Top 10 Trekking In Nepal 2023

Published: 06 Jan 2023   |   Last updated: 06 Jan 2023

Nepal is a naturally blessed country with multiple places where you can trek. Most of the people who visit prefer Trekking In Nepal. The green hills, snowy peaks, and the beautiful authentic valley is the major attraction for Trekking in Nepal. 

 

Any trekking enthusiast will always want to go through a challenging path, enjoy the trails, and trek to a popular destination to gain immense satisfaction after reaching the top. Among the various activities in Nepal, trekking and hiking in Nepal is the most performed.

 

 People from all over the world visit Nepal every year intending to reach a destination at a high altitude. Many trekking fanatics have stated that “The Best Trek in the World is in Nepal”. 

 

Doesn’t this give a thrill to your veins? The land of the world’s highest mountain is also home to eight out of fourteen eight-thousanders in the world which have multiple destinations for Trekking In Nepal. This may be the reason every year thousands of trekkers come for expeditions to majestic destinations.

 

Body covered with sweat, pain in the muscles, leg swelling, and gasping for breath. Is this how you imagined trekking in the Himalayas? You may have the right assumptions but first, let’s go in-depth about trekking in Nepal.

 

 Trekking is traveling by foot mostly through remote villages that are unknown to visitors most of the time. Trekking in the majestic land of the Himalayas has been a dream for many trekkers and tourists. If you are one of them, you are in the right hands to make your dream come true.

 

Most visitors categorize trekking in Nepal by its popularity, difficulty, and scenery. Among the hundreds of destinations to trek in Nepal in 2023, they prefer the popular and scenic destinations looking at their difficulty. 

 

If you are a beginner, you should go for an easy and short trek before stepping into a difficult one. After looking at the review by the trekkers after they have climbed, you can take an easy pick for your destination. Often they advise trekking by looking at the weather, physical fitness, and preparation.

 

Trek to Nepal might not be as easy as you think but it will result in a heavenly feel once it is completed. Nature is majestically beautiful itself and exploring it to its depth is truly amazing.

 

 You will have plenty of options for the trek to Nepal. Every trekking destination is unique, with its different trails, teahouses, and accommodation, you can enjoy every aspect throughout the trek. Don’t miss out on an opportunity that will be the best memory of your lifetime.

Best Places for Trekking in Nepal

The famous places, beautifully blessed with natural vegetation and ethnic groups, attract more tourists every year who are eager to trek the Himalayas. Nepal offers many trekking areas. You will find trekking or hiking destinations from plain land in Terai to the high mountains and hills of the Himalayas. Here, with Nepal Vision Treks,  you can check out some of the best-rated places to visit for the trek to Nepal 2023.
 

Everest Base Camp Trek 

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the best treks in Nepal. It has been rated as one of the most popular and beautiful treks in the world. The trek to the base camp of the highest peak in the world is located at an elevation of 5364m. Every year thousands of trekkers aim to trek to the Everest Base Camp giving themself an adrenaline rush and challenging themself by looking at the altitude. Despite being the base camp of the highest mountain, the Everest Base Camp Trek falls under one of the moderate difficulty treks.

You can check out multiple options to trek to the Everest Base Camp. The mighty Everest has its base camp located in the South and North at the height of 5364m and 5150m respectively. The highest elevation you will be taking during the trek will be 5550m, at Kala Patthar. If you want a comparatively easier trek, you can trek from Tibet in the North. Besides, Everest Base Camp also has trekking routes through different other valleys like Gokyo Ri and Jiri.

 

Often the Everest Base Camp Trek is accessible during the winter also. Looking at the higher risks in the winter season, you are recommended not to trek at that time. Throughout the journey, you will be passing by remote villages with proper facilities of teahouses and lodges. Everest is not an easy climb so taking deep research and preparation are required. The trek is best for you if you want the ultimate trekking adventure to the Himalayas for 2023. 

