annapurna base camp trek

Top 5 trekking destination you must walk on in Nepal

Being in a country of full exquisite Himalayas you surely wouldn’t wanna miss a chance to lay  down on the lap of those mighty mountains which happens to be top in the world, 

Here is the top5 list of serene trekking destination you must walk on to: 

Everest Base Camp (EBC): 

Mt.Everest, world’s highest mountain at the altitude of 8848.86m has been a bewitching trekking  destinations in Nepal. Watching the Everest from it base, being there feels surreal and top of the  world. Everest has 4 major base camp from where you get the mesmerizing view of Everest as  well as other highest peak like Mt.lhotse, Mt.Nuptse, Mt.Makalu, Mt.Cho yu, Mt.AAmadablam  and so on. 

Tenzing Hillary Airport which is situated in Lukla (2860m), the world’s most dangerous airport  with the shortest runway happens to be the getaway to Everest Base Camp, you get to experience  the most thrilling flight of your life which will lead you to the Everest through the amazing trial  of serenity, small villages full of warm love of nepalese people and snowcapped mountains surrounding the Sagarmatha National Park. 

Gokyo Lakes is the other attraction why you should go for Everest base camp, there is 6 different lakes at altitude of 4700- 5000m, it is world’s highest fresh water lake. Gokyo lakes are also considered as holy sacred lakes by hindu though gokyo lakes trek can be opt out separately as the alternative of Everest base camp for those who have got less days. 

Another alternative of the Everest base camp could be Pikey Peak (4065m) for the ones can’t walk up to EBC. You can get the glimpse of Mt.everest as well as other beautiful mountains. It could be done with in 6-7 days. You’re suppose to follow the special guide to get this trek done as per the Nepal Government. 

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC): 

Annapurna Sanctuary is another most go on trekking destination in nepal, it has four major peaks, Annapurna-I, II, III, IV.Walking to the Annapurna Base Camp is like walking on a stairway to heaven, this uphill and downhill trek at the altitude of 4130m is almost full of 

staircase, with every step you’ll get more sceneric sight, from thick forest way to steepy rocky way and panoramic mountain view of Mt.Gangapurna, Mt.fistail, Mt.Himchuli and many more all around the trail, everything is worth every sweat and pain. 

Passing through thousands of prayer flags on the trail you definitely wouldn’t skip praying to make your ABC trek worthwhile cause this trek is not easy one if you want to know as it seems though it is not in highest altitude but it seems to be easier with all those sight filled with

different colors of rhododendron and small villages in your stops, lovely gesture of local people of ABC, food which is not less than any food from 5 star restro, everything is so beautiful. 

ABC is protected by Annapurna convervation Area Project (ACAP), trekkers need special pass to enter this area and it is surely clean, highly maintained and facilated trekking area so you can totally be sure about the safety. 

This 6-7 days of trek can make you totally exhausted at the end, so on the way back from ABC there is hot spring at the place called Jhinu where you can swim, sit and relax your sore muscles which is the best way to end your amazing ABC trek. 

Ghorepani / Poonhill Trek 

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is the short trek of 3-4 days which is the reason it is very famous and anyone can easily go on without much a problem, trekkers find this trek as soul captivating due to the shorter days, beautiful trial, more facilities like comfortable stay, medicals, food etc around the trekking area. 

Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and fishtail range is the major attraction from this hill and for those who cannot go for ABC this could be a alternative. This hill at the elevation of 3210m, from ghorepani village, you can walk for an hour early in the morning to catch a bewitching sunrise view, along with it you get to witness the most beautiful starry night on the way to poonhill during clear nights. Early in the morning when the surrounding gets covered by thick cloud, you’d feel like you’re flying above the clouds which the most beautiful sight you would ever witness. This trek could be for those who can’t walk longer hours and at higher altitude yet want to experience almost everything that the trekkers can. Trekkers pass through the various village as their stops like Ulleri, Banthati, and Ghorepani experiencing local lifes, enjoying the company they find one the trial and at last the worthwhile view from the top of the Poonhill, drinking the beauty around you with a Cup of tea in your hand feels out of world. 

Ghandruk village is another for visiting poonhill, on the way back from poonhill you can stay at this village which is a small cultural village, which is full of warm love, they welcome you in a cultural way, you get to witness the cultural dance and music, taste their local food and put up their tradional attire and live in their home stay like them which would be definitely a amazing experience and a good way to end this beautiful trek.

