Trekking in Nepal - Nepal trekking, Himalayas

Sunrise on the way to Poon Hill

Introduction

 Trekking in Nepal - Nepal trekking, Himalayas is the most popular activity. A trek is a longer and a harder hike. It is an adventurous journey undertaken on foot in mountainous terrain or in areas where common means of transport are generally not available. One of the major benefits of trekking is that it improves your physical health immensely. Trekking is a great way to reduce the stress in your life.

 As Nepal is known as the land of the Himalayas. The Himalayas extend all over Northern Nepal and occupy nearly forty percent of the total area of Nepal. It contains some of the highest peaks. Such as Everest,  Dhaulagiri, Makalu, Lhotse, Kanchanjungha and Annapurna . To the south of the mountains, there is a narrow plain called Terai. The climate is cold in north and hot in the south. The monsoon blowing from the Bay of Bengal brings rain in summer. The rainfall is good in all parts of the country, but it decreases as we go from the east to the west.

Annapurna circuit trek

Trekking guide in Nepal

Nepal Trekking has some of the best trekking in the world and around several of the world's highest mountains including Mt Everest is in Nepal. The cost of trekking guide in Nepal, or porter or porter-guide can vary quite a lot. As some Nepal trekking guides will cost a lot of money and for others Nepali guide you'll pay very little. The standard daily rate of hiring a highly skilled Nepal guide range from $30 (NRS. 3000) to $40 (NRS. 4000).

Langtang circuit trek

Despite what many may perceive, trekking in Nepal is not necessarily wandering alone through an uncharted wilderness. As they walk along the well-marked trekking paths, travelers will often discover quite the opposite; hundreds of locals passing through each day as they haul food, water and other odd necessities back to their tiny villages, along with dozens of fellow trekkers.

Gokyo Lake

During Trekking in Nepal in the Himalayas

Enjoying with Nature wildlife , Nomad life, Natural seen, exotic panoramic views of Himalaya, which gives privilege for nature Lovers to experience the feel of nature in Nepal. The regularly-spaced villages and teahouses allow trekkers good opportunities to rest and recover, either for a few minutes or the night. The strong culture and unreserved friendliness of the Nepalese people can also be witnessed as one traverses the hill tracks.

Feel the real adventure 

If Everest Base Camp trek will be in your choice then you will get chance to land and takeoff in the most dangerous airport in the world. Lukla airport (also known as Tenzing - Hillary airport) is the starting point for your Everest Base Camp trek. Why Lukla Airport is considered as most dangerous airport in the world?

Trekking in Nepal costs

The fee for foreigners to get entry in Conservation areas and National park are listed below:

1. Annapurna Conservation Area: $28 (NRs. 2800)
2. Manaslu Conservation Area: $28 (NRs. 2800)
3. Kanchenjunga Conservation Area:  $28 (NRs. 2800)
4. Sagarmatha National Park: $40 (NRs. 4000)
5. Langtang National Park: $40 (NRs. 4000)
6. Makalu-Barun National Parks: $40 (NRs. 4000)

The visitors who are from SAARC countries have to pay quite lesser than the visitors fom other different countries. They have to pay about $2 (NRs. 200) 

There are many places which are restricted for the foreigners and in some places they have to pay charges according to the duration of the trek in the region and trekking season.

We can take example as trekking in restricted areas such as Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo, the visitor have to pay $500 per person for first ten days. After that, you need to pay $50 per day per person.

Thus, the trekking permit cost in Nepal depends on the trekking season destinations and duration for which you are opting to.

Best Season for Trekking

The best seasons for trekking are the dry and warm seasons, March-June and September-November. During these times, the temperature is bearable and skies are usually clear, although the skies are foggier and the rain begins in May-June. It is best to take only what you need and leave the rest behind. Your needs while trekking will be simple. Maps are easy to find in Nepal.

Everest - Lhotse Nepal

Types of Trekking

There are about two types of trekking i.e. independent trekking and guided trekking. Here is short description about guided and independent trekking.

    Independent trekking:

                                        Independent trekking is quite easy in the main trekking areas but if you don't have  time to make your permit yourself its better to do with trekking agency in kathmandu.

    Guided trekking:

                               Guided Treks legally must be organized through TAAN registered trekking agencies in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Be aware that no one else, no hotel, no street broker, no nice person you just met, not even a trekking guide is legally authorized to organize a trek.

Other Famous Treks in Nepal

 Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek,

 Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking. Langtang Valley Trek, Upper Mustang,

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek comes in the list of  famous trekking routes of Nepal.

Manaslu Circuit

Conclusion

In a conclusion Trekking in Nepal - Nepal trekking, Himalayas is one of the best activities for the travelers from all around the world where they get the chance to explore himalayas, flora and faunas, wildlife and many species of birds. 

Walking with the glimpse ofmountains, the trekkers will get the chance to interreact with local people on their way which will provide them chance to know more about their religion and traditions.
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