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The ultimate destination for anyone with a passion for the mountains, Nepal is home to some of the most famous peaks in the world.
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Trek to Everest Base Camp
Khumjung, Nepal
4.8
38.5 mi
/ 9025.6 ft gain
If you are in the mood for an epic adventure packed with amazing culture and food, and spectacular scenery, a trip to Everest Base Camp should be on your bucket list. This trip takes a lot of planning, but once you finish, is one of the most incredible and rewarding trip you will ever do. Since it is a 12 day trek, the highlights of each day are explained separately below. Enjoy!Day 01 - Fly to...
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp in the Himalayas
Dangsing, Nepal
5.0
49.7 mi
/ 13451.4 ft gain
The trek to the Annapurna Base Camp is, understandably, one of the most popular treks in Nepal. It is typically done as an out-and-back beginning in Pokhara, a short hour flight west of the capital of Kathmandu.Given the extensive trail system through Nepal, there are several variants that pass through scenic towns like Ghandruk and allow for summits of secondary peaks like Poon Hill. Even in w...
Climb Poon Hill
Ghode Pani, Nepal
4.8
If you stay in Ghorepani, you can wake up in the morning and do this side trek before you head out on the Circuit. It is approximately 45 minutes to get up to the top, so you need to wake up and leave by roughly 4:30AM depending on the time of year to make it for sunrise.Plenty of other trekkers will be doing the same, so you will have no trouble finding it. When you get to the Poon Hill Trail,...
Hike to Ghhursanbo Cave
Dhawalagiri, Nepal
5.0
From Larjung you will see signs for the Ghhursanbo cave which is just following the blue and white stripes along the trail or the "sidetrek trail" on your map. It's a very famous buddhist location as well so most of the locals should know how to guide you.Following the trail, when you arrive at the river, where it looks like a landslide left a lot of big boulders on top of the water. In the dis...
Hike to Narchyang's Waterfall
Tatopani Myagdi, Nepal
3.0
You can either take a detour and check this out on your way to Tatopani if heading from the direction of Kalopani or wake up early and check if out while you are staying in Tatopani. It is a 20 minute walk or so from Tatopani and then another 20 minutes climbing some stairs all the way up to the waterfall.Just head back along the main Road and cross the first bridge to the right and follow the ...
Climbing Gokyo Ri in the Himalayas
Namche, Nepal
5.0
Just like me a few months ago, you may have never heard of Gokyo Ri before. While many tourists choose Everest Base Camp as their trekking destination in the Himalayas, this spot is a true gem and a favorite amongst many locals. And while both Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Ri are about the same height (around 5,360 metes or 17,585 ft), Gokyo Ri offers the much greater view. You’ll find yourself a...
Backpack the Annapurna Circuit Trek
Besisahar, Nepal
5.0
145 mi
/ 15014 ft gain
The Annapurna Circuit Trek continually ranks as one of the most famous and popular treks in the entire world. This route will take you through lush lower valleys, alpine apple orchards, and high-altitude icy climates, eventually reaching the crux of the entire trip on Thorong-La Pass at 17,770 ft.One of the biggest attractions of this trek is that once you reach Jomsom on Day 12, there are bus ...
Soak in Jhinu Hot Spring in the Modi Khola Valley
Ghandruk, Nepal
4.0
No trek to (or back from) Annapurna Base Camp in the Himalayas is complete without stopping at the Jhinu Hot Springs, just a short 15-20 hike down to the bottom of the Modi Khola river canyon from the village and tea houses of Jhinu Danda.
Often a caretaker or priest will request a small donation to help maintain the pools (and well worth it) and during busier times of the year snacks and a wel...
Trek the Ghorepani - Ghandruk Loop
Ghode Pani, Nepal
5.0
/ 4156.8 ft gain
For those who find themselves in the beautiful country of Nepal without the time to devote to a lengthier trek like the Annapurna Base Camp (7-10 days) or Everest Base Camp (12-14 days) treks, the Ghorepani - Ghandruk trek is an excellent option. Probably most known for its panoramic sunrise views from Poon Hill, this trek packs in some of the best that the Annapurna range has to offer in the s...
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