Off The Beaten Treks
In addition to these popular trekking areas, there are also many less-traveled
trekking areas in Nepal. Although they may require a bit more time or
organization to access than the popular routes, they are worth the effort
to get off the beaten track and see mountain vistas and villages that
few tourists ever see. Some of these alternate routes take you to Rara,
Manaslu, Makalu-Barun, and Rolwaling. The Manaslu circuit has only recently
opened to trekkers, and its uncrowded trails and awesome views of Himalchuli,
Peak 29, and Mt. Manaslu make it a unique experience. The far eastern
areas of Kanchenjunga and Makalu-Barun take you into alpine areas renowned
for their natural diversity, not to mention their incredible mountain
views of Kanchenjunga and Makalu. Rolwaling is a small area that juts
across the natural Himalayan border into geographically Tibetan terrain
- full of monasteries and mountain views, it is a treat of an area that
few tourists visit. |
