Are you a first-time trekker and looking for a memorable experience of trekking into the wild of Nepal close to the Himalayas? This article will help you to choose the Best Trekking Routes in Nepal for Beginners.
If you are first-time trekkers in Nepal and want to explore some of the finest and easiest low-altitude trekking trails, yet with a breathtaking experience, then you need not worry. Nepal has numerous options when it comes to trekking; it varies from easy-going to moderate to strenuous treks.
Trekkers will always have an option to choose between the one depending upon fitness level and time frame. Further, if beginners want to explore high altitude, keeping an additional day will be the best idea. This will work as a reserve day, and one can shorten the trekking distance and altitude gain to get rid of altitude related problem.
There are multiple trekking trails in Nepal, from adventurous to moderate to easy going hike, and some are renowned all over the world for their stunning beauty and remoteness into the wild of the Himalayas.
Further, if one is restricted by a time frame and worried about the high altitude of the Himalayas, then trekking to the low altitude viewpoint will be one of the best options that will be a bucket list, saving time and trekking at a low altitude below 4000 Meters.
Here, we will only suggest some of the easy, yet magnificent trekking routes for beginners and first-time trekkers that can be done in a short time-frame without any difficulty about altitude related problem.
However, customization of the program is possible depending on your interest and time frame. Just let us know your experience, and we will make the best program that will go smoothly and in a comfortable way.
Here we will list some of the comfortable treks in Nepal for beginners, and the routes are all below 4000 Meters, and trekkers will comfortably be able to trek, still enjoying the best local tea house accommodation, close to the snow-covered Himalayas, experiencing the breathtaking Himalayan adventure.
The entire program mentioned below will be a lodge or tea house, with comfortable accommodation and the finest fresh cooked meals. The trail will be well-managed and the route perfect for beginners.
When will be the best time to travel to Nepal for Beginners?
Trekking at low altitude can be done throughout the year without any difficulty. Those are easy treks for first-time trekkers and beginners, and are further doable for all age groups. The best part is that this trek can be extended or customised further if trekkers have time and are acclimatised to the altitude.
Trekking in Nepal is doable in all seasons; however, the monsoon is not recommended due to the low visibility of the Himalayas. The best seasons and months to trek in Nepal for beginners will be:
Those include months starting from February to June and October to November. However, if one prefers a less crowded trail yet majestic views of the Himalayas, then December and January will be a perfect choice for a low-altitude trek. Those months provides with crystal clear and far-sighted view of the Himalayas and the landscape.
What to expect in easy treks for beginners
The details below of the multiple options are a perfect program for the first time trekkers. As those are easy treks specially designed for beginners. The trek is comparatively low-altitude and follows an easy hike uphill trail.
Here, trekkers will have majestic views along with the possibility to extend or divert the trek. Further, during the trek, one will be staying in a comfortable lodge and tea houses with fresh cooked meals throughout the trek.
Trekking Places in Nepal for Beginners
There are hundreds of trekking places in Nepal for beginners and for first-time trekkers. This trek can be of 2 days to multiple days, and further, the trail can be made below 4000 Meters to above 4000 meters.
Best trekking routes in Nepal for beginners and first-time trekkers are determined by multiple factors. Here, the first part is altitude, which beginners have to take seriously. First-time trekkers have to customise the itinerary in a perfect way, making close observation of the altitude gain.
Secondly, it is to keep a reserve day to use in times of need. This will make you trek a perfect hike without being worried about the time frame.
Thus, keeping these two points at hand, one can decide which region is of interest and what one wants to explore while trekking. For this, you can contact Discover Altitude Treks, and our more than 2 decades of expertise will help you to select the best that suits your time frame and also your physical fitness level.
Poon Hill Trek
- No. of Days: 3/5 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 3210 M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 2860 Meters
The shortest and easiest trek in the Annapurna Region is the Poon Hill Trek. Poon Hill Trek is one of the finest for the first time trekkers covering the majestic trail, villages, forest, rivers and the scenic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range of the Himalayas.
Poon Hill Trek can be extended to the other areas of the Annapurna Region at a low altitude and end up in Ghandruk or Dhampus. The trail to the Poon Hill passes through the typical villages and farmland to reach the highest altitude at Ghorepani (2,860m), with panoramic places to explore the Himalayan massif.
