Most of the major trekking routes in Nepal have everything figured out; easy trails, great accommodations, tea houses and more. However, these convenient treks have their own drawbacks. Inconveniences like traffic on the way can be a major downfall while trekking. Camping trekking gives you a real feel of off-grid vibes. Hikers will have a great time experiencing the wilderness. Therefore, camping trekking is a gateway to avoid such obstacles on your trek.
However, there are some rules to engaging in camping trekking. Of course, the cost of camping trekking will be higher for this type of trekking as it requires more staff to carry tents, food supplies, cooking fuel and your personal equipment. Camping trekking is often preferred when the trails you have chosen are quite remote and logistically unknown. So, if you are someone who likes to take the roads less traveled, camping trekking is highly recommended.
Moving on to the best trekking destinations for camping trekking in Nepal, we have listed 5 treks that you can choose to trek on your upcoming trek.
Numbur Cheese Circuit Trek
Numbur Cheese Circuit trek in Ramechhap District. The starting point of the trek is Shivalaya, also the start of the Everest Base Camp trek for those not flying to Lukla. The route has a recommended itinerary of 14 days of trekking. The Numbur cheese circuit offers a panoramic view of the snow capped mountains including Langtang valley, Jugal Himal, Gaurishankar Himal, Numburchuli Himal, Ramdung peak. Ice lake, deep rivers, rice fields, subtropical forests and the Likhu River glacier. This trekking trail will act as a mystical Shangri-La for hikers looking for a break from their busy lives. If you visit somewhere between April and May, you can see forests decorated with rhododendron flowers. Fortunately, in this biodiversity-rich region, we can find exotic musk deer, Himalayan tigers, eagles and snow leopards. This trail also has large glaciers like Manedanda, Kholakharka, Tare and Lekhu Glacier, Surmoche Glacier. You can also see Panchpokhari, Milk Pond, Bhale Pond and Baula Pond important for Hindus. As they say “Leave only footprints, take only memories as you go”, this trekking trail is built with utmost respect for mother nature. Thus, there are no lodge buildings, only eco-friendly camp sites, which requires camping, guides and your own supplies. Unlike other teahouse treks, it cannot be ventured independently.
Lamjung Base Camp Trek
Lamjung Base Camp Trek is located in the Annapurna Himalayas near Manaslu Himalayas. Lamjung Himalaya Trek is a remote tent camping trek with a maximum altitude of 4155 meters. After a half-day drive from Kathmandu at the starting point of the trek, the trail starts in farmlands where you cross terraced fields. Finally you are close to Lamjung Himalaya Base Camp where you can enjoy stunning views of the Himalayan mountains. Lamjung Himalaya Base Camp is unforgettable, the view of Lamjung Himalayas, Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayas is breathtaking, the descent is through waterfalls and bamboo forests next to waterfalls. Lamjung Himalaya Trek, only eco-friendly camp sites, which require camping, guides and your own supplies. Like other teahouse treks, this cannot be ventured independently.
Pikey Dudhkunda Trek
Pikey Dudhkunda is a sacred lake which literally means ‘milk lake’ in Nepali. There are several treks for Pikey Dudhkunda trek. One can trek from Jiri and another one can take a direct flight to Phaplu and then Dudhkunda. Dudhkunda, situated at an altitude of 4600 meters, offers solitude to trekkers who want to trek through the lesser known treks of Nepal. Before reaching the top, there are no accommodation facilities on this trek hence, you need to bring your tent and supplies which makes it more suitable as a camping trek. The main attraction of this trek is the beautiful lake, Sherpa village, views of Kanchenjunga, Everest and yaks!
Upper Dolpo Trek
The Upper Dolpo Trek is your western adventure in Nepal’s outback trekking. This low-key trek is sure to be a memorable one for those who visit this attraction and was mentioned in the bestseller “The Snow Leopard” by Peter Mathieson. This trek, located between the Tibetan Plateau and the Dhaulagiri range, was not permitted until 1989. Upper Dolpo includes Shey Phoksundo Lake, the 800-year-old She Gompa, blue sheep and, if you’re lucky, a snow leopard. The Upper Dolpo Trek is a demanding trek that requires camping, a guide and your own supplies. Like other teahouse treks, it cannot be ventured independently.
Dhaulagiri Round Trek
This trek in the western region of Nepal is a challenging trek that circumnavigates the world’s seventh highest mountain, Dhaulagiri. The Dhaulagiri Round Trek is a classic trek that includes passes at an altitude of 5400 meters in the French Col. Walking on a dirt path, you will reach a hidden valley, from where you will see the towering Dhaulagiri. Challenging for both physical and mental fitness, this trek is one of the ideal camping-treks in Nepal.
Limi Valley Trek
A 17-day trek with a maximum elevation of 4990 meters, the Limi Valley trek is clearly one of the best camping treks in Nepal. To start this trek, you will need to fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, then take another flight to Simikot, Humla. Humla district is known as the roadless district of Nepal, so you can imagine what Limi Valley has to offer. The trek includes some old gompas, ancient Tibetan culture, and stone villages like the forts of Jang, Halji, and Ting. The Limi Valley trek can be more complicated due to the language barrier, so we recommend that you take a local guide.
Makalu Base Camp Trek
The Makalu Base Camp trek is a lesser-explored trek in Nepal due to its relative remoteness. The trek circumnavigates the world’s fifth highest mountain, Makalu (8,481 meters). You’ll start your trek from Tumlingtar, a remote area of eastern Nepal, and begin your stay on the trail. There are tea houses for accommodation on this trek, but enthusiastic hikers can camp and venture into this beautiful area. Your highlights for this trek include eastern views of Mount Everest, a rhododendron forest, and red pandas.
Before you start your day’s hike, you may feel a little overdressed, but after a few minutes of hiking, you’ll be drenched in sweat. So, don’t over-layer. Bear with the cold for a few minutes, and you’ll be fine. Our advice is.