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 Nepal is a land of unparalleled variety. Concentrated into this tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal are eight of the world's highest mountains. The northern strip is the Himalaya , the "abode of snows" which extends from Assam in Eastern India to west of Afghanistan and is the chain of youngest and highest range of mountains on earth. It encompasses a region of deep religious and cultural tradition. Trekking is the only way to reach to the heart of Nepal which has captured the imagination of mountaineers and explorers over a 100 years. Trekking through this diverse and ancient landscape offers untold challenges for everyone, from the hard core hiker to the contemplative naturalist or the spiritual seeker.
Walking in Nepal means a walking trip following trails, many of which have been used for communication and trade for many years. Trekking in Nepal is a wonderful cultural experience and rewarding mountain holiday. The best time to trek in Nepal is from October to May.
There are two approaches to trekking in Nepal. The tea house trek and organized trek. In a tea house trek, trekkers stay and trek from lodge to lodge. You are dependent on facilities in villages or heavily trekked area and therefore you must trekked in inhabited areas and on some common routes. The other approach is to go on an organized trip. Porters and guides are hired to bring along tents, cooking equipment and food. You can explore more remote areas and different cultures and different ethnic groups of Nepal.
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Annapurna Trek
 The central Nepal is dominated by the Annapurna himal and the village of Pokhara. There are several major trekking routes in Annapurna region. To Jomsom, to Annapurna Sanctuary, Annapurna circuit and Mardi himal. Such a trek combines spectacular mountain scenery with incredible ethnic and cultural diversity and traverses through very different ecological life zones. Wildlife found here are barking deer and blue sheep. From Pokhara you can also start the "Royal Trek" which is a short trek of one to four days and offers good mountain views. The area is easily accessible and there are plenty of tea houses along the trail. Besides the tea house treks you can also go for off the beaten trail completely out of heavy traffic. All the treks can be arranged as per your schedule.
| Tea House Trek |
Days |
Grade |
| Annapurna Sanctuary |
08-14 |
Medium |
| Annapurna Circuit |
18-22 |
Medium |
| Jomsom Trek |
08-12 |
Medium |
| Poon Hill Trek |
14-15 |
Medium |
| Organized Trek |
Days |
Grade |
| Mardi Trek |
07-08 |
Medium |
| Royal Trek |
03-04 |
Easy |
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Solukhumbu Trek
 The Everest or Solu Khumbu region is one of the most popular trekking destination in Nepal. Everest continues to lure adventurers as ever. The Khumbu, known commonly as the Everest region is the home of the Sherpa people and to the highest mountain of the world. The attractions are the majestic mountains, the villages in the high mountain valleys, monasteries and the people. To get near Everest, you must either walk 9 days or fly to Lukla, a remote mountain airstrip.
| Tea House Trek/Organized Trek |
Days |
Grade |
| Lukla to Everest Base Camp Trek |
14 |
Strenuous |
| Gokyo and Everest Base Camp Trek |
18 |
Strenuous |
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North of Kathmandu
 The trekking most accessible to Kathmandu is in Helambu, Langtang and Gosainkund. There are trails linking the three region. Langtang is a Himalayan valley that lies north of Helambu and Gosainkund and south of the Tibetan border. This area is inhabited by Tamangs. Langtang in particular is one of the most beautiful mountain trek one could hope for. The Langtang trek lasts 10 to 12 days if you walk in or out or by crossing a high pass called Ganja la pass into Helambu. There are fine views and interesting villages.
Helambu trek does not offer superb mountain scenery but it is culturally interesting. This one week trek can start and finish straight from kathmandu.
Gosainkund is the site of several lakes. Gosainkund Lake (4,298m) is sacred to Shiva, whom devotees claim that they see floating in the bottom of the lake in the form of a rock.
| Tea House Trek |
Days |
Grade |
| Langtang Trek |
10 |
Medium |
| Gosainkund Trek |
17 |
Medium |
| Helambu Circuit Trek |
07 |
Medium |
| Helambu Circuit Trek |
07 |
Easy |
| Organized Trek |
Days |
Grade |
| Ganja La Trek |
12 |
Hard |
| Jugal Himal |
13 |
Medium |
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Eastern Nepal
 The third highest mountain in the world, Mount Kanchenjunga is in the Eastern region of Nepal and the region is characterized by different hill ethnic groups from those in the central and western Nepal. This area is beautiful and the mountain scenery is spectacular. The high mountain regions are pretty well uninhabitated and so those venturing there must be entirely self-sufficent. Trekking destination in Eastern Nepal include Makalu Base Camp, Kanchenjunga and an eastern approach to Everest.
| Organized Trek |
Days |
Grade |
| Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek |
22-23 |
Strenuous |
| Makalu Base Camp Trek |
20-25 |
Strenuous |
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Western Nepal
 Generally, the region west of the Kali Gandaki is not often visited by trekkers. Daulagiri is the only 8000 m peak in Nepal west of the kali Gandaki. The history and anthropology of this region is complex and fascinating. It is the most remote and least-known section of Nepal. The trails tend to be more difficult, and the country is very rugged. There are very few roads suitable for launching treks and unless you charter a plane. If you are a veteran trekker and looking for new, exciting and interesting experiences and meeting up with fascinating people with unusual customs, go west and enjoy them.
| Organized Trek |
Days |
Grade |
| Dolpo Trek |
14 |
Strenuous |
| Dolpo Trek |
35 |
Strenuous |
| Upper Dolpo Trek |
06 |
Strenuous |
| Upper Dolpo Trek |
09 |
Strenuous |
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Wilderness
 Trekking off the beaten track can be very rewarding but what you need is a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with the unexpected. Most of these treks are in remote and restricted areas and so has to be well equipped. It not only gives an opportunity to explore the unvisited areas but to meet a wide range of Nepaleese and get a glimpse on their culture and different life style.
| Wilderness |
| Dhaulagiri Round Trek |
| Upper Dolpo Trek |
| Upper Dolpo Trek |
| Upper Dolpo Trek |
| Manaslu Round Trek |
| Rowaling |
| Ganesh Himal Trek |
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