Winter Trekking Packages in Nepal
Trekking in the winter season is the best and shortest trek in Nepal. Nepal has four trekking seasons: autumn, spring, summer, and winter. During the winter seasons (December-February), it is too cold in the Himalayan region of Nepal, but normally, the days and weather are sunny, clear, and cool. Usually, in the winter seasons, there is snowfall in the higher elevations with risky winds and colder temperatures. Hence, winter trekking is an ideal pick for trekking in the lower altitudes below 4,000 m.
Trek in the winter season is the best season to seek the perfect views of mountains beyond your eyes. This season is also safe to trek at lower altitudes. These seasons are considered the off-season trek, where the trials will be less crowded, and there will be no trouble getting rooms in tea houses and hotels. Regarding budget, due to off-seasons the food and accommodation costs will be cheaper. We recommend any age of people who are planning to visit Nepal to do winter treks in Nepal
Life Himalaya Trekking runs low-altitude popular winter trekking in Nepal. During winter holidays in Nepal, you can utilize your leisure time and gain a lifetime experience. If you are looking for suitable and incredible destinations in the winter season in Nepal, the following packages are the best-selected options for trekking.
Top 5 Winter Treks in Nepal
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Ghorepani Poonhill trekking destination is one of the most popular winter trekking routes in Annapurna region of Nepal. This trek is short and easy trek offering you a lifetime experience along with the magnificent view of Himalayas. You may witness the beautiful sunrise over the Annapurna I, Annapurna south, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchre, Gangapurna, and many other Annapurna massif ranges.
The Ghorepani Pooh Hill trek journey starts with a scenic drive or flight to the picturesque Pokhara valley and takes a short drive to the Nayapul, the trekking starting point of trekking. We start our trek via Nayapul towards Briethanti village as well as several valleys, rivers, and forests. Then, we follow the trekking trail through Tikhe Dhunga, Ulleri, and Banthati and reach Ghorepani.
Then early in the morning, we trek to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for vibrant sunrise over the 360-degree Annapurna panorama ranges. Moving forward to Tadapani and towards the model village Ghandruk, a famous village with inhabitants of charming Gurung people and their culture, tradition and hospitality in Nepal. Then we trek descend towards Nayapul and take a short drive to Pokhara. Finally, our trek ends with a scenic drive or flight back to Kathmandu.
Everest Panorama Trek
Everest Panorama Trek is one of the famous trekking destinations in the winter seasons in Nepal. The Everest Panorama trek is a short and spectacular trip in winter region who commenced the Everest region trek. This trek is a popular destination with Sherpa’s unique culture with spectacular mountain views, best suited for first-time trekkers who have limited time and no time for longer treks in the Himalayas of Nepal.
This fascinating trek is a short trek that offers a wonderful panoramic view of the world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and mighty of peaks, Nepalese traditions and culture, warm hospitalities of peoples, world-famous Sherpa’s lifestyle, mountain villages, tiny mountain settlements, old Buddhist monasteries, varieties of climates, beautiful landscapes, flora and fauna and so on.
The Everest Panorama trek journey starts with the scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the starting point of the Everest region. We walk via the popular Everest route to Namche Bazar, the heartland of the Khumbu region, via Phakding. We trek to the beautiful village of Thame and towards the Khumjung village, a beautiful settlement of Sherpa people. Then, ascending all the way, trek up to Tengboche, an old and ancient Buddhist monastery where locals perform daily rituals and prayers. After having beautiful memories and snapshots of spectacular scenarios of the Himalayas, we descend back to Lukla and catch a scenic flight toward the capital city of Kathmandu.
Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal trekking is one of the hidden treasures and spectacular trekking routes in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Mardi Himal trek is the less crowded trekking destination and is also known as the off-the-beaten trekking area of the Annapurna region. This ideal trekking destination is for those who want to trek in a less crowded area and collect a lifetime experience. The main specialty of this trek is that we can reach a higher elevation in a short time period of 4,500 meters near the Giant Mountains, which will be a lifetime experience.
The Mardi Himal trek journey begins with a short drive or flight to Pokhara city. We take a short drive to Kande and our trek begins heading towards Gurung villages to Australian Camp and towards Pothana. Then we trek up to the Deurali and we trek through the forest of rhododendron to reach Forest Camp. Next, we trek towards Low Camp and follow the route to High Camp.
From the High Camp, we move forward to reach our final destination, Mardi Himal Base Camp. Then, the trekking trail descends to Low Camp and follows the next route of Sidhing, Ghale, and Lwang Villages. From Lwang village, we trek to Hemja and a short drive back to Pokhara which ends with a scenic drive or flight to Kathmandu.
Langtang Valley Trek
The Langtang Valley trek is one of the most deserved treks in the winter seasons in Nepal. This trek is an ideal trek for those who want to trek in a less crowded area. This is also known as the off-the-beaten-area trek or less number of trekkers visit the Langtang Valley trek. The Langtang Valley is popular in terms of nature, culture as well as Himalayan beauty. Langtang Valley is also referred to as “the Valley of Glaciers”. This trek offers the spectacular snow-capped mountains such as Langtang and Ganesh Himal mountain ranges, Annapurna ranges, Langtang Lirung, Pemthang Ri, Langshisha Ri, Dorje Lakpa, and many others.
The Langtang Valley trek journey starts with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi. Then our trek begins from Syabrubeshi following the Bhote Koshi River through the rhododendron forest to Lama Hotel. Then we trek to reach Ghora Tabela and follow Langtang Valley a beautiful village of Tamang people. Continuing our trek we trek towards Kyanjin Gompa, an old Buddhist monastery. It is our final destination which mainly offers spectacular paranormal views of Langtang ranges along with other Himalayas. Then, we descend towards the Lama Hotel and trek to Syabrubeshi via Syarpa Gaun. Finally, we take a scenic drive to the capital city Kathmandu.
Gosaikunda Helambu Trek
Goshainkunda Helambu Trek is a beautiful journey in the winter season. This trek is also known as a less crowded zone even in high season i.e. off-the-beaten-area trek. Goshainkunda Helambu trek is a Langtang region trek popular for the combination of nature, culture, Holy Lake Goshainkunda, Helambu valley and snow-capped Mountains. This trek offers a magnificent chance to inspect the Tamang village with its real cultural hospitality, unique culture, and traditions along with an easy trek and a totally wilderness lifetime experience.
The Goshainkunda Helambu trek journey begins from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi, passes through the Langtang region, and heads towards the Gosaikunda & Helambu region. Our treks begin from Syabrubeshi, following the Langtang River and Tamang villages to Thulo Syabru and Sin Gompa. Next, we continue to the Hindu Holy Lake Goshainkunda (Glacial pond) cross the Lauri Binayak-la Pass (4,610 m) and enter the Helambu region. Then Helambu Valley begin,s and trials become easier. Next, we cross through the Helambu region of Thadepatti, Ghopte, and Kutumsang, following a trial to Chisapani. Then the short trek leads to Sundarijal for a short drive back to Kathmandu valley to complete our journey.
Conclusion
Trekking in Nepal during winter can be one of the most adventurous treks ever. Although the winter treks might present some challenges, they guarantee the best views of the Himalayas. In this season, the alpine and trekking areas are a bit hard to trek due to cold and snowfalls. However, the winter season is a great time to trek. Trekking in the Himalayas during the winter season gives you the feeling of utmost satisfaction that you’ll cherish for the rest of your life. Winter treks are not just about witnessing the scenic views, but they also give you the opportunity to experience the challenging lifestyle of the Himalayan people.
