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Since
Nepal first opened its
door to the outside world in 1955, it has become one of the most popular and
sought after tourist destinations. The Himalayan Ranges, with its
snow-capped peaks running the entire length of its northern borders with
Tibet, has always provided a big challenge to climbers and mountaineers
alike. Even its base camps prove irresistible to trekkers. Not only
mountains but also the beautiful countryside with its friendly diverse
ethnic communities beckons trekkers, environmentalists and nature lovers.
ANNAPURNA
REGION
Annapurna Region in
West Nepal is one of the
most popular and favourite trekking regions. Machhapuchhare, the fish-tail
mountain and the Annapurna Range i.e. – Annapurna I, II, III, etc. have been
very popular with mountaineers. The beautiful Rhododendron forest, which
blooms during April & May, attracts many nature lovers. This region is also
the home of the Gurungs – majority ethnic community in this area, who form
the back bone of the famous British Gurkha Regiments. All treks here mostly
begin and end in Pokhara.
| NET 1 |
Royal Trail |
4 days |
max. altitude
reached |
2000 m |
| NET 2 |
Panchase |
5 days |
max. altitude
reached |
2500 m |
| NET 3 |
Siklis |
7 days |
max. altitude
reached |
2000 m |
| NET 4 |
Ghorepani |
8 days |
max. altitude
reached |
3290
m |
| NET 5 |
Annapurna
Sanctuary |
10 days |
max. altitude
reached |
3800 m |
| NET 6 |
Jomsom & Muktinath |
14 days |
max. altitude
reached |
3802 m |
| NET 7 |
Annapurna Circuit |
20 days |
max. altitude
reached |
5398
m |
LANGTANG REGION
Langtang Region is also very popular with trekkers. This region is very
picturesque, rich in heritage with plenty and plant and animal life. Here
the great peaks of Ganesh (7407m), Langtang Girung (7246m), Dorje Lakpa
(6975m) and many others stand majestically. This area is where the famous
Yak Cheese is produced. The Langtang National Park is one of the most
beautiful parks its famous alpine terrain.
| NET
8 |
Helambu |
10 days |
max. altitude
reached |
3595 m |
| NET
9 |
Gosaikunda |
10 days |
max. altitude
reached |
4480 m |
| NET
10 |
Langtang |
12 days |
max. altitude
reached |
3950 m |
| NET
11 |
Langtang,
Gosaikunda and Helambu |
17 days |
max. altitude
reached |
4480 m |
EVEREST REGION
Mount Everest called Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolangma by the Tibetans,
the highest mountain in the world, has been the dream of many mountaineers.
Everest Region, a hard and craggy land, is the home of the famous Sherpas,
the mountain guides. Many famous monasteries like the Tengboche are located
in the Everest region, where the famous Manu Rimdu festival takes place.
This region is most popular with trekkers, where their wish to reach the
Everest Base Camp can be fulfilled.
| NET 12 |
Everest Peek |
10 days |
max. altitude
reached |
3867 m |
| NET 13 |
Everest Base Camp |
16 days |
max. altitude
reached |
5545 m |
| NET
14 |
Everest Expedition |
22
days |
max. altitude
reached |
5545 m |
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