Nepal is the nest of several mountains including the tallest mountains in the world. It has several other stunning natural landscapes, flora fauna and waterfalls. The best thing about Nepal are rich in heritage, with numerous temples and appealing monasteries, the ancient historical sites are home to UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES. Thus, Nepal is becoming the traveler’s ultimate dream destination across the whole globe. Visiting Nepal, at least once in a lifetime and doing some travel activities whether in the City, or safari in the tropical jungle, or thrilling adventure trekking in the high Himalayas or into the fold of scenic hilly region is like a vow of life. The unique and mysterious cultures, traditions, religions and villages are other glorious things to see in Nepal. The genuine adventure peak climbing and exhilarating trekking activities in lower altitudes or at the highlander landscapes, several astonishing passes with mesmerizing views, and tempting wildlife safari or panoramic Mountain flight into Everest region will accomplish completely the traveler’s desires in Nepal. There are several tours and travel activities however traveler's best choices lists in Nepal for the years 2024 and 2025 are as follows.
The Best Travel Destination in Nepal 2024
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Everest Three High Passes Trek
The Everest 3-high passes trek is one of the adventurous opportunities for incredible scenes of the mountains through rocky, sloppy hills and is popular for those who want to have an adventure and mountain magic challenging trip. Three high passes Everest trekking is worth to experiences Historical valleys such as Chhukung Valley (Eastern nomadic Alley), Khumbu Valley (Prime Himalayan Alley), Gokyo Valley (holy Alley), and Thame Valley ( Bhote or Northern nomadic Alley) also ancient knowledge of Nomadic era, pilgrimage era, Trans- Himalayan era and settlement era of Khumbu. This trek is a bit away from crowded trekkers and takes you at least 9 times above 5000 meters altitude. So that, you will be perfectly acclimatized. The three major passes Kongmala pass (5535 mtr.) Chola pass (5420mtr) and Renjola pass (5370mtr) provide astonishing scenes of the massive Mahalangur Range Mountains Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho oyu, Nuptse, Amadablam, Tawache, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Bharunche, Gyzungkhang, Ngozumba, Kwangde and uncountable other related snow caped mountains including famous trekking climbing peaks. The world-dominating glaciers walking and crossing over may provide a taste of adventure experiences. So, several adventure lovers strongly recommend this trek for excess experiences of adventurous joy in the close lap of the hidden Himalayas.
EBC-Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest base camp is the most popular trekking destination in the world. Whether people have fewer adventurous experiences or have wide thrilling experiences, everybody makes a dream of at least step once into the legendary Everest base camp in a lifetime. Most outfitters, adventure lovers, and travelers around the world aim to be at base camp for a lifetime holiday’s rewards and memory of the highest peak of the world. Sleeping at Gorakshep (5170 meters) and a day hiking through a rocky trail takes you to the base camp (5320mtr). Hanging around a wide moraine glacier, seeing massive mountains, Khumbu icefall, visiting the Camping site, taking pictures and feeling the taste of adventurous temperature then back to Gorakshep for overnight.
The next day's excursion up to Kalapatthar (5545mtr) will be very early in the morning before breakfast will be another heavenly beautiful hike. You will have wide and bright views of Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar as well as Mt. Lhotse, Pumori, Khumbutse, Nuptse, Lola, Amadablam, Gyachungkhang, Mt. Bharunche, Thanserku, Khangtega, and the longest Khumbu glacier.
Besides the extreme mountains you will see so many other things in this trekking such as highlander Sherpa villages, crosses several suspension bridges, Gumbas, Stupas, Chortens, attractive Namche bazaar, meeting & interacting worldwide people, Yaks, Jopkeys, transporting mules, local people and their way of life, the famous monuments above Thukla.
Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar trekking begin KTM to Ramechhap car drive and a short flight from Ramechhap to Lukla or overland jeep drive from KTM to Sallery- Bupsa then by walking. The trail passes through the heartland of Sherpa, Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Namche Bazaar, Tenboche, Pangboche, Dingboche, Chhukung, and Gorak Shep. Returning down along the same way and taking a morning flight or jeep drive back to Kathmandu.
