Eastern Nepal Treks

Trekking in Eastern Nepal

Eastern Nepal is characterized by additional hill ethnic groups different from those in the central and western regions, more development efforts in the hills, and perhaps a higher standard of living. This area is attractive because it is less visited by tourists, the rhododendron forests are spectacular, and the mountain scenery offers new vistas. There are fewer of the trekkers lodges and inns that characterize the region north of Pokhara, north of Kathmandu and on the way to Everest.

Eastern Nepal is really famous mainly for 3 trekking regions. One focused on Kanchenjunga, and the second includes different routes to or from Khumbu, traveling from the eastern hills and the third treks in the Arun Valley, including a visit to the Makalu Base Camp. Many of the treks in eastern Nepal begin at low elevations and follow valley floors. It can get very warm in late spring so if you are planning for a trek to eastern Nepal during the late spring, you need to dress appropriately and don’t push yourself, especially in the first few days.