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Trekking
For most of the travellers trekking in the Himalaya is the whole reason for visiting Nepal. Containing eight of the world's ten highest peaks - including, of course, Everest - Nepal's 800km link in the Himalayan chain puts all other attractions in the shade. More than just majestic scenery, the "Abode of Snow" is also the home of Sherpas, yaks, yetis and snow leopards. Nepal's trekking regions take in all parts of the country. A huge area covering nearly the entire northern half of Nepal, span an incredible diversity of terrain and cultures, linked by an ancient and still very functional network of foot trails. Trekking needn't be expensive nor agonizingly difficult. Most treks follow established routes. Trails are often steep but you walk at your own pace, and no standard trek goes higher than about 5500m. A typical day's walk lasts from five to seven hours and involves a number of ascents and descents. On an organized camping trek the day is run to a remarkably tight schedule.

Camping Trekking
A skilled guide will explain the culture, society and the nature where you walk. A cook will prepare very nutritious food and other crew members carry all the camping and cooking equipment and food. You will only have to carry your own daypack and camera. This will give you plenty of time to enjoy the nature.

Teahouse Trekking
In popular trekking area, there are lodges and inns run by the local people where you can eat and sleep. You just trek together with a guide who will show and tell you about the most beautiful and interesting places. With a porter taking most of your gear, you only have to carry a small pack containing the things you need during the day.

Jomsom trek is an acknowledged classic: an ideal sampler of Himalayan scenery and culture and the most developed stretch of trail in Nepal. It reputed in Nepalese as a skyline trek. Jomsom is the gateway of the Nepal's hidden treasure" Mustang", the trekker can see the landscape of mustang and reach to the Hindu's and Buddhist's sacred pilgrimage Muktinath.

The aptly named Annapurna Sanctuary is the most intensely scenic short trek in Nepal. Once past this sanctuary "gate", it stumbles across moraines to a cluster of huts and to the "Annapurna Base Camp". This trek is one of the beautiful trekking routes in Annapurna area with the height of 4200 meter which offers you a magnificent view of the Annapurna range and a mixed culture of Gurung and Magars.You will be passing through beautiful villages, forests and hot springs

TheAnnapurna Circuit is a challenging but rewarding 3-week trek with excellent views, plenty of cultural contact and the greatest net vertical gain of all the popular routes. This trek provides you dramatic changes in landscape, culture and climate. It will take you to the sacred shrine of Muktinath in the Mustang district. From Pokhara to Mustang, you can enjoy terraced hills, forests, alpine pastures and villages from different cultures. The toughest part of the trek is to cross the high mountain pass of Thorung La (5416 meters).

Helambu is great for short treks: access from Kathmandu is easy, and an extensive trail network enables you to tailor a circuit to your schedule. The area spans a wide elevation range- there's a lot of up and down. Dominantly Sherpa and Tamang races have their homes there.The trekkers come in contact with temperate forests, snowy peaks which give the feeling of heaven.

The Langtang Trek can be done in as little as a week, but day hikes in the upper valley are sure to detain you for at least another 2-3 days. The trekkers get opportunity to travel through pristine forests to the village of Ghoda Tabala, where the valley of langtang opens. Langtang accommodates Himalayan river plain which provide beautiful camping sites,spectacular peaks and wide glaciers.

If you haven't time to do the full Jomosom trek, you can get a taster of it by turning the first half into a circuit of 5-7 days. The route of Ghandruk-Ghorepani Trek ambles through steep, lush hill country, taking in some lovely Gurung villages and , weather permitting, rewarding you with outstanding views of the Annapurnas, Dhawalagiri and Machhapuchhre from the top of Poon Hill. The Poon Hill is one of the best points for a camera to catch the Panoramic Himalaya.

North of Pokhara:
Nearly 60% of all trekking permits are issued for the Annapurna region north of Pokhara. the popularity is well deserved, since nowhere else do you get such a rich feast of spectacular scenery and varied hill culture. You will encounter many ethnic groups and therefore gain a good understanding of the cultural differences in Nepal.

North of Kathmandu:
Trekking North of Kathmandu is curiously underrated and uncrowded. The most accessible of all the trekking regions, it's well suited to 1-2 week itineraries, which is handy if you're trying to cram a trek into a short stay in Nepal. It offers deep and narrow valleys as well as high mountains. This is the homeland of Sherpa, Brahman and Chetri. You will come upon many cultural spots and pilgrimage sites.

