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4 Oct 2024 Nabin Baniya

Short Treks in Nepal

Located amid the massive Himalayan range, Nepal has some of the most dramatic terrains possible on this earth. The short treks in Nepal help to capture its beauty in a short duration. 

Both for the experienced trekker and the beginner traveling tourist, these trails set you up for a few days of traveling. It takes you through various terrains, digging deep into different cultures, and witnessing stunning views. The mountains of the Annapurna range to the early sunrise at Poon Hill, with every place of nature an extraordinary adventure.

Picture yourself walking through colorful Rhododendron trees, taking a break to pop into local teahouses to try the treks’ famous local delicacies. You just meeting the friendly Gurung and Tibetan peoples. Trek offers each of them a view into the laps of nature and culture of Nepal. They can be made easily with relatively low, difficult terrain. 

There are also beautiful villages, wildlife, and, most importantly, you can try yoga and meditation in the mountains.

Therefore, are you ready to start a stress-free journey, free from disturbances and comprising of an exciting as well as a quiet trip? Ready, steady, go, take your walking shoes, and your adventurous soul, and let’s go around the best short treks in Nepal!

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a 4-5 day trekking destination in the Annapurna region of Nepal, which is among the best destinations for trekking in Nepal. The trail is ideal for people of all ages because it presents a less physically demanding walking trail within the mountain area.

It is a balanced trip that will make you learn about culture and view the magnificent Annapurna Mountains in a single visit.

For a good reason, which interested travelers, the path to Poon Hill is perhaps one of the favorite ones in the country. You can see the Himalayas from there, beautiful villages, cultural tourism, beautiful camps etc.

Poon Hill (3210 m) offers an unbelievable view of the eastern Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and so on, in the morning with fog—don’t miss the sunrise view. It is something that you will never forget!

So what are you waiting for? Experience all the positives of this region by booking this trip with us now.


Major Attractions of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

  • Enjoy the spectacular views of Himalayan giants like Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri Ranges 
  • Witness the breathtaking sunrise view from Poon Hill (3,210m)
  • Explore the traditional Gurung villages with warm hospitality 
  • Sample some of the delicious Nepali cuisines like Gurung bread, Momo, Thakali khana, potato bread etc
  • Explore various floras and faunas like Langoor, Musk Deer, rhododendrons 

Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek

The best trek is the yoga trek to Poon Hill, Ghorepani, which includes yoga, meditation, and the surrounding nature and topography of the Himalayas. This is one of the short and famous trekking destinations in the Annapurna region. 

Here you can enjoy the marvelous historic ethnic village and superb scenery of the mountain after passing through the colorful rhododendron forest. The Ghorepani Pooh Hill Yoga trek offers natural and cultural sightseeing with a great sunrise and the twinkling Annapurna series. 

The trail takes one through a valley forest type that is subtropical and full of rhododendrons, and various flora, and fauna. Walking further, you can dig deep into the culture, traditions, and occupations of Gurung people. Anyway, once you get to the part of Ghorepani the breathtaking views of such giants as Dhaulagiri and Annapurna will meet you.

From there, you will trek to one of the most popular visit locations in the area, Poon Hill. While the actual rise of the Annapurna massif itself (7,190 m) is visible, observe the heavenly structures of Macchapuchre (6,993 m), Himchuli (6,441 m), and the massif are seen very well from Poonhill to capture the spectacular view of the sunrise.
Major Attractions of Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek

  • A full mixture of meditation, yoga, and nature in a diverse landscape all in one single journey 
  • Enjoy scenic and epic sunrise views from the Himalayas 
  • Witness the breathtaking views of Annapurna(8091m), Macchaucchre (6993m) and Himchuli (6441m)
  • Dig deeper and get to know the traditional and ethnic cultures.
  • Be in peace with yoga and meditation without any disturbances amongst the giant peaceful peaks

Dhampus Sarangkot Trek

Thus the short and easy trekking around Pokhara is the Dhampus Sarangkot Trek, which can give breathtaking views of Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri massif with beautiful scenery. On this trek, you will go village to village, enjoying the traditional culture and their lives firsthand. To do this trek, you do not require any special training because it is one of the easiest treks in Nepal. 

To go to this beautiful easy walking trek, you do not require any training. This wonderful Sarangkot Dhampus trek is the easiest trekking in Nepal. The newly constructed touristically selected city from where you can start and finish Annapurna adventure activities. 

In Pokhara, there are many enjoyable activities like boating, paragliding, and a chance to enjoy scenarios of mountains. Sarangkot is a major tourist spot for sunrise and sunset. Here, hundreds of tourists visit every day to have a glimpse of sunrise and sunset of the mountainous view and beautiful Landscape.   

