Best Hiking in Nepal

Best Hiking in Nepal surely attracts numerous trekkers who they select to hike before they pass away. Nepal has a large quantity to mark out trekkers, hikers, and mountaineers by its higher elevated glacier blue lakes, alpine flower pasture, and snow-capped Himalayas with glaciers and icefalls.

Nepal is the bulk perceptible fabulous country in south Asia and many trekkers feel admiration due to why? That photograph- abundant pastureland minor tributary of a stream and glacial river which is very clear and transparent, an inhabitant of alpine fauna favored by the snow-covered Himalayas- that’s Nepal.

Experience the wilderness of Nepal is more difficult than trekkers imagine, with numerous quantities of hiking routes that guide to an endless number of charming awesome mountain tops. Below I will write down a report of the top treks and hikes in Nepal, Nepal trekking routes, and a place from where travelers can observe the natural beauty of Nepal’s snowy Himalayan peaks. Hikers have selected picturesque glacial treks and important notes inside.

The best treks in Nepal are considered which provide the extraordinary landscape of the Himalayas. That is considered from higher Himalayas pass crossing to the hill’s hikes.

Nepal is formulated with 77 districts and each region has self-tradition, territory and natural attractions. There are 8 principal 8000m Himalayas together with 72 mountains of more than 7000m and thousands of Himalayas more than 5000 meters and 15% of Nepal’s topography. So lots of Himalayas and lots of hiking can be chosen here. Nepal is highly recommended by the lonely planet travel forum so many trekkers have a genuine question: which is the best hiking in Nepal?

The supreme Multiday hiking and trekking in Nepal:

Selection from the 20 different multi-day hiking to design trekkers’ best hike in Nepal or the extensive distance hiking in Nepal is neither very easy nor very demanding.

Travelers’ very difficult matter is to pick out which hiking trails in Nepal to go to! Below are the top Himalayas for hiking in Nepal.  From the information below, trekkers are willing to choose the best idea to hike in Nepal absolutely according to topography, elevation, length of holiday, and the scenery they love.

4. Annapurna Base Camp Hiking:

ABC trekking is one of those trekking routes in the Annapurna region of Nepal where it advises hiking in spring and autumn. Annapurna Base Camp Trekkers summit 4130 m base camp and follow the single routes to go and back from and up to Chhomrong. Regularly its moderate level hiking trails and one of the nearest base camp hikes from Pokhara Nepal. Unlike other teahouse treks and camping treks, the trek route of Annapurna Base Camp trek houses well-established accommodations.

Trekking duration differs from 1-7 days short hike starts from Nayapul without Poonhill or 10 days trekking route starts from Birethanti along the Poonhill and after the base camp trek ends near Pokhara Phedi.

During the Post Autumn period or winter better with a captivating background of the scene covering all the trails until the summit of Annapurna Massif. All rocks are covered by snow so rarely hikers are not able to reach ABC because of an unrecognizable route.

Mt. Annapurna is the superior 10th highest climbing Himalayas in the Annapurna regions. During Pre-monsoon and post-monsoon, the Fishtail and Annapurna offer the best scene in Nepal.

Not Enough Holiday? We have a 5-7 days Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

5. Dhampus and Sarangkot Hiking:

Sarangkot and Dhampus is not a high Himalayas but observing the high Himalayas scenery from here. Dhampus Hiking is the gratifying short 1 to 3 multi day hiking from Pokhara. Even if it’s not in the higher Himalayan trekkers need to prepare hiking boats and other soft hiking gears to hike in this part. Sarangkot and Dhampus situated in the lower part of the Annapurna regions.

Dhampus Hiking begins from the Phedi village with stony uphill hikes through cultivated fields, subtropical forest region, and remarkably elongated Himalayan ranges of Annapurna with sacred mountain Fishtail. The hike ends near Sarangkot which is advantageous for paragliding and sunrise after the longer trekking from Dhampus to Sarangkot.

For 1 day hikers this Dhampus Sarangkot hike is the longest but probably the supreme hikers in Pokhara which can be finished in 7 to 8 hours and around 20 kilometer uphill, downhill and gradual trek routes. The highest point is Dhampus 1653 meter almost equal to another highest point Sarangkot 1605 meter both offer eye-catching scenes of Himalayas, Fewa Lake and Pokhara valley. So please bring your Camera, Mobile because it’s Nepal’s paradise for Photographers.

