Are you considering traveling Nepal for trekking even if you are a beginner? Don’t worry about safety and cost as the country has something for everyone. It is the safest place to travel and spend quality holiday. The most popular holiday activity to do in Nepal is definitely the trekking which takes travelers to the foothills of the legendary mountains of the world. In addition, trekking in Nepal offers the great experience of landscapes, vegetation, and cultural diversities. In this blog, we are delving deeper into the top 7 best treks in Nepal for beginners. Start your journey of the mesmerizing treks by choosing to walk on the trails of Nepal.
Trekking is definitely the most iconic holiday activity to do in Nepal. Therefore, today’s blog covers the top 7 best treks in Nepal for beginners. Upon learning about these top 7 easy treks for beginner trekker, you will be able to make decision for safe and successful trekking holiday in Nepal. Don’t halt your plan to walk in the mesmerizing landscapes of Nepal simply because you don’t have prior trekking experiences. Have no fear! Come and visit Nepal for wonderful trekking in the Himalayas or in the villages of the multi – ethnic people.
Is Nepal Trekking safe for beginners?
Yes, there is no doubt about the safety concerns for any kinds of travelers in Nepal. The recent civil unrest due to GenZ movement couldn’t dent the tourism industry of Nepal. In fact, there were several videos circling around the internet regarding the safety of the travelers even during the protest. Besides the safety, beginner trekker must consider the high elevation effects, geographical terrain, and wilderness areas before booking the trek. Choose the correct trekking trail and hire a reliable trekking guide for safe trekking in Nepal. Make sure that you are well informed about the requirements and possible hassles from the trek before embarking on the journey.
Things to consider by beginners for Nepal Trekking
Well, you need to understand that the trekking trails of Nepal traverse through the diverse geographical terrain and higher elevations. Most of the trails even in the low altitude places may have steep uphill and downhill sections. Therefore, you need to prepare well before the trek. While learning about the top 7 best treks in Nepal for beginners, you must know how to prepare physically, right season, and proper guidance. Now, let’s briefly know about the things to consider by beginners for Nepal Trekking.
Physical Preparation
The most essential thing to consider for beginners to do trek in Nepal is the physical preparation. Please make sure that you have proper physical fitness level and stamina to walk at least 6 to 7 hours in an average for days. Moreover, you also need to build up your cardio – vascular ability. You can build up stamina and cardio – vascular ability by doing exercises like running, walking, cycling, swimming, and hiking at least one month prior to the trek. Besides physical preparation, you also need to make your mental perseverance stronger.
Hire a trekking guide & porter from trek company
Don’t try to trek solo or unguided if you are a beginner trekker. The trails of Nepal can be tricky due to geographical terrain and green lush forests. There are many incidents even in the easy trekking route involving rookie trekker missing in the wilderness. Therefore, it is highly recommended to get the services of a trekking guide. Moreover, you must hire a trekking guide who has a trekking guide license issued by Nepal Government. Similarly, you must acquire the trekking package from the reliable and registered trekking company.
Reserve or Buffer Days Provision & Friendly Itinerary
Always add the reserve day or buffer day in the trekking itinerary if you are a beginner. Some of the trekking itineraries are rushed to meet the short vacation period. It is not recommended to trek in a tight schedule for a beginner trekker. Add at least one or two days as reserve days or buffer days. Knit the trekking itinerary according to your ability in consultation with the travel planners of the trekking company. Furthermore, you also need to know your own ability and book the trek accordingly. The blogger strongly suggests you to choose the trekking trip after understanding various requirements for the trek.
Correct Guidance by travel planners before the trip
Gather as many information as possible before the trek. Talk with the experts or the travel planners to book the trek. Normally, travel planners can give you authentic information and suggest the right trekking trail by analyzing your situation. You must know about the trekking difficulty, availability of amenities, trail condition, logistic support services, etc. before booking the trek. All these information make the journey safe and momentous. Planning is crucial for the successful trekking journey to any level of trekkers.
Right Trekking Trail and Right Time
Choose the right trekking trail for you and book the trek for the best season. Trekking in off season like winter season (December – February) and monsoon season (June – August) is not recommended to rookie trekker. However, an experienced trekker can do the off season trekking if helped by an experienced trekking guide. The months of the spring season (March – May) and months of autumn season (September – November) are ideal time to do trekking for beginners.
Top 7 Best Treks in Nepal for Beginners
This blogger has carefully listed the top 7 best treks in Nepal for beginners. These trekking routes are possible in less than 10 days’ itinerary. If done correctly by heeding the instructions of a trekking guide, it is possible and suitable for beginners. Please check out the trekking package of these treks in our website to know more detail including itinerary and price of these treks.
Mardi Himal Trek
In the heart of the Annapurna region, you can enjoy the green lush forests, mountain vistas, and cascading hills while doing the Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal. The trek is included in the list of the top 7 best treks in Nepal for beginners due to its scenic beauty and relatively easy trekking trail. The hardest day during the trek is when visiting the Mardi Himal Base Camp or Upper View Point.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
The darling trekking route of Nepal is the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. It is also the first phase of the regular Annapurna Base Camp Trek route. You can do this trek in less than three days too if you start from Pokhara. The sunrise view from Poon Hill (3210 m) is the highlight of the trek. Similarly, trekkers can enjoy the breathtaking view of mountains from Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Machhapuchhre Himalayan range.
Langtang Valley Trek
Near the Kathmandu Valley, the Langtang Valley Trek route is one of the commercial trekking routes of Nepal listed in the top 7 best treks in Nepal for beginners. You don’t have to do steep uphill trekking and the maximum altitude on this journey is approximately 3800 m above sea level. Traverse through ancient chortens and monasteries enjoying the mesmerizing scenery of mountain valleys.
Everest View Trek & Everest Base Camp with More Acclimatization Trek
It is possible to visit the Everest Base Camp even for beginners. If you have a dream of reaching the foothill of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest, then you must do the trek with more acclimatization. The Everest Base Camp Trek with more acclimatization package is suitable for elderly citizens, kids, and beginner trekkers. The blogger highly recommends you to do the Everest View Trek to knit the feeling of the Everest Khumbu region trekking by avoiding the excessive risk of altitude sickness.
Pikey Peak Trek
The most favorite place of the legendary Sir Edmund Hillary is the Pikey Peak. Nowadays, it is possible to do the Pikey Peak Trek in Nepal in less than 4 to 5 days’ itinerary. The trail is easy to walk and there are good tea houses and lodges along the way. If you are a beginner and looking for the easy trekking trail that gives the vibes of the Everest region; then choose the Pikey Peak Trek in Nepal.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Hey, reach the foothill of the world’s 10th tallest mountain Mt. Annapurna (8091 m) by choosing the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Don’t worry at all even if you are a beginner. An ideally knitted itinerary with proper rest days and short distance between two overnight camps can help you complete the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Make sure that you are physically prepared for this trek as it requires lots of stamina due to presence of steep uphill sections and higher elevation.
Manaslu Circuit Trek
Among all the top 7 best treks in Nepal for beginners, the most challenging one is the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Inside the restricted region of Nepal, the trail traverses through the multi – ethnic villages including Nubri people and offers the chance to experience an abode of the world’s 8th tallest mountain Mt. Manaslu (8163 m).
Besides these top 7 best treks in Nepal for beginners, you can choose to customize the trekking trip. Feel free to contact the travel planner or the Nepal Trekking Rangers or this blogger to customize the easy treks to do in Nepal.