Eight of the 10 highest mountains in the world are in Nepal and if you want to see them from close up you must trek. While trekking you will see far more than mountains. You can walk from tropical lowlands to alpine meadows and glacial moraines, while in the spring Nepal's brilliant rhododendrons will be in bloom and you may see rare species of birds. Nepal is a country of contrast and this extends to the people as well as the landscape. Trekkers pass through picturesque villages inhabited by Sherpas, Gurungs , Magars, Newars ,Brahmins, Tamangs and many other ethnic groups who co-exits in Nepal.
Trekkers are always are impressed by the friendliness of the people they meet along local trails.
Trekking is not mountaineering but it is as well to remember that the himalayas begin where other mountains finish. An average trek oscillates between 1000 meters and 3000 meters but trek to the everest base camp will reach 5545 meters. Trekking usually consists of a series of ascents or descents. In its immensely diverse and undulating topography, varied climate and mix of people, Nepal combines to produce a magical attraction for outsiders. Many foreign visitors come to trek one or more beautiful trekking regions.