Tour Guide, Kathmandu, Nepal
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#1 Mini Manaslu Trek (4100m)
Mini Manaslu Trek is a part of Manaslu circuit trek. It is one of the short treks in Nepal in the Manaslu region (Larke Pass 5100m). Your highest sleeping night will be at Bhimtang (3700m) in this mini Manaslu Trek. Thus, the next day you will hike to Ponkar Lake (4100m) and back to Bhimtang for the night.
This short version trek of Manaslu circuit offers you nearly a massif with the world eight highest Mountain. That is Malasu (8156m) as closely as approximately 11km and many more other snowcapped peaks. This trek will be nature and cultural trek. You can see there two of the most beautiful lakes in high Himalaya, trek through a wilderness, waterfalls and alongside a river. The Trek would be one of the best times in March to May because of blooming colourful rhododendron. It is only 4 days trek, one-day hiking to Ponkar lake and 2 days driving journey (first and last day).
#2 Mardi Himal Trek (4200m)
Mardi Himal Trek is one of the short treks just outskirt of Pokhara. It is an epic trail trekking in Nepal. Mardi Himal is a wildness trek in Annapurna region, Nepal. Mardi Himal viewpoint provides you with a scenic and panorama views of Annapurna range and Pokhara valley across green valleys. This trek can do 5 days to 7 days. There are 4 points to start or end this trek and you may combine Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Your sleeping place elevation will be at high camp (3800m). The Trek would be one of the best times from March to May because of blooming colourful rhododendron.
#3 Khopra Trek (4600m)
Khopra Trek offers a wide and deep range view of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. It brings you just near shadow to mount Annapurna south and Hiuchulu peak. Khopra Trek can do within 6 days to 7 days from Pokhara. This trekking trail passes the most popular and short trek Ghorepani Poon Trek. There is another route to end instead of Ghorepani route that takes you to a hot spring (Tatopani). You can see wildness en route of this trek and rural life with cultural things. The Trek would be one of the best times from March to May because of blooming colourful rhododendron. Maximum sleeping elevation will be at Khopra Danda (4020m) and next day may hike to Khayer Lake (4727m).
#4 Mohare Danda Trek (3300m)
Mohare Danda Trek is one of the short treks and best trek in Nepal nearby Pokhara. This trek duration is 5 to 6 days Pokhara to Pokhara. It is an eco-community lodge trek. Mohare Danda is another option trek of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. This trek probably much less crowded trekking route than Ghorepani. It offers panoramic views of Annapurna ranges including a massif with the world’s seventh-highest Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m). The Trek would be one of the best times from March to May because of blooming colourful rhododendron. You can choose Mohare Danda is one of the short treks in Nepal.
#5 Ghorepani Poon Hill trek (3210m)
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the first-class destination as a short trek in Nepal nearby Pokhara. Poon Hill Trek duration is between 3 days to 5 days. This trek provides you scenic panorama views of Annapurna range including a massif with Mount Dhaulagiri. It is the crowded trekking route in Nepal. You can see also the cultural and natural beauties of the region. The Trek would be one of the best times from March to May because of blooming colourful rhododendron. Your maximum sleeping elevation will be at Ghorepani Deurali (2800m) and next day an early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m).
#6 Mini Langtang Trek with Gosainkunda (4600m)
Mini Langtang Trek, or known as Gosainkunda trek, is one of the short treks nearby Kathmandu. Gosainkunda is a sacred lake in Langtang, the national park at 4410m. According to Hinduism, this lake is related to Lord Shiva. This trek offers scenic panorama range views of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri. Your maximum sleeping altitude will be at Gosainkunda (4410m). This trek duration is about 6 days to 8 days. If you prefer with a pass of 4600m, then it takes 8 days Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
#7 Everest View Trekking (3860m)
Everest view trekking is one of the short treks in Nepal in the Everest region. This trek duration can be 5 days to 7 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. The region falls in Sagarmatha National Park. Everest view trekking definitely offers views of the world highest Mount Everest including many other peaks. You can see in this trek a cultural of the world’s strongest people, known as Sherpa. They are the king of mountaineering. You need to take a domestic flight to/from Lukla for this trek. Sometime there will be a hassle of flights due to bad weather. The region trekking keeps too busy because of a Classic Everest Base Camp Trekking. Your sleeping altitude will be 3440m (5 days trek) or 3800m (7 days trek).
#8 Annapurna Base Camp Trek (4130m)
Annapurna Base Camp Trek, or known as ABC Trek, is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. The most trekkers alternatively follow ABC trek if there is a hassle of flights to Lukla. So, Annapurna Base Camp is also as high busy as Everest Base Camp Trek or probably more crowded than EBC. Annapurna Base Camp elevation is approximately 4200m, your highest night for sleeping during the trek. There is an option to avoid that elevation if you sleep at Machhapucchare Base Camp, known as MBC (3700m) and hike to ABC next day early morning. This trek offers spectacular mountain views with 360 degrees. ABC trek also provides you with cultural activities of local living life. This trek can be finished 6 to 7 days from Pokhara.
#9 Langtang Valley Trek (3800m)
Langtang Valley Trek is one of the nearest treks to the north from Kathmandu and it is a short trek. Langtang valley offers one of the ethnic groups of Tamang cultural en route. Langtang Trek duration is 8 days in the normal itinerary, including first and last days for travelling journey. The maximum sleeping altitude will be 3870m. For a day hiking, you may go to Kyangjing Ri (4600m) just above your lodge or for 360-degree views from Tsergo Ri (4984m). Langtang is returned already in a normal situation after a mega earthquake of 15 May 2015. The number of deaths was 310; it included 176 locals, 80 trekkers, and 10 army persons and still, some of them are missing. There was a huge avalanche because of 7.8 magnitudes divested earthquake.
#10 Pikey Peak Trek (4065m)
Pikey Peak Trek is an optional trek to for Mount Everest view if the weather supports the day. It is a scenic village view along the highway. It offers long-range mountain views including the world’s highest Mount Everest. The Everest view will be approximately 67km to the east from Pikes Peak viewpoint. If you trek into Everest region, then can be 27km Mount Everest, such a way if you trek up to Tyangboche then 23km far way Mt. Everest. This trek has no hassles about domestic flight because there is road access to/from Dhap or Phaplu. There is an option by taking a domestic flight as well. This trek takes 5 days to 8 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu). Your highest sleeping point will be at Pikey Peak Phedi (3490m) and viewpoint or Pikey Peak (4065m). Pikey Peak Route is a cultural route trek. It is about 6 hours drive from Kathmandu to start the trek.