What are the top off-beat treks in Nepal?

With eight out of fourteen peaks, Nepal boasts thousands of well-explored and off-beat trail that can quench the thirst of adventure enthusiast. This geographically remote and less-trodden trail takes you to the least explored region filled with pristine nature, unharmed culture and outstanding views. Beyond Everest and Annapurna region, Nepal has tremendous mountain secret that are yet to be travelled. If you are planning to trek in less crowded and less-travelled region, these top 4 beaten off treks in Nepal suits best for you.

Upper Dolpo Trek:

Upper Dolpo Trek Is the most spectacular treks in the remote areas of Nepal, very rarely visited by outsider. It is paradise unexplored. Located between the Tibetan plateau and the Dhaulagiri range, Dolpo region is very remote but stunning place in Nepal. The region is home to abundant wildlife – Musk Deer, Himalayan Blue Sheep and the elusive Snow Leopard.

With close boundary with Tibet, the people of Dolpo shares the culture that is similar to Tibet. The Upper Dolpo adventure begins encountering different places, people, villages, valleys and magical forest of pine, oaks and rhododendron. The trek covers plenty of mountain ranges and high passes. Numala Pass at 5,400 is notable pass we cross to reach Phoksundo Lake. Trekking to Upper Dolpo also allows us to enjoy the snowy peaks of Knajirowa Himalayan range and the Crystal Mountain at Shey Gompa which following the quaint Trans-Himalayan Trade route.

Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang Trek is one adventurous treks suitable for those who wish to make challenging trek on least trodden path in the Trans Himalayan region of Nepal. Mustang Region is also knowns as the Last Forbidden Kingdom.

Explore thousands years old monastery, caves, local tribes and majestic beauties of different landscapes. Enjoy an adventurous hiking through world’s deepest gorge Kaligandaki and climb high up to Lo-Mangtahng valley through almost tree-less barren landscapes and rocky trail with panoramic view of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and several other peaks. The trek crosses high peaks, passes, glaciers and alpine valleys. The region is isolated for thousands of years; keeping the culture, lifestyle and nature untamed for centuries.

Loba is the major attraction of Mustang. The Mustangis call themselves Loba. They have their own family life; all the brothers in a family are married to a girl which is also called a system of polyandry.

Tsum Valley with Manaslu Trek

Tsum valley with Manaslu Trek is the best off-beaten trail in Nepal known for secret Tibetan Buddhism lying at the edge of one of the most isolated Himalayan valleys. The Tsum valley lies on the northern part of Manalsu region and was restricted for trekking till 2008. The region is still less explored in comparison to other touristic spot and very few travelers have made their way to this high and mysterious valley, which was once a significant trade link between Nepal and Tibet.

Manalsu Circuit Trek

Although there are number of lodges opened in the Manaslu region, this trek is still far less visited than those in the nearby Annapurna region. The trek is remote and wild but not too far from Kathmandu or Pokhara. The trailhead can be reached by road. The unusual mountain scenery, magical forest, highland culture and adventurous high passes are the major attraction of Manalsu Circuit Trek.