Ten Best Trekking in Nepal in 2024

We’ve decided to write a blog on the ten best trekking in Nepal in 2024. We’ve made our intent simple to summarize the ten best trekking in Nepal. With summarized information, it’ll be easy to decide the best one.

Nepal is full of the world’s highest mountain and deepest gorge, diverse culture, and surreal landscapes. All these make it the best place for trekking. You may have plans to visit Nepal to explore these beautiful natural destinations in 2024. But it often gets perplexing to find a trek best fit for you.

Among these ten adventure trekking in Nepal you could plan in 2024, we present you the most popular routes that are worth it. Most of the treks we’ve discussed here are from Annapurna and Everest Region. However, you’ll also get the idea of a few off-the-beaten trekking in Nepal, like the Manaslu Circuit Trek and Tsho Rolpa Trek.

Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days

Everest Base Camp Trek tops the list of our top ten best trekking in Nepal in 2024. Embarking this adventure takes you to the base of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest. Moreover, you’ll trek for 12 days alongside beautiful mountains, Sherpa villages, and serene forests.

On this trekking, you’ll start the walk from Lukla to Gorak Shep and Kala Patthar for eight days. Moreover, you’ll walk another three days to descend to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. In between, while trekking to base camp, you’ll have two acclimatization stops at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.

Quick Facts

Where	Sagarmatha National Park, Solukhumbu, Nepal
Duration	12 days ( 8 days ascend & 4 days descend)
Trek distance	130 km/80 miles (Lukla-Lukla)
Expected daily hike hour	4 to 5 hours each day
Max. Altitude	5,645 metres at Kala Patthar or 5,364 metres at Everest Base Camp
Trek Difficulty	Moderate Grade/Strenuous Grade
Meals & Accommodation	Tea house based meals and accommodation
Best Time	From March to May, September to December, January, and February

The Everest region is home to mountains. The world’s highest Mt. Everest, fourth highest Lhotse, and fifth highest Makalu, are visible during 12 days Everest Base Camp Trek. Furthermore, you’ll see several elegant mountains like Mt. Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Tawoche, Changatse, Khubutse, Pumori, Thamserku, Kongde Ri, and others.

Beyond the mountains, the Everest region is home to the Sherpa people. The Sherpa villages like Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, and Dingboche are excellent settlements. Furthermore, you’ll enjoy the panoramic mountains ornating these beautiful settlements. Their culture, lifestyles, and hospitality leave you in awe.

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary- Outline

Day	From	To	Altitude	Distance	Time
Day 1	Kathmandu	Lukla/Phakding	2,850/2,650 meters	6.2 km/3.8 miles	4 hours
Day 2	Phakding	Namche Bazaar	3,440 meters	7.4 km/4.6 miles	5 hours
Day 3	Acclimatization stop at Namche Bazaar. Hike to Hotel Everest View
Day 4	Namche	Tengboche	3,855 meters	9.2 km/ 5.7 miles	5 hours
Day 5	Tengboche	Dingboche	4,360 meters	12 km/7.45 miles	5 hours
Day 6	Acclimatization stop at Dingboche. Hike to Nangkartshang Peak
Day 7	Dingboche	Lobuche	4,930 meters	8.5km / 5.2 miles	5 hours
Day 8	Lobuche	Gorak Shep/Everest Base Camp	5,364 meters/5,185 meters	15km / 9.32miles	6-8 hours
Day 9	Gorak Shep-Kala Patthar	-Everest Base Camp-Pheriche	5,645 meters/4,250 meters	9.6km / 6 miles	5 hours
Day 10	Pheriche	Namche	3,440 meters	8.5km / 5.2miles	8 hours
Day 11	Namche	Lukla	2,860 meters	9.2km / 5.7miles	7 hours
Day 12	Lukla	Kathmandu	1,400 meters	–	40 min

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek, also known as ABC Trek, is undoubtedly the easiest and best trekking in Nepal in 2024. It’s a popular trekking destination among novice trekkers who wish to experience a maiden high-altitude trek in Nepal. Moreover, the Gurung culture, popular vantage points, traditional hamlets, and low-altitude seated base camp make it a go-to trek.

