‘adventure on off-the-beaten tracks around far corners of the Himalayas’
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Enjoy the walks on less traveled trails, unearthing Nepal’s Hidden trekking gems destinations around the forgotten pockets of the Himalayas.
Nepal is a country of high Himalayan range of snow mountains, where the world’s 8th highest 8,000 meters’ peaks are located in Nepal. Which boasts the country for all types of adventures from leisure moderate hiking, and adventurous to challenging trekking.
Nepal with the world’s 8th tallest mountain range, Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse with Mt. Makalu and Mt. Cho Oyu. These high mountain ranges are located around the Mid-East to Far Eastern Himalayas.
Includes Mt. Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and the massif Annapurna Himal around the Mid-Western Himalayas. As well as hundreds of lesser peaks below 8,000 m and 7,000 meters, making Nepal a premier country for adventures.
The main influx of visitors is for trekking around far and wide areas of the Nepal Himalayas. Most popular trekking destinations are around the Mid-East and Midwest Himalayan regions like Annapurna, Everest, and Langtang Himal with Manaslu areas. Annapurna and Everest including Langtang Himal regions are the most favored adventure destinations for trekking.
For trekkers and adventurers, who are interested in trekking around the less visited trails to unearth Nepal’s Hidden Trekking gem. There are boundless opportunities to explore and pioneer fresh trekking destinations, around remote pockets of the Himalayas. Let White Hill Adventures lead you around the virgin and less trekked exotic areas of Nepal Himalayas.
Depending upon the trekker’s interest and time duration in Nepal, there are various Himalayan destinations yet to be discovered.
Most off-trail trekking leads you away far from human settlements and villages towards sheer mountain wilderness.
It makes the adventure more exciting and enjoyable, exploring the pristine wild country of Nepal Himalayas. For less traveled trails unearthing Nepal’s Hidden trekking gems is more of an exploration than normal trekking. Enjoy the harmony amidst enchanting forests and around the arctic zone of ice and glaciers.
Places of Interest on Less Traveled Routes to Unearth the Hidden Gems of Nepal Himalayas:
Nepal is full of wonders, the best country to enjoy various hidden destinations to unearth and explore the wild areas. Most of the less traveled trails fall within restricted areas of Nepal, like the Upper Mustang and Upper and Lower Dolpo. Explore the hidden valleys of Nar Phu and Tsum high country, including the wild west of Humla and Limi Valley.
Trekkers can enjoy exploring the nearest but less ventured areas of Ganesh Himal and Ruby Valley. Then head towards the Far East to Kanchenjunga and Makalu region for exciting adventures on off-the-beaten trails.
The region is unspoiled, undisturbed, and remains pristine as it were, for centuries, enriched with exotic flora and fauna. The closest, yet remote adventure destinations to explore from the capital city Kathmandu beyond.
Langtang Valley & Tilman Col with Jugal and Bhairab Kunda:
The first part of the trek leads you on the main trail for a few days to Kyanjin Gompa around Langtang Valley. From Kyanjin Gompa and Langtang Valley, the walk leads east close to Yala Peak, Langshisa, and Dorje Lakpa Peaks.
Traverse over the remote country of the far end of Langtang Valley. Leaving the valley rim of Langtang, cross Tilman Col at 5,320 m or 17, 454 feet high.
To reach around the beautiful areas of Panch Pokhara, a place with five smaller glacial ponds. Located close to the Jugal Himal Mountain ranges of the Central-East Himalayas. From here, either head down and drive to Kathmandu or continue trekking around sheer wilderness further east to Bhairab Kunda.
After an exciting time around corners and the gem of Nepal paradise, head back for a drive to Kathmandu. Trek duration 12 to 14 days with drives both ways or enjoy more heading towards Jugal Himal base camp.
Ganesh Himal and Ruby Valley: The Hidden Gems of Nepal
Ganesh Himal and Ruby Valley is one of the hidden gems of Nepal, and it is the nearest mountain wilderness. From the Kathmandu city, an adventure of two weeks heading towards the mountainous zone and then past a few farm villages. The walk leads far from human settlements and villages towards the dense forest of rhododendrons and pine trees. The trail follows above the tree lines to reach remorseless fields of ice and glaciers at Ganesh Himal Base Camp.
Stand amidst towering snow-capped peaks facing views of massif Ganesh, Langtang Himal with Manaslu, and as far as Annapurna Himalayas. The walk heads towards picturesque Ruby Valley,
then over the high Pansang Bhanjyang pass at 3,800 m to enter Ruby Valley. Enjoy the dramatic scenery of rolling green hills and snow mountain ranges. Then slowly the adventure ends on reaching Dhading Besi Town for an exciting drive back to Kathmandu.
The Hidden Gems of Nepal Himalayas to Unearth and Explore:
Around the Nepal Himalayas, the hidden gems are countless around remote corners of the Himalayan ranges. Enjoy the walk to Tsum Valley following the ancient salt trade route of Nepal and Tibet. Tsum Valley of Happiness, from the ancient Tibetan holy text, is an exciting high country to explore. Where one can observe the age-old cultures and heritages, the areas are untouched, ventured by only a few groups of trekkers.
Enjoy the adventures to Nar Phu Valley well hidden from the rest of the world above and high Manang Valley. Trekkers can enjoy visiting the remote west of Dolpo and Limi Valley, it is hardly trekked by few trekkers. The other hidden area is Olangchun Gola located far north eastern rim of Nepal and beyond Kanchenjunga Himal.
All remote regions require camping gear and food to carry, for the whole trip. Including separate units of kitchen staff and cooks to enjoy the gems of Nepal Himalayas.
Best Seasons to Enjoy the Hidden Gems of the Nepal Himalayas:
For all great adventures and trekking, choosing the option of the best seasons will be an enjoyable and exciting experience.
The best seasons for remote hidden pockets around the Himalayas are spring and autumn.
Spring starts in March and ends in May, one of the lively times for various adventures. Most days are bright and sunny with longer sunlight hours, with wildflowers in bloom. Cold morning, late afternoon, and at night time, can expect snowfall sometimes above 2,500 m higher.
The next favorable time is the autumn/fall season, from September until November. Days are crystal clear with blue Himalayan sky for views and exciting walks, but get dark soon earlier. Limited sunlight hours from 6 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. Cold morning, late afternoon, and nights. Expect snow on walks and overnight stops from 2,000 meters above.
