Trekking is by far Nepal’s biggest attraction. Most tourists embark on some trek or the other and many do multiple treks before heading back home. Some arrive each year to do a different trek each time.

A trek is also the best means of seeing the country and to understand its people.  Walking through emerald rice fields; through rhododendron forests; crossing streams, camping out on a hilltop in the wilderness with towering mountains in the background, make trekking an unforgettable experience.

Saathi Nepal Travel offers a wide variety of options for trekking enthusiasts.

The two most popular treks are the Everest Base Camp Trek and the Around Annapurna also known as the Annapurna Circuit as it goes right around the Annapurna range. There are many different treks offered in the Everest and Annapurna regions. Other popular regions are the Ghorepani, Jomsom, Sikklis, Panchase, Dhampus, etc.

You can choose from the wide variety of treks provided by Saathi Nepal Travels in association with recognized trekking agencies of Nepal

• Dhampus Trek (10 Days) : The journey to Dhampus Village, one of the paradises of Nepal, begins from Phedi village, nearly a 15 minutes drive from the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara. From here one treks alongside beautiful views of golden rice terraces and the vast expanse of the Annapurna mountain range. This 2 hours climb to Dhampus continues through magnificent rhododendron forests nesting various species of birds to the village of Chandrakot, inhabited by the warm-hearted and hospitable Gurung people. [View Itinerary]

• Ghorepani Trek (10 Days) : Comfort and dramatic views are the hallmarks of this trek, which is probably the most popular trek in Nepal. Ideal for novice walkers of all ages this one-week trek will give you the inspiration to return and taste more. You will slowly climb a long ridgeline that offers beautiful views of the valleys below. Passing through ever-higher villages you will be amazed by the countless multicolored terraces flowing down the hillsides. Finally you will reach the famous Poon Hill and appreciate the majestic panorama of the Annapurnas. [View Itinerary]

• Panchase Trek (10 Days) : One of the best short camping treks begins at south-west side of Pokhara to the highest hill – Panchase in the Annapurna Region. It is also a popular religious site where many Hindu Pilgrims visit during the festivals. The thick forest and wildlife are also worth seeing. The top of Panchase is the best view point to have a panorama of the Himalayas and green valleys and terraces of mid-hilly region. There are different trails that lead to Panchase and all are equally comfortable and interesting. The village settlements are also eye catching. [View Itinerary]

• Royal Trek (11 Days) : In 1981, Prince Charles of Great Britain travelled through this route with an entourage of 90 guests and camping crew. Thus, this route got its name as The Royal Trek. Since then it has become popular because of the ease with which it can be completed in four days. However, there is no compromise on views. You will see the Annapurna range, Manaslu, and the Mustang. The trek takes you around the Begnas Tal, a beautiful lake with plentiful fish. Many birds come to the lake, including birds of prey. [View Itinerary]

• Jomsom Trek (15 Days) : Jomsom trek is one of the most popular pilgrimage treks in the Annapurna Region . The diverse landscapes and cultures can be explored along the trail and experienced the lifestyle of rural Nepalese people. The trek follows the ancient trading route from India to Tibet up the Kali Gandaki valley starting from the roadhead near Pokhara and finishing at the pilgrimage site of Muktinath. This trek gives insight of the Tibet-like country north of Jomsom. Their customs and dress are all quite distinct. This trek gives many spectacular views of the two Himalayan mountains specially Annapurna , Dhaulagiri . This is one of the lower elevation treks that we offer rising to only around 3000 m. This is a good trek if you wish to avoid high altitudes. [View Itinerary]

• Sikklis Trek (15 Days) : This is a short cultural trek starting at Begnas Tal (Pokhara) and heading north to the Madi Khola, then following the rivers west bank up to well preserved Sikklis, Nepal’s biggest Gurung Village. From here you will head westwards over the thickly forested ridge that separates the Madi and Seti gorges and then descend via Ghackok, another popular Gurung settlement to reach the Pokhara- Baglung highway. Families with children can enjoy this trek as it does entail high altitude and steep climbing. The trek offers cultural experience and mesmerizing views of Annapurna and Manaslu Himal. [View Itinerary]

• Machhapuchchhre Trek (15 Days) : This trek offers the opportunity to escape Nepal’s tourist trails to venture in to the deep forests and roam the high alpine pastures that flank the Annapurna ranges. The emphasis of the trek is on the forest and wilderness zone of these mountains. Some villages are visited on the last days of the trek and these receive few visitors and retain much of their traditional charm. There is an essence of exploration on this trek. The trails we follow are not well used and sometimes hard to identify. Sometimes shepherds and pilgrims pass by. Machhapuchchhre trek is designed to provide outstanding mountain views, and to get away from the tea-house trails and into the forests and villages that have not felt the impact of tourism. [View Itinerary]

• Annapurna Base Camp Trek (17 Days) : This is one of the most beautiful treks that combine easy walking with majestic scenery and a mix of cultures unmatched by any other treks in Nepal. The trail starts from lowland villages and rice terraces deep into the Annapurna Himal. As you gradually climb uphill, the peaks of Annapurna south and Hiunchuli emerge from behind the foothills. Pastures and cultivated fields soon give way to deep forests of oak, bamboo and rhododendron. The trail finally stumbles across moraines and reaches Annapurna Sanctuary from where you will see 360 degree views of the Annapurna mountain ranges. [View Itinerary]

• Annapurna Circuit Trek (21 Days)  : Widely acclaimed as one of the world’s most popular treks, the route begins with a dirt road that extends up valley of Beshisahar. Much of the way to Khudi makes use of this dirt road. The first part of the trek makes easy walking. The trek links the valley of the Marshyangdi river with that of the Kaligandaki making a long horse shoe loop of the Annapurna Himal. Thorong La is the climax of the trek and one can gain Himalayan experiences going through subtropical to alpine and ultimately an arid semi-desert plateau- Mustang region. Varied ecosystems, diverse cultures and an ever-changing landscape – lush, green paddy fields and oak forests, arid deserts and the deepest gorge in the world make this one of the most popular treks in the world. [View Itinerary]