooms. Hospitality provided by the tea house owner is a pleasure and encounter with the friendly locals. This is the less crowded trek in Nepal for adventure seekers and peace lovers as the best highlight of the circuit is intimate with authentic Tibetan culture, people, and tradition followed by the ethnic inhabitants.

The adventure journey leads through several Buddhist landmarks and unique traditional settlements will be impressed and witness the majestic mountain peaks, frozen lakes, glaciers, glacial moraines, and massive higher mountains leaving remarkable memory on you including the fantastic trekking expedition of a lifetime.

Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Machha Khola (930m/3051ft) – 7 hours
Day 03: Trek to Jagat (1340m/4396ft) – 6 hours
Day 04: Trek Deng (1,865m) – 6 /7 hours
Day 05: Trek to Namrung (2,630m/8,628ft) – 6 hours
Day 06: Trek to Samagaun (3,530m/11,581ft) – 7 hours
Day 07: Acclimatization/ Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4800m)
DAY 08: Trek to Samdo (3865m/12680ft) – 4 hours
Day 09: Trek to Dharmasala (4,460m/11,778ft) – 5 hours
Day 10: Trek down to Bhimthang (3,590m/11,778ft) – 9 hours
Day 11: Trek to Goa – 6 hours
Day 12: Trek to Tal – 5 hours
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu via Besisahar – 8 hours
Day 14: Explore the tourist market of Thamel and the local market of Ason, buy souvenirs for your family and friends and exactly 3 hours before your flight schedule get farewell from Himalayan Vista and transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport and final departure to your home country.

Manaslu Circuit Trek

6. Upper Mustang Trek 

 

The Upper Mustang Trek is the ultimate destination for the hidden mysterious treasure of Nepal renowned for the old Buddhist isolated kingdom also known as Lo. The area was restricted and it is the last forbidden area of Nepal that was not open until 1992 the area has been protecting its own distinct unique culture, tradition, and custom dominant to Tibet. This moderate deserted trek goes through the rain shadow province of Nepal consisting of stunning mountain vistas.

The Upper Mustang Trek is all about experimenting with the fascinating Himalayan hub due to its prosperous and complicated history. The area has been protected for a long time from mass tourism and is now developed as the final bastion of ancient Tibetan culture. The trek offers extraordinary views of several mountains walks on the dry land as the strong wind may disturb your walking in the afternoon. Let be yourself in the lap of the majestic mountains as there is impressive colorful geography in front of the mystic Mustang.

The remarkable tantalizing red cliffs and never ended diversity of grey involution hills of the Mustang definitely be inborn in your memory forever and ever after completing this adventure journey. The friendly welcome of the locals and the vicinity incredible towns of Upper Mustang is just incredible. The trip is contented through a perfect combination of cultural heritage and adventure exploration as it is intended. The place is far from the crowd and lies in the middle of the uncultivated land.

Embark a courageous trailer walking in the arid land has contented the expeditions from many trekkers out across the world. Trekkers are convinced with the best itineraries provided by “Himalayan Vista Trekking”, for investigating the extraordinary panoramas of historical caves against the rock, majestic mountains, and unexplored Tibetan Buddhism and ethnic Thakali inhabitants, owner of the preserved imperial culture, primeval gompas and stupas of the surroundings.

Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (830m/2,723ft) – 7 hours
Day 03: Fly to Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni (930m/9186ft) – 4 hours
Day 04: Trek to Chele (3,475m/11,400ft) – 6 hours
Day 05: Trek to Syangmoche (3475m/11400ft) – 6 hours
Day 06: Trek to Ghami (3,500/11,482ft) – 5 hours
Day 07: Trek to Charang (3560m/11679ft) – 4 hours
Day 08: Trek to Lo Manthang (3770m/12368ft) – 5 hours
Day 09: Day trip to Chhoser Cave (3,770m/12,368ft) – 6 hours
Day 10: Lo Manthang to Dhakmar (3800m/12467ft) – 6 hours
Day 11: Trek to Chuksang (3050m/10050ft) – 6 hours
Day 12: Trek to Jomsom (2715m/8907ft) – 5 hours
Day 13: Fly back to Pokhara and same day fly to Kathmandu
Day 14: Explore Thamel and the local market of Ason 3 hours before your international flight transfer to the airport and fly back to your home country.

Upper Mustang Trek

7. Upper Mustang Overland Tour

 

 

Upper Mustang overland tour is the mystic Himalayan discovery in the remote driest isolated kingdom of Nepal, Lo Manthang. Ultimately tour compiles in the edge of Nepal and Tibet surpassing through the middle Himalayas becoming the most popular trip among all the tourists who are keen to visit this virgin land of the Tibetan plateau. Lo Manthang the mine of all traditional Tibetan culture and history positioned between Dhaulagiri (8,169m) and Annapurna (8,091m) covered by all barren landscapes in the monsoon shadow of Nepal surrounded and protected in the Annapurna region.

This tour is an epic spiritual journey that has mixed up all the stunning mountains, driest landscapes, and unexplored hidden gems of Nepal, as well as well-preserved ancient Tibetan culture, unique caves, and religious Buddhist gompas, making the trip more worthy.

