Are you traveling Nepal? Here are 6 reasons why trekking in Nepal is an amazing experience

From the highest cerulean mountain peaks to the deepest gorge, Trek offers all. 

Nepal is a country that has a wide range of varieties and diversities in many of its aspects. With beautiful Himalayan topography in the north and smooth land in the south, Nepal is rich in natural resources and beauty. The mountain ranges in the northern direction of the country are wonderful and beautiful to witness and to trek to. Trekking is becoming quite popular because of the thrill and the travel-experience it provides to travelers and trekkers. Trekking in Nepal also falls under this category. The adventures of trekking in the mountains and various landscapes and terrains of Nepal are wonderful to undergo. While trekking, not only the context of mountain views come into play, but trekking also provides an amazing chance to interact and observe the unique traditions and cultures of the people as well. Nepal has many diverse ethnic groups and people of many different religions living together in harmony. Many of the settlements and residents of people are located on far-off remote places.

Trek also provides the people and trekkers with the opportunity to trek and excurse to these settlements and villages of the people and observe their day-to-day life in the isolation of their location.

Trekking is an exotic adventure where trekkers can come across many unique rituals and festivals being celebrated on various settlements and destinations. The trekking trails are also adorned with beautiful mountain views, icefalls and glaciers, water-bodies of different kinds, high passes and deep gorges. The unique and idiosyncratic Nepali art and architecture are also reflected on the carvings done on many temples, palaces and various places of worship. There are many Gumbas, chortens, Bihars and monasteries that line the trekking trails and present religious countenance to trekkers. There are many Mani-stone wall carvings and colorful prayer flags that decorate the trekking trails. Undergoing trekking with these aspects of travel and exoticness makes for a truly amazing travel experience. Here are 6 reasons why trekking is amazing to undergo:

1. Gorgeous Mountain Peaks

Out of ten tallest mountain peaks in the world, Nepal is a home to eight of them.

• The world’s tallest mountain peaks, Mount Everest, lies in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

• On the Nepal-India border is Mount Kanchenjunga.

• On the same mountain range of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse lies in the Mahalangur Himal range in the Khumbu Region.

• Mount Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, also lies in the Everest region within the same mountain range as that of Everest and Lhotse.

• Another mountain peaks crossing eight-thousand meters of elevation lying on the Mahalangur range is the Cho Oyu Peak.

• With the encompassment of the Kali Gandaki River flowing through a deep gorge within the mountain is another mountain peaks located on the Annapurna Region-the peak of Dhaulagiri I.

• Lying in the Lamjung district of the Gandaki zone, Mount Manaslu is part of the Mansiri range.

• The mountain range of Annapurna, that has many peaks, lies in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Other famous mountain peaks like Machhapuchhre and Gangapurna also lies within the Annapurna mountain range.

Beside these peaks, there are many more mountain peaks that are quite beautiful and amazing to look at. The snow-covered peaks look breath-taking and trekking on the trails that bestow these magnificent views is wonderful. Trek offers these views of the mountains and a chance to get close to the peaks.

2. Diversity on Religion and Cultural Traditions

Nepal is occupied by many people who all follow different religions and have their own unique culture and customs.

Many of Nepal’s settlements are located on remote Himalayan locations. Trek lets the trekkers have close encounters with the people of remote and far-off villages and settlements. The religious and cultural diversity of the country is reflected brilliantly and can be experienced marvelously on the trekking journeys. There are many monasteries, gumbas, chortens, Bihars and various places of worship scattered throughout the trekking trails. Many ethnic villages and settlements are located on the routes of many trekking trails. Tamang, Sherpa, Gurung, Magar, Newar and Thakali people reside on various villages and settlements throughout the secluded regions and Himalayan topography. Even the capital of the country, Kathmandu, has many historically and culturally significant sites and destinations that are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List; they include:

• The Pashupatinath Temple, the holy temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and sacred to the Hindu people

• The Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world

• The Swayambhunath temple, also known as “the Monkey Temple”

• The Kathmandu Durbar Square

• Patan Durbar Square

• Bhaktapur Durbar Square

• The Changu Narayan Temple

• Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha- The Light of Asia

Besides the UNESCO listed sites, trekking also has many other monasteries and temples that cross the paths of trekkers. The Tengboche monastery in the Khumbu region is a spiritual hub of the Everest region. The settlement of Namche Bazaar offers many cultural and traditional sights along with views of tall mountains. The Muktinath temple in the Annapurna region is another famous trekking destination. The Tsum Valley in the Manaslu region is quite unique and the residents there follow centuries old rituals and practices which are still prevalent to this day. Hiking is an amazing way to get close to observing and taking part in the unique culture of the Nepali people.