Best treks In Nepal To Add To Your Travel Bucket List For 2021/2022

Posted by Reccy Travel on January 21st, 2021

Gokyo Lakes Treks

Gokyo Lakes trek is perfect for those who want to explore the beauty of the Everest region beyond regular Everest Base Camp Trek. Gokyo Valley trek is challenging and only experienced hikers will enjoy it. You can complete the trek in around 15 to 19 days with different tour operators and it is up to you. The trip of the Gokyo Lakes trek starts and ends in Kathmandu. According to me it is one of the best treks of Nepal with unparalleled views of towering mountains, glaciers, high altitude lakes of the Everest region.

With Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Valley trek you will get to enjoy a trek in seclusion. Gokyo Lakes is a composition of six water bodies or lakes in the Gokyo Valley inside UNESCO listed Sagarmatha National Park. Stand at the foot of the 6th highest mountain in the world Cho Oyu and witness the longest glacier in the Himalayas, the Ngozumpa glacier. Savor the panoramic view of mountains like Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu from Gokyo Ri.

Makalu Base Camp Trek

Makalu Base Camp Trek is one of the best and popular treks in Nepal. It’s one of the best remote wilderness treks of Nepal where you can experience solitude. You can do this trek in 15 days to 19 days depending upon the tour operators. The trip of Makalu Base Camp Trek starts and ends in Kathmandu. It is graded as strenuous in terms of difficulty so experienced hikers will enjoy this trek.

Makalu is known as the fifth highest mountain in the world and the Makalu trek passes through Makalu Barun National Park. Further, you will get a chance to bask in the stunning view of the Kangshung face of Everest.

Trekking to the Makalu Base Camp will reward you with the panoramic view of Everest and neighbouring mountains. Your trek route passes through terraced farmland, glaciers, and waterfalls. You will also get to witness daily life and culture in the remote region of Nepal. Also you get insight into the rural life of ethnic groups like Rai and Sherpas.

Everest Three High Passes Trek

Everest Three Passes Trek, also famous as Everest Three Passes (High Passes) Trek is one of the best treks in Nepal for the experienced trekkers. For Everest Three High Passes Trek the trip starts and ends in Kathmandu and you can complete it in around 20 days. The trek is graded as a moderate to difficult trek. Traversing three high mountain passes like Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass, Kongma La Pass will fuel the adventure junkie within you.

Since it is one of the challenging treks and the trekking route is also less crowded and you will get to enjoy solitude while trekking. Moreover, you will get an insight into rich Sherpa culture and tradition which is akin to Tibetan Buddhism.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the famous and easy treks or we can call it easy trek to moderate trek. Moreover, many take this trek as a family trek with kids. You can complete this trek in around 4 days to 12 days depending upon the tour providers. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek starts and finishes in Kathmandu. The short and easy Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the best treks in Nepal.

Enjoy the gorgeous views of mountains including Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, and others. The main highlight of the trek is a mesmerizing sunrise over the Himalayas from Poon Hill. You will be visiting Ghandruk which is listed as Asia’s best pictures towns by CNN