TOP 5 SHORT TREKS IN NEPAL
If you are in Nepal and have few weeks to spare by, then check our top 5 short treks in Nepal. Nepal being the land of the trekking offers several trekking trails for all the enthusiast trekkers who wants to do trekking in Nepal and explore the glorious Himalaya of Nepal.
Our listed trekking destination are some of the best places to visit in Nepal and very reasonable budget wise too. These places not only offers the majestic views of the white glimmering mountains of Nepal but also the satisfactory feeling of being in the glory of Mother Nature.
Likewise, short treks are perfect gateway for those who wants to escape away from the crowd filled city and lost in the essence of greenery of forest, shimmering lakes and rivers and eccentric culture of Nepal.
On this blog, you can find most popular top 5 short treks in Nepal.
1) Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is a 5 day short trekking journey in Nepal. This is not only the short trekking trail but also one of the convenient trekking route as it is near from Kathmandu valley. The path offers you the best panoramic view of the Everest range, Annapurna range, Langtang range, Mount Makalu, Gauri Shankar and many more.
The accommodation for this route is tea house type of accommodation. All in all, Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is classic trekking trail and perfect destination for few days hike or trek around Kathmandu. Therefore, it is one of the top 5 best short treks in Nepal.
Trip Grade: Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 2175m, Nagarkot
Accommodation: Teahouse and Hotel
Cost: The cost can range from USD 280 to USD 380 PP
Itinerary of Chisapani Nagarkot Trek:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. At evening orientation program with welcome dinner and cultural show. (D)
Day 2: Drive to Sundarijal by car for one hour & trek to Chisapan 3-4 hours. Chisapani offers you a broad view of Himalayas. Overnight at trekking lodge. (B)
Day 3: Chisapani to Nagarkot 6-7 hours walk. Nagarkot is place from where you can see sun rise, sun set and stunning view of mountain of eastern Nepal including Mt. Everest. Overnight at hotel (B)
Day 4: Nagarkot to Bhaktapur via Changu Narayan temple. Make sight-seeing tour in Bhaktapur and drive back to Kathmandu.Overnight at hotel. (B)
Day 5: After breakfast transfer to airport for your Departure.
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2) Poonhill Trek
Poonhill Trek is beautiful destination to get the close up view of the Annapurna Himalayan range. Annapurna is the top 8th highest mountain in the world and the way to Annapurna is a wonderful voyage to remember by.
In front of you will be breathtaking views of the mountain and the below you a beautiful settlement of Gurung community.
In addition to that, the route towards Poonhill is full of lush forest, small streams, wooden bridges and narrow paths through gentle slopes. Overall, Poonhill Trek is a must do hike in Nepal. Hence, Poonhill trek is a part of the top 5 short treks in Nepal.
Trip Grade: Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 2800m, Ghorepani
Accommodation: Teahouse and Hotel
Cost: The cost can range from USD 400 to USD 550 PP.
Itinerary of Poonhill Trek:
Day 1: Arrival Day
Your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport and meet Himalayan Social Journey Guide for your trip and transfer to Hotel. After the orientation program at evening welcome dinner with cultural program. Overnight at Hotel Holy Himalaya (D)\
Day 2: Full Day Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley
After breakfast guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle. You will visit UNESCO listed world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley. Overnight at Hotel Holy Himalaya. (B)
Day 3: Rafting in Trishuli River and Drive to Birethanti via Pokhara
After breakfast, you will take a bus to chauradi where you will enjoy rafting in Trishuli River. After enjoying adventurous river rafting, you will continue your journey towards Pokhara. Not stopping in Pokhara, you will continue to drive to Birethanti. Overnight at Birethanti.