The main point of doing this beautiful easy walking trek is that you don’t need any physical training because this Sarangkot Dhampus trek is the easiest hiking in Nepal. So, anyone from youngsters to experienced trekkers can enjoy this very trek without any hassles. Don’t forget to take permits from Annapurna conservation.

Major Attractions of Dhampus Sarangkot Trek

  • Enjoy the beautiful views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges 
  • The trek transverses through picturesque traditional Nepalese villages like Dhampus, Naudanda, and Kasikot.
  • An opportunity to trek through the diverse landscape from lush forests to terraced fields to open grasslands full of rhododendrons and several suspension bridges.
  • A chance to taste the local Nepali cuisines in firewood-cooked dishes
  • The trek will take you through cultural landmarks such as the Bindhyabasini Temple and Peace Pagodas which is located in Pokghara 

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek 

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is one of the short-duration treks near Kathmandu Valley to view the Himalayas and nature. The short trek presents you with various experiences of nature, like walking through the Sundarijal to Chisapani, which lies in between the peaceful jungle, and the Langtang Himalayan range, which looms large right from Chispani. 

A great journey from Chisapani to Nagarkot, which lets you hike in front of the massive range of the Langtang Himalayan and enjoy the destination place of Nagarkot. The Chispani and Nagarkot are both the best places to view the peaks of the Langtang Himalayan range correctly. 

Most of the views from here are Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Langtang Lirung, Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal, and many more. The hilly systems are more towards green and forestry, so you can get the classic greenish-white backdrop by the end.

Major Attractions of Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

  • The initial phase of the trek starts with a visit to Sundarijal Waterfall which is the perfect spot for a refreshing start to the trek
  • Hike through the lush forests full of greeneries at the Shivapuri National Park 
  • Immerse yourself in the rich culture and tradition of Nepal
  • Enjoy the beautiful scenarios of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and Dorje Lakpa from Nagarakot
  • A chance to visit Changunarayan Temple which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site also known as one of the oldest temples in Nepal 

Langtang Valley Trek

Located below the towering peaks of the Langtang National Park, the Langtang Valley trek is easily one of the most overlooked ones in Nepal. Over and above, as a trial that is full of beauty, is well connected from Kathmandu, and is relatively technical, it hardly receives the credit it is due. This makes it an off-beat trek that is not very crowded at all. 

Among the other culture-based highlighted features of the trek, some are the villages located far in the internal part of the trekking area, the long extending mountain terracing, and the valleys almost limitlessly deep. 

This path is indeed the beginning of many; any trek of this region is marked by the wide pasturelands with yaks grazing, followed by the deep green forests at the valley bottom and the white snow of howling glaciers up to the peak.

The trail follows throughout the river and from the dense oak and rhododendron forests of the lower region gradually climbs to alpine meadows and high altitude pastures. This Langtang Valley Trek takes you to Kyanjin Gompa; it is the last village in the valley with an elevation of 3860 m. Several approaches for trekking, which are day treks, start from Kyanjin Gompa.

Major Attractions of Langtang Valley Trek

  • You can drive to the starting point of the trek within 7 hours so you do not need to catch a flight
  • Trek through the Valley of Glaciers
  • Enjoy the view of Langtang Ri, Langtang, Ganjala Peak and Langsisa
  • Visit ancient monasteries such as Langtang Gompa and Kyanjing Gompa
  • Trek through one of the least crowded trails of Nepal 

Everest View Trek

Everest View Trek is one of the most popular treks in the world for any trek lover. But it turns out to be more than one’s top thing on the bucket list. This trek can be the alternative to Everest Base Camp Trek but a shorter one. 

Though you do not get to the base camp, you walk along the Everest trail. You go nearer to the world’s largest mountain, Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters). Digging deep into the typical Tibetan traditions of the Himalayas, the Sherpa culture.

You trace the history of the brave climbers, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. Discover the mountain fauna and flora of World Heritage belongings in Nepal on this trip to the Sagarmatha National Park. Next, travel across the sky exposed and amazingly wild; experience the existence of Sherpa culture, and witness dazzling natural scenery.

Everest ViewTrek also known as Everest Panorama Trek makes you acquainted with Hillary Bridge, old monasteries, Khumbu Glacier, etc. The beauty of the mountains attracts your heart during the trekking journey in the Everest region during this period. In singing Ama Dablam (Mother’s Necklace), a fascinating mountain is with the trekkers throughout the entire trekking trip.

Trekking along the trail of Everest from the normal Sherpa house to the gigantic mountains of the world. You get the best chance to watch the sunrise from one of the great viewpoints, Kala Patthar. Experience the true luxury of simplicity with our Nepal Everest trekking program.

