5 Emerging Trekking Destinations of South Asia for 2025

5 Emerging Trekking Destinations of South Asia for 2025

An adventurous trip with your friends is a perfect way to take a break from your daily life and make a blissful memories. But you are confused about where should be your destination. Here’s a tip for you. If you are ever planning to travel around Asia, we prepared a list of some of the best trekking destinations you should visit at least once.

Manaslu Circuit Trek

Nepal is on the top tier list for trekking and tourism in Asia. Amongst Nepal’s manifold trekking routes, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is also on the list of the popular ones. Manaslu Circuit Trek is considered one of the best treks in Nepal due to the extravagant scenery and rich cultures, managed trails with fewer crowds. Mount Manaslu is the world’s eighth tallest mountain peak lying in the Mansiri Himal Range with an elevation of 8163 metres. It lies 177 km north-west of Kathmandu. Starting from Machha Khola, the route proceeds towards Jagat and revolves around the northern part of Gorkha. After crossing Dharmasala, Larke La pass, and Dharapani, the trek ends at Besisahar, the headquarters of Lamjung. Manaslu Base Camp, Larke La Pass (the highest point of the trek at 5163 meters), and the Nepal-Tibet border are the core of the trek. However, you will be experiencing the unique traditions and delicacies of the locals, beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and vegetation throughout. This is normally 17 days of trek and cost about $1450 for all inclusive.

Bako National Park

Want to enjoy a mixture of picturesque scenery and a diversified biosphere, with a wide variety of flora and fauna, beaches, forests, and less crowd all in one? Bako National Park is what you’ve been looking for. Situated amidst the Island of Borneo, Sarawak, this is the top tourist spot in the eastern region of Malaysia and even is on the list of best trekking spots in Asia. It is the smallest but also the oldest National park in the region established in 1957 A.D., outspread in a total of 27.27 sq. km. The rainforest in the national park has been home to the endangered proboscis monkey, 25 different types of vegetation, and more than 150 rare species of birds and animals. Thanks to the 16 color-coded walking trails in the rainforest, boats, lodges, and comfortable transportation, the national park is easily accessible to the natives and also tourists for a day or two-day visit. You can also enjoy camping with your friends and others for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Bako National Park is surely worth adding to your bucket list.

Tilicho Lake

Tilicho Lake is the second-highest lake in the world and highest in Nepal rising to 4,919 meters and a depth of 85 meters. Being 180 km west of Kathmandu, in the Manang District Tilicho Lake is the part of Annapurna Ranges. A trek to Tilicho Lake might be a little challenging but worthy. It is often completed as a side trip during the Annapurna Circuit Trek. The turquoise glacial lake with a reflection of Tilicho Peak, snow elsewhere, and the cold breeze touches your soul to the point you will never want to return. The trek starts from Besisahar following the path through Jagat, Pisang, Manang, and finally the much-awaited destination Tilicho Lake. Throughout the path, you will walk through the lifestyle of the Himalayas, timeless landscapes, and the cultures of Buddhists and Tibetans. The stunning views of the mountain peaks in the Annapurna region are a plus point. If you are ever thinking about trekking around Nepal, a trek to Tilicho Lake should be on your list.

Nepal trekking tours is best for 16 days Tilicho Lake Treks in Nepal.

Mount Kailash

 

“Stairs to heaven”, that’s what Mount Kailash is referred to as. Mt. Kailash is situated at the triple border of three countries China, India, and Nepal. Rising at the height of 6368 meters in the Tibetan plateau, Mt. Kailash is near the famous Mansarovar Lake (the highest freshwater lake) and Rakshastal Lake. Mt. Kailash has a huge religious significance in several religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Bon, and Jainism. The region of this mountain is also the inception of the Sutlej, Indus, Brahmaputra, and Karnali rivers. It should be noted that the individuals are banned from ascending the mountain. However, circling the mountain is considered to be sacred. The trek to Mount Kailash is a must-visit trek in Asia. It indulges you in a surreal peace and experience that no other place can. One can complete the trek to Mount Kailash via Lhasa, Xinjiang, or even Kathmandu, Nepal according to their preference. The trek to Mount Kailash is one of the most challenging treks. If it seems difficult for you, there are also helicopter tours available.

Bhutan Cultural Trekking

What can be more pleasant than a trip to panoramic landscapes, and tropical and sub-tropical forests with less crowd and more monasteries? This kind of experience is what the Bhutan Cultural Trek gives you. Taktshang Monastery, Chimmi Lakhang, and Lungchutse Monastery are some of the most popular destinations in Bhutan. When trekking in Bhutan, the experience of luxuriating in the Buddhist culture is unmatched. The feeling of home staying with the locals there, immersing in their lifestyle, and enjoying the local cuisine amongst the divine greenery of nature is what will make the trip worthy to brag about to your friends and family. The trek begins from Paro, where you reach via a flight from either Kathmandu or Bangkok. From the flight, you can get a mesmerizing glimpse of the stunning terrains and mountain peaks including the tallest one, Mt. Everest.