Nepal, a Himalayan country famous for Mount Everest and as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, is bordered to the north by China and to the south, east, and west by India. Its total land area is 147,181 square kilometers, with geographical coordinates of 28°00’N 84°00’E. Nepal falls in the temperate zone north of the Tropic of Cancer and comprises three basic regions: Mountainous, Hilly, and Plain. UNESCO has enlisted many places in Nepal as World Cultural and Natural Heritage sites.
Nepal has six distinct and diverse vegetation zones ranging from Tropical below 1,000 meters to the snowline above 4,000 meters, each well populated with appropriate flora and fauna. Nepal offers various adventurous and relaxed travel destinations for families and individuals, including wilderness and exploration activities such as mountain biking, bungee jumping, rock climbing, canyoning, meditation, yoga, mountain climbing, trekking, bird watching, mountain flights, paragliding, exploring waterways by raft, kayak, or canoe, and jungle safaris in the Terai region.
Nepal is a dream destination for travelers who wish to see the mountains up close. It has eight out of the ten highest peaks in the world, and it attracts tourists, researchers, and photographers who want to experience the culture and tradition of the people, religious sites, and different world heritage sites.
Trekking is one of the most popular activities for tourists in Nepal, with numerous trekking trails ranging from 1-2 days to several months. Some of the famous trails include Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Mustang, Dolpo, Manaslu, and Kanchanjunga. Tourists can also experience village tours, home stay trekking, and trekking around the Kathmandu valley, which takes one or two days to complete.
The best season for trekking in Nepal is from October to December when the weather is often dry and warm, and the mountain ranges are overwhelming. December to February is still considered a good period for trekking, even though the weather is relatively chilly at high altitudes. March, April, and May offer better weather for trekkers, with superb wildflowers and fascinating rhododendron forests. Even during the monsoon season (June to August), trekking is possible in shadow areas of the Himalayas like Annapurna circuit, Manang valley, Dolpo, and Mustang.
There are two common trekking styles in Nepal: Tea house and camping trek. In the Tea House Trek style, overnight stays and meals services are taken from tea houses and lodges during the trip. In the Camping Trek style, all food and camping equipment are carried together with the team of guides, cooks, and porters who also take care of all the logistical details, camp set-ups, and prepare delicious meals. These arrangements can be on behalf of an individual or a group of customers.
