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Top 10+ Camping & Lodge Treks in Nepal | Best of Nepal Himalayan Trekking
Our picks for the top-10 treks in the Nepal Himalaya, both camping treks led by Kim, Lhakpa Dorji Sherpa and the Kamzang Journeys team, Everest lodge treks led by our awesome Sherpa guides, or personally crafted private Himalayan lodge treks. Join us for one of our personally crafted and unique treks in the Nepal Himalaya ..
Kamzang Journeys has been offering our unique journeys for 20+ years, started many years ago after a karmic meeting by Kim & Lhakpa. We also offers guided Himalayan bicycle trips, heritage tours, yoga trips and unforgettable custom journeys, your perfect, once-in-a-lifetime Nepal trip!
Nepal is renowned for its world-class Himalayan trekking in regions such as Everest, Upper Dolpo, Upper Mustang, the Annapurnas, Manaslu & Tsum Valley, Humla, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Langtang. Himalayan 8000-meter peaks provide the backdrop for traditional Sherpa, Gurung, Tamang, Rai, Hindu and Bhotia villages. Buddhists and Hindus exist together in the vibrant, ancient capital of Kathmandu, gilded Hindu temples, stupas, and Buddhist monasteries adorn every street corner and hill top, colorful festivals are celebrated throughout much of the year. Turquoise lakes drain into some of Asia’s best rafting and kayaking rivers, and Himalayan trekking and bicycling are perfect ways to experience Nepal’s remote villages, valleys and mountainous regions. ________________________________________________
The treks listed below are some of the Top 10 Nepal treks that we offer in the coming year! Join us, and see why we have all 5-star TripAdvisor reviews after 20+ years of leading our Himalayan treks and cycling trips!
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Kamzang Journeys | Top 10 (Best) Camping & Lodge Treks in the Nepal Himalaya!
The Everest region’s most challenging trek, Kim and Lhakpa’s special route! Crossing the Cho La, Kongma La and Renjo La passes, we explore the spectacular Gokyo Lakes, the sublime Chukhung valley + the traditionally Sherpa Thame valley. We climb Gokyo Ri, Chhukung Ri and Kala Patthar for spectacular Himalayan panoramas and trek to Everest Base Camp, relaxing in Sherpa lodges en route!
Next Departure: 10 Nov – 4 Dec 2024 (25 Days) (25 Days) – Lodge Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Early Booking Discount!)
Upper Dolpo, Nepal’s Shangri-La, is a wild, spectacular Tibetan region of Buddhist villages and monasteries, Himalayan peaks, high passes, turquoise lakes, mountain rivers, yaks, blue sheep and snow leopards. Our epic trek includes Dolpo’s most remote valleys, a kora of Crystal Mountain, Shey, Phoksumdo Lake, Bhijer and Panzang valley via the high passes leading to Mustang.
Next Departure: 29 Sept – 29 Oct (31 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Confirmed)
Trek one of Nepal’s Great Himalayan Trail’s most interesting routes with us! Our just-explored Ganesh Himal (Ruby Valley) trek is a remote, incredibly scenic and very cultural route to the sublimely beautiful Manaslu region, a bit of challenge and adventure to our already epic camping trek. During the Manaslu circuit trek, we traverse high ridges and hike through bustling Gurung villages to remote Tsum Valley bordering Tibet. Heading north, we trek to ethnically Tibetan Manaslu, crossing the Larkya La pass, one of Nepal’s most spectacular Himalayan panoramas!
Next Departure: 23 March – 21 April (30 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Confirmed)
Our remote camping trek through fabled Upper Mustang! The Tibetan Buddhist Kingdom of Mustang is home to the last nomads of Nepal, a stunning land of walled cities, fortresses, traditional villages, sculpted canyons, Neolithic sky caves, Buddhist murals & spectacular Himalayan peaks soaring above the Kali Gandaki River. 19-day Upper Mustang permit!
