Most Challenging Treks in Nepal
The Most top 7 Challenging Treks in Nepal, for Loyal Adventurers in the Himalayas.
Are you seeking for the adventure journey in Nepal Himalaya? Do you know some treks are cross over 5550m? Do you know challenging trekking in Nepal Himalayas? Yes, In Nepal there are several trekking routs are challenging because of the altitude, distance and technical way.
Nepal Himalayas offers some worlds most inspiring trekking. Like Annapurna and Everest region treks are the most popular and many crowed during the peak season. Those trekking are not only the walk but also beautiful landscapes and mountains views. Similarly there are so many hidden ( unrecognized) trails, which are most beautiful. Some of those trekking routes are most challenging to complete it. Lets discover challenging Nepal Himalayas together with Ascend Hikes export and friendly team.
Top Challenging and famous Treks list in Nepal:
- Everest high 3 pass Trek.
- Kanchenjunga trek.
- Upper Dolpo Trek.
- Great Himalayan Trails.
- Makalu Trek.
- Round Annapurna – Tilicho lake Trek.
- Round Manaslu Trek.
- Great Himalayan Trails.
Here are some short highlights of the most challenging treks in Nepal list categorized by Ascend Hikes:
Everest high 3 Pass Trek:
Region: Everest region, Sagarmatha national park.
Duration: 17 days to 19 days.
Activities: Flight to Lukla, Trekking & Hiking.
Best season: Spring and autumn is the best time.
Group size: 1-14 pax in a group.
Trek starts and End: Lukla to Lukla and fly back Kathmandu.
Accommodations: Tea houses (Basic to comfortable).
Maximum altitude: 5550m Kalapathar.
Trip grade: Challenging in high elevation.
Trip distance: 155 – 160 km Lukla to Lukla.
Trek route: Lukla – Namche – Thame – Renjala – Gokyo valley – Cho-La, – Everest Base camp – Kalapatthar – Khomala – Tengboche – Namche – Lukla – Kathmandu.
Why is this trekking challenging?
Everest high 3 pass trekking is challenging because of its high altitude and long trails over 5400m crossing Khogmala – Chola and Renja-La pass.
Kanchenjunga trek:
Region: Kanchenjunga conservation area.
Duration: 17 – 20 Days to complete trek.
Activities: flight, drive, trekking and hiking.
Best season: Spring and autumn.
Group size: 2 – 14 Pax. In a group.
Trek starts and End: Ranipul to Ranipul.
Accommodations: Basic Teahouses.
Food: Basic food and local food.
Maximum altitude: 5144m Pangpema base camp.
Trip grade: Challenging trails.
Trip distance: 190 – 195km trekking.
Trek route: Ranipul – Taplethok – Chirwa – Lelep – Amjilosa – Gyabla -Ghunsa – Kambachen – Pangpema – Selele La – Tseram – Ramche – Oktang – Tortong – Yamphudin – Ranipul route.
Why is this Kanchenjunga trek challenging?
Kanchenjunga trek is challenging because of its high altitude, remote trails, steep ascend, limit and basic accommodations and unmarked trails are making challenging of this trek.
Upper Dolpo Trek.
Region: Shey-Phoksundo national park.
Duration: 27-29 days trekking.
Activities: flight-drive-trekking- hike.
Best season: Spring – Monsoon – autumn.
Group size: 2-14 Pax. in a group.
Trek starts and End: Juphal to Jomsom.
Accommodations: Tant trekking.
Maximum altitude: 5380 Kangla pass.
Trip grade: Challenging long trails.
Trip distance: 265 to 275 km trekking.
Trek route: Juphal – Phoksundo Lake – Shey Gompa – Saldang – Simen (Simigaun) – Chharka Bhot – Jomsom route of Dolpo trek.
Why this trekking is challenging list?
Because of remote valley trekking route, all the food and tents have to carry, longs trails, high passes, steep ascent and descent makes this Upper Dolpo trek challenging and difficulty.
Trek name: Makalu Base camp Trek.
Region: Makalu Barun national Park.
Duration: 16-19 days trekking.
Activities: flight – drive – trek – hikes.
Best season: Spring and autumn.
Group size: 1- 14 Pax in a group.
Trek starts and End: Num village to Num village.
Accommodations: Basic Tea – Houses
Food: basic food and local food available.
Maximum altitude: 4870m, Makalu base camp.
Trip grade: Moderate to Challenging.
Trip distance: 140 – 150km from Num.