Annapurna Round Trekking
Nepal is one country in the world that offers several ways of enjoying holidays for travelers. Among them, trekking is one of the best ways to explore the facts of Nepal and harvest the benefits of traveling. Only through trekking, one can visit the hilly region, on the fold section of big mountains terrain, jungle, arid landscape, cultures villages, panoramic natures, and lush forest zone. There travelers meet several culturally, naturally, anthropologically, historically, and geographically diversified things. These will amuse travelers' experiences and make their holidays fruitful in Nepal.
Trekking in the classic Annapurna circuit is a very popular destination across the whole world. It is one of the major listing trekking regions for normal to highlander trekkers and it is a dream plan for most of the world’s outdoor sports, famous climbers, travelers, or adventurers. The trek starts at a very comfortable temperature and goes gradually up to the Himalayas. Of course, the legendary trekking trail has been destroyed by road extension however the walking path is created by the side or alternatively. In the former time, Annapurna Circuit trekking needed month-long holidays but the road development made it shorter now. So that trekkers can make the Annapurna circuit trekking minimum in a week and can extend according to their own time schedule.
Trekkers must drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar or nearby places by bus or private vehicle and sift into a local jeep service. Buses, cars, or taxis can’t drive on that road except four-wheel drive, local jeeps are providing daily driving from Besisahar to Manang. We don’t recommend trekkers directly drive to Manang due to altitude problems. If you are taking a private four-wheel drive from KTM then just drive up to Jagat or Maximum to Chame (headquarters of Manang District) then start trekking. Going directly to the very high altitudes is a big risk of altitude sickness. If someone is well-acclimatized at high altitudes then can be driven directly to Manang at 3500 meters above Sea level otherwise it is not recommended.
Annapurna Circuit trekking provides really magical joys of nature, cultures, traditions, history, geography, and anthropology. It begins at a greenery terraced agricultural field with picturesque villages and rounds up into the arid panoramic landscape and crosses over 5,416 mtr Thorong- La pass at the Himalayas. Walking through the beautiful Bhanjyang (hilltop), passing Rivers with suspension bridges & waterfalls, crop fields, landslide sections, sacred temples, Stupas, Monasteries, Chortens, and holistic Caves. Visiting different ethnical groups with different hospitalities, spending nights at their lodges, eating hygienic foods, zigzags up and down trails, amazing flora and fauna, beautiful yaks, enormous Glaciers, mind-blowing snow-capped mountain views, Lakes and alpine pastureland is a rewarding lifetime trek.
Instead of big and high mountains, there are many things to do and places to see on this trek such as Ngawal Cave, Ice Lake hiking, Gangapurna Base Camp hiking, Annapurna III Base Camp hiking, Holistic Milerepa Cave visit, Manang Monastery, Braka Monasery, Tilicho Lake excursion, Muktinath holistic temple, Jharkot Monastery, Kagbeni Monastery and Kaligandai River bank walking. If the trek is extended from Muktinath or Jomsom then pass through the world’s deepest gorge at Danaque to Tatopani and take the magical natural hot spring bath with sips of cold drinks. Plunging into a hot spring will relax and reinforce your tired muscles well. Hiking up to Ghorepani and attending the regionally dominant splendid Poonhill viewpoint and mystical views is a lifelong reward of the tour. Trekkers may end their trek at Banthanti and drive to Pokhara or continue some more days via the famous Ghandruk Village from Ghorepani.
Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal trekking is an Eco-tourism based trekking destination newly opened trekking trail in the Annapurna region. It is a known short and easy travel destination, from you can spy deeply the massive Himalayas. Mardi Himal hiking offers you the panoramic dominant views of Mountain views like Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Dhaulagiri, Machhapurchhare, Lamjung to Manaslu ranges. The emphasis of Mardi Himal trekking into the forest, wilderness, villages, and mountains. This is designed to provide outstanding mountain views, glacier views, Annapurna Sanctuary wall, Machhapuchhre BC gorge, Modri River gorge, and yak pastureland in a short time up to the mountain skyline. This trek doesn’t need any previous experiences of adventure and high altitudes because every precaution will be taken to ensure gradual and thorough acclimatization during the trek to the mountain.
