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Trekking brings great adventure to life. Everyone in this world needs an escape away from their regular life. Trekking can be the perfect way of skipping your ordinary life and experiencing both mental and physical peace with nature.

Overall, trekking in the mountain ranges of Nepal can be a lifelong remembering experience as it can get a thrill pass through your nerve and spine. One not only experiences a getaway but comes in contact with the world's natural beauty, interacts with people belonging to different cultures, and builds both mental and physical strength by attaining various challenges the trek brings along with it.

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Nepal is home to most of the highest and prominent mountain ranges. Trekking in Nepal hence becomes one of the most significant reasons people from all around the world visit Nepal. Below mentioned are five of the most challenging trekking adventures from all around the world.

1. Everest Three High passes trek

The trek in Everest is one of the world's most thrilling trekking packages. This trek is mostly 20 days to 21 days long, and it is an ideal Everest experience. This journey is a complete mixture of fun and thrill. The path followed during the trek brings one in contact with stunning mountain views as well as local Sherpa people and their culture.

One can get an overall experience of all the regions near and around Everest. It not only offers the extraordinary view of Everest but almost all the other highest mountain ranges. However, it is essential to remember that this trek is a very challenging one. As the name suggests, this trek requires one to cross three passes, each offering an elevation of about 5000 meters.

This considerable elevation brings one at a great height from sea level and hence is the best position to enjoy the spectacular view is which mountains surround you all around. One can quickly get this trek package by contacting agencies in Nepal who take care of all your food during the trek, provide you with cozy teahouse accommodation and manage all the permits and regulations required. March to May and October to November are the best months to take part in this particular trek.

2. Manaslu Circuit Trek

Manaslu circuit trek had been a dream after the earthquake of 2015, but now the trek has been possible as the path is now rebuilt and clear for the trek. This trek is a package of diversity in itself. The trek offers a clear view of the most splendid mountains and forests, wildlife, green lands, hills, deep valleys, etc.

Also, as one passes by all these beautiful natural physical features, one gets an opportunity to interact with different types of cultures and experience their lifestyle. The trek also gives an attractive option to explore all kinds of diverse flora and fauna. This trek is perfect for nature lovers seeking thrill and isolation. This trek starts from Soti Khola, which can be reached within 6 to 8 hours of drive in a jeep or local bus.

The end destination of the trip is the Larke La pass, which is the best highlight of the trip. The pass makes it possible to see several mountain ranges like Mt. Hiunchuli. Mt. Ganesh, Mt Siring, Mt Manaslu

(of course), etc. The package is mainly 14-15 days long. The trip also brings the opportunity to see Budhi Gandaki River, Birendra Lake, tal village, Seti river, Arkhat river, etc.

3. The Snowman Trek

The snowman trek is the most thrilling and challenging trek one can do in Bhutan. This trek requires courage and is a dream for many trekkers. This trek follows a path that is remote and undiscovered. Every season, only very few trekkers worldwide take part in this trek. The trek involves almost eleven high passes, which are over the range of 4500m.

It consists in visiting many Buddhist monasteries and villages in Bhutan, which are very isolated and remote. Like that of other treks, it also involves a magnificent view of the Himalayas present at the border of Bhutan and Tibet. This trek is long and can take almost one month to complete. This trek indeed requires past trekking experience and is not suitable for beginners.

4. The Death Trail

This trail leads to Mount Huashan in China. The trek is up to a range of 2154 meters and is a mountain worth viewing. The trek has narrow vertical staircases which have no place to hold your hands, making the trek very challenging. The trail is made of wooden planks, some of which are missing, making the course very exciting and breathtaking.

The trek is not very risky, but mistakes could lead to severe injuries during the trek. The way to this trail has two tracks, but trekkers often take the way that has no cable car facility. This makes the trek less expensive as well as more challenging.

The safety of the trekkers is ensured by giving them belts and cables. Once you climb to the top, you can see the perfect flora and fauna-rich landscape of Mount Huashan. The best month to visit this trail is from May to October.

5. The Chadar Trek

This trek is the most strenuous trek in India and hence one of the most challenging treks all over the world. The journey of the trek could be eight to ten days long, depending on the pace of the travelers. This trek will take you to an altitude range of 10000 feet.

Many trekkers visiting India take part in this particular trek as it is very challenging as well as popular. The freezing temperature plays a vital role in making the trek challenging. The trek involves passing the Zanskar River, which is mostly frozen. The frozen ice in the river often breaks, and one has to make their way through the slippery rocks.

The initial starting point of the trek is Shingra Koma. Trekkers start their journey towards the river from the initial starting point. The package mostly begins and ends at Leh itself. It is imperative to make sure that one adjusts to the cold climate and oxygen deficiency in Leh before starting the trek.

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