Nepal and its mountains do not need any introduction. The country was shut to foreigners until the 1950s and the trekking culture commenced only 20 odd years ago. But with the series of impeccable mountain ranges it houses, Nepal has inarguably become one of the most loved destination countries for trekking and alpine adventures. Every year thousands of tourists visit Nepal to embark on trekking journey to some of the most beautiful places on earth like the Everest region, Annapurna region and so on. But for trekkers who do not want to trek through the wildly popular and commercialized routes, for those who want to trek through the remoteness and tranquility and explore the nature at its rawest form, Nepal still does have a selection of trekking regions and routes waiting to be explored. Here, we have shortlisted three best off-beaten trekking destinations to explore in 2018.

Tsum Valley Trek

We have selected Tsum Valley, which lies in the historical Gorkha district of Nepal, as one of the best off-beaten trekking destinations in Nepal in 2018.The time has stood still in the Tsum Valley for so long that it has magnificently sustained its image as an enigmatic and magical valley amidst the rage of modernity. Tsum Valley trek will take you on a memorable cultural revelation as we explore the ancient villages of Chumchet and Chhekampar to experience the centuries-old Tibetan lifestyle and culture. The off-beaten trails dotted with beautiful Chortens and Mani walls will lead us to iconic sub-alpine villages, mainly inhabited by the Gurungs. You will also be rewarded with the magnificent views of western Nepalese mountains, especially Mt. Manaslu, the eighth highest peak in the world.

Dolpo Trek

Set in remote western Nepal bordering Tibet, Dolpo is a magical Himalayan Shangri-La guarded by the colossal Dhaulagiri range and one of our picks for the best off-beaten Nepalese trekking destination. Cut by a series of high passes and shut by snow most of the year, nature has gifted Dolpo with surreally beautiful landscapes and tranquility. The Dolpo trek offers amazing views of the some of the most amazing Nepalese and Tibetan mountains, as well as, versatile landscapes, cascading waterfalls. However, the main highlight and gratifying point of the trek is the emerald SheyPhoksundo Lake, whose beauty you have to see to believe. Here, you can also observe and be part of ancient Tibetan culture and lifestyle that haven’t changed much for centuries.

Langtang Trek

Also known as Nepal’s best-kept secrets, Langtang Valley lies in the north-central region of Nepal and is only around 30 kilometers away from Kathmandu. Langtang trek is a magical journey to the base of the majestic central mountains, and thus, a pick for our best off-beaten trekking destination for Nepal. Despite sharing close proximity with the capital city, the region sees a lot less influx of tourists and the path is less trodden with its remoteness and beauty intact. As we trek through the enchanting rhododendron and bamboo forests and picturesque Tamang villages, the views of notable peaks like Ganesh Himal, DorjeLakpa, Langtang Lirung and Yala begin to unfold in front of us.