Outline  Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (850m), 200km, 7 hours
Day 04: Drive to Kagbeni (2,800m) 7 hours
Day 05: Drive to Ghiling (3,600m), 26km, 5 hours
Day 06: Drive to Charang (3,550m)
Day 07: Drive to Lo Manthang (3850m), 15km, 3 hours
Day 08: Explore Lo Manthang and visit Chhoser and Kora La border (4,650m), 20 km
Day 09: Drive back to Jomsom (2,700m), 90 km, 8 hours
Day 10: Fly back to Pokhara by early flight
Day 11: Farewell

8. Langtang Valley Trek

The Langtang Valley Trek is close to the capital of Kathmandu and has long been a selected trekking trip in order to its descriptive panorama, wonderful Tamang heritage, wilderness, and relatively moderate wild pace. In 2015 the region was hugely affected by the devastating earthquake 2015 and frequent landslides but later aid and reconstruction maintained the trail and reopened this valley for commencing the trekking expedition. The trek is not only significant for natural beauty but it values for the promotion of locals for reconstructing and recovery of the local’s livelihood for sustainable adventure.

Embark on your Langtang trek with a true heart as the exploration is one of the most attractive regions of Nepal. Most of the trekkers are keen to visit this beautiful place lies in the lap of the beautiful mountains and provides an authentic culture and stunning mountain views with locals’ heartwarming hospitality and enjoyable homestay tea houses short distances through Kathmandu.
Though, Langtang Valley still reconstructing after a massive earthquake and is reconnecting to tourism development and attracting tourists gradually to visit this place.

A nasty landslide caused by the earthquake forced them to replace the locals but now they resettled their habitats and come back to reclaim their homeland, constructing their homes and re-establishing their fields and farm for a living. So Trekking in this protected valley will support the people of Langtang through the basic income to reconstruct their life and surely sustainable tourism in a secure way.

Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrybesi
Day 03: Trek to Lama Hotel
Day 04: Trek to Mundu
Day 05: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa
Day 06: Explore Kyanjin Gompa and ascend Kyanjing Ri
Day 07: Trek down to Lama Hotel
Day 08: Trek down to Syabrubesi
Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 10: Farewell

Langtang Region Trek 9 Days

9. Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit Trek

Far from the beaten trekking for Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit is the less crowded trekking package for travelers as just two percent of trekkers set their trip in this wild unexplored hidden treasure of Nepal! Normally the trek demands strong physical fitness better to prepare physical training, hiking, trekking, and cardiovascular exercise fewer months before starting to embark adventure. Likewise, Manaslu Circuit Trek was legally opened in 1991 which is best suited for adventure seekers managing some technicalities.

The region is concealed in the western part of Nepal no observation has been done, needs a special permit for owning this trek from the immigration office in Nepal. The trek reflects the astounding views of several mountains like Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, Himalchuli, Himlung, and Mighty Manaslu. The journey fascinated me with the diversity of various flora and fauna, the cultural diversity of the ethnic Gurung community, and the Sherpa parlor of the site. The Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit Trek has been expanding over the border of Nepal and Tibet but it is not allowed to be there. The circuit covers the best alternative trekking expedition to the Annapurna Circuit bucket listed in many travelers’ schedules.

This is one of the most loved tourist hubs in Nepal especially suited for experienced trekkers. Even the Tsum Valley section has been opened lately however, the route to Manaslu was opened 1990s, and on the Tsum valley region trek elevated just around 3,000 m and passing through the stunning Larkya La Pass (5,106m) often walk on the icy trail and sometimes needs to fix ropes for the cross down.

The weather is normally unpredictable because frequent changing in the mountainous region varies from – 15 degrees Celsius to 25 Celsius on average, and we are sure that you will complete your adventure passion in your life through this Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Explore Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Drive to Machha Khola (900m) – 5 hours
Day 04: Trek to Jagat (1440m) – 6 hours
Day 05: Trek to Lokpa (2240m) – 5-7 hours
Day 06: Trek to Chumling (2386m) – 7 hours
Day 07: Trek to Chhekampar (3,031m) – 6 hours
Day 08: Trek to the Nile (3,361m) – 6 hours
Day 09: Hike to Mu Gompa (3,700m)
Day 10: Trek back to Chhekampar (3,031m) – 5 hours
Day 11: Trek to Chumling (2386m) – 5 hours
Day 12: Trek to Deng (1804m) 5/6 hours
Day 13: Trek to Namrung (2630m) – 7 hours
Day 14: Trek to Samagaun (3530mI- 6 hours
Day 15: Acclimatization Day/ Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4800m)
Day 16: Trek to Samdo (3860m) – 4 hours
Day 17: Trek to Dharmasala/Larkya Base Camp (4,460m) – 5 hours
Day 18: Trek to Bhimthang (3720m) via Larkya La Pass (5106m) – 9 hours
Day 19: Trek to Goa, 7 hours
Day 20: Trek to Dharapani and drive to Besisahar
Day 21: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 22: Farewell

10. Mardi Himal Trek

 

 

The Mardi Himal Trek is a short excursion and fantastic short trekking fit for retired senior people, adults, young and children who do not need the experience of advanced trekking can be obtained by beginners and novice trekkers. You will be enchanted by the extraordinary views of gigantic Himalayan views of the Annapurna Mountain series including Annapurna South (7,219m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), and virgin peak Mt. Fishtail known as Machhapuchre (6,993m).

 

The trail is not that familiar compared to the Annapurna Base Camp Trek or Annapurna circuit, but it is the best option for exploring the natural beauty of majestic mountains in a short period of time. The trekking trip offers tantalizing beauty of the magnificent views of Annapurna I (8,091m), Dhaulagiri (8,169m), Fishtail (6,993m), and the Majestic Manaslu series.

 

The trip embarks through the Australian Camp, Pothana, Mardi Himal Base Camp Siding Village, and Lwang Ghalel which are the major night-spending places of Mardi Trek. Trek beyond the Annapurna Conservation passes into the green hills, rhododendron woods, oak trees, and valleys flanked by the blissful Himalayas. Moreover, crossing through different waterfalls and hills finally we behold the Mardi Himal Base Camp highly positioned at the Mardi base and Fishtail (Machhapuchre) mountain at an altitude of 4500 meters.

This discovery of the mountainous region is perfectly combined with the greenery vegetation to the silver glistering snowcapped massive mountains. The best time for Mardi Himal Trek is in spring (March, April, and May) and, the autumn season (September, October, and November).

Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Kande then trek to Pitam Deurali (2100m) – 5 hours
Day 03: Trek to Forest Camp/Rest Camp/Low Camp (2,985m) – 6 hours
Day 04: Trek to High Camp (3550m) – 5 hours
Day 05: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp and Trek Down to Badal Danda
Day 06: Trek Down to Siding and drive to Pokhara (830m), 5 hour’s walk and 2 hour’s drive
Day 07: 25 minutes flight to Kathmandu and same-day departure to your home country.

Mardi Himal 8 days trek

 

11. Dolpo Trek

Dolpo is an unexplored paradise located in the far western part of Nepal naturally rewarded isolated state that offers the exceedingly marvelous pristine beauty of Himalayan serenity covering the roof through the Tibetan region.

The impressive beauty of Dolpo surpasses the striking sceneries course content for experiments apparently seen other side behind the horizon. The experts wisely lead the trekking around the remote wilderness out of Nepal to explore wonderful Dolpo and its close territory undoubtedly a matter of great pleasure.

A massive and less known area Dolpo is presenting an episode of a magical spot of dry land, anonymous surrounding peaks, and apparent blue skies yak and mule caravans walking through the ancient salt trade routes to Tibet, high passes into the thin air piercing the lungs, endangered snow leopard territory mani stone scripted walled countryside dragging through the mountain slopes.

This is the most adventurous remote area trekking and you must be a well-experienced trekker who endure all types of hiking challenges it is sure that you make such an adventure that you have never done in your life.

Outlinre Itineraries
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Explore Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj (492m) – hour
Day 04: Fly to Juphal and trek to Dunai (2,140m) – 3 hours
Day 05: Trek to Ankhe (2,660m) – 6 hours
Day 06: Trek to Sulighat (3500m) – 6 hours
Day 07: Trek to Phoksundo Lake (3,600m) – 5 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization Day at Phoksundo Lake
Day 09: Trek to Phoksundo Lake (3507m) – 5 hours
Day 10: Phoksundo Bhanjyang (4,402m) – 7 hours
Day 11: Shey Gompa (4126m) via Kang – La Pass) 5,151m – 6 hours
Day 12: Explore Shey Gompa
Day 13: Trek to Namduna Gaun (4,400m) via Saladang La – 7 hours
Day 14: Trek to Saladang (3,903m) – 5 hours
Day 15: Trek to Yange Gompa (3,855m) – 5 hours
Day 16: Trek to Sibu (3,942m) – 6 hours
Day 17: Trek to Jeng – La Phedi (4,369m) – 6 hours
Day 18: Trek to Tokyu Gaon via Jeng Pass (4,369m) 5 hours
Day 19: Trek to Dho Tarap (4090m), 5 hours
Day 20: Explore Dho Tarap
Day 21: Trek to Tarap Khola (Kamakhraka) – 3800m, 6 hours
Day 22: Trek to Khanigaun (2,550m) – 5 hours
Day 23: Trek to Tarakot (2281m) – 2281m – 5 hours
Day 24: Trek to Dunai (2140m) – 6 hours
Day 25: Trek to Juphal (2502m) – 3 hours
Day 26: Connected flight to Kathmandu – 2 hours
Day 27: Farewell

Dolpo Treks

Above mentioned tour packages are just the representative’s tours in Nepal, this Himalayan country is vast and there are thousands of exploring adventure sites in Nepal once you visit you will be sure to return frequently for visit to Nepal.
We at Himalayan Vista Trekking always be ready for your safe, successful, and joyful trip to Nepal. We hope this blog will help with your well-planned Nepal travel.

NAMASTE

The Poon Hill Trek is the best choice for each and every trekker who are visiting Nepal for short days but wants to explore the astounding scenery of the majestic mountains such as Annapurna (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna South (7219m), Hiuchuli (6141m) and virgin peak Fish Tail (6993m). This trek reveals the purely natural rhythm from the lap of spiritual mountains of the Trans Himalayan region. The perfect part of this Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is that the trek is suited for all age groups. The Poon Hill is located at an altitude of 3210 meters as it is not walking like in the flat land but a comparatively easy trek in Nepal and can be accessed by all people from the world.   

The Poon Hill Trek offers the best sunrise view in the lap of outstanding mountains, is because people are rush to walk towards the top of the Poon Hill in the early morning to complete their dream to see beautiful sunrise and golden color views of the mighty Himalayas from the vantage point of Annapurna region for the outstanding panorama of mountain ranges in the world. If you choose the Poon Hill Trek then no worries about altitude sickness, you can do it in a very short time about 4 days, and will have the chance to recognition of highest mountains in the world.