Trekking & Tour in the Upper Mustang Region
Visiting Upper Mustang is officially opened in 1992. Before that it was completely forbidden for foreigners, it is called the land rain shadowed because it is behind the mountains and also call the Himalayan desert. The culture, tradition, and landscape are distinctly attractive, thousands of years old hundreds of monasteries, Buddhist cultures, stupas, ancients’ caves, and hidden villages are gleams of Upper Mustang. It allows limited numbers of trekkers each year to protect and conserve the local Tibetan tradition and the fragile environment. Trekking into this fabled forbidden kingdom of vast, arid valleys, eroded canyons, ochre valley, yak caravans, and colorful-painted mud brick houses on the back dropped of majestic mountain Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche makes Mustang trekking a very especial.
In upper Mustang a very known and dominant famous city Lo Manthang is the ultimate destination. Lo means a remote Himalayan province while Manthang means abound place of beauty and happiness in the Tibetan language. In upper Mustang real Tibetan Buddhism, lifestyles, religion, art, and culture is remaining preserved. During the 15th and 16th centuries, the acquisition of immense fortunes from the salt trade made Mustang a highly prosperous kingdom. Mustang became an important transit point on the salt trade route between Tibet and the large markets for salt in lowland Nepal and India. Later, due to the decline of the salt trade, agriculture and animal husbandry became the most important occupations of the people. Still, a little Himalayan kingdom exists in Upper Mustang with a local king (who just passed away) of Lo-Monthang whose title has been given the honorary rank of Colonel in the Nepal army. Nowadays, the son of the passed King is taking the rule.
Mustang means the land of happiness and beauty, where the soul of a human is still considered to be as real as the feet he/she walks. They are very rich in culture and tradition, also strongly believe in Himalayan Buddhism, they have different ceremonies. Among them, there are three kinds of funeral cremations: burning cremation, sky burial cremation, and vulture feeding cremation. The vulture feeding ceremony is much more meaningful and quite strange however it is usual practice in the fold of hidden paradise.
The Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang has a lot of culture, tradition, and carnivals among that one festival is called TIJI. Which takes a three-day-long ritual known as" The Chasing of the Demons", one of the region’s most important festivals. Over the festive time, monks dressed in elaborate costumes and masks perform dances and rituals that are supposed to drive away evil spirits. Dressed in their finery, people from all over Mustang gather in Lo Monthang to celebrate the Tiji festival.
Manasalu Circuit Trek
Manaslu Circuit Trekking has been open only since 1991 for outsider travelers. This trek is a unique opportunity to experience and explore Pristine Mountain View, rich culture, and genuine adventure sum around the "untouched" region of Nepal. Mt. Manaslu 8,163m tall is one of the most beautiful mountains in Nepal. Manaslu is derived from the Sanscrit word “MANASA” which is translated as the mountain spirit. The trek begins from the old, independent kingdom of Gorkha to the Budi Gandaki valley. Distinctively people are Buddhist and their links are transmitted from Tibetan tradition. The flat-roofed houses boast Monasteries with embossed prayer wheels and Chortents guarding the entrances of towns. The Tibetan monks inhabiting sacred monasteries give the joy of Tibetan feeling and spirituality. This area offers a combination of cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty, and biological diversity. The Manaslu was climbed in 1956 for the first time by Japanese alpinist. The trek is relatively enriched by flora and fauna, ascending and descending through the alpine forest, Himalayan villages, and landscapes comes to join at Dharapni the main classic trail to Annapurna Circuit route then ending throughout Besisahar by overland drive.