Quick Facts

Where	Annapurna Conservation Area, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Duration	5 days to 11 days
Trek distance	60 km and more (depends on your itinerary)
Expected daily hike hour	4 to 5 hours each day
Max. Altitude	4,130 metres at Annapurna Base Camp
Trek Difficulty	Easy/Moderate Grade
Meals & Accommodation	Tea house/ community based tea houses
Best Time	From March to May, September to December, January, and February

The affluent mountain panorama from Annapurna Base Camp makes it one of the must-visit places in Nepal in 2024. Almost every mountain of the Annapurna range encircles the base camp of Annapurna at 4,130 meters. Altogether, you’ll get clear glimpses of ten impressive mountains.

Annapurna South at 7,219 meters, Hiunchuli at 6,441 meters, Annapurna I at 8,091 meters, and Kangsar Kang Roc Noir at 7,485 meters are best visible from ABC. Furthermore, Singu Chuli at 6,501 meters, Tare Kang Glacier Dome at 7,069 meters, Gangapurna at 7,454 meters, Annapurna III at 7,555 meters, Machhapuchhre at 6,993 meters, and Mardi Himal at 5,553 meters are adjacent to each other.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary

If you prefer a longer Anapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary, like 11 to 14 days, you’ll walk to Ghandruk,Ghorepani, and Poon Hill. But the shorter ABC Trek completes in just 5-7 days

Day	From	To	Altitude	Distance	Time
Day 1	Pokahra	Nayapul, Ghandruk	1,940 meters	8 km/4.9 miles	3 hours
Day 2	Ghandruk	Chhomrong	2,170 meters	9 km/5.5 miles	4 hours
Day 3	Chhomrong	Himalya	2,890 meters	12 km/7.4 miles	7 hours
Day 4	Himalaya	ABC	4,130 meters	12.5 km/7.7 miles	5 hours
Day 5	ABC	Bamboo	2,350 meters	14 km/8.6 miles	6 hours
Day 6	Bamboo	Jhinu	1,780 meters	8.5 km/5.2 miles	4 hours
Day 7	Jhinu	Pokahra	820 meters	4 km/2.4 miles	3 hours

Gokyo Lakes Trek

Gokyo Lakes Trek is among the best adventure trekking in Nepal. Those who hike to Everest Base Camp after hiking to Gokyo Lakes believe that Gokyo is most beautiful than EBC. And there’s reason to make the hike o Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Valley the best place to hike in the Everest region.

Wholesome Everest Experience

Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri, and nearby places offer the wholesome Everest experience. Three 8,000 meters peaks are prominent from Gokyo Ri, Everest, Lhotse and Cho Oyu. And from Everest Base Camp Trek, you’d only see two 8,000 meters peaks, Everest and Lhotse, with few glimpses of Makalu.

Other than mountains, Gokyo Valley is famous for 19 oligotrophic Gokyo Lakes. Trekkers on Everest Gokyo Lakes Trek witness two significant lakes, Gokyo Cho and Thonak Cho. The Sherpa settlements in Gokyo Village sit on the left shore of Gokyo Cho, and when viewed from Gokyo Ri, the settings and landscape appear magical.

The 19 oligotrophic Gokyo Lakes system

Blessed with 19 oligotrophic Gokyo Lakes System, spanning over 485 acres, Gokyo valley is a must if you’re considering trekking in Nepal in 2024. The panoramic turquoise Gokyo Cho and Thonak Cho on the base of Gokyo Valley from Gokyo Ri can excite your viewing pleasure.

Ngozumpa glacier’s seepage feeds the water to most of these Gokyo Lakes. This seepage flows through Renjo La Pass from the northwest. Apart from scenic views, Gokyo Lakes holds great hydrological value in the Himalayas. The water from these lakes merges in Dudh Koshi River via Longabanga and Taujon Lake.

