Best Treks in Nepal for Beginners 2023

Published: 16 Dec 2022   |   Last updated: 16 Dec 2022

Trekking in Nepal has been the dream of every adventure traveler throughout the world. If you are one of them, looking to trek in the mountains of Nepal, look at some of the best treks in Nepal for 2023 explained below. Trekking in Nepal is best for beginners to experience the exciting adventure around the exotic Himalayan destinations. Enthusiastic visitors can experience a great holiday in the close shade of the highest peak in the world. 

 

Nepal has been a leading nation in the tourism industry for a long time. All types of adventure sports and daring activities are performed around the high hills of the Himalayas. Besides peak climbing and mountain expeditions, travelers choose to trek to a variety of destinations in Nepal. Eight of the fourteenth eighth-thousanders peaks in Nepal, namely, Mt Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Annapurna are many acclaimed peaks in Nepal.

 

There are more than a hundred peaks in Nepal, which has made the country the most sought country in the world for a wide range of trekking adventures along with the blend of beautiful culture.  We have lined up some of the famous best treks in Nepal for Beginners for 2023, which can help you select upon your first and beginning trek to beautiful Nepal.

 

Ghorepani PoonHill Trek

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal with easy grades of difficulty. The Ghorepani PoonHill Trek takes about a week, enjoying the serene walk beside the southern hills of the massive Annapurna Himalayas. 

 

The trek starts from the beautiful city of Pokhara. Taking a short drive from Pokhara, our itinerary takes us to the low warm farm town of Nayapul and the lovely village of Bhirethati. Enjoying the walk uphill past the villages with the majestic views of waterfalls, the climb starts uphill to the Ulleri village. The walk slowly leads us to beautiful forests of pines and rhododendron trees to Ghorepani village.

 

 

You will experience a stunning sunrise from the Poon Hill scenic viewpoint hill based at the height of 3,210m. You also enjoy the fantastic view of the vistas including the world’s three highest peaks, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Annapurna. You get the fantastic catch of sunrise with the 360° wide panoramic view of snow peaks with majestic Machhapuchare Himal the famed ‘Fish-Tail’.

 

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Region is one of the remarkable destinations to trek in Nepal for 2022/2023. The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most popular and favorite adventures of most trekkers. It is due to its amazing views, varied lands, and varied culture that has even listed the Annapurna circuit trek among the world’s top 10 adventure destinations.

 

 

One can enjoy the beautiful scenery from the start to the end of trekking throughout the Annapurna Circuit Trek. The walk uphills take you to the beautiful Manang Valley, surrounded by the towering peaks of the Annapurna and Chuli ranges. Manang village offers you a wide range of short acclimatization hikes. You can also visit the Gangapurna glaciers and Manag lake which later heads up towards Thorang-La pass (5,416 m). The place adorns thousands of prayer flags with stunning views of the Himalayan mountain range.

 

 

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most trekked destinations in Nepal. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC Trek) is an amazing walk through the diverse landscape and culture of the region filled with rich mountain vistas, terraced fields, quaint villages, and a wide variety of flora and fauna.

 

 

Mt. Annapurna (8091m) is the tenth highest mountain in the world that offers one of the most popular walks on the earth, having its base camp at 4130m/13549ft height.  Also, we reach our final destination through the base camp of Mt. Machhapuchhre, revered by the Nepalese for its unique beauty. Hence, the well-groomed itinerary of the Annapurna Base Camp has made it a popular choice among diverse outdoor enthusiasts, from solo female travelers to hikers traveling in groups to Nepal.

 

Mardi Himal Trek

The Mardi Himal Trek is one of the best acclaimed short treks in Nepal to trek in 2022/23. The trek within the high hills of the Annapurna Himalayas takes you to the Mardi Himal base camp. The area is also acclaimed for being the least visited region and an adventure in the off-beaten tracks which is popular every season.


This trek takes you off the main tracks and villages for some days in harmony with the pure mountain wilderness. You can enjoy a peaceful time between the beautiful forest of rhododendron and pines where the tree lines stop for bushes at Mardi Himal base camp.
 

Mardi Himal is a trekking peak at 5,587m which has its base camp at an elevation of 4,500m. The peak is located just at the bottom of the majestic Machhapuchare Himal, famously known as “Fish Tail Mountain”.

 

Everest Base Camp Trek

The trek to the heart of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest is one of the most popular and renowned walking adventures in the world. The Everest Base Camp Trek takes about two weeks of duration which starts from the deadliest airport in the world, Lukla Airport. During the walk through the trails of the Everest base camp, we follow the glacial river Dudh Koshi through many nice Sherpa villages to enter the Sagarmatha National Park. The place is also listed in the World Heritage Sites, which covers Mount Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, and an array of peaks besides Mount Everest.

 

 

You enjoy the dramatic views, standing beneath the world’s highest Mt. Everest. You climb to the rocky Kalapathar at an elevation of 5,545m, the highest point in the trek. The trek offers you a mind-blowing panoramic view of giant peaks with the closest views of Mt. Everest, the return journey downhill to Lukla.

 

Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp Via Cho La Pass

The Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp trek through the high Cho-La pass is a magical combination of scenes and experience.  The magical walk leads you to the beautiful regions of the high Khumbu and Everest areas that face the outmost scenery of the high mountain range. The trek starts from the busy Lukla town that follows the scenic valley and gorges of Dudh Koshi River past nice villages lined with impressive religious monuments of Buddhism.

 

 

The walk-through leads us to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, walk on a river bed, then on a winding uphill path to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital. The main trail of Everest base camp splits from Namche, heading first towards Gokyo valley. The climb to the Gokyo Valley leads to a scenic high ridge facing views of Mt. Cho-Oyu upon reaching the small settlement of Machhermo. After spending a marvelous time at Gokyo, the adventure then leads us to cross over high Cho-La pass at 5,367 m high.

 

Everest Three High Passes Trekking

This is an awesome choice if you want some adventure in your trek. The Everest Three High Passes Trek covers most of the beautiful areas from east to west of the high Khumbu region.  The trek has been a great adventure as well demanding walk, especially in snow conditions on the high passes. The Everest Three High Passes Trekking can be done with two options either start from west of Namche Bazaar. On the trail, you’ll cross the  Kongma-La Pass while visiting the Everest base camp.