Nepal is the Himalaya’s own country. About seventy percent of the mighty Himalayan mountain ranges are hosted by the country of Nepal. This is the country that is well known for its spiritual and soothing vibes and if that’s not enough for you to visit this place, you’d be tempted to breathe the pristine Himalayan air. Getting rid of the polluted air from your system and breathe in fresh alpine scented air.
Trekking tours in Nepal are gaining a thick crowd of trekking enthusiasts gathering to experience living like the sons and daughters of the Himalayas for at least once in their life time. There are nearly 80,000+ trekkers and tourists registered every year. One of the most famous treks is the Everest base camp trekking. People are really taken by the idea of facing the tallest mountain in the world face to face by completing this trek.
30% of the rest of the Himalayan mountain ranges are hosted by India. Trekking tours in india are as thrilling as the Nepal trekking tours, but the experience you take back from trekking in India is different from the Nepal trekking experience. This is because both Nepal and India have different kinds of tribes, cultures, traditions and livelihoods that inhabit the Himalayan regions on both these countries.
But when we talk about trekking in Himalayas, we think about young people doing the feat.
Once in the Himalayan village of Malana, in Himachal Pradesh, visited a foreigner from Siberia…. He was 23 years old when he came to this village back then. The trek to Malana is a short 1 hour trek but quite steep. But once you reach the village the scenic beauty and the natives of the place just steal your heart away…. A few years later an 84 year old person was seen hiking the steep of the Malana road. Upon arrival to this beautiful village he straightaway went to the café that hosted him a few years ago. The café was no more there, but another café had taken its place.
When he sat down to rest and engaged in a conversation with the owner of the café, he told them, that he had visited Malana as a youngster of 23 years, and wanted to return to the place that he had visited in the youth. He was all alone, travelling with a rucksack, a thin old man, sold his home and divorced, revisiting golden memories at his age.
Age is just a number if your spirit is unbreakable.
Here are top 6 trekking trails in Nepal that are good for seniors to scale up to:
- Ghandruk trek:
Ghandruk is a small village in the region of Pokhara. This mesmerizing trek takes you through stoned stairs and lush fields of paddy on your way. Upon reaching your summit point, you will be astounded by the magnificent view of the south of the Annapurna mountain range. It would make you feel so close to the mountain range that you would want to touch the mountain with your hands.
1. No. of days: 4-5
2. Summit point: 2000 m - Ghaley-gaun trek:
This is another short and comfortable trekking route that is located a few miles away in the north-west of Kathmandu city. This trek leads you through alpine forests and winding paths towards the secluded village of the Ghaley tribe of the Himalayas. Here you can witness the bustling culture and livelihood of the Ghaley tribe of Nepal. Upon arrival at the summit point you will be able to view in close proximity, the Ganesh Himal, Lamjung Himal and the Annapurna mountain ranges.
1. No. of days: 4-5
2. Summit point: 2017 m - Shivapuri trek :
The sunsets and the sunrises are a view to capture on this trek. This short and easy trek gives you an astounding view of the Langtang Valley, the Mountain Manaslu and the Mustang region.
1. No. of days: 3-4 days
2. Summit point: 2800 m - Namo Buddha trek:
This is another easy and comfortable trek with ample of options for good food and accommodation. This trek is famous for the rich flora and fauna along the path. Bird watchers are especially taken by this trekking expedition for the same reason. Here, you will be able to visit and pay your regards at the Namo-Buddha Stupa.
1. No. of days: 4-5 days
2. Summit point: 2770 m - Nagarkot-Changunarayan trek:
This trek involves a world heritage site the Changu Narayan durbar. The best part about this trek is throughout the trail you will come across mountain covered skyline. From the summit point you will be able to witness the Dhaulagiri, mount Kanchendzonga and Mount Everest.
1. No. of days: 2 days
2. Summit point: 2200 m - Balthali village trek:
This short trek leads you to Banthali village. This beautiful enchanting village is surrounded by the distant yet breathtaking view of the Mount Kanchendzonga and other mountain ranges.
1. No. of days: 2 days
2. Summit point: 2850 m