Day 4: Trek to Ulleri (2000m)
After breakfast, we leave Birethanti and hike up to Ulleri. You will pass through lush jungles, cross small streams, pass small villages and walk through the terraced farmland. Overnight at Guest House. (B)
Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2800m)
Trek to Ghorepani 2800m, 5-6 hrs. Walk, through stunning jungle path. Overnight at Guest House. (B)
Day 6: Hike to Poonhill
Early morning hiking to Poonhill to see Sunrise and Mountain View in a clear day, panoramic view of 10 different peaks and then trek back to the guest house. Exploration day in Ghorepani. Overnight at Guest House. (B)
Day 7: Trek to Tadapani
After a warm breakfast, you will continue your trek to Ghorepani. The trail includes doing ups and down along the stone staircase, walking along the newly built roads and passing through the lush jungles. Overnight at Tadapani.
Day 8: Trek to Ghandruk
Today, we will leave Tadapani behind and continue our journey to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a beautiful settlement of Gurung community. Overnight at Ghandruk.
Day 9: Trek to Nayapul and Drive back to Pokhara
Today, we are continuing our journey to Nayapul. We will follow the same trail back to Nayapul. From Nayapul, you will drive back to Pokhara in a Private transportation. Overnight at Hotel Dnadelion.
Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Pokhara
After breakfast, you will go for sightseeing tour in Pokhara or boating in Phewa Lake and hike to World Peace Pagoda. Overnight at Hotel Dandelion. (B)
Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu
After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu by Deluxe tourist Coach or by flight (Flight is optional). Overnight at Hotel Holy Himalaya. (B)
Day 12: Departure Day
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your departure. (B)
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3) Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek is one of the new trekking trail in the Annapurna region. It has not been many years since the doors to Mardi Himal Base Camp was opened to traveler. Trekkers who have trekked in this region have only good thing to say about this place. Like all the other trekking trail, accommodation for Mardi Himal Trek is teahouses ran by the locals of the place.
Trip Grade: Moderate
Accommodation: Teahouse
Maximum Altitude: 4006m, High Camp
Trip Cost: The cost can range from USD 550 to USD 699 PP .
Itinerary of Mardi Himal Trek:
Day 1: Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to Hotel. Orientation in the evening at around 5 PM. At evening welcome dinner with the cultural program at Local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Holy Himalaya. (D)
Day 2: After breakfast guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu (Swoyambhu, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square) by private vehicle. Overnight at Hotel Holy Himalaya. (B)
Day 3: Kathmandu to approx. 3 hours’ drive by tourist bus to rafting starting point Charaudi 85 KM and raft for about 3-4 hours .Overnight at tented camp in Mankamana Valley Resort (B.L.D)
Day 4: After breakfast drive to Pokhara 3-4 hours by tourist bus and drive to Pothana (2100M) approx. 2 hrs by private vehicle (Jeep / Bus). Overnight at Guesthouse. (B)
Day 5: From Pothana to Forest Camp approx. 5-6 hrs (2,500m). Overnight at Guesthouse. (B)
Day 6: Trek to Badal Danda approx. 5 hrs (2,990m). Overnight at Guesthouse. (B)
Day 7: Trek to High Camp approx. 6 hrs (3,580m). Overnight at Guesthouse. (B)
Day 8: Trek to High View Point and view enjoy the view (4,006m). And trek down to Badal danda. approx. 7hrs. Overnight at Guesthouse. (B)
Day 9: Trek to Siding Village approx. 5 hrs (1,885 m). Overnight at Guesthouse. (B)
Day 10: Trek down to Pokhara via Khanepani. Approx. 4-5 hrs (1,100m). Overnight at Hotel Mount Kailash Resort. (B)
Day 11: After breakfast Sightseeing tour in Pokhara or boating in Phewa Lake for an hour and hiking to Peace Pagoda. Overnight at Hotel Mount Kailash Resort. (B)
Day 12: After breakfast and drive to Chitwan approx. 4 hours by tourist bus, transfer to hotel, Welcome drinks, Evening walk, and Tharu cultural show. Overnight at Hotel Seven Star (B.L.D)
Day 13: After breakfast, Elephant Safari, Canoeing, Visit Elephant breeding center, Elephant bath, Tharu dance, dinner. Overnight at Hotel Seven Star (BL.D)
Day 14: Early Morning Bird watching and drive back to Kathmandu 4-5 hour’s drive or flight. (Flight is optional). Evening Farewell Dinner. Overnight at Hotel Holy Himalaya. (B)
Day 15: After breakfast, transfer to airport for your departure. Or extend your stay. (B)
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4) Langtang Valley Trek
Langtang Valley Trek is an 11 day's trekking. The Langtang valley route is very clam trail yet at the same time one of the boldest trekking path. The trail is considerably off the beaten path. The trail offers some of the stunning view of the valleys, Himalayas, river gorges and authentic culture of people living in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Like every other trek, the accommodation for Langtang valley trek is also teahouse type of accommodation.