Facts about the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek or Annapurna Sunrise Trek 

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is also known as the Annapurna Sunrise Trek as the Annapurna Sunrise Trekking and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek are the same, just the people names it differently. Whatever it has been addressed by the different names by the trekking operators but you do assure that during your trekking trip you will be welcomed by the most beautiful sunrise and breathtaking views of lovely mountains. Following are the facts of Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Sunrise Trek.

• Perfect short trek in Nepal 

• Opportunity to see the best sunrise view 

• Best viewpoint of Annapurna Mountain series 

• Suit for all aged people 

• People who have limited time to stay in Nepal also can do it. 

The difficulty of the Poon Hill Trek 

The Poon Hill Trek is an introduction to the highly recommended and doable trek in the Annapurna region. It is one of the most convenient and easy treks in Nepal, it also can be considered as a family-friendly trip as you can do it in a short time period as per your wish. However, this trek is recognized as a short and easy trek, hikers should be moderately fit. Mountains in Nepal are beautiful but you need to be fit by physical aspects too, if you want to reach over them and keep fittest your body is good for your health too.

The Best Trekking season to do is the Poon Hill Trek in Nepal. 

For the Poon Hill Trekking, all seasons are preferable, you can do it any time because trekking is not that much difficult. But in some extreme conditions, you will avoid trekking. Most of all, this trek is not hard and will not get a higher altitude so, it is adjustable with a height of 3210 meters. Because of that, you can prepare for this trek as per your time available as it is possible to do this trekking throughout the year. Though it can do all the time in a year I recommend you to do the trip from March to May and September to November. At that recommended season the weather will be clear and you can behold the mountain scenery vividly.  In summer it will be the rainy season, so the sky will not be opened and you may not see the mountains and sometimes may occur landslide too, in winter is a cold season so may get heavy snowfall and will have difficulty for trekking in Nepal.

Is the Poon Hill Trek risk for altitude sickness? How much altitude of Poon hill?

Poon Hill is situated at an altitude of 3210 meters, it is not that much higher, so the chances of altitude sickness are less and it is out the risk of altitude sickness. The elevation per day is not at a maximum of 500 meters but while you are doing trekking in the mountain you need to care about Altitude Sickness. It is better to keep the knowledge about Altitude Sickness for effective good health in the mountain region which gives you confidence while doing hiking in the mountain regions. The good fact about the Poon Hill Trek lies in the lower altitude in comparison with other major trekking in the country like the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, and Annapurna Circuit Trek. As a result, there will not be any risk of getting altitude sickness that will be the golden award for choosing the Poon Hill Trek because Altitude Sickness is not taken as easy, otherwise, it can vanish your life.

Reason to Hike the Poon Hill Trek in the Annapurna Province 

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is simply the best trekking in Nepal will give you an awesome sunrise view including an extraordinary panorama of the Annapurna Himalayan range. There is not only Poon Hill Trek in Nepal for hiking then why do you choose this trek because it is significant culturally, religiously, and naturally in the trekking site which is not found in other trekking. The Poon Hill Trek is most familiar to all travelers in the world for the easy and best sunrise in the short and easy hiking destinations. This trek is notable for the ordinary view of sunrise and the huge beautiful panorama of the beautiful mountains. You will have the feeling that you are doing a great trekking trip like in the Everest region. You will feel lucky after you behold the golden sunrise view from and Majestic Mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and many more, you may feel like you are in the kingdom of the mountain.

From Where the Poon Hill Trek is getting started?

With your arrival in Kathmandu, the trekking trip probably started, you can drive to adventure city Pokhara by vehicle or can take 25 minutes flight from Kathmandu. Pokhara lies in the North West of Kathmandu about 200 kilometers from Kathamndu can take 7 hours by road drive as most of the trekking agencies organize the itineraries of Kathmandu to Pokhara by vehicle and overnight stay at the Hotel and if take flight your destination will be Tikhe Dhunga or Ghandruk.

Which Route should choose for Poon Hill Trek?

There are four different options that you choose for your perfect Poon Hill Trek. Pokhara is the gateway for the Annapurna region trekking trip.

Nayapool – Ghandruk

Elevation: 3210 meters

Distance: 40 kilometers

 

Ghandruk – Nayapool

Elevation: 3210 m

Distance: 40 kilometers

 

Nayapool – Kimche

Elevation: 3210 m

Distance: 45 kilometers

 

 

Kimche – Nayapool

Elevation: 3000 meters

Distance: 45 kilometers

Among them, most people use the first itineraries.

Best Itineraries for Poon Hill Trek

It is not that difficult to choose the itineraries for Poon Hill but obviously not easy to choose the best route for the Poon Hill Trek correctly, first better to study the trekking trip to Poon Hill and study geography will make you easy to choose the route well. You can take the Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and overnight stay at the adventure city Pokhara and sightseeing around the Phewa Lake and night market in the lakeside city. And you can also take the flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara as the following are the most recommended itineraries may best way to choose the route for you.

Day 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu

First, everyone landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport as now as days Pokhara International airport also being on construction, after Pokhara International constructed you can fly to Pokhara directly. Accommodation: Hotel

Day 02 – Drive to Pokhara 

You will have great views of landscapes, green hills, rivers, and typical villages in your 7 hours’ drive to Pokhara. There will be gorgeous views of majestic mountains from Pokhara too. You can visit the night market on the lakeside and can do boating in Phewa Lake. Accommodation: Hotel

Day 03 – Drive to Nayapool and trek to Tikhe Dhunga (1430m)

Today in the morning take the vehicle and drive to Nayapool then begin your trek up to Tikhe Dhunga. You need to check in your permit and Trekkers Information Card (TIMS) in Birethanti and proceed towards the Tikhedhunga walking along the off-road in the bank of the Modi River. The trail goes through the beautiful terrain of rice fields and ascending towards the Hile then reaches Tikhedunga and overnight stays there.