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is the most popular trek in the Annapurna Region which explores the beautiful landscapes and vegetation of the Annapurna Sanctuary at its best. The trail that mingles around the snowy peak gives the view of the other mountains with Mt Annapurna at an elevation of 8091m. The trek is not very difficult. The trails to the base camp are comfortable for a physically active person, though you might feel uneasy due to the altitude, reaching the base camp at 4130m is much easier.

You can fight many companions throughout your journey to the Annapurna Base Camp because it is a very popular destination. Every year thousands of trekkers trek to the Annapurna Base Camp, which is a long trek through the remote valleys to explore mother nature for its iconic beauty. Hundreds of waterfalls, scenic valleys, mountains very close to your eyes, and the beauty of the sherpas add to your trek. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is highly recommended for you if you are looking for an intense adventure.

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most loved treks which offers you to trek through the world’s deepest gorge, Kali Gandaki Gorge at 2520m, and the most challenging passes, Thorong La Pass at 5416m on the trail to the path. The circuit is very famous because of its pass which makes the trek a thrilling one. Tilicho Lake, the lake at the highest elevation in the world, is also a major attraction for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. 


You can take the Annapurna Circuit Trek if you are looking for a much more beautiful, scenic, and difficult trek. The trek has its trails passing through the views of mountains from multiple angles and elevations. The risky waterfalls, dangerous roadways, and remote areas that should be passed are loved by most trekkers.


With its popularity, the trek is also difficult. The areas are covered with thick snow in the winter. Although the places may be open during winter, you must check out the environment at the Thorong La Pass before your visit. Also, you must start strengthening your muscles if you are passionate about the Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Trek is one of the most popular treks. Langtang is also famous as the home to the ancient warriors and the horse riders, the Tamang people. With its history, the place is also rich in floras, faunas, and mountains. The Langtang Valley trek is highly recommended for you if you are looking for a moderately difficult, popular, and cheap trek.

The trek is also a passway to the holy lake, the Gosaikunda trek, where thousands of pilgrims visit every year to take a holy bath. You will get a peaceful view of landscapes, the beauty of alpine forests, a visit to the holy lake Gosaikunda, taking a sacred dip in the lake, and the gateway to the peaks during the trek. The maximum elevation during your trek will be 4984m at the Tserko Ri. The place makes you feel like you are touching the Himalayas. 

Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal Trek is the shortest and easiest trek in the Annapurna Region. The trek is very famous for the view of multiple mountains like Mt Mardi, Mt Machhapuchhre, and Mt Annapurna. Any novice trekker can easily trek to the Mardi Base Camp which can be just completed by climbing an elevation of 500m each day because it is not a much more difficult trek. 

The trek is one of the least popular treks which links with other treks like the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It is a very nearer trek to the Machapuchre, the fishtail mountain. The Mardi Himal Trek offers a very nearer view of the multiple mountains. Who won’t want to feel like being in the middle of mighty mountains? Mardi Himal is at a height of 5587m which is not a higher trek, hence, you can easily trek to the Mardi Himal.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the very popular treks. The trek extends to a very less altitude at 3210m. At this altitude, you will enjoy your highest elevation, Poon Hill from where the beautiful mountain, sunrise, and sunset can be enjoyed. The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the easiest and cheapest treks where multiple lodges are available throughout your journey.

The trek is also open during the winter season and easily climbed. A certain kilometers away from Pokhara, the Ghorepani is situated at a beautiful place on the top of hills from where the magical view can be seen. It is counted as one of the treks that are completed independently also. You can also think about trekking it alone.

 

Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trek is one of the very less traveled treks in the eastern region of Nepal. The very remote trek goes deeply through the Tibetan culture that reflects the authentic culture of the region. The Upper Mustang Region is also named one of the secret kingdoms. Hence, the secret kingdom is restricted which may cause high permit fees. 