Trip Grade: Moderate
Accommodation: Teahouse
Maximum Altitude: 3798m, Kyanjun Gompa
Trip Cost: The cost can range from USD 450 to 550 PP.
Itinerary of Langtang Valley Trek:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. After an orientation meeting, welcome dinner with cultural program. Overnight at Hotel Holy Himalaya (D)
Day 2: After breakfast full day Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu (Shwayambhunth, Pashupatinath or Kapan monastery, Bouddhanath and Patan Durbar square). Overnight at Hotel Holy Himalaya. (BB)
Day 3: Drive to Syabru Bensi (1462m) by bus 6/7 hrs. Overnight at Lodge. (BB)
Day 4: Trek to Lama Hotel (2500m) 4-5 hours. Overnight at Lodge. (BB)
Day 5: Trek to Langtang Village (3307m) 4-5 hours. Overnight at Lodge. (BB)
Day 6: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3798m) 3-4 hours. Overnight at Lodge. (BB)
Day 7: Excursion day around Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight at Lodge. (BB)
Day 8: Trek back to Lama Hotel 5-6 hours. Overnight at Lodge. (BB)
Day 9: Trek back to Syabru Bensi 4-5 hours. Overnight at Lodge. (BB)
Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu by bus 6/7hrs. Overnight at Hotel Holy Himalaya. (BB)
Day 11: After breakfast, 30 minutes massage and Transfer to Airport for your departure. (B)
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5) Dhmapus Sarangkot Trek
Dhampus Sarangkot Trek is another short trek in Nepal. The journey is short and is best alternative if you are looking for 2 or 3 days trek in Nepal. Hence, due to its short yet beautiful views, it is one of the destination listed on our top 5 short treks in Nepal.
Trip Grade: Easy
Accommodation: Guesthouse or Teahouse
Maximum Altitude: 2232m, Australian Camp
Trip Cost: The cost can range from USD 390 to USD 590 PP.
Itinerary of Dhampus Sarangkot Trek:
Day 1: Kathmandu Valley Morning yoga and after breakfast full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley, Kapon Monastary or Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swaymbhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square. Stay overnight at Holy Himalaya.
Day 2: Kathmandu - Pokhara (by flight)
Morning yoga and Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight (30 Minutes) and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel Pokhara Grande
Day 3: Phedi - Dhampus
Pokhara to Phedi by private transportation and trek to Dhampus. A stunning view of Machhapuchhre including entire panorama of Annapurna can be witnessed with sunset and sunrise. Stay overnight at Guest House
Day 4: Australian Camp
Trek to Australian camp (2-3 hours) and stay overnight at Guest House
Day 5: Trek to Sarangkot (5-6 hours).
Sarangkot is the place from where we can see the sunset and sunrise and magnificent view of mountains. Stay overnight at Guest House.
Day 6: Sarangkot - Pokhara
Embark on a 2-3 hours walk from Sarangkot to Pokhara or paraglide (paragliding is an optional). Then enjoy a sightseeing tour in Pokhara and visit David’s fall, Gupteswor cave, Bindyabasini temple and one hour boating in Phewalake. Stay overnight at Mount Kailash Resort
Day 7: Pokhara - Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive or fly (flight is optional which can be booked on your request) back to Kathmandu. After arrival at hotel enjoy a Trekker's Massage, evening dinner and a five-star stay at the Gokarna Forest Resort.
Day 10: Kathmandu
Enjoy morning yoga after breakfast transfer to airport for your departure. (B)
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