Accommodation: Tea House

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Available.

Day 04 –Trek to Ghorepani (2840m)

After breakfast in the morning, you will proceed to Ghorepani crossing over Gurung’s typical villages on the way. The way is not that difficult but somewhere steeply ascending and rocky will enjoy the flora and fauna. After one hour ascending we will get to Ulleri village and from there can see the stunning view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fish Tail. After some hours of trekking passing by the rhododendron and oak forest, we reach the Ghorepani, overnight stay there.

Accommodation: Tea House

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Available

Day 05 – Hike Up to Poon Hill for sunrise view and trek to Tadapani (2630m) 

Early in the morning hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) to catch up the outstanding sunrise over the Annapurna Himalayan range and Dhaulagiri mountain. Poon Hill is the best vantage of point to see the mountain panorama, after spending some time in Poon Hill you will back to Ghorepani and proceed to Tadapani walking through the downhill and uphill crossing by the rhododendron forests and overnight stay there.

Accommodation: Tea House

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Available

Day 06 – Trek to Ghandruk 

After breakfast in the morning, you will walk through the rhododendron forests down to the Bhasikharka. You can rest for a while there and continue to walk down the wet and rocky trail as you need to be aware you may get a slip, after some hours walking you will reach Ghandruk, which is naturally and culturally rich. You can see the spectacular views of mountains on the horizon.  Overnight stay at the tea house in Ghandruk.

Accommodation: Tea House

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Available

Day 07: Drive to Pokhara 

After breakfast, you take the breakfast and drive 2 hours to Pokhara and stay at the hotel. You can eat your lunch and go sightseeing around peace Stupa and Devi’s fall. Overnight stay in Pokhara

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 08: Drive to Kathamandu or you can take 25 minutes flight to Kathamndu. 

You can back to Kathmandu around 7 hours’ drive from Pokhara or take the flight. After you get to Kathamndu you can enjoy yourself doing shopping and trying by different cuisine available in the different restaurants and same day you can fly back to your home.

How much does the Poon Hill Trek cost?

Most of the travelers landed at the Tribhuwan International Airport and they were likely to go trekking in the different regions of Nepal and many of them choose the Annapurna region trek. People use vehicles or flights to get to Pokhara and they start their trekking to the Annapurna region. Agencies provide you itineraries including all services such as accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara then Tea house accommodations in tea houses in the trekking region. You need an ACAP permit and TIMS to trek in the Annapurna region otherwise you will not allow doing the trek in this region.

ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit):

As you are entering the Annapurna region you need ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Project) permit as all permits are providing by your trekking provider agency. This costs NPR 3000 (USD 30)

 

TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System):

Every trekker needs this permit trekking in the Annapurna region for your trekking information will take NPR 1000 (10 USD)

 

The Poon Hill Trek is an affordable trekking trip for all the trekkers as it is not that much expensive. It will cost 400 USD to 800 USD as per your service. For Example, if you take a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara also take a flight then it will be expensive for you, and if not then it will be cheaper.

 

Is the Poon Hill Trekking in Nepal safe?

Safety is the first priority for everyone. It is because we will not simply compromise the service and cost. Our guides are perfect in trekking and have knowledge all about safety and they already have taken training from the government sectors related to the safety in trekking. They also take the first aid training and about personnel protection in the mountain regions with good equipment. All the guides carry the first aid kits for your emergency treatment and rescue as per the conditions of clients in the accidental fall in the mountains. We always give priority to safety.

 

Things packing for the Poon Hill Trek

Trekking gears are your best friends in the mountain which saves your life from a possible accident. It doesn’t matter where you are doing your trekking trip but you must have enough trekking equipment which helps to make your journey convenient and save you from possible accidents like frostbite, fall and slip in the snow, and many more that is why trekking gears are the main combatants to save your life in the mountain region as it plays the key role in the heavy snowfall and in the ice. Choose the right gears for your Poon Hill trip as you take the right to seize shoes otherwise it may get blisters in your feet and a warm enough down jacket makes your body and save you from cold. Moreover, you are going to hike not the climbing. Hence, you don’t need to take ropes, carabineers in the nearest around.

Following are the basic trekking gear list needed while you are doing an ant trekking trip in Nepal including Poon Hill Trek:

 

– Trekking Poles

– Hiking Boots 

– Down jackets Inner Socks 

– Thermal Baselayer 

– Fleece Pullover 

– T-shirt 

– Duffle Bag 

– Sandals or shoes 

– Inner Socks 

– Rucksack with Rain Cover Daypack 

– Light Weight Thermal Tops 

– Waterproof Jackets 

– Waterproof Pants

– Hiking socks 

It is sure that there are more things to bring while you are trekking as everyone needs different things as per their interest and needs, so, can take as per the choice of hikers for the trekking equipment.

Do I Need to be for the Poon Hill Trek?

Poon Hill is not at the highest altitude like other trekking trips. It is fairly easy to get ready for Poon Hill Trek, though it is not that long compared with other treks you should have well fit and preparations too.

Should I Need More Hike?

