Nepal Off Beaten Trek

Are looking for the most popular off the beaten treks in Nepal for 2024/2025? Here we explain:  The destination of amazing Himalayan ranges is supported by the rich diversity of plants, animals, culture, and traditions of multi-ethnic people. Nepal has unique climatic conditions from the lower terai to the peak of Mt. Everest. The Variation in the landscape, glacier lakes, waterfalls, freshwater flowing rivers, snow-capped mountains, green hills, and many more are gifts of Nature that attract you to visit Nepal.

There are certain treks in Nepal that are less explored and not exposed on the front page of travel sites but they are much more beautiful and adventurous than other popular treks. These hidden treks are also known as off-beaten treks.

Manaslu Trek

Manaslu trek leads you in front of Manaslu (8163m). which is the eighth highest peak in the world lies in Mansiri Himal of the Himalayan range in the Gorkha district of Nepal. The Manaslu trek offers wonderful scenic beauty and adventurous trek. It is the hidden trek with the hidden beauty of Nepal. It offers amazing landscapes, monasteries, sightseeing of the white-hanging mountains, diversified plants and animals, Tibetan culture, and hospitality. You will not only fulfill your travel goal but will definitely enjoy with uniqueness of the place from the rest of the world.

The government of Nepal allows the Manaslu trek permit in 1991 AD.  Trek covers 177 kilometers following an ancient salt trading route along the Budhi Gandaki River. The Manaslu trek begins from Soti Khola, crossing rivers, seeing 10 peaks above 6500m and 7000m high as a background of wonderful land arrangement and vegetation and takes you up to Syange as end point of trek.

Manaslu circuit trek is off the beaten trek of Nepal because the route of the trek is closest to Nepal – China border and the permit is high in the place nearby the border. Less popularity and compulsory local guides for getting permits are reasons causing less crowd of tourists here. It is a popular trek compared to other off-beaten treks but compared to Everest and Annapurna It has fewer tourists. Wish you would like to visit Manaslu Region to support the local community there. 

Dolpo Trek

The Dolpo region is another off-the-beaten trail. Trek guides you to the mysterious land of Dolpo, a remote area of Far western region - Nepal. It is in Dolpa district, Karnali Pradesh, and boarded to Tibet in  North.  It is the wonderful part of the Himalayan range which is further categorized into two parts in sense of trekking route .

• Upper-Dolpo trek
• Lower- Dolpo trek

Upper  Dolpo Trek

Upper – Dolpo trek takes you up to 5151m high in the place Kang la pass. Even though Upper – Dolpo trek is off beaten trek, it is hidden paradise. The place is habitat of rare animal of the world – the snow leopard and blue ship. You will see 800 years – old Shey monastery and the deepest lake of Nepal, Shey Phoksundo. View of high peaks of Himalayan range: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Kanjiroba and you will pass through Lower Dolpa. Amazing landscape leads you to the different world of imagination. The hospitality of people, different culture their lifestyle with adjustment on remoteness is best part to live and learn.

Dolpo Trekking route is Nepal off beaten trek and covers less crowd of tourist because of remoteness of place, less popularity and high permit cost 500 USD. Upper Dolpo trek without guide is not allowed.

Lower Dolpo Trek

The best choice of off beaten path experience is Lower Dolpo Trek. The trek route passes through Shey - Phoksundo National Park. You will have a wonderful background of mountains, visit in Buddhist monasteries, yak caravan, the evolutionary change of life, remoteness, barren landscape gives you totally a different experience.

Lower Dolpo trek also provides an opportunity to be in front of the deepest lake in the world, shey Phoksundo lake. You can also explore the traditional salt trade route from Tibet to Nepal. This place is a very special place even for making documentary movies related to Himalayan life as well. The place comes is highlighted after the movie Caravan filmed in Upper Dolpo.

Upper Mustang Trek

Nepal off the beaten trek with less crowd of tourists is Upper Mustang as well. To have an experience of the true mountain life of Nepal, Upper Mustang Trek is the best option. Mustang is a cold desert where treeless landscape, reduced alpine vegetation, Buddhist monasteries, and Tibetan culture welcome you.

Mustang is an ancient forbidden Kingdom highly influenced by Tibetan tradition. Lo Mathang, the cultural and religious heritage is an immortal history of Mustang. It was the unofficial capital of Mustang and a part of the Tibetan kingdom of Gungthang since 1830.

The scenery of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna (8091m), Manaslu (8156m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Machapuchhre (6993m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Tilicho Peak (7134m) and Nilgiri (6940m) is beyond imagination. The Trek path follows the deepest gorge Kaligandaki, non-green rocky hills with various patterns and erosion via wind. The place without greenery and non-desert soil texture, no precipitation makes it different from remaining world. Visiting Upper Mustang is a clear observation of mysteries on Earth's landscape. For an adventurous trekker, the Upper Mustang trek is a part of the challenge and importance to complete your travel diary.