Next Departure: 4 – 27 May 2025 (24 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Confirmed)
This Gokyo Lakes Christmas trek into the Sherpa ethnic group’s Shangri La is as spectacular as a Nepal trek comes, without the hordes of trekkers heading to Everest Base Camp. This year’s special Christmas trek focuses on the unique, living Sherpa culture, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and of course the breathtaking Himalayan vistas of the Everest region under December’s blue skies!
Next Departure: 15 Dec 2024 – 3 Jan 2025 (20 Days) – Lodge Trekking – Phu Tashi Sherpa (Confirmed)
Manaslu & Tsum Valley are perhaps Nepal’s most diverse and sublimely beautiful trekking regions! Starting near historic Gorkha, we traverse high ridges + hike through bustling Gurung villages to remote Tsum Valley bordering Tibet. Heading north, we trek to ethnically Tibetan Manaslu, crossing the Larkya La pass, one of Nepal’s most spectacular Himalayan panoramas!
26 March – 23 April 2025 (29 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Filling) 1 – 23 April (23 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Helicopter to Tsum!)
Early Everest expeditions pioneered this remote trek through the traditional hill villages of the Arun Salpa valley, crossing high ridges and glacial rivers to reach the alpine Solo Khumbu. This year we have an exploratory new route via Mundum, an incredibly diverse and beautiful region. In the Everest region, we trek to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, relaxing in Sherpa lodges en route. Join us for Christmas & the New Year in Nepal!
15 Dec ’23 – 9 Jan ’24 (26 Days) – Expedition + Lodge Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Makalu Arun Camping Trek & Gokyo Lodge Trek Options)
The Everest Base Camp trek is an epic Himalayan route through the Everest region, a spectacular trek from the Hillary Airport at Lukla up to Everest Base Camp, led by a local Sherpa guide. Highlights are climbing Kala Patter (5660m), trekking to Everest + Amadablam Base Camps, exploring the Chhukung Valley, and visiting our favorite Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries, with 8000 meter Himalayan peaks soaring above us!
Next Departure: See ‘Nepal Adventures’ (Many Departures) (19 Days) – Lodge Trekking – Phu Tashi or Mingma Sherpa
Our trek into the sacred Gokyo Lakes region, Everest (Khumbu)’s Shangri La, is a spectacular and challenging Everest trek well away from the crowds trekking to Everest Base Camp. Highlights of this wonderful trek include climbing Gokyo Ri and exploring the traditional Thame Valley, and of course the Renjo La is one of Nepal’s most impressive Himalayan passes!
Next Departures: ‘Nepal Adventures’ (Many Departures) (18 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Phu Tashi or Mingma Sherpa
One of the Everest region’s most sublimely beautiful and sacred treks, this journey into the Khumbu’s Shangri La, the Gokyo Lakes, is an incredible Everest trek, without the crowds hiking to Everest Base Camp. This Everest trek includes climbing Gokyo Ri, the remote Phortse route, the high trail to Pangboche and Tengboche Gonpa, all in our Kamzang style.
Next Departure: ‘Nepal Adventures’ (Many Departures) (18 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Phu Tashi or Mingma Sherpa
Kanchenjunga & Makalu in Nepal’s far east are two of the Himalaya’s most remote and spectacular trekking regions. We take the wildest routes, including far-flung Olanchung Gola village and Kanchenjunga North Base Camp, as we explore this region of Limbus and Tibetans. Crossing the epic Lumba Sumba pass, we trek to the Makalu Barun National Park along the spectacular Arun Barun river valley.
Next Departure: TBA (32 days) – expedition trekking – Kim + Lhakpa
A wild trek connecting Upper Mustang and Nar Phu via the Teri La pass. Mustang is a Tibetan land of walled cities, fortresses, white washed villages, sculpted canyons, Neolithic caves, nomads + Himalayan peaks soaring above the Kali Gandaki. The Teri La is a wild, remote pass connecting these two remote regions, one of Nepal’s best kept secrets!
Next Departure: 4 May – 3 June 2025 (31 days) – expedition trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)
Upper Dolpo, a Tibetan border region of far-flung villages and Buddhist monasteries tucked away in remote Himalayan valleys, Nepal’s Shangri-La. Join our explorations of Dolpo’s remote Shey Gompa, Phoksumdo Lake + Panzang valley. As a finale, we trek Schaller and Matthiessen’s stunning Dhorpatan route during yartsa gunbu (Himalayan Gold Rush) season!