For the preparation of each and every trekking needs to have some hiking trekking. If you are able to walk through the hills then you may fit for the low land trek as Poon Hill is situated in the low height comparing with other mountain base camps. Furthermore, you need to be able to carry a light backpack for three hours per day this will empower your body to hike in the lowland mountains like Poon Hill. In conclusion, only for the Poon Hill Trek, one should not do that much hike, simple and moderate exercise is enough for this.

Health Benefits of the Poon Hill Trek

It is good for health to walk around the mountains which helps to lower the risk of heart disease, maintain blood pressure and control sugar levels and lower the chances of obesity. According to Gregory Miller, president of American Hiking Society,” 5 percent to 10 percent incline equals 30 % to 40% increase in calorie burn.” Hiking always keeps your health good and makes you physically active.

After, short hikes you will be ready for a long hike and can see more scenery of beautiful mountains and help to avoid your health hazards by the strong exercise. You can be trained to do some more hiking in the mountains and can also do cardio training too. Finally, Poon Hill Trekking is best for your health and mind which leads you the extraordinary views of mountains including healthy exercise.

Types of Accommodation available in the Poon Hill Trek

While you are planning to trek up to Poon Hill in the Annapurna region you can expect less facilitated tea house accommodation in the trekking points and a well-facility hotel in Pokhara city. In the city, you can expect luxury accommodation but in the trekking area it is not that availability of luxurious hotel but it is not that worst.

What are the Tea Houses available in the Annapurna Trekking region?  

Tea Houses are the small accommodations available in the trekking area also known as Bhatti. You can expect a certain level of adjustment not much facilitated and get a certain level of comfort. But it is not that uncomfortable, you can have the basic level facility. Tea houses are run by local people to give service for the trekkers for their night stay after long day trekking, which will give you relief from your long day walking. On Poon Hill, well-fitted tea houses are available, you can get a hot shower, good meals, Wi-Fi.

In recent years, trekking in the mountains of Nepal are so popular in the world and more tea houses are opened for the trekkers’ accommodations. With the more popular trekking route, you get more facilitated tea houses for your stay with quality service. If you are trekking in the Everest region or the Annapurna region you can expect well facilitate tea houses means will get flush toilets, hot showers, and internet but these amenities need to pay the extra charge.

What are the options to choose the reliable trekking agencies in Nepal?

It is a great fact that you can get everything on the internet but it is difficult to choose which one is the reliable and authentic company for operating trekking in Nepal. There are many offers by the many trekking websites but you need to know which one is the authentic and reliable trekking agencies that secure your safety and well-organized trekking trip for the trekking site. As we are providing great service to our clients for a long year and people are highly trusting us in the sector of tourism in Nepal can also check by reviews in the trip advisor.

The Mardi Himal Trek – A Short Trekking in Nepal is one of the short trekking and best scenery adventure in Nepal, it is a newly open trail for trekkers and is the hidden jewel in the Annapurna region. Most of the people summit in the Annapurna Base Camp and in the right corner side below Fishtail, Mardi Himal Base Camp is located best viewpoint of Fishtail, Mardi Himal, South Annapurna (7,219m), and Hiunchuli (6,441m).   

Mardi Himal Trek – a short trek in Nepal is an unexplored trekking site in Nepal full of mountain scenery by the up-close view of Mt. Fishtail and Mardi Himal and numerous mountains in the surroundings. The trek offers a view without the crowd in the peaceful environment of the holy Himalayas in Annapurna territory. The trail is full of wilderness and authentic teahouses in the dense forests of gorgeous rhododendron woods with outstanding views of the Annapurna massif. Your eyes closely encounter the majestic mountains likewise Machhapuchre (Fishtail) 6993 meters, Annapurna South (7219m), and Hiunchuli (6441m).

 

Location of Mardi Himal Trek 

The Mardi Himal Trekking is located in the neighboring base of Annapurna down the Fishtail Mountain one of the primes that exist in the Annapurna Mountain Range. There are many stone houses on the route rocky and muddy trail fully represents the wildness. The trail is off the beaten path as newly discovered and the main trekking trail is the Annapurna Base Camp which many trekkers visit every year from different countries in the world. Because of the uniqueness and the short trekking in Nepal would be the alternative trekking trip of Annapurna Base Camp or Annapurna Circuit Trek?

 

In Comparison with Other Trek about Hiking up to the Mardi Himal Trek Experience. 

The Mardi Himal Trek is a short trek in Nepal and the side trail alternative for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. One can find the way a bit rough and muddy somewhere, less busy, and more exciting than the other treks in the Annapurna province. The Trek offers you the most untouched nature gem including the outstanding mountain range in the Annapurna Himalaya. The Mardi Himal Trek takes you to an elevation of 4,500 meters in a short period of time though it takes more days to arrive at Annapurna Base Camp at an altitude of 4130 meters. In the first instance, there were fewer tea houses opened and by the year 2011, the number of teahouses increased and the number of visitors so as to submit for the Mardi Himal Base Camp.

 

When is the Best Time to Plan for the Mardi Himal Trek?

There are four seasons in Nepal: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Season. The months from March to May and the Month from September to November is prime to do trekking trip in Nepal as also fit for the Mardi Himal Trekking and the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Apart from the Spring and the Autumn season the Mardi Himal trek offers an exciting trip in the summer and the winter as you can enjoy the snowfall in the winter and the different kinds of greenery observe in the trail by summer with the mixture of clouds and rain in the mountains. All seasons provide different excitements and atmospheres for all hikers.

 

The difficulty of hiking or trekking to The Mardi Himal Base Camp.

