Everest Region Trekking

The Khumbu or Everest region is the most popular trekking area in Nepal. Revered as Chomolungma (goddess mother of the world) by Tibetans and called Sagarmatha (goddess of the sky) in Nepal, Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world. Everest region has four 8,000m plus grand peaks such as Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), and Cho Oyu (8,201m), including the world's highest Mt Everest (8,848m).

Everest region attracts many trekkers than any other mountains in the world. Solu Khumbu is justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain (8848 m), but also for its Sherpa villages and monasteries. Alluring birds like the golden eagle, snow pigeon, red-billed and yellow-billed choughs and flowers like rhododendron, magnolias, blue pine, chir pine, juniper and hemlock make the trekking a delight for nature lovers. The main goal of the trekkers to the Everest region is to observe the world highest mountain along with the worlds other three highest mountains.

Annapurna Region Trekking

The Annapurna region is situated in middle north Nepal and is defined by the Kali Gandaki River to the west, the Marshyangdi and Dudh Khola valleys to the east, the Pokhara valley to the south and the Himalaya foothills that run along the Nepal-Tibetan border to the north of both high mountains and lowland villages.

The Annapurna trekking region consists of the beautiful ranges of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri consisting Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhere, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Dhampus peak, Himchuli, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Tharpu Chuli, Singu Chuli, Pisang peak and many more.

Annapurna region has many diversity of the country such as close view of the snow capped mountain, mid hill range, hot spring, diverse culture and traditions and many more. This area is easily accessible, hotels in the hills are plentiful, and treks here offer good scenery.

Langtang Region Trekking

The Lang tang region is another popular trek in Nepal as it is accessible from Kathmandu, straight north, which enjoys snow covered mountain peaks, a mild climate, and friendly hospitable inhabitants. It is an ideal trek almost year round each area of Lang tang region itself is a good choice for those with limited time. Lang tang trekking offers experiences that could not be found elsewhere. The trails are challenging with long, steep climbs and descents, often through deep forests or across glacier mountain views and interesting villages with well-established lodges. Lang tang has over 70 glaciers of varying sizes; the Lang tang and Ganesh Himal mountain ranges and high altitude lades including Gosainkunda, Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda, Dudhkunda etc.

Restricted Area Trekking

There are many parts of Nepal into which the entry of foreigners is strictly controlled. There are many influences on the decision to open or close certain parts of Nepal to foreigners. You should check with a trekking agency or the central immigration office before planning an unusual trek. You must also pay for a Nepal government official to accompany you throughout the trek permits & formalities. A trek to a restricted area must be arranged as a fully equipped organized trek through a registered trekking agency using tents, Sherpa staff, cooks and porters. The trekking agency arranges the permit through a series of applications, guarantees and letters and requires process. You may not trek alone; there must be at least two trekkers in each group. For some areas there is a limit to the number of trekkers per season. There is no system of advance reservation, and no clear indication of what will happen if the quota is reached the day before you make an application. The liaison officer is supposed to handle all the formalities with police and government offices en route.