Langtang Helambu Trek
Langtang Valley holy Gosaikund Lake and Lauribinala pass to Helambu Valley trekking is one of the loveliest trekking routes. Langtang – Gosaikunda trek offers a good alternative away from popular destinations such as Everest, Manaslu, and Annapurna Circuits. Surrounded by lesser-known viewpoints, and hilly tops in splendid alpine surroundings, the region has remained largely pristine. Langtang glacial valley passing through Lama Hotel and Ghoda Tabela, Langtang was destroyed village by an earthquake in 2015 on our way to Kyanjin Gompa, the last settlement in Langtang Valley. And after a few days of wonderful trekking around Langtang Valley, we step into the sacred holy Lake of Gosainkunda side. Gosaikund is a popular Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site. There are many different lakes with different names dedicated to Lord Shiva. The pass is mostly known as Gosaikund Pass but on the map, you can find Laurebina Pass (4,600 m), the highest point on the trek. After passing the col the trail enters into different valleys with different landscapes, cultures, traditions and natural diversities are also very different. The lush green forests, up and down the trail through attractive villages, terraced fields, and passing very beautiful monasteries, Chortens, hills, and viewpoints.
Kanchanjunga Circuit Trek
Mt. Kanchanjunga 8,586m, is the second tallest mountain in Nepal and 3rd Mountain in the world. Kanchanjanga region trek is in the eastern part of Nepal, this region has been opened only in 1988 for trekking. It is the sprout source of the Arun River which is one of the most popular and beautiful valleys for trekking through lush, low-lying valleys and up through incredible forests and into the high alpine pastures and glaciers landscape at the bottom of Kanchenjunga. Around this region, we enjoy an opportunity to experience the traditional culture of Rai, Limbu, Sherpa, Tibetan and so many other types of ethnic groups in perfect harmonization. Trekking in this area is an adventure that is full of enthusiasm excitement and above all, an unforgettable life experience. You will have an amazing opportunity to view/ explore the mountain’s wonderful rocky, landscape and sloppy hills.
The Kanchenjunga area is protected by the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project (KCAP) which is spread over an area of 2,035 sq. km. The Kanchenjunga area project is protecting varieties of flora, Fauna, and endangered animals.
Despite its stunning natural beauty, the Kanchenjunga region has remained off the radar of most trekkers given its remote location and lack of infrastructure. In recent years, teahouses have been opened up in the villages and other convenient locations along the trail. This means that small groups can now trek here more affordably and payment for accommodation and meals goes directly to the local economy.
Note that, the trail is narrow and the teahouses are still simple, relatively few trekkers visit this remote area. You won’t find the fancy meals and attached bathrooms with hot showers available on the popular trekking routes, but you will experience real Nepal in all its diversity of cultures and landscapes.
There is essentially one main trail you can trek from North to southern Kanchanjunga basecamp. This route is more comfortable and acclimatizes altitude better rather from the South due to the fast ascending into the highland by steep adventure. Treks return back to Ghunsa and cross the Sele le Pass at 4800m and descend to Ramche and to the South viewpoint. The trail crosses numerous ridgelines with incredible views back up to the Himalayas, lush forests, hot temperatures, and farmland ascending and descending to the ending point of your trek.
Annapurna New Trail Mardi Himal Khopra Danda Trek
Annapurna foothills offer varieties of wonderful trekking trails. In recent, the New Annapurna Balcony trek is presented via Dhaulagiri to Annapurna foothills over vantage vista viewpoint Mohare Danda. The trek goes through the primitive unbeaten path of Purna Gaun, Lespar, and Phulbari village to the regionally popular viewpoint Poon Hill. Trekking through amazing rural peaceful villages, nature, almost out of touristic influence enjoys the pristine rural beauties and wonders with splendid Himalayan views. The infrastructures are very basic in the beginning part of trekking while it is a newly introduced trekking trail.
The Annapurna Balcony trek fits all ages and physical levels as well as adventure outfitter lovers, short trekking makers, and Christmas and New Year in the mountain paradise lover. The trek joins the classic route at Ghorepani Poonhill and follows through the deep alpine rhododendron, Fir, Hemlock, and Himalayan bamboo forest. The trail mostly leads into the Annapurna conservation area that’s why we get maximum opportunity for different kinds of wildlife watching. The spellbound landscape, skyline serials of beautiful meadows, eight-thousanders Mountains such as Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurnas, Manaslu, and holy Mt. Fishtail, wide and deep valleys, natural hot spring, long suspension bridge and higher Shangri-La views from Mardi Himal is lifetime rewards of Annapurna Balcony trekking.
