Well, the list of top treks in Nepal never ends which are
very suitable for the photography purpose. Nepal is a gifted land as one can
tell easily once they fly over this land. Mainly adorned with the Himalayas and
the Himalayan landscapes which comes with it naturally plus the cultural
variations that Nepal has, Nepal is the most favourite country for many
travellers and trekkers alike. Once they land in Nepal, the trekkers,
adventurers and the photographers keep traveling to Nepal time and again. For
the best shots for your camera, Nepal’s pristine Himalayan land can be counted
as number one. To get the best photos for yourselves, you need to be ready to
go through some adventures or some hurdles. Since the Himalayas is all about
the high altitudes, the rough landscapes and the rugged terrains, you should
embrace yourself to go through ups and downs, thicks and thins. When you’ve
made up your mind, then there’s your call. Himalayas call you for the trekking
in Nepal.
The photographic talent in yourself needs the land like in Nepal to hone
your skills and also to perfect your talent. Even if you’re an amateur
photographer, Nepal is the best choice with multiple treks offering you.
Depending upon your physical capabilities, pick your trek adjusting to your
body fitness. Similarly, the treks also have to be within your time limits.
It’s all up to you after all. Your choice which suits you, Nature Lovers Treks
and Tours offer you the best treks in Nepal whether it is only few days long or
it is months long. For the time being, we have listed top 25 best treks in
Nepal for the photographers or for the photography purpose. Hope you will love
our choices and also impart your knowledge if you have better lists for us. You
have to trust us that when we say they are the best treks for the
photographers, they genuinely are. Don’t wait a day more to find your destiny
since your destiny could be right in the lap of Himalayas in Nepal.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,360 m / 17,585 feet at Kang La Pass
Trek Duration: 15-25 days
Trek Cost: USD $3000 - $4000
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May}, Autumn
{September/October/November} and Summer {June/July/August}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Tented camping only
Highlights of trek:
Turquoise Phoksundo Lake, 3 high difficult passes {Baga La 5070m, Numa La
5190m and Jeng La 5090m}, unparalleled landscapes similar to Tibetan plateau,
mystical Shey Gompa, mesmerizing valleys beneath the soaring mountains, Tibetan
Bon culture, restricted place, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,380 meters / 17,651 feet at Kanchenjunga
North Base Camp
Trek Duration: 16-26 days
Trek Cost: USD $2200 - $3200
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: A hidden jewel on the least visited area, combination
of both South and North Kanchenjunga base camps, awesome panoramic view from
the beginning to the end, traditional villages of Far East region in complete
wilderness, fascinating views of Kumbhakarna Himalayan range of mountains, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Challenging
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,545 meters / 18,192 feet at Kala Patthar
Trek Duration: 15-25 days
Trek Cost: USD $1200 - $2200
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges only
Highlights of trek: Trek to the bottom of the “Roof of the world” i.e.
Everest and stand at the Everest base camp, traverse through all three high
passes in the Everest region; Cho La Pass 5420m, Renjo La Pass 5360m and Kongma
La Pass 5535m, follow the footsteps of the legendary summiteers Tenzing Norgay
Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary, explore and experience the Everest people i.e.
