Everest Base Camp 6

 The views from Poon Hill are some of the best we’ve ever experienced - uninterrupted, panoramic views of some of the largest and most photogenic Himalayan mountains, including Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhare, Annapurna II and Lamjung. It also happens to be the spot where the two of us got engaged - so we can definitely vouch for how epic a place it is!

What’s more, its affordable - treks to Poon Hill Ghorepani start at around USD $150 pp (NPR 10,500).

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Everest Base Camp 5

 This three-day trek is essentially a microcosm of what a longer Nepalese mountain trek is like.

It passes through quaint villages, up many, many stairs, between jungles and over rivers, and before ultimately ending up at altitude (3,200m), with your head amongst the tallest mountains in the world. 

It really is the perfect way to ease yourself into trekking in Nepal.

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Everest Base Camp 3 POON HILL / GHOREPANI

 High in the Sagarmatha National Park lies the Gokyo Lakes, a set of incredible turquoise glacial lakes surrounded by some of the tallest peaks in the world. It’s incredibly beautiful and worth the hike. Also takes in Renjo, Chola and Kongma La passes.

The best things to do in Nepal - hiking the Annapurna Circuit

SHORT BUT EPIC HIKES IN NEPAL:

If you’ve only got a short time in Nepal but want to both admire the famous Himalayan Range and experience Nepal mountain culture, we recommend the Poon Hill Ghorepani trek (read our guide here!).

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Everest Base Camp 3 Namche Bazaar

Everest Base Camp ... is also one of the most popular treks in Nepal and can get a little crowded during the peak months from March - May, and September to December. 

But that also is the beauty of this trek - with so many hikers, the facilities up to Namche Bazaar are wonderful; and from Namche to Gorak Shep, more than adequate, so you’ll not be without some level of comfort during your hike.

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Rai 8

 

Rai 6

 

Rai 3