March and April trekking in Nepal
March and April are another best trekking season in Nepal, March, and April is another second biggest trekking , peak climbing and big mountain climbing season in Himalaya, the temperature will be slowly rising up then cold is move to higher in Himalaya, then mostly sunshine days will come up, every year After heavy showing in winter (December – Jan – Feb) weather will be clear and you can see the good view of mountains, it will be blooming the many types of flower, as well as after temperature rising up the forest and trees are getting greens and many new trees will be grown up with new season of the year. In the Himalayas area wildlife will be starting to get new food and they go higher than they live in mounts region.
Autumn and spring season is the same weather conditions, in march to May all the travels, tourist will never regard mountains views, March – April, and May is perfect time for trekking after October and November season. In this season all the trees will get painted after blooming including the our national tree rhododendron and many other flower s will be blooming in spring before monsoon start, the flower and green trees will makes another amazing view around the mountains.
So we recommend for those who are looking for trekking in Nepal in march , April and may in spring season will be the best trekking season in Nepal with clear sky and great view of mountains wherever you go into the Himalaya.
March and April recommend trekking routes:
| (1) Everest Base camp trek
(2) Short Everest view trek (3) Annapurna base camp trek (4) Ghore paniu-Poon hill trek (5) Mardi Himal trek (6) Langtang valley with Gosaikunda lake trek (7) Manaslu circuit trek (8) Annapurna circuit trek (9) Tamang heritage trail trek. (10) Gokyo lake trek
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(1)Everest base camp trek: 11 nights 12 days)
Everest base camp trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Himalaya in Nepal. Everyone has a big dream to visit once in their life, this trekking start from Kathmandu and ending also in Kathmandu. Normal duration is 12 nights 13 days including flight both ways Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu. Lukla is the main entrance get of Everest base camp trek after 15 minutes fly to Lukla from Kathmandu basically you will start to walk, 7 nights 8 days reach at the Everest base camp and 3 nights 4 days return to Kathmandu including Lukla Kathmandu flight. Along the way, you will meet many trekkers and local people and their daily basic lifestyle. You will see strengthen the view of mountains including Mt.Everst ranges and 100 of above 6000m high Himalayas peaks.
Everest base camp trekking highlights:
- Trek to Namche, a busy mountain hub surrounded by mountain views.
- We trek through Tengboche and visit the beautiful, high altitude monastery.
- When we reach Base Camp (5364m), we have plenty of time for pictures and to explore this iconic setting.
- Early morning climb of Kala Pattar (5550m), to watch the sunrise over Mount Everest
- We allow for several acclimatization days to ensure your trek is as comfortable as possible.
- We stay in teahouses along the route and you can experience Nepalese food and culture first hand.
- Beautiful 360 degree mountain views. Spend time with Everest, Lhotse, AmaDablam and many more!
(2) Short Everest view trek (6 nights 7 days)
Short Everest view trek and Everest view trek is in same route same location same view , those who have short time, but still want to see the mount Everest from close distance then this trek is short and sweet for all of trekkers and hikers from all over the world. Within one week you will see whole mountains ranges including mt. Everest and many other mountains ranges from close distance. It’s very short but wrathful trek, trek begins from lukla and end at Kathmandu.
Trip highlights:
- Trek to Namche, a busy mountain hub surrounded by mountain views.
We trek through Tengboche and visit the beautiful, high altitude monastery
- We stay in teahouses along the route and you can experience Nepalese food and culture first hand.
- Beautiful 360 degree mountain views. Spend time with Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam.
- Fly above scenic mountains from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu many more !
(3) Annapurna base camp trek (A.B.C) ,( 8 nights 9 days)
Annapurna base camp, the trek is another popular trekking route in Nepal. It’s close from Pokhara city, Pokhara is the second biggest city of Nepal and its getaway of Annapurna trekking routes, Annapurna base camp trek located in beneath of mount Annapurna one. Generally, this trek starts from Kathmandu and ending in Pokhara, total duration 8 nights 9 days via poon hill viewpoint (Alt 3210m). Minimum alt 740m Pokhara and Maximum altitude 4130m Annapurna base camp, during the trek, you will be stay at the tea house, in this trek you can see several mountains including two big above 8000m higher mountains Annapurna one 8091m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri Alt. 8167m) and many other popular mountains, you will see different cultures and religions.
Annapurna base camp highlights
- Drive from Kathmandu to pokhara through the beautiful landscape.
- Visit a famous pokhara city with incredible view of Annapurna mountains and fewa lake
- Hike to poonhill viewpoint and enjoy with a magnificent view of whole Annapurna and Dhaulagri mountains ranges.
