Nepal is geographically best place for trekking. It is a landlocked country located in South Asia with China in the north and India in the south, east and west. It occupies 1,47,181 sq. km of land and lies between co-ordinates 28°00’N and 84°00’E. The entire distance from east to west is about 800km while from north to south is only 150 to 250km. Nepal has vast water systems which drain south into India. The country can be divided into three main geographical regions: Himalayan region, mid hill region and the Tarai region. The highest point in the country is Mt. Everest (8,848 m) while the lowest point is in the Tarai plains of Kechana Kalan in Jhapa (60 m).
In recent years, Nepal has become a popular trekking destination in the world. You can enjoy mild walks to the breathtaking treks in the same country. There are many trekking trails option for one who really wants to explore the nature and see the mountains from closest view within long or short period of time. It possesses 8 out of the 10 highest peaks in the world. Most adventurous and challenging trekking trails are Everest base camp trekking, Annapurna base camp trekking, Manaslu trek, Kanchanjunga trek, Langtang region trek, Dolpo trek, Mustang trek, Poonhill trek etc as well as tourists can also experience villages tour trekking, home stay trekking and trekking around the Kathmandu valley which takes 1 or 2 days to complete. It is best choice for those enthusiastic tourists who have a short time to explore the unlimited local cultural and natural beauties of Nepal. Also, it has been attracting tourists, researchers and photographers who desire to see the culture and tradition of people, religious sites and different world heritages sites. It makes trekking in Nepal more desirable and delightful.