Sherpa’s lifestyles and cultures, their villages and century old monasteries,
daily fascinating views of the majestic mountains, mesmerizing Gokyo lakes
including the fifth lake, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,106 meters / 16,752 feet at Larke La Pass
Trek Duration: 18-28 days
Trek Cost: USD $1500 - $2500
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges only
Highlights of trek: One of the least explored regions in the hidden
corners of Mid-West Himalaya where Buddhist and ancient Bon culture is a way of
life, pass through the Nepal’s longest mountain pass {Larke La pass 5106m}, the
valley of happiness Tsum Valley, majestic view of Mount Manaslu ‘The Mountain
of Spirit’, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 4,020 meters / 13,189 feet at Nyi La
Pass
Trek Duration: 07-17 days
Trek Cost: USD $1600 - $2600
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May}, Autumn
{September/October/November} and Summer {June/July/August}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Surreal landscapes just next to the Himalayas of
Nepal, once a forbidden kingdom Upper Mustang’s geography is similar to that of
Tibetan plateau, being in the Himalayan rain shadow Upper Mustang is the
mystical place to visit, mysterious caves, deepest gorge in Kali Gandaki River,
restricted place, holy Kali Gandaki valley and sacred Muktinath temple, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Strenuous
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 6,143 meters / 20,154 feet at Sherpani West
Col
Trek Duration: 18-28 days
Trek Cost: USD $3000 - $4000
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Magnificent views of the different massifs, one of the
toughest treks in the Himalayan Region, 3 difficult highest passes to conquer,
the wilderness of Great Himalayan trail, through the massive glaciers and deep
alpine valleys, majestic views of innumerable snowcapped mountains, requiring
basic climbing and rope skills, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Challenging
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,845 meters / 19,177 feet at Amphu Lapcha
Pass
Trek Duration: 13-23 days
Trek Cost: USD $2000 - $3000
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Breathtaking valleys of the Khumbu region including
the Honku valley, mind blowing vistas of many majestic mountains including
Mount Everest, Lhotse and Makalu, highest passes including the Mera La and
Amphu Lapcha pass, remarkable journey through the Himalayan landscapes and the
glaciers, experience the life of Sherpa people and harsh situations they have
to go through under these mountains, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,416 meters / 17,769 feet at Thorong La
Pass
Trek Duration: 10-25 days
Trek Cost: USD $1000 - $2000
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May}, Autumn
{September/October/November} and Summer {June/July/August}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges only
Highlights of trek: Most popular long duration trekking in Nepal,
jaw-dropping mountain sceneries along the way, very flexible trekking trail and
can be shortened to only one week of journey if needed to, Ice Lake and Tilicho
Lake are the rare sights, the highest pass {Thorang La Pass 5416m} is a
lifetime adventure, explore different ethnic or indigenous communities, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Strenuous
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 4,940 meters / 16,207 feet at Nyalu La Pass
Trek Duration: 14-24 days
Trek Cost: USD $3500 - $4500
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May}, Autumn
{September/October/November} and Summer {June/July/August}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Tented camping only
Highlights of trek: Breathtaking journey in the rain-shadow of the
Himalayas, completely off the beaten track, traverse through the untouched land
and experience the lives of the isolated people, capture the once in a lifetime
moments, possible encounter with the endangered and rare species of animals,
where polyandry marriage system still exist, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Challenging
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,322 meters / 17,461 feet at Kang La Pass
Trek Duration: 12-22 days
Trek Cost: USD $1600 - $2600
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May}, Autumn
{September/October/November} and Summer {June/July/August}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Explore the great Himalayan trails, high passes and
remote Nar Phu Valley, an alpine turquoise lake located in Annapurna range and
the highest in the world {Tilicho Lake 4919m}, get a chance to explore the
Tibetan influenced lifestyles of Nepali people in the Himalayas, explore the
ancient rock structures, diverse topography and land formations of three
valleys, walk through the chain of Himalayas {Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and
Annapurna}, collect one of the most spiritual satisfactions through different
gompas, monasteries and temples, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Strenuous
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,360 meters / 17,585 feet at French