6. Kanchenjunga Base camp Hike

Kanchenjunga is the third tallest Himalayas in the earth, soaring to a majestic 4730-meter ASL. Oktang is glorious and alongside the Kanchenjunga south glaciers and Khumvakarna Himalayan ranges so due to this cause it’s one of the best hikes in Nepal.

Few years ago due to transportation facilities, very few hikers hike Kanchenjunga and Makalu base Camp but now Kanchenjunga hiking becomes one of the cozy, and peaceful hikes for ice and rock climbers as well as mountaineers with all who are eager to relish their own in Nepal Himalayas. There are two different trails to reach two Kanchenjunga base camps and are not necessary for climbing expertise. Good physical fitness trekkers can finish this trek.

Kanchenjunga is recognized for having its charming, miraculous Huts, and Homestay throughout the Himalayas which are made over the rocky cliffs. If hikers love this kind of hiking route you can choose the Kanchenjunga trek. Kanchenjunga hiking trails are open all year round but spring and autumn are the best time to hike Kanchenjunga.

Trekking Kanchenjunga is a very long day during the route and especially tiring so please do not forget to make ready some dry foods, snacks and energy bars. Due to the lack of trekking shops in this whole region be well prepared for hiking gear. Trekking boots must be waterproof because this route has thousands of streams in the trails without bridges and with suspension bridges.

Many tea houses and lodges have no fireplaces and good accommodation in Kanchenjunga hiking routes so be well prepared with good quality sleeping bags. Due to the highly protected region hikers can hike only with reputed traveling companies and with local guides and porters.

7. Mardi Himal Hiking:

Mardi Himal hiking located in the highest points above Pokhara city of Nepal and other demanding hikes and almost straight uphill and straight downhill.

Mardi Himal trek is an assurance to provide trekkers 180- degree Himalayas vistas if you hike in the best weather and best season. With genuine hiking gear that you can buy or hire in Pokhara or bring by your own from your home and the knowledgeable trekking guide make your trip more enjoyable.

Hiking in the Mardi Himalayas requires 6 to 7 hours each day

Mardi Himal hikers need a moderate level of physical fitness to trek over Mardi Himal high camp. Normally for 40 kilometer hiking trails they make within 5 days so 8 to 8.5 kilometer each day required to hike. Please do not trek Mardi in summer due to the Himalayas to be blanketed by the mist and clouds in this period of Year.

8. Chisapani Nagarkot 3 day Hiking:

Chisapani Nagarkot hiking is an ideal Kathmandu hiking with eye-catching scenery as you reach Nagarkot 2175 meters ASL. Like other hills around Kathmandu, hikers are covered by the Nepal Himalayas not only by elevations but the beautiful landscapes that you observe with your open eyes.

Most Hills in Nepal have numerous hiking routes according to grade. Himalayas are very far from other hiking routes in Kathmandu but from Nagarkot few Himalayas look very close due to its best sunrise viewpoints near Kathmandu.

From Changunarayan few hikers can hike within 2 hours but the trekkers who like to hike more days they can choose Chisapani routes and finish in Dhulikhel which is next to Nagarkot.

Langtang and Dorge lakpa Himalayas can be observed with best weather which is snow covered and icy. Another main part of Nagarkot hiking is to observe the countryside landscape and villages.

Normal level of physical fitness hikers can hike Nagarkot. The routes are well marked and categorized as easy hiking routes in Nepal. Only a few sections of treks are a bit challenging.

Sundarijal to Chisapani is 10 km, Chisapani to Nagarkot is 22km, and Nagarkot to Dhulikhel is 11m so a total of 42 Kilometer in 3 days hiking which take around 5 to 7 hours each day. Sundarijal and Dhulikhel are just a few hour’s drives from Kathmandu and are hiking starting and ending points.

Do you prefer multi-day hiking around Kathmandu? Join this three-day Kathmandu hiking.

9. Tilicho Lake Hiking:

Location: Annapurna Region

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Distance: according to starting point and Throng pass options.