Religious significance

Being a freshwater system on the base of mountains like Cho Oyu, Gokyo Lakes is also a famous Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site. Lord Vishnu and Shiva are among the Hindu gods believed to be residing in the Gokyo system. Thus, to revere, there’s also a small temple on the western corner of the Gokyo Cho.

Yearly, during Janaipurnima, a significant Hindu festival, more than 500 pilgrims take a bath at the Gokyo Lakes. Also, Buddhist pilgrims visit here during Buddha Purnima for various pooja and occasions.

Gokyo Lakes Trek Itinerary

This itinerary presents the overview of several days, places, altitudes, trek distance, and expected trek time. However, there are other itineraries you could choose to hike. Different popular itineraries combined with Gokyo Lakes include Everest Three High Passes Trek, Gokyo Lakes Cho La Pass Trek, and more.

4. Annapurna Circuit Trek

The panoramic Annapurna Sierra, crossing Thorung La Pass at 5,416 meters, and the hike to the highest freshwater Tilicho Lake are highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trek. Moreover, the vibrant landscapes, Tibetan-influenced cultures, and Himalayan deserts of Manang and Mustang are jewels of Annapurna. Hence,  encircling the entire Annapurna region for 12-21 days is a wholesome adventure, better known as Annapurna Circuit Trek in 2024.

Annapurna Circuit Trek started in 1977, and since then, it has been among the best trekking in Nepal. This trek has everything to offer for a trekker, from the humid subtropical temperature of low lands to the snow-occupied alpine region. Further, this trek takes you to the cinematic landscapes of Kagbeni, Muktinath, and Jomsom along the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki Gorge.

Amazing Annapurna mountains

As trekking on Annapurna Circuit takes you to a height of 5,416 meters, the sightseeing from this place couldn’t be better. The world’s 7th, 8th, and 10th highest mountains, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna I, are visible from Thorung La Pass and other places en route.

Other elegant mountains visible during this trek are Gangapurna, Pisang, Tilicho, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna (II-IV), and Paungda Danda.

Upon starting from Pisang, in Manang, to Jomsom in Mustang, these mountains keep you in serenity.

Annapurna Circuit Trek trail length and difficulty

The strenuous trek difficulty level among treks in our top ten best trekking in Nepal includes the Annapurna Circuit Trek difficulty level. It’s laborious and among the most difficult to hike. However, adequate trekking training, an experienced trek guide, proper acclimatization, and a physically fit trekker can complete this trek.

The most arduous section of the entire Annapurna Circuit you’d experience is on the day while crossing Thorung La Pass. On this day, you’ll start the hike early from Thorung Phedi, hiking on narrow cliffs with deep snow.

Even the finest hiker struggled while crossing this pass. Hence, it’s highly recommended to stay fit and get acclimated well. And from 5,416 meters, you’ll descend to Muktinath, 1600 meters below Thorung La Pass.

5. Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Valley Trek is among the short, easy, and most affordable treks in Langtang Conservation Area. Situated north of Kathmandu, Langtang Valley is just 30 km away from Tibetan Border. Hence, Langtang Trek offers the utmost adventure with surreal mountains on the Nepal-Tibetan border. Moreover, the enriched Tamang culture here welcomes you wholeheartedly.

Langtang Trek- Amazing mountains glimpses from Kyanjin Ri/Tsergo Ri

While trekking to Langtang, the glimpse of mountains only appears past Langtang Village, precisely from Mundum. Once reaching Mundum, this trekking is a bit scenic.

For the ultimate viewing of mountains in Langtang Valley, you must hike to Kyanjin Ri or Tsergo Ri. Kyanjin Ri low altitude seated vantage point where Tsergo Ri is above 5000 meters. You’ll get the best view possible if you can hike to Tsergo Ri.

From the top of Tsergo Ri, you’ll see Gangchenpo at 6,387 meters, Langtang Lirung at 7,234 meters, Langtang Ri at 7,205 meters, and Loenpo Gang at 6,907 meters. Furthermore, Dorje Lhakpa at 6,966 meters, Yaka Peak at 5,520 meters, Morimoto at 6,150 meters, and Ganjana Peak are utterly visible from Kyanjin/Tsergo Ri.

