Less crowded treks in Nepal are very good for the trekkers who like the trek trails where there are fewer trekkers. Those trekkers prefer to explore nature, enjoy the Himalayas and interact with the locals of the area. In Nepal, there are many trekking trails which are very busy because of the big flow of tourists such as Everest base camp trek, Annapurna base camp trek, Annapurna circuit trek. Due to the big flow of tourists, trekkers feel unpleasant while exploring nature. Trekkers who like to explore the natures like to choose the trek route where there are fewer tourists. Here we have discussed some trek routes which are known as a less crowded trek in Nepal.
Khopra trek is newly opened, less crowded trek in Nepal. It is located in the heart of the Annapurna. Trekkers also call it Khayer lake trek and Khopra ridge trek. The Khopra trek is absolutely incredible to see the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range from the very near. Khopra danda trek is the last camp of the trek which is totally in the leap of the Annapurna south. You can see Annapurna South, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Dhaulagiri II, Dhaulagiri III, Dhaulagiri IV, Gurja Peak, Tukuche Peak, Dhampus Peak, Thapa peak, Mt Fishtail and many other peaks. The view of the Kali Gandaki valley is even more incredible. The ultimate goal of the trek is to reach the Khayer lake 4500 meters and feel spiritual. The Lake is also known as a holy lake just behind the Annapurna south.
Khopra Trek is known as a less crowded trek
Khopra trek facts
Facts
Figure
Duration
14-15 Trek days, 2 days Arrival and Departure and 1 days for permit in total 17 days
Max. elevation
3640m (Khopra ridge) / 4660m (Kayer Lake)
Start
Kande
Finish
Nayapul
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Time
Spring and Autumn Season
Permits:
ACCAP and TIMS Permit
Accommodation
Tea House
Khopra trek highlights
Enjoy an amazing sunrise over Dhaulagiri range and the Annapurna range.
Local communities run tea houses and their hospitality with the incredible view of the himalayan scenery.
Less crowded trek and has fewer inhabitants around the trek area.
Trek to sacred Khayer Lake which is behind the Annapurna south.
Cultural encounter with the local gurung people on Landruk, Ghandruk and splendid scenery from the Tadapani.
khopra trek itinerary
Day
From
To
Altitude
Time Duration
1
Your Destination
Kathmandu
1350 M, 4430 FT.
Your time
2
Kathmandu
Pokhara
800 M, 2625 FT.
8-9 Hours
3
Pokhara
Australian Camp
2000 M, 6650 FT
3-4 Hours
4
Australian Camp
Ghandruk
2010M, 6601 FT
6-7 Hours
5
Ghandruk
Tadapani
2630 M, 8628 FT
4-5 Hours
6
Tadapani
Dobato
3350 M, 10990 FT.
5-6 Hours
7
Dobato
Khopra Danda
3660 M, 12007 FT.
7-8 Hours
8
Khopra Danda to Hike Khayer lake
Khopra Danda
4500 M, 14763 FT.
8-9 Hours
9
Khopra Danda
Swanta
2200 M, 7218 FT.
6-7 Hours
10
Swanta
Ghorepani
2874 M, 9430 FT.
3-4 Hours
11
Ghorepani
Pokhara
800 M, 2625 FT.
7-8 Hours
12
Pokhara
Kathmandu
1350 M, 4430 FT.
7-8 Hours
13
Kathmandu
Your Destination
N/A
N/A
2. Pikey Peak trek less people Knows it
Pikey peak trek is another less crowded trek which ultimate goal is to reach the top of pikey peak. If you look about the Pikey peak, it is one of the best viewpoints and hilltop stations to see Mt. Everest Himalayan range without going to the Everest Trek. Known as a less crowded trek it is very suitable for the trekkers who have a short period of Holiday. This peak is also a small hill which gets the seasonal snow it’s top and becomes a mountain too. In fact, a pikey peak is a place where the local people take their animals to graze but later on, it is identified as the best viewpoint to see Everest so it became popular. Local people, their culture, local homestay and hospitality with the incredible view of the Himalayas are the major things to see on the Pikey peak trek.
View from Pikey peak
Pikey peak trek facts
Facts
Figure
Duration
11 days Total, 2 days Arrival and Departure
Max. elevation
4065 Meter on pikey peak top
Start
Dhap
Finish
Bhandar
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Time
Spring and Autumn Season
Permits:
Gauri Shanker National park permits
Accommodation
Home Stay
Pikey peak trek highlights
Explore the unexplored trekking trails of Nepal.
Can see the local people, their lifestyle, culture and traditions.
Incredible hospitality of the local people on their Home Stay.
Enjoy an amazing sunrise over Mt Everest and other mountains located on the Everest himalyan regions. Makalu and Amadablam, Choyou, Lhotse, Nuptse and many other peaks you can see from the top of the Pikey peak.
