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This
is the easiest trek in Nepal and has few
uphill climbs of any significance.
Trekking westwards there are many
alternatives. A northern route presents a
trek close to the mountains Manaslu
(7945m.), Himalchuli, Bauddha (6674m.) and
a side trip to Bara Pokhari, a fine high
altitude lake. The more direct southern
route to Pokhara allows a visit to the
ancient town of Gorkha with its large
bazaar and fort. This route has the
attraction of lower altitudes and avoids
the extreme elevation gains/losses common
to other treks in Nepal. The views of the
Himalaya are good on this trek, but you
never actually get into the high
mountains. A lot of the interest and
remoteness of this trek has vanished
because the new road to Gorkha has totally
changed the trading habits and culture of
the region. Local people hardly ever walk
this route now, so the facilities for food
and accommodation have degenerated. A few
westerners travel the southern routes, but
many parts of the northern regions are
booth remote and untrammeled by trekkers.
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Short Trekking Itinerary 
