Setting up a camping-style trek involves more logistics than a teahouse trek. And for a few weeks of hiking in the Himalayas, you have to carry all your luggage from Kathmandu. We have to transport group equipment and supplies to remote locations that are often not on a road network. We have a large group of trek teams to support the journey. This includes porters (pack animals), guides, cooks and kitchen staff.
1. Tsum Valley Trek
Tsum Valley Trek is a sacred Himalayan Buddhist pilgrimage valley located in North Gorkha, Nepal. Literally meaning “Tsum”, vivid against the majestic backdrop of Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, and Buddhist ranges, this tranquil Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture, and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin and speak a different dialect. The Tsum Valley trails are lined with artistic chortens and jeweled walls made of thousands of stone slabs with images of deities and engraved prayers. The famous Kyimu Lung, a pilgrimage circuit in the central Trans-Himalaya, is famous for its center of learning and meditation.
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2. Rolwaling Valley Trek
Rolwaling Valley is a less explored area located northeast of Kathmandu and west of the Everest/Khumbu region, but Rolwaling is an amazing trek. Rolwaling is a deep Himalayan valley, tucked under the massive snow peak of Gaurishankar (7134m) and considered a sacred sanctuary by local Buddhist residents. The name Rolwaling means ‘plough-carved valley’ and its steep cliffs give the impression of a plow-carved furrow. It is one of the rare treks with very basic facilities, but the rewarding forest and scenery is one of the best in Nepal. Yeti footprints were also photographed in Rolwaling Valley by Eric Shipman in 1951.
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3. Panch Pokhari Trek
Panch Pokhari Trekking is one of the newly opened trekking routes in Nepal that includes a sacred and pristine group of five glacial lakes, Panch Pokhari, seated on the base of Jugal Himal. Panch Pokhari is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists and is located in the wild nature in the north-east region of Sindhupalchok district. The lake is situated at the altitude of 4010m in a beautiful natural setting surrounded by the various Himalayas.
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4. Ganesh Himal Trek
Ganesh Himal region covers the course west of Langtang National Park but is different from other treks in the Ganesh Himal region Terraced slopes, magnificent backwoods, diverse geography, and Tamang culture make Ganesh Himal region admirable. As you walk your trail, you’ll encounter a variety of flora on a solitary day that ranges from subtropical vegetation zones to upland vegetation locales. The lively settlement of the Tamang people enables you to get some information about the people, their special culture, and traditions. The Ganesh Himal region is a real delight to walk on the less trodden trails for an exquisite paradise nestled amidst rich slopes and forests against the backdrop of beautiful Himalayan reaches.
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5. Numbur Cheese Circuit Trek
Numbur Cheese Circuit Trek is a recently opened non-tourist area trekking route in the lap of Numbur Chuli. The ideal trek, for those who want to escape from the regular tracks and for those who want to touch up with the off-beaten trails. This recently developed trekking route lies in Ramechhap about 190 km east of the capital city of Kathmandu. The trek leads through deep river gorges, glacial lakes, terraced rice fields, subtropical forests, and Sherpa villages to the Likhu Khola glacier, watched over by the towering peaks of Pathibarra and Numbur Chuli. This trek provides breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayan peaks including Numbur Chuli (6959m), Sarmoche (5255m), Ramdung (5930m), Chukyima Go (6959), Pharchamo (6273m), Bigphrea Go Nup (6666m), Paniyo Tippa (6696m), Paniyo Shar (6549m), Everest range, Annapurna South, Langtang, Jugal Himal, and Gaurishankar. This trek follows the Likhu Khola valley up to the remote yak pastures of Ngeju nestled at the foot of the ice-fall tumbling from the sacred summit of Numbur. You walk passing the River gorge, Glacier Lakes, Rice terraced fields, subtropical forests, and Sherpa Villages. You can also visit one of Nepal’s first cheese factories, established in 1957, and the famous Thodung monastery.
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6. Jiri Dudh Kunda Trek
Duhkunda Trekking Trail Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail up to Junbesi, then trekking through the beautiful valley of Thupten Choling Gompa Yak Khark and finally reaching Duhkunda Lake. Dudh Kunda Lake is the holy lake of the Everest trekking area. A Duhkunda trek usually requires two weeks of vacation. So autumn and spring are the best time for this trek. Duhkunda Lake Trekking is an amazing trekking destination in the Everest region…
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7. Sailung Village Trek
The Sailung trek is a viewpoint of the vast mountain range from Makalu to Dhaulagiri. In addition, you can get a chance to see the plains of Nepal as well as the world’s highest peak Mount Everest (8848 meters). Offers magnificent views of the Eastern Himalayas. Sailung is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site among trekking routes adorned with pristine nature, unspoiled culture, and panoramic views of the Himalayan range from close range. The best season for this trek is from February to May and from August to November only at the camp base.
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8. Lamjung Himal Trek
The Lamjung Himal trek is from Besishahr, the traditional starting point of the famous Annapurna circuit. Our trail does not follow the Marsyangdi Valley in Annapurna’s most popular trails. Instead our trail heads west through traditional Gurung villages and farms. Then you enter the forest area with rhododendron and bamboo. In the alpine zone above the tree line. We have included this trek in our selection of best Annapurna treks in Nepal. In Nepal this known as a “Danda”. We follow this for three days staying at grazing grounds known as “kharkas” on the way up to Valley Camp at 3,717m. From here we walk up Rambrong West Summit (4,384m) and enjoy the viewpoint of Himalayan mountains. From the summit you can see Lamjung Himal (6,983m), Ganesh Himal (7,422m) and Mt Machhapuchhre known as Fish Tail (6,997m). In the West you can see Manaslu (8,163m) and Himal Chuli in the East.
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