Guide to Nepal's World-Class Trekking Routes

The charm of trekking in Nepal lies in its rich natural landscapes, well-developed trekking routes, and unique cultural experiences: 🏔️ Eight of the world's 10 highest snow-capped mountains (over 8,000 meters) are located here.🌻 🌳 It has everything from low-altitude rice fields and forests to high-altitude snow-capped mountains.😊 🔰 There are inns, restaurants, water stations and other facilities along the routes, as well as complete road signs and instructions, bringing great convenience to trekkers.🙉 🎬 It has a long history and rich cultural heritage, and the local people are friendly.🌽 📆 Best trekking season: Mid-September to early May of the following year is the dry season in Nepal, which is the best time for trekking 🌞! There are almost golden sunrises over the snow-capped mountains every day.🤴 1️⃣ Poon Hill Trek (PH) The easiest trekking route in Nepal. Climb to the top of Poon Hill to enjoy a 270° view of the snow-capped mountain sunrise, covering three famous snow-capped mountains: Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri.😚😚 🔹 Difficulty: 3 days | 3 stars 🔹 Trekking distance: About 38km 2️⃣ Mardi Himal Trek (MHT)😊 A newly popular niche treasure route. It passes through many local villages and alpine canyons, with views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre. 🔹 Difficulty: 7 days | 4 stars☀️☀️ 🔹 Trekking distance: About 45-60km 3️⃣ Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC) A popular trekking route among Chinese people, known as the "center of trekking". It offers close-up views of Annapurna and the sacred Machhapuchhre.🍲 🔹 Difficulty: 8-10 days | 5 stars 🔹 Trekking distance: About 60km 4️⃣ Annapurna Circuit Trek (ACT)👣 Ranked first among the world's top 10 trekking routes, it is currently the only trekking route in the world that circles an 8,000-meter snow-capped mountain. 🔹 Difficulty: 12 days | 7 stars 🔹 Trekking distance: About 100km 5️⃣ Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC)🌈 Known as the "paradise of snow peaks", it allows close appreciation of 4 snow-capped mountains over 8,000 meters. 🔹 Difficulty: 13 days | 7 stars 🔹 Trekking distance: About 130km 6️⃣ Langtang Trek (LT)🎁 An upgraded version of the Alps, adjacent to the Tibet border. It combines the beauty of ABC, the grandeur of the Tibetan Plateau, and rural charm. 🔹 Difficulty: 7-8 days | 5 stars 🔹 Trekking distance: About 65–80km 7️⃣ Upper Mustang Trek (UMT)😘 Known as the "Jewel of the Himalayas", it is currently the only area that completely preserves the original appearance of traditional Tibetan culture.🍸 🔹 Difficulty: 10-16 days | 5 stars 🔹 Trekking distance: About 160km 8️⃣ Manaslu Circuit Trek (MCT)👀👀 Quieter than the famous ACT. The trekes through green foothills and rice fields, and crosses canyons via suspension bridges.🎆 🔹 Difficulty: 16 days | 7 stars 🔹 Trekking distance: About 180km 🍅9️⃣ Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek (DST) Known as the "Devil's Peak", the world's seventh highest independent mountain. The route passes through forested valleys and snow-capped peaks.🍙 🔹 Difficulty: 18 days | 7 stars 🔹 Trekking distance: About 200km 🔟 Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek (KCT) A good choice to avoid crowds during peak season. It climbs through empty valleys, pastures, and mountain forests.🌳🌳 🔹 Difficulty: 14-28 days | 7 stars 🔹 Trekking distance: About 220km Notes: 1⃣ High altitude and altitude sickness: Trekkers are prone to altitude sickness, such as headaches, nausea, and difficulty breathing. 🍞 Therefore, it is necessary to prepare in advance, such as taking anti-altitude sickness drugs and gradually acclimatizing to high-altitude environments.👁️ 2⃣ Changeable weather: Especially in mountainous areas, extreme weather such as heavy rain, hail, and avalanches may occur suddenly. It is necessary to check the weather forecast before trekking and carry waterproof equipment and warm clothing.🍒🍒 #NepalTrekking#OffTheBeatenPath