The trekking routes are so well used that there are many hotels, lodges & medical centres as well as Helicopter rescue set up to protect any international trekker who uses the routes. And this infrastructure is vitally important because of the importance of international tourists to the economy of Nepal & the reputed million people who work in & around this sector & of course their dependants. Each trekking route has set distances to cover each day & the views are amazing & when added to the health benefits its a great holiday.
But what are the benefits of hiking in rural Nepal? Well the infrastructure isn’t there like the trekking routes but what is there is the village & small town infrastructure that is openly available for you to use. Each of the homestays you can stay at are in areas where there are roads, medical centres, shops & all of the basic amenities that you could possibly require. The roads may not be up to Western standard but the tracks & trails are (but please follow your guides advice on how to use the roads in Nepal correctly as the rules here are very different). And the scenery is amazing as you hike through small settlements on your way up to viewing points where you can see the snow capped mountains of the Himalayas. Add some very interesting monasteries, temples & other other ancient monuments it gives you the chance to really experience what life in rural Nepal is like.
But on top of all this one added bonus is the warm welcoming hospitality of the Nepali people which is great in the towns & cities but the farther you go into rural Nepal the warmer it gets. Can you imagine hiking down a trail and having nearly every person saying Namaste (Hello) to you with the bolder ones stopping just to talk & inquire about you & the family. The locals are genuinely interested in you as where we hike its not a big tourist area so you become a person of interest.
So when you add everything up Hiking in rural Nepal is a great way to experience this amazing country both for the geographical landscapes & the strong cultural identify so all you need to do is follow the link below and start your journey to Nepal.