Less crowded trek where there are very few tourists.
Monasteries and chorten along the trekking trails which are decorated with the colorful prayer flags.
Pikey peak trek itinerary
Day
From
To
Altitude
Time Duration
1
Your Destination
Kathmandu
1350 M, 4430 FT.
Your time
2
Kathmandu
Dhap
2830 M, 9282 FT
8-9 Hours
3
Dhap
Jhapre
2920 M, 9577 FT
3-4 Hours
4
Jhapre
Bulbule
3250 M, 10,660 FT
6-7 Hours
5
Bulbule
Pikey Peak
4000 M
4-5 Hours
6
Pikey Peak
Goli Gapchung
2360 M, 7740 FT
5-6 Hours
7
Goli Gapchung
Bhandar
2200 M, 7216 FT
7-8 Hours
8
Bhandar
Kathmandu
1350 M, 4430 FT.
8-9 Hours
9
Departure
Your Destination
3. Gosainkunda Trek
Gosainkunda trek is one of the popular, short and best treks of Langtang. Gosaikunda trek is suitable for the trekkers who want to enjoy nature in a very peaceful environment with the view of the Langtang Himalayan Range. Lake Gosaikunda is located at the height of 4380 meters from the sea level and known as one of the best-sacred places for the Hindu devotees. With the Gosainkunda lake, there are many other lakes around the area which all have important religious aspects. Talking about the beauty of the trek it is one of the best short treks that offers the complete packages of nature, culture, landscape and local people hospitality. You can start this trek from Dhunche, Sundarijal or Melamchi Bazar. You can also do the Gosaikunda pass and arrive at the Sundarijal or Melamchi Bazar.
Holy Gosainkunda lake 4380 Meter
Gosaikunda trek facts
Facts
Figure
Duration
8 days Total, 2 days Arrival and Departure
Max. elevation
4630 Gosaikunda top
Start
Dhunche
Finish
Dhunche
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Time
Spring and Autumn Season
Permits:
Langtang National Park permit
Accommodation
Tea House
Gosaikunda trek highlights
Scenic but quite hard drive to Dhunche.
Observations of the Tamang People lifestyle, their culture, traditions and religions of the area.
Mesmerizing view of the Langtang Himalayan range including the Langtang Lirung, Langtang Lirung II and many other peaks of the Langtang Regions.
Less crowded trek from where you can see the super beautiful valleys.
Some Monasteries and chorten along the trekking trails which are decorated with the colorful prayer flags.
Hindu’s holy lake Gosaikunda, Bhairav Kunda, Gosaikunda temple and many other religious landmarks of the area.
Gosainkunda trek itinerary
Days
Itinerary
Altitude
Time
1
Arrival in Kathmandu
1350 Meter
Your time
2
Dhunche
1,950 Mft
6-7 Hours
3
Cholang Pati
2450 M
6-7 hr
4
Gosainkunda
4380 M
6 – 7 hr
5
Sing Gompa
350 M
6-7 hr hr
6
Dhunche
1950 M
6 hr
7
Kathmandu
1350 M
6 hr
8
Departure
4. Nar phu Valley Trek
The Nar Phu Valley trek is an excellent Himalayan wilderness experience which is unforgettable and spectacular. Nar Phu Valley trek trails are located in between Annapurna circuit trek and Manaslu circuit trek. The valley is also known as a hidden gem of the Annapurna Regions. This trek control regions and the permit can be only obtained through the department of immigration that is the reason the trek is quite less touristy. With the mesmerizing view of Annapurna range and Manaslu range, it could be one of your dream treks of Nepal where you will be encountered with the cultures and nature adequately. Koto is the starting point of the Nar Phu valley trek which goes inside the Nar Phu then exits through the Kang La pass to arrive at Nawal. Kang la pass 5320 Meter is the ultimate achievement of the trek.
A view of Phu Village, It is very near from the Himlung Mountain
Nar Phu Valley trek facts
Facts
Figure
Duration
12 days Total, 2 days Arrival and Departure
Max. elevation
5320 Meter, Kang La pass
Start
Koto
Finish
Pisang
Difficulty
Adventure
Best Time
Spring and Autumn Season
Permits:
Nar Phu Special Permits, ANCAP permit
Accommodation
Tea House
Nar phu valley trek highlights
Surf into one of the remote and most cultural valleys of Nepal, Nar and Phu village and their unique cultures.
Drive to Koto which is scenic and quite rough as well. The drive is long but you can see many mountains on the way to Koto.
Trek through the green valley with the view of the Annapurna range to the Meta. You will walk through Nar Phu Khola the whole day by crossing the suspension bridge multiple times.
Visit one of the ancient villages Phu and Nar. You can see the Tibetan people and their cultures. You will also see the monasteries and couple of Chorten on the trails which are decorated with prayer flags.