Next Departure: TBA (32 days) – expedition trekking – Kim + Lhakpa
Dolpo is a remote Tibetan border region of far-flung villages and Tibetan Buddhist and Bon monasteries tucked away in remote Himalayan valleys; truly Nepal’s Shangri-La. Our June explorations of hidden Lower Dolpo include Phoksumdo Lake and Dho Tarap as well as our secret valleys. As a spectacular finale, we trek Schaller and Matthiessen’s stunning Dhorpatan route during yartsa gunbu (Himalayan Gold Rush) season!
Next Departure: TBA (30 days) – expedition trekking – Kim + Lhakpa
We’re very excited to run this epic trek from Tumlintar, through the Makalu Arun Valley to the Gokyo Lake and on to the border of Tibet (the Nangpa La) via the spectacular Renjo La. This unique trek follows one of the original climbing routes to Everest Base Camp, an incredibly beautiful, diverse and challenging trek through the Everest region!
Next Departure: TBA (31 days) – expedition trekking + lodges – Kim + Lhakpa
Mystical Humla is one of Nepal’s most remote destinations; we trek the Limi Valley route in Humla to the Tibetan border before cleaning our sins on the Kailash trek. Next, sacred Tirthapuri, the ruins of ancient Kyunglung (Zhangzhung Kingdom) and the Guge Kingdom, finishing with a wonderful drive along the Himalayan range to reach exotic Lhasa.
Next Departure: TBA (31 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa
One of Nepal’s most spectacular trekking routes, done in less than 2 weeks! Strarting in tropical Pokhara , you trek up to the spectacular Annapurna Base Camp, staying at sacred Macchapuchare Base Camp, visiting traditional Gurung villages and climbing Poon Hill for breathtaking Himalaya panoramas …
One of Nepal’s ultimate original Himalayan treks, with a remote twist! You’ll enjoy the epic trekking circuit around the specacular Annapurna region, crossing the beautiful snow-covered Thorung La pass (5400m). Along the way, you’ll head east, up a remote valley leading to the wonderful Tibetan Nar Phu valley, a truly incredible Himalayan trek!
Many options for incredible Annapurna & Dhaulagiri views during these Annapurna & Dhaulagiri panorama treks! Enjoy traditional lodges or upgrade to luxury accommodation. The beautiful Mardi Himal and Khopra Danda lodge trekking region is a wonderful, cultural and spectacular part of the Nepal Himalaya. Enjoy a trek through the cultural and green Annapurna foothills, an ethnically diverse region with lots of flora and fauna, including colorful rhododendrons in the spring!
Explore Kathmandu’s historic World Heritage sites, indulge yourself in Pokhara with a spa day and infinity pool, paddle across Phewa Lake and hike up to Shanti Stupa for beautiful mountain and lake views. Indulge in the pure natural opulence of Begnas Lake Resort, dining on organic meals from their extensive gardens, and perhaps a Thai massage.And enjoy your customized number of days of idyllic, cultural and low-altitude trekking in the foothills of the Annapurna region, staying at luxury Nepal Mountain Lodges properties, with spectacular Himalayan panoramas throughout the journey!
The Langtang Helambu & Gosainkund trek is one of Nepal’s best-kept secrets, an easily accessible but relatively uncrowded region of the Nepal Himalaya, set in the shadow of the beautiful Langtang Range on the border of Tibet. The Langtang region, just north of Kathmandu, is an area of unique Tamang heritage, cultural diversity, temperate and sub-alpine forests, alpine meadows and soaring Himalayan peaks.
A boutique trek in the Everest region, with a focus on practicing yoga and meditation under Nepal’s sacred Himalayan peaks. What better place to practice yoga than a trek in the spectacular Everest region, under sacred snow peaks, visiting Buddhist monasteries, and staying in lovely Sherpa lodges with traditional Sherpa culture! Get in touch if you would like to customize this trip for your yoga group, or for fellow yoga enthusiasts!