Major Attractions of Everest View Trek

  • A chance to explore the Sagarmatha National Park and admire the natural beauty of the area and peak
  • Hike to the Everest View Hotel and witness the breathtaking vistas of Thamserki, Kusum Kanguru, Kongde, etc
  • Get to know about the unique Sherpa and Tibetan culture 
  • Explore the ancient Museums and artifacts in Tengboche
  • Enjoy the beautiful views of the world’s highest mountains like Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Kongde, Kusum Kanguru, Nuptse, and Thamserku 

Helambu Trek

Helambu Trek is about 80 km northeast of the Kathmandu Valley. This trek is designed for those travelers focusing on the least explored areas near the capital city of Nepal. This is the other road, which is, of course, not very well known, although it can be simply termed wonderfully picturesque for its natural beauty, possessing an interesting culture, and having good weather.

The Helambu Trekking is a shorter day trail where hikers pass through beautiful mountains, woods, and communities. Possible sightseeing includes snow leopards, white monkeys, red pandas, Himalayan tahr, musk deer, and other animals. 

Despite the categorization of the Helambu Trek as moderate, it can be considered accessible to any reasonably fit person. The trek is one of the best short treks in Nepal, which is colorful in terms of environment and culture. Helambu area is the home to Helmo, Sherpa, and a number of Tamang people groups. 

Furthermore, other attractions of the Helambu Trek include stunning views of the Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, Jugal Himal ranges, Mount Everest, and so on. Many people visit this hiking trail because of the beautiful monasteries, Mani walls from Kalapather, and fabulous views of the Himalayan range.

Major Attractions of Helambu Trek

  • Trek through Nepal’s least crowded trail which is Shivapuri National Park
  • Visit ancient historic monasteries in Helambu and get a chance to understand of Tibetan Buddhists even more
  • Hike through the serene beauty of oak and rhododendron woodland
  • Enjoy the beauty of picturesque towns like Kutumsang, Tharepati, Tarke Gyang, and Sermanthang along the route.
  • Eye witness the beautiful scenarios of giants like Annapurna, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Jugal, Mount Everest, and Manaslu
  • If you get lucky you have a chance to see exotic animals like snow leopards, white monkeys, red pandas, and Himalayan thar

Mardi Himal Trek

The Mardi Himal Trek is a very lovely trek that will take you to start from 820 m, Pokhara, and end at Mardi Himal Base Camp, 4,200 m. Although it may not be as popular as other grand trails as the Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna base Camp Trek, for a bird’s eye view of Mardi Himal (5,587 m / 18,330 ft) as well as other giants like Annapurna 1 (8,091 m / 26538 ft), Annapurna South (7,219 m / 23,680 ft), 

Some of the places you will visit in this trek include Astam Kande, Australian Camp, Forest Camp, Low Camp, High Camp,  Badal Danda Camp, Kalimati, Pothana, Lwang, and Lumre for the particular day’s trekking. 

Furthermore, it is one of those treks that ascends to an altitude of only 4000 m+ after 3-4 days of trekking, which is quite exciting. The increasing number of tea houses developed along the trail has made this short trek accessible for people of all fitness levels and for lunch and dinner with accommodation settings. 

Besides, most of those treks are tread through forested areas rice with oak and rhododendron trees; wildlife species like Musk deer, Langurs, other monkeys of varieties of spices, Danfe (Lophophorus), and other porcupines can be sighted largely during the trekking. 

Major Attractions of Mardi Himal Trek

  • Explore the beautiful Pokhara which offers the sights of evergreen Phewa Lake and Macchapucchre Himal
  • Enjoy the magnificent view of Fishtail, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Maccchapucchre, Hiuchuli, etc
  • Dig deeper into the rich natural and cultural biodiversity of the Annapurna region
  • Enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the Annapurna massif itself on an almost everyday basis
  • Hike through the beautiful trail and enjoy the scenic landscapes 
  • A chance to explore so many things at once within limited days

Final Say 

Traveling on short treks in Nepal is a trip to a place that will not only result in great views but one gets to explore so much at once in a limited time. From the stunning sunrise over Poon Hill to the silent trails of Mardi Himal, every trek offers fresh, brand-new experiences, giving you glimpses of the Annapurna and Langtang Himal. 

Whether you are a yogi reaching the heights of Asia communicating with rocks and skies, a person enjoying regional cuisines, or simply a stroller walking the historic villages, these trails are for any kind of traveler, whether an experienced trekker or a general tourist.

With short treks, one can leave behind the monotony of everyday life to be able to embrace what nature has to offer and the people who live in the regions of Nepal. During the entire journey, walking through moist, dense forests, crossing cute suspended bridges, and witnessing the mighty Himalayas, one will have memorable moments. 

So why wait? Tighten your laces and your blazers, accumulate your gear, and gear up for the most exciting journey, that ever awaits in the central part of the Himalayas.

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