Pass
Trek Duration: 14-24 days
Trek Cost: USD $2200 - $3200
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Spectacular journey away from the mainstream trekking
trail, into the wilderness of snowy mountains and foothills, walking on
glaciers to base camp beneath world’s 7th highest Dhaulagiri 8167m and then traversing
over French Pass 5360m to reach the Hidden Valley enclosed within high
mountains, one of the toughest adventures, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Challenging
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,925 meters / 19,439 feet at Henjo La Pass
Trek Duration: 15-25 days
Trek Cost: USD $2800 - $3800
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Breathtaking Himalayan views of majestic Mount Everest
including many other mountains, technical and arduous climbing in Henjo La pass
5925m, overnight at the base of the world's sixth highest mountain in the
world, Cho Oyu 8201m, explore the picturesque Gokyo valley and five Gokyo lakes
in the Everest region, once in a lifetime opportunity in the unbeaten trail of
the Himalayas, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 4,880 meters / 16,011 feet at Gyazo La Pass
Trek Duration: 10-20 days
Trek Cost: USD $2800 - $3800
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping / Homestays
Highlights of trek: Gorgeous and picturesque Khimti and Likhu River valleys,
outstanding mountain views on daily basis with 360 degree panorama, journey
through many glaciers {Linkhu Nup Glacier, Surmoche Glacier, Bigphere Go
Glacier and Likhu Glacier}, panoramic High altitude lakes and the passes, a
complete Himalayan journey package with the addition of rich and ancient
cultures plus traditions, ancient Cheese factories, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,106 meters / 16,752 feet at Larke La Pass
Trek Duration: 16-26 days
Trek Cost: USD $2500 - $3500
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: One of the least explored regions in the hidden
corners of Mid-West Himalaya, ancient Bon culture, Nepal’s longest mountain
pass {Larke La pass 5106m}, travel to the base of the world's 8th highest peak
Manaslu 8156m, into the wilderness beneath the majestic mountains, challenging
pass Rupina La pass 4720m, alternative to popular Annapurna treks, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,000 meters / 16,404 feet at Ganesh Himal
Base Camp
Trek Duration: 12-22 days
Trek Cost: USD $1500 - $2500
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping / Homestays
Highlights of trek: A hidden gem in a less explored region of Nepal,
between the popular trekking regions; Langtang and Manaslu region, raw and
pristine nature, explore the ethnic Gurung, Tamang and other communities with
their lifestyles and traditions, breathtaking and unparalleled views throughout
the trek and especially from Pangsang La pass, panoramic views of the whole
{Ganesh Himal range, Manaslu range, Langtang range and Annapurna range of
peaks}, etc.
16. Rolwaling Trek
Trek Difficulty: Strenuous
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 6,272 meters / 20,577 feet at Pachermo Peak
Summit
Trek Duration: 12-22 days
Trek Cost: USD $1800 - $2800
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn {September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Great views of {Everest, Gauri Shankar, Makalu,
Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Island Peak and more peaks}, adventurous high
pass Tashi Lapcha and Pachermo peak ascent, many stunning glaciers, moraines,
lakes and thick forests, one of the most interesting treks of all time,
interesting scattered Sherpa settlements, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 4,500 meters / 14,764 feet at Annapurna
Base Camp
Trek Duration: 08-18 days
Trek Cost: USD $600 - $1600
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-8 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges only
Highlights of trek: Most popular short trekking in Nepal, journey to the
base of the world's 10th highest mountain Annapurna I (8091m), stunning
mountain views, observe and explore the typical indigenous Magar and Gurung
tribe communities, gorgeous waterfalls and rivers, topmost sunrise and sunset
viewpoint Poon Hill, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 4,320 meters / 14,173 feet at Hidden
Lake
Trek Duration: 10-20 days
Trek Cost: USD $1500 - $2500
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-8 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping / Homestays
Highlights of trek: Less explored trails in the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary,
explore the traditional villages {Ghandruk, Tadapani and Chhomrong} and their
ethnic lifestyles plus cultures, fabulous vantage point Khopra Danda or Ridge
3640m, amazing rhododendron and oak forests, beautiful birds including Monals
(Danfe), breathtaking views of Mt Annapurna, Mt Dhaulagiri and the Himalayan
landscapes, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 4,900 meters / 16,076 feet at High Alpine
Lakes
Trek Duration: 10-20 days
Trek Cost: USD $2000 - $3000
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Tented camping only
Highlights of trek: Pay homage to the holy cave where saint Milarepa spent