- Stay in beautiful local tea houses
- Crossing through the Gurung and Magar traditional villages and their basic daily lifestyle.
- Several time cross high suspension bridge.
- Enjoy with natural hot spring along the trek in Jinu dada.
- Trek up to Annapurna base camp and explore the world big glacier
- Very close view of Annapurna range and mount fishtail.
- Sunrise and sun set view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains from poonhill viewpoint & many more!
(4) Ghorepani – Ponhill Trek, (4 nights 5 days)
If you have short time in Nepal, but still want to do short trek and want to see mountains from close distance then this is perfect trekking route for all adventure walk beginners. If you never done any treks in life and want to start your trekking in Himalaya then we recommend you this trek.
This short trek give you back amazing mountains view of whole Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range including different types of cultural and religions, you will enjoy with hot spring at jinu dada, it’s one of the best trekking routes for those who have short time in nepal. This trek starts from Kathmandu and end in pokhra or Kathmandu. Max Alt 3200m in poonhill viewpoint.
Trip highlights
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to pokhara
- Enjoy in pokhara with the Annapurna mountains view and many different activities like paragliding, boating in fewa lake ,visits Bharahi temple, David fall, international mounts museum many more
- A strengthen view of whole Annapurna & Dhaulagiri mountains from close distance from poonhill in sunrise and sun set.
- Good relief in natural hot spring in jinu dada along the trek
- Visit several gurung and magar villages and their culture and daily basic lifestyle.
(5) Mardi Himal trek (6 nights 7 days)
Mardi Himal trek is very famous trekking route now for all beginners walkers in the Himalaya, its located beneath of mount fishtail ( this mountains also call from another name call Machhapuchre) Machhapuchare also commonly known as Fishtail Mountain, because of its twin peaks that mirrors the image of a fishtail is a very beautiful and sacred mountain of Nepal . The ridge here leads to a High camp, located at 3,620m (13,550 Ft.), where a second consecutive afternoon is spent acclimatizing with the views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchare. All around you right from Dhaulagiri to the Ganesh Himal stretches a dozen or more spectacular mountains, with Annapurna I being the highest of them all.
We highly recommend this trekking route for trek and yoga at the same time. On this trek, you will find it is less crowded compared to other trekking routes. It will be peaceful and quiet most of the day with beautiful Mountain View, including flora fauna’s where you can find for yoga trek of Nepal. This trip will be unforgettable memories in your lifetime.
Highlights of this trek:
- Amazing view of mount fishtail Alt. 6993m.) Including all the Annapurna regions mountains from close distance in sunrise and sunset time.)
- Visit different ethnic group’s people villages & enjoy with their traditional food, culture and regions.
- Hike up to Mardi Himal base camp (alt. 5500m) and feel above Annapurna base camp (Alt 4130m)
- One of the best Annapurna one and many other mountains view.
- Night stay in local people’s home stay and feel like family with them.
- Welcome from local people and show you their cultural dance and provide you local food in Siding and Lawang villages.
(6) Langtang valley & Gosaikund Lake trek ( 9 nights 10 days)
Lantang valley and Gosaikunda lake regions are located north of Kathmandu. This region is known for its natural beauty and wide and varied trekking opportunities.
We start from Kathmandu, where we transfer by bus or private jeep the 105km to Dhunche- Sybrubesi. It is here at Dhunche that we start the trek. The trail leads us gently and slowly up through the many different villages inhabited by Tibetans, Tamangs and Sherpa people.
Passing through the lush Rhododendrons forest, filled with conifers and oaks you will have plenty of opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural surroundings and wildlife. We will pass and meet many cattle along the way. Monkeys’ and a wide variety of birds are always within sight.
The route provides us with stunning mountain views of Lantang Lerung, Yala peak, GanchhepuHimal range, Nyakhang peak, to name but a few. This trek allows you to witness the changing landscape as we ascend above 3000m – when the landscape loses its vibrant green forest in favor of higher altitude backdrops.
The true cultural feel is achieved when we reach Lantang village. A wash with fluttering prayer flags, brightly painted chortens, many walls and stones carved with the Tibetan mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’. You will be sure to receive a gracious welcome from the yak herders.
From Langtang valley, we take the trail up to the sacred site called Goisaikunda Lake. Gosainkunda Lake is believed to have been created by lord Shiva when he thrust his trishul (trident) into the mountain to extract water so that he could cool his burning throat after swallowing poison. At the lake you will also have spectacular views of the Ganesh Himal range and Manaslu range. After crossing the Laurebinae pass (4600m), we trek back via another route in this this region. This route takes us back to Kathmandu via Kutumsang ,Chisapani and finally Kathmandu. or if you don’t have enough time then you can make short trek and return back to Dhunche from Gosaikunda lake and drive back to Kathmandu.
