Trekking in Nepal :The word trekking was first used by British mountaineers to describe walking at one’s own pace along well-established village trails. Enjoy close contact with village in remote mountain areas where traditional lifestyles remain largely unchanged.
The first foreign trekker to walk in Nepal’s mountains was Bill Tillman, who trekked in the Annapurna, Langtang and Everest regions after getting permission from the (Rana Prime Minister) in 1949. Since then , trekking has become a popular form of adventuring in Nepal.
EncountersNepal has gone the extra mile to escort backpackers to some of the most enthralling trekking zones across Nepal and over the borders in Bhutan, Tibet and India. As a pure adventure operator, the company offers two types of trekking in Nepal: fully organized treks with camping or teahouse/lodge accomodation.
What are the best treks in Nepal?
With a variety of trekking regions and routes the best treks in Nepal are:
Everest Base Camp
Annapurna Base Camp
Annapurna Circuit
Everest Gokyo Lakes
Manaslu Circuit
Poon Hill
Upper Mustang
Everest Three Passes
Langtang Valley
Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Tsum Valley
Sky Trail
Every year over 100000 mountaineers trek in Nepal with very few encountering any type of trouble. Trekking in Nepal considered very safe and every year tourists are successfully guided through the Himalayas.
When should I go trekking in Nepal?
The prime trekking seasons are March to end-May (spring) or mid-September to November (autumn) During these months the weather is at its best with clear blue skies and cool too warm days!
Can you trek in Nepal without a guide?
You can trek on some routes in Nepal without a guide, but not all it’s always better to hire a licensed guide as they known the ins and outs of every route. Trekking without a guide in Nepal is more riskythan going with a professional.
How much does it cost to go trekking in Nepal?
An average trekker spends about $75-90 for each day of during the trek, Including the costs of porter, guide, accommodation, and transportation, you will pay around $2200 for a 15-day trek.