his last few years, one of many Milarepa Caves hidden deep inside the Himalayan
valleys, Gaurishankar Conservation Area is the home to diverse wild lives, an
epic unbeaten and unexplored trail in Nepal Himalayas, explore the 400 years
old Tibetan monastery Lapchi Kang, mind-blowing vistas of Gaurishankar
Himalayan ranges and adjacent peaks, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,000 meters / 16,404 feet at Tserko Ri
viewpoint
Trek Duration: 10-20 days
Trek Cost: USD $800 - $1800
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges only
Highlights of trek: Combination of natural as well as cultural beauty,
amazing panoramic views of the mountains and the valleys, hike to the holy
Gosaikunda Lake 4380m where thousands of pilgrims travel every year to get the
holy bath in the lake, high Laurabina pass 4610m, Tibetan Buddhist cultures and
traditions, topmost viewpoints {Kyanjin Ri 4800m and Tserko Ri 5000m}, gorgeous
Langtang valley, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 5,320 meters / 17,454 feet at Tilman Pass
Trek Duration: 15-25 days
Trek Cost: USD $2200 - $3200
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Trek through sub-tropical lush forest, explore
different types and colors of Rhododendron flowers (The national flower of
Nepal), experience different ethnic cultures {Brahmin, Chhetri, Tibetan Sherpa
and Tamang}, amazing views of mountains {Langtang Himal, Naya Kanga, Yala peak,
Ganesh Himal, Langshisa, Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa, etc.}, get to the dramatic
height of 5,320 m at Tilman Pass, amazing viewpoints and Langtang valley, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Difficult
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 4,600 meters / 15,092 feet at Dudh Kunda
Lake
Trek Duration: 10-20 days
Trek Cost: USD $2000 - $3000
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Enjoy stunning views of the panoramic Himalayas from
the top of Pikey Peak from Annapurnas towards the East to Mount Kanchenjunga in
the west, pay homage to the Hindu God lord Shiva in the holy Dudh Kunda Lake
which lies in the highest lap of the Himalayas, experience the genuine Sherpa
hospitality in the moutains, visit the famous and sacred Thupten Choling
Monastery and Chiwang Monastery and get blessings from the Lamas, into the
wilderness we go, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 4,090 meters / 13,419 feet at Chechemara
Hilltop
Trek Duration: 04-14 days
Trek Cost: USD $800 - $1800
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 3-8 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Rara Lake 'Queen of Lakes' is a hidden gem in the
abyss of nature, excellent views of the hidden famous peaks {Api 7132m, Saipal
7031m, Kagmara Himal 5115m and Kanjibroba 6883m}, journey through the
enchanting woodlands of rhododendron, spruce, maple, oak, pine and fir trees to
reach the Rara National Park, breathtaking views of the alpine forests and
landscapes from the viewpoint, tranquil fresh water lake, etc.
Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 4100m at Panch Pokhari
Trek Duration: 10-20 days
Trek Cost: USD $1000 - $2000
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Tented camping
Highlights of trek: Superb Mountain views, Green forests, Picturesque
Villages and High passes, witness Holy lake Panch Pokhari {find ponds} 4100m
right at the base of Jugal Himal, fascinating views of Mountains {Jugal Himal,
Dorje Lakpa, Phurbi Chhyachu and Madiya peak}, experience diverse cultures and
traditions, remote traditional Tamang Villages, holy alpine lake Bhairav Kunda,
etc.
Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Maximum Altitude in Trek: 3,850 meters / 12,631 feet at Rugachaur
Pass
Trek Duration: 08-18 days
Trek Cost: USD $600 - $1600
Best Trek Season: Spring {March/April/May} and Autumn
{September/October/November}
Walking Hours in Trek: 4-10 hours a day
Trek accommodation: Teahouse lodges / Homestays
Highlights of trek: Journey through the post-conflict Guerrilla territory,
seventh tallest mountain Mt Dhaulagiri view on mostly daily basis, watch the
beautiful pictures of less explored trails, thrilling off-the-beaten trails
with rich flora and fauna, explore the only hunting reserve area of Nepal
{Dhorpatan hunting reserve}, experience the local homestays in the remote
areas, Himalayas and their beauty through the local eyes, remote cultures, etc.
And the honorable mention goes to the other short, popular and the most
trending treks which are Everest
Base Camp Trekking, Pikey
Peak Trekking, Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek, Dudh Kunda Trekking, Gaurishankar Himal Trekking, Mohare Danda and Khopra Ridge Community Trek, Mardi Himal Trekking, Mustang Muktinath Camping Trek, Dhaulagiri Sanctuary Trek, Bara Pokhari and Mimi Pokhari Trek, North Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, Machapuchare Model Trek, Annapurna Dhorpatan Tansen Trek, Langtang Ganja La Pass Trekking, Bhairav Kunda Trekking, Manaslu Rupina La Pass Trekking, Lower Manaslu Eco Trek, Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek, Ruby Valley Trekking, etc.
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