by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
I’ve hiked most of the major trails you can do independently in Nepal.
What next?
- The Royal Trek
- Khopra Ridge Trek
- Makalu Base Camp
I’m flying to Pokhara, bypassing polluted Kathmandu this time.
After getting some dental work done there, my plan (so far) is …
The Royal Trek
- maximum altitude 1730m
- foothills of Annapurna, north of Pokhara
- great views of Fishtail, when weather permits
- independent hiking using teahouses (but carrying a tent)
- 3-4 days
- I’d warm-up with a dayhike to Sarangkot
Khopra Ridge Trek
- maximum altitude 4660m
- bus from Pokhara to Nayapul to start
- independent hiking using teahouses (but carrying a tent)
- 5-8 days
- I might actually join a guided Khopra trip with INDIAHIKES
Makalu Base Camp
- maximum altitude 5,250m
- Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area
- flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and jeep to Num to start.
- Makalu is the 5th highest mountain in the world
- independent hiking using teahouses (but carrying a tent)
- 13-16 days
This is a first draft. I’m certain it will change. Because I’m doing this trip independently and solo I can change on a whim.
Leave a comment if you have any advice.
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