Best hikes in Nepal

Best hikes in Nepal! Nepal is one of the most amazing countries located in the Himalayas, which is famous for its wide range of diversity. Geographically, it is divided into three different regions: the Mountain, Hilly, and Terai regions. Mountain region occupies 15% of its total area, which is full of towering peaks, high desert valleys, and tropical deep gorges. The Himalaya is a water source for some 3 billion people living around it. Besides this, the Himalayas are home to many creatures, flora & fauna, and consist of thousands of mountains, lakes, and deserts that are 2400Km long in distance, stretching from the Brahmaputra River in the east to the Indus River in the west. Most of the Himalaya is located in Nepal, which consists of 45% of the total. Below the Himalayas, there is a hilly region in Nepal that consists of 65% of the total area of Nepal. Whereas, Terai is located in the foothills, which consists of 20% of the total area.

Best Hikes in Nepal offers you top hiking routes in the Nepal Himalayas. Nepal was always an adventure destination among explorers. Besides this, there are numerous national parks and wildlife reserves where you can enjoy Jeep safaris and elephant rides with your loved ones. The capital city, Kathmandu, is not only the capital of a country but also a dense hub for heritage, art, architecture, fairs, and festivals. There is one proverb that reflects the cultural and heritage diversity of Kathmandu. It is said there are more temples than the number of houses and more festivals than the number of days in a year.

Among the above-mentioned activities, trekking and hiking are the most famous activities. However, these activities sound similar, but it has far different from each other. The walking journey, which lasts for one to two days, is normally called hiking. The walk should be pleasant to become a hike. And the walking journey, which takes more than two days and requires excessive effort, is trekking. The terrain can be difficult for trekking.

Here are the best hikes in Nepal mentioned below

Dhampus hiking

Fig: Annapurna massif as seen during Dhampus day hiking

Trip facts

• Several hours' walk
• Scenic view of Annapurna, Picturesque village, Gurung culture
• 20 km drive from Pokhara to Trailhead

Nagarkot-Changunarayan hiking

Fig: Changunarayan temple

Trip facts

• Four-hour walk
• Scenic view of Langtang, Rolwaling, and Everest
• 28 km drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot

Sarangkot hiking

Fig: Annapurna Massifs as seen from Sarangkot

Trip facts

• Several-hour walks
• Scenic view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Pokhara Valley, and Phewa Lake
• 10 km drive from Pokhara

Nagarjuna Hill hiking

Fig: Langtang range as seen during Nagarjuna Hill day hiking

Trip facts

• A few hours' walk
• Scenic view of Kathmandu valley, Langtang Range, and Ganesh Himal range
• 5 km drive from Thamel, Kathmandu, to Nagarjuna Gate.

World Peace Stupa Hiking

Fig: Peace stupa in Pokhara

Trip facts

• A few hours' walk
• Scenic view of Pokhara valley, Phewa lake, Annapurna Range, and Dhaulagiri Range
• 5 km drive from Pokhara