Major Teahouse or Lodging Base Trekking

Annapurna Region Trekking:

Central Nepal is dominated by Annapurna Himal and the town of Pokhara, Nepal's most beautiful city with rich of cultural and natural beauties, a perfect place with pleasant temperature. There are 3 major trekking routes in this region: to the Annapurna Sanctuary (Annapurna Base Camp), to Jomsom and a circuit of the entire Annapurna massif. Pokhara is also a good starting or ending or both place for a number of shorter treks.

The ancient Kingdom of Lo-Manathang (Mustang) is also geographically a part of the Ananpurna Region, but because treks to Mustang are subject to special restrictions, about 1,000 trekkers are allowed to go three each year. In fact this is the most expensive trekking route in Nepal.

Annapurna Region is the most popular trekking routes in Nepal. In 1999, there were more than 76,000 trekkers had done treks in this Nepal's classic routes. The area is easily accessible, hotels or Lodge (Tea House) in the hills are plentiful and treks here offer good scenery of both high mountains and Lowland villages.

Short Treks near Pokhara

Most of the treks described in this site last several weeks but one of the attractions of the Pokhara region is the opportunity to make short treks ranging from a few hours to a week. If you don't have enough time for one of the longer treks or don't think you are ready for one, you can cobble together an interesting trek from parts of longer treks, many find short treks begin and end near Pokhara. You can reach the starting points of these treks with a short journey by bus or taxi. Try one of the following:

Everest Region Trekking:

The name "Everest" is magic in itself. Everest (8848m.) is called "SAGARMATHA" in Nepali - "Higher than the Sky" and "CHHOMOLUNGMA" in Tibetan - "Mother Goddess of the Earth".

The Mount Everest or Solu Khumbu region is one of the most popular trekking areas in Nepal - tinged with the romance of being so close to the highest mountain in the world. The route lies in the highest wildlife reserve in the world, the Sagarmatha National Park. It covers an area of 1,148 sq. km. of Himalayan ecological zone. The park altitudes range from 2,845m at Monju to the top of the world, UNESCO listed the park as a World Heritage Site in 1979 for its unique natural, cultural and landscape characteristics.

A trek in this region follows the course of the Dudh Kosi, the 'River of Milk', gradually climbing through forests of rhododendron and magnolia. It takes one to the foothills of the mightiest of the mountains in the world. En route, one traverses through rhododendron and pine forests, rivers, Sherpa villages and Buddhist Monasteries from temperate to snow line regions. The Himalayas are best seen on this trek as one traces the main route through the Khumbu region from the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. Trekkers get a close view of the world's greatest mountains, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawache and many other unnamed mountains and peaks.

For the people of this exotic region, the hard grind in the daily life in the high Himalayas is interrupted by seasons of feasts and festivals, marked by dancing and general merry making. Most festivals are of religious nature and centre on the temples and monasteries, with rites conducted by lamas (priests). These festivals are spread out through the full moon days of May, June, July, August and November in different sections of the Himalayas. While the Sherpas are the most predominant people of Solukhumbu, in the lower region of Solu, the Khaling Rai culture prevails as well. In Khumbu where agriculture land is limited, livestock raising and trade is more important, while Solu with less severe winters grows a variety of staple crops.

Langtang Region Trekking:

The Langtang Valley lies to the North of kathmandu on the borders of Tibet. It is a beautiful alpine region containing some prime examples of temperate and sub alpine vegetation. Langtang is one of the most accessible trekking regions in Nepal but nevertheless offers a wilderness experience without the sometimes arduous travel involved.

Whilst the area cannot boast any of the Himalayan giants, the scenery is every bit as spectacular as that found on the more popular trails. Because it is far less frequented, many people who travel this region speak of a real sense of adventure.

A visit to the Langtang valley offers an opportunity to explore Tamang culture and villages, climb small peaks and visit glaciers at a more comfortable altitude than other trekking regions. A day to rest at Kyangjin Gompa allows time for exploration of the extensive glacier system in the higher valley and small peak climbs.

Treks can be varied, by either a return to the road head at Dhunche for the journey back to Kathmandu or alternatively extending a further six days to trek via the Sacred Lakes of Gosainkund(4300 meters) and the Helambu region. Helambu region lies to the south of the Langtang regions, it is a lush area to the north of Kathmandu inhabited by Sherpa and Tamang people. The Sherpas of this region are very different in their practices from their cousins in the Everest region. The region contains some beautiful forests and very interesting villages. This area is easily accessible from Kathmandu and is ideal for people with less time.

Ganesh Himal Trekking:

The Ganesh Himal is named after the elephant-headed God of Good Fortune. The Ganesh Himal can clearly be seen from Kathmandu Valley. The Ganesh Range Peaks (Ganesh I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III, Ganesh IV) stand out like crystal, that is the "Great Himalayan Chain" forming the skyline. This great Himalayan massif is contained between the valley of the Buri Gandaki in the west and Bhote Koshi in the east, which becomes Trishuli Khola in the lower section.

Trekking in Ganesh himal region is enriched with its rich Flora: the impressive display of berberis, primula, orchids and a variety of Ferns, the valleys set ablaze by yellow blossoms of double Jasmine, the forest dense with Spanish oak, blue pine, and in spring time blossoming of the rhododendron set whole forest alight in spectacular arrays of color. Another feature includes the abundance of crystals which is regarded valuable and precious stone. The trekking route passes through quite Tamang villages, hot spas, gorges and glaciers and magnificent sceneries. Ganesh Himal Trekking can be organized only camping.

From the Singla Top the Manaslu massif, with Manaslu (8163m.) poking up from behind the Ganesh Himal appears before you. To the northwest is the Ganesh Himal and at other side looms Langtang Himal. Ganesh (7406m.) and her sisters jut up from the valley below like large crystals thrust out of the earth, creating a stunning panorama of glaciers, peaks, rock, snow, and ice.