Whether you are a mountain lover or like to live on the low lands, trekking through the peaks and villages of Nepal allows you to see and feel the charm of truly magnificent Nepal. Nepal is located in South Asia and is situated between China and India. In Nepal trekking tours are arranged and organized by tour operators.
While trekking through Nepal, travelers and tourists get an unforgettable experience of Nepal’s unbeatable natural beauty, its culture, its outstanding mountains and scenic villages.
Meet the Natives of Nepal while Trekking in Nepal
Trekking in Nepal and passing through the picturesque villages allows you to meet the native villagers who belong to the ethnic groups like Sherpas, Magars, Gurungs and Tamangs in the highlands and Bramins, Chhetris and Newars in the plains or lowlands. These people live a simple life, dressed in their cultural clothes and giving a friendly nod to welcome tourists to their land. They share the warmth and the charm of their land with the visitors.
Trekking in Nepal takes you to the Highest Peak in the world
As soon as you start trekking the Himalayas, the mountains will start casting a spell on you. The enchanted scenes, snow covered peaks projecting hundreds of feet above the high clouds. Extending over 2,400 km (1,488 mi.),the mountainous range has the world’s highest mountain, mount Everest (also known as Sagarmatha) and high peaks like Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Annapurna, Nanga parbat and Namcha Barwa.
Nepal Trek packages available for tourists
For the tourists who wish to trek and experience Nepal, there are trekking packages to suit all budgets.
Camping, Fully Organized Nepal Treks
Tour operators will arrange your trekking permits. Camps, meals, equipment and any transportation (air or ground) will be taken care of. All you have to do is observe and experience the beauty of nature.
Tea Houses/Lodge Packages If you want to skip camping, you can opt for a stay in the Tea Houses and Lodges. You will be served nice meals and stay in comfortable rooms.
Tourists will find guides who can take them for a day’s trekking. Tourists require trekking permits and the fee depends on the area your are interested in trekking and the number of the days.
Trekking Area
Permit Fee
Rara and other areas
$5 per week
$10 per week (after 4th week)
Dolpa* and Kanchanjunga*
Less than 1% of all trekkers tour here
$10 per week
$20 per week (After 4th week)
Manaslu*
$75 per week (Low season)
$90 (High season)
Mustang* and Upper Dolpa*
$ 700
$10 per Day (after first 10 days)
* Through registered trekking agencies only.
Best Season for Nepal Trekking
You can plan your visit to Nepal in any month. The best months to travel in Nepal are late September to November and early spring (February to March). These is the best times as the country side is lush and green and there are many colorful festivals.
