The Best 7-Day Treks in Nepal Itinerary
Nepal is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world. It's a small landlocked country rich in diversity of culture and nature.
Nepal offers a wide range of fantastic trekking opportunities from the short to the long-day treks and easy to the most challenging ones.
The one-week treks in Nepal are a perfect idol trek for those travelers who are short on time. These treks are considered to be the best short trekking routes in Nepal that can be done by any experienced and inexperienced trekkers.
All of these ample treks will give you an epic trekking experience of a lifetime, soaking a beautiful walk through the most fascinating villages of the mountains, experiencing their culture, tradition, and lifestyle.
However, these treks are doable at any time of the year with a little extra preparation. And each of these trek itineraries can be extended based on your time and desires.
These treks are considered to be the easiest and suitable treks for any group of age people. Most of these treks are normal hikes in the Himalayas with different altitudes. In fact, it does not require prior experience to complete.
If you are looking for 7-day Trekking itineraries in Nepal, this post is right for you. See the following top 10 best Seven-Day treks in Nepal.
Everest View Trek
Trip Facts
- Grade: Easy-Moderate
- Highest Elevation: 4700 meters (Everest View Lodge)
- Best time: Autumn, and Spring,
- Region: Everest, Nepal
- Duration: 7 Days
Everest View Trek is one of the best short treks in Nepal. This trek is suitable for all types of trekkers including beginners. If you are short on time and looking to see Mt. Everest then this trek is the best option for you. Everest view trek is also known as Everest Panorama view trek, offers a fantastic 360 views of the mountains including mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama-Dablam, Thamserku, and many other surrounding peaks.
This short trek starts from Lukla, it is one of the most beautiful sherpa towns in the region that can be reached with a short scenic mountain flight, considered to be the best air route in the world.
On this hike, the trail will be leading you through the most dazzling landscapes and beautiful village of the Sherpa community.
The views from every corner of this area are spectacular; you will also be greeted by the popular sherpa people at every step of your move.
Crossing a few suspension bridges, terraced fields, encountering the locals, testing their unique foods, exploring their lifestyle, discovering the alpine flora and fauna are the major highlights of the trek. And of course, you are always rewarded by the amazing mountains.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840 M) 30 minutes and walk for Phakding ( 2630 m) - 4hours
Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar (3400 m) – 5 hours
Day 3: Trek from Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3980 m) – 5 hours
Day 4: Trek from Tengbuche to Khumjung village (3870 m) – 5 hours
Day 5: Khumjung to Khunde and Manjo (2800m) - 6 hours
Day 6: Manjo to Luklal ( 2840 m) - 4 hours
Day 7: Flight back to Kathmandu (1400 m) - 5 hours
Mardi Himal Trek
Trip Facts
- Grade: Moderate
- Highest Elevation: 4700 meters (High Camp)
- Best time: Autumn, and Spring,
- Region: Annapurna, Nepal
- Duration: 7 Days
Mardi Himal trek is a newly popular trek in Nepal. A very easy and popular route in the Himalayas.
The Mardi Himal Trek is a quieter trek of the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is an ideal option for those of us who are looking for an ‘off the beaten path trekking experience in the Himalayas with picture-perfect settings and astonishing mountain views.
Trekking in Mardi Himal is the easiest hike where travelers can enjoy the full of adventure activities at the lowest and perhaps the least visited of the trekking peaks in Nepal.
The Mardi trek begins from Pokhara, a city of lakes and temples; from here we take a short drive to Kande, the starting point of the trek, trekking from this place towards the most beautiful terraced field, local villages, and lush forest finally reaches Mardi Himal base camp and High camp.
The view from Mardi Himal base camp and High camp is truly a blessing; you will be enjoying the most dramatic close-up views of the Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Mardi Himal.
During the trek, you will also experience the local food, appreciate the excellent hill and mountain landscape; and marvel at the panoramic views of the massive Himalayan.
Itinerary
Day 01:Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and drive from Pokhara to Dhampus Village (1,600m) - 4 hours
Day 02:Trek from Dhampus to Forest Camp (2,480m)- 6 hours
Day 03:Trek from Forest Camp to Low Camp (3,150m)- 5 hours
Day 04:Low Camp to High Camp (4,100m)- 4 hours
Day 05:Rest day at high camp (4,100m)
Day 06:High Camp to Siding Village (1,280m)- 5 hours
Day 07:Trek from Siding Village to Pokhara (825)- 3 hour and 5 hours drive back to Kathmandu
Annapurna Base Camp trek
Trip Facts
- Grade: Moderate
- Highest Elevation: 4130 meters (Base Camp)
- Best time: Autumn, and Spring,
- Region: Annapurna, Nepal
- Duration: 7 Days
Annapurna base camp trek, a second popular trek in Nepal after Everest, an ideal trekking route for those who like to explore the beauty of diverse cultures and nature in a week-long journey.