The place has still not gained huge popularity for trekking, hence, this may less crowd on the roads to the Upper Mustang. The area looks like a desert. The dry terrain makes the path much more difficult for trekking. Comparatively, the Upper Mustang Trek is a difficult trek that must be climbed considering the weather and the road conditions. Despite the difficulty, the rare and beautiful landscape expedites the trek.

Manaslu Circuit Trek

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is also named one of the greatest off-the-beaten treks in Nepal. If this doesn't excite you, then what does? As per Will Whereabouts, a famous YouTuber who has conquered most of the trekking destinations in Nepal, any trekking enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

Manaslu Circuit couldn’t overtake the popularity of Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp Trek but it is among the trek which is equally beautiful and challenging as these treks. The Manaslu Circuit is a risky and challenging trail, which cannot be conquered alone. The trek is a challenging trek that needs advanced training and planning. The roads to Manaslu are closed most of the time in Winter and it is not advised to walk during the season.

 Makalu Base Camp Trek 

Makalu Base Camp Trek is a very difficult and remote trek that goes on for two or more weeks. With quiet trails, vibrant terrace farms, rural villages, rhododendron forests, and the unique culture of the rural villages with several endangered wildlife, Makalu Base Camp is the most beautiful trek destination. It offers the view of several other peaks above 8000 m and is also a pathway for the Mt Everest Expedition.

Looking at the elevation gain, uncertainty in the weather, rate of casualties during the climb, and the whole trek, Makalu Base Camp Trek is rated 9 out of 10 for its difficulty. In most places, the accommodation for trekking may be camping due to very remote facilities. The highest elevation in the trek will be at Kala Patthar, 5550m. Among the other treks, Makalu Base Camp Trek falls under one of the most expensive treks which are not advised during the winter season.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek

The Trek to Jomsom, Muktinath is also one of the major treks which starts from the aesthetically pleasing lowland of Pokhara that is later followed by the deepest valley in the world, “Kali Gandaki”. On the trek, you have access to the high mountains in the northern region and a journey to a very holy place, Muktinath. You can trek to Muktinath if you are looking for a holy trek to the uphills within the mountain ranges and a beautiful valley to the border with China.

Jomsom is a beautiful village in the eastern region of Nepal that is famous for its drinks and apples. The naturally and religiously blessed place, Jomsom-Muktinath is a place full of waterfalls, lakes, and temples where thousands of devotees travel every year. It is one of the popular places where a very homely service is provided for food and accommodation.

Best Time for Trekking in Nepal

You must check out the weather and road conditions before taking a trip to the Himalayas. Especially in Nepal, as the road conditions and weather are not always perfect, things must be considered beforehand. The weather of the place that you are going to visit must be pre-checked. Nepal has an Autumn season from Mid September to Mid November and an Autumn season from March to May. Among these, the best time to visit Nepal is during Autumn, September, October, and November, as during this time the weather is best and the environment for the trek is very favorable.

 

After Autumn, you can also visit Nepal during Spring in March, April, and May where you will have good weather, a green environment, and a peaceful time. You will have plenty of options for trekking in Nepal. If you don't want to trek to the mountains, there are plenty of places in the lowland areas, Terai, where you can go for a Hike. There are places inside the valley where you can go for the trek, like Shivapuri National Park, Chovar, Bagdwar, Sundarijal, Nagarkot, and many others besides the above-mentioned areas. You must not miss out on the chance to Trek to Nepal. 

Tips for Trekking in Nepal

  • Don't forget to fill up the water bottle. Also, taking some Water Purification Tablets is a must. You must not forget the purifier because keeping hydrated and staying healthy is very important throughout the trek.
  • Don't take heavy bags. The long journey shouldn't be lengthened due to the heavy bags that may cause you a shoulder ache.
  • Taking a pole is very very important. The pole helps you to keep balance during the trail.
  • Always be prepared for the weather. Taking raincoats, sunscreens and a summer hat is very needed. The weather in these areas is very uncertain.