Two easy Nepal treks with comfortable lodges

Two easy treks in Nepal with comfortable lodges

For long, the Himalayas were known for the most rugged and extreme adventures. The daunting peaks, extreme weather and precarious journey kept many holiday seekers away from it in spite of their Himalayan dream.

However time has changed and so has a journey to the Himalayas. With the extension of road, airstrips and availability of luxury and comfortable lodges, The Himalayan Shangri-La is now a holiday destination.

What are the easy treks in Nepal like?

Easy treks in Nepal are treks in the middle hills or Himalayan foothills with habitation of aboriginals. The trails dwell between the altitudes of 1500 m to 3,500 m. Each day walking hours will be around 5 hrs on a well maintained trail with altitude gains of 100 m to 500 m. Most importantly, the trails have luxury lodges or comfortable lodges with heating and en-suite toilets and hot showers.

A reasonably fit person with a passion for active holiday can do easy treks in Nepal. Here is a link for more information about easy trek in Nepal with a comfortable lodge.

Easy trek with comfortable lodge in Annapurna

4 day trek in the foothills of Annapurna could be planned based on comfortable lodges. The trek visits the popular viewpoints like Australian camp, Dhampus and Astam with up-close view of the Annapurna massif. The trail passes through the Rhododendron and Maple forests and comes across charming Gurung village tucked on the top of farmed terraces. The Gurung ethnic group sends the most preferred recruits to the British Gurkha regiment.

Comfortable lodges along this trail have rooms with attached bathroom, commode and hot shower. Cottage type lodges are fitted with comfortable beds, table and closet making it very cozy in the mountains.

Easy trek with comfortable lodge in Everest

Short and easy cultural trek in the UNESCO listed world heritage site of Everest national park could be organized based on comfortable lodges. The cultural trek takes about 6 – 8 days and visits the dwellings of the Sherpa, the most popular mountaineers. Visit the charming stone houses of Sherpa with yak shed next to it and patches of vegetable garden with the backdrop of the mesmerizing snow peaks. Youngest ethnic group migrating to Nepal also brought strong Tibetan Buddhist culture and art with them. Mane walls with piles of Mantra carved stones, prayer wheels and flags, Stupa and mystic monasteries celebrating the dances of mountain gods make these villages Tibet outside of Tibet.

Easy trek in Everest, starts with flight to Edmund Hilary airport at Lukla and then heads upstream Bhote Koshi River crossing several times on suspension bridges. The ridge above Namche bazaar at 3,440 m gives the first glimpse of Mt Everest. The hidden village of Khumjung at the base of their sacred mountain Khumbi-La exhibits the day to day life of Sherpa people.

Alternatively, a circuit of Namche – Thame – Kongde avoids the seasonal trekkers’ crowd and allows one to enjoy the less explored Himalayan scenery and Sherpa culture.

Comfortable lodge trek to Everest base camp

Comfortable lodge trek to Everest base camp could be customized within 8 days. Trek one way to Everest base camp and get airlifted by helicopter to come back to Kathmandu or to Lukla, from where you can take regular flight back to Kathmandu.