Trekking in Annapurna has been one of the most trending activities in Nepal. A thousand domestic and international trekkers visit this area in the mainstream seasons of spring and Autumn.
This trek is relatively an easy hike in the Annapurna region. A normal person can do this trek with a little preparation of warm and proper trekking gear at any time of the year.
Starts from Pokhara and ends at the same place, the itinerary of the Annapurna base camp trek is varied and it easily could be expanded based on your time and desires. But the most common route of this trek is the following itinerary, it’s a suitable itinerary and designed for all of us who are even beginners.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapool, 1 hr, trek to Ghandruk
Day 2:Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong
Day 3:Trek from Chhomrong to Himalayan Hotel
Day 4:Trek to Annapurna Base Camp via MBC
Day 5:Trek from ABC to Bamboo
Day 6:Trek to Jhinu Danda (Hot Spring)
Day 7:Trek to Nayapul (4 hrs), Drive back to Pokhar
Poon Hill Trek
Trip Facts
- Grade: Easy
- Highest Elevation: 3210 meters (Poon Hill)
- Best time: Anytime
- Region: Annapurna, Nepal
- Duration: 7 Days
Poon Hill Trek is yet another most popular short and easy trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. This trek can be done within just 5 –days but the 7 days itinerary gives you a lot more time to explore the beauty of nature in-depth about this area.
Trekking to Poon Hill starts from Pokhara, it’s one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal with beautiful lakes, mountains, greenery, and temples.
Nevertheless, the Poon Hill trek is considered to be the easiest trek in the region which can be done any time of the year. The highest altitude of this trek is Poon Hill as it stands at an altitude of 3210 meters above sea level.
To participate in this trip, you do not need any physical and mental preparation. And this right trek for all age groups including the kids from 4 years to 85 years old. The views from Poon Hill are mind-blowing; you will witness the 360-degree panoramic views of the Might Mountains including two mountains higher than eight thousand meters the Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Meanwhile, the sunrise from Ponn hill is another highlight of the trek.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Fly or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and explore the beautiful Pokhara city
Day 2: A short thrill drives from Pokhara to Nayapul and starts the hike from here for 4 hours to Ulleri village
Day 3: 4- hour trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani village
Day 4: Early hike set up to Poon Hill for the sunrise and mountains view and trek back to Tikhedhunga- 5 hours
Day 5: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghandruk Village, a Gurung village
Day 6:Trek from Ghandruk to Nyapaul and drive back to Pokhara
Day 7: Explore Pokhara and take a short flight or a 5 hour long trip by bus to Kathmandu.
Langtang Valley Trek
Trip Facts
- Grade: Easy-Moderate
- Highest Elevation: 4980 meters (Tserkuri)
- Best time: Autumn, and Spring,
- Region: Langtang, Nepal
- Duration: 7 Days
Trekking to Langtang is an amazing experience. It has become one of the most popular treks in Nepal after the crowded treks Annapurna and Everest.
Langtang trekking is a perennial favorite in Nepal in terms of its liberal views, unique culture, relatively gentle pace, and easy access from Kathmandu. This one-week short trek in Nepal is a perfect trek for those who love to be in nature and explore the ideal lifestyle of its people in the mountains.
It is considered one of the easiest high-altitude treks in Nepal. This trek is easy to access and the closest trekking route from Kathmandu, as it lies just 170 km and 4 – hour drive away from the capital city of Kathmandu. This trek is a short yet stunning trek in Nepal. And it is becoming more popular day by day due to the magical views of the mountains, the mix of cultural flora and fauna in the Langtang region.
The Langtang Valley Trek is situated in the north of Kathmandu and the trek starts from Syabrubesi which is a 5- hour drive from Kathmandu. In fact, the trail passes via beautiful Tamang and Tibetan villages along the way offering stunning views of the Himalayas including Ganesh Himal, Langtang ranges from the very beginning.
During this trek, you will encounter very few trekkers on this route, so this is a less-crowded trek in Nepal. If you are looking for your best trekking experience in nature then this trek is the perfect place for your needs. This is safe and sound both for beginners and experienced hikers and there is less chance to suffer high altitude sickness.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1470 M) 5-6 hours by local bus or jeep
Day 2: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2560 m) – 5 hours
Day 3: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3450 m) – 4-5 hours
Day 4: Trek from Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa (3870 m) – 5 hours
Day 5: Hike to Tserku -Ri (4980 m)/ Kyanjin ri (4700m) and trek back to Kyanjin Gompa (3870) - 7-8 hours
Day 6: Trek back from Kyaning Gompa to Lama Hotel ( 2560 m) 7 hours
Day 7: Trek from Lama Hotel- Syabrubesi and drive back to Kathmandu (1400 m) - 9 hours
Final thoughts
All the treks above as mentioned are perfect for those of us who have a limited time but still want to taste a real adventure trekking experience in the mighty Himalayas of Nepal. Hopefully, these best treks listed above in the Nepal crash course will assist you further with selecting your favorite trekking destination for your next trip to Nepal.
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