Noted: Rebuild all the guest house and trekking route after divesting earthquake in 2015 April.
Highlights of this trek
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Sybrubesi
- Walking through the old Tibetan villages and visit monastery and museum.
- Great view of Ganesh Himal and Langtang himal range.
- Trekking through the Langtang national park and you can see different spices of birds , flora, fauna & wild animal
- You will pass several mane and chhorten along the way
- Hike up to Kyanging Ri view point (Alt.4700m) & you can see many mountains.
- Visit secretes Gosaikunda Lakes and enjoy with amazing view of big mountains range like Ganesh Himal range, Manaslu range, and Annapurna mountains range.
- Visit real Himalayan yak cheese factory.
- Warm welcome from local people and give you best hospitality from their inner heart.
(7) Manaslu circuit trek ( 11 nights 12 days)
Manaslu circuit trekking is located in the west part of Nepal at Ghorkkha district, the border with Annapurna circuit trek or in Annapurna mountains range . Everyone knows Mount Manaslu is above 8000m Higher (Alt .8167m from sea level. So this trekking is a very famous trekking route nowadays, most of the adventure and trekking lovers like to visit once in their lifetime. Walking around the world eight thousand meters high MT Manaslu, Mt. Ganesh Himal, and Alt.7425m) Himal Chuli (Alt.7893m.) including numbers of mountains give you lifetime experience and a magnificent view of whole mountains in west nepal.
Compare to the Everest region and Annapurna region, Manaslu circuit trek route is still quiet and fewer numbers of people use to go here, but nowadays the number of trekkers increasing year by year. Manaslu circuit trek also introduce you with local culture and religions of this region from the beginning of trek from low altitude Alt 700m up to larke –la pass 5130m.
Manaslu circuit trek route begins from Kathmandu to Soti Khola by drive then basically you will start the walk from here, you shall be a trek through Machha Khola – khorla besi- jagat where your restricted Manaslu permit will be issued and continue Philip- Dying – NAMRUNG – Low gaun – Sama gaun- samdo- Dharamsala (known as a base camp of Manaslu circuit trek then finally you will be reached on the top of Larke la pass (Alt.5130m) and then come back down to Bhim Phedi, which is another side of mt. Manaslu mountain ranges, then last day of the walk to Dharapani & it’s the meeting point with Annapurna circuit trek route and you will drive back to Kathmandu via Beshishar- Kathmandu. along the way, you will cross many Gurung- Magar- Tibetan settlements and their basic daily lifestyle, including nature scenery and monastery temple and chorten many more. Highlights of this trek are, visit and walk around old Buddhist and Hindu culture and their religions and mountains view of whole Manaslu and Annapurna region including 100 or above 6000m high mountains view.
Highlights of this trip
- Trek to though the scenic landscape from begging to end.
- Visit Hindus , Buddhist culture and religions
- Visit old monastery and chhorten during this trek.
- Incredible view of mount manaslu and many others peaks above 600 m.
- Cross larke – la pass (Alt. 5130m)
- Lifetime experience of walking into the Himalaya.
- Enjoy with the beautiful landscape and nature.
(8) Annapurna circuit trek: ( 9 nights 10 days)
Annapurna circuit trekking is very famous and old trekking route in the Annapurna mountains region. This route is located southwest from Pokhara, surrounded from Annapurna Mountains, this trekking route was known as a very long route for all adventure trekking lovers, But now its became a short route, because of the car route is reach close to mountains and most of the lower part trek days were cut so if you use the local transportation before starting Annapurna circuit trek then you can do this trek in between 10 to 11 days. the jeep can reach now to the Manag so it depends how long you want to drive and go mounts directly, But we suggest you all trekkers drive until Dharapani or Bargarchap then from here basically can walk, if you go further drive directly to manag or nearest villages then it can be a problem in altitude sickness , so Dharapani (Alt. 1900m) right place for staring Annapurna circuit trekking.
On this trek, you can see all Annapurna range mountains like Annapurna II (7995m) Annapurna III (Alt.7555m), Annapurna!X (Alt.7435m) Ganga purna (Alt. 7455m), Tilicho peak (Alt.7135m) including 100 of Himalaya peaks above 6000m, You will trek through the several local villages; beautiful landscape, culture, nature and will see basic daily lifestyle & many more!
