Trekking is by far Nepal’s biggest attraction. Pioneered by Col. Jimmy
Roberts in the early 1960s, most tourists embark on some trek or the
other and many do multiple treks before heading back home. Some arrive
each year to do a different trek each time. A trek is also the best
means of seeing the country and to understand its people. Walking
through emerald rice fields; through rhododendron forests; crossing
streams, camping out on a hilltop in the wilderness with towering
mountains in the background, make trekking an unforgettable experience.
One can also do pony treks in some remote places, which is equally
enthralling for visitors. Pony treks are offered mostly in western
region of Pokhara, Dolpo and Lo Manthang (Mustang).
The two most popular treks are the
Everest Base Camp Trek and the Around
Annapurna also known as the Annapurna Circuit as it goes right around
the Annapurna range. There are many different treks offered in the
Everest and Annapurna regions. Other popular regions are the Langtang
valley, Helambu, Makalu, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga and the Arun Valley.
Another popular destination in the Everest region is the Gokyo valley.