Trekking in Nepal: Taking a trekking challenge

There have been lots of political and economic crisis in the last few years. The Mayan prophecy that talks of the end of the world in 2012, corroborated by Egyptian and Greek mythologies have caused quite a stir all over the world and because of that, many people have been going on trekking trips to the Himalayas to beat the gloom. You can go on a trekking vacation to Nepal and start an unforgettable journey from Kathmandu to Phakding enjoying the scenic views of Gorakshep before reaching the base camp of Everest. Or if you want to go on an expedition, you can even plan for Mount Everest Expedition.


At 5365 meters high, the trek to the base camp can take anywhere from 8 to 12 days. Some may take even longer, given the complexity of the trekking route. The feeling of reaching the Everest base camp is truly unmatched and gives you a sense of achievement and euphoria. Some of you who are fed up of the materialistic society will find it very peaceful here and may even think for a moment of spending your entire life at this stunning place. You will forget your long hours of walk along the steep mountain trails and intense physical activity after reaching here.

The hospitality of people you meet here and their culture will allure you to no end. You will be happy to have spent your time and money to enjoy the scenic beauty of these places and meet the amazing people and be aware of their traditions. Your thrill begins right at the time you land at Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Kathmandu offers a lot of places for sightseeing. During your transit time at Kathmandu, you can visit the famous Monkey temple or Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square etc.

You trip to Everest, away from the hustle and bustle of your regular life will surely pay off. Take the challenge of going on the Everest Base camp trek to introduce yourself to the magical world of mountains, the Sherpa people and their unique culture. A trekking holiday to Nepal isn’t too mainstream and you may not find many people back home who would have made a trip to the base camp. Not just Everest, Nepal has dozens of other beautiful mountains. You can also opt for Annapurna Circuit trek, Manaslu trek etc. If you are looking for more of a like trekking trip, go on the more relaxed route around the foothills of Annapurna and raft down the Seti River. With Jungles rich in wildlife, trekking and a bunch of historical towns, Nepal has a lot to offer to adventure seekers.

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