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.

3. Natural Beauty

The land terrain of Nepal is rich in water-bodies and verdant forests and woodlands.

The trekking trails often go through rich and lush vegetations and foliages. The forests and woodlands of Nepal are also a home to various endangered species of plants and animals. Nepal has eleven national parks, two wildlife reserves, six conservation areas and one Hunting reserve. The forests and woodlands are rich in flora and fauna and trek presents the opportunity to trudge through beautiful acreages of natural beauty. The forests provide a ravishing experience and the endangered animals and bird species can also be seen while on the trekking trail. Among the eleven national parks, the Chitwan National Park and the Sagarmatha National Park are listed on UNESCO World Natural Sites list. The trekking trails often take the trekkers and travelers through the natural parks and conservation areas, making the experience of trek all the more thrilling.

4. Rich on Water-resources

Nepal is the second-richest country in regards to water-resources.

Because of this, Trek presents trails that pass through many rivers, rivulets, lakes and streams. Glaciers, water-falls and water basins make the terrain of the regions beautiful and brim with life. The Tilicho Lake in the Manang distinct of Nepal is considered as the highest-located lake in the world. The sapphire Gokyo Lakes in the Everest region are considered as scared and religiously important to the Hindu people. Trek is a cacophony of natural sublimity. Rara Lake in the Karnali region is one of the largest and the deepest lakes in the world. These lakes and rivers sustain the biodiversity and ecological life of the forests and terrains, and harbor various aquatic life as well. The Lake-side city of Pokhara offers travelers with serene boat-rides on the Fewa Lake. Trek also incorporates water-sports like rafting and boating also, providing the trekkers and travelers with adventure activities that are amazingly fun and safe to do.

5. Trek offers experiences of heterogenic Climate and Weather

Because of Nepal’s unique land topography, it also has many climatic variations and weather conditions throughout.

Beginning from moderate climatic conditions from the capitol, the northern highlands have Tundra climate. The foothills of the mountains generally offer alpine weather conditions and Trek lets the trekkers and travelers experience a wide variance of temperature, humidity and precipitation moving from lowlands to higher elevations. These variations in the climate are responsible for the sustenance of wildlife and vegetations that the people on the remote settlements rely upon for their livelihood. Trek is usually undergone from the months of March to May and September to December as the weather conditions during these months are quite suitable for trekking. The clouds, fog and mists clear up and clear views of the mountains peaks emerge for trekkers to behold.

6. Unique Nepali Art and Architecture

Nepali art and architectural styles are prevalent on most of the temples and old palaces that are destinations for various trekking journeys. Nepali art of opulent Maithili paintings and colorful Thanka paintings are unique and lovely to see. Their decorations of the interiors of the monasteries and temples make visits to these destinations worthwhile. Intricate carvings done on woods, stones and metals mark the dexterity of Nepali art. The unique architectural styles constructed on temples, gumbas, monasteries and palaces reflect the historical and cultural significance of these settings brilliantly. Usually, Nepali architecture revolves around these specific construction styles:

• The Pagoda style (The Changu Narayan temple)

• The Gompa Style (The Bouddhanath Stupa)

• The Shikhara Style (Kathmandu Durbar Square)

Besides the major architectural style and construction methods, Trek also allows trekkers and travelers to experience architectural marvels of Pati Pauwas, intricate stone inscriptions, statues of various Gods and Goddesses and carvings of opulent dragon water-sprouts.

Trek is a combination of viewing magnificent mountain peaks, hiking to the base camps of the tall peaks, going through various trails that are enveloped with the natural pulchritude of the country and observe and experience the traditions and cultures of the people. Trek allows one to visit various places of worship, excurse to natural destinations like the deepest gorge or the highest pass and travel to historically significant sites and destinations. Trek is relatively cheaper as well, and the development of fast payment methods like using credit cards (American Express, Master Cards and Visa Cards), wire transfers or others have made travelling and corresponding in Nepal quite easy. Because of Nepal’s natural beauty and its exotic flair, there was a famous motion picture made as well based on the Himalayas of the country called Himalaya, directed by Eric Valli. It was the first Nepalese film nominated at the Academy Awards.

Thus, considering the abovementioned aspects, Trek is certainly an amazing experience. Beside the mentioned aspects, Nepal has lots more to offer and is infinitely broad in its endeavors of beauty. Trek is a wonderful opportunity that incorporates various heterogeneous aspects of the country and lets the traveler experience these aspects in one go.

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