Solu-Khumbu / Everest Area (Including Base Camp):
Solu-Khumbu is the district southwest of Mt. Everest. The area is populated by Sherpas in its higher parts and Tamangs and Rais in the lower parts. Mt. Everest and several other peaks over 8000m are natural gems in this area. Solu-Khumbu is known as the roof of the world. This is the home of Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world. You can either travel by bus to Jiri and then walk to Everest Base Camp in 2-3 weeks or fly to Lukla.

The most incredible trek in this part of Nepal is to the foot of Kanchenjunga, at 8586m the 3rd highest peak in the world. The starting point can be Basantapur or Taplejung by road, or Tumlingtar or Taplejung by air. Remoteness of Nepal, high altitude and High Mountain passes, culture and the untouched nature is the top attractions of this trek.

Makalu Base Camp, a 3-week trek from Hile up the Arun Valley and over the Shipton La (4127m), passes through the wild and remote Makalu-Barun National Park and the contiguous Makalu-Barun Conservation Area. It takes about 20 hrs drives to the starting point of the trek called hill or 45 minutes fly to Tumlingtar. Trekkers can enjoy both Hindus and Buddhist culture. Magnificent view over Mt. Everest, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Kanchanjunga etc. can be seen.

Eastern Nepal:
Different ethnic groups inhabit the east of Nepal. This area generally receives more rainfall which increase the agricultural productivity. The rhododendron forests and the spectacular mountain scenario form the main attractions.

Everest Base Camp Trek takes about 3 weeks and reaches a maximum height of 5545m at Kala Pattar, a small peak offering fine views of Mt. Everest. A few days trek from Lukla on the highland, takes you to the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park and the town of Namche Bazaar- the gateway of Everest Trek. You can go further from here either to Gokyo Lake or to the Everest Base Camp. Physically, this trek is hard because of the high altitude you are walking on.

Dolpo is an enormous, isolated district northwest of Dhaulagiri and bordering Tibet, the western half of which has been set aside as Shephoksundo National Park. Dolpo lies between Dhorpatan and Rara, and the trek takes 1-2 weeks.This area is like a paradise, a nature experience you can not imagine. Crossing over high and challenging mountain passes and old villages.

"Mustang"is a Tibetan lost valley and stands as a hidden treasure of Nepal. It is the high desert region north of Jomosom. Trekkers can enjoy visiting the Tibetans there and the most mystic landscape. It seems that "Mustang" is totally independent as the regional king "Mustangee Raja" is still ruling the area.

It takes 3 weeks to trek Around Manaslu, a challenging circuit east of the Annapurna area that ventures into extremely remote country and over a 5200m pass. The trekking route around Manaslu Himal is such a fascinating trip with great Himalayan view and a bit challenge at the same time. This route is not crowded with individual trekkers at all. Exploring the highland villages of Nepal thrills a trekker to cross over a pass (Larkya La) which is the tough part of this trek.

The Wild West:
The far west area of Nepal is rarely visited by tourists. Coming here is like traveling backwards in time. In this area it is very difficult to travel alone - there is hardly any teahouses or inns to eat or sleep in. But it is perfect for a camping trek. The area is extremely beautiful and very different from other parts of Nepal - majestic forests and a wonderful Himalayan scenery.

Restricted Areas:
Since 1991, it is possible to get permission to enter former restricted areas. The restrictions are to protect the environment and culture of these remote regions. Each group will be assigned a special "Environmental Officer" who will accompany during the trekking period.

	Annapurna Circuit (18-21 days)	Moderate-Difficult
	Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (10-12 days)	Moderate
	Jomsom-Muktinath Trek (10 days)	Easy
	Ghandruk-Ghorepani Trek (5-7 days)	Easy

	Helambu Trek (7 days)	Easy-Moderate
	Langtang Trek (10-15 days)	Moderate

	Kanchanjunga Base Camp (21-35 days)	Easy-Moderate
	Makalu Base Camp (21-28 days)	Difficult-Moderate

	Mustang (12 days)	Moderate
	Manaslu Round (24 days)	Moderate-Difficult