Tilicho is one of the highest altitude lake in the world and hiking Tilicho is relaxed for the experienced trekkers with a pleasant diversity of long hiking for keen adventurers. Tilicho Lake can be hiking during spring, summer and autumn but not in winter due its trek rough is so steep and covered by snow in winter. Tilicho Lake hike is forever amazing with its extraordinary clean freshwater lakes frontier by snow Himalaya’s peaks, alpine flowers and grassland, alpine faunas like Yaks, Mountain goat, Himalayan Thar and Blue sheep with Snow leopards.

The prime of the Tilicho hike is the 3 best lakes named Gangapurna, Ice Lake, and Tilicho itself. So this trek is classified as one of the best hiking routes of all the years. The passionate photographer and alpine hikers The Himalayas of Annapurna and Tilicho reflect on the freshwater lake which is super transparent clean water more cleanly than mineral water that comes from glaciers. Every lake gives different natural landscapes and scenery and enormous inequality of sunlight and reflection.

The hike of Tilicho began from Besisahar a few years ago until the road construction not made in the Annapurna circuit hiking routes which are just a 5 to 6 hours drive from the capital of Nepal Kathmandu. In that period Tilicho hiking used to be complete with long weeks of hiking with many up and down trails. Tilicho lake and Thorong La hiking takes you through one of the highest passes of Nepal, Throng pass which is a paradise for many trekkers’ dreams.

Three lakes’ scenery is totally different and few trekkers do not make their return back to Manang and Annapurna circuit trek because they like to cross Mesokanta pass and touch the way in Jomsom and fly back to Pokhara.

Starting a trek from 720 meters and reaching 5416m and back to 1070m from different round trails perfectly provide the alpine landscape to subtropical landscapes in each and every corner and Himalayas also very close to far distances.

10. Annapurna Circuit Hiking:

Hiking around the Annapurna circuit and Annapurna glacier is a variation of changes of views completely different from others hiking in the Himalayas of Nepal? Many hikers well-liked the natural glacial admirations. This hike offers a lot of glaciers like Annapurna2, Gangapurna, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna 4 which are surely marvellous real miracles.

The Annapurna round hiking is 210 kilometers and all of the scenery was eye-catching. Many trekkers start their hike from Dharapani and finish trekking until Muktinath. From there they can drive to Jomsom or Tatopani depending on their holidays. Either they can complete their hikes in Jomsom or Nayapul. The middle part is so dusty thus hikers escape those routes.

Short Hiking in Annapurna or Long Hiking in Annapurna?

The travelers who like to explore the apple garden and taste apple products can hike up to 2 hours to Marpha village which is also the meeting point for Dhaulagiri Circuit Treks with French Pass.

Normal hiking duration for this route is 10 to 15 days if they erase the dusty parts which is the best choice according to our experiences. Even though the hike is of 6 hours duration, many hikers take a long time because they love the natural wonders and capture them in cameras which is eye-catching.

At the ultimate part of the route, Natural hot spring Tatopani is situated at the bank of Kali Gandaki River. We warmly request hikers to take a hot spring natural shower in Nepal after their trip. Spring is best for flower travelers whereas autumn is best for stable weather and clear skies.

11. Everest View Hikes:

We are pretty sure that hiking in Nepal is the supreme and hiking Everest view to Khumjung Hillary Village is the winning target for short Everest hikers.

Nepal tourism board officially named this route the Everest panorama view hike which brings trekkers to the base of the Everest region and offers stunning scenes of Everest Himalayan ranges with subtropical pine forests.

The Everest view trek offers the pine forests and rhododendron flowers in the Sherpa village sides. Namche offers the world highest Marathon every year from Everest Base Camp to Namche village 42.5km.

This hiking brings trekkers to an elevation of 3880m named Everest high altitude star hotel made by the Japanese. Everest view hotels offer the vast scenery of Khumbu region villages, glaciers, icefalls, Everest and Lhotse Himalayan ranges with a stunning sunrise. From the lower elevation of 3440m stay this hike suitable for lower Himalayan walkers and photographers.

To expand the hiking days, the route of Gokyo Lakes trek via Thame and Renjo la is the best option.

12. Gokyo Lake and Gokyo RI Hike:

Location: Khumbu region near Cho Oyu

Difficulty: Moderate

Time: 10 days

Khumbu is one of the special choice destinations in Nepal treks. Many hikers trek here and surely fall in love with Gokyo Lake and its peak because of the special view of Mt Everest and the cleanest blue glacial lakes.

