Nepal is famous for its beauty in culture, nature, and humanity. Thus, crowds of tourists are quite common here. A normal trekking route could easily turn into a queue during peak tourism season. Are you looking for some trekking trails in himalaya , which are lesser known among tourists and yet remarkable enough to make your vacation magical? Here are the top five choices.
Dhaulagiri circuit trek
This route covers high passes, green pastures and layers of rhododendron forests. This is the best route to cover the beauty of Himalayan ranges. This trail is quite difficult and thus, it is isolated from most of the tourist packages. This mountain is the seventh highest peak and you get to explore the untainted culture and nature of Himalayas. This trek stretches for 50 km with 5 km on Himalayan terrain. It is highly recommended to hire a guide to accompany you.
Best season – April to June and from August to October
Kanchenjunga base camp trek
This is another lesser-crowded trekking trail of the land but still one of the best trekking in Nepal . This fragile ecosystem is heavily protected by the government and thus, special permission is required for trekking in this region. You get to explore the less-trodden regions of natural heritage, sub-tropical forests, alpine scrub, glaciers and much more. The terrain is quite difficult and the route could be covered by experienced trekkers only.
Best season – throughout the year, except monsoons
Langtang Tilman pass trek
People trek through this route to discover the sacred lakes of the region, glaciers and unique Himalayan wildlife like red panda, blue sheep and others. You can find many quaint villages along the route and the nature is unparalleled. You can spot many peaks as you walk along this route.
Best season – March to May and from September to November.
Ganja La Pass trek
This is a challenging route, which will take you to the wilderness of the Himalayas. It would at least take three days to cover this route and by which, it includes three nights in the wild. This is one the dramatic routes with exclusive scenic views. You get to trek through forests for most of the route and you can spot many animals during this trip. It is a very challenging route and should be taken only by highly experienced trekkers.
Best season – March to May and from September to end of November
Upper Dolpo trek
If you are looking for a unique route, this is the right track. This route is covered with diverse landscape like desert terrain, sub-tropical forest, alpine landscapes, lakes, snowy peaks and much more. To add more beauty, you get to experience the original Tibetan culture untainted by any modernity, in this region. You need special permit to trek in this route. Only experienced trekkers can take up this challenge.
Best season – April to June and from September to November These are some of the large collection of less-traveled trekking trails of Nepal. If you are choosing any such trail, it is best to hire a guide and choose the right season. If a trail is only for avid trekkers, make sure that you have the required experience and body strength for the trail. Trekking through the Himalayan region is not a child’s play.