Langtang Region Trek: 

This trek of 6-8 days, is usually known for a short trek when you don’t have time for long treks. “LANGTANG” comes from the tibetian language where ‘lang’ mean ‘yak’ and ‘teng’ means ‘to follow’, cause still trekkers are followed by yak in upper Langtang area. It is a small village with a small population surrounded by amazing Himalayas like Mt. Langtang (7246m), trekking peak Kangri (5846m) and kyanjin Ri (4600m). 

Along with the Himalayas, Other major attraction is Langtang national park, it exhibits a high  diversity of 14 vegetation types in 18eco-system types, ranging from upper below 1,000 m  (3,300 ft) altitude to alpine scrub and perennial ice and they have been preserving these flora and  fauna. 

Langtang Gosaikunda lake, very holy and sacred place for hindus is found around the langtang area for  which various piligrims from all around the world comes to have a holy bath in this lake,  Langtang is not only famous for hindu prilgrims but Kyanjin Gompa monastery is holy place for  buddists and Buddhism. 

During your Langtang trek you can go for white water rafting, visit glaciers which is in low  elevation, Langtang could be best for the Research work of national park, langtang village and  habitat of the people living there, flora and faunas, yaks and so on for your travel blogs, tourism  content. 

Kanchanjunga Trek  

World’s 3rd highest mountain, Kanchanjunga is the finest Himalayas in Nepal at the altitude of  8586m. This trek of 18-27 days is connected to India and China Boarder passing through a very  narrow path, which seems to be very dangerous as well as exciting trail. Small wooden bridge  above the big rivers and deep spings would take you to the valley full of forest covered by  beautiful flora, small villages where local people would serve you their homemade continental  food which you wouldn’t be able to forget ever. Walking through this trek is definitely not a easy one because of the altitude and difficult trail  but the chirping sound of birds on the trail would soothe your soul, encounter with yaks, having  their milk will give you enough energy to go on, Himalayan sheep around the sloppy hills would  make your trek fascinating and reaching on to the base of that mighty mountain Kanchanjunga would give your innerself a thrilling push that you won’t be able to deny. Even it is said by locals  that snow leopard is found around this area during winter so you might just encounter with one.

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Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek Lifetime Experience

We all know that Mt Everest is the world highest mountain. There are two base camp of Mt Everest. South base camp is located on Nepal at altidue 5,364 metres (17,598 ft) (28°0′26″N 86°51′34″E), while North Base Camp is in Tibet at 5,150 metres (16,900 ft) (28°8′29″N 86°51′5″E). How much adventurous is to visit in base camp of Mt Everest. It might be quite fun and adventure to visit there .Visitors can experience the beauty of nature along with tradition of Nepali superhuman Sherpa. You will see breathtaking views of cliffs, towering glaciers, and forested hills on the way to base camp of Everest. On the way to base camp you will pass through beautiful flowers, unique forest, beautiful wildlife, traditions of Sherpa, mind blowing monastery and the peaceful environment.

The trek to Everest base camp begin from Tribhuvan int’ airport to the one of the most beautiful airport on the top of mountain Lukla airport(Tenzing-Hillary airport).It takes about 30 minute to reach on the Lukla airport and from there your trekking guide will guide upto Everest base camp.

Hoshizora Treks & Tour offers custom itinerary for the Everest Base Camp Trek along with other treks in the region like Everest Three High Passes Trek, Gokyo Lakes Trek, Pikey Peak Trek and more.

Features

We can experience the traditions of Sherpa and breathtaking views of Himalayan ranges. From the base camp at kala patthar you can see the breathtaking view of world highest mountain Mt.Everest along with Cho oy u, Lhotse,Nuptse, Ama dablam  ,Makalu. You can experience the hospitality of Sherpa people too. Trek includes stops at Namche Bazar (Capital of Sherpa community), Tengboche Monastery and Kala Patthar. We can experience the hospitality of world’s highest place hotel- Everest View Hotel in the trek. Since  Mt Everest is located inside the Sagarmatha national park which is home to several endanger wildanimal.You can discover such types of animal in the trek. View of sunrise over the Mt Everest is awesome which we can see from our base camp.

Best session for everest base camp trek

The most popular months for trekking in the Everest region are March, April, May, October and November, as these months are when the conditions are at their best. The spring and the autumn tend to offer reasonable temperatures, clear skies, little-to-no rain, and less chance of problematic snowfall.

What is the trail like?

The trekking route is medium types of route so that proper training will help you to finish the trek with few problem.

The route is uneven and unpaved so we will be walking rough path.

The route includes doing many ups and downs. 

The highest point we will be reaching is Kala Patthar at 5550m.Each day we will be gaining an altitude of 500-600 m.

We will be walking 5-6 hours everyday so appropriate exercise routine may be helpful.  

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