Third Gokyo Lake is surely one of the most gorgeous freshwater lakes in Nepal and to hike till here requires to take a tiny airstrip flight until Lukla and trek 6 days in alpine high altitude regions. Hike from Lukla will take you 42km approximately to reach Gokyo Lake. When trekkers reach the destination the refreshing freshwater lake with a clean atmosphere makes them feel like they are in real heaven.

When you reach Gokyo lake the next morning you can sunrise and hike around lake and Gokyo peak for the best view of four eight thousand Himalayas scenery. They are Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.

After back from sunrise, hikers hike back from the same trails to Lukla or they can extend their trip through Mt. Everest base camp, Everest three Passes or Renzo la pass. Some trekkers hike Gokyo RI for sunset and next day they can hike around Ngazumpa glacier which is the largest glacier in the world or Mt. Cho Oyu base camp for best glacier photography.

13. Langtang Valley Multiday hike/Trek:

Location: Langtang region near Kathmandu

Level: Easy to moderate

Best period: Spring and autumn.

This Nepal Hike starts with a wide-ranging Himalayan scenery of Langtang valley and Tserko RI. The terrific 360-degree all-embracing scenery of Langtang Lirung and Langtang Peak always shows admiration for the trekkers.

Trekkers who like to explore the extension trip can go to Gosainkunda Lake or Helambu hiking routes from there. Furthermore, Tamang Heritage Trail trek is also the favored trek extension in Langtang Valley.

14. Gosaikunda Lake Hiking:

Gosaikunda trek is quite far from Langtang Valley Hiking. It’s a familiar mountain hikes in Nepal which starts from Syabrubesi and is a 7 hour drive from the capital of Nepal-Kathmandu.

This hike follows a similar hiking route until Langtang valley and then back to Thulo Syabru and finally reaches Gosaikunda. After the holy shower there, many hikers back through the trail to Helambu and Melamchi Bazaar.

But the people who just love to hike Gosaikunda can go directly without trekking to Langtang either from Syabrubesi or from Melamchi after the Lauribinayek pass 4610m. If you are a religious hiker, the Gosaikunda trek gives you the added benefit of Mountain scenery with religious aspects.

Explore Langtang Circuit Trek?

15.Gokyo lake And Cho la pass Hiking with Everest base camp:

Gokyo RI and Everest base camp hike is the superior list of prime hiking destinations in Nepal as well as in the world. It’s surely the best trekking route in Nepal and the people who love to hike must know its name. It’s not too easy to do hikes like walking in a park. It’s categorized as one of the most difficult hikes in Nepal. For many hikers dreaming to catch its glorious view from the summit of Chola pass, Everest Base Camp as well as Kalapatthar and Gokyo. The views are astonishing in these 17 days in Nepal.

The Gokyo RI is one of the iconic natural peaks just alongside Mt. Cho-Oyu due to its natural wonders.

Even though Cho la pass is classified as difficult hiking, it’s no doubt with a small prior trekking experience and some information about AMS can help to complete it. With the hospitality of well-recognized trekking Sherpa’s, strong porters who help to carry your heavy luggage, with normal physical fitness and our best information around 90% hikers summit already.

It’s very risky without a guide or prior mountain skills and information to trek here. Some tourists died due to their lack of information and were forced to trek without the holiday durations. But the Chola pass trek is not the deadliest multi-day hiking in Nepal like the Dhaulagiri hiking routes with the French pass.

Trekking to Chola pass takes 8 to 10 hours and some steep sections with ice. We will suggest all trekkers bring microspikes and good hiking boots with Gore-Tex or waterproof but climbing equipment not essential for this hiking.

Cho La Pass trekking is not scary but for the awesome Himalayan scene with lakes, glaciers, and icefalls. This hike is surely worth it for all international and domestic alpine trekkers. Probably Gokyo RI, Cho-La Pass, and Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar hike is the most beautiful hike in Nepal as well as the earth no doubt.

16. Manaslu Treks

17. Makalu Base Camp trek

18. Tsum Valley Trek

19. Mera Peak Hiking

Mera Peak Climb is the trekking peak adored by many adventure enthusiasts.

