{"id":12654,"date":"2026-06-02T22:00:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T20:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geodiscoverytours.com\/himalaya-far-more-than-the-everest-ascent\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T22:00:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T20:00:43","slug":"himalaya-far-more-than-the-everest-ascent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geodiscoverytours.com\/en\/himalaya-far-more-than-the-everest-ascent\/","title":{"rendered":"Himalaya \u2013 far more than the Everest ascent"},"content":{"rendered":"

People often confuse trekking and mountaineering in the Himalaya with climbing Mount Everest. In most cases, the entire mountain range is reduced to this. The Himalaya is, however, about 3,000 km long and roughly 350 km wide. In Nepal alone, more than 100,000 trekkers from around the world visit every year. Of those, only a very small fraction climb Mount Everest.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

In this former kingdom and present-day Republic of Nepal, the “trekking paradise” par excellence, you can choose from more than 100 different tours between 2,000 m and 5,600 m in altitude. There are also numerous mountaineering tours that lead up to altitudes of 6,000 metres.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

To experience the uniqueness and beauty of these mountains, visitors should not stick only to the few “overrun routes”. There are countless remote trekking paths. They are at least as beautiful as the well-known routes and at the same time offer no less. Feel free to ask us about them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

It is, of course, true that Sherpas have lost their lives during Mount Everest expeditions. But tourism is a very important source of income for Nepal as well as for Bhutan and Ladakh. In Nepal alone, millions of Nepalese earn their living from tourism.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Whether you are a beginner, an experienced trekker or a culture lover, Nepal, Bhutan and Ladakh (India) offer you a wide range of tours.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

In short: the Himalaya is colourful, original and largely untouched. Form your own impression of the beauty and diversity of this wonderful mountain range. Give these countries a chance and visit them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Annapurna Region \u2013 colourful, diverse and varied \u2013 numerous tours for beginners and trekkers with mountain-hiking experience \u2013 Poon Hill Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, Annapurna Dhaulagiri Panorama Trekking, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, Annapurna Circuit and much more\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n

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Upper Dolpo Region \u2013 the wild west of Nepal<\/p>\n\n\n

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Everest Region \u2013 ice giants, wild rivers, glacier masses and Buddhist culture \u2013 tours for beginners and the experienced \u2013 trekking and mountaineering \u2013 Everest Base Camp Trek, Gokyo Valley Trek, Everest High Passes Trek, Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek, Lobuche East ascent, Island Peak ascent\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Langtang Region \u2013 ideal for beginners or experienced trekkers<\/p>\n\n\n

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Upper Mustang Region \u2013 ideal for beginners \u2013 well suited for the summer months \u2013 best trekking time is May to September<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ladakh (India), also known as Little Tibet \u2013 trekking and cultural tours \u2013 June to September<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bhutan \u2013 the country of happiness \u2013 cultural tours<\/p>\n\n\n

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