Exploring the Fabulous Treks of Nepal

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Nepal is the perfect destination for adventure lovers. Nestled between India and China; Nepal may be a small country but has a rich culture and offers abundant scope for adventure enthusiasts. Trekking in Nepal is a world renowned activity with the lure of Everest that attracts thousands of travelers and trekkers from around. There is something about the mountains regions of Nepal that makes it one of the best spots for trekking in India. From the streets of Kathmandu to the rugged trails of Annapurna foothills and the colorful jungles of Chitwan; every part of Nepal is distinctly different from the other.

Trekking in Nepal – where you can go

Nepal is also home to the mighty Himalayas. These mountain ranges have held millions of trekkers and tourists in awe since 1950s. The mountain ranges here are accessible for trekking by different kinds of trekkers. From hour long treks to day long ones; the foothills of Annapurna and other trekking trails offer the real taste of trekking in Himalayas. There are numerous trekking trails in Nepal but there are some that are of a different kind. These are undoubtedly the most unique because they are amidst the best mountains in the world.

  • The Mt. Everest Circuit

This trek is located in the Khumbu regions of Nepal and lasts anywhere between 17 and 25 days. Trekkers use this scenic trail to explore sights and take in fabulous views of the Everest. This trek can take you to Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes and Kala Pattar.

  • Mt. Kanchenjunga Circuit
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Nepal’s numerous trails make trekking in India the most important fare. The trail to Mt. Kanchenjunga’s base camp is a road less taken and hence more pristine. It takes at least 20 days to reach the base camp. While amenities in this trek are basic; the experience would last a lifetime.

  • The Langtang region

If flora and fauna thrill you, then trekking in the Langtang region of Nepal is what you need to do. This 14 day trek begins at Kathmandu and serves as a pre-cursor to trekking in Nepal. The trail is complete with Buddhist monasteries, nature at its exotic best and a wildlife reserve.

  • The Annapurna Circuit

Your trekking expedition in India will never be complete if you haven’t trekked in the Annapurna circuit. The unique feature of this trek is that it lets you traverse through diverse terrains. You will begin at Pokhara and go through jungles, incredible glaciers, snow capped mountains and also through the restricted area of Mustang that can take you to Tibet. You can also touch Annapurna Base Camp and return to Pokhara when time is a constraint.

As you explore trekking in the Himalayas through several renowned and hidden trails; Nepal also uncovers many other secrets. From the Chitwan National Park that is home to the one horned rhinoceros, boat ride on Phewa Lake, visiting the town of Bhaktapur to trekking in Nepal; every little gem is a class apart.

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Arjan comes from a family of professional cricketers. His grandfather, father and uncle have all represented India. Arjan himself captained the Indian Under 19 Team, and has played first class cricket for Tamil Nadu. He is a qualified coach, a BCCI match referee and even holds a world record in cricket! Arjan’s cricket career saw him travel extensively across the world. He has since discovered that he has an insatiable wander lust and a flair for planning itineraries for family and friends – a love and skill that has naturally progressed into setting up Get Up and Go. Arjan is a certified scuba diver and has bungee jumped, sky dived and paraglided several times. He has been to every continent and corner of the world, reveling in exotic foods and myriad photo ops; from walking the Inca Trail in Peru, to swimming with Whale sharks in Mexico… Arjan has even come face to face with a Great White Shark in South Africa! “I want to share all my varied journeys with fellow travellers so they can experience, first hand, something that has been so rewarding for me.”