Six major winter treks in Nepal

• HB Kham

Winter in Nepal could be the best time for you to trek through some serene areas and enjoy the ethereal beauty of nature in this Himalayan region which is blessed with heavenly grandeur.

Wintertime is the best when despite cold temperature the sky remains crystal clear and there is no rain at higher elevations. This is the time when you can see the awesome glimpses of mountains.

Especially in December, January, and February the winter season in Nepal can offer you immense pleasure and fun of life. Most of the teahouses are empty at this time.

You can take your freedom to enjoy your winter holidays as per your wishes. So, some of the winter treks in Nepal are suggested below:

Ghorepani Poonhill trek

Ghorepani Poonhill trek is one of the most captivating and mesmerizing trekking destinations in Nepal for winter days. This trekking will offer a magnificent view of massifs such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchare, Hiunchuli, Langjung Himal, Nilgiri, and Mardi Himal. Poonhill is famous for sunrise view.

Annapurna skyline trek

Annapurna skyline trek is the best for winter as the skyline passes through the foot of the Annapurna Himalayan range to offer the marvelous scenic beauty of this trek that comprises of beautiful streams, dense forests, rhododendrons, and natural hot springs.

Royal Trek

Royal trek named after British Prince Charles after his visit to Nepal in his early eighties can be your best choice for the trek in winter when you can get a chance to view the tantalizing view of Annapurna and Fishtail to make your winter trek a most romantic and fruitful one.

Tamang Heritage trek

Tamang heritage trek could immerse you into Tamang cultural traditions and traditional lifestyle of Tamang indigenous people in this trekking trail.

Langtang Trek

Langtang trek trail would be one of the options for you to immerse in short winter trek through the Langtang trek trails that passes in between Himalayan range bordering Tibet. The incredible delights of the trek will give you a lifetime experience.

Everest Panorama trek

Everest panorama trek is another most dazzling and tantalizing trekking destinations during winter in Nepal, although many would comment that this trek in winter is not advisable due to snow and coldness. The trekking in the Everest region is never closed. You will never forget the spectacular view of Lhotse, Ama Dablam.