The Mardi Himal Trekking is average as it is neither tough nor easy. Everyone can do this in a short period of time, and if you are eager to hike make sure you have a list of trekking training before opting for your trek then definitely achieved. This is not a highly difficult trekking trail but at least all trekkers who want to do it must be moderately fit. Furthermore, you are all can do your trip without any difficulty trekking inside the Himalayas of Nepal. Your physical fitness, trekking training, and regular hiking surly strong your psychology for trekking in Nepal.

 

Best Itinerary for the Mardi Himal Trekking 

Everywhere there is easy and difficult for planning for the trip as we all want to make our trip fantastic. Take enough time and think peacefully and study the place where you are going to visit and make a plan with your thoughtful mind and success in it and grab all the uniqueness that you experienced on your travel. The journey to Mardi Himal Trekking immediately starts after your landing at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, and transfer to the hotel. Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and spend some time exploring the lakeside city and Phewa Lake in the adventure city of Pokhara. Besides, you will trek the wild beaten path and stretch your body and legs to make it healthy for your physical fitness.  The following is the 8 days best itinerary for Mardi Himal Trekking.

 

Day 01 – Drive or fly to Pokhara 

If you are using a bus driver you need to wake up in the morning take breakfast and go to a tourist bus park to take a bus or can use private vehicles too and 7 hour’s drive to Pokhara or 25 minutes flight from Kathmandu domestic airport to Pokhara.  You will spend your night in the stunning lakeside city of Pokhara.

 

Day 02 – 30-minute’ Drive to Phedi and Trek to Pothana 

Early in the morning wake take our breakfast and drive to Phedi and head up to Mardi Himal Base Camp. The track is starting by the stairs in the rhododendron and pine forests up to the Dhampus and ascends in the rocky trail inside the thick forests of pine and rhododendron woods. Magnificent view of the Annapurna Himalayan ranges, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu Mountain can be seen from Dhampus. While we reach the Pothana we will enter our Trekkers Information Card and Our Annapurna region entry permit. Overnight stay at the tea house at Pothana, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

 

Day 03 – Trek to Forest Camp (2554m)

After eating a delicious breakfast in the morning process our walk in the steep climb through the thick jungle blend with the awesome views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges as the forest is the habitat of the endangered wildlife if we are lucky we can see the rare animals and birds on the way. This day we stay in the tea house at Forest Camp, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

 

Day 04 – Trek to High Camp (3980m)

Today we process our trek to the high camp followed by the steep ascent crisscross through the rhododendron woods and juniper forest. Continue our walking in the steep climbing over a hillock and flat land then ascent again further, while reach at the top you will be highly rewarded by the stunning panorama of the Annapurna and Fishtail Mountain range. Overnight stay at the tea house at High Camp, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

 

Day 05 – Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4310m)

Wake up early in the morning and head towards Mardi Himal Base Camp for appreciating the sunrise view above the Annapurna Mountain series from the High Camp. Mardi Himal Base Camp is situated at an elevation of 5300 m in the lap of Mardi and Fishtail Mountain. The trail is an adventure and challenging narrow rocky trail. The day is tough but there is a glistering crystal of the extraordinary views of lofty views of the pristine mountain on the horizon. Spending after some time at the base camp then return back to high camp and overnight stay. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

 

Day 06 – High Camp to Siding Village 

We will be back after an outstanding trip to Mardi Himal Base Cam and step down to Siding village crossing the forests by Mardi Khola. After the enjoyable trekking along the river and forest, we will finally reach the typical village Siding and overnight stay there at the tea house. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

 

Day 07 – Trek to Saidighatta then drive back to Pokhara 

After the delicious breakfast, we will drop down to Lumre. The trail curves to the Mardi River valley and gradually down the beautiful terrain through the unique Gurung and Tamang villages. We take the jeep and drive back to Pokhara from Lumre, overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara. Breakfast included

 

Day 08 – Drive or fly back to Kathmandu 

After the successful trekking trip to Mardi Himal, you will back to Kathmandu by vehicle r flight as per your choice.

For more detail please check our page Mardi Himal Trek 

 

What are the things you need to pack for Mardi Himal Trek?

The trekking gear that you use on your trip is the protector of your life in the high mountains. Hence, it is no matter where you are setting your trekking in Nepal or other countries your reliable equipment is the key factor. In extreme cases, gear can play the role between life and death like in heavy snowfall, slipper way, and some other incidents. All-time there is the vital role of using the right gears in your trek as you have a fun time or a miserable ending.

Your guide is waiting for leading your trip and your heavy backpack may bother your body by load and small shoes may get a blister on your feet. Furthermore, please choose the right equipment before setting your trekking for a successful summit at the Mardi Himal Base Camp. Carabineer, ropes, Ice axe, and harness are not the necessary equipment because we are doing a trek not climbing. The lists mentioned below are potential for your trek as you can take it for a basic comprehensive for the Madi Himal Trek.

– Comfortable trekking shoes

– Duffle bag

– Sandals or light shoes

– hiking socks

– Thermal Baselayer

– Inner socks

– Rucksack with rain cover

– T-shirts

– Lightweight thermal tops

– trekking pants

– Warm trouser

– Waterproof jacket

– Waterproof pants

– Sports bra for ladies

– Hiking shorts

– Trekking poles

– Thick gloves

– Sunglass

– Sun hat

– Suntan lotion

– Camera

– Tripod

– Sleeping bag

– Headlights

– Water bottle

– Toiletries

– pain medication

– kneecap

– First aid kit

– Sanitizer

– Safety pad for women

– Earplugs

 

Does Mardi Himal Trekking need Special Hiking Training?