20. Pikey Peak trek

Essential information to recognize prior hiking to Nepal

Multi-Day hiking in the Himalayas in and around the earth might possibly be dangerous as the Himalayas have their own weather and climate change suddenly.

In the short duration the weather will be sunny and blue skies and in a few minutes it will be heavy snowing or foggy. Clouds cover all the mountains and can be raining quickly.

Restricted and protected regions of Nepal can be travelled through reputed trekking companies in Nepal. Like Upper Dolpo trek, Upper Mustang Trek, Tsum valley, and so on.

Hiking Everest is riskier than other parts due to the flight to Lukla airport being more risky and canceling the flight instantly due to weather. There are few cases of aeroplane accidents. When a flight occurs from Kathmandu the weather is clear but after 30 minutes when going to land it will be bad and can cause accidents sometimes.

Hike to the Himalayas in Nepal is more risky due to AMS sickness that means few hikers are unable to adapt to the altitude and oxygen level. So take precautions and consult with an experienced guide before hiking there. Otherwise, altitude can kill which makes your holiday worse as well as family sour forever due to your hiking holiday in Nepal.

Best or Supreme time to Hike Nepal

Suitable and appropriate hiking periods in Nepal are normally all year around but pre-monsoon and post-monsoon are the supreme periods.

In the peak season like April and October find the lodges in higher elevations and busy hiking routes a bit troublesome like Mardi Himal, Annapurna Base camp and Everest Base Camp a few villages.

Pre-monsoon period is a more warm and suitable time for flower and photography whereas Post Monsoon period is another trekking seasons  in Nepal due to clear skies and many festivals occur in this period.

In winter we suggest hiking at lower elevations until 3500 meters. The reason for this is piles of snow covering the higher passes make it quite impossible for trekking. Furthermore, due to excessive cold tea houses are closed.

The monsoon period is the best time to visit the beaten less rainy parts of Nepal like the Upper Mustang and Dolpo regions.

How to survive with altitude in Nepal Himalayas?

Nepal Himalayas are the highest mountain in the world which means mountain sickness or higher elevation-associated problems can occur. When Multiday hikes over 2500 meters ASL you need to think positive first you will hike just normal hiking like lower elevations.

Hiking rapidly does not allow your health a suitable time to adapt to altitude and oxygen, which means hikers do not acclimatize with the oxygen and pressure. Stay hydrated, hike slowly and take enough rest and relish the scenery are the precautions.

The categorization of altitude sickness is very arduous so it can be compared just with your hiker mates. If you feel some symptoms please do not hesitate to share with your hikers partner or hiking guide.

If you hike alone you must go back to the lower elevation as soon as you can.

Ams Can Kill?

Nepal Hiking Gears:

We already mentioned above that the Himalayas’ weather and climate change instantly so the chief moral is to prepare hiking layers. Due to temperature changes rapidly in the Himalayas, you need to prepare proper clothes according to climate and weather.

For the best trip to Nepal, be prepared with clothes that protect your body from moisture and temperature which can be managed by layer-to-layer clothes. We will give you short clew for the Himalayas packing gears. But please message travel experts before flying to the Himalayas regions of Nepal. Hiking guides in Nepal help you and check if you have prior gear or not before starting Nepal Himalayas Hiking.

1. Gore-Tex Hiking Boots

2. Gaiters if you trek higher Himalayas pass in winter.

3. Three jackets (Downjacket-10degree, Raincoat, Windproof jacket, Winter coats)

4. Exterior trekking trousers and waterproof pants.

5. Polar underwear.

6. Woolen socks, few pairs according to your trekking duration.

7. Trekking poles.

8. Beanie and Buff.

9. Very best quality UV protective sunglasses.

10. Sleeping bag (-10 degrees)

11. Water bottle (2 is appropriate for hot and cold water separately)

12. Crampons or Microspikes for high pass Treks and winter treks.

13. High protective -50 SPF sun cream and lip care.

14. Headlight or Torchlight with contingency batteries.

15. Some First Aid Kits (some experienced guide and the reputed company brings with Oximeter)

16. Few pairs long sleeve and short sleeve hiking T-shirts

17. Few trekking pants short and long.

18. Few hiking socks.

19. Sandals for teahouse wear.

20. Good quality gloves

21. Toiletries.

22. Personal snacks.

23. Few reading materials and Playing cards.

Note: Do not forget to consult a Nepal Hiking expert before preparing gear. Because due to the Hiking season and Hiking route and destination, trekking durations, elevations, and hiking gear are different.

