Trekking in Nepal or hiking is not always comfortable and sometimes it’s even hard but still, it’s a favorite activity of hundreds of thousands of people around the world because of the adventurous spirit we have. There are many good reasons to go so let’s look at some of them here.
1. Nature Trekking
Being in the outdoors and experiencing the wild nature, far away from man-made civilization, is for many people the main reason for trekking especially in Nepal because of its natural beauty. You will experience amazing landscapes that you would otherwise just read about in magazines and enjoy first-hand experiences that are so rich that it can’t even be compared to viewing snapshots or videos of such places. Being there, the nature will presents itself to you in all its awe and grandeur. It is an experience of a lifetime. But be warned. Trekking can be addictive!
2. Culture Trekking
Trekking or hiking in Nepal is a great way to see cultures that you don’t meet in your everyday life especially if you try hiking in Nepal based at local homestays. Travelling to exotic destinations, such as the Himalayas or other places, is a sure way to experience new cultures and new ways of life. And why would you want to meet new cultures? The world is a pretty big and amazing place and everyone is different. It can be an enriching life experience to see how other people live, talk with friendly strangers and perhaps even take part in their routines or festivities for a short while. At least you will have great stories to tell your friends!
3. Social Trekking
Trekking is often a quite social activity. As opposed to high-paced sports, you have time to talk with people while you are trekking. Even if you set off alone on a trek, you can often meet other trekkers on the route. Especially around camp sites or trekking lodges, you have time to sit around, relax and chap with the other people there. You can also pre-arrange meet-ups and arrange joint trekking adventures with people you don’t know. Just go to one of the online trekking forums and ask if anybody want to join you for a trek. Trekking is a great way to build new friendships as well as make old friendships stronger.
4. Health Trekking
Trekking & Hiking is a physical activity that is more about endurance than power. Often a trek will last several days, if not weeks giving your body chance to adapt to the extra endurance. All you need to do is take it slow as continuous pace of trekking is great for burning fat and calories, losing weight and getting your body in good shape.
5. Spiritual Trekking
Trekking can also be a spiritual experience which is so true in Nepal because when you are in the Himalayas you can really feel one with the world. Not in a religious, super-natural way, usually, although some cultures in the Himalayas go on religious pilgrimages to holy “power places” in the Himalayas. But for ordinary trekkers, spiritual trekking is rather in the sense that you get to feel good about yourself, you forget everyday worries, you concentrate your mind on the simple task of walking, you have time to put your mind at peace and perhaps into a meditative state, and often you get a better feel of who you are, and what is important in life!
So why not come to Nepal & Trek or Hike in landscapes that most foreign travellers have never been
