Trekking is another word for walking. Nepal is the ultimate destination for the trekking enthusiast-offering a numerous possibilities from the short and easy treks to the demanding challenges of the snowy peaks.Nepal has some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. Trekking in Nepal is as much a cultural experience as a Himalayan adventure. In the shadows and foothills of the icy pinnacles of the Himalaya , one passes picturesque charming villages inhabited by diverse ethnic groups. Treks vary from expeditions, high altitude treks to simply easy paced walks. The treks are focused in Annapurna , Annapurna base camp, Everest, Langtang, Rolwaling, and restricted areas such as Dolpo,mysterious Mustang, Jumla ( Rara Lake ), Makalu and Arun Valley , Manaslu and Larke La Pass and many new discovered unbeaten trails. However, the word trekking has become more well known for the kind of walking which takes you along trails winding up, down, over and around mountains.
Trekking is not mountaineering although some of the popular trails are used by mountaineering expeditions to get to their base camps. Most of the trails you will walk on are still used predominantly by Nepali people for everyday travel and trade. It is not uncommon to be passed along the way by a Nepali porter carrying lengths of corrugated roofing iron slung from a jute strap (namlo) around the head or a sick relative being carried in a basket (doko) in the same manner to the nearest medical facility.