If you think trekking, then the small country
of Nepal must strike your mind sometime or the other. After all Nepal is home
to the highest mountain peak in the world, Mount Everest and much of the
Himalayan ranges straddle Nepal. Needless to say Nepal is every avid trekkers
dream destination.
Nepal offers treks that range from the
downright extreme to more moderate and easy ones. Whichever the trek, and
whatever the level of difficulty what one can expect is spectacular views and
an exhilarating experience. Considering this it is no surprise that Nepal is
where the world heads to for some of the most amazing treks on the planet.
Kathmandu remains the rallying point for the adventurers and is also the capital of Nepal. Nepal is fairly well
connected and most international airlines operate here. It is quite easy to book cheap Delhi to Kathmandu flights in case
you are combining an India trip with
your Nepal odyssey, or you can fly in from your home country.
The treks that are popular routes which most
adventurers do are listed here, again each trek has its own levels of
difficulty and also the terrain may vary. One needs to opt for a trek based on
their own individual requirements, fitness levels and capacity as well as the
time that they can assign for the adventure.
The
Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek may be considered
the mother of all the treks in Nepal. This trek
takes you so close to the highest mountains in the world. You reach the
spot from where so many valiant mountaineers have launched their assault to
climb the highest mountain peak in the world. As you walk along a path which
has also seen the footfalls of legendary mountaineers who have climbed the
literal pinnacle of success, you will feel the rush of adrenaline coursing
through your veins. The trek takes you through the remote villages inhabited by
the friendly and warm Sherpas of Nepal who have legendary knowledge of the
mighty Himalayas and its whims and vagaries. You climb, climb, and climb. The
highest elevation that you reach in the Everest
Base Camp trek is about five thousand and six hundred meters at Kala
Patthar.
The Everest Base Camp Trek takes about twelve
days to complete and this includes about eight days to reach the base camp and
about four days to get back. The starting and ending point of the Everest Base
Camp Trek is a place called Lukla. The trek from Lukla to the Everest Base Camp
covers a distance of approximately sixty two kilometers. The trek starts at an
altitude of about 2,850 metres and
climbs to about five thousand six hundred meters. Hence the trek is done slowly
conserving the energy and adjusting the higher altitudes.
The Everest Base Camp trek ranges from
moderate to challenging and can be tough on the knees. But as an adventure it
is probably one of its kind in the world taking you close to the ultimate
challenge for any mountaineer, the Mount Everest.
Ghorepani
Poon Hill Trek
Those who feel overwhelmed by the challenges
of the Everest Base Camp trek need not despair. There are many other treks in
Nepal that afford a spectacular experience and yet are more easier and less
challenging. One of these is the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. This trek is done
over five days and Pokhara is the nearest town to the starting point of the trek.
This trek is relatively and takes one through the mountain villages right up to
the peak of Poon hill at an altitude of three thousand two hundred and ten
metres. The Poon Hill peak lies in the center of the Annapurna mountain ranges
and provides stunning views of the entire Annapurna range of mountains
including peaks like Mount Dhaulagiri and Macchapucchre.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek gives the
experience of the Himalayan mountains and is relatively easy. A great trek to
absorb the beauty of nature and also interact with the simple people inhabiting
the remote villages. An adventure guaranteed to thrill.
Nagarkot
Changunarayan Trek
If you are looking for a fairly easy trek with
spectacular views and not too far from the capital city of Kathmandu, then the
Nagarkot Changunarayan trek is the answer. The trek starts from the beautiful
and picturesque town of Nagarkot which is about twenty nine kilometers from the
capital city of Kathmandu, The Nagarkot Changunarayan
trek lasts for two days and the maximum elevation it reaches is about two
thousand and one hundred metres. The route provides for some spectacular views
that include what must easily be one of the most beautiful sights on the planet.
The rays of the morning sun caressing the mountain peaks of the Himalayas. The
trek also takes one to some heritage villages where one can get close to an
ancient culture.
Nepal is a veritable treasure house when it
comes to treks, these are just three of the many trekking options that the
mountain nation of Nepal offers. Can you hear the call of the mountains?
XOXO
Zarrah
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