Trekking in Nepal

The Himalayas of Nepal have always been known as “the abode of the Gods”. An abundance of primordial history, religion, culture and tradition as well as legends and myths emanate from this awesome region harboring many holy temples, shrines, monasteries and sacred lakes in areas both wild and remote. Pilgrims frequently visit these sites. It is a land of piety and stillness. The Himalayas is the youngest and highest mountain chain on Earth. A full third of its stretches–the formidable Great Himalayan range of 800 kilometers lies within the Nepal Himalayas. It has a convergence of 1310 magnificent peaks over 6000 meters, including eight of the world’s highest 14 peaks of 8000 meters.

Nestled in the rainy shadows of these unique vistas, you’ll find soaring summits that unravel into lofty foothills, home to the many Nepalese who delight in warm hospitality and friendship. These verdant terraced hills meander down to lush green valleys with turbulent rivers and to the tropical lowland and jungles teeming with countless wildlife. In its immensely diverse and undulating topography, varied climate and mix of people, Nepal combines to produce a magical attraction for outsiders. Many foreign visitors come to trek one or more beautiful trekking regions. To trek, one does not have to be bizarre, neither a mountaineer nor an athlete. Anyone with a pair of strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic, will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Walking in the interior of the country follows ancient foot trails, which meander through the scenic riverbanks, intricately terraced fields and the forested ridges connecting picturesque hamlets and mountain villages. These highly developed and well-defined trails have been used for centuries and are the hive of activity to encounter the locals.

For visitors on extended holiday and with fewer restraints, there is an even more varied spectrum of adventure–be it rafting on the sparkling rivers, safaris in the jungles, trekking to explore deeper into the alpine valley with perpetual snow and glistening glaciers. The more intrepid traveler may venture further up to scale any of the 18 minor trekking peaks.