The scenic Kyanjin village, wide-span Langtang river bank, pasture lands, and glaciers make the scenery further enticing.

Langtang Valley Trek- Tamang Heritage Experience

Like Sherpa in the Everest region, Tamang ethnic community reside in the Langtang region. As these are also mountain people, they have enriched heritage, culture, traditions, and unique lifestyles.

Tamang Heritage Trekking in the Langtang region is mainly famous among trekkers. You’ll trek to lower areas in Langtang, like Timure, Briddim, Gatlang, and other places. However, trekkers enjoy Tamang heritage while traveling to Kyanjin and Langtang villages.

The most visible Tamang heritage is the interior decoration at tea house dining. Certain local meals like Khapsa and Tibetan bread also offer trekkers the local taste of Langtang. The prayer flags, Mani wheels, and memorials en route reflect their preserved cultural practice.

Affordable tea houses with modern amenities

Even though Langtang Trek is not as hyped as EBC Trek and ABC Trek, the tea houses here offer the best accommodation services.

The expansive tea houses and twin sharing rooms are the best you could find while trekking in Nepal. And you’ll get such rooms throughout the Langtang trek, especially at Langtang and Kyanjin.

Kyanjin especially looks like a town on the lap of the Himalayas. The tea houses here are one of the best. Almost every tea house in Kyanjin and Langtang is two to three stories tall. And these tea houses accommodate more than 30 people at once.

The great advantage of Langtang Trek is that you can get electricity for free. The small hydropower at Kyanjin powers the Langtang and Kyanjin region. Hence, a trekker can charge their gadgets and mobile devices for free.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals on this trek are best. Almost every tea house here offers healthier meals with broad meal menus to choose.

Langtang Trek Itinerary

6. Tsho Rolpa Trek- Off the beaten trekking in Nepal

If you love off-beat trekking in Nepal, a week-long Tsho Rolpa Trek can be an adventure. This trek takes you to the lap of Mt. Gaurisankhar, offers a glimpse of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest), and to the Tsho Rolpa Lake, the largest glacier lake in Nepal. With a peaceful trekking route and scenic landscape, this moderate-grade trek deserves one spot on our ten best trekking in Nepal in 2024.

Peaceful trekking route

As very few trekkers trek in this place, the trail remains peaceful all day. Even if you find few trekkers, the route remains utterly silent. The only things you’ll hear on this route are bird chirps, rushing rivers, whistling wind and rustling leaves of juniper and pine trees.

As you start this trek from Chhet Chhet and Simi Gaun’s lower lands to high-altitude places like Bedding and Na Village, you’ll experience every form of landscape and vegetation. The trekking route to Tsho Rolpa Lake trails close to the Rolwaling River and along the enriched vegetation. With an utterly peaceful hike all day, you’ll enjoy the serenity of this trek.

Primitive Tea Houses

Tsho Rolpa Trek is not a commercial trek like Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Here, you won’t find any modern amenities at the tea houses, but the basic lodging and food offer you good rest and taste.

You won’t find French Toast and your favourite pie. But, the tea houses at Surmuche and Bedding offer tasty Dal Bhat with mushroom pickles and fresh spinach. Sometimes, it’s better to avoid your favourite meal and trek like a local on an off-beat route.

If you’re an internet guy, it’s a sad news. You won’t find internet and wifi at any tea houses on this trek. However, you’ll still benefit from using electricity to charge your camera and phones to capture amazing photos and videos all day.

Tsho Rolpa Trek- Best budget trekking in Nepal

Trekking in Nepal is expensive if considering Everest and Annapurna region trekking. However, Tsho Rolpa trek is one of the best budget trekking. In this seven-day trek, you’ll barely spend more than 20 thousand Nepali rupees if you trekk independently.

If you want to avoid sleeping at the tea house, you can use the tea house’s property to set up your tents. Within a few dollars, you’ll get ample space for campsite setup.