The Himalayas
The Himalayas are a mountain range in Asia that separates the Indian subcontinent's plains from the Tibetan Plateau. The range contains some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain. In the Himalayas, there are over 100 peaks that are higher than 7,200 meters.
The Nepali Himalayas, which are home to eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, stretches the length of the country and provide unrivaled trekking opportunities. Nepal is home to Mount Everest, the world's highest summit, as well as 1,310 peaks over 6,000 meters. Soaring snow-capped peaks, gin-clear lakes, terraced green slopes, secluded settlements, and chains of fluttering prayer flags provide for breathtaking scenery. Best of all, aside from obtaining a Trekkers' Information Management Systems (TIMS) card and paying any applicable national park fees, you may hit the trails with very little preparation.
The most popular treks are the Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, and Langtang Valley treks, although there are many other less-traveled but still stunning routes to take. The dramatic two- to three-week journey to the base of Nepal's third tallest peak, Kanchenjunga, in the extreme east of the country, is a breathtaking path with only a few trekkers.
Location: The Himalayas, Nepal
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Best time to visit: October and November
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