If you have limited time or may not want further challenges then you can shorten it. Annapurna Balcony Trekking provides several routes out and in via several wonderful places.
Poonhill-Muldhe Trek
Ghorepani trekking is known as the most attractive and famous trekking route, a gentle walk in the low-lying hills fringing the lake-strewn Valley of Pokhara, designed for any age trekker, culturally rich in its villages, passes through an ever-increasing magic in the build-up of mountain views till a climax at Poonhill the famous viewpoint. Different ethnicities and cultural groups and their warm hospitality with panoramic views of the famous and beautiful mountain ranges of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu represent remarkable travel destinations.
Trek in Langtang Valley
Langtang valley trek is one of the most beautiful and stunning travel destinations North-west of Kathmandu. This valley was badly destroyed by the heavy earthquake in 2015 across the Himalayas. In Langtang Valley, trekkers experience the majestic Himalayas Langtang Lirung (7246m), Dhakpache, Yala Peak, Langsisa Ri, Urkin Mang ri, Gangchhembu (6388m) Naya Khang (5846m) and Dorje Lakpa (6966m), etc. The trail crosses through different villages, alpine forests, and terraced farmlands through rocky and sloppy pastoral hills.
Trekkers have to take a daylong overland drive from Kathmandu towards the Trisuli River bank, Bedrawati, Dhunche, and Shyabrubesi. The road condition is much more improved however it is still bumpy or off-road drive. Langtang is glacier formed valley with spectacular alpine contour geography, Mountains, vegetation, wildlife, and enormous glaciers. This trek is also very decorated with different ethnic and cultural traditions. The Buddhist tradition is the dominant practice around Langtang Valley. Their language, way of life, custom everything is influenced by Tibetan. Langtang area is under the protection of Langtang national park; it is very famous for its varieties of Flora, Fauna and endangers wild lives. Among the endangered animals, Langtang national park is known as the homeland of the red panda. Every year, thousands of vegetation researchers visit this area because it has varieties of plants. It is also a high destination for glacier researchers, thus proudly Langtang is an essential valley for research, refreshes, and recreation.
There are so much damage and destruction in the 2015 earthquake. A whole village collapsed down, People lost their relative and culturally and historically valuable things. After the earthquake, the global pandemic suffered the world however the Mighty Langtang Valley is still trying to smile with hope. So, your visit to this area would not be just as a traveler it would be as an angel that will support to bring back their happiness and opportunity to stand up. So, let’s step into the mighty land and help to light the lives of the Himalayan back warded ethnic group.
Island Peak Climbing 6,165m
Island Peak is a very famous trekking climbing Peak in Khumbu Region. It lies away up the Chhukung Valley and is locally known as Imja Tse, This Peak is dwarfed on both sides by the stupendous Mt. Lhotse/ Nuptse South wall to the North and Mt. Bharuntse to the South. Island peak climbing is a popular destination for climbers who are dreaming of high mountain expeditions. The legendary climbers Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa also trained themselves at this peak before their successful summit at Everest in 1953 and the route they discovered is the same one that is used today. In fact, Island Peak is still a popular training peak for clients attempting high Mountains expeditions because a lot of the skills required at Island Peak for crossing crevasses with ladders, using jumars on a fixed line, or climber must be prepared perfectly with every climbing equipment and technique.
Mera Peak Trek and Climbing
Mera Peak 6,476m is the highest trekking climbing peak in the Mahalangur section of Nepal. Mera Peak lies administratively in the Sagarmatha zone and Sagarmatha national park of Solukhumbu with three main summits like Mera North 6,476m, Mera Central 6,461m, and Mera South 6,065m. Mera Peak climbing is taken as the ground to prepare yourself before climbing the other big mountains. The climbing and technical setting at Mera Peak is an ideal for beginners mountaineering. This is why it is considered as the best climbing journey starting at mountains. Amateurs climbers get to test their physical fitness and use their mountaineering gear. But that does not mean this climbing is only about the ascent and descent. Mera Peak journey is a long but beautiful journey through the most beautiful part of the world. Trekkers or climbers enjoy the close view of five 8 thousand mountains Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho- Oyu, Mt. Makalu, and Kanchenjunga with several surrounding mountains. The journey of Mera Peak runs through the iconic Khumbu region. And this region has got all of the things; unique Sherpa settlements, lush forests, swinging suspension bridges, traditional gompas, monasteries, prayer flags, and many more. It will take too many words to list down what this Mera peak climbing journey offers.
