1 Everest Region.Everest Region is a place to go and trek on its hills, valleys, and terrains, and also to discover what is the Everest Base Camp Trek all about? Getting to the base camp is not that difficult because its trekking trails provide you natural wonders that will give you instant relief. It is the most popular trekking region of the world. The reason is it has the key elements for both general and adventure seekers. And its Everest Base Camp Trekking is to observe the world’s highest mountain called Mt. Everest. In addition, the region is also a home to towering 8000 m peaks. Along with this, it is a fine example of beautiful nature and local people living in harmony. Almost everybody comes to the Everest Region to see this mountain. This region has popular places like Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorakshep, which fulfill our dreams to see the close view of snow – covered mountains. Everest Region also has another highlight called the Everest View Hotel, which is a vantage point for seeing the breath-taking view of world’ best mountains. These mountains look as if they had been preserved for us. We will be at the source of pride when we reach Kalapathar for the memorable view of sunrise, as well as for the close view of Mt. Everest. Overall, Everest Region has uphills and downhills and beautiful mountain scenes, where we have to walk to reach the base camp.
Some domestic airlines fly daily from Kathmandu to Lukla, the starting point of the Everest Base Camp Trek. This airport is one of the extreme airports of the world, so make up your mind to overcome the fear of landing at Lukla, and look at this landing as an inspiring landing. On the way from Lukla, we see mountains like Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawache, Nuptse, Pumori, Kangtega, Cho Oyu and others.
The trekking trail, where we are walking is scenic and descends to the Dudhkoshi River and takes us to Phakding, the “Sagarmatha National Park”, Namche, Tengboche, and so on. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the trail, we see Buddhist colorful flags and meet traders.
Namche, the largest Sherpa village of the Everest Region, has a mountain museum, which is filled with photo galleries, dedictaed to mountaineers.
2 Annapurna Region.Annapurna Region has alluring mountains and is one of the few regions of the world that makes your dream come true. Also, it has ever green forest, glaciated rivers, and the world’s deepest gorge that will set your mood. Each of these impresses you magically, and each part of the Annapurna has undeniably beautiful rich bio diversity. Call it the Annapurna Region or the Annapurna Sanctuary; both mean the same thing. This region has some of the rarest vegetations, and its natural sceneries are epic. Side by side, it is a home to rare animals. The common vegetation that it has is alpine vegetation. With the Annapurna massifs, this region becomes one of the best trekking destinations in the world. The massifs consist of Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Machapuchare, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, Lamjung Himal and others, and they hug both your eyes and mind as you look at them. Annapurna Region boasts of these mountains and is also a home to ethnic groups like Gurung, Magar, and Thakali people, where historians and sociologists can study about their origin, cultures and traditions from the scratch.
Annapurna Region is all about trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp, Poon Hill Ghorepani, and the Annapurna Circuit. It is also about swallowing beautiful scenes of the panoramic view of mountains.
You can embark on your lifetime trip to the Annapurna Region either by driving or flying to Pokhara. After all, Annapurna Base camp Trek is the second best trek of the world, and its trekking trail is scenic.
3 Langtang Region.
Langtang is the best when it comes to the nearest trekking destination and endless choices from Kathmandu. It is also the best for the beginners. And its starting point (trek point) can be reached by bus or van. It is convenient to get to Langtang because there is no fear of mountain flying, and no worrying about long, hilly drive.
The famous treks of the langtang Region are Gosaikunda Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Bhairav Kunda Trek, and so on. Each of these treks is gorgeous.
Travellers could spend from a week to more than 13 days to see beautiful Langtang Region. This region is least visited by the trekkers because they do not know much about it; therefore, it is the best choice for the people, who want to walk on a lonely trekking trail. Walking on this trail is fulfilling your dream. We may be dimly aware of the Langtang Region, but it has its own story, that is, it has intact culture and traditions. When we see its green lush valley, we feel that the Langtang Region has something to offer for every traveller.
The region is also popular for Yak Cheese Factory, and we will also find a good cheese there at any time of the year.
Each lake of the Langtang Region bears religious significance (Hindu and Buddhist). We will also come across monasteries, Buddhist prayer flags, chortens, and mani walls.
Another special highlight of the Langtang Region is the Langtang National Park, which is a home to rare species of plants and animals. It is also a home to Red Panda and snow – leopard.
4 Manaslu Region.
The sceneries of the Manaslu Region are exceptional and give a combo experience to both trekkers and adventure seekers. It also includes the Manaslu Mountain that lies in the background and that gets a lot of attention. This 8000 m mountain is the fifth highest mountain in the world. This mountain also makes the region ideal for trekking.
Other special highlights include Manaslu Conservation Area and its attractions, such as rare floras and faunas. As we trek in this area, we can enjoy its ever green staggering forest. This area can be said as the center of peace. Like other trekking regions, the people of the Manaslu Region are also engaged in agricultural activities, and they have their own dialect, culture, custom, dresses, dance and songs, and each of these is a great new thing to see. There will be vibrancy in our eyes when we see colorful prayer flags, mani walls, chortens, and stupas. All these create a little Tibet in Nepal. As we trek further, the guide resurfaces about the hidden culture of the region. We pass the monasteries, and it emerges on our minds that everything about the Manaslu Region is sacred. It also has caves.
As we walk in the calmness of the floras; there is an abundance of vegetations, and their colorfulness gets lively as we walk along with them. All we have to do is to enjoy this dynamic feature of the Manaslu Region amidst the nature. We will also find happiness, and this can be looked upon as a magnetic side. Moreover, we may spot Red Panda and Snow – Leopard.