However, an additional option for the first time trekkers during the Poon Hill trek, an additional option will be to make a short hike early in the morning to Poon Hill (3,210m) to experience the magnificent sunrise view over the Himalayan range.
Ghorepani – Ghandruk Trek
- No. Of Days: 4/5 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 3210M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 2860M
Ghorepani-Ghandruk Trek is an easy and comfortable hike to the lower areas of the Annapurna Region. The trek mainly passes by the villages and lush dense forest providing picturesque view of the landscape and the range of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalaya.
Ghorepani-Ghandruk Trek starts from Nayapul and ends in Nayapul making a circuit of the Annapurna sanctuary. Here, trekkers will have the best highlighted spot to visit such as Ghorepani, Poon Hill (3,210m), Ghandruk village etc.
Gurung Heritage Cultural Trek
- No. Of Days: 3/5 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 1990M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 1940M
Gurung Heritage Trek is a low altitude Trek in the Annapurna region that highlights the Gurung settlement, typical villages, magnificent landscape, Himalayan vista and cliff honey hives.
The Gurung Heritage trek starts from Nayapul and ends in Kade/Phedi, a trail that leads to Mardi Himal Base Camp. Trekkers will be able to explore the rural lifestyle of the local people, the Himalayas, majestic landscape, rivers etc. Here, trekkers with couple of days of extension can join the trail to Mardi Himal.
Mardi Himal Trek
- No. of Days: 3/5 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 4500 Meters
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 3580 Meters
Mardi Himal Trek is one of the shortest versions of trek that lies close to the Pokhara City taking one to the majestic view point at Mardi Base Camp (4,500m). The trek to Mardi Himal is a relax hike that takes one to 4,500 Meters at the base camp for the stunning sunrise view over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. However, this will be an early morning optional hike to explore the picturesque views of sunrise over the Himalayas
The lower part of the Mardi Himal trek follows with the typical local villages and then enters the lush green forest to reach the High Camp (3,580m) for the highest overnight stay.
Langtang Valley Trek : 5 to 7 days
- No. of Days: 5/7 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 3330 M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 3330 Meters
Langtang Valley Trek is one of the shortest, low altitude and easy trail in the Langtang region that can be done in a short span of time. However, extension to over 4000 + meters can be done in the Langtang region if one has possibility to increase couple of days.
Langtang valley trek follows the same trail uphill and descend to complete the trek. Here, trekkers will be able to explore the typical Tamang villages and picturesque view of the landscape and the Himalayas.
Langtang Valley trek begins from Kathmandu in a bus/jeep drive to the starting point and ends the same route.
Namche Bazaar Trek
- No. of Days: 3/5 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 3880 M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 3446 Meters
Namche Bazaar Trek, the shortest version of trek in the Everest Region is a majestic low-altitude trail that takes one to the most desired destination of the Everest region. This trek is an easy-going for all age group and can be done in a comfortable way.
Namche Bazaar Trek highlights the panoramic views of the Everest Himalayan Range, the Khumbu Capital Namche Bazaar, majestic experience of landing in Lukla airport, the Sherpa culture and custom, and the monasteries. The diverse vegetation of the Everest Region and the jaw-dropping Himalayan vista.
The best part of the Namche Bazaar Trek is the possibility of Everest Helicopter Ride from Namche Bazaar or Everest View Hotel to be closer to the Mount Everest and back to Kathmandu via the same helicopter.
Chisapani Trek : A Short Hike From Kathmandu
- No. Of Days: 1/2 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 2215M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 2215M
Nagarkot Chisapani Trek, also popularly know as Chisapani Trek is just a 2 night trek to the surrounding hills of Kathmandu valley. Chaisapani Trek is a majestic short hike with the stunning view of the villages, landscape, rivers, reservoir, Himalayas etc.
The trail follows pristine woods, conservation area and local villages where one can experience the typical local activities, farmland, hippy life and local homemade wine (raksi). This is a low altitude and friendly trek for all age group and gender.
Helambu Trek
- No. of Days: 3/5 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 3640 M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 3640 Meters
Helambu Trek is feasible and easy going trek in Helumbu area of Nepal, that is closely associated to the Langtang region. Trek is moderate and comfortable hike through the villages, farmland and forest.
However, solo trekkers are not highly recommended for this trek, unless you are in a group not less than two and guided by a professional trekking guide. The Helambu Trek is not much popular due to its remoteness but trekkers who wants to avoid crowd, this will be a best choice.