Upper Mustang trek remains as an off the beaten trek of Nepal due to the very remote and rough path. But in fact, trekking in well fascinating place doesn’t gives pleasure. For a real trek natural landscape without man-made infrastructure keeps more value and gives more pleasure.

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

“Kanchenjunga” literally gets its name from “Kang – Chen – zod – nga” and its meaning is Five Great Treasuries of the Snow. The Third highest mountain of the world Kanchenjunga ( 8585m) is believed as the home of a god who gives goodwill and prosperity to people. Local people of the Kanchenjunga region worship the mountain today also. This mountain massive has got a history of creating many destructive avalanches and remains a challenge for climbers.

Kanchenjunga base camp trek offers a remote path, so less crowd attempt this trek. The spectacular Mountain View, amazing landscape, unique and colorful local culture, and diversified flora and fauna are great to observe.

Nar Phu Valley Trek

Nar phu valley trek is situated in the Annapurna region, western Nepal and it takes 17/18 days. The trek can start along the Annapurna circuit trekking trail from Kathmandu to Besishar or Chame, Lamjung District by private or local vehicle then trek can start Nar Phu Valley trek. Koto, Tilche, Ngalt, and Chame village is the main starting point of Nar Phu Valley trekking and then cross kangala-Pass join in Nyeshang valleys trek then trek can continue to the high pass throng-la or can return to down same way end in Basishar then back to Kathmandu. If continue trek high pass trek will take you to Mustang Vallays and Pokhara and finally back to Kathmandu, Nepal.

Khopra Danda Trek

Khopra Danda trek takes you to the best viewpoint of the Annapurna region. Being one of the most popular destinations, the Khopra Danda trek offers an amazing sunrise view over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Ancient villages, ethnic Magar and Gurung community, Hinduism, and Buddhism reflecting culture are amazing to explore through off-beat trial.

Starting the trekking from Nayapul (1070m), you will hike to Hille (1430m), Ghorepani (2880m). Poonhill (3210m), Swanta (2214m) and Chistibang (3026m). On the seventh day, you will trek from Chistibang to Khopra Danda, the final destination. Enjoying the majestic view of Mt Himchuli, Mt. Machhapuchre, Mardi Himal and Annapurna ranges you will trek to Khayar Lake (4665m). High hills, forest, remote life, peaceful environment, and amazing landscape of Annapurna region definitely make you excited and joyful. Following the path towards Ghandruk you will leave Annapurna region and drive back to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

Ruby Valley trek

Ruby Valley trek undergoes in both the Manaslu conservation area and Langtang National Park. The area with the richest biodiversity, culture, and amazing landscape is uniqueness we get in Ruby Valley off the beaten trek. It is believed that Ruby Valley is named with the presence of Gems in Ganesh Himal. The great scenic beauty in off-beaten trial, the Rhododendron forest, and the ethnic Gurung, Ghale people are common throughout the trial.

Starting from Sabrubeshi, Ruby valley trek continues through the Rhododendron jungle where you can enjoy hot springs, Seto Kunda, kalo Kunda, Tripurasundari, and many viewpoints. Passing Gatlang (2240m), Somdang (3258m), Tipling (1875m), Chalis Gaon (1800m), Borang (1700m) and Dhading we complete the trek. Parvati Kunda, Yuri Kharka, Pangsang pass (3830m), Gomba Danda, Hindung, and Thulo Dhunga are some of the attractive places of the Ruby Valley trek.

Makalu base Camp trek

The Makalu base camp trek is one of the most popular off-beaten treks in the eastern region of Nepal. It offers amazing scenery hidden in Rhododendron forest, farmland arranged in terraces, mountains, rivers, and rivulets.

Starting the drive from Kathmandu, the Makalu base camp trek begins from Chichila (1980m). Trekking continues towards Num, Seduwa, Tashigaun, Khongma Danda, Shipton, Yangla Kharka, langma Kharka, Sherson, and reached to Makalu base camp on the 14th day. The peaceful environment, ethnic Rai community, Rhododendron forest, Barun river valley, granite cliffs, waterfalls, and glaciers on mountain base are amazing parts of Makalu Base Camp.

Conclusion

Nepal off beaten trek have more Challenges and its remoteness is an opportunity for an explorer. Visit a new place without judging the crowd on your path. The place will become blessed with your good steps. We and our team are always ready to support you for your destination towards off beaten trek of Nepal. visit off-beaten in 2024. 

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