City: Nepal
What to do and see in Nepal, Nepal: The Best Mountains
Nepal (/nəˈpɔːl/ ( listen); Nepali: नेपाल Nepāl [neˈpal]), officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal (Nepali: सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल Sanghiya Loktāntrik Ganatantra Nepāl), is a landlocked country in South Asia located in the Himalaya. With an estimated population of 26.4 million, it is 48th largest country by population and 93rd largest country by area. It borders China in the north and India in the south, east, and west while Bangladesh is located within only 27 km (17 mi) of its southeastern tip and Bhutan is separated from it by the Indian state of Sikkim. A Himalayan state, Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and largest city. Nepal is a multiethnic nation with Nepali as the official language.
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1. Mount Everest
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5.0 based on 423 reviews
The highest peak in the world.
Reviewed By kailashhimalaya - Kathmandu, Nepal
Getting to Lukla and then planned overnight at Manjo, Namche Bazaar (2 nights), Tengboche, Dinghbochhe (2 nights) , Labuche, Gorakshep, Everest Base camp and Kalapattar - total 13 days is ideal trip Everest and Kalapattar trek. Do not haste, do not run when you are on the Everest trail.
2. Annapurna Mountain Range
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5.0 based on 537 reviews
One of Nepal's famed mountain ranges, the Annapurna consists of several peaks of varying heights. Of these, Annapurna I and Annapurna II are the tallest at almost 8000 meters providing a spectacular panoramic view for anyone visiting the Himalayas.
Reviewed By theadventurousfew - Brisbane, Australia
One of the world's most famous treks for good reason. The scenery covers everything from lush forest and rice paddys (in the lower sections) to arid valleys (around Manang and mustang) and of course, the 5400m Thorung La pass! And all along the way your have this amazing backdrop of the Annapurna range and other Himalayan giants. Plan on at least 2 weeks to enjoy the trek - or more if you want to do some of the side trips available. Lodging is easy to find pretty much year-round although it gets very busy in the peak seasons (April & September). Bring warm gear, a strong pair of legs and a sense of adventure :)
3. Kala Pattar
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5.0 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By localboy66 - Oahu, United States
It's a must do experience by helicopter if you are not going to hike the Everest Base Camp trek for 14 days. The helicopter tour from Kathmandu takes only 3/4 of a day to go to Kala Patthar heil-landing area near Everest Base Camp at 18,000'. Our day was super clear with awesome view of Everest & surrounding mountains. We had an awesome trip with Altitude Air helicopters. I highly recommend this trip for anyone on a short timetable or cannot make the hike.
4. Kanchenjunga
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By jakartaboy
A tough but rewarding trek. We started at Taplejung and walked to North Base Camp before heading over Selela to Cheram and up to South Base Camp. The huge drop down into Cheram was hard on the knees but we were glad we were descending not ascending. You walk from Taplejung towards North Base Camp along a deep valley through attractive forest, alongside a white water river. For five days you only see glimpses of snow covered peaks until you reach Gunsa. Most tea houses are ultra-basic, - think Annapurna thirty years ago. However, a few are surprisingly good, particularly in Gybla and Ghunsa. Most tea houses do not have a menu and serve little more than tasteless dal bhat or pasta with veg. Beds at many tea houses are hard as rocks. Some high altitude tea houses cook and heat with dried yak dung which makes life very aromatic. Availability of beds in tea houses can be limited, particularly at Kambuchen and Lonak. I recommend sending a fast porter ahead each day to book the rooms you need. At Kambuchen go to the 'White House' or the new Lodge which is currently under construction (as of Nov 2019). Spend two nights at attractive Gunsa and climb the nearby hill (400 meters) on your rest day. Spend two nights at Kambuchen and take the side trip up to Jannu. The one day return walks from Lonak up to North Base Camp and from Cheram to South Base Camp are long hard days but totally worth it. If I were to do the trek again I would stay a night at Ramche which is wonderfully scenic. This would give time to fully enjoy the very attractive route between Ramche and Oktang South Base Camp. We flew in and out of Badrapur. We could have saved two long days of expensive and scary road travel by flying in and out of the new airport at Taplejung. Mobile phone reception using Ncel sims was non-existent more than one day out of Taplejung. Nepal Telecom (Namaste) sims were much better but are harder to get (I was told they are available only to Nepalese nationals). Some Nepalese will let you use their phones - I paid Rs100 (about $US1) per minute for calls to Australia. Kanchenjunga is a trek for people who enjoyed/suffered Annapurna and Everest in years past. The grotty tea houses will evoke nostalgia. The huge uphill and downhill tracts will push you to your physical limits.
5. Machapuchare
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By R4m3sh - Kathmandu, Nepal
Machapuchare mountain is one of Nepal’s most sacred mountains. Nicknamed ‘fish tail mountain’ after the shape of its peak, Machapuchare is sacred in the Hindu religion as the home of Lord Shiva.
6. Dhaulagiri of Nepal
7. Mt. Ama Dablam
8. Kala Patthar
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By DanP576 - Minneapolis, United States
While the trek to EBC is amazing, the Kala Patthar summit is even more breathtaking .. and quite an accomplishment! Getting to EBC is great, and it’s so fun to stand directly below earth’s highest point, however, getting to the top of Kala Patthar leads to stunning views of some of the highest mountains in the world and the closest view you’ll ever get of Mt. Everest. Also, the view of Pumori is quite impressive as you trek up the mountain. I can’t wait to go back someday!
9. Gurunghe Hill
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By douglasatmanand
Spectacular view of Bandipur town and surrounding mountains. Well worth the steep hike to the top. Good stone steps and rest shelters along the path make this a delight.
10. Manaslu
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By TrekguidePokhara-NP - Pokhara, Nepal
I highly recommand that trekking routes in Nepal because it is very less crowed trekking routes than others. it takes minimum 2 weeek to complete from kathmandu or pokhara.