Trek route: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar flight – drive Num – Seduwa – Tashi gau – Khongma – Dobate – Yangla Kharka -makalu Base Camp – Swiss camp and back kathmandu route trek.
Why is this Makalu trek challenging?
Rugged trails, basic tea shops, few guest houses, remote and high elivation route makes makalu trek challenging.
Round Annapurna via Tilicho Lake Trek.
Region: Annapurna conservation area.
Duration: 14-17 days, depending on start and ending point.
Activities: drive – Trekking – hiking.
Best season: Spring and autumn.
Group size: 1 – 14 Pax in a group.
Trek starts and End: Dharapani to Muktinath.
Accommodations: Tea – Houses.
Food: continental and Indian food available.
Maximum altitude: 5416m Throng -La pass.
Trip grade: Moderate and challenging.
Trip distance: 125 – 135km,
Route: Dharapani – Chame- Pisang – Braga – Icelake – Manang- Tilicho Lake – Yak Kharka- Throng la – Muktinath route, for more details log on here about Annapurna region treks.
Round Manaslu Trek with Tsum valley.
Region: Manaslu conservation area, Gorkha.
Duration: 16 – 18 Days.
Activities: Driving – Trekking – Hiking.
Best season: Spring (march – May) and autumn.
Group size: 1 – 14 Pax. In a group.
Trek starts and End: Machhakhola to Tilje village.
Accommodations: Basic tea – houses.
Food: Basic continental and local food available.
Maximum altitude: 5106m larke -la pass.
Trip grade: Moderate to Challeng.
Trip distance: 225 – 230km altogether.
Route: kathmandu -machhakhola – Jagat – Tsum valley – Namrung – Shyala – Pungeyan – Manaslu Base Camp – Samdo – Larke-la – Bhimthang- Goa – Tilje – Besisahar – Kathmandu. for more details log on here.
Great Himalayan trails Trek:
Destination: Great Himalayan trails.
Duration:125 – 160 Days.
Activities: Trekking Hiking & climbing.
Best season: Spring, autumn & summer.
Group size:1- 14 Pax. in a group.
Trek starts and End: East to far west part of Nepal.
Accommodations: Basic tea houses & tents.
Food: Basic Continental and local food.
Maximum altitude: 6146m Tashi Lapcha pass.
Trip grade: Most Challenging.
Trip distance:1750 – 1800 km.
Why are these trekking trails challenging?
Those above routes are challenging because of,
- High altitude factor.
- Remote trails.
- Less supporting due to remote.
- Remote trekking trails.
- Food and accommodations.
- Long trekking trails.
- Permits and access.
- Technical terrain.
Who can do this trekking? What should need to prepare this route to complete?
To complete these trekking routes, need these basic things are highly recommended.
- Physical fit and multi day hiking experience.
- Basic altitude experience.
- Comfortable with altitude sickness.
- Basic weather experience.
- Well equipment recommended.
Why those routes are most challenging treks in Nepal?
Those above list trekking is challenging because of far remote trails, altitude, food and accommodations, trekking distance and steep ascent and descent are the main reason.
Is the Great Himalayan Trail possible without a guide?
No, the great Himalayan trails, there are many places have to cross through high Himalaya and restricted area trek, so there are no chance to do a trek without guide and impossible without porter.
How to train for high-altitude treks in Nepal?
Above 3000m altitude any time anyone can affected from the altitude sickness, so, before planning for the high altitude trekking in Nepal, you should do some hikes, swimming, long walking are the must require for high altitude trek in the Himalayas.
Do I need permits for remote trekking routes?
Yes, there are almost trekking trails have to buy trekking permits without Pikey peak and Pikey – Dudhkunda trekking trails.
Trekking Tips for Challenging Trails:
- Always hire a licensed guide.
- Hire strong porter with well equipment.
- Carry a satellite phone (Dolpo, Kanchenjunga, Himalayan trails etc.)
- Prepare for self-sufficiency, logic and fooding because limit tea houses.
- Train with long hikes & altitude gain, keep it in mind.
- Be insured for high-altitude rescue.
- Follow the proper rule because some places are strongly believed religious.
- Well equipment is highly recommended in the trekking.
Conclusion + call to action:
Wrap up by reaffirming that these treks aren’t for beginners but incredibly rewarding. If you’ve already conquered Everest Base Camp, Everest region treks, Annapurna region treks, then these treks will redefine your idea of adventure. Waiting to take it up a mountain pass? Contact us to plan your next Himalayan challenge with Ascend Hikes export and friendly team. We are always available in,