After pisang villages, you will meet several old Tibetan villages and cultural including 600 to 700 years old buddies monastery and chhorten, you shall enjoy visiting this incredible old settlement and lifestyle. In manag villages, most of the trekkers stay two nights for acclimatization and it’s highly recommended for all trekkers before you heading up to Thorong – la pass (Alt. 5416m .and Thorongla la pass is popular pass on this trek , After cross Thorong la you will reach other side of Annapurna Mountains in Muktinath which is a border with the upper mustang, still, you will see above 8000m high Dhaulagiri mountains ranges, after Muktinath, if you want you can trek through the Jomsom – Marpha – Tatopani and Pokhara. or you can take bus drive back to pokhara.
Option: you can also fly from Jomsom to Pokhara by air.
Highlights of Annapurna circuit trek
- Scenic drive through the beautiful landscape.
- Walking through beautiful Hindus and buddies villages
- A magnificent view of whole Annapurna range including two above 8000m high mountains Mt. Annapurna & Dhaulagiri.
- Visit old monastery and several villages
- Visit organic apple garden.
- Trek close to mountains in sunset & sunrise moment
- Night stay in beautiful tea house with delicious food.
- Cross world longest pass Thorong – la Alt. 5416m.
- Trekking through the beautiful landscape.
- Visit muktinath temple and monastery.
- Scenic drive back to pokhara
- Great trekking and hiking experience in your lifetime
(9) Tamang Heritage Trail ( 6 nights 7 days.)
Tamang heritage trail trek is located in the north of Kathmandu; this is a newly opened trekking route in the Lang tang region. This trail was developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program under United Nations Development Project (UNDP).Approximately 10 -20 thousand people are used to live in this area. Tamang heritage trail is very reached from culture& regions. This trek begins from Kathmandu to sybrubesi after a drive-by bus. And then basically start to walk from sybrubesi .
The trail passes traditional Tamang villages (Goljung, Gatlang, Tatopani, Nagthal, Thuman, Briddim) where life, culture, Hot bath in the healing hot-water spring at Tatopani, and crafts have remained not so much changed beginning of the established .their mean income source is small animal trade, farming, made handy craft by them and seals to the nearest market, Tamang people are very happy to serve anytime their warm traditional hospitality. These treks share you at the same time very good cultural experience and their daily lifestyle. This trekking also offers beautiful mountain views of Langtang lirung (Alt 7220m) and Ganesh Himal range also wilderness walking experience through beautiful landscapes of alpine terrain and rhododendrons forests. The best time to do this trek is February-May and September – December of the year. This trek gives you an unforgettable experience in your life time in Nepal.
High Lights of this trek
- Visit old Tamang villages and their culture.
- Trekking through the beautiful landscape.
- Deep bath in natural hot spring at totopani
- One of the best Langtang and Tibet side mountains view from Nagtahli view point.
- Short and sweet trek give you back many experience about trekking and walking.
(10) Gokyo lake trek:(9 nights 10 days)
Gokyo Lake is located in Everest region, it’s one of the most beautiful trekking routes in Everest region, Gokyo lake trek begins from Lukla and you shall be trek through the several Sherpa villages, hundreds of old monastery’s, you will visit the Sagarmatha national park, beautiful landscape and a magnificent view of the whole Everest region mountains. Kathmandu to Namche Bazzar same route with Everest base camp trek, after Gokyo lake trek route, is turn left up to Gokyo valley. Gokyo lake is naturally & culturally both very beautiful trek, on this trek, you will see six beautiful lakes including hundreds of Himalaya peaks which are above the 6000m higher,
Highlights gokyo lake trek is a hike up to Gokyo –re Alt, 5360m, for strengthen the view of the Mt. Everest (Alt. 8848m), Lotse (Alt, 8586m.) Nuptse Mt. Choyuo ( Allt. 8210m),(Alt,7985m), Makalu (Alt, 8516m.) Mt. Ama Dablam Alt, 6893m) including many mountains. From gokyo you can climb to gokyo ri viewpoint sunrise and sunset both times. Gokyo Lake, after enjoying with beautiful mountains and Gokyo lake view you will return back to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu.
Highlights of this trek
- Scenic flight Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu.
- 390 degree panoramic view of mountains
- Hike to Gokyo ri view point and enjoy with strengthen view of whole Everest region mountains both times sun set and sunrise.
- Visit old monastery and Sagarmath national park museum.
- Walking through the rare Sherpa villages then get to know their basic daily lifestyle.
- Visit namche bazzar and enjoying with great view of whole mountains including Mount Everest range and mt. Ama Dablam many more!
Please Note : Above mention named trekking routes are our recommended treks for you ,But still here is many trekking and climbing option, you can contact us at exploreinnepal@gmail.com, website www.exploreinnepal.com direct call at 977- 9851131287(WhatsApp, Dinesh) if you have already planning for another trekking route , we organize all type of trek and expedition in Himalaya.
