Nepal Hiking

Generally, Hiking means walking for longer distances than most of our other walking, but this is not absolutely true. Many hikes are for only part of day. A very short hike could be less than a mile on a nature trail by a campground. On the other hand a hike can be a very long walk. Some people hike for days, weeks, or even months at a time. A few people have even hiked for several years at a time.

Our bodies were designed for motion and need to move in order to stay fit and healthy. Walking is one of the best exercises there for our body. It doesn't stress our joints as much as running does, but still gets our body working hard enough for it to benefit from the exercise. Hiking is walking. So it is good for us, but it is more than just walking. It's also communing with nature.

Nepal, the country situated in the lap of Himalayas, has over 1300 peaks between 5500m and 8848m above sea level. The hills of Nepal are popular for hiking. Thus, it makes Nepal a paradise for peak hikers. The absolute joy of standing at the highest points on the earth is unimaginable. And that is what hiking in Nepal is all about. Hiking in Nepal offers us the spectacular views of the mountains and the deep valleys, as well as a chance to become acquainted with the Nepali people's lifestyle, their art, architecture and cultural traditions. There are many popular areas in Nepal for one or two day hikes. Some of them are: