Trekking The Peaks And Foothills Of Nepal

From the world’s highest mountains to the friendliest people in the world, there are so many things to discover on a trek through Nepal. With a mixture of Hinduism and Buddhism, there’s an untouchable atmosphere in the air as you soak up the fascinating Nepali culture while checking out impeccable views of the Himalayas.

Whether you opt for the classic Everest Base Camp Trek or the fresh and new Annapurna Ghale Gaun Trek, your journey is bound to open your eyes to the traditions, natural beauty and diverse landscape of Nepal and the Himalayas. Take in some of the most breathtaking mountain sceneries including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Ama Dablam, while crossing through valleys, past glacier lakes and up to high altitudes.

It’s not all hard work; time is allocated for easy days of rest, taking a day tour, visiting Buddhist monasteries and exploring the local mountain villages including Namche, which boasts its own bakeries and bars. The Everest Base Camp itself is well worth a visit simply for what it symbolises: where climbers begin their 11,000ft journey to the summit. Meanwhile, the Ghale Gaun Village of the Annapurna Trek is home to the great Gurkha soldiers, and the route to reach it is blessed with flourishing forest and gorgeous waterfalls at 6,500ft above sea level.

While some treks aren’t for the faint hearted, there are those that actually appeal to people looking to de-stress while still enjoying the magnificent views of the Himalayas. The Helambu Trek provides such an experience. Less crowded than some of the more popular routes, there are opportunities to immerse yourself in the more countryside landscape of Kutumsang and Sermathang, with peaceful streams and sprawling meadows laid out before a backdrop of the Langtang Mountains. Ending in Kathmandu, there’s even time to explore the city and pick up a few souvenirs before checking out of your hotel. Saying that, the experience of these treks is enhanced by the accommodation. Staying in local villages, you have a chance to gain an insight into the local people and traditions, while sleeping in a mix of hotels, guesthouses and teahouses.

Faralong is a travel company that provides tour packages – including treks in Nepal – with a difference. With a starting price for each tour, the final price per person depends on how many passengers are booked on the tour. The more passengers, the less each one has to pay. Private bookings can also be made, with additional guests added on using a private tour code, again making the cost for each person decrease per additional member. For example, the price for two people on the Everest Base Camp Trek is €1,070pp, but add on two other passengers, and the price becomes €990pp. Each tour does have a maximum number of passengers (Everest Base Camp Trek is a maximum of 14), so you don’t have to worry about overcrowding!

From 6 to 18 days, these treks through Nepal offer the greatest insight into one of the most untouched, rugged and unpredictable regions of the world. Available to book through Faralong, these are no ordinary group tours.

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