Chitwan National Park Safari
Chitwan National Park is one of the biggest national parks in Nepal. It was established in 1973 and became UNESCO natural world heritage site in 1984. The area of Chitwan is 932 sq. km of land with deciduous forest on the floodplains of the Narayani and Rapti Rivers. Chitwan name is derived from Sanskrit, it means the heart of the jungle and Chitwan Jungle offers a rich wilderness ecosystem including 450 species of birds, reptiles, and several kinds of water animals. The park is also home to several mammals like wild elephants, elusive leopards, one-horned rhinos, sloth bears, monkeys, deer, and the nocturnal Royal Bengals.
The most attractive activities in Chitwan are the varieties of Tharu Culture, their way of living, tradition and Dance, Jungle safari, village walking, bird watching, Elephant riding, boating/ canoeing, elephant bathing, and nature walking.
We can easily get the drive to Chitawan, It is 146 km or 6 hours from Kathmandu and 4 hours of driving from Annapurna region Pokhara.
Sightseeing and Tours in Nepal
Sightseeing tours around the UNESCO world heritage site in Nepal are another marvelous excursion. Sightseeing tours take you around the places which are popular for Hindus and Buddhist religious people as well as to the best place from where you can feel the views of nature too. Tours start in your comfortable private vehicle from your hotel to the ancient traditional, historically, and culturally specific sites. For the sightseeing tours in Kathmandu: The ancient Medieval Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, and ancient medieval Patan Durbar Square, watch the monkeys frolic at Soyambhunath Temple, explore Pashupatinath Temple and the greatest Buddhist Boudhanath Stupa. Another very important and world heritage site Bhaktapur Durbar Square and the oldest Changunarayan temple, Namobuddha Monastery, and Dhaksinkali temple in Kathmandu are only possible by sightseeing tours. It takes several days if you visit core by core. These are not ultimate sites, still, there are so many nice and good places for sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Sightseeing in Pokhara offers mostly with joys of nature and culture. You can make comfortable sightseeing for Museum, Temple, and massive Himalayan views at Pokhara. Besides them, you can make jungle safari, pilgrimage tours, village tours, etc. more than you are expecting in Nepal.
Trekking in the Dolpo Region
Trekking into Dolpo region (Karnali Province or Mid- Western Nepal) is one of the most remote areas in the pristine Himalayas. Trekking or Expeditions into Dolpo is also a tough and challenging but rewarding adventure tour. Dolpo is geologically part of the sedimentary Tibetan-Tethys zone. Dolpo area remained to be isolated for many years; it was opened just in 1989 for outsiders. Therefore, the Tibetan primitive lifestyles, unique culture, language, and traditions are still well preserved. It is surrounded by Himalayan chains including the Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters). So the Dolpo area is a semi-arid climate caused by cloud barriers by mountains.
Dolpo regions are historically divided into four valleys: Tsharka (good growing valley), DhoTarap (auspicious excellent) valley, Tinje /Panzang (abode of monks) valley, and Saldang/Nangkhong (innermost place) valley. The southern valleys drain watershed into the Bheri River and the northern valleys between the watershed and Tibet drain westward by the Langu River, a tributary of the Karnali River via Mugu Karnali.
Trekking in the Dolpo region is grandeur rugged and remote. Dolpo region borders Tibet, thus the culture, traditions, and landscape are reminiscent and similar. As well as being remote, Western Nepal is also underdeveloped and quite poor. Permits are expensive and cannot trek in Dolpo independently and the tourism infrastructure in Dolpo is not what it is in much of Nepal. Trekkers must bring camping gear and supporting staff including necessary foods for the entire trekking. Arid landscape, high passes, deep valleys, primitive Tibetan way of life, turquoise Phoksundo Lake, oldest monasteries, plants, and highlander wildlife are worthies during tours in Dolpo.