Helambu Trek starts from Sundarijal a short drving distance from Kathmandu and ends in Melamchi Gaun, and then a drive to Kathmandu. This makes a circuit of the Helumbu area.
Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek
- No. of Days: 3/5 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 4600 M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 3930 Meters
Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is a popular trekking destination for beginners in the Everest Region. The trek follows majestic views of the Everest Himalayan Range including Mount Everest, diverse vegetation and Sherpa lifestyle, culture and tradition.
Although the trail to Ama Dablam Base Camp follows the same route to Everest Base Camp, however, this is comparatively low altitude trek and trekkers will have an option to make it a trek below 4000 Meters.
Ama Bablam Base Camp Trek offers stunning Himalayan Vista and is worth trekking destination to explore the Everest Region in a short span of time and in a comfortable way.
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Lower Manaslu Trek
- No. of Days: 7/9 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 4400 M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 3520 Meters
Lower Manaslu Trek is a pristine remote trail that takes one to the popular restricted area of Nepal. Lower Manaslu Trek is a perfect trail for beginners who want to explore the nature and the panoramic Himalayan vista in a flexible and short way.
The trail to lower Manaslu follows the majestic views and the local settlement and the best part is the trek is low altitude that takes one to the highest point at Sama Gaun (3530M) for the highest overnight stay.
However, keeping a reserve day will take you for a short day hike to two majestic destinations of the entire Manaslu region and those includes Manaslu Base Camp (4400M) and Birendra lake.
Nar Phu Valley Trek
- No. of Days: 6/8 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 4200 M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 4200 Meters
Nar Phu Valley Trek is one of the most remote restricted area trails in Nepal where only limited trekkers trek due to some of the important restriction trekkers has to follow.
Despite being less popular among the travellers, Nar Phu is one of the most beautiful trails that take travellers to countryside where maximum are Tibetan origin. Nar Phu has everything that a traveller wants to explore, from unique old houses, typical farmland, monasteries, gumpa, majestic Himalayas etc.
Tsum Valley Trek
- No. of Days: 7/9 Days
- Highest Hiking Altitude: 3361 M
- Highest Overnight Altitude: 3361 Meters
Tsum Valley Trek is a low altitude trek in the Manaslu region and falls under restricted zone. This is also comparitably less crowded trail, however, Tsum Valley is popular among travellers who wants to explore the rural lifestyle of country sided where maximum are Tibetan origin.
The tail to Tsum Valley takes travellers to mysterious caves, monasteries, pristine forest etc and there will be an option to extend the trail to Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4200M).
How to make a trek best for beginners in Nepal
Trekking in Nepal always follows the trail that goes uphill; however, with ascent and descent one will reach the destination without any difficulty. Further, the ascent means the gain in the altitude.
To make any trek a best and easy going for the beginners and first time trekkers, you have to be very flexible with your time frame and to make this happens, having a day or two as a reserved day in the itinerary will be the best.
This reserved day will make your trek flexible and can be used in the time of need when your distance to be covered or you pace slow down. For the beginners, shortening the distance and minimizing the altitude gain will be the best and easy way to make any trek a grand success.
What to expect during the trek for beginners
The above mentioned treks are all easy going trail for beginners and first time trekkers. However, with couple of additional days one can further hike above 4000 Meters if the altitude gain doesn’t affect travellers.
The entire program has been selected by Discover Altitude Treks keeping the beginners and first time trekkers at the first notch list. This is doable and easy and takes one to the panoramic view point from where you can explore the panoramic views of the entire Himalayan region that falls within the range.
Further, the trek will be based on tea house and lodge accommodation with fresh cooked meals. So, trekkers will experience grand local hospitality during this trek.
HOW TO MAKE A HIGH ALTITUDE TREK A FRIENDLY TRAIL FOR BEGINNERS
Final Say:
If you are a first time or beginner trekkers, just contact Discover Altitude Trek and have your queries related to interest and your time-schedule. We will work on the basis of your interest to make sure your entire trek goes in a perfect and comfortable way.
Your first time experience will only be determined by how precisely you choose the program and do you really have the required gears for this trek. Having proper gears also plays a vital role for any of the Himalayan Trek.
Grab this opportunity and trust Discover Altitude Trek for your Himalayan adventure.