Apart from the people who stay in the Himalayan region, all people feel difficult to trek in the higher elevation. Mardi Himal Trek is not that a higher altitude but the way is to ascend and descend, so everyone needs to have walking habits. They must have good preparation before setting their journey to Mardi Himal Base Camp. This trek is no longer but the trail is full of wilderness and steps up and down as the trekkers need hiking or trekking training for doing this trek. It is easily can be ready for Mardi Himal trekking.

 

Does It Need to Hike More?

First of all, you need to make your mind and psychology fit for your planning then self-motivation will encourage you to fulfill your target. Everyone is keen on exploring new places in the world and trekking in Nepal is a challenging adventure too. If you have trekking experience, it will be a further reference for the coming trip to the mountains. While you train in the hill or mountain on your side trip that will help your body for the trekking and hiking. Running, jogging, exercise, and swimming will help for the trekking trip. Furthermore, before planning your holidays in the mountains of Nepal you need to have enough physical training to ascend the higher mountains. In your trek at least 6 hours of walking needs and you must be fit for it. By tour, moderate physical training rewards you with the majestic mountain view here which you never experience in your life in some other parts of the world.

 

Mardi Himal Trekking Cost 

Trekking agencies offer you the trekking packages as per your flexibility as they include all your transportation, guide and porter, accommodations, ACAP entrance permit, and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card. All the costs depend on you like, if you are using a five-star hotel and Flight in Kathmandu and Pokhara it costs higher and If you use a three-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara and tourist bus it will cost lower as we trekkingtripnepal.com provide reasonable price with the negotiation with the clients.

The following types of Permit are needed for Mardi Himal Trekking

• https://Annapurna Conservation Area  (ACAP):

Without an ACAP permit, you cannot enter the Annapurna Conservation Area as it is prTrekking in NepalTour in NepalPoon Hill Trekotected by the Nepal government. It costs USD 30 (NPR 3000).

• Trekking Information System (TIMS) Card

This permit is mandatory for all trekkers who set their journeys in the mountains of Nepal. It costs USD 10 (NPR 2000).

 

Is the Mardi Himal Trekking Safe?

Safety is the first priority while trekking in the higher mountains in the world. So, we all need to be safe in our journey, none needs to compromise in the case of health issues and other problems in the mountains. Moreover, we need to select the trekking company that assures our safety and care on the basis of their friendly attitude, and performance, provided by the experienced export instruction, choosing an organized team and technical competence. The company also makes sure of the first aid kit, well-guided team, and personnel protection equipment. In conclusion, The Mardi Himal Trekking is very safe, and no need to worry about everything that we will manage well as per the needs for safety.

 

How to Choose the Reliable Trekking Agency for Mardi Himal Trekking?

While you are searching for the companies in Google, there are so many agencies that appear on the page. But, if you are not sure which company is reliable, you will have overwhelming to find the right operator there, whom to choose or trust, we trekkingtripnepal.com assure your trust and make your successful journey to Mardi Himal Trekking.

 

Does Mardi Himal Trekking need Insurance?

Everyone the travel around the world must have insurance so that they will get the fund to treat their all issues. Mardi Himal is a high altitude spot that lies in the Annapurna region as the way is ascending and descending, one having travel insurance is highly recommended things. Nobody will ask you about insurance in fact you need to show the trekking agency that you are using and the permit and TIMS card need to show in the offices of ACAP and the TIMS. There are many insurance companies in the world that you can choose as per your convenience.

 

Meals in the Trek 

You will get all kinds of foods during your trekking to the Mardi Himal, usually, all foods are provided in the Mardi Himal tea houses like Nepalese, Indian, Chinese, and Western too. If you like to enjoy local foods, you can choose the Nepali traditional food: Dal Bhat set (steamed rice, lentil soup, vegetable, pickle, and spinach), there is a saying – “Dalbhat power twenty-four-hour” that will have the combo and it is fully appetite for your stomach. Soups and tea available in the trekking are most suits to recover from dehydration and get rid of altitude sickness. On your way to trekking, you can use the foods that you are taking from your side would fulfill your needed stamina and easy for hiking.

 

Facts about Mardi Himal 

• Basil Goodfellow first climber summited in 1951

• Mardi Himal is beneath Fishtail Mountain at an elevation of 5587 in the Annapurna massif

• It is a newly opened track in 2012 for trekking in Nepal

• Mardi Himal peak is classified as a trekking peak by Nepal Government.

• ACAP and TIMS permit is needed

• The Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m) is the highest point of the trek.

• It can complete solo, with a guide, or by a joint group.

Highlighting Merits of the Mardi Himal Trekking

– Easy and short trekking in the Annapurna province

– Natural Diversity

– Outstanding views of Mt. Annapurna South and Hiunchuli, green forests, and rugged terrain

– Typical villages and friendly people

– Up – close view of giant Machhapuchre  (Fishtail)

In conclusion, Mardi Himal Trekking is the best trip for every trekker who has a short time to stay in Nepal or enough time trekkers spending their time in the mountains. They all can enjoy the awesome scenery of the Annapurna Himalayan region and the close view of Fishtail. It is suited for all novice trekkers and well-experienced trekkers so that everyone can plan the trip to Mardi Himal and enjoy their vacation. It is worthwhile for all the explorers and they will never regret spending holidays in the Mardi Himal Trekking. Once you come sure you will back again.