OT Staff
This high-altitude trek provides some fascinating insights into the Sherpa culture of the Solukhumbu region, and the chance to gaze on the tallest mountain on Earth.
Accessed from Pokhara, The Annapurna Circuit is a moderate to fairly challenging hike. Visitors will encounter valleys, gorges, rivers, lakes, glaciers and mountain villages during their journey.
This trek takes you all the way from steamy jungles and breathless mountain passes to natural hot springs and tranquil villages. It takes around 16 days to complete.
This trek is perfect for beginners. The Ghandruk Loop takes visitors through rice paddies, forests of rhododendron trees and Gurung villages.
This moderately difficult trek starts at Syabrubesi and loops through the hills to the north, linking a series of traditional Tamang villages. Embark on this journey if you want to learn more about Tamang Buddhist culture.
The Gokyo Lakes Trek takes visitors to a chain of six turquoise, glacial-fed lakes in the Everest region, all of which are Ramsar Sites. At around 5,000 metres, it is the highest freshwater lake system in the world.
This wild and remote corner of the country sees just a handful of trekkers every season. Two tough but spectacular trails lead to the northern and southern base camps near the world's third-highest mountain.
Taking visitors through pastureland, bamboo groves, waterfalls, mountains and glaciers, the Langtang Valley Trek takes place entirely within the bounds of Langtang National Park.
The Upper Mustang region is close to Tibet, with many cultural and geographical similarities between the local Mustang people and their Tibetan neighbours. The trek takes a little over two weeks to complete.
The Dhaulagiri Circuit takes hikers around the massive Dhaulagiri range, the world's seventh-highest peak. The challenging trek cuts across alpine pastures and striking valleys.