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Popular Treks In
Nepal
Annapurna
The most
popular trekking route in Nepal takes you through some of the
most stunning scenery on earth. You will be walking through
rhododendron forests over the foothills of the Annapurna and
Dhaulagiri ranges and through the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the
deepest in the world. Treks to the Annapurna region start from
the lake-side resort town of Pokhara. Maximum elevation 3,939m
Everest
The highest
mountain in the world continues to lure adventurers as ever. A
hair-raising flight lands you at the airstrip of Lukla (2,850
m) from where you begin walking to the famous Sherpa village
of Namche Bazaar and on to Tengboche monastery with the
mesmerizing peak of Ama Dablam hovering in the sky. Then
it’s over the glaciers to the foot of Everest for the view
of a lifetime. Maximum elevation 5,546m
Langtang
The third most
popular trekking region in the Kingdom lies directly to the
north of Kathmandu. The Gosaikund lakes situated here are a
much-revered Hindu pilgrimage site. Langtang offers baffling
extremes in topography and climate conditions. In just one day
you can traverse five different vegetation zones trekking from
the subtropics to timberline. Maximum elevation 4,480m
Remote Areas
For those who
want to get off the beaten track, there is the trail to
Mustang (maximum elevation 5,400m) north of the Annapurna
range which offers mind-boggling landscapes and mystical
cultures. Manaslu in west-central Nepal (maximum elevation
5,213m) offers a diverse range of pristine eco-systems. Makalu
in the eastern part of the country (maximum elevation 5,350m)
takes you through isolated valleys and high mountain passes to
the base of the fifth highest peak on earth. Dolpo in
northwest Nepal (maximum elevation 4,500m) captivates visitors
with its Phoksundo Lake and unparalleled scenery.
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