Trekking and Hiking fall among the most performed activities in Nepal. People from all over the world mostly visit Nepal with the aim of Trek and Hike to the Himalayas. Nepal, beautifully blessed with nature, has thousands of destinations that offer activities of hiking and trekking.

Hiking

Hiking is one of the most accessible and popular adventurous activities in Nepal. Google defines Hiking as a long, vigorous walk usually on the trails or the footpaths in the countryside. People often hike to get pleasure in the eyes, relaxation in the body, and calmness in the mind. Often hiking is performed in hills and deserts. Nepal is a country full of hills, and places where you can hike, hence, this may be the reason that every year thousands of people visit for hiking.
 

Usually, people go for a hike on a specified route for half a day or full one. They don't take long journeys for hiking. Most of the hiking routes are marked starting points and endpoints. Hikers go up to the end point of the hike and return where they started. Sometimes, Hike extends to longer days. The longer hikes need backpacking. Compared to the short hikes, you should be much more prepared for the long hikes. During the long hikes, you should carry food and prepare it as you may stay for nights and days in unknown places.

Hiking is an adventurous activity, which doesn't need more technical information and preparation. This is the best thing about hiking. With a lot of advantages and little basic knowledge, an average person can go away for a hike. Hiking is very beneficial for the muscles and the strength of your body.  Like other adventures, hiking doesn't have a time-bound, so you don't have a specified time, you can easily reach the point at your suitable time, making your trip lots of fun and friendly.

Trekking

Trekking refers to long arduous walks on foot. Most of the time, Trekking is done to reach a certain destination within a specified time. Trekking in Nepal is concerned with Trekking to the high Himalayas in the long one to two weeks. Similar to hiking, people go trekking for pleasure. People also trek to far away destinations to challenge themselves, get an adrenaline rush to their body, enjoy time with mother nature, gain new experiences, clear their minds, improve their fitness and learn about new places.  

Comparatively, Trekking is much more challenging than hiking. Trekking requires a good knowledge of the destinations and trails as you will be going through a different place each day. You must be well prepared for anything you may have to face during the trial. You should also be ready to witness unique activities during the trek to Nepal. Nepal offers multiple trekking destinations, among which the famous one is in the Himalayas. Hence, trekking in the Himalayas requires a piece of technical knowledge about the trails, preparation information, and other details. You must be well prepared with the gear and equipment you will need for the long days of trekking.

Hiking Vs Trekking

Hiking and Trekking are like synonyms. Both Hiking and trekking are related to the activity of walking. Hiking is walking for a certain distance which may not have an endpoint destined but Trekking mostly refers to getting to a specified place. Hiking is for a short period but Trekking is for a long distance which is mostly aimed at a certain distance. 

Which To Choose?

Hiking will be the best option for you if you are a novice traveler. A person who is highly enthusiastic about walking but a short day then they can start with the short day hikes. With the short day hike, the person can then start traveling to higher heights making their body familiar with the heights and long walks. Hiking is mostly preferred for those travelers who are very new to difficult obstacles, long trails on the land, and walking to high distances.

You can choose trekking if you are already familiar with the short day hikes, hiking to certain high-height lands, and the difficult paths. As trekking is comparatively more difficult than hiking, you should choose trekking if you are confident about your physical health and stamina. You can choose trekking or hike with the types of equipment you have, your condition of physical health, and a proper study of the destination you are about to visit. With all the background knowledge about both activities, you can trek or hike in Nepal.
 

Some Destinations for Hiking and Trekking In Nepal

Everest Base Camp

The Everest Base Camp Trek is very famous all over the world. The trek to the base camp of the highest mountain in the world is traveled by many enthusiastic climbers every year. Everest Base Camp Trek is the best and highest altitude trek in the world. You must know that there are two base camps on Everest opposite the mountain. One is camped at the south of the mountain, Nepal, which is at the height of 5364m and another is at the north of the mountain in Tibet, at a lesser height of 5150m. You can choose any of the camps for the trek. The base camp of the highest altitude above 5000m allows the majestic and stunning view of Mt Everest and its sibling mountains.

Annapurna Base Camp

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered one of the best treks to the tenth-highest mountain in the world. It is also one of the most challenging treks in Nepal. Mt Annapurna is the 10th highest peak in the world. The Annapurna Base Camp is a very suitable trek with the landscapes, where you will also enjoy the complete culture of the people living in the mountains, the terraced fields, Gurung villages, and also a wide variety of flora and fauna during the journey. The Annapurna Base Camp has an incredibly diverse landscape and culture-enriching trail, attracting more climbers every season. 

Langtang Trek

Langtang is a beautiful scenic valley gateway to numerous peaks and mountains. You get to explore the mountains and the beauty throughout the trek. It is much known for its unique culture, and tradition, mostly by the Tamang people living in the valley who follow a unique lifestyle and celebration. Gosaikunda is a holy lake in Langtang Valley where every year plenty of pilgrims visit with the intent of taking a holy dip in the sacred water of the Lake.

The Capital City- Kathmandu

The foremost destination for every traveler in Nepal is Kathmandu. The capital city of Nepal is the city where you can live a luxurious life enjoying the unique culture and tradition. The foods and drinks offered by the locals are one of the attractions of Kathmandu for you to take on the Nepal Tour. You can hike around the places in Kathmandu, experience the unique culture, spend a full day hiking to new places, and experience the beauty of Kathmandu.

Pokhara

Pokhara is one of the best places for visitors. For people like us who enjoy nature, trekking, hiking, and roaming around, Pokhara is the first destination that comes to the mind of every person who visits Nepal. You can hike and enjoy places like Sarangkot, Fewa Lakeside, Bat Cave, Word Peace Pagoda, and many other places in Pokhara. If you are on a trip to Nepal, Pokhara is the place you must not miss for hiking.

Chitwan and Lumbini

If you are a nature lover, Chitwan is the best place for you. From the activities like Jungle Safari, Canoeing, Elephant riding and breeding, Sightseeing and many other places where you will love your time with nature. The luxurious accommodation in Chitwan where you can also enjoy the authentic Tharu culture is a unique refreshment for you. You can hike around the multiple places situated in Chitwan.
 

A few kilometers away from Chitwan, Lumbini is located as a peaceful place on Earth. The environment and surroundings of the place are very suitable for every traveler. Hiking around the places in Lumbini, enjoying the environment around the places you can spend your precious time by hiking in Lumbini.

At the End

If you are a true travel enthusiast, you can try out any of the activities that will be pleasing to your mind and your body too. You can try out hiking in Nepal if you are looking for leisurely activities. Besides, if you have adventures in the countryside and certain highlands, you can choose trekking in Nepal with Nepal Vision Treks.