Adventure Kang la pass with the splendid view of the Annapurna Range (Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho peak, Manaslu, Himlung Himal and many other uncountable peaks) which will appear while walking on the trekking trails.
Encounter with the local people and their cultures.
You can also continue to Annapurna circuit trek after doing the Kang la pass trek.
Nar phu trek itinerary
Days
Itinerary
Altitude
Time
1
Arrival in Kathmandu
1350 Meter
Your time
2
Sightseeing in kathmandu
1350 M
Whole day
3
Kathmandu to koto
2610 M
8-9 Hr
4
Koto to Meta
3500 M
8-9 Hr
5
Meta to Phu
4250 M
7-8 Hr
6
Rest at Phu village
4250 M
Rest
7
Phu to Nar
4130 M
8-9 Hr
8
Rest day at Nar
4130 M
Rest
9
Kang la pass then Ngwal
3650 M
9-10 Hr
10
Ngwal to Pisang
3200 M
5-6 Hr
11
Drive to Kathmandu
1350 M
Whole day
12
Departure
5. Tsum Valley Trek
Tsum valley is the most isolated area to trek in northern Gorkha in the Manaslu regions. The Tsum valley trek is to explore the beauty of the high Himalayas along with the Tibetan types of people’s lifestyle and cultures. Known as a hidden gems Tsum valley offers you a unique trek experience as you stay like a homestay in a local people house. Manaslu Tsum valley trekking is to get in touch with the Tibetan Buddhist religions as you see the dozens of monasteries in this small valley. There are female monks and Male monks separately plus schools where monks can study Buddhism. It is control regions from the Government that is the reason it is a less crowded trek. Trekkers can see Shringi (7,187m), Ngadi Chuli (7,871m), Buddha Himal, Himal Chuli (7,893m), Annapurna range, Ganesh Himal and many other mountains.
A view of tsum valley
Tsum Valley trek facts
Facts
Figure
Duration
18 days in Total, 2 days Arrival and Departure, 1 Day is for permits arrangements
Max. elevation
4600 Meter, Mu Gompa
Start
Soti khola
Finish
Soti Khola
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Time
Spring and Autumn Season
Permits:
Tsum Valley Special Permits, ANCAP permit
Accommodation
Tea House
Tsum valley trek highlights
Trek into one of the remote valleys of Nepal where you can see the tibetan people and their lifestyle.
Observations of the unique cultures and local people of the trekking trails in the lower parts of the trek route.
Feel the spiritual while trekking to the Tsum Valley area. You can see the many monasteries such as Rachen Gompa, Mu Gompa, Gumba Lungdang and many other monasteries.
Uncountable Mani walls and Chorten along with the trek areas.
Splendid view of the Shringi (7,187m), Ngadi Chuli (7,871m), Buddha Himal, Himal Chuli (7,893m), Annapurna range, Ganesh Himal
Tsum Valley trek itinerary
Days
Itinerary
Altitude
Time
1
Arrival in Kathmandu
1350 Meter
Your time
2
Sightseeing
1350 M
full day
3
Soti Khola
775 M
8-9 hr
4
Machha Khola
900 M
6 – 7 hr
5
Jagat
1340 M
6-7 hr
6
Lokpa
2260 M
6 hr
7
Chumling
2360 M
5-6 hr
8
Rachen Gompa
3300 M
6-7 hr
9
Mu Gompa
3700 M
5-6 hr
10
Mu Gompa
Exploration
Full day
11
Rainjam
2600 Mete
5-6 hr
12
Gomba Lungdang
3200 M
6 hr
13
Ripchet
2450 M
5-6 hr
14
Lokpa
2240 M
6 hr
15
Dovan
1070 Meter
7-8 hr
16
Soti Khola
700 M
6-7 hr
17
Kathmandu
1350 Meter
7-8 hr
18
Departure
6. Gokyo Ri Trek
Gokyo Ri Trek is less touristy and best alternatives trekking routes of the Everest base camp trek. If you wish to see the Khumbu Himalayan Range but do not want to go on the very crowded then you should go on Gokyo Ri Trek. Gokyo Ri Hike 5357 Meters from Gokyo offers the Magnificent view of Mt Everest, Mt Choyou, Mt Makalu, Mt Lhotse and many other countless mountains. The biggest glacier Ngozumpa surrounds the Gokyo valley so you can see these gigantic glaciers too. The trek is also a part of the Everest and you can do the Everest base camp after doing the Gokyo by doing the Gokyo Chola Pass trek.
View from Gokyo Ri
Gokyo Ri trek facts
Facts
Figure
Duration
13 days in Total, 2 days Arrival and Departure
Max. elevation
5357 Meter, Gokyo Ri
Start
Lukla
Finish
Lukla
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Time
Spring and Autumn Season
Permits:
Sagarmatha National Park Permits and Local Government Permits