Read our article for Detailed Guide for Nepal Trekking and Hiking Equipments.

Nepal Hiking Tips and essential information:

Please be well prepared for the hiking:

Please tell your friends and family about your hiking route before visit Nepals’ hiking route, Company and guide because you will go for the awesome holiday trip in your lifetime.

Bring sufficient Local currency with you:

Nepal hiking has been well organized for many decades but the Himalayas regions are very remote without a bank and money exchange facilities. Credit card or MasterCard you cannot use. Bringing local currency is only the choice to Hiking in Nepal Himalayas.

Stay Hydrated:

During your multiday hiking in Nepal you must be hydrated so bring sufficient water in your day backpack instead of bringing water in porter’s luggage. Nepal Himalayas spring water is very clean but contains many minerals. Few people can adapt to this water without medicine. Please bring water purification pills or buy mineral or hot water to keep oneself hydrated.

Love nature and do not take tension.

Hiking multi-day in Nepal Himalayas region can be tough but very pleasant with recompense with beautiful natural topography and hospitality. Twinkle yourself and be smile with teams.

Best Hiking trip lifetime:

Even if you are professional hikers or although you went several trails in the world for hikes, Nepal is surely the best place among them. Do not just hike and hike or not concentrate on yourself. Grab the chance you get it. Consult with guides for local culture, and make many photographs for your future memory.

How to travel inside Nepal?

Train:

There are no train facilities in Nepal.

Flights:

Till Today Nepal has just 1 international airport named Tribhuvan International Airport in the capital city of Kathmandu Nepal.

If you are trekking in the Everest region, you can take a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or Kathmandu to Phaplu.

If you want to go trekking to Kanchenjunga you can fly either Kathmandu to Suketar, Kathmandu to Biratnagar, or Kathmandu to Bhadrapur. The best suitable option is Kathmandu to Suketar if you find the flights.

Those who desire to trek Annapurna can take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

For those willing to hike Dolpo, you can take a flight to Nepaljung.  From there take a flight to Jhupal and vice versa when returning.

Bus:

Buses are more suitable backpacking trip options in Nepal for reaching the hiking starting points. If you are trekking to Annapurna circuit, you can drive to Besisahar. If you trek ABC Camp, take a bus to Pokhara or Nayapul. If you trek Kanchenjunga, take a bus to Taplejung. And return respectively.

Private vehicle:

Private vehicles are more suitable options after flights. Hikers have more flexibility in time and routes with private vehicle options. Depending on trek start points, a car or 4 wheel jeep are available in Kathmandu and major cities.

Tourist Bus:

Tourist buses are available only from Kathmandu to Pokhara and return among the several trekking routes. Other hiking routes and tourist buses are not available.

Food and Alcoholic drinks in Nepal:

Many tourist restaurants are available in major cities and tourist places like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and Lumbini. Busy trekking routes also offer many food options. Mostly Nepali Meal Dal Bhat (a set of Rice, Vegetable, Soup of different beans, Pickle, Different curry, a dry bread-papad with veggie or meat) available all over Nepal. That meal is a buffet for all domestic or international hikers with a single price.

Alcoholic drinks are very expensive in Nepal. We will warmly suggest not drinking alcohol in higher elevation Nepal hiking. 1 bottle of beer costs US$ 6 to 10. A glass of wine will be US$ 10 as well in tourist restaurants.

Conclusion:

In a nutshell, we suggest that beginner hikers opt for the Dhampus Sarangkot 3 days hiking route near Pokhara. Whereas for moderate trekkers we suggest hiking Annapurna Base Camp or Everest Base Camp.

Summer season hikers are suggested to choose Dolpo treks. The upper Dolpo hiking route blesses you with more attractions than that of lower Dolpo treks.

For the professionals we will suggest Manaslu Circuit, Chola pass or Annapurna Circuit Treks. For peace and quiet trekkers, Kanchenjunga hiking is the best option.