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Annapurna I Base Camp Trek
The Annapurna I Base Camp Trek, also known as the North Annapurna Base Camp or Narchyang Trail, is a short but adventurous route to the north face of Annapurna I (8,091 m), the first 8,000-metre peak ever climbed. Starting from Narchyang near Tatopani in Myagdi district, the trail follows the Myagdi River through rhododendron forests, waterfalls and the remote Panchakunda (five sacred lakes) before reaching the base camp at 4,190 m. Unlike the crowded Annapurna Sanctuary route, this is a quiet camping trek with raw alpine scenery and very few other trekkers.
Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Trek
The Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Trek is a short, community-based eco-trek in the hills of Myagdi and Parbat, between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. It follows the ridge trail from Ghumaune and Galeshwor up to the villages of Banskharka, Nangi, Mohare Danda and Tikot, staying in community lodges and family homestays whose income supports local schools and health clinics. The route was developed with the ideas of Mahabir Pun, the Nangi-born social entrepreneur famous for bringing wireless internet to rural Nepal. Expect quiet forests, terraced farmland, Magar and Gurung hospitality and a panoramic sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and Manaslu.
Mohare Khopra Danda Trek
The Mohare Khopra Danda Trek combines two of the finest community-run viewpoints in the Annapurna region into one off-the-beaten-path adventure. Starting from Galeshwor, the route climbs through the villages of Banskharka, Nangi, Mohare Danda, Tikot, Khibang and Swanta before reaching Khopra Danda (3,660 m) on the flank of Annapurna South. An optional day hike climbs to the sacred Khayar Lake at about 4,660 m. The trek is famous for its community lodges, Magar and Gurung culture and close-up views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, with far fewer trekkers than Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp.
Nar Phu Valley Trek
The Nar Phu Valley Trek is a restricted-area adventure into two hidden Tibetan-influenced valleys north of the Annapurna Circuit. Opened to foreign trekkers only in 2002, the route leaves the Marsyangdi Valley at Koto and enters a narrow gorge leading to Meta, Kyang and the medieval stone villages of Phu and Nar. The trail then crosses the Kang La (5,320 m) to Ngawal and Manang before continuing over Thorong La (5,416 m) to Muktinath. Expect ancient monasteries, mani walls, yak pastures, dramatic rock formations and some of the wildest scenery in Nepal, with very few other trekkers.
Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek is the world's most famous mountain journey, following the historic route of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary through the Sherpa heartland of the Khumbu. From the mountain flight to Lukla, the trail climbs past Phakding and the trading town of Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery, Dingboche and Lobuche before reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and the viewpoint of Kala Patthar (5,545 m). The trek offers close-up views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Pumori, along with rich Sherpa culture, monasteries and warm teahouse hospitality.
Langtang Valley Trek
The Langtang Valley Trek is the closest Himalayan trek to Kathmandu, reaching deep into a glacial valley beneath Langtang Lirung (7,227 m) on the border with Tibet. The route follows the Bhote Koshi and Langtang Khola through oak, bamboo and rhododendron forest, passing Tamang villages that rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake. The highlight is Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m), a monastery and cheese factory surrounded by peaks, with a day hike to Tserko Ri (4,984 m) for a sweeping panorama of Langtang, Ganesh Himal and the Tibetan ranges.
Manaslu Circuit Trek
The Manaslu Circuit Trek circles Mount Manaslu (8,163 m), the eighth highest mountain in the world, through a restricted area of remote Gurung and Tibetan villages. Starting from Soti Khola, the trail follows the Budhi Gandaki River through deep gorges and forest to Deng, Namrung, Lho and Samagaon, beneath the immense Manaslu glacier. The route then climbs to Samdo and Dharamsala before crossing the Larkya La (5,106 m) and descending through Bimthang and Tilije to Dharapani. It is a quieter, wilder alternative to the Annapurna Circuit with outstanding mountain scenery and strong Buddhist culture.
Upper Mustang Trek
The Upper Mustang Trek is a journey into the former Kingdom of Lo, a high-altitude desert of ochre cliffs, wind-carved canyons and Tibetan Buddhist culture hidden behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Entering the restricted area at Kagbeni, the trail passes the villages of Chele, Syangboche, Ghami and Charang before reaching Lo Manthang (3,840 m), the ancient walled capital. Beyond it lie the sky caves of Chhoser and Nyphu, monasteries and the ruined forts of a lost kingdom. The landscape is stark and beautiful, with views of Nilgiri, Tilicho and the Damodar Himal.
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna Circuit is one of the best trekking trails in the world in terms of its outstanding scenery. This trail lies in the northwestern Himalayas of Nepal. Annapurna Circuit Trek is also called Annapurna Round trekking because it circles the Annapurna massif. The trek offers an amazing panorama of snowy Mt. Manaslu (8187 m), Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Hiunchuli, Mt. Gangapurna, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and many other Himalayan peaks. The highest point of the Annapurna Circuit is the Thorong La (5416